Heather C
@nurdgrrl.bsky.social
I enjoy things. Writer of Urban Fantasy, Security and Privacy by Design/Default advocate
Lover of coffee, rugby, and cats.
"Heresy is not native to this world. It is but a contrivance, all things can be conjoined" - Turtle Pope
They/Them
Lover of coffee, rugby, and cats.
"Heresy is not native to this world. It is but a contrivance, all things can be conjoined" - Turtle Pope
They/Them
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Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
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Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Author wrote best book he's ever written.
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
Publisher disintegrated/fucked off with author's earnings.
Book was finally published by new publisher.
Author has bought two hardbacks, for full price, to give away, signed.
Please repost/reply if you'd like a chance to win one..
bsky.app/profile/zygo...
Proud to be the 96th 😎 on @BackerKit for UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language.
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Proud to be the 96th 😎 on @BackerKit for UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Proud to be the 96th 😎 on @BackerKit for UNDERISLES: Roleplaying with Sign Language.
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the decision to really just abandon moderation and let it rip suggests that this is what meta wants for its platform. this is the final, idealized form of the product
The most horrifying AI slop of ICE raids you can possibly imagine is wildly viral on Facebook, collectively totaling tens of millions of views from a single account. First spotted by @chadloder.bsky.social
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
AI-Generated Videos of ICE Raids Are Wildly Viral on Facebook
An account is spamming horrific, dehumanizing videos of immigration enforcement because the Facebook algorithm is rewarding them for it.
www.404media.co
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
the decision to really just abandon moderation and let it rip suggests that this is what meta wants for its platform. this is the final, idealized form of the product
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Completely fake, and yet horrific, AI-generated videos of ICE raids are going viral on Facebook. This is what happens when the Facebook algorithm rewards AI slop. Here's an example, more in here: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Completely fake, and yet horrific, AI-generated videos of ICE raids are going viral on Facebook. This is what happens when the Facebook algorithm rewards AI slop. Here's an example, more in here: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
Proud to be the 563rd 😎 on @BackerKit for Ashes - A Souls Like GM-less RPG Gamebook.
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Proud to be the 563rd 😎 on @BackerKit for Ashes - A Souls Like GM-less RPG Gamebook.
Check out Ashes - A Souls Like GM-less RPG Gamebook on BackerKit!
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November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Proud to be the 563rd 😎 on @BackerKit for Ashes - A Souls Like GM-less RPG Gamebook.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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They’re turning our bear spray against us!
Shoppers at the Branson Walmart were stunned after a black bear wandered inside, picked up a can of bear spray, and accidentally sprayed it down an aisle before walking back out through the front doors. Several people were treated for coughing and irritation, and the bear was safely guided away.
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
They’re turning our bear spray against us!
I completely forgot about this podcast. And queer rural history? Heck yeah.
In case you missed it: last week, we released two new episodes of our podcast, Absolute Units!
Learn about tracing queer rural history in our archives with @timjerrome.bsky.social. And/or explore the history of Halloween with @folklorepod.bsky.social.
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Learn about tracing queer rural history in our archives with @timjerrome.bsky.social. And/or explore the history of Halloween with @folklorepod.bsky.social.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I completely forgot about this podcast. And queer rural history? Heck yeah.
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A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine. www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
ICE Wants to Build a Shadow Deportation Network in Texas
A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
www.wired.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine. www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
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Reposting this and also reminding people to donate to your local pet food pantries. Pets will not be fed when people are struggling to feed their children.
Donate to your local food banks. Cash is best - as they know what they need and can procure it in bulk and at discount prices.
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reposting this and also reminding people to donate to your local pet food pantries. Pets will not be fed when people are struggling to feed their children.
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Years ago when I was on SNAP (we called it Link) I would tutor my hairdresser's son in exchange for getting my hair done. I got my teeth cleaned at a student clinic for $10 IIRC and my nails done by a friend in the cosmetology program who always needed people to practice on. Community 101
It annoys me when people say “they’re on SNAP but their hair and nails are done and they’ve got tattoos”. It’s extremely normal to do your own hair and buy press on nails, and tattoos literally last forever. What do tattoos someone got 10 years ago have to do with them needing to eat now
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Years ago when I was on SNAP (we called it Link) I would tutor my hairdresser's son in exchange for getting my hair done. I got my teeth cleaned at a student clinic for $10 IIRC and my nails done by a friend in the cosmetology program who always needed people to practice on. Community 101
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The alt text is the 100% gospel truth.
Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The alt text is the 100% gospel truth.
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if you're going to a protest today I wish you luck. The only specific thing I will beg of you is this: don't use milk to wash out tear gas or mace. if you see a street medic with milk, yell at them until they throw it out. do not continue to spread lies about emergency medicine.
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
if you're going to a protest today I wish you luck. The only specific thing I will beg of you is this: don't use milk to wash out tear gas or mace. if you see a street medic with milk, yell at them until they throw it out. do not continue to spread lies about emergency medicine.
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No oligarchy, no bourgeois dictatorship! Today's #inktober with prompt deal. #inktober2025
October 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
No oligarchy, no bourgeois dictatorship! Today's #inktober with prompt deal. #inktober2025
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October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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like 70% of the worst evil being perpetrated in the world right now is caused by rich men trying to avoid death. this is their underlying hope for AI, and genetic engineering.
if true immortality ever existed we would have a moral responsibility to murder the inventors and bomb their labs.
if true immortality ever existed we would have a moral responsibility to murder the inventors and bomb their labs.
Acausal Robot God have mercy on my soul, I have backed up every piece of the claim:
“The goal of LessWrong rationality is so Eliezer Yudkowsky can live forever as an emulated human mind running as a process on the future superintelligent AI god computer.”
*ahem*
>>
“The goal of LessWrong rationality is so Eliezer Yudkowsky can live forever as an emulated human mind running as a process on the future superintelligent AI god computer.”
*ahem*
>>
August 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
like 70% of the worst evil being perpetrated in the world right now is caused by rich men trying to avoid death. this is their underlying hope for AI, and genetic engineering.
if true immortality ever existed we would have a moral responsibility to murder the inventors and bomb their labs.
if true immortality ever existed we would have a moral responsibility to murder the inventors and bomb their labs.
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After a year out of print, due to the demise of my ex-publisher, my 2018 story collection Help The Witch is now re-available. I've a few signed copies here, available with a free plague doctor linoprint postcard by my mum.
Please email me at hello@tom-cox.com if you'd like one (& are in the UK).
Please email me at hello@tom-cox.com if you'd like one (& are in the UK).
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
After a year out of print, due to the demise of my ex-publisher, my 2018 story collection Help The Witch is now re-available. I've a few signed copies here, available with a free plague doctor linoprint postcard by my mum.
Please email me at hello@tom-cox.com if you'd like one (& are in the UK).
Please email me at hello@tom-cox.com if you'd like one (& are in the UK).
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Taps sign
PEOPLE! There are LITERAL CBRN EXPERTS on this site who will tell you that the best thing you can do for tear gas or pepper spray is to just flush your eyes and face with water.
Any “home remedy” bullshit is just that: bullshit. It won’t help and can actually make things worse.
Spread THAT word.
Any “home remedy” bullshit is just that: bullshit. It won’t help and can actually make things worse.
Spread THAT word.
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Taps sign
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I have, in fact, encountered several anonymous accounts over the last 5-6 months who have given out bad tear gas advice and I suspect that they may have done so on purpose.
When in doubt, come to me for the straight dope.
When in doubt, come to me for the straight dope.
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I have, in fact, encountered several anonymous accounts over the last 5-6 months who have given out bad tear gas advice and I suspect that they may have done so on purpose.
When in doubt, come to me for the straight dope.
When in doubt, come to me for the straight dope.
Welp. It was great knowing y’all. My life will be nothing but the truth of Power Washing.
Get ready to suit up, Washers 💦
You'll be able to collect your keys and get busting grime October 23rd!
Coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2
You'll be able to collect your keys and get busting grime October 23rd!
Coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2
October 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Welp. It was great knowing y’all. My life will be nothing but the truth of Power Washing.
If anyone tells you that hydrotherapy is easy are lying liars who lie.
Going to feel this in the morning.
Going to feel this in the morning.
October 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If anyone tells you that hydrotherapy is easy are lying liars who lie.
Going to feel this in the morning.
Going to feel this in the morning.
One of the most important social media accounts in all of history.
Ghost of Yōtei has a rare idle animation wherein a bird briefly lands on Atsu's hand.
October 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
One of the most important social media accounts in all of history.
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When people start talking about mass deportation in the UK, ask yourself where and how these people are plotting to get rich by sacking the goods and property of the people they are deporting.
October 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
When people start talking about mass deportation in the UK, ask yourself where and how these people are plotting to get rich by sacking the goods and property of the people they are deporting.