KalicoKobold
@kalicokobold.bsky.social
Reader, writer, newbie streamer and gamer! They/Them
You can see me live every Tuesday from 10am-2pm central timezone.
Trans rights are human rights! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦄
https://www.twitch.tv/kalicokobold
You can see me live every Tuesday from 10am-2pm central timezone.
Trans rights are human rights! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦄
https://www.twitch.tv/kalicokobold
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Don’t want people to cheer when you die?
Don’t be a shit while alive.
Don’t be a shit while alive.
Really rough therapy day, but still good.
There’s way too much load bearing trauma in here. 😭
There’s way too much load bearing trauma in here. 😭
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Really rough therapy day, but still good.
There’s way too much load bearing trauma in here. 😭
There’s way too much load bearing trauma in here. 😭
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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This feels especially important now when trans/non-binary people are being so specifically targeted, and popular media barely features them to begin with.
Dear cis comedy writers,
I don't believe anything is necessarily off limits when it comes to comedy, but if someone who hates a particular group of people could use your screenshot as a means to harass them, maybe DON'T do that joke?
I don't believe anything is necessarily off limits when it comes to comedy, but if someone who hates a particular group of people could use your screenshot as a means to harass them, maybe DON'T do that joke?
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This feels especially important now when trans/non-binary people are being so specifically targeted, and popular media barely features them to begin with.
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Hugely important for trans people concerned about passports - all passports will remain valid according to the government.
In somewhat good news, today the state department website has changed the answer to this question to defer to ICAO policy. Sources still tell me that there is some appetite for invalidation/reversion of passports issued under the injunction, but this message will be welcome to many trans people.
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hugely important for trans people concerned about passports - all passports will remain valid according to the government.
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Facebook conservatives are so mad about the Starbucks strike which is a great reason for you to buy some of the best merch in labor this season.
Trans Rights Metal Tee - Workers United Merch Store
Our most popular design! Queer and trans rights are labor rights, and labor rights are METAL. Meet you in the pit 🤘 "SBWU Trans Rights" logo on front; "Trans Rights are Labor Rights" graphic on back. ...
unioncoffeegear.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Facebook conservatives are so mad about the Starbucks strike which is a great reason for you to buy some of the best merch in labor this season.
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The Cherokee language syllabus with english translation and phonetic pronunciation
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Cherokee language syllabus with english translation and phonetic pronunciation
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Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
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Got a couple dozen crows flying in front of a rainbow, best one was when it was faint, so really had to edit. Not sure if I missed the mark.
Edited / original 🪶
Edited / original 🪶
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Got a couple dozen crows flying in front of a rainbow, best one was when it was faint, so really had to edit. Not sure if I missed the mark.
Edited / original 🪶
Edited / original 🪶
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The thing that gives me hope is that we've more or less fought them to a draw with nothing but heart.
Once again, I have to point out how obviously inorganic the entire anti-trans backlash is. A handful of billionaires are astroturfing the whole thing with enormous amounts of cash.
They're actively paying people to complain now...
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The thing that gives me hope is that we've more or less fought them to a draw with nothing but heart.
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Rainbow Flock is also ready!
fairyloguepress.com/products/rai...
fairyloguepress.com/products/rai...
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Rainbow Flock is also ready!
fairyloguepress.com/products/rai...
fairyloguepress.com/products/rai...
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We walk as companions! The popular fox and crow adventuring strip is now available as a print as requested.
Sorry that took me forever to draw. I'm so slow these days when it comes to big illustrations.
fairyloguepress.com/products/com...
Sorry that took me forever to draw. I'm so slow these days when it comes to big illustrations.
fairyloguepress.com/products/com...
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We walk as companions! The popular fox and crow adventuring strip is now available as a print as requested.
Sorry that took me forever to draw. I'm so slow these days when it comes to big illustrations.
fairyloguepress.com/products/com...
Sorry that took me forever to draw. I'm so slow these days when it comes to big illustrations.
fairyloguepress.com/products/com...
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Alan Cumming guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel on Attacks on the Trans community & bringing kindness back to America
youtu.be/T90xaYUkd-M?...
youtu.be/T90xaYUkd-M?...
November 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Alan Cumming guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel on Attacks on the Trans community & bringing kindness back to America
youtu.be/T90xaYUkd-M?...
youtu.be/T90xaYUkd-M?...
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Ain’t no one gonna dig these things out when they get plowed in 😂
Someone on the Minneapolis subreddit caught Waymos being delivered. We need the City Council need to ban the use of driverless cars. The technology isn't there. Our city cannot be a testing ground for 1.5 ton autonomous projectiles.
November 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Ain’t no one gonna dig these things out when they get plowed in 😂
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This gay is getting METAL in the kitchen TOMORROW!! 🤘🏻
Join me for @metalmealmeltdown.com at 1pm PST to make a DISASTERRITO 🌯 (including homemade tortillas AND chorizo) in benefit of @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social!
I fully anticipate a wild time. See y'all there! twitch.tv/jeffbrutlag
Join me for @metalmealmeltdown.com at 1pm PST to make a DISASTERRITO 🌯 (including homemade tortillas AND chorizo) in benefit of @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social!
I fully anticipate a wild time. See y'all there! twitch.tv/jeffbrutlag
November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This gay is getting METAL in the kitchen TOMORROW!! 🤘🏻
Join me for @metalmealmeltdown.com at 1pm PST to make a DISASTERRITO 🌯 (including homemade tortillas AND chorizo) in benefit of @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social!
I fully anticipate a wild time. See y'all there! twitch.tv/jeffbrutlag
Join me for @metalmealmeltdown.com at 1pm PST to make a DISASTERRITO 🌯 (including homemade tortillas AND chorizo) in benefit of @stjudeplaylive.bsky.social!
