@bytownkayfabe.bsky.social
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In another poll EIGHTY PERCENT of Ukrainians said that the current form of conscription is "unacceptable."
I get that American hawks are going to insist that Ukrainians should be sent to their deaths against their will, but don't pretend like you speak for Ukrainians.
I get that American hawks are going to insist that Ukrainians should be sent to their deaths against their will, but don't pretend like you speak for Ukrainians.
December 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In another poll EIGHTY PERCENT of Ukrainians said that the current form of conscription is "unacceptable."
I get that American hawks are going to insist that Ukrainians should be sent to their deaths against their will, but don't pretend like you speak for Ukrainians.
I get that American hawks are going to insist that Ukrainians should be sent to their deaths against their will, but don't pretend like you speak for Ukrainians.
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Only 1/3 of Ukrainians support conscription; a majority does not.
A majority say that draft-dodging is "understandable."
Press gangs are widespread in Ukraine, engaging in torture, kidnapping, and extortion in direct violation of international law.
Conscripts are dying by the thousand.
A majority say that draft-dodging is "understandable."
Press gangs are widespread in Ukraine, engaging in torture, kidnapping, and extortion in direct violation of international law.
Conscripts are dying by the thousand.
Oh, the orcs have arrived.
Zelensky's advisor Podolyak suggests that draft-dodgers may lose their voting rights.
As always, draft-dodgers are disproportionately people who can't afford to bribe their way out of conscription. More class war against the poor.
As always, draft-dodgers are disproportionately people who can't afford to bribe their way out of conscription. More class war against the poor.
December 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Only 1/3 of Ukrainians support conscription; a majority does not.
A majority say that draft-dodging is "understandable."
Press gangs are widespread in Ukraine, engaging in torture, kidnapping, and extortion in direct violation of international law.
Conscripts are dying by the thousand.
A majority say that draft-dodging is "understandable."
Press gangs are widespread in Ukraine, engaging in torture, kidnapping, and extortion in direct violation of international law.
Conscripts are dying by the thousand.
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REMEMBER: All the "Don't use em-dashes" "don't use rule of three" advice because it makes your writing "look like AI" is because they stole actual writers work, and their "predict the next thing" stuff just simulates what WE FUCKING DO. Keep writing well. Use every style and trick you have. Fuck AI.
July 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
REMEMBER: All the "Don't use em-dashes" "don't use rule of three" advice because it makes your writing "look like AI" is because they stole actual writers work, and their "predict the next thing" stuff just simulates what WE FUCKING DO. Keep writing well. Use every style and trick you have. Fuck AI.
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"The AI boom is massive, but if you think all recent US economic growth is downstream of data centers, think again—total investment in computers & software contributed roughly 0.3% to the 4.3% GDP growth in Q3" - @josephpolitano.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/pear...
December 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
"The AI boom is massive, but if you think all recent US economic growth is downstream of data centers, think again—total investment in computers & software contributed roughly 0.3% to the 4.3% GDP growth in Q3" - @josephpolitano.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/pear...
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Cunk spittin Christmas cheer
December 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Cunk spittin Christmas cheer
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I’ve been in game dev for 26 years and I can’t remember any other time where a specific tech was being insistently and persistently pushed on devs as a group in the public sphere.
Why would it? Cui bono? Why would any given dev have an interest in other devs using tech they don’t have a stake in?
Why would it? Cui bono? Why would any given dev have an interest in other devs using tech they don’t have a stake in?
My conspiracy theory about genAI in games blowing up more and more by big companies is that they’ve all got a ton of investors insisting they use genAI tools otherwise they(investors) won’t be able to bankroll em anymore
December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I’ve been in game dev for 26 years and I can’t remember any other time where a specific tech was being insistently and persistently pushed on devs as a group in the public sphere.
Why would it? Cui bono? Why would any given dev have an interest in other devs using tech they don’t have a stake in?
Why would it? Cui bono? Why would any given dev have an interest in other devs using tech they don’t have a stake in?
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"But Kirk, the real genius of Muad'Dib's strategy was that he knew, and Shaddam IV didn't, that the Atreides family atomics were ready to make a new path to Arrakeen. When Stilgar and the Fedaykin appeared astride Makers in the new gap, the Battle for Arrakeen was all but over. Arrakis was Fremen."
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"But Kirk, the real genius of Muad'Dib's strategy was that he knew, and Shaddam IV didn't, that the Atreides family atomics were ready to make a new path to Arrakeen. When Stilgar and the Fedaykin appeared astride Makers in the new gap, the Battle for Arrakeen was all but over. Arrakis was Fremen."
