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Diane Lacey
@dianelacey.bsky.social
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So hey, hi, Glasgow Worldcon, can you tell me how multiple accusations of sexual harassment, including from within your own committee, does not violate your Code of Conduct? To quote The West Wing, explain it to me slowly using small words and visual aids, because I'm confused.
February 25, 2024 at 11:25 AM
State of the lap.
February 24, 2024 at 7:09 PM
So I've had a toothache for the last few days that I thought, for reasons, was probably a sinus infection. I'm less certain of that now and I think that there is a $1000 or so dentist bill and a root canal in my immediate future. Also OWCH!
February 23, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Hey, hi! If someone could explain how multiple accusations of sexual harassment do not violate a code of conduct, I would appreciate it. And yes, I'm looking at you Glasgow.
February 23, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Anybody out there who is not friends with me on Facebook able to access my public posts pertaining to the Hugos? It seems it should be possible but I've received email indicating that it can't be done. Thanks
February 21, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Every time I sit down in my chair Willa leaps from the floor to my chest and demands snuggles. And I am SO here for it.
February 20, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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If you’re a major publisher buying shitty off the shelf AI art for what you’ve told your author is a major release, you’re insulting everyone and you’re the literal embodiment of the problem. Do better.
February 20, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Dave McCarty is a piece of shit, obviously. I absolutely believe those that have accused him of sexual harassment and I am certain more accusations are forthcoming.
February 20, 2024 at 3:40 AM
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Dave McCarty is emotionally abusive, generally manipulative, and has sexually harassed myself and numerous others. I’ve spoken openly about this and made CoC complaints when possible.

He is not a missing stair, he is a creepy handyman who has been using his previous community service as a shield.
*sigh* People now keep messaging me to offer the actual details. I don't care about the actual details. The point is that the warnings about abusers only going out on the whisper network and private conversations is the fucking problem.
February 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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I know we want some way of making this year’s Hugo mess right, but attacking and penalizing the writers who won because other nominees were wrongly disqualified isn’t the way.
February 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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Before the internet kittens had to call everyone individually to explain how small and cute they were. Ca. 1920 - 1935. collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/597342
February 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
These two are killing me with the cute. (Suitcase obviously has been loved by a few cats.)
February 18, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I wish to announce my resignation from the board of CanSmofs. I can not effectively represent the board given today's revelations about the Hugos and my part in it. I want to emphasize that nobody has requested this. It is of my own volition, and I wish them and the Montreal bid well.
February 16, 2024 at 6:48 AM
A follow up with further, well deserved, apologies.

www.facebook.com/share/p/S7AU...
February 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Emails and files released by one of the administrators of the 2023 Hugo Awards indicate that authors and works deemed “not eligible” for the awards were removed due to political considerations."

file770.com/the-2023-hug...
The 2023 Hugo Awards: A Report on Censorship and Exclusion - File 770
This report is being released simultaneously on File770 and Genre Grapevine and is also available to download as an e-book epub file and as a PDF. By Chris M. Barkley and Jason Sanford “You acquire in...
file770.com
February 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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For the last few weeks I've been working with Chris Barkley @cmzhang42.bsky.social of @file770.bsky.social on a report about censorship in the 2023 Hugo Awards.

Leaked emails and files indicate authors and works deemed “not eligible” for the awards were removed due to political considerations. 1/3
February 15, 2024 at 2:01 AM
So, I'm pretty new to this platform and I accidentally blocked someone and I can't find a way to unblock. Can anyone help?
February 14, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Anxiety attacks are not fun. Fortunately I have kittens for that.
February 14, 2024 at 2:25 AM
For the record, I am not part of this bid, although I wish them success.
February 13, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Any chance you're going to put down the phone and scritch me?
February 9, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Willa enjoying a good takeout bag.
February 7, 2024 at 11:15 PM
It seems fitting that my first post should be a picture of the two cutest kittens in existence.
February 3, 2024 at 11:15 PM