Ulrike
@ulidig.bsky.social
I like birds, books, & podcasts. She/her.
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Ulrike
@ulidig.bsky.social
· Jan 10
Friendly reminder: Bsky doesn't censor words. You can say things like kill and fuck here.
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
There is no algorithm here. Type the word like a grown up or say something else.
Fck c*ncer =/= FUCK CANCER.
Fck c*ncer =/= FUCK CANCER.
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I do not wish to be critical, but some of you are naming things that are extremely not universally beloved. Also, many of you are insane.
January 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I do not wish to be critical, but some of you are naming things that are extremely not universally beloved. Also, many of you are insane.
This is a good answer. Krispy Kreme are definitely "mid."
I lived in the original home of Krispy Kreme for years. A person took me out on a very awkward date I didn't realize was a date at the original Krispy Kreme with the original "hot" sign.
And I just...they're so unsatisfying. Like they're EMPTY somehow.
Anyway more for all y'all I guess.
And I just...they're so unsatisfying. Like they're EMPTY somehow.
Anyway more for all y'all I guess.
Guys, I really need to talk about something dumb and meaningless. What's a universally beloved sweet treat that you think is just mid? For me, it's meringue.
February 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
This is a good answer. Krispy Kreme are definitely "mid."
It's February, and the geese are flying north!
February 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
It's February, and the geese are flying north!
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
February 02,1949
February 02,1949
February 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
February 02,1949
February 02,1949
*taps sign* When you add asterisks to Neil Gaiman's name, it doesn't make your post less offensive. It just breaks the filters people have in place to avoid reading about him.
Knock it off!
Knock it off!
Friendly reminder: Bsky doesn't censor words. You can say things like kill and fuck here.
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
When you choose to bowdlerize words on Bsky, it just breaks people's filters. If you type "r*pe" it means that anyone who has a filter to block the word "rape" still sees your post. Knock it off!
February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
*taps sign* When you add asterisks to Neil Gaiman's name, it doesn't make your post less offensive. It just breaks the filters people have in place to avoid reading about him.
Knock it off!
Knock it off!
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Neil Gaiman about to get his second act.
X is hiring a creative writing specialist at $40 an hour to make Grok better at writing and a true LOL at the qualifications
January 31, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Neil Gaiman about to get his second act.
FYI, Neil Gaiman is attempting a rehabilitation tour. Mute accordingly.
February 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
FYI, Neil Gaiman is attempting a rehabilitation tour. Mute accordingly.
LOL I also went 😕 about Damon as Odysseus.
When I first saw the headline: I mean, I’m not thrilled about Matt Damon’s casting either…
But of course it’s something creepy, dumb,& weird. An obsession about Sparta & their aryan warrior fantasy?
But I didn’t know Lupita was Helen of Troy & that’s brilliant. The rest of the cast sounds amazing.
But of course it’s something creepy, dumb,& weird. An obsession about Sparta & their aryan warrior fantasy?
But I didn’t know Lupita was Helen of Troy & that’s brilliant. The rest of the cast sounds amazing.
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
LOL I also went 😕 about Damon as Odysseus.
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If anyone says Lupita Nyong’o is miscast as the most beautiful woman in the world, you know you can safely discard any further opinions from that person
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
If anyone says Lupita Nyong’o is miscast as the most beautiful woman in the world, you know you can safely discard any further opinions from that person
<3
So caught up in the euphoria of having Lupita Nyong'o, that for a minute she lived in a world where racism didn't exist.
So caught up in the euphoria of having Lupita Nyong'o, that for a minute she lived in a world where racism didn't exist.
Okay, I missed that Lupita Nyong'o was cast as Helen of Troy. I thought we were all just talking about how gorgeous she is because, you know, she exists.
Anyway, basically perfect casting.
Anyway, basically perfect casting.
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
<3
So caught up in the euphoria of having Lupita Nyong'o, that for a minute she lived in a world where racism didn't exist.
So caught up in the euphoria of having Lupita Nyong'o, that for a minute she lived in a world where racism didn't exist.
I bet $20 she can't pronounce my VERY VERY GERMAN NAME.
(Apologies for putting this video in your feed. I needed to make this about me and my name trauma.)
(Apologies for putting this video in your feed. I needed to make this about me and my name trauma.)
Racist streamer Lilly Gaddis is angry about reports that Lupita Nyong'o is playing Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of "The Odyssey": "If I can't pronounce your name, what are you doing here?"
February 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I bet $20 she can't pronounce my VERY VERY GERMAN NAME.
(Apologies for putting this video in your feed. I needed to make this about me and my name trauma.)
(Apologies for putting this video in your feed. I needed to make this about me and my name trauma.)
