rob jefferson
@techstepper.bsky.social
cloud engineer, reader, parent.
black. he/they. disaster bi. kinky. curmudgeon. philly.
into synths, fountain pens, opera, economic history, film, metal, knitting, ham radio, watches, math, retrocomputing. absolutely boring.
discord: techstepper
black. he/they. disaster bi. kinky. curmudgeon. philly.
into synths, fountain pens, opera, economic history, film, metal, knitting, ham radio, watches, math, retrocomputing. absolutely boring.
discord: techstepper
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rob jefferson
@techstepper.bsky.social
· Sep 13
Deciding to post a video of myself as a greeting, because why not?
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This is especially cool because our bundle is not just transfem-majority, but we have multiple Black participants, multiple global south participants, all demographics that are usually *very* overlooked and marginalized by publishing (self and trade).
June 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This is especially cool because our bundle is not just transfem-majority, but we have multiple Black participants, multiple global south participants, all demographics that are usually *very* overlooked and marginalized by publishing (self and trade).
Four people bought the bundle and sent me proof of purchase. I’ve not seen anyone ask for a bundle, and the offer ends in a little more than 2.5 hours (1 PM EDT).
If someone wants the bundle, drop me a DM and I will gift it.
If someone wants the bundle, drop me a DM and I will gift it.
It’s an excellent bundle, and it’s a great way to help!
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
June 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Four people bought the bundle and sent me proof of purchase. I’ve not seen anyone ask for a bundle, and the offer ends in a little more than 2.5 hours (1 PM EDT).
If someone wants the bundle, drop me a DM and I will gift it.
If someone wants the bundle, drop me a DM and I will gift it.
Thank you! Someone who wants a bundle, drop me an email so I can gift it to you!
Heya, would love to send this via DM but I can't figure out how to send images using the interface, so this'll have to do!
June 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Thank you! Someone who wants a bundle, drop me an email so I can gift it to you!
It’s an excellent bundle, and it’s a great way to help!
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
June 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
It’s an excellent bundle, and it’s a great way to help!
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
And following @zkat.tech’s lead, if someone buys the bundle and sends me proof of purchase, I will send a bundle to someone who can’t afford it. (Offer good for at least five bundles, possibly more.)
itch.io/b/3065/queer...
Given how many kids were breakdancing to “Beat Box” and “Close (to the Edit)”, and “Moments in Love” being a Quiet Storm staple, I could kinda see how this could happen. Still hilarious af though.
It gets even funnier:
In 1984, they were mistakenly crowned Best Black Act of the year by “Billboard” magazine 🤣
In 1984, they were mistakenly crowned Best Black Act of the year by “Billboard” magazine 🤣
ART OF NOISE ARE WHITE PEOPLE
BITCH WHAT THE FUCK
BITCH WHAT THE FUCK
June 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Given how many kids were breakdancing to “Beat Box” and “Close (to the Edit)”, and “Moments in Love” being a Quiet Storm staple, I could kinda see how this could happen. Still hilarious af though.
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I've retitled the thing I'm working on, gotten a book cover (thanks to @benjanun.bsky.social!!!), and it's now getting published to THREE different places!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1152...
archiveofourown.org/works/65171134
www.scribblehub.com/series/15646...
It is queer and anti-colonialist af!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1152...
archiveofourown.org/works/65171134
www.scribblehub.com/series/15646...
It is queer and anti-colonialist af!
May 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I've retitled the thing I'm working on, gotten a book cover (thanks to @benjanun.bsky.social!!!), and it's now getting published to THREE different places!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1152...
archiveofourown.org/works/65171134
www.scribblehub.com/series/15646...
It is queer and anti-colonialist af!
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1152...
archiveofourown.org/works/65171134
www.scribblehub.com/series/15646...
It is queer and anti-colonialist af!
Took a bit of a break from bluesky, news, and other things that were causing me to spiral. Now making tentative steps back.
February 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Took a bit of a break from bluesky, news, and other things that were causing me to spiral. Now making tentative steps back.
I would have a shot of this, even after knowing the smell of blown capacitors.
and, like the bottle of tequila, it comes with a tiny RIFA capacitor at the bottom of the bottle.
January 20, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I would have a shot of this, even after knowing the smell of blown capacitors.
I didn’t think I’d be this gutted by him dying. But his movies are at turns nightmarish and compassionate, surreal and visceral, fever dreams that can also be comfort watching.
January 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I didn’t think I’d be this gutted by him dying. But his movies are at turns nightmarish and compassionate, surreal and visceral, fever dreams that can also be comfort watching.
I would love to do this if given the chance. I just don’t think I will ever have that level of fame to do so.
I think regular people should be able to go into the Criterion closet and talk about which movies make them happy.
I volunteer to be the first.
I volunteer to be the first.
January 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I would love to do this if given the chance. I just don’t think I will ever have that level of fame to do so.
Ten artists to get to know me:
Genesis
Talk Talk
Richard Thompson
Tropical Fuck Storm
DOOM
DJ Rashad
Anna Meredith
Scott Walker
Silkworm
Game Theory
Genesis
Talk Talk
Richard Thompson
Tropical Fuck Storm
DOOM
DJ Rashad
Anna Meredith
Scott Walker
Silkworm
Game Theory
January 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ten artists to get to know me:
Genesis
Talk Talk
Richard Thompson
Tropical Fuck Storm
DOOM
DJ Rashad
Anna Meredith
Scott Walker
Silkworm
Game Theory
Genesis
Talk Talk
Richard Thompson
Tropical Fuck Storm
DOOM
DJ Rashad
Anna Meredith
Scott Walker
Silkworm
Game Theory
As much as I’m all about descriptive linguistics, this just makes me want to stare in the middle distance, take a pull from a bottle of Malört, and realize this isn’t even in the top 10 absurd things I’ve seen today.
