nostraightanswer / LupinNSA
@lupin.nostraightanswer.com
AKA Lupin. He/they. Music producer, singer-songwriter, vtuber-streamer. Beginner bodybuilder, dabbling game developer?
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E-mail: contact@nostraightanswer.com 💪🐺💖
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Room for a Fantasy / nostraightanswer feat. Hatsune Miku
YouTube video by Hatsune Miku
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The lyric video for "Room for a Fantasy", my winning entry for #MIKUEXPO2026 's song contest, is out now!
youtu.be/fPVGGOUs_f4?...
Thanks once again to CFM for selecting it for the setlist!
youtu.be/fPVGGOUs_f4?...
Thanks once again to CFM for selecting it for the setlist!
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OK, @arstechnica.com has made a statement, and I think it is fair to say they fucked up and they know it. Given the fact that there's so few AI-critical outlets left, I'll give them the benefit of doubt for now, but I don't really think I'll do it twice.
arstechnica.com/staff/2026/0...
arstechnica.com/staff/2026/0...
Editor’s Note: Retraction of article containing fabricated quotations
We are reinforcing our editorial standards following this incident.
arstechnica.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
OK, @arstechnica.com has made a statement, and I think it is fair to say they fucked up and they know it. Given the fact that there's so few AI-critical outlets left, I'll give them the benefit of doubt for now, but I don't really think I'll do it twice.
arstechnica.com/staff/2026/0...
arstechnica.com/staff/2026/0...
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Welp, in what is a fucking horrifying additional twist, that's @arstechnica.com out of my rotation permanently.
theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me – More Things Have Happened
Context: An AI agent of unknown ownership autonomously wrote and published a personalized hit piece about me after I rejected its code, attempting to damage my reputation and shame me into acceptin…
theshamblog.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Welp, in what is a fucking horrifying additional twist, that's @arstechnica.com out of my rotation permanently.
theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
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CyberConnect2 revealed their 30th anniversary game project to be .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new action RPG that will reboot the series and appear for consoles:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19641-cyberconnect2s-30th-anniversary-game-revealed-as-hackzero-action-rpg-for-consoles
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19641-cyberconnect2s-30th-anniversary-game-revealed-as-hackzero-action-rpg-for-consoles
February 16, 2026 at 12:07 PM
CyberConnect2 revealed their 30th anniversary game project to be .hack//Z.E.R.O., a new action RPG that will reboot the series and appear for consoles:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19641-cyberconnect2s-30th-anniversary-game-revealed-as-hackzero-action-rpg-for-consoles
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19641-cyberconnect2s-30th-anniversary-game-revealed-as-hackzero-action-rpg-for-consoles
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Urge your reps to ban Surveillance Pricing and boycott any business that uses it. If it’s allowed to take root, you will be robbed for the rest of your lives.
(1/11) If you live in NY, you’ve probably started seeing a new warning: “THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA.” This mandatory disclosure went into effect late last year, and it’s the first attempt by a US state to grapple with a new generation of surveillance pricing.
February 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Urge your reps to ban Surveillance Pricing and boycott any business that uses it. If it’s allowed to take root, you will be robbed for the rest of your lives.
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feedback.vrchat.com/feature-requ... Just going to put this here btw.
This is the appropriate feedback channel. I made my own article, feel free to make one yourself but it is likely to get merged if there are multiple.
This is the appropriate feedback channel. I made my own article, feel free to make one yourself but it is likely to get merged if there are multiple.
Find an Age Verification Provider Not Linked to Palantir | Feature Requests | VRChat
Persona is in fact, linked to Palantir. This is the same controversy discord is having currently with it's verification.
feedback.vrchat.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
feedback.vrchat.com/feature-requ... Just going to put this here btw.
This is the appropriate feedback channel. I made my own article, feel free to make one yourself but it is likely to get merged if there are multiple.
This is the appropriate feedback channel. I made my own article, feel free to make one yourself but it is likely to get merged if there are multiple.
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Pressure VRchat now, they also use Persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Persona is backed by Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel is pushing for a surveillance state in the US and appears in the Epstein files hundreds of times.
Vrchat uses persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Persona is backed by Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel is pushing for a surveillance state in the US and appears in the Epstein files hundreds of times.
February 15, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Pressure VRchat now, they also use Persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Persona is backed by Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel is pushing for a surveillance state in the US and appears in the Epstein files hundreds of times.
Vrchat uses persona.
Vrchat uses persona.
Persona is backed by Peter Thiel.
