Colin Johnson
@dracojoh.bsky.social
Writer (Vestal Review, OSH) • winged lizard enthusiast • I get it now
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• “I didn’t watch it, but TikTok told me it’s problematic.”
• “I didn’t read it, but here’s my take based on screenshots.”
• “I didn’t follow the narrative, but I saw a gifset and that’s enough.”
• “I don’t understand the plot, therefore the writing is bad.”
• “I didn’t read it, but here’s my take based on screenshots.”
• “I didn’t follow the narrative, but I saw a gifset and that’s enough.”
• “I don’t understand the plot, therefore the writing is bad.”
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
• “I didn’t watch it, but TikTok told me it’s problematic.”
• “I didn’t read it, but here’s my take based on screenshots.”
• “I didn’t follow the narrative, but I saw a gifset and that’s enough.”
• “I don’t understand the plot, therefore the writing is bad.”
• “I didn’t read it, but here’s my take based on screenshots.”
• “I didn’t follow the narrative, but I saw a gifset and that’s enough.”
• “I don’t understand the plot, therefore the writing is bad.”
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Not to be the fun police but I do hope people know that Arc Raiders does use generative AI for voice acting, and by supporting the game you're letting higher-ups know that this is an okay practice.
They try to downplay this on the Steam store page by describing the AI usage as vaguely as possible.
They try to downplay this on the Steam store page by describing the AI usage as vaguely as possible.
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Not to be the fun police but I do hope people know that Arc Raiders does use generative AI for voice acting, and by supporting the game you're letting higher-ups know that this is an okay practice.
They try to downplay this on the Steam store page by describing the AI usage as vaguely as possible.
They try to downplay this on the Steam store page by describing the AI usage as vaguely as possible.
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In Memoriam:
Cheney Haunted By People He Didn't Manage To Kill In Iraq War
Cheney Haunted By People He Didn't Manage To Kill In Iraq War
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
In Memoriam:
Cheney Haunted By People He Didn't Manage To Kill In Iraq War
Cheney Haunted By People He Didn't Manage To Kill In Iraq War
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no kings
so long, gay bowser
so long, gay bowser
October 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
no kings
so long, gay bowser
so long, gay bowser
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No matter where you live or if you’ve never protested before, there’s a local No Kings Day event for you. Join a peaceful protest to make it clear that We The People will never bow down to a wannabe king: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
No matter where you live or if you’ve never protested before, there’s a local No Kings Day event for you. Join a peaceful protest to make it clear that We The People will never bow down to a wannabe king: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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desperately wish I had had this article to read and reference 10 or so years ago, but glad to have it now
Today's article is about a form of bad-faith speech somewhat akin to bullshit, which I'm calling (because why not) wank. I don't quite think I've focused the ideas down as much as I can, but I think it says some interesting things regardless:
An essay on wank | deadSimpleTech
This captures well the uncomfortable, slightly disorienting feeling that wank creates when you're subjected to it, wherein you're expected to speak about and think about the statement as though it say...
deadsimpletech.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
desperately wish I had had this article to read and reference 10 or so years ago, but glad to have it now
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Slightly diminish a band:
Bruising Benjamin
Bruising Benjamin
Still Not Ruling Out That They're Giants
Slightly diminish a band:
Okay-ish Young Cannibals
Okay-ish Young Cannibals
August 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Slightly diminish a band:
Bruising Benjamin
Bruising Benjamin
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absolutely nails it. the work of language in the age of mechanical reproduction I guess
Shit @rusty.todayintabs.com nailed it www.todayintabs.com/p/we-need-to...
July 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
absolutely nails it. the work of language in the age of mechanical reproduction I guess
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Columbia just expelled or suspended 80 students for protesting in favor of Palestinian rights. Suspended students can only be readmitted if they "apologize"--otherwise the suspension converts to an expulsion.
www.axios.com/2025/07/22/c...
www.axios.com/2025/07/22/c...
Columbia punishes students involved in pro-Palestinian protest
It comes as Columbia seeks a deal with the Trump administration to reinstate millions in federal funding.
www.axios.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Columbia just expelled or suspended 80 students for protesting in favor of Palestinian rights. Suspended students can only be readmitted if they "apologize"--otherwise the suspension converts to an expulsion.
www.axios.com/2025/07/22/c...
www.axios.com/2025/07/22/c...
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Stiff competition but this may be the worst vibe July 4th in my many centuries of existence
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Stiff competition but this may be the worst vibe July 4th in my many centuries of existence
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Up at dawn to win a new day.
June 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Up at dawn to win a new day.
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since we're talking about "violent protests" again... youtu.be/6BB0Q1qHpAw?...
CO-VIDs: the gandhi trap
YouTube video by Innuendo Studios
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
since we're talking about "violent protests" again... youtu.be/6BB0Q1qHpAw?...
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I've assembled a team of the most horrible perverts and criminals you've ever seen and we're going to fix this country
January 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I've assembled a team of the most horrible perverts and criminals you've ever seen and we're going to fix this country
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Maybe I don’t understand how a turducken works but I feel like the whole point is it’s a turkey stuffed with two other birds and the two commentators ate the leg which is exclusively turkey
November 29, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Maybe I don’t understand how a turducken works but I feel like the whole point is it’s a turkey stuffed with two other birds and the two commentators ate the leg which is exclusively turkey
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(I dunno who made this image but I looooooove it)
November 28, 2024 at 7:18 PM
(I dunno who made this image but I looooooove it)
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“if the election stresses you out, why not turn off your phone” that’s a great idea unfortunately it is impossible
November 5, 2024 at 11:14 PM
“if the election stresses you out, why not turn off your phone” that’s a great idea unfortunately it is impossible
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Bluesky is actually an Umberto Eco chamber, as it tends to warn about the signs of impending fascism and its associated dangers, rather than, you know, to debate and encourage them.
September 23, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Bluesky is actually an Umberto Eco chamber, as it tends to warn about the signs of impending fascism and its associated dangers, rather than, you know, to debate and encourage them.
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An unpleasant dinner at the boss’s house.
Read “Claw” by Kim Magowan in Issue 64.
vestalreview.net/claw
Read “Claw” by Kim Magowan in Issue 64.
vestalreview.net/claw
June 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
An unpleasant dinner at the boss’s house.
Read “Claw” by Kim Magowan in Issue 64.
vestalreview.net/claw
Read “Claw” by Kim Magowan in Issue 64.
vestalreview.net/claw