Kimlinh Tran
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I'll try to dig up the artist, but this is from a Tired City shop, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The imagery felt too real.
December 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I'll try to dig up the artist, but this is from a Tired City shop, Hà Nội, Vietnam. The imagery felt too real.
Sorry, I'm spoiling the best picture I took by far during this trip. We regret not buying this--spotted in Fahasa bookstore in Vietnam.
December 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Sorry, I'm spoiling the best picture I took by far during this trip. We regret not buying this--spotted in Fahasa bookstore in Vietnam.
Time passes anyways.
Do the thing.
/this is for me, too
Do the thing.
/this is for me, too
December 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Time passes anyways.
Do the thing.
/this is for me, too
Do the thing.
/this is for me, too
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i'm sorry it's come to this, and sorry for doing this during the holidays, but i am running out of time. I am attempting to raise funding for driving lessons so I have transit for work so i can escape the disability fraud hell i am currently in.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
i'm sorry it's come to this, and sorry for doing this during the holidays, but i am running out of time. I am attempting to raise funding for driving lessons so I have transit for work so i can escape the disability fraud hell i am currently in.
#MutualAid #TransCrowdFund
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#MutualAid #TransCrowdFund
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Every time I go into a supermarket or a mall here in Vietnam, I feel like when Boris Yeltsin visited a US supermarket in the Cold War.
"We could have this in the USA?! And it's cheaper here!?"
Aeon Mall changed me.
"We could have this in the USA?! And it's cheaper here!?"
Aeon Mall changed me.
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Every time I go into a supermarket or a mall here in Vietnam, I feel like when Boris Yeltsin visited a US supermarket in the Cold War.
"We could have this in the USA?! And it's cheaper here!?"
Aeon Mall changed me.
"We could have this in the USA?! And it's cheaper here!?"
Aeon Mall changed me.
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you can def network vertically, but prioritize networking horizontally
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
December 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
you can def network vertically, but prioritize networking horizontally
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
surround yourself with kind, hardworking, and talented friends, and it’s only a matter of time before your careers go places
also: if you can’t take an opportunity, pass it on to a friend who’d do just as well if not better
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on account of many a gay's awakening (including me, obviously)
December 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
on account of many a gay's awakening (including me, obviously)
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One of the most underrated design skills in games is graphic design for things like decals and fake branding for posters/stickers/flyers/books/props/signs/displays.
We take this stuff for granted and yet they are very much a world building detail that adds so much more life to environments.
We take this stuff for granted and yet they are very much a world building detail that adds so much more life to environments.
December 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
One of the most underrated design skills in games is graphic design for things like decals and fake branding for posters/stickers/flyers/books/props/signs/displays.
We take this stuff for granted and yet they are very much a world building detail that adds so much more life to environments.
We take this stuff for granted and yet they are very much a world building detail that adds so much more life to environments.
The thread has sources!!?
Not just prevent--reverse?!
Not just prevent--reverse?!
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
December 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The thread has sources!!?
Not just prevent--reverse?!
Not just prevent--reverse?!
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Reading this, all you have to remember is that OpenAI itself reports 800,000,000 weekly users, of which apparently 0,15% are having conversations related to self-harm, and OpenAI is aware that its systems can and do fail in preventing further harm. It's just too profitable to stop, I guess.
Strengthening ChatGPT’s responses in sensitive conversations
We worked with more than 170 mental health experts to help ChatGPT more reliably recognize signs of distress, respond with care, and guide people toward real-world support–reducing responses that fall...
openai.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reading this, all you have to remember is that OpenAI itself reports 800,000,000 weekly users, of which apparently 0,15% are having conversations related to self-harm, and OpenAI is aware that its systems can and do fail in preventing further harm. It's just too profitable to stop, I guess.
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tapping the sign
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
tapping the sign
Layton games encourage us to think critically. Even if we sometimes cheat for those picarats because of perfectionism problems, the games encourage us to use our brains. Just saying.
Professor Layton Boss Wants People To Stop Demonizing Generative AI
Level-5 CEO Wants People To Stop Demonizing Generative AI
Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has shared further thoughts on AI after a past interview of his went viral online
kotaku.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Layton games encourage us to think critically. Even if we sometimes cheat for those picarats because of perfectionism problems, the games encourage us to use our brains. Just saying.
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If you are migrating from Twitter to Bsky and want to find more accounts to follow, there is a tool called Sky Follower Bridge that will analyze your Twitter following list and show you which accounts are also on Bsky!
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
December 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you are migrating from Twitter to Bsky and want to find more accounts to follow, there is a tool called Sky Follower Bridge that will analyze your Twitter following list and show you which accounts are also on Bsky!
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
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As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
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They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Just had to check
December 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
They gave Balatro an 18+ only rating because it had poker cards in it.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
Disney Solitaire has literal actual real money gambling with dark pattern lootbox microtransactions and is for ages 3 and above.
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Y’all, the Castlevania: Awakening In The Moonlight musical by Takarazuka Revue is available legally on VOD with subtitles starting today until the end of March, this is a great adaptation and the women in this show are so good, PLUS this is a rare experiment globally
Please see it if you’re curious
Please see it if you’re curious
Takarazuka Revue “Castlevania: Awakening in the Moonlight" Worldwide streaming／『悪魔城ドラキュラ』全世界 動画配信実施
YouTube video by 宝塚歌劇 公式チャンネル Takarazuka Revue Company
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Y’all, the Castlevania: Awakening In The Moonlight musical by Takarazuka Revue is available legally on VOD with subtitles starting today until the end of March, this is a great adaptation and the women in this show are so good, PLUS this is a rare experiment globally
Please see it if you’re curious
Please see it if you’re curious
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🔔 We are casting 2 Vietnamese VAs for an award-winning short film!
