Fern Costas!
@ferncostas726.bsky.social
July 26th 1999. Autistic and Puerto Rican. People don't always stay the same. #SaveSpeech #Resist
SOCIALS+BLOG below: www.hopp.bio/ferncostas
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Knowing I live in Michigan.
Its best you get your senators and congressman to vote NO on the Anticorruption of Public Morals Act. This includes the ban on VPNs
Trust Me. We don't want to end up like Texas over there. 😐
#SaveSpeech #SayNOtoCensorship
Its best you get your senators and congressman to vote NO on the Anticorruption of Public Morals Act. This includes the ban on VPNs
Trust Me. We don't want to end up like Texas over there. 😐
#SaveSpeech #SayNOtoCensorship
recreatecoalition.org/press_releas...
Remember, just because you don't hear legislations in the mainstream news or popular conversations. Doesn't mean you can continue not knowing the existence of those aforementioned legislation.
Remember, just because you don't hear legislations in the mainstream news or popular conversations. Doesn't mean you can continue not knowing the existence of those aforementioned legislation.
Re:Create Opposes The Reintroduction of the COPIED Act - Re:Create
Washington, D.C. – This week, Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) reintroduced the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media A...
recreatecoalition.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
recreatecoalition.org/press_releas...
Remember, just because you don't hear legislations in the mainstream news or popular conversations. Doesn't mean you can continue not knowing the existence of those aforementioned legislation.
Remember, just because you don't hear legislations in the mainstream news or popular conversations. Doesn't mean you can continue not knowing the existence of those aforementioned legislation.
publicknowledge.org/the-copied-a...
Let it be known some policies and legislation are better off scrapped. Remember, bills that have wordings that are too broad mean any bad faith actor like Copyright trolls can watermark anyone's work with no qualms.
Let it be known some policies and legislation are better off scrapped. Remember, bills that have wordings that are too broad mean any bad faith actor like Copyright trolls can watermark anyone's work with no qualms.
The COPIED Act Is an End Run around Copyright Law
Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy.
publicknowledge.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
publicknowledge.org/the-copied-a...
Let it be known some policies and legislation are better off scrapped. Remember, bills that have wordings that are too broad mean any bad faith actor like Copyright trolls can watermark anyone's work with no qualms.
Let it be known some policies and legislation are better off scrapped. Remember, bills that have wordings that are too broad mean any bad faith actor like Copyright trolls can watermark anyone's work with no qualms.
This fella speaks the TRUTH :)
People that get really into the right wing grifter sphere don’t actually buy or play any of the games they get outraged about, they often don’t even play the “anti-woke” games they praise
Because their actual hobby isn’t gaming, it’s being angry online
Because their actual hobby isn’t gaming, it’s being angry online
Your average Asmon fan is not actually gaming as much as he wants ppl to think. Similarly chud weebs and VTuber fans are often tourists and kind of new to both spaces
November 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
This fella speaks the TRUTH :)
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
#SaveSpeech #SayNotoCensorship
No matter if it passes or not, NEVER QUIT nor Give up the fight.
#SaveSpeech #SayNotoCensorship
No matter if it passes or not, NEVER QUIT nor Give up the fight.
Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still a Terrible Idea.
More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations o...
www.eff.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
#SaveSpeech #SayNotoCensorship
No matter if it passes or not, NEVER QUIT nor Give up the fight.
#SaveSpeech #SayNotoCensorship
No matter if it passes or not, NEVER QUIT nor Give up the fight.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcIZ...
It's always something, I really hate the "One Bad Law=The Fight is Over" mindset... I always say, Keep fighting the good fight and continue spreading awareness against those bills.
It's always something, I really hate the "One Bad Law=The Fight is Over" mindset... I always say, Keep fighting the good fight and continue spreading awareness against those bills.
BEARD Act, FADPA & ID Laws: The Internet Crackdown You’re Not Hearing About
YouTube video by ChiefGyk3D
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcIZ...
