Glenn Birmingham
@birminghamglenn.bsky.social
Writer, fountain pen enthusiast, ethical software engineer. Recovering from stroke & brain damage.
Unemployed, Patreon support appreciated!
Trans/NB
He/Him
https://patreon.com/BirminghamGlenn
https://stetpublishing.com
Unemployed, Patreon support appreciated!
Trans/NB
He/Him
https://patreon.com/BirminghamGlenn
https://stetpublishing.com
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It's literally all they do! They make answer-shaped answers!
Incidentally that's one of the reasons they work reasonably well as coding assistance - getting the code into the right shape is like 80% of the job.
Incidentally that's one of the reasons they work reasonably well as coding assistance - getting the code into the right shape is like 80% of the job.
May 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's literally all they do! They make answer-shaped answers!
Incidentally that's one of the reasons they work reasonably well as coding assistance - getting the code into the right shape is like 80% of the job.
Incidentally that's one of the reasons they work reasonably well as coding assistance - getting the code into the right shape is like 80% of the job.
It's only going to get worse. With AI generated content being output without fact checking and editorial review from publishers, how can you trust that the sources you depend on are factually correct? For anything.
Where do you go to find truth?
Where do you go to find truth?
Update: looks like it's real! We are so fucking fucked. Just totally cooked. Nothing matters anymore. The boundaries of real information have collapsed utterly, and we are all living in a dream-slurry of garbage puked up by billionaire computers. Anything is true and everything is false.
Wait, is this -- is this real? They actually published a list of books that may or may not exist? (The Last Algorithm by Andy Weir is, for example, not an actual book!) Please, jfc, tell me this isn't real. I'm not finding it online anywhere, which makes me hope it's fake? Gotta be fake, please?
May 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It's only going to get worse. With AI generated content being output without fact checking and editorial review from publishers, how can you trust that the sources you depend on are factually correct? For anything.
Where do you go to find truth?
Where do you go to find truth?
Still alive. A week from now I see a cardiologist and maybe start to get some answers about what's wrong with me!
May 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Still alive. A week from now I see a cardiologist and maybe start to get some answers about what's wrong with me!
There's no wrong way to read. Readers give us their precious time and attention and are gambling that we're going to tell a story they enjoy. If they skip the parts they don't enjoy, it's no less of an honor that they're finding and sticking with the parts they do.
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I know I'm *barely* a writer, and I do TTRPGs, but this is incredibly bleak!
Why would I, as a writer, ever edit my writing in such a way as to appeal to people who seemingly have no interest in reading?
Presumably, to make more sales on a subpar product that ruins my reputation? 🎲 ✍
Why would I, as a writer, ever edit my writing in such a way as to appeal to people who seemingly have no interest in reading?
Presumably, to make more sales on a subpar product that ruins my reputation? 🎲 ✍
May 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
There's no wrong way to read. Readers give us their precious time and attention and are gambling that we're going to tell a story they enjoy. If they skip the parts they don't enjoy, it's no less of an honor that they're finding and sticking with the parts they do.
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I am still alive, for anyone wondering!
Recovered enough to start looking for jobs again, but not recovered enough to do taxes, fix the website, or write.
Thank you to everyone who has given us financial support through Patreon these past few years. It gives me hope and a reason to keep going.
Recovered enough to start looking for jobs again, but not recovered enough to do taxes, fix the website, or write.
Thank you to everyone who has given us financial support through Patreon these past few years. It gives me hope and a reason to keep going.
March 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I am still alive, for anyone wondering!
Recovered enough to start looking for jobs again, but not recovered enough to do taxes, fix the website, or write.
Thank you to everyone who has given us financial support through Patreon these past few years. It gives me hope and a reason to keep going.
Recovered enough to start looking for jobs again, but not recovered enough to do taxes, fix the website, or write.
Thank you to everyone who has given us financial support through Patreon these past few years. It gives me hope and a reason to keep going.
I'm still alive. I may have a lead on some self-employment that will bring in a whole $20/month!!
January 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I'm still alive. I may have a lead on some self-employment that will bring in a whole $20/month!!
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Fellow and future GryphIn fans, I present you with this GryphIn themed meme template to share your hard-decision moments, in graphical, furry, and feathery form!
P.S. If you haven't already, go read Gryphon Insurrection by @kvalenagle.bsky.social
#GryphonInsurrection #gryphon #meme #2buttons
P.S. If you haven't already, go read Gryphon Insurrection by @kvalenagle.bsky.social
#GryphonInsurrection #gryphon #meme #2buttons
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Fellow and future GryphIn fans, I present you with this GryphIn themed meme template to share your hard-decision moments, in graphical, furry, and feathery form!
P.S. If you haven't already, go read Gryphon Insurrection by @kvalenagle.bsky.social
#GryphonInsurrection #gryphon #meme #2buttons
P.S. If you haven't already, go read Gryphon Insurrection by @kvalenagle.bsky.social
#GryphonInsurrection #gryphon #meme #2buttons
Can't social, low functionality, high stress. Still alive.