I fully anticipate a wild time. See y'all there! twitch.tv/jeffbrutlag
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THE TACO IS NIGH!
It's that time of the year again: @metalmealmeltdown.com has begun and OBG is taking part by descending the culinary layers of Hell in search of the perfect cross section cut of the SNL Taco Town Taco 🌮
See you Friday 11/21 @ 4PM EST
It's that time of the year again: @metalmealmeltdown.com has begun and OBG is taking part by descending the culinary layers of Hell in search of the perfect cross section cut of the SNL Taco Town Taco 🌮
See you Friday 11/21 @ 4PM EST
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
THE TACO IS NIGH!
It's that time of the year again: @metalmealmeltdown.com has begun and OBG is taking part by descending the culinary layers of Hell in search of the perfect cross section cut of the SNL Taco Town Taco 🌮
See you Friday 11/21 @ 4PM EST
It's that time of the year again: @metalmealmeltdown.com has begun and OBG is taking part by descending the culinary layers of Hell in search of the perfect cross section cut of the SNL Taco Town Taco 🌮
See you Friday 11/21 @ 4PM EST
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Sssssooooo... yeah. (Wow!) 😳🤗
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Sssssooooo... yeah. (Wow!) 😳🤗
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I'm voting a full moose-like being slate this year
You have discovered a planet. A moose-like being lives there and drinks cinnamon cakes. It is too far, yet near.
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I'm voting a full moose-like being slate this year
I bought a tote bag’s worth of books (and a tee shirt!) from the queer book fair and now I’m ready for whatever winter fuckery happens this year. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I bought a tote bag’s worth of books (and a tee shirt!) from the queer book fair and now I’m ready for whatever winter fuckery happens this year. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Yes, the world may feel like a dumpster fire some days, but you can keep this cute mini version close to hand and click it to relieve your stress. It will just sound like you're busily at work, typing away!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
thebrokencircle.etsy...
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Yes, the world may feel like a dumpster fire some days, but you can keep this cute mini version close to hand and click it to relieve your stress. It will just sound like you're busily at work, typing away!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
thebrokencircle.etsy...
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Good article. We have reported about "Gender Exploratory Therapy" at EITM for years now - it's a subversive practice akin to "crisis pregnancy centers" that seeks to delay transition until the person gives up on being trans - they will NEVER let the trans teen transition.
Conversion therapy is quietly rebranding — and targeting trans youths
As political attacks on gender-affirming care escalate, parents and experts fear a resurgence of discredited “therapies” that seek to change transgender children’s identities.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Good article. We have reported about "Gender Exploratory Therapy" at EITM for years now - it's a subversive practice akin to "crisis pregnancy centers" that seeks to delay transition until the person gives up on being trans - they will NEVER let the trans teen transition.
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Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.
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“They gave consent, it’s legal use of AI voice over”
I don’t care about legality and neither do you. You want to play your game and enjoy it guilt free.
I want human beings to be able to work in the industry they trained half their lives for.
It’s a moral issue. It’s a human issue.
I don’t care about legality and neither do you. You want to play your game and enjoy it guilt free.
I want human beings to be able to work in the industry they trained half their lives for.
It’s a moral issue. It’s a human issue.
I say this with empathy toward every struggling actor who is just trying to make due:
Providing your voice for A.I. undermines everyone in the industry. It is a net negative, that will only make it harder for you and everyone else down the line.
It. Is. Wrong.
Providing your voice for A.I. undermines everyone in the industry. It is a net negative, that will only make it harder for you and everyone else down the line.
It. Is. Wrong.
“But in ARC Raiders the GenAi voices were officially sanctioned by the actors! And so did Fortnite!” - and their agreement to this undermines everything the rest of us Voice Actors, our union, and other industries have been fighting against.
November 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
“They gave consent, it’s legal use of AI voice over”
I don’t care about legality and neither do you. You want to play your game and enjoy it guilt free.
I want human beings to be able to work in the industry they trained half their lives for.
It’s a moral issue. It’s a human issue.
I don’t care about legality and neither do you. You want to play your game and enjoy it guilt free.
I want human beings to be able to work in the industry they trained half their lives for.
It’s a moral issue. It’s a human issue.
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I’m not calling out the person I saw do this and they don’t follow me but:
Please do not say “women and non-binary people” if you’re talking about marginalization based on gender. Trans men exist, and we sit at the intersection of sexism and transphobia. The inclusive term is “marginalized genders”
Please do not say “women and non-binary people” if you’re talking about marginalization based on gender. Trans men exist, and we sit at the intersection of sexism and transphobia. The inclusive term is “marginalized genders”
November 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’m not calling out the person I saw do this and they don’t follow me but:
Please do not say “women and non-binary people” if you’re talking about marginalization based on gender. Trans men exist, and we sit at the intersection of sexism and transphobia. The inclusive term is “marginalized genders”
Please do not say “women and non-binary people” if you’re talking about marginalization based on gender. Trans men exist, and we sit at the intersection of sexism and transphobia. The inclusive term is “marginalized genders”
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There is no shame in having let your self care slip a little-- or a lot-- during times you've struggled. Don't lecture yourself. Just take the littlest, least effortful step you can today to get back on track w/ eating, moving & hygiene.
Think "goals" so small they seem silly.
Think "goals" so small they seem silly.
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
There is no shame in having let your self care slip a little-- or a lot-- during times you've struggled. Don't lecture yourself. Just take the littlest, least effortful step you can today to get back on track w/ eating, moving & hygiene.
Think "goals" so small they seem silly.
Think "goals" so small they seem silly.