It's always something, I really hate the "One Bad Law=The Fight is Over" mindset... I always say, Keep fighting the good fight and continue spreading awareness against those bills.
It's always something, I really hate the "One Bad Law=The Fight is Over" mindset... I always say, Keep fighting the good fight and continue spreading awareness against those bills.
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{NEW ART} The Colorful Nostalgia of Felix The Cat, featuring 60s friends.
Based by the French-edited DVD trilogy from my childhood. 💿🧒
#TheWonderfulWonderfulCatMonth #FelixTheCat #FelixLeChat #TheProfessor #Poindexter #RockBottom #JoeOriolo #ClassicCartoons #DreamWorksClassic #Fanart
Based by the French-edited DVD trilogy from my childhood. 💿🧒
#TheWonderfulWonderfulCatMonth #FelixTheCat #FelixLeChat #TheProfessor #Poindexter #RockBottom #JoeOriolo #ClassicCartoons #DreamWorksClassic #Fanart
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
{NEW ART} The Colorful Nostalgia of Felix The Cat, featuring 60s friends.
Based by the French-edited DVD trilogy from my childhood. 💿🧒
#TheWonderfulWonderfulCatMonth #FelixTheCat #FelixLeChat #TheProfessor #Poindexter #RockBottom #JoeOriolo #ClassicCartoons #DreamWorksClassic #Fanart
Based by the French-edited DVD trilogy from my childhood. 💿🧒
#TheWonderfulWonderfulCatMonth #FelixTheCat #FelixLeChat #TheProfessor #Poindexter #RockBottom #JoeOriolo #ClassicCartoons #DreamWorksClassic #Fanart
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A daily reminder that the #LooneyTunes are not much of a found family. They are actors, co-workers that at least tolerate each off stage, but usually, a majority of them are foes who usually chase. It’s predator vs. prey.
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A daily reminder that the #LooneyTunes are not much of a found family. They are actors, co-workers that at least tolerate each off stage, but usually, a majority of them are foes who usually chase. It’s predator vs. prey.
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May their broadcast network be the first to fall.
May their streaming platforms collapse.
May their movies continue to bomb.
May their brands fall into the hands of better caregivers.
May all of those who embraced fascism & hate and destroyed over a century of trust get what's coming to them.
May their streaming platforms collapse.
May their movies continue to bomb.
May their brands fall into the hands of better caregivers.
May all of those who embraced fascism & hate and destroyed over a century of trust get what's coming to them.
July 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
May their broadcast network be the first to fall.
May their streaming platforms collapse.
May their movies continue to bomb.
May their brands fall into the hands of better caregivers.
May all of those who embraced fascism & hate and destroyed over a century of trust get what's coming to them.
May their streaming platforms collapse.
May their movies continue to bomb.
May their brands fall into the hands of better caregivers.
May all of those who embraced fascism & hate and destroyed over a century of trust get what's coming to them.
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May the star-encircled mountain crumble to dust.
July 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
May the star-encircled mountain crumble to dust.
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the whole media environment is propped up to prevent good faith challenges to unchecked corporate power in particular
it's so obvious, yet the media itself pretends it's not a problem, because they're part of the problem
it's so obvious, yet the media itself pretends it's not a problem, because they're part of the problem
October 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
the whole media environment is propped up to prevent good faith challenges to unchecked corporate power in particular
it's so obvious, yet the media itself pretends it's not a problem, because they're part of the problem
it's so obvious, yet the media itself pretends it's not a problem, because they're part of the problem
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the billionaire owned press' only solution for the Democratic party is to be more right wing, funny how that works
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
the billionaire owned press' only solution for the Democratic party is to be more right wing, funny how that works
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Had some thoughts on how certain organizations hide behind false claims of "neutrality" and "free speech" to actually make a definitive (if cowardly) choice to support bigotry at the expense of the targets of bigotry, whose voices they suppress.
