@betonica.bsky.social
Herbalist, chemist, firefighter, emt, reader of trashy novels. Currently addicted to iNaturalist; there will be a new personal fad in a few months or years or something.
And yeah, my name's Allison, but I prefer betonica up there in lights.
And yeah, my name's Allison, but I prefer betonica up there in lights.
My account here is pretty quiet... because I never post. And yes, I know this is just a meme swiped from That Other Platform. But I liked it.
August 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My account here is pretty quiet... because I never post. And yes, I know this is just a meme swiped from That Other Platform. But I liked it.
Whoah. The three articles I wrote when getting my PhD are on this stolen-for-plagiarism-machines list. (Does the article come through? I'm still not getting the hang of bluesky...). I'll add my name to the class action suit.
Since this came out I've been so bitterly amused by how *much* of my stuff is here. Folks have spent so much energy declaring my work inferior and me a "DEI hire"... but then they stole every book, story, and even interview to feed their plagiarism machines.
And yeah, I'm adding my name.
And yeah, I'm adding my name.
"If your books were uploaded to LibGen/fed into the LLMs, add your name to the potential class action lawsuit by tomorrow." Details:
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
August 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Whoah. The three articles I wrote when getting my PhD are on this stolen-for-plagiarism-machines list. (Does the article come through? I'm still not getting the hang of bluesky...). I'll add my name to the class action suit.
Allow me to share one of my favorite tumblr polls of all time
August 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
No, I'm not for war, either. I'm sort of amazed (and horrified) that we haven't evolved past it, by now.
July 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
No, I'm not for war, either. I'm sort of amazed (and horrified) that we haven't evolved past it, by now.
Posted elsenet. I rarely post politics, but just in case anyone was in any doubt. Better put it here, too, in the echo-chamber ;)
Cousin pointed out that it leaves out being against war, so that post is next.
Cousin pointed out that it leaves out being against war, so that post is next.
July 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Posted elsenet. I rarely post politics, but just in case anyone was in any doubt. Better put it here, too, in the echo-chamber ;)
Cousin pointed out that it leaves out being against war, so that post is next.
Cousin pointed out that it leaves out being against war, so that post is next.
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the core idea that can radicalize people is so simple:
there is enough.
there is enough food to feed everyone. enough resources to house everyone. money and technology and medicine to stop the suffering of people around the globe.
once you accept that there's only one question:
why don't we?
there is enough.
there is enough food to feed everyone. enough resources to house everyone. money and technology and medicine to stop the suffering of people around the globe.
once you accept that there's only one question:
why don't we?
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
the core idea that can radicalize people is so simple:
there is enough.
there is enough food to feed everyone. enough resources to house everyone. money and technology and medicine to stop the suffering of people around the globe.
once you accept that there's only one question:
why don't we?
there is enough.
there is enough food to feed everyone. enough resources to house everyone. money and technology and medicine to stop the suffering of people around the globe.
once you accept that there's only one question:
why don't we?
I'm still waiting for the Pants-on-Fire app.
June 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'm still waiting for the Pants-on-Fire app.
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It is time for state and local governments to arrest masked officers who won’t produce warrants and who have no proof someone is undocumented.
Kidnappers should be arrested and indicted and tried for kidnapping and serve the many years such sentences carry.
Kidnappers should be arrested and indicted and tried for kidnapping and serve the many years such sentences carry.
June 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It is time for state and local governments to arrest masked officers who won’t produce warrants and who have no proof someone is undocumented.
Kidnappers should be arrested and indicted and tried for kidnapping and serve the many years such sentences carry.
Kidnappers should be arrested and indicted and tried for kidnapping and serve the many years such sentences carry.
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good news out of california.
We’re announcing new legislation — the No Secret Police Act (SB 627) — to ban local/state/federal law enforcement, w/ some exceptions, from covering their faces when interacting w/ the public & require them to wear identifying info.
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
June 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
good news out of california.
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Ducklings learning to chase bugs. You’re welcome.
June 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Ducklings learning to chase bugs. You’re welcome.
The American Gestapo is apparently really upset that we keep calling them the American Gestapo. Good going. Carry on.
June 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The American Gestapo is apparently really upset that we keep calling them the American Gestapo. Good going. Carry on.
In a fit of boredom over on That Other Site, I declared April lolcat revival month. This was a good one, and while probably not my #1, it got the most reacts (28).
May 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In a fit of boredom over on That Other Site, I declared April lolcat revival month. This was a good one, and while probably not my #1, it got the most reacts (28).