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I just remembered that GenAI audio summaries is how Canada's AI minister Evan Solomon gets his news.
It's hard not to be ranty about this stuff when the people at the top are wilfully blind to flaws with this technology that the rest of us can see so clearly.
macleans.ca/technology-3...
It's hard not to be ranty about this stuff when the people at the top are wilfully blind to flaws with this technology that the rest of us can see so clearly.
macleans.ca/technology-3...
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I just remembered that GenAI audio summaries is how Canada's AI minister Evan Solomon gets his news.
It's hard not to be ranty about this stuff when the people at the top are wilfully blind to flaws with this technology that the rest of us can see so clearly.
macleans.ca/technology-3...
It's hard not to be ranty about this stuff when the people at the top are wilfully blind to flaws with this technology that the rest of us can see so clearly.
macleans.ca/technology-3...
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you couldn't trust the old FBI about this shit and if you think you could i got a bridge to sell you
CNN reporting that the DC pipe bomber was motivated by Trump’s lies about the 2020 election. It’d be nice if we had an FBI run by people we could trust to tell the truth about these types of things.
ICYMI from Sept. at @atrupar.com’s PN.
www.publicnotice.co/p/kash-patel...
ICYMI from Sept. at @atrupar.com’s PN.
www.publicnotice.co/p/kash-patel...
Kash Patel's FBI is a total mess
A new lawsuit indicates he's too busy chasing online clout to notice.
www.publicnotice.co
December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
you couldn't trust the old FBI about this shit and if you think you could i got a bridge to sell you
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Huomenna synnynnäinen rentier-eliitti pitää yksityisbailut, joissa se juhlistaa omaa valtaansa ja mittavia omistuksiaan. Olisi suotavaa, että tavallinen suomalainen ymmärtää pysyä poissa silmistä, sillä tämä juhlapäivä ei kuulu hänelle lainkaan.
December 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Huomenna synnynnäinen rentier-eliitti pitää yksityisbailut, joissa se juhlistaa omaa valtaansa ja mittavia omistuksiaan. Olisi suotavaa, että tavallinen suomalainen ymmärtää pysyä poissa silmistä, sillä tämä juhlapäivä ei kuulu hänelle lainkaan.
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1852: morning prayers, no talking, working hours reduced though!
Employer: we are going to need one heck of a productivity boost "to compensate for these utopian conditions".
Employer: we are going to need one heck of a productivity boost "to compensate for these utopian conditions".
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
1852: morning prayers, no talking, working hours reduced though!
Employer: we are going to need one heck of a productivity boost "to compensate for these utopian conditions".
Employer: we are going to need one heck of a productivity boost "to compensate for these utopian conditions".
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The virgin hegseth: has to hide his drinking. Makes cringe videos where he lifrs a tire. Murders 2 guys at sea.
the chad thirty years war Scandinavian generals: has never hid anything about his drinking. Has never done a pushup in his life. Murders thousands
the chad thirty years war Scandinavian generals: has never hid anything about his drinking. Has never done a pushup in his life. Murders thousands
December 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The virgin hegseth: has to hide his drinking. Makes cringe videos where he lifrs a tire. Murders 2 guys at sea.
the chad thirty years war Scandinavian generals: has never hid anything about his drinking. Has never done a pushup in his life. Murders thousands
the chad thirty years war Scandinavian generals: has never hid anything about his drinking. Has never done a pushup in his life. Murders thousands
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![[photo of Rutabaga, a big tortoiseshell cat next to a 16" Surface Laptop, on the floor]
Rutabaga has her kitty music back, with much better fidelity
5:00 PM
Listening to Vivaldi having 4 seasons
5:01 PM
When I plugged it in she came over, reached out her paws and started pressing keys
5:02 PM](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o7kc3e22v7cxms67f4gbpryi/bafkreia32rzbavmrefqenydd2k3yayhnvkg7ir6qtxhaqrsmzocu336r4a@jpeg)
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NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
NEW: Transgender Activists to Dine with Pope Leo XIV during Sunday's Jubilee for the Poor
Papal luncheon with trans advocate Alessia Nobile set for Sunday at Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor, highlighting a legacy of outreach and hopes for continued inclusion.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
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with the new expansion, i had to finally formalize this
presenting the first roleplaying game to use Hearts of Iron 4 as a resolution system to properly model fascist dysfunction
it is not cooperative or competitive, but a secret third thing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
presenting the first roleplaying game to use Hearts of Iron 4 as a resolution system to properly model fascist dysfunction
it is not cooperative or competitive, but a secret third thing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
True Imperial Japan Experience
True Imperial Japan Experience A Hearts of Iron 4 Game This is a counteroperative roleplaying game. The resolution system is a game of multiplayer Hearts of Iron 4 and a number of discord chats. Requi...
