uwtartarus
@uwtartarus.bsky.social
He/Him
Star Trek and TTRPG nerd
Some sort of leftist
IDIC
Star Trek and TTRPG nerd
Some sort of leftist
IDIC
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"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"And James Bond, who did NOT die"
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what the fuck dark ages ass shit is this
Under-the-weather TikTokers are slicing raw potatoes and placing them in their — and their children’s — socks before bed. The theory is that the potato draws out toxins.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
No, putting a potato in your sock will not cure a cold
TikTokers are placing slices of raw potatoes in their — and their children’s socks — overnight to cure illnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
what the fuck dark ages ass shit is this
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China Melville's Bas-Lag.
Name your fav fictional setting.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 AM
China Melville's Bas-Lag.
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I like the insight that small characters see treasure everywhere. Matches are instant torches. Floss is strong rope. A thimble's a helmet. Etc.
A good post about why Mausritter and other small-likes are awesome.
A good post about why Mausritter and other small-likes are awesome.
New Blogpost: I’d Rather Be a Mouse Than an Elf
Why sword & whiskers fantasy is more gameable than your standard pseudo-medieval fantasy settings.
#osr #ttrpg #MausritterMonth
Why sword & whiskers fantasy is more gameable than your standard pseudo-medieval fantasy settings.
#osr #ttrpg #MausritterMonth
I’d Rather Be a Mouse Than an Elf — Prismatic Wasteland
I love pretending to be an elf just as much as the next guy, but it pales in comparison to the joys of pretending to be a mouse with a sewing needle sword at my side.
www.prismaticwasteland.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I like the insight that small characters see treasure everywhere. Matches are instant torches. Floss is strong rope. A thimble's a helmet. Etc.
A good post about why Mausritter and other small-likes are awesome.
A good post about why Mausritter and other small-likes are awesome.
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I found the only comment on the High Tide ban that matters:
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I found the only comment on the High Tide ban that matters:
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No, using AI generated stuff as a "placeholder" on your crowdfunding campaign is not OK either.
If the visuals are THAT important to getting your project funded, then you need to pay a person up front for those key visuals and deliver a consistent end product to your backers.
If the visuals are THAT important to getting your project funded, then you need to pay a person up front for those key visuals and deliver a consistent end product to your backers.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
No, using AI generated stuff as a "placeholder" on your crowdfunding campaign is not OK either.
If the visuals are THAT important to getting your project funded, then you need to pay a person up front for those key visuals and deliver a consistent end product to your backers.
If the visuals are THAT important to getting your project funded, then you need to pay a person up front for those key visuals and deliver a consistent end product to your backers.
Tempting as it may be, TTRPG folks should know that genAI is not our friend and we should commission artists instead. 😒
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Tempting as it may be, TTRPG folks should know that genAI is not our friend and we should commission artists instead. 😒
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it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
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It's an actual misread of Gygax to believe that the racism and sexism of DnD was not put there on purpose. There are dozens of examples from the man himself that he believed in a racial and sexual hierarchy. It's a disservice to the artform itself to imply anything in DnD was put there by accident.
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It's an actual misread of Gygax to believe that the racism and sexism of DnD was not put there on purpose. There are dozens of examples from the man himself that he believed in a racial and sexual hierarchy. It's a disservice to the artform itself to imply anything in DnD was put there by accident.
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In stitches!
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In stitches!
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Some real 'when did you stop beating your partner' energy from the NYT here.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Some real 'when did you stop beating your partner' energy from the NYT here.
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Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
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Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
Run for Something
Find offices you can run for
runforwhat.net
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
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more people need to read Cyclonopedia.
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
more people need to read Cyclonopedia.
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RIP Baudrillard you would have loved this shit
New uncanny valley unlocked: inflatable corn maze for urban fall fests.
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 AM
RIP Baudrillard you would have loved this shit
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Holodeck arch concept art for Star Trek the Next Generation.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Holodeck arch concept art for Star Trek the Next Generation.
Absolutely hate how chrome will just add new widgets to the top of my mobile browser. I have never wanted to talk into my phone, don't add new buttons that get in the way of the usual bottons/features. 😒
November 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Absolutely hate how chrome will just add new widgets to the top of my mobile browser. I have never wanted to talk into my phone, don't add new buttons that get in the way of the usual bottons/features. 😒
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That’s funny, I believe the C suite of Palantir being executed by guillotine is preferable to a surveillance state.
Palantir CEO Says a Surveillance State Is Preferable to China Winning the AI Race
He also had strong opinions about people's
gizmodo.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
That’s funny, I believe the C suite of Palantir being executed by guillotine is preferable to a surveillance state.
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.
We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
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Vince Gilligan had the 'Pluribus' credits include 'this show was made by humans'
"I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit"
(via Variety)
"I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit"
(via Variety)
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Vince Gilligan had the 'Pluribus' credits include 'this show was made by humans'
"I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit"
(via Variety)
"I hate AI. AI is the world’s most expensive and energy-intensive plagiarism machine. I think there’s a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit"
(via Variety)