Peter Thiel is pushing for a surveillance state in the US and appears in the Epstein files hundreds of times.
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Rivals of Aether II as soon as Slade comes out I'm sure
I wonder if I should actually finish this at some point lmao it was funny to do
I wonder if I should actually finish this at some point lmao it was funny to do
February 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Rivals of Aether II as soon as Slade comes out I'm sure
I wonder if I should actually finish this at some point lmao it was funny to do
I wonder if I should actually finish this at some point lmao it was funny to do
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Saw an interesting observation on birdsite from a newer vocal synth fan, about how, in a lot of music, the credited artist is the singer, but for vocal synth music it’s typically the producer.
What we’re actually talking about is the “performing artist”, in both cases.
What we’re actually talking about is the “performing artist”, in both cases.
February 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Saw an interesting observation on birdsite from a newer vocal synth fan, about how, in a lot of music, the credited artist is the singer, but for vocal synth music it’s typically the producer.
What we’re actually talking about is the “performing artist”, in both cases.
What we’re actually talking about is the “performing artist”, in both cases.
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I hope Discord gets sued to oblivion
February 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I hope Discord gets sued to oblivion
gnosia anime somehow hit.... a major Point Of No Return, and there's somehow three episodes remaining. what the heck. where can this even go (besides where i know it goes). how do you even fill the space....
February 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
gnosia anime somehow hit.... a major Point Of No Return, and there's somehow three episodes remaining. what the heck. where can this even go (besides where i know it goes). how do you even fill the space....
re: taylor’s article, man, brings back some poor memories regarding my own experiences… both in terms of relatively recent unauthorized voice cloning (actually way beyond voice cloning), and in terms of compensation woe for a certain earlier project
February 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
re: taylor’s article, man, brings back some poor memories regarding my own experiences… both in terms of relatively recent unauthorized voice cloning (actually way beyond voice cloning), and in terms of compensation woe for a certain earlier project
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This one is decidedly not going on LinkedIn.
“Passing The Buck: Deflection of Ethics & Compensation by AI Voice Clone Companies”
celestrai.substack.com/p/passing-th...
“Passing The Buck: Deflection of Ethics & Compensation by AI Voice Clone Companies”
celestrai.substack.com/p/passing-th...
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
This one is decidedly not going on LinkedIn.
“Passing The Buck: Deflection of Ethics & Compensation by AI Voice Clone Companies”
celestrai.substack.com/p/passing-th...
“Passing The Buck: Deflection of Ethics & Compensation by AI Voice Clone Companies”
celestrai.substack.com/p/passing-th...
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KOG IS GREENLIT!
Since this was shown in the trailer/ad for the artbook it felt safe to share. This was drawn in '24, early dev, the first time it really felt me, Zach, and JBO understood Frankie, Andi, and the show's tone. I still look at this drawing and think, oh yeah. That's #knightsofguinevere.
Since this was shown in the trailer/ad for the artbook it felt safe to share. This was drawn in '24, early dev, the first time it really felt me, Zach, and JBO understood Frankie, Andi, and the show's tone. I still look at this drawing and think, oh yeah. That's #knightsofguinevere.
February 14, 2026 at 1:34 AM
KOG IS GREENLIT!
Since this was shown in the trailer/ad for the artbook it felt safe to share. This was drawn in '24, early dev, the first time it really felt me, Zach, and JBO understood Frankie, Andi, and the show's tone. I still look at this drawing and think, oh yeah. That's #knightsofguinevere.
Since this was shown in the trailer/ad for the artbook it felt safe to share. This was drawn in '24, early dev, the first time it really felt me, Zach, and JBO understood Frankie, Andi, and the show's tone. I still look at this drawing and think, oh yeah. That's #knightsofguinevere.
Just finished up work on a classical / neoclassical piano-centric piece... it's possibly one of the most beautiful things I've ever written, even though this style of music is far beyond my typical wheelhouse.
But the client's reaction? Man. So worth it.
Excited to share it with you all, soon. 💖
But the client's reaction? Man. So worth it.
Excited to share it with you all, soon. 💖
February 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Just finished up work on a classical / neoclassical piano-centric piece... it's possibly one of the most beautiful things I've ever written, even though this style of music is far beyond my typical wheelhouse.
But the client's reaction? Man. So worth it.
Excited to share it with you all, soon. 💖
But the client's reaction? Man. So worth it.