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they deliver
There is USPS discourse so I need everyone to know the coolest thing about the Post Office
THEY RUN A MULE TRAIN FIVE DAYS A WEEK SO THE HAVUSUPAI PEOPLE CAN GET MAIL
THEY RUN A MULE TRAIN FIVE DAYS A WEEK SO THE HAVUSUPAI PEOPLE CAN GET MAIL
Mule train delivery - U.S. Postal Facts
POSTAL FACT: The most unusual delivery method used by USPS is a mule train in Arizona. The mules carry mail, food and supplies down a 9-mile trail to the Havasupai Indians at the bottom of the Grand C...
facts.usps.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:31 AM
they deliver
I pretty much block anyone who follows me who I don't know. But one *sure fire* way to be blocked is if you follow me and then, when I go to your profile, it says "don't DM me unless you're going to buy my product". BAM. (Where do these people get off??)
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I pretty much block anyone who follows me who I don't know. But one *sure fire* way to be blocked is if you follow me and then, when I go to your profile, it says "don't DM me unless you're going to buy my product". BAM. (Where do these people get off??)
I wonder what it will be like? Should I start hoarding toilet paper now, do you think?
TFW you’re at 39% approval and the economic pain hasn’t hit yet.
April 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I wonder what it will be like? Should I start hoarding toilet paper now, do you think?
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April 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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People used to make jokes about hiding one's savings under the mattress.
April 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
People used to make jokes about hiding one's savings under the mattress.
Sheesh. Didn't y'all read "The Emperor's New Clothes" as kids?? (I know, I know. I'm speaking to the wrong audience.)
April 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Sheesh. Didn't y'all read "The Emperor's New Clothes" as kids?? (I know, I know. I'm speaking to the wrong audience.)
I don't know who Oliver Kornetzke is, but I'm pondering ways to follow his advice (excerpt):
"NO violence. [...]Not a shred. That gives them the excuse they’re desperately craving to justify tyranny. What we need is coordinated, irritating, clever-as-hell, petty-as-fuck, infuriating noncompliance."
"NO violence. [...]Not a shred. That gives them the excuse they’re desperately craving to justify tyranny. What we need is coordinated, irritating, clever-as-hell, petty-as-fuck, infuriating noncompliance."
April 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I don't know who Oliver Kornetzke is, but I'm pondering ways to follow his advice (excerpt):
"NO violence. [...]Not a shred. That gives them the excuse they’re desperately craving to justify tyranny. What we need is coordinated, irritating, clever-as-hell, petty-as-fuck, infuriating noncompliance."
"NO violence. [...]Not a shred. That gives them the excuse they’re desperately craving to justify tyranny. What we need is coordinated, irritating, clever-as-hell, petty-as-fuck, infuriating noncompliance."
I posted this (on fb) six years ago. They've clearly been working all that time since. Yes!!
April 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I posted this (on fb) six years ago. They've clearly been working all that time since. Yes!!
"When I complained to Hannah about the woodchucks that get into our garden at night and demolish everything at ground level, she wistfully mentioned the slim possibility of getting a license from the town of Norwich to use heavy artillery in the back yard." Suzanne Spencer 1995, re Hannah Croasdale
April 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"When I complained to Hannah about the woodchucks that get into our garden at night and demolish everything at ground level, she wistfully mentioned the slim possibility of getting a license from the town of Norwich to use heavy artillery in the back yard." Suzanne Spencer 1995, re Hannah Croasdale
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Sign of the day…Chicago
April 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Sign of the day…Chicago
This is all over my fb feed, so I figured I'd put it here. Just for reference, ya know.
April 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This is all over my fb feed, so I figured I'd put it here. Just for reference, ya know.
Thank you, @piglet.bsky.social for all of your shares of the huge protests! I really appreciate being kept updated.
And, wow. Very impressive.
And, wow. Very impressive.
April 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Thank you, @piglet.bsky.social for all of your shares of the huge protests! I really appreciate being kept updated.
And, wow. Very impressive.
And, wow. Very impressive.
I HAVE HIGH SPEED INTERNET!!! Out here in the boondocks!
(Sorry for yelling) I don't know how many years ago I got DSL and thought that was a big deal. This is amazing.
still to figure out: how to get more to the outlying buildings, and how to get the house batteries to talk to it. But hey!
(Sorry for yelling) I don't know how many years ago I got DSL and thought that was a big deal. This is amazing.
still to figure out: how to get more to the outlying buildings, and how to get the house batteries to talk to it. But hey!
April 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I HAVE HIGH SPEED INTERNET!!! Out here in the boondocks!
(Sorry for yelling) I don't know how many years ago I got DSL and thought that was a big deal. This is amazing.
still to figure out: how to get more to the outlying buildings, and how to get the house batteries to talk to it. But hey!
(Sorry for yelling) I don't know how many years ago I got DSL and thought that was a big deal. This is amazing.
still to figure out: how to get more to the outlying buildings, and how to get the house batteries to talk to it. But hey!