Joe Rybicki
@joerybicki.com
He/him. Writer, video game consultant, virtual tourist. Former Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Other credits: higround.net/#bylines
I think there’s a strong chance that people even slightly out of the loop about AI are hearing all the hype and seeing all the forced integration and thinking “well it MUST be worthwhile because, after all, all the important people are pushing it” and are genuinely shocked by the inevitable backlash
It's genuinely confusing why, over and over again, organizations that cater to, or are dependent upon, artists writers and creators decide to absolutely fucking enrage their constituency with "AI," only to be required to backtrack after considerable loss of goodwill
San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"
This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM
I think there’s a strong chance that people even slightly out of the loop about AI are hearing all the hype and seeing all the forced integration and thinking “well it MUST be worthwhile because, after all, all the important people are pushing it” and are genuinely shocked by the inevitable backlash
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This is why you can't afford RAM anymore
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
This is why you can't afford RAM anymore
To be fair, I did use ChatGPT once. There was a word related to education that was on the tip of my tongue and driving me crazy so I thought I’d ask this fancy new magic machine to give me some words about learning that end in “-ion.” It gave me “school,” “testing,” and “onion” (because learning…
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
To be fair, I did use ChatGPT once. There was a word related to education that was on the tip of my tongue and driving me crazy so I thought I’d ask this fancy new magic machine to give me some words about learning that end in “-ion.” It gave me “school,” “testing,” and “onion” (because learning…
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Hi, we're a new video game oral history site. Some highlights so far:
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Rez Infinite: bit.ly/4pKj0BB
Find us at designroom.site.
Mirror's Edge: bit.ly/mirrorsedgeoralhistory
Sayonara Wild Hearts: bit.ly/sayonarawildhearts
Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/shadowotcolossus
Sound Fantasy: bit.ly/49xPfha
Rez Infinite: bit.ly/4pKj0BB
Find us at designroom.site.
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Hi, we're a new video game oral history site. Some highlights so far:
Mirror's Edge: bit.ly/mirrorsedgeoralhistory
Sayonara Wild Hearts: bit.ly/sayonarawildhearts
Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/shadowotcolossus
Sound Fantasy: bit.ly/49xPfha
Rez Infinite: bit.ly/4pKj0BB
Find us at designroom.site.
Mirror's Edge: bit.ly/mirrorsedgeoralhistory
Sayonara Wild Hearts: bit.ly/sayonarawildhearts
Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/shadowotcolossus
Sound Fantasy: bit.ly/49xPfha
Rez Infinite: bit.ly/4pKj0BB
Find us at designroom.site.
A nation whose economic stability is dependent on coercing women into bearing children is a nation that doesn’t deserve to survive.
This isn’t a difficult question.
It’s embarrassing all around that some seem to think it is.
This isn’t a difficult question.
It’s embarrassing all around that some seem to think it is.
Because whether or not you like it, the underlying question here is “if the nation’s economic stability requires coercing women into bearing children, do you support coercing women into bearing children?”
Can you be certain that your “ally” husband or boyfriend isn’t like THEN LET IT COLLAPSE?
Can you be certain that your “ally” husband or boyfriend isn’t like THEN LET IT COLLAPSE?
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A nation whose economic stability is dependent on coercing women into bearing children is a nation that doesn’t deserve to survive.
This isn’t a difficult question.
It’s embarrassing all around that some seem to think it is.
This isn’t a difficult question.
It’s embarrassing all around that some seem to think it is.
“Furthermore,” the report goes on to say, “things immersed in water acquire a characteristic generally identified as ‘moistness.’”
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
“Furthermore,” the report goes on to say, “things immersed in water acquire a characteristic generally identified as ‘moistness.’”
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UPDATE: Jack Daniel’s parent co. Brown-Forman tells me it has nothing to do with CBS’ “Whiskey Friday” concept. “Jack Daniel’s is not involved in any such segment, nor do we have any awareness of the segment and any potential partnerships or sponsorships.”
Update — Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like:
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
UPDATE: Jack Daniel’s parent co. Brown-Forman tells me it has nothing to do with CBS’ “Whiskey Friday” concept. “Jack Daniel’s is not involved in any such segment, nor do we have any awareness of the segment and any potential partnerships or sponsorships.”
Amazing
January 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Amazing
Someone took a screenshot of her apes.
January 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Someone took a screenshot of her apes.