The American Dialect Society Word of the Year: RAWDOG
To rawdog: taking on life without the usual protection, preparation, or comfort. Whether it’s diving into a challenge unprepared or skipping the safety net, rawdogging is about embracing risk, stone-cold sobriety, and rolling with it. #LSA2025
To rawdog: taking on life without the usual protection, preparation, or comfort. Whether it’s diving into a challenge unprepared or skipping the safety net, rawdogging is about embracing risk, stone-cold sobriety, and rolling with it. #LSA2025
January 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As much as I’m all about descriptive linguistics, this just makes me want to stare in the middle distance, take a pull from a bottle of Malört, and realize this isn’t even in the top 10 absurd things I’ve seen today.
In the 80s, I went to an elementary school that attempted to answer the question: “suppose we taught inner city kids via Socratic method and taught the Great Books?” complete with Mortimer Adler’s involvement. I suspect as fifth graders we engaged with the material deeper than the 4chan crowd.
www.newstatesman.com/culture/2025...
Opposed in every possible way to this idea
Opposed in every possible way to this idea
How 4chan became the home of the elite reader
The left is losing its grip on the literary realm.
www.newstatesman.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In the 80s, I went to an elementary school that attempted to answer the question: “suppose we taught inner city kids via Socratic method and taught the Great Books?” complete with Mortimer Adler’s involvement. I suspect as fifth graders we engaged with the material deeper than the 4chan crowd.
I honestly can never tell if someone is flirting with me or they’re just being nice. Always returns to the thought of “who the hell would be attracted to/interested in me?”
How oblivious to flirting are you? When I was 19-21, I was convinced that the girl that came to my apartment like 3 times a week and usually sat on my lap was just a good pal
January 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I honestly can never tell if someone is flirting with me or they’re just being nice. Always returns to the thought of “who the hell would be attracted to/interested in me?”
I had a night to myself yesterday, so I went to the nearby bar for a cocktail and some reading. And I got a couple of compliments on the watch, including the iridescent dial. I think I’ve got the custom build bug now.
Put together my first mechanical watch today. Thanks so much to @wildfaeriecaps.com for gifting me the parts! It was a bit tedious, especially cutting the crown stem and getting the hands on, but not terrible to do. Took around 1.5 hours with breaks.
January 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I had a night to myself yesterday, so I went to the nearby bar for a cocktail and some reading. And I got a couple of compliments on the watch, including the iridescent dial. I think I’ve got the custom build bug now.
Also, “kids having traumatic experiences and having to carry on with their days” is not the flex she thinks it is.
I don’t know who this person is but they are an idiot. The Challenger explosion was an ACCIDENT. Nobody knew it would happen and therefore were completely unprepared for what to do next. You absolute imbecile
January 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Also, “kids having traumatic experiences and having to carry on with their days” is not the flex she thinks it is.
Josie is doing fantastic work here. On Saturday evenings, G.L.O.W., American Gladiators, and ST:TNG were appointment TV for preteen Rob.
Now I am ripping and uploading the full run of the original G.L.O.W. (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) series from the late '80s
The Netflix series was fine, but VERY sanitized — the original show was incredibly audacious
Stay tuned
The Netflix series was fine, but VERY sanitized — the original show was incredibly audacious
Stay tuned
December 30, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Josie is doing fantastic work here. On Saturday evenings, G.L.O.W., American Gladiators, and ST:TNG were appointment TV for preteen Rob.
Put together my first mechanical watch today. Thanks so much to @wildfaeriecaps.com for gifting me the parts! It was a bit tedious, especially cutting the crown stem and getting the hands on, but not terrible to do. Took around 1.5 hours with breaks.
December 29, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Put together my first mechanical watch today. Thanks so much to @wildfaeriecaps.com for gifting me the parts! It was a bit tedious, especially cutting the crown stem and getting the hands on, but not terrible to do. Took around 1.5 hours with breaks.
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My gingerbread for this year. Merry Christmas and happy Voyages to all!!
December 25, 2024 at 2:15 PM
My gingerbread for this year. Merry Christmas and happy Voyages to all!!
Reposted by rob jefferson
"When you say, 'Queer Rep like woah,' what do you mean, Dax?"
I mean this:
(illustrations by Vanessa Isotton)
books.daxmurray.com/stars-and-soil
I mean this:
(illustrations by Vanessa Isotton)
books.daxmurray.com/stars-and-soil
December 21, 2024 at 10:34 PM
"When you say, 'Queer Rep like woah,' what do you mean, Dax?"
I mean this:
(illustrations by Vanessa Isotton)
books.daxmurray.com/stars-and-soil
I mean this:
(illustrations by Vanessa Isotton)
books.daxmurray.com/stars-and-soil
Pour-over and kouign-amann, the birthday breakfast of champions
December 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Pour-over and kouign-amann, the birthday breakfast of champions
This is the kind of ephemera that I love so much (see also: old broadcast bumpers/idents/sign-ons and sign-offs).
🛍️🎄 Relive the magic of holiday shopping with the “Attention Kmart Shoppers” collection at Internet Archive! Smooth tunes, vintage announcements & festive classics await. Wrap your holiday spirit in pure nostalgia ➡️ archive.org/details/Kmar... #Preservation #VanishingCulture
December 21, 2024 at 5:26 AM
This is the kind of ephemera that I love so much (see also: old broadcast bumpers/idents/sign-ons and sign-offs).
Yeah, I’m kinda trash, but I’m also a single dad getting his shit back together, both of which make dating hard.
Why yall single? Are you that terrible of a person?
December 19, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Yeah, I’m kinda trash, but I’m also a single dad getting his shit back together, both of which make dating hard.