How “Neutrality” And “Free Speech” Become Excuses For Driving Out The People You Claim To Value
Mike Brock's piece on Sequoia Capital last week laid out a pretty damning case study: a well-respected COO complains about a partner's Islamophobic posts, senior leadership invokes "institutional…
Mike Brock's piece on Sequoia Capital last week laid out a pretty damning case study: a well-respected COO complains about a partner's Islamophobic posts, senior leadership invokes "institutional…
How “Neutrality” And “Free Speech” Become Excuses For Driving Out The People You Claim To Value
Mike Brock's piece on Sequoia Capital last week laid out a pretty damning case study: a well-respected COO complains about a partner's Islamophobic posts, senior leadership invokes "institutional neutrality" and declines to act, she resigns, he stays because he made them billions on SpaceX. Brock correctly calls this out as a choice, not neutrality—a calculation about whose value to the firm matters more.
www.techdirt.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Had some thoughts on how certain organizations hide behind false claims of "neutrality" and "free speech" to actually make a definitive (if cowardly) choice to support bigotry at the expense of the targets of bigotry, whose voices they suppress.
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It's getting to be where a man can't split his property in peace anymore without a bunch of opportunists interrupting him.
Maybe if we humor them for a bit for legal reasons, then politely tell them no, they might leave?
Maybe if we humor them for a bit for legal reasons, then politely tell them no, they might leave?
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
It's getting to be where a man can't split his property in peace anymore without a bunch of opportunists interrupting him.
Maybe if we humor them for a bit for legal reasons, then politely tell them no, they might leave?
Maybe if we humor them for a bit for legal reasons, then politely tell them no, they might leave?
No matter what happens in life, Never quit the fight, Never give up, Never say "There's nothing you can do to stop the law like this from being passed nor repeal it"
Don't let it get passed, but never give into the Doomer Mindset either.
Don't let it get passed, but never give into the Doomer Mindset either.
October 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
No matter what happens in life, Never quit the fight, Never give up, Never say "There's nothing you can do to stop the law like this from being passed nor repeal it"
Don't let it get passed, but never give into the Doomer Mindset either.
Don't let it get passed, but never give into the Doomer Mindset either.
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The Kids Online Safety Act will not help kids. It is a mass censorship / surveillance campaign in disguise. The people's freedom of speech will be taken away and kids will lose access to important resources, especially the LGBT+. By supporting this bill you are supporting oppression.
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Kids Online Safety Act will not help kids. It is a mass censorship / surveillance campaign in disguise. The people's freedom of speech will be taken away and kids will lose access to important resources, especially the LGBT+. By supporting this bill you are supporting oppression.
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Are you listening @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov ?
Online censorship is one of the many levers of state power right-wingers have been pulling to try and snuff out queer and trans existence. But instead of fighting back, some Democrats are helping them at the controls. Read the full #OpEd from @fightforthefuture.org
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Are you listening @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov ?
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Hot take. Limiting your media diet to kids shows is frankly unhealthy and it results in people who compare the tamest dog ball comedy to freaking a Serbian film and Salo 120 days of sodom. I’m not saying you can’t enjoy bluey but healthy consumption is a balance @gnawsomeopossum.bsky.social
There are a lot of adults who've limited their media diet to MLP and Bluey and have absolutely no ability to process narratives more complex than those made for toddlers who now fancy themselves media critics and point at anything that makes them uncomfortable and call it problematic. 🙃
One of the main reasons I don't really talk about animation as much as I'd like to is because it feels like at least half of the discussion online is occupied by people called "BlueyYesCaillouNo2013 VGCP" who can't handle any narrative heavier than the episode of Sesame Street where Mr. Hooper dies.