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As Senior VP of Outreach for The Left, I accept full responsibility for this messaging oversight. Please allow me to share, albeit belatedly, our organization’s proffered solutions:
1. Tax the fuck out of billionaires, and
2. Use that money to pay for no-cost prenatal care, postpartum care,
1. Tax the fuck out of billionaires, and
2. Use that money to pay for no-cost prenatal care, postpartum care,
As birth rates tumble, some progressives say the Left needs to offer solutions
Many countries around the world including the US face aging and shrinking populations. Conservative groups have taken the lead talking about the issue. Some liberal thinkers say it's time to talk abo...
www.npr.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
As Senior VP of Outreach for The Left, I accept full responsibility for this messaging oversight. Please allow me to share, albeit belatedly, our organization’s proffered solutions:
1. Tax the fuck out of billionaires, and
2. Use that money to pay for no-cost prenatal care, postpartum care,
1. Tax the fuck out of billionaires, and
2. Use that money to pay for no-cost prenatal care, postpartum care,
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
I do not follow the footballs but I had the strong impression from last week’s Bluesky chatter that the Niners were out already? Can I prevail upon anyone to explain?
January 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I do not follow the footballs but I had the strong impression from last week’s Bluesky chatter that the Niners were out already? Can I prevail upon anyone to explain?
Slightly diminish a game
World of Insultcraft
World of Insultcraft
Slightly Diminish a Game
Baldur's Fence
Baldur's Fence
Slightly Diminish a Game
Cooking Step-Mama
Cooking Step-Mama
January 11, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Slightly diminish a game
World of Insultcraft
World of Insultcraft
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Thank you for asking! Been complaining about this for a while, mostly into the void. My porn from 10+ years ago was used to create a deepfake involving someone else’s face, and I’ve never seen anyone ask whether that might be traumatic for the person whose body was used without consent too. IT IS!
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Thank you for asking! Been complaining about this for a while, mostly into the void. My porn from 10+ years ago was used to create a deepfake involving someone else’s face, and I’ve never seen anyone ask whether that might be traumatic for the person whose body was used without consent too. IT IS!
WHAT LAWLESS HELLHOLE IS THIS
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
January 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
WHAT LAWLESS HELLHOLE IS THIS
At my first job, if you needed to send a message to 15 people, you printed it out 15 times and dropped a printout on each one’s desk, in the bin designated for that purpose.
And if you needed to share a file you needed to save it to a floppy or optical disk and take it to the recipient.
And if you needed to share a file you needed to save it to a floppy or optical disk and take it to the recipient.
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
At my first job, if you needed to send a message to 15 people, you printed it out 15 times and dropped a printout on each one’s desk, in the bin designated for that purpose.
And if you needed to share a file you needed to save it to a floppy or optical disk and take it to the recipient.
And if you needed to share a file you needed to save it to a floppy or optical disk and take it to the recipient.
This man could have been Vice President right now, but Democratic leaders and their consultants decided that a message of “can you believe these weirdos?” was simply too uncivil for this moment.
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
This man could have been Vice President right now, but Democratic leaders and their consultants decided that a message of “can you believe these weirdos?” was simply too uncivil for this moment.
Ruhhhh rohhhh
The reckoning is upon us: house republicans are having to abandon Trump because they have to get reelected.
Breaking on MS NOW: The House just PASSED Democrats' discharge petition for a three year extension on enhanced Obamacare subsidies, 230-196.
17 Republicans voted with Democrats.
17 Republicans voted with Democrats.
January 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Ruhhhh rohhhh
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Reading a lot on the Timeline and it’s a good reminder to folks who got here after November 2024 that the Nuclear Block exists on here to extinguish bad faith discussions before they become pile-ons.
Block stupid shit frequently before it gets the oxygen it craves.
Block stupid shit frequently before it gets the oxygen it craves.
January 8, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Reading a lot on the Timeline and it’s a good reminder to folks who got here after November 2024 that the Nuclear Block exists on here to extinguish bad faith discussions before they become pile-ons.
Block stupid shit frequently before it gets the oxygen it craves.
Block stupid shit frequently before it gets the oxygen it craves.
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Vaccines are only part of what we do. If you believe this then you have no idea about the conditions that we treat and the guidance that we provide. Our profit margin on vaccines is about 4% and if you took them all away I would make even more money taking care of all the sick children.
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Vaccines are only part of what we do. If you believe this then you have no idea about the conditions that we treat and the guidance that we provide. Our profit margin on vaccines is about 4% and if you took them all away I would make even more money taking care of all the sick children.
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
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I know this feels impossible now, but I swear, on January 6 itself, there was a pretty broad bipartisan consensus that storming the Capitol to find and kill lawmakers was bad, and that Trump was responsible for inciting his followers to try it
January 6, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I know this feels impossible now, but I swear, on January 6 itself, there was a pretty broad bipartisan consensus that storming the Capitol to find and kill lawmakers was bad, and that Trump was responsible for inciting his followers to try it