Blaze
@blazeberaht.bsky.social
18+ only! | 30 | He/Him/They | Gay
Writer, art commissioner, disaster gay, wrestling enthusiast
Ffxiv - Malboro Hroth
Sometimes Orc sometime Bear
Writer, art commissioner, disaster gay, wrestling enthusiast
Ffxiv - Malboro Hroth
Sometimes Orc sometime Bear
Pinned
Party pitch:
The Justice and Anti Corruption League
Jackal mascot ready to feed corrupt bussinessmen and politicicans to Amut
The jackal party using anubis imagery to show the threat of legal judgement and consequences on grifters would be really nice.
The Justice and Anti Corruption League
Jackal mascot ready to feed corrupt bussinessmen and politicicans to Amut
The jackal party using anubis imagery to show the threat of legal judgement and consequences on grifters would be really nice.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Honestly when you remember the Bene Gesserit and Mentats are literally superhero types before the messiahs come into play then a lot of the improbable stuff can basically be rolled with in the way that people living in major cities in a superhero world is. Genre convention, not realism.
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Honestly when you remember the Bene Gesserit and Mentats are literally superhero types before the messiahs come into play then a lot of the improbable stuff can basically be rolled with in the way that people living in major cities in a superhero world is. Genre convention, not realism.
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Herbert, by complete accident, predicted that actual cyberpunk was far more likely to look like the House of Saud than neon-Zaibatsus.
November 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Herbert, by complete accident, predicted that actual cyberpunk was far more likely to look like the House of Saud than neon-Zaibatsus.
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One of the things that's deeply annoying with how people have taken inspiration from Dune is that everyone copy-pastes the space feudalism, but no one takes any inspiration from the fact that the noble houses are basically space-Hansa.
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
One of the things that's deeply annoying with how people have taken inspiration from Dune is that everyone copy-pastes the space feudalism, but no one takes any inspiration from the fact that the noble houses are basically space-Hansa.
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I suppose I'd say that 'stories need the things they think are important to make sense' but also that a really good shortcut to something that makes sense is to model a secondary, created world on the primary one. That can give systems the feeling of realness.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I suppose I'd say that 'stories need the things they think are important to make sense' but also that a really good shortcut to something that makes sense is to model a secondary, created world on the primary one. That can give systems the feeling of realness.
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Economies don't need to make sense but logistics/physics ought to! @bretdevereaux.bsky.social makes this point repeatedly talking about both GoT and Rings of Power.
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Economies don't need to make sense but logistics/physics ought to! @bretdevereaux.bsky.social makes this point repeatedly talking about both GoT and Rings of Power.
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The extent to which you can trace long contiuous inheritances for most European thrones across the High Middle Ages and Early modern period (roughly 800 years, maybe?) is honestly an unusual feature of European history compared to everybody else except maybe Japan.
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The extent to which you can trace long contiuous inheritances for most European thrones across the High Middle Ages and Early modern period (roughly 800 years, maybe?) is honestly an unusual feature of European history compared to everybody else except maybe Japan.
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It's kind of the worst possible example because what killed GoT was finally firmly landing on the rails.
Who's gonna end up on the Iron Throne? Somebody we've heard of, because that's how stories work! The fact that it isn't how real history works gives the core conceit a half life.
Who's gonna end up on the Iron Throne? Somebody we've heard of, because that's how stories work! The fact that it isn't how real history works gives the core conceit a half life.
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It's kind of the worst possible example because what killed GoT was finally firmly landing on the rails.
Who's gonna end up on the Iron Throne? Somebody we've heard of, because that's how stories work! The fact that it isn't how real history works gives the core conceit a half life.
Who's gonna end up on the Iron Throne? Somebody we've heard of, because that's how stories work! The fact that it isn't how real history works gives the core conceit a half life.
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I do also think GoT going off the rails with its own internal contradictions is what led to the You Must Build Economies That Make Sense conversations in 2010s SFF that… well, I haven’t really seen a lot of fruit from either
November 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I do also think GoT going off the rails with its own internal contradictions is what led to the You Must Build Economies That Make Sense conversations in 2010s SFF that… well, I haven’t really seen a lot of fruit from either
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Reality to me: for your stories you should design economies that make sense
Me to reality: you first
Me to reality: you first
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Reality to me: for your stories you should design economies that make sense
Me to reality: you first
Me to reality: you first
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT
I will be at the Democratic Club of West OC’s holiday party! Come have charcuterie with me! There will be GOURMET desserts! Loud noises!
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I will be at the Democratic Club of West OC’s holiday party! Come have charcuterie with me! There will be GOURMET desserts! Loud noises!
secure.actblue.com/donate/2025h...
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AN ANNOUNCEMENT
I will be at the Democratic Club of West OC’s holiday party! Come have charcuterie with me! There will be GOURMET desserts! Loud noises!
secure.actblue.com/donate/2025h...
I will be at the Democratic Club of West OC’s holiday party! Come have charcuterie with me! There will be GOURMET desserts! Loud noises!
secure.actblue.com/donate/2025h...
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is this not literally the identical playbook that Biden ran on offers Israel had supposedly agreed to but were just wishcasting their preferred outcomes or...
I'm skeptical that Trump's make Ukraine surrender plan wasn't real.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
Trump envoy Witkoff negotiated it, details and threats to Ukraine were public for multiple days, and Rubio didn't dispute it then, only after the plan got a bad reception and rejected by Europe.
Look like attempting to save face.
Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
is this not literally the identical playbook that Biden ran on offers Israel had supposedly agreed to but were just wishcasting their preferred outcomes or...
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Intermission show was the Looney Tunes short “The Rabbit of Seville,” an absolute banger classic. Glad my kids got to see this one.
Wicked just ended so if you need me, I’m the guy weeping a little at the drive in, preparing myself for what I assume will be more weeping at the drive in.
Heading to the drive in for a double feature of Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Hell yeah.
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Intermission show was the Looney Tunes short “The Rabbit of Seville,” an absolute banger classic. Glad my kids got to see this one.
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my patience has increased but I will say, it is ok to have trouble reading, it is not ok to scream at people for things you imagined they said because you can't read what they actually said
November 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
my patience has increased but I will say, it is ok to have trouble reading, it is not ok to scream at people for things you imagined they said because you can't read what they actually said
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
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The entire Republican power structure shits on the constitution every day. If we’re not ready to bury the GOP as a party forever, we won’t recover. They’re not a legitimate political party. They are a crime syndicate.
November 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The entire Republican power structure shits on the constitution every day. If we’re not ready to bury the GOP as a party forever, we won’t recover. They’re not a legitimate political party. They are a crime syndicate.
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It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
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This is objectively true. Unfortunately, roughly 30-40% of the country doesnt see it that way and never will. Real accountability will be all consuming and will require immense courage
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is objectively true. Unfortunately, roughly 30-40% of the country doesnt see it that way and never will. Real accountability will be all consuming and will require immense courage
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If the only thing that can help you is a placebo, I hope you find an inexpensive, easy, and harmless placebo and ride it for all it is worth.
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If the only thing that can help you is a placebo, I hope you find an inexpensive, easy, and harmless placebo and ride it for all it is worth.
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If rubbing a crystal on the aching thigh your doctor can't treat makes it feel better and that helps you get through the day, I love your crystal for you and you get to have it and don't let anyone tell you it doesn't do anything, because EVEN IF IT IS A PLACEBO, it is doing something.
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If rubbing a crystal on the aching thigh your doctor can't treat makes it feel better and that helps you get through the day, I love your crystal for you and you get to have it and don't let anyone tell you it doesn't do anything, because EVEN IF IT IS A PLACEBO, it is doing something.
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Also, here's my other statement: Placebo doesn't mean ineffective. We call it the placebo effect because it's literally effective, and weirdly enough, some placebos have become more effective over time.
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Also, here's my other statement: Placebo doesn't mean ineffective. We call it the placebo effect because it's literally effective, and weirdly enough, some placebos have become more effective over time.
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Anyway, I recognize that there is a lot of awful shit out there, but truly you have to understand that (a) Western medicine is not the be all and end all of the entire world and (b) we have some huge honking holes in our ability to treat people, and people are going to try everything they can.
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Anyway, I recognize that there is a lot of awful shit out there, but truly you have to understand that (a) Western medicine is not the be all and end all of the entire world and (b) we have some huge honking holes in our ability to treat people, and people are going to try everything they can.
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I blocked the person who was like "well you should have found a better doctor" because if you have not spent years being like "okay I think I can work with this doctor, I think she's not that fat phobic" and then discovering ha ha ha no she actually is... good fucking luck.
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I blocked the person who was like "well you should have found a better doctor" because if you have not spent years being like "okay I think I can work with this doctor, I think she's not that fat phobic" and then discovering ha ha ha no she actually is... good fucking luck.