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New, by me: A must-read NYT Magazine report showed how Senator Chuck Grassley's oversight work as Judiciary Committee chair led to career FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no investigation supporting their alleged wrongdoing.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
NYT report: Chuck Grassley helped end FBI careers
Laura Belin: Grassley's oversight work led to senior FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no due process.
www.bleedingheartland.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
New, by me: A must-read NYT Magazine report showed how Senator Chuck Grassley's oversight work as Judiciary Committee chair led to career FBI agents or supervisors being forced out, in some cases with no investigation supporting their alleged wrongdoing.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/02/n...
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Ok here is a list of all the anti-ICE indie nail polishes that I know of, so far.
Disclaimer: I haven't tried any of them* so idk how they are in practice, and this is not a thread of reviews
Disclaimer: I haven't tried any of them* so idk how they are in practice, and this is not a thread of reviews
I have Things To Do but am considering starting a Big Thread of all the indie nail polish makers with an anti-ICE nail polish, just to feel something that isn't depressing
February 2, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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never been a better time to check out r/AskHistorians: 2006 just dropped!
February 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
never been a better time to check out r/AskHistorians: 2006 just dropped!
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Troublemaker is my middle name.
February 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Troublemaker is my middle name.
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Look, folks: President Trump shitting his pants live on camera is a DISTRACTION from the Epstein files, which are in turn a DISTRACTION from ICE’s gestapo tactics which are themselves a DISTRACTION from the affordability crisis…
(1/13,597)
(1/13,597)
February 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Look, folks: President Trump shitting his pants live on camera is a DISTRACTION from the Epstein files, which are in turn a DISTRACTION from ICE’s gestapo tactics which are themselves a DISTRACTION from the affordability crisis…
(1/13,597)
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Many of our NIH colleagues have signed a letter refusing to let HHS/NIH funding be used as a pawn to continue funding of ICE terrorism. These are people whose paychecks and lives are on the line. Where do you stand? 🧪
www.savehhs.org/letter-we-wi...
www.savehhs.org/letter-we-wi...
Save HHS | Support Public Health – Take Action Now
Save HHS is a collaboration among the National Public Health Coalition, 27 UNIHTED, and countless current and former HHS staff. Join us in calling for public health as a vital government service. The ...
www.savehhs.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Many of our NIH colleagues have signed a letter refusing to let HHS/NIH funding be used as a pawn to continue funding of ICE terrorism. These are people whose paychecks and lives are on the line. Where do you stand? 🧪
www.savehhs.org/letter-we-wi...
www.savehhs.org/letter-we-wi...
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"The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over."
Mamdani Forces Delivery Apps to Pay Back $4.6 Million Cheated From Drivers
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already scored a major win for deliveristas working for three delivery giants.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
"The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over."
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While I am sure the GOP will make every attempt to undermine the 2026 election, the strongest rebuke of Election Doomerism is that, in the last 13 months, Republicans have failed to flip a single legislative seat, anywhere.
They are losing ground, and losing it fast.
They are losing ground, and losing it fast.
You know how I reported that Dems flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play throughout 2025, so more than one in five?
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
February 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM
While I am sure the GOP will make every attempt to undermine the 2026 election, the strongest rebuke of Election Doomerism is that, in the last 13 months, Republicans have failed to flip a single legislative seat, anywhere.
They are losing ground, and losing it fast.
They are losing ground, and losing it fast.
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Tonight other dumb napkin cartoon…
February 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Tonight other dumb napkin cartoon…
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My main takeaway here is that — outside of gear that is literally used by law enforcement and government agencies in different parts of the globe — it's actually kinda hard for journalists covering stuff in the U.S. to find gear that will protect them right now. www.niemanlab.org/2026/01/what...
What a safety expert thinks journalists should know about “less than lethal” rounds and chemical irritants used by ICE
"The consideration that we make with all of our recommendations is, 'What is the safest thing you can use while still getting your assignment done?’"
www.niemanlab.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:16 PM
My main takeaway here is that — outside of gear that is literally used by law enforcement and government agencies in different parts of the globe — it's actually kinda hard for journalists covering stuff in the U.S. to find gear that will protect them right now. www.niemanlab.org/2026/01/what...
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Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
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Gonna beg media not to just repeat Trump's obviously bullshit framing in the headlines. Tell readers the truth in the headlines.
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Breaking news: President Trump said that the Kennedy Center could temporarily close for roughly two years to undergo construction.
https://wapo.st/49VsdCk
https://wapo.st/49VsdCk
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Gonna beg media not to just repeat Trump's obviously bullshit framing in the headlines. Tell readers the truth in the headlines.
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
I don't fly enough to have "miles" but if you'd like to donate, the link is in the thread.
a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I don't fly enough to have "miles" but if you'd like to donate, the link is in the thread.