Kara Babcock
@tachyondecay.net
Car-uh, she/her. Your favourite comfort podcaster: @prophecygirls.ca
Book reviewer: kara.reviews
Other nonsense: tachyondecay.net
Freelance copyeditor.
Teacher.
Knitter.
Book reviewer: kara.reviews
Other nonsense: tachyondecay.net
Freelance copyeditor.
Teacher.
Knitter.
Pinned
Reminder I'm a freelance copyeditor for hire! I specialize in academic work—just finished up a dissertation—as well as novels by indie authors. I love working with words, and I'll help make yours more consistent, accurate, and clear! Please share to boost. 😊
Tonight I'm finishing Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden!!!
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
Tomorrow (2 pm EST): Streaming my build of a new PC!
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
Tomorrow (2 pm EST): Streaming my build of a new PC!
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Tonight I'm finishing Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden!!!
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
Tomorrow (2 pm EST): Streaming my build of a new PC!
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
Tomorrow (2 pm EST): Streaming my build of a new PC!
Instagram has started promoting sex toys to me and I wouldn't care, really, except you can't say "sex" or "orgasm" over there because apparently we're all children, so all these vapid ads say "spicy" and "zesty" and I cannot even.
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Instagram has started promoting sex toys to me and I wouldn't care, really, except you can't say "sex" or "orgasm" over there because apparently we're all children, so all these vapid ads say "spicy" and "zesty" and I cannot even.
Grocery shopping is one of my least-favourite parts of adulting, yet frequenting my local deli/butcher to get freshly sliced meats is one of the best parts of my week. It makes me feel so sophisticated, and I always get exactly what I want!
January 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Grocery shopping is one of my least-favourite parts of adulting, yet frequenting my local deli/butcher to get freshly sliced meats is one of the best parts of my week. It makes me feel so sophisticated, and I always get exactly what I want!
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I saw this video of a Vietnam vet in the fur coat yelling at ICE and thought to myself, "this is missing something," before I realized, "Ah, of course, the Ether instrumental. It's so obvious."
January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I saw this video of a Vietnam vet in the fur coat yelling at ICE and thought to myself, "this is missing something," before I realized, "Ah, of course, the Ether instrumental. It's so obvious."
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Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
I finally have all the components I need for my new PC build! I will be streaming it on Saturday afternoon (~2 pm EST). This is my first time building a PC, so I will welcome experienced builders lending a hand in chat! 😂 I’m excited!!
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I finally have all the components I need for my new PC build! I will be streaming it on Saturday afternoon (~2 pm EST). This is my first time building a PC, so I will welcome experienced builders lending a hand in chat! 😂 I’m excited!!
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"Heated Rivalry" being good for SEO means that I can use it as an excuse to talk about some of my other favorite projects from Jacob Tierney, like THE TROTSKY.
www.slashfilm.com/2069819/heat...
www.slashfilm.com/2069819/heat...
Heated Rivalry's Showrunner Directed A Coming-Of-Age Comedy You Must See - SlashFilm
Jacob Tierney, the show creator, writer, and director behind the sensational Heated Rivalry, helmed an underrated coming-of-age comedy from 2009.
www.slashfilm.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Heated Rivalry" being good for SEO means that I can use it as an excuse to talk about some of my other favorite projects from Jacob Tierney, like THE TROTSKY.
www.slashfilm.com/2069819/heat...
www.slashfilm.com/2069819/heat...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Oooh, and someone tipped me through my reviews site. Today is a good day!
(For transparency, I have made less than C$100 in 5 years of having a Buy Me a Coffee button on my site, lol, so it’s far more of a psychological boost than anything.)
(For transparency, I have made less than C$100 in 5 years of having a Buy Me a Coffee button on my site, lol, so it’s far more of a psychological boost than anything.)
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Oooh, and someone tipped me through my reviews site. Today is a good day!
(For transparency, I have made less than C$100 in 5 years of having a Buy Me a Coffee button on my site, lol, so it’s far more of a psychological boost than anything.)
(For transparency, I have made less than C$100 in 5 years of having a Buy Me a Coffee button on my site, lol, so it’s far more of a psychological boost than anything.)
Shout-out to my neighbourhood retired old guys who just go from door to door snowblowing because they don’t have anything else to do after a big snow. Y’all are appreciated. 🥳
January 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Shout-out to my neighbourhood retired old guys who just go from door to door snowblowing because they don’t have anything else to do after a big snow. Y’all are appreciated. 🥳
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For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
For people that feel helpless, this period is so tough but there's ways to help for anyone. Go out there support Venezuelan ppl and artists living in it as they prepare for unpredictable times
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Here is a starter pack of artists with commissions or donations open as well:
go.bsky.app/8daQmpX
Good night to my fellow education workers, wishing us all good luck for the week ahead for obvious reasons.
