Ema@TheClarityEditor
@theclarityeditor.bsky.social
Editor and plain language advocate. Edits for the social sciences and international development. Based in Bangkok/Tokyo. AmE/Japanese speaker (and some Spanish, German & Thai). Amateur classical singer. https://linktr.ee/theclarityeditor
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New scam alert: Phishing scammers are posting fake “account restricted” comments on #LinkedIn.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Phishing scammers are posting fake “account restricted” comments on LinkedIn
Fake LinkedIn comments warning of account restrictions are designed to trick users into revealing their login details.
www.malwarebytes.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM
New scam alert: Phishing scammers are posting fake “account restricted” comments on #LinkedIn.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Don't buy into the myth that "accessibility is only about adding alternative text to images." Alt text is important, of course. But there is so much more to accessibility, including headline structure, functional controls, color contrast, link text, plain language, and more.
January 20, 2026 at 10:43 AM
For the 2nd time, made a total hash of my fisherman's rib, trying to ladder down 😭 Next redo, I *will* remember to add a life line #KnittingBeginner 🧶
January 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM
For the 2nd time, made a total hash of my fisherman's rib, trying to ladder down 😭 Next redo, I *will* remember to add a life line #KnittingBeginner 🧶
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New report from @404media.co: #Palantir is working on a tool, Elite, for #ICE that populates a map w/potential deportation targets, brings up a dossier on each person, and provides a “confidence score” on their current address. ICE is using it to find where lots of people it might detain could be.
‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activit...
www.404media.co
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
New report from @404media.co: #Palantir is working on a tool, Elite, for #ICE that populates a map w/potential deportation targets, brings up a dossier on each person, and provides a “confidence score” on their current address. ICE is using it to find where lots of people it might detain could be.
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Accessibility improves the experience for aging populations too. Yes, you can hide yourself in your youth, your current abilities, but one day you'll need accessibility too. #accessibility #a11y
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Accessibility improves the experience for aging populations too. Yes, you can hide yourself in your youth, your current abilities, but one day you'll need accessibility too. #accessibility #a11y
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When you see a wheelchair door -- press it. Make sure it works. And don't call anyone out for using it. Here's why. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Accessibility
#Accessibility
#merylmots #accessibility | Meryl Evans, CPACC | 12 comments
How many of you have two printers? One color and one plain one? Do you only use the color printer when you need a printout with colors? It turns out that we need to use both printers consistently. If...
www.linkedin.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
When you see a wheelchair door -- press it. Make sure it works. And don't call anyone out for using it. Here's why. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Accessibility
#Accessibility
You know when you're reminiscing with an old friend about an event, only to find that you remember it completely differently? Our memories are not fixed records but made of parts that can change. We rewrite memories by mixing them with generic knowledge and current context.
Why Memories Change: How the Brain Rewrites the Past - Neuroscience News
A new review explores how episodic memories are formed, stored, and reshaped over time, revealing why our recollections of past events often change.
neurosciencenews.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
You know when you're reminiscing with an old friend about an event, only to find that you remember it completely differently? Our memories are not fixed records but made of parts that can change. We rewrite memories by mixing them with generic knowledge and current context.
There are so many technical noun strings in this web article that (1) I don't understand the sentences and (2) can't do much more than suggest hyphens for a tiny measure of clarity. Sorry, Managing Editor, it's the best I can do 🤷♀️ #AmEditing #PlainLanguage
January 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
There are so many technical noun strings in this web article that (1) I don't understand the sentences and (2) can't do much more than suggest hyphens for a tiny measure of clarity. Sorry, Managing Editor, it's the best I can do 🤷♀️ #AmEditing #PlainLanguage
"Its use in projections is remarkably more successful than most economic models" - I suppose that means something like "It is remarkably better at projections than most economic models".
I'm only lightly copyediting so stet but oof. #AmEditing
I'm only lightly copyediting so stet but oof. #AmEditing
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 AM
"Its use in projections is remarkably more successful than most economic models" - I suppose that means something like "It is remarkably better at projections than most economic models".
I'm only lightly copyediting so stet but oof. #AmEditing
I'm only lightly copyediting so stet but oof. #AmEditing
I have a stack of things to add to Plain English Club Bookmarks. I also need to send a first newsletter of 2026. And turn the whole thing into a blog. I still think Bookmarks is a really brill resource. www.plainenglish.club/bookmarks/
Plain English Bookmarks: free clear language resources
A growing directory of 220+ articles, tools, talks and resources to help you write and design clear, accessible content.
www.plainenglish.club
January 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Oh no, new acronym spotted in these genAI days: HITL, for human-in-the-loop! Human oversight is crucial when using genAI, so I wonder if HITL will become a widely recognized acronym in the coming years... Article is by Juliet John, published 12 November 2025 on Zapier's blog.
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Oh no, new acronym spotted in these genAI days: HITL, for human-in-the-loop! Human oversight is crucial when using genAI, so I wonder if HITL will become a widely recognized acronym in the coming years... Article is by Juliet John, published 12 November 2025 on Zapier's blog.
I quoted to deliver a 90-min. webinar. After contract signing, organizer decides I will also review 5 assignments and join 2nd session. Then donor demands interpretation so I shorten my content, but now it'll be simultaneous interpretation so I have to add back content 😵💫 Grrr... #FreelancerLife
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
I quoted to deliver a 90-min. webinar. After contract signing, organizer decides I will also review 5 assignments and join 2nd session. Then donor demands interpretation so I shorten my content, but now it'll be simultaneous interpretation so I have to add back content 😵💫 Grrr... #FreelancerLife
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Local news: cat/human relationship severely damaged by static electric shock accidentally administered to soft kitty belly while responding to belly rub request that (probably) wasn't a trap
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Local news: cat/human relationship severely damaged by static electric shock accidentally administered to soft kitty belly while responding to belly rub request that (probably) wasn't a trap
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Prove me wrong.