► CASTING CALL: wavyrn.com/sldr-casting
► DEADLINE: Jan 4, 2026
► PAID
Language: Vietnamese (Hanoi accent preferred)
Dates: Jan 19-25
#voiceacting #voiceactor #vietnamese #casting #castingcalls #animation
► CASTING CALL: wavyrn.com/sldr-casting
► DEADLINE: Jan 4, 2026
► PAID
Language: Vietnamese (Hanoi accent preferred)
Dates: Jan 19-25
#voiceacting #voiceactor #vietnamese #casting #castingcalls #animation
December 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🔔 We are casting 2 Vietnamese VAs for an award-winning short film!
► CASTING CALL: wavyrn.com/sldr-casting
► DEADLINE: Jan 4, 2026
► PAID
Language: Vietnamese (Hanoi accent preferred)
Dates: Jan 19-25
#voiceacting #voiceactor #vietnamese #casting #castingcalls #animation
► CASTING CALL: wavyrn.com/sldr-casting
► DEADLINE: Jan 4, 2026
► PAID
Language: Vietnamese (Hanoi accent preferred)
Dates: Jan 19-25
#voiceacting #voiceactor #vietnamese #casting #castingcalls #animation
I don't know how many pieces of media portray Santa Claus with tattoos aside from Violent Night and Rise of the Guardians, but I think it's a cool concept I wouldn't mind seeing more often.
December 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I don't know how many pieces of media portray Santa Claus with tattoos aside from Violent Night and Rise of the Guardians, but I think it's a cool concept I wouldn't mind seeing more often.
I provided casting with @soundswilde.bsky.social for this game you can get for free (for the next 24 hours)!
Cassette Beasts is free on Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Another mystery freebie tomorrow buff.ly/aadJJDg
December 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I provided casting with @soundswilde.bsky.social for this game you can get for free (for the next 24 hours)!
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SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
Reposted by Kimlinh Tran
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
They have come to the convention hoping to "break in" and then find themselves -- shocker! -- a "nobody in the book world." Yeah no shit! We all are! I have gently told guys like this a million times that it takes most of us *years* of hard work but they do not believe that could be true for them. +
December 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just gonna say this again for games sphere cus we get the same question:
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
Networking doesn't mean schmoozing up to famous people, it means making friends with your peers. Then in 10 years, 20, one of you might be famous? And sure you're still helping each other cus well yeah friends.
Make. Friends.
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I've found this to be true for the translation industry too. Making friends and supporting each other (building a network of amazing people) can open potential doors, but it takes years to build up those relationships.
Fellow translators aren't competition, they're colleagues and friends.
Fellow translators aren't competition, they're colleagues and friends.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
They have come to the convention hoping to "break in" and then find themselves -- shocker! -- a "nobody in the book world." Yeah no shit! We all are! I have gently told guys like this a million times that it takes most of us *years* of hard work but they do not believe that could be true for them. +
December 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I've found this to be true for the translation industry too. Making friends and supporting each other (building a network of amazing people) can open potential doors, but it takes years to build up those relationships.
Fellow translators aren't competition, they're colleagues and friends.
Fellow translators aren't competition, they're colleagues and friends.
I still think revolving hot pot is fun and tasty. I had it the last time I was in Vietnam, and in the 5+ years since, USA hasn't done it yet that I know of. Since I'm back, I had it again! You get your own pot, and the ingredients revolve! The chain is Kichi Kichi, I think.
December 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I still think revolving hot pot is fun and tasty. I had it the last time I was in Vietnam, and in the 5+ years since, USA hasn't done it yet that I know of. Since I'm back, I had it again! You get your own pot, and the ingredients revolve! The chain is Kichi Kichi, I think.
I thought there was only 1 AI app that undressed people and also worked on children. Why are there 29 of them.
In a new paper in the journal Violence Against Women, researcher Kaylee Williams examines a set of “nudify” apps through the lens of tech-facilitated gender-based violence, evaluating their affordances, marketing material, and policies. Tim Bernard unpacks the findings:
New Study Examines Features and Policies for 29 AI ‘Undressing’ Apps | TechPolicy.Press
Tim Bernard looks at findings from a new paper by Kaylee Williams published in the journal Violence Against Women.
www.techpolicy.press
December 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I thought there was only 1 AI app that undressed people and also worked on children. Why are there 29 of them.
My dad's been hospitalized for 3 years from multiple brain aneurysms. I've apologized to the necessary people, in private, because audiences aren't owed shit that's meant to be between me and those I've hurt. "For the victims", bah, you're just nosey. Leave. ME. ALONE. I'M TIRED. I'M HURT ENOUGH.
December 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
My dad's been hospitalized for 3 years from multiple brain aneurysms. I've apologized to the necessary people, in private, because audiences aren't owed shit that's meant to be between me and those I've hurt. "For the victims", bah, you're just nosey. Leave. ME. ALONE. I'M TIRED. I'M HURT ENOUGH.