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Good night to my fellow education workers, wishing us all good luck for the week ahead for obvious reasons.
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on this sunday-est of sundays, syllabus-ing for a new term
you're not alone against the oligarch agenda of cognitive deskilling, data capture, surveillance, and bias:
we've got assignment ideas, memes, recommended readings, o' captain speeches, syllabus policies, and so much more against-a-i.com
you're not alone against the oligarch agenda of cognitive deskilling, data capture, surveillance, and bias:
we've got assignment ideas, memes, recommended readings, o' captain speeches, syllabus policies, and so much more against-a-i.com
AGAINST AI -
against-a-i.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
on this sunday-est of sundays, syllabus-ing for a new term
you're not alone against the oligarch agenda of cognitive deskilling, data capture, surveillance, and bias:
we've got assignment ideas, memes, recommended readings, o' captain speeches, syllabus policies, and so much more against-a-i.com
you're not alone against the oligarch agenda of cognitive deskilling, data capture, surveillance, and bias:
we've got assignment ideas, memes, recommended readings, o' captain speeches, syllabus policies, and so much more against-a-i.com
This winter break has been a particularly quiet one for me in terms of socializing … and I loved it.
It's really affirmed for me how much of an introvert I am and how the exhaustion I feel week-in/week-out must be in large part due to teaching draining my social battery. 😭
It's really affirmed for me how much of an introvert I am and how the exhaustion I feel week-in/week-out must be in large part due to teaching draining my social battery. 😭
January 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
This winter break has been a particularly quiet one for me in terms of socializing … and I loved it.
It's really affirmed for me how much of an introvert I am and how the exhaustion I feel week-in/week-out must be in large part due to teaching draining my social battery. 😭
It's really affirmed for me how much of an introvert I am and how the exhaustion I feel week-in/week-out must be in large part due to teaching draining my social battery. 😭
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
But remember, elbows up, everyone! 🤪
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
But remember, elbows up, everyone! 🤪
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Canada finally reacts, through our foreign affairs minister (not our prime minister).
Really, embarrassingly timid statement when you consider what just happened.
Really, embarrassingly timid statement when you consider what just happened.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Canada finally reacts, through our foreign affairs minister (not our prime minister).
Really, embarrassingly timid statement when you consider what just happened.
Really, embarrassingly timid statement when you consider what just happened.
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Abysmal statement from Canada on the illegal US action in Venezuela.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Abysmal statement from Canada on the illegal US action in Venezuela.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
It doesn’t matter how much you dislike Maduro, that doesn’t justify a violation of international law and the UN Charter. You can’t call on “all parties” to respect international law and not call out US lawlessness.
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There's no legal difference between kidnapping Maduro and kidnapping Mark Carney.
January 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
There's no legal difference between kidnapping Maduro and kidnapping Mark Carney.
Oooh, are we hurting the poor, rich Microsoft CEO's feelings? Are we adversely affecting shareholder value? How mean of us. I'm sooooo sorry.
(The bullying is working! Keep it up! Bully them harder!)
(The bullying is working! Keep it up! Bully them harder!)
as if the onus for improving quality and usefulness is somehow on the critics or the consumer
Microsoft's Satya Nadella wants you to stop saying AI "slop" in 2026
In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the company's mindset for 2026 — shocker, it's all about AI.
www.windowscentral.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Oooh, are we hurting the poor, rich Microsoft CEO's feelings? Are we adversely affecting shareholder value? How mean of us. I'm sooooo sorry.
(The bullying is working! Keep it up! Bully them harder!)
(The bullying is working! Keep it up! Bully them harder!)
Teacher’s college did *not* prepare me to teach media literacy skills re: gen AI porn of real people and CSAM casually showing up on social media.
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Teacher’s college did *not* prepare me to teach media literacy skills re: gen AI porn of real people and CSAM casually showing up on social media.
Allyship
CORRECTED POST: :)
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
MPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: If you are trans at a convention I am at and someone gives you shit about it, let me know and I will come throw a fucking chair at them.
This service is complimentary.
Also, I have to start proofreading my posts!
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Allyship
Pondering a movie tonight … hit me up with recommendations. One recommendation per person, one sentence, give me your best shot! Doesn't need to be any particular genre, quality, whatever. What do you think I’d like tonight?
January 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Pondering a movie tonight … hit me up with recommendations. One recommendation per person, one sentence, give me your best shot! Doesn't need to be any particular genre, quality, whatever. What do you think I’d like tonight?
Come help me procrastinate at lesson planning! I'm playing The Long Dark, maybe some Tiny Bookshop after that
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Come help me procrastinate at lesson planning! I'm playing The Long Dark, maybe some Tiny Bookshop after that
twitch.tv/tachyondecay
twitch.tv/tachyondecay