September 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hot take. Limiting your media diet to kids shows is frankly unhealthy and it results in people who compare the tamest dog ball comedy to freaking a Serbian film and Salo 120 days of sodom. I’m not saying you can’t enjoy bluey but healthy consumption is a balance @gnawsomeopossum.bsky.social
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And uploading their pilots to see how audiences like them and they have more viewership than a lot of major studio cartoons. Point is if this continues indie is going to become the default way for new animation and new IPs while major studios possibly only distribute or buy indie creations.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
And uploading their pilots to see how audiences like them and they have more viewership than a lot of major studio cartoons. Point is if this continues indie is going to become the default way for new animation and new IPs while major studios possibly only distribute or buy indie creations.
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This once again highlights how Hollywood is behind the times not only in the fact that kids are overwhelmingly watching YouTube indie pilots over major studio shows(with a handful of exceptions). But also in the fact that kids like horror games like FNAF and poppy playtime over many modern Disney
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This once again highlights how Hollywood is behind the times not only in the fact that kids are overwhelmingly watching YouTube indie pilots over major studio shows(with a handful of exceptions). But also in the fact that kids like horror games like FNAF and poppy playtime over many modern Disney
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Studios are in debt and trying to sell themselves to tech companies but the new indie studios will become the new mainstream studios working with streaming services to license cool new shows and potentially dominate the industry. @doodley.org mentioned that most studios are now looking to acquire
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Studios are in debt and trying to sell themselves to tech companies but the new indie studios will become the new mainstream studios working with streaming services to license cool new shows and potentially dominate the industry. @doodley.org mentioned that most studios are now looking to acquire
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#SaveSpeech
KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total
You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP
The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
Please call DAILY
KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total
You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP
The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
Please call DAILY
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#SaveSpeech
KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total
You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP
The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
Please call DAILY
KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total
You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP
The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
Please call DAILY
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Everything. Is. Political.
Everything.
Period
Everything.
Period
if you say some variant of "I don't want to get political, but" my immediate impulse is to slap you
October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Everything. Is. Political.
Everything.
Period
Everything.
Period
You know, If you're a mom or dad... You mind as well use your break time watching Taylor Lorenz. Don't be fooled by The Kids Online Safety Act. Share this video to everyone you know.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXa...
The Internet Crackdown No One Saw Coming
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
You know, If you're a mom or dad... You mind as well use your break time watching Taylor Lorenz. Don't be fooled by The Kids Online Safety Act. Share this video to everyone you know.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImxJ...
Even if there's more Senators backing this bill, YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP, No matter what.
#StopKOSA #STOPDoomscrolling #DontGiveUpHope
Even if there's more Senators backing this bill, YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP, No matter what.
#StopKOSA #STOPDoomscrolling #DontGiveUpHope
The Kids Online Safety Act Is Bad For America... (KOSA)
YouTube video by Optimus
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImxJ...
Even if there's more Senators backing this bill, YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP, No matter what.
#StopKOSA #STOPDoomscrolling #DontGiveUpHope
Even if there's more Senators backing this bill, YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP, No matter what.
#StopKOSA #STOPDoomscrolling #DontGiveUpHope
youtube.com/shorts/l_xGT...
If you're a Mom and A Dad who supported the Kids Online Safety Act, This is your child many years from now as potrayed by the Simpsons clip and Homer Simpson can be your child in the future.
#StopKOSA #StopOnlineCensorship
If you're a Mom and A Dad who supported the Kids Online Safety Act, This is your child many years from now as potrayed by the Simpsons clip and Homer Simpson can be your child in the future.
#StopKOSA #StopOnlineCensorship
The kid online safety act
YouTube video by millfilm
youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
youtube.com/shorts/l_xGT...
If you're a Mom and A Dad who supported the Kids Online Safety Act, This is your child many years from now as potrayed by the Simpsons clip and Homer Simpson can be your child in the future.
#StopKOSA #StopOnlineCensorship
If you're a Mom and A Dad who supported the Kids Online Safety Act, This is your child many years from now as potrayed by the Simpsons clip and Homer Simpson can be your child in the future.
#StopKOSA #StopOnlineCensorship