LeftBower ⚒️
@leftbower.bsky.social
He/they
I am, or am not. If the latter, I'm informed that I won't mind.
Owns the concept of punching Richard Spencer.
I am, or am not. If the latter, I'm informed that I won't mind.
Owns the concept of punching Richard Spencer.
40k hot take: GW's current style of monopose miniatures has not only been bad for the minis, it's been bad for the game.
July 31, 2025 at 5:34 AM
40k hot take: GW's current style of monopose miniatures has not only been bad for the minis, it's been bad for the game.
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“The difference between an LLM and a rubber duck is that the duck is smart enough to shut up when it has nothing useful to say.” — David Chisnall infosec.exchange/@david_chisn...
July 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“The difference between an LLM and a rubber duck is that the duck is smart enough to shut up when it has nothing useful to say.” — David Chisnall infosec.exchange/@david_chisn...
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What an utterly dogshit rebrand. Take something unique, characterful and distinctive and make it look like every other bland corporate unbrand out there.
July 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What an utterly dogshit rebrand. Take something unique, characterful and distinctive and make it look like every other bland corporate unbrand out there.
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I don't want a beautiful word for this mundane rot caused by greed and capacity. I want a word that is sticky and connotes filth. I'm happy to hear your alternatives, but am sceptical.
November 12, 2024 at 2:00 AM
I don't want a beautiful word for this mundane rot caused by greed and capacity. I want a word that is sticky and connotes filth. I'm happy to hear your alternatives, but am sceptical.
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my new strategy is negging @newyorker.com hard enough that @theonion.com hires me, for some reason
July 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
my new strategy is negging @newyorker.com hard enough that @theonion.com hires me, for some reason
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Important to note; Japan has way stricter laws around laying people off. Actual protections from its government that force companies to do things like have execs take pay cuts before doing a mass layoff. The solution to this problem is not a “good” CEO. It’s systemic and complete reform.
I remember a time Nintendo leader Satoru Iwata took a paycut himself to prevent laying off developers. They really don't make the like they used to.
Layoffs begin at Xbox
aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-july
aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-july
July 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Important to note; Japan has way stricter laws around laying people off. Actual protections from its government that force companies to do things like have execs take pay cuts before doing a mass layoff. The solution to this problem is not a “good” CEO. It’s systemic and complete reform.
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"Punk is meant to be respectful, not protesting the establishment."
Read more: chaser.com.au/general-news...
Read more: chaser.com.au/general-news...
July 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
"Punk is meant to be respectful, not protesting the establishment."
Read more: chaser.com.au/general-news...
Read more: chaser.com.au/general-news...
That's enough internet.
June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
That's enough internet.
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Anyway here's Lisa Duggan on Andrew Sullivan warning about the "emasculation" of the gay movement 24 years ago: "He only asks that gays be allowed to exist within this neoliberal landscape, so long as they support sentimental masculinist nationalism and challenge nothing."
June 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Anyway here's Lisa Duggan on Andrew Sullivan warning about the "emasculation" of the gay movement 24 years ago: "He only asks that gays be allowed to exist within this neoliberal landscape, so long as they support sentimental masculinist nationalism and challenge nothing."
The only thing children prefer to outsmarting their patents is _almost_ outsmarting their patents. The cackle of a child that _almost_ beat their parent in the lowest stakes game of wits yet has joy that no adult can ever know. If they win, they need to explain how, ruining the joke. They know this.
June 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The only thing children prefer to outsmarting their patents is _almost_ outsmarting their patents. The cackle of a child that _almost_ beat their parent in the lowest stakes game of wits yet has joy that no adult can ever know. If they win, they need to explain how, ruining the joke. They know this.
Learning with a proven example that sticking to moral standards is better in the long run with evidence rather than blind optimism. I believed this before, and have worked this way regardless as I won't live in a world where this is untrue, but visible vindication is motivating.
June 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Learning with a proven example that sticking to moral standards is better in the long run with evidence rather than blind optimism. I believed this before, and have worked this way regardless as I won't live in a world where this is untrue, but visible vindication is motivating.
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aside from holidays and sick days, unions should fight for “a few mornings off for when you just don’t want to get out of bed yet but will be good by noon”
June 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
aside from holidays and sick days, unions should fight for “a few mornings off for when you just don’t want to get out of bed yet but will be good by noon”
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Fortunate Son played over a military parade of obviously checked-out soldiers, marching out of sync to stroke the ego of a real estate mogul turned president who dodged the draft the song was written in criticism of.
I have already become the joker.
I have already become the joker.
I am formerly rejecting "If you wrote this in a novel it'd be too on-the-nose". Going forward my characters will perform unambiguous symbology, read lines devoid of subtly, whilst a big flashing sign over the stage reads THIS IS ALL REALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW YOU FUCKS.