January 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Can't social, low functionality, high stress. Still alive.
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Alt text:
Green background with triangle shapes. Text reads; the first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S.
You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
Green background with triangle shapes. Text reads; the first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S.
You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
If you ever share / repost anything, please let it be this
January 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Alt text:
Green background with triangle shapes. Text reads; the first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S.
You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
Green background with triangle shapes. Text reads; the first transgender suicide hotline is now up and running in the U.S.
You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
It's been a rough week.
December 29, 2024 at 4:18 AM
It's been a rough week.
I want to give a huge thank you to @mads5408.bsky.social. You read every post I write and frequently share them. Logging in to see that you read something I posted gives me a feeling of connection, ties me to the world. Gives me a reason to keep trying.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you.
December 23, 2024 at 1:07 AM
I want to give a huge thank you to @mads5408.bsky.social. You read every post I write and frequently share them. Logging in to see that you read something I posted gives me a feeling of connection, ties me to the world. Gives me a reason to keep trying.
I appreciate you.
I appreciate you.
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paypal.me/calmarkel
#HelpSky
#MutualAid
#MABoost
Trying to get £500 together for the end of the month so I don't end up homeless
#HelpSky
#MutualAid
#MABoost
Trying to get £500 together for the end of the month so I don't end up homeless
Pay Calmarkel's Web Serial using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/calmarkel and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
paypal.me
December 22, 2024 at 2:11 PM
paypal.me/calmarkel
#HelpSky
#MutualAid
#MABoost
Trying to get £500 together for the end of the month so I don't end up homeless
#HelpSky
#MutualAid
#MABoost
Trying to get £500 together for the end of the month so I don't end up homeless
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Hello folks, it's the Christmas season which I will take advantage of to say if you'd like to keep supporting me or help me get something nice for myself, here's my paypal. I've had quite a year full of ups and downs, medical issues included. Thank you so much!
www.paypal.com/paypalme/yap...
www.paypal.com/paypalme/yap...
Pay Tonya Song using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/YapaviMusic and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
www.paypal.com
December 22, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Hello folks, it's the Christmas season which I will take advantage of to say if you'd like to keep supporting me or help me get something nice for myself, here's my paypal. I've had quite a year full of ups and downs, medical issues included. Thank you so much!
www.paypal.com/paypalme/yap...
www.paypal.com/paypalme/yap...
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A doctor friend once told me that procrastination is the brain trying to get the rest you refuse to give it, and honestly, nothing has ever made more sense to me.
December 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
A doctor friend once told me that procrastination is the brain trying to get the rest you refuse to give it, and honestly, nothing has ever made more sense to me.
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Science friends, can you recommend me books about animals who decorate themselves whether it be with mud or stones or little sea anemones?
December 22, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Science friends, can you recommend me books about animals who decorate themselves whether it be with mud or stones or little sea anemones?
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Happy Winter Solstice!
These photos were taken with a pinhole camera I made from a beer can and left out from Summer to Winter Solstice - a 6 month exposure.
Bottom line = Winter Solstice. Top line = Summer Solstice.
The lines are the Sun moving across the sky w/some reflections. No line = clouds
These photos were taken with a pinhole camera I made from a beer can and left out from Summer to Winter Solstice - a 6 month exposure.
Bottom line = Winter Solstice. Top line = Summer Solstice.
The lines are the Sun moving across the sky w/some reflections. No line = clouds
December 21, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Happy Winter Solstice!
These photos were taken with a pinhole camera I made from a beer can and left out from Summer to Winter Solstice - a 6 month exposure.
Bottom line = Winter Solstice. Top line = Summer Solstice.
The lines are the Sun moving across the sky w/some reflections. No line = clouds
These photos were taken with a pinhole camera I made from a beer can and left out from Summer to Winter Solstice - a 6 month exposure.
Bottom line = Winter Solstice. Top line = Summer Solstice.
The lines are the Sun moving across the sky w/some reflections. No line = clouds
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1/ As people consider the possibility that “the perfect crime” might allow someone to get away with murder, I share the story of the “Mumu Bandit”. I’ve previously posted this elsewhere.
This will be a lengthy thread.
In 1995-96, I clerked for Judge Herbert Maletz in the District of Maryland.
This will be a lengthy thread.
In 1995-96, I clerked for Judge Herbert Maletz in the District of Maryland.
December 5, 2024 at 1:02 PM
1/ As people consider the possibility that “the perfect crime” might allow someone to get away with murder, I share the story of the “Mumu Bandit”. I’ve previously posted this elsewhere.
This will be a lengthy thread.
In 1995-96, I clerked for Judge Herbert Maletz in the District of Maryland.
This will be a lengthy thread.
In 1995-96, I clerked for Judge Herbert Maletz in the District of Maryland.