Excited to share it with you all, soon. 💖
silent hill: townfall looks like it's going to be so fucking good. so excited
February 13, 2026 at 12:27 AM
silent hill: townfall looks like it's going to be so fucking good. so excited
synth v 2 pro acquired
also: teto, miki, kiyoteru, and iroha
i plan on getting gumi at a later time
also, acquired the full version of Shreddage 3 Stratus and Rosette Fingerstyle- sampled electric and acoustic guitars running on KONTAKT- so you might hear me mess with them more in the future
also: teto, miki, kiyoteru, and iroha
i plan on getting gumi at a later time
also, acquired the full version of Shreddage 3 Stratus and Rosette Fingerstyle- sampled electric and acoustic guitars running on KONTAKT- so you might hear me mess with them more in the future
February 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM
synth v 2 pro acquired
also: teto, miki, kiyoteru, and iroha
i plan on getting gumi at a later time
also, acquired the full version of Shreddage 3 Stratus and Rosette Fingerstyle- sampled electric and acoustic guitars running on KONTAKT- so you might hear me mess with them more in the future
also: teto, miki, kiyoteru, and iroha
i plan on getting gumi at a later time
also, acquired the full version of Shreddage 3 Stratus and Rosette Fingerstyle- sampled electric and acoustic guitars running on KONTAKT- so you might hear me mess with them more in the future
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highly doubt any of this is true for the record. they said the same thing about UK and Australian age verification and i know people in their forties who discord couldn't infer were of age. don't buy it
Discord has posted updated clarification:
-Discord is not requiring everyone to complete a face scan or upload an ID to use Discord
-The vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today, without ever being asked to confirm their age
discord.com/press-releas...
-Discord is not requiring everyone to complete a face scan or upload an ID to use Discord
-The vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today, without ever being asked to confirm their age
discord.com/press-releas...
February 11, 2026 at 6:43 PM
highly doubt any of this is true for the record. they said the same thing about UK and Australian age verification and i know people in their forties who discord couldn't infer were of age. don't buy it
aa. 😅
things may or may not be happening against the rhythm of coursework all of a sudden and i may be just a lil stressed
things may or may not be happening against the rhythm of coursework all of a sudden and i may be just a lil stressed
February 11, 2026 at 7:47 AM
aa. 😅
things may or may not be happening against the rhythm of coursework all of a sudden and i may be just a lil stressed
things may or may not be happening against the rhythm of coursework all of a sudden and i may be just a lil stressed
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hit 'em where it hurts!! 🥰✨
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
hit 'em where it hurts!! 🥰✨
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If I sound like a downer sometimes, it's because I'm 38 and I see everything coming at least a year away.
February 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If I sound like a downer sometimes, it's because I'm 38 and I see everything coming at least a year away.
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To repeat.
--
And to repeat:
The political faction saying we must all have to log legal ID before speaking or accessing speech on the Internet,
and the political faction who believe transgenderism is a dangerous mental contagion that spreads by speech about transgenderism,
are the same faction.
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And to repeat:
The political faction saying we must all have to log legal ID before speaking or accessing speech on the Internet,
and the political faction who believe transgenderism is a dangerous mental contagion that spreads by speech about transgenderism,
are the same faction.
Age verification is deanonymization,
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
NEW: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that age verification for explicit sites is constitutional. The majority said it protects minors without violating free speech; dissenters warned it burdens adults’ rights and ignores First Amendment precedent.
by @mattburgess1.bsky.social:
by @mattburgess1.bsky.social:
February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
To repeat.
--
And to repeat:
The political faction saying we must all have to log legal ID before speaking or accessing speech on the Internet,
and the political faction who believe transgenderism is a dangerous mental contagion that spreads by speech about transgenderism,
are the same faction.
--
And to repeat:
The political faction saying we must all have to log legal ID before speaking or accessing speech on the Internet,
and the political faction who believe transgenderism is a dangerous mental contagion that spreads by speech about transgenderism,
are the same faction.
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If you want to send a message to Discord about their age verification plans, I suggest canceling your Nitro.
If Discord ever dones something that makes you mad, cancel your Nitro and then only consider re-upping once they've walked it back. I'm sure that's a metric they're looking at.
If Discord ever dones something that makes you mad, cancel your Nitro and then only consider re-upping once they've walked it back. I'm sure that's a metric they're looking at.
February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
If you want to send a message to Discord about their age verification plans, I suggest canceling your Nitro.
If Discord ever dones something that makes you mad, cancel your Nitro and then only consider re-upping once they've walked it back. I'm sure that's a metric they're looking at.
If Discord ever dones something that makes you mad, cancel your Nitro and then only consider re-upping once they've walked it back. I'm sure that's a metric they're looking at.