June 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Fortunate Son played over a military parade of obviously checked-out soldiers, marching out of sync to stroke the ego of a real estate mogul turned president who dodged the draft the song was written in criticism of.
I have already become the joker.
I have already become the joker.
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Deep Blue is 30 years old and was capable of defeating chess grand champions. It could be housed in a single cabinet.
ChatGPT spans untold data centers devouring massive amounts of electricity and it got its ass whipped by an 8 bit gaming console from the 1970s.
ChatGPT spans untold data centers devouring massive amounts of electricity and it got its ass whipped by an 8 bit gaming console from the 1970s.
ChatGPT Lost a Chess Game to an Atari 2600
And on the 'Beginner' difficulty level, too.
www.extremetech.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Deep Blue is 30 years old and was capable of defeating chess grand champions. It could be housed in a single cabinet.
ChatGPT spans untold data centers devouring massive amounts of electricity and it got its ass whipped by an 8 bit gaming console from the 1970s.
ChatGPT spans untold data centers devouring massive amounts of electricity and it got its ass whipped by an 8 bit gaming console from the 1970s.
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Every time I post it he goes up five more points.
June 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Every time I post it he goes up five more points.
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Using this to break ACAB down for anyone who still doesn’t understand.
Let’s agree the shooter is a bastard. The others should have prevented him from firing, and after he fired he should have immediately been taken out. He felt comfortable enough to fire because he knows he will get away with it.
Let’s agree the shooter is a bastard. The others should have prevented him from firing, and after he fired he should have immediately been taken out. He felt comfortable enough to fire because he knows he will get away with it.
June 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Using this to break ACAB down for anyone who still doesn’t understand.
Let’s agree the shooter is a bastard. The others should have prevented him from firing, and after he fired he should have immediately been taken out. He felt comfortable enough to fire because he knows he will get away with it.
Let’s agree the shooter is a bastard. The others should have prevented him from firing, and after he fired he should have immediately been taken out. He felt comfortable enough to fire because he knows he will get away with it.
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LNP do not base their policies on evidence:
"I should have a read of it for sure, but I make the point that our policy position won't change," Mr Crisafulli said.
LNP shut down the testing service on April 4. Provider says 25% of ppl used less drugs, and many were referred for treatment.
#auspol
"I should have a read of it for sure, but I make the point that our policy position won't change," Mr Crisafulli said.
LNP shut down the testing service on April 4. Provider says 25% of ppl used less drugs, and many were referred for treatment.
#auspol
Taxpayer-funded review of drug testing in Queensland may not be released
Documents show the evaluation, which was due to be handed to the state government late last week, cost taxpayers $453,286.
www.abc.net.au
June 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
LNP do not base their policies on evidence:
"I should have a read of it for sure, but I make the point that our policy position won't change," Mr Crisafulli said.
LNP shut down the testing service on April 4. Provider says 25% of ppl used less drugs, and many were referred for treatment.
#auspol
"I should have a read of it for sure, but I make the point that our policy position won't change," Mr Crisafulli said.
LNP shut down the testing service on April 4. Provider says 25% of ppl used less drugs, and many were referred for treatment.
#auspol
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European Jews on Ellis Island protest against their deportation to Germany, 1936
June 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
European Jews on Ellis Island protest against their deportation to Germany, 1936
This website should let me know how old posters are, just because I need to judge people's opinions appropriately. An interesting and bold but really stupid take from a 19yo is a sign of promise, but at 25 signifies at best an edgy parrot that can use a keyboard.
May 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This website should let me know how old posters are, just because I need to judge people's opinions appropriately. An interesting and bold but really stupid take from a 19yo is a sign of promise, but at 25 signifies at best an edgy parrot that can use a keyboard.
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I don't want to talk to a chat bot. I don't want to use AI to respond to a message. I don't want to download an app. I don't want to connect my fridge to wifi. I don't want to connect my socials to my bank. I don't want to rent the thing I used to own. I don't want to get notifications on my phone.
May 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I don't want to talk to a chat bot. I don't want to use AI to respond to a message. I don't want to download an app. I don't want to connect my fridge to wifi. I don't want to connect my socials to my bank. I don't want to rent the thing I used to own. I don't want to get notifications on my phone.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Breaking Bad Machete Order:
One episode BB
One episode Malcom in the middle
Alternate the whole way through.
One episode BB
One episode Malcom in the middle
Alternate the whole way through.
May 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Breaking Bad Machete Order:
One episode BB
One episode Malcom in the middle
Alternate the whole way through.
One episode BB
One episode Malcom in the middle
Alternate the whole way through.
To err is human;
To refuse to learn from your mistakes because they might make you look bad, is middle management.
To refuse to learn from your mistakes because they might make you look bad, is middle management.
May 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
To err is human;
To refuse to learn from your mistakes because they might make you look bad, is middle management.
To refuse to learn from your mistakes because they might make you look bad, is middle management.