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Ricky Romero
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Hi! I’m a designer (visual, interaction) and developer (web, React, some Swift). He/him.

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Ricky Romero @rickyromero.com · Jan 14
Since people are getting into Pixelfed now, search me up! I'm @rr@gram.social.

Here's a taste of the many photos I just posted over there
Tall, dark silhouettes of towering trees stretch towards an expansive night sky, dotted with countless, twinkling stars. The rich, deep blue of the sky fades into subtle hints of purple, creating a serene and majestic backdrop. The stars, like tiny diamonds scattered across a velvet canvas, evoke a sense of infinite space and quiet wonder, inviting contemplation and awe beneath the comforting presence of the natural world. Perched gracefully on a wooden surface, a parrot with vivid, overlapping feathers in shades of green and yellow preens itself, turning its head to tuck its bright red beak into its plumage. Its head, a striking blue, contrasts sharply with the softer greenery surrounding it, creating a serene and natural scene. The background is a gentle blur of earthy tones and hints of foliage, highlighting the bird's meticulous grooming in a quiet moment of care and attention. Rolling mountains stretch into the distance under a vast, pale lavender sky at dawn. Layers of ridges create a sense of depth, with each range appearing slightly mistier than the one before. The rocky terrain is a mix of earthy browns and greens, with sparse vegetation dotting the slopes. Below, the shadowed valleys weave through the landscape, conveying a serene yet majestic atmosphere. Tiny specks of distant lights hint at small settlements far beyond the rugged wilderness. Two seagulls stand side by side on the moss-covered roof of a small, rustic structure overlooking a vast, calm sea. The roof’s gentle slope is accented by patches of green, contrasting with the dark, wooden building beneath. The horizon is broad and enveloping, with a foreboding sky that transitions from the silvery glow of dawn near the water's edge to a more brooding gray as clouds gather above. Sparse, dry shrubs surround the building, creating a natural frame for this serene coastal scene.
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techconnectify.bsky.social
Let's do this.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9...
You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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I almost never use AI image generators, though I keep thinking about this stupid genmoji I made of a “big huge spherical round shoe”
An AI-generated emoji of a brown, thick-soled waterproof boot. But instead of an opening where the foot would go in, it turns into a perfect sphere? With no opening? It defies description. It looks sort of like it might be a really tall boot curling perfectly circularly in on itself, as if a coil. A coiled brown boot. That’s all I got
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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write once run also once, no prablem
andmaybegayer on Tumblr: measure once cut also once, no prablem
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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alextomlinson.com
Some new rubber stamp designs! 🐦✉️
Four birdy rubber stamp designs- Pigeon Post, All-Jay Delivery, Peck & Ship, and For You (Quail chicks!)
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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sarahjeong.bsky.social
me, emotionally writing an essay on the use of force by federal agents: ok but what if i packaged this in the most insane way possible www.theverge.com/policy/86857...
Best gas masks
“How did these people go out and get gas masks?” AG Bondi asked.
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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lollardfish.bsky.social
you should not share a post that's a screenshot without a link to a news item. you should not share a post that's a video or picture without some kind of sourcing. we're in a new bad era and these are now basic practices.