docs.google.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
with the new expansion, i had to finally formalize this
presenting the first roleplaying game to use Hearts of Iron 4 as a resolution system to properly model fascist dysfunction
it is not cooperative or competitive, but a secret third thing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
presenting the first roleplaying game to use Hearts of Iron 4 as a resolution system to properly model fascist dysfunction
it is not cooperative or competitive, but a secret third thing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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This would have led to catastrophic new levels of homelessness — thank you to everyone who spoke out.
Now let’s keep hammering the Ford government on its bad decisions about bike lanes, supervised consumption sites and speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Now let’s keep hammering the Ford government on its bad decisions about bike lanes, supervised consumption sites and speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Ford government walks back on plan to consider changes to renters’ right to ‘security of tenure’
The Ford government says it won’t be moving forward with consultations to modify the law that protects tenants’ right to remain in their unit.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This would have led to catastrophic new levels of homelessness — thank you to everyone who spoke out.
Now let’s keep hammering the Ford government on its bad decisions about bike lanes, supervised consumption sites and speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Now let’s keep hammering the Ford government on its bad decisions about bike lanes, supervised consumption sites and speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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it's kinda weird that all the software i am expected to use for work are all written by distributed teams, go, python, postgres, linux, chrome, k8s etc
and despite being told "the best teams work in an office together" i don't know of any software i use that's actually written that way
and despite being told "the best teams work in an office together" i don't know of any software i use that's actually written that way
October 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
it's kinda weird that all the software i am expected to use for work are all written by distributed teams, go, python, postgres, linux, chrome, k8s etc
and despite being told "the best teams work in an office together" i don't know of any software i use that's actually written that way
and despite being told "the best teams work in an office together" i don't know of any software i use that's actually written that way
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the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.
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But really do not let this moment pass you up, call your reps and beat them over the head with evidence that ID verification will lead to uncontrollable sensitive information leaks and identity theft
Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs
Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs
An “unauthorized party” may have accessed the names of users, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and more.
buff.ly
October 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
But really do not let this moment pass you up, call your reps and beat them over the head with evidence that ID verification will lead to uncontrollable sensitive information leaks and identity theft
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I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
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Dear Bob Rae,
You don't get paid to sit and listen. You get paid to stand up for Canadian values.
During the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine you used the word genocide numerous times.
The UN has found Israel guilty of genocide.
You're our ambassador.
Why the silence?
You don't get paid to sit and listen. You get paid to stand up for Canadian values.
During the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine you used the word genocide numerous times.
The UN has found Israel guilty of genocide.
You're our ambassador.
Why the silence?
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Dear Bob Rae,
You don't get paid to sit and listen. You get paid to stand up for Canadian values.
During the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine you used the word genocide numerous times.
The UN has found Israel guilty of genocide.
You're our ambassador.
Why the silence?
You don't get paid to sit and listen. You get paid to stand up for Canadian values.
During the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine you used the word genocide numerous times.
The UN has found Israel guilty of genocide.
You're our ambassador.
Why the silence?
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Any #ottawa folks know of a missing tuxedo cat around the Golden Triangle area? Found this skittish sweetie without a collar by the Canal (near Waverley) and I wasn’t sure what to do other than look for an owner online.
September 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Any #ottawa folks know of a missing tuxedo cat around the Golden Triangle area? Found this skittish sweetie without a collar by the Canal (near Waverley) and I wasn’t sure what to do other than look for an owner online.
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One jarring thing about returning to Canada from Finland is car culture.
In Helsinki, I can stand at a crosswalk without traffic lights and cars in both lanes will stop to let me pass. The pedestrians have an almost absolute right-of-way that would shock a first-time Canadian tourist.
In Helsinki, I can stand at a crosswalk without traffic lights and cars in both lanes will stop to let me pass. The pedestrians have an almost absolute right-of-way that would shock a first-time Canadian tourist.
August 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
One jarring thing about returning to Canada from Finland is car culture.
In Helsinki, I can stand at a crosswalk without traffic lights and cars in both lanes will stop to let me pass. The pedestrians have an almost absolute right-of-way that would shock a first-time Canadian tourist.
In Helsinki, I can stand at a crosswalk without traffic lights and cars in both lanes will stop to let me pass. The pedestrians have an almost absolute right-of-way that would shock a first-time Canadian tourist.