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Prove me wrong.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Longevity research is based on men's health. Women are diagnosed an avg of 4 years later across diseases & are 50% more likely to have adverse drug reactions. Women live 5 to 7 years longer than men, but far fewer of those years are spent in good health.
observer.com/2026/01/wome...
observer.com/2026/01/wome...
The Longevity Gap: How Aging Research Leaves Women Behind
Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, and Kayla Barnes-Lentz, a leading expert in female longevity, examine how today’s longevity movement remains fundamentally male-coded, and why that imbala…
observer.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Longevity research is based on men's health. Women are diagnosed an avg of 4 years later across diseases & are 50% more likely to have adverse drug reactions. Women live 5 to 7 years longer than men, but far fewer of those years are spent in good health.
observer.com/2026/01/wome...
observer.com/2026/01/wome...
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“Shniff!”
Available as a giclée art print in my Etsy shop!
You can find it here:
theartofrobhusberg.etsy.com/listing/4435...
Available as a giclée art print in my Etsy shop!
You can find it here:
theartofrobhusberg.etsy.com/listing/4435...
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
“Shniff!”
Available as a giclée art print in my Etsy shop!
You can find it here:
theartofrobhusberg.etsy.com/listing/4435...
Available as a giclée art print in my Etsy shop!
You can find it here:
theartofrobhusberg.etsy.com/listing/4435...
I'm really not feeling this pair 😑 which is making me careless and leading to endless mistakes. A part of me just wants to force myself to keep going, but should I just set them aside for now?? #SockKnitting 🧶 (Reminder to write down what I did so far, for future self...)
Realized after a 2-wk break that the number of heel flap stitches are wrong on one sock (knitting 2aat) 🤦🏻♀️ Trying to fix by moving stitches to another needle, adding a lifeline to frog back to, and just keeping things untangled 😂 🧶
#showMeYourKnits WIP
#showMeYourKnits WIP
January 12, 2026 at 3:42 AM
I'm really not feeling this pair 😑 which is making me careless and leading to endless mistakes. A part of me just wants to force myself to keep going, but should I just set them aside for now?? #SockKnitting 🧶 (Reminder to write down what I did so far, for future self...)
Realized after a 2-wk break that the number of heel flap stitches are wrong on one sock (knitting 2aat) 🤦🏻♀️ Trying to fix by moving stitches to another needle, adding a lifeline to frog back to, and just keeping things untangled 😂 🧶
#showMeYourKnits WIP
#showMeYourKnits WIP
January 11, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Realized after a 2-wk break that the number of heel flap stitches are wrong on one sock (knitting 2aat) 🤦🏻♀️ Trying to fix by moving stitches to another needle, adding a lifeline to frog back to, and just keeping things untangled 😂 🧶
#showMeYourKnits WIP
#showMeYourKnits WIP
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A common question about alt text is whether or not it's appropriate to mention attributes like race or skin tone. A common response is, "It depends." In this post, Tolu Adegbite explains how race can be relevant and important in providing context.
medium.com/shopify-ux/t...
medium.com/shopify-ux/t...
The case for describing race in alternative text attributes
How to describe race in alt text and why it’s important
medium.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
A common question about alt text is whether or not it's appropriate to mention attributes like race or skin tone. A common response is, "It depends." In this post, Tolu Adegbite explains how race can be relevant and important in providing context.
medium.com/shopify-ux/t...
medium.com/shopify-ux/t...
I cleaned my keyboard! #TinyJoys And I can't show you how much dirt was on it 😳
First challenge of the year: learning to type "6" correctly! I can touch type but always (improperly, according to my HS typing class) used my right hand to reach 6. That was fine until I got my beloved split keyboard. (And omg I need to clean my keyboard! 😱)
January 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I cleaned my keyboard! #TinyJoys And I can't show you how much dirt was on it 😳
Webinar: Art of the Query
Knowing when to query and how to ask well is a core editorial skill. Join this webinar to build confidence in querying, improve editorial judgement, and strengthen communication with authors and clients.
📅 29 Jan 2026 | 🕒 3pm – 4pm GMT
🔗 www.ciep.uk/events/event...
Knowing when to query and how to ask well is a core editorial skill. Join this webinar to build confidence in querying, improve editorial judgement, and strengthen communication with authors and clients.
📅 29 Jan 2026 | 🕒 3pm – 4pm GMT
🔗 www.ciep.uk/events/event...
January 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
"Antielite" or "anti-elite"? Collins Dictionary has the unhyphenated entry but not Merriam-Webster or Oxford. I find the unhyphenated version harder to parse. #AmEditing
January 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
"Antielite" or "anti-elite"? Collins Dictionary has the unhyphenated entry but not Merriam-Webster or Oxford. I find the unhyphenated version harder to parse. #AmEditing
An unexpected rush job gave me the chance to practice editing triage. "I shall do the best job possible in the time that I have" was my mantra. Grateful to Hester Higton, Ashley Lowe and Adrienne Montegomerie for their teaching! #AmEditing #AmLearning #Edibuddies
scieditor.ca/2020/09/edit...
scieditor.ca/2020/09/edit...
Edit Faster! Triage for the Eight-minute Editor – Right Angels and Polo Bears
Right Angels and Polo Bears
scieditor.ca
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
An unexpected rush job gave me the chance to practice editing triage. "I shall do the best job possible in the time that I have" was my mantra. Grateful to Hester Higton, Ashley Lowe and Adrienne Montegomerie for their teaching! #AmEditing #AmLearning #Edibuddies
scieditor.ca/2020/09/edit...
scieditor.ca/2020/09/edit...