Okay, this is my autism getting in the way, but ownership can be transferred. Can vulvas be transferred? Because I think I have one I don't need anymore. Free to a good home. Leaving it at the curb, first come first served, no DMs.
CW: Vibrators and the best gift
Vulva-owning clients occasionally ask me if I have “toy” recommendations.
So, I ask them if they have used a clitoral suction device. If they say no, I suggest they look into The Womanizer brand
Every last one of them is happy with my recommendation.
#vibrators
Vulva-owning clients occasionally ask me if I have “toy” recommendations.
So, I ask them if they have used a clitoral suction device. If they say no, I suggest they look into The Womanizer brand
Every last one of them is happy with my recommendation.
#vibrators
December 21, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Okay, this is my autism getting in the way, but ownership can be transferred. Can vulvas be transferred? Because I think I have one I don't need anymore. Free to a good home. Leaving it at the curb, first come first served, no DMs.
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Cis writers often forget our poison glands and ability to spit acid.
#TransWriters
18) Wisdom Wednesday: what do cis authors get wrong about trans characters?
I'm really interested to see the answers to this one
18) Wisdom Wednesday: what do cis authors get wrong about trans characters?
I'm really interested to see the answers to this one
December 21, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Cis writers often forget our poison glands and ability to spit acid.
Didn't read the article so I don't know why she lost her voice (too many scripts on the site), but as I approach 18 months of intermittently losing my ability to conceptualize and speak words...
Buckle up, my crazy brain injury story incoming! 🧵
#braindamage #recovery #writing
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Buckle up, my crazy brain injury story incoming! 🧵
#braindamage #recovery #writing
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December 21, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Didn't read the article so I don't know why she lost her voice (too many scripts on the site), but as I approach 18 months of intermittently losing my ability to conceptualize and speak words...
Buckle up, my crazy brain injury story incoming! 🧵
#braindamage #recovery #writing
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Buckle up, my crazy brain injury story incoming! 🧵
#braindamage #recovery #writing
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Musk’s wealth in 2012: $2 Billion
Musk’s wealth in 2024: $447 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2012: $18 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2024: $249 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2012: $44 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2024: $224 Billion
Minimum wage in 2012: $7.25
Minimum wage in 2024: $7.25
Musk’s wealth in 2024: $447 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2012: $18 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2024: $249 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2012: $44 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2024: $224 Billion
Minimum wage in 2012: $7.25
Minimum wage in 2024: $7.25
December 19, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Musk’s wealth in 2012: $2 Billion
Musk’s wealth in 2024: $447 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2012: $18 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2024: $249 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2012: $44 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2024: $224 Billion
Minimum wage in 2012: $7.25
Minimum wage in 2024: $7.25
Musk’s wealth in 2024: $447 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2012: $18 Billion
Bezos’s wealth in 2024: $249 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2012: $44 Billion
Zuckerberg’s wealth in 2024: $224 Billion
Minimum wage in 2012: $7.25
Minimum wage in 2024: $7.25
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Under langauges in settings make sure tge bottom option has nothing selected so posts of any langauge will show up for you x
December 15, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Under langauges in settings make sure tge bottom option has nothing selected so posts of any langauge will show up for you x
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Another legislative session, another party! Mark your calendars for 1/23/25 at 6:30pm.
www.eventbrite.com/e/yimby-denv...?
www.eventbrite.com/e/yimby-denv...?
YIMBY Denver Legislative Kickoff Party
The fight for state level reforms to make housing more affordable in Colorado begins again in 2025. Find out how you can help!
www.eventbrite.com
December 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Another legislative session, another party! Mark your calendars for 1/23/25 at 6:30pm.
www.eventbrite.com/e/yimby-denv...?
www.eventbrite.com/e/yimby-denv...?
Ugh, right in the feels!
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ADHD: Gets excited from doing new things impulsively
Autism: gets overwhelmed from doing new things
AuDHD: Does new things impulsively and then gets too overwhelmed to enjoy the new thing (but only realised this when it’s too late).
Autism: gets overwhelmed from doing new things
AuDHD: Does new things impulsively and then gets too overwhelmed to enjoy the new thing (but only realised this when it’s too late).
December 21, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Ugh, right in the feels!
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Tried to wade through the insanity that is the mess BlueHost got me into by delaying my domain transfer for two weeks.
Gave up after a few hours and a lot of tears over my brain.
I've refunded all sales for the past year because I can't recover the data. If I missed you, please let me know.
Gave up after a few hours and a lot of tears over my brain.
I've refunded all sales for the past year because I can't recover the data. If I missed you, please let me know.
December 21, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Tried to wade through the insanity that is the mess BlueHost got me into by delaying my domain transfer for two weeks.
Gave up after a few hours and a lot of tears over my brain.
I've refunded all sales for the past year because I can't recover the data. If I missed you, please let me know.
Gave up after a few hours and a lot of tears over my brain.
I've refunded all sales for the past year because I can't recover the data. If I missed you, please let me know.