... also photogs and journos gotta eat so share their work.
January 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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clipthejester.bsky.social
"
Too Much
Interesting & Funny!
"
A scan of the flyer for the 1992 Comad arcade game, Hell Out (which eventually became Super Duck), featuring a screenshot of the game, illustrations of demons, and the promises that it is a "NEW GAME", that it has "Valuable Experiences of Hell !!?", and that it is "Too Much Interesting & Funny!".
July 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Channel 3 was the most important one on my TV.
thereal3ccentric.bsky.social 3ccentric @thereal3ccentric.bsky.social · 22d
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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topherflorence.bsky.social
*talking to my friends casually*: Hey y'all wanna hop on The Super Mario Brothers Wonder Nintendo Switch Two Edition Plus Meetup In Bellabel Park Game right quick? Cuz I heard The Super Mario Brothers Wonder Nintendo Switch Two Edition Plus Meetup In Bellabel Park Game might be kinda fun. Also The S
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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2016 vs. 2026, passport photo edition. I set up both photos myself
A passport-style portrait of a 30-year-old man facing the camera. He has light skin, short brown hair neatly parted to one side, and light blue eyes. His expression is neutral, with lips closed and eyes looking straight ahead. His is wearing a solid blue crew-neck shirt. The background is a plain, light beige wall with a slightly textured surface. Frontal lighting, slightly out of focus. A passport-style portrait of a 40-year-old man facing the camera. He has light skin, light blue eyes, and short hair that is brown with noticeable gray, combed back and slightly to the side. His facial expression is relaxed with a subtle, closed-mouth smile. There is light stubble on the face rather than a full beard. He is wearing a muted green crew-neck T-shirt. The background is plain and light-colored, and the lighting is soft and even. The photo is perfectly in focus.
January 20, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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brendonme.bsky.social
This is why you can't afford RAM anymore
eBay notification
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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heliographe.studio
If you put the Apple icons in reverse it looks like the portfolio of someone getting really really good at icon design
January 14, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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citizen3rased.bsky.social
Meme "Calvin's dad explains everything is of two types"
January 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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caddicarus.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
This is useful. open.substack.com/pub/cardcata...
The Verification Ladder: A Framework for Evaluating Video When You Can’t Tell What’s Real
"Is this real?" isn't a straightforward question anymore. What to ask instead, and why the source often matters more than the footage itself.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Neat Bluesky labeler that highlights accounts that are Too Online or spammy or whatever bsky.app/profile/stec...
A screenshot of Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com)'s profile, labeled by the account as "Posts a lot: more than 50 times yesterday" Various labels provided by the labeler, including: - Profile changes often: more than 10 days in last 30 days - No break greater than 1 hr yesterday - No break greater than 2 hrs yesterday - No break greater than 4 hrs yesterday - Posted same url 5+ times yesterday - Posted same url 10+ times yesterday - Posted same url 15+ times yesterday - Posts a lot: more than 50 times yesterday - Posts a lot: more than 100 times yesterday
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Finally got around to reading this. Brutal. Dude was like “call an ambulance, but not for me”
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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nocontexttrek1.bsky.social
Star Trek The Next Generation scene. The bridge of the Enterprise is shown from above looking down. Data sits at his console looking back at the rest of the crew, who are all passed out in various situations; on the floor, slumped over a console, or half falling off their chairs. Worf, notorious Klingon warrior, dangles over the tactical station. No caption.
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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progesteronipizza.bsky.social
good news everyone
starting tomorrow everything is going to be okay! they JUST announced it
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Californians, some great news to kick off 2026! You should know your state just launched a free program called DROP. It stops many kinds of data brokers hoarding and selling off your private data.

Here's the link to sign up: privacy.ca.gov/drop/
Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
privacy.ca.gov
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
rickyromero.com
Californians, some great news to kick off 2026! You should know your state just launched a free program called DROP. It stops many kinds of data brokers hoarding and selling off your private data.

Here's the link to sign up: privacy.ca.gov/drop/
Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
privacy.ca.gov
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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hev.fyi
One last doodle for 2025. Way too close fireworks have been startling me as I worked on this, lol. Happy new year! #art #doodle #aqua #bee
Aqua watches fireworks excitedly while Bee cowers behind her.
January 1, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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philsalv.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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so @hev.fyi must not’ve liked her furblet very much because i came upstairs and discovered that she took out its batteries
A Furblet: An ugly Furby-like creature about the size of a tangerine. It’s got very large ears and a sickly pink/red/white/green color scheme on its fur. It looks cheerful. The battery hatch on the bottom is open. Its batteries are absent.
December 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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papapishu.bsky.social
If you pay attention to any large industry long enough and follow it to its logical conclusion you eventually end up sounding like a communist even if you started off testing CPU case fans. youtu.be/cUrJVdF2me0?...
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM