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if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
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Make no mistake,GenAi companies will try and dismantle all protections that creatives have over their work in the US too. They KNOW they cant win lawsuits because they broke the law. But they can try and change the laws.
Folks, prepare yourselves to fight this tooth and nail.
Folks, prepare yourselves to fight this tooth and nail.
January 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Make no mistake,GenAi companies will try and dismantle all protections that creatives have over their work in the US too. They KNOW they cant win lawsuits because they broke the law. But they can try and change the laws.
Folks, prepare yourselves to fight this tooth and nail.
Folks, prepare yourselves to fight this tooth and nail.
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Newsletter: Our digital lives are unregulated growth-hacked ecological disasters. The modern tech ecosystem's growth-at-all-costs mindset is actively harming billions of people, pushing them toward authoritarianism for profit. We must fight back.
www.wheresyoured.at/never-forgive-them/
www.wheresyoured.at/never-forgive-them/
Never Forgive Them
In the last year, I’ve spent about 200,000 words on a kind of personal journey where I’ve tried again and again to work out why everything digital feels so broken, and why it seems to keep getting wor...
www.wheresyoured.at
December 16, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Newsletter: Our digital lives are unregulated growth-hacked ecological disasters. The modern tech ecosystem's growth-at-all-costs mindset is actively harming billions of people, pushing them toward authoritarianism for profit. We must fight back.
www.wheresyoured.at/never-forgive-them/
www.wheresyoured.at/never-forgive-them/
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It really can't be stated enough how the AI craze is rooted deeply in utter vitriolic disrespect for the working class. Like I've seen multiple cases of this tech being marketed directly on sticking it to us filthy poors who want things like "benefits" and "fair pay for our labor"
December 4, 2024 at 6:38 PM
It really can't be stated enough how the AI craze is rooted deeply in utter vitriolic disrespect for the working class. Like I've seen multiple cases of this tech being marketed directly on sticking it to us filthy poors who want things like "benefits" and "fair pay for our labor"
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The New York Times had entire homepages full of stories on campus antisemitism hearings.
It has not yet written about the biggest human rights organization in the world saying that Israel is committing genocide.
It has not yet written about the biggest human rights organization in the world saying that Israel is committing genocide.
NEW: Human rights organization Amnesty International has released a 296-page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
BREAKING: Amnesty Concludes Israel Is Committing Genocide
“We will look back and say, ‘Why did we not do more earlier?” Amnesty's director tells Zeteo.
zeteo.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:48 AM
The New York Times had entire homepages full of stories on campus antisemitism hearings.
It has not yet written about the biggest human rights organization in the world saying that Israel is committing genocide.
It has not yet written about the biggest human rights organization in the world saying that Israel is committing genocide.
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All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
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I wrote down five awesome gifts you can get for your favorite tabletop game designers.
Check it out.
www.explorersdesign.com/2024-gift-gu...
Check it out.
www.explorersdesign.com/2024-gift-gu...
2024 Gifts for RPG Designers
Here are 5 gifts you can get for your favorite designers. No gold necessary.
www.explorersdesign.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:16 PM
I wrote down five awesome gifts you can get for your favorite tabletop game designers.
Check it out.
www.explorersdesign.com/2024-gift-gu...
Check it out.
www.explorersdesign.com/2024-gift-gu...
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Libsoftiktok account nuked by Bluesky moderation when that account had special privileges on Twitter even before Elon.
You love to see it.
You love to see it.
December 2, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Libsoftiktok account nuked by Bluesky moderation when that account had special privileges on Twitter even before Elon.
You love to see it.
You love to see it.
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Oh, I have THOUGHTS on this one.
So, this trope, the trope of the Adaptable Human, emerges directly from the racist beliefs and subconscious feelings of the folks who made the first fantasy rpgs. In some of these early games, humans could choose from any number of classes, but... (1/10)
So, this trope, the trope of the Adaptable Human, emerges directly from the racist beliefs and subconscious feelings of the folks who made the first fantasy rpgs. In some of these early games, humans could choose from any number of classes, but... (1/10)
Humans in #ttrpgs are usually portrayed as jacks-of-all-trades compared to other species.
Maybe that's because we all want to identify with our own species, which is hard if every human is naturally prone to rage or something.
Have you seen humans find a unique niche in some ttrpg?
Maybe that's because we all want to identify with our own species, which is hard if every human is naturally prone to rage or something.
Have you seen humans find a unique niche in some ttrpg?
December 3, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Oh, I have THOUGHTS on this one.
So, this trope, the trope of the Adaptable Human, emerges directly from the racist beliefs and subconscious feelings of the folks who made the first fantasy rpgs. In some of these early games, humans could choose from any number of classes, but... (1/10)
So, this trope, the trope of the Adaptable Human, emerges directly from the racist beliefs and subconscious feelings of the folks who made the first fantasy rpgs. In some of these early games, humans could choose from any number of classes, but... (1/10)
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I've seen some folks fearing that Musk might actually be able to purchase Hasbro or D&D. Or laughing at how he'll do it. The thing is, the money isn't there to do it. He literally cannot.
Let's review this. First, there's not a buyout clause. He has to approach the board to make an offer.
Let's review this. First, there's not a buyout clause. He has to approach the board to make an offer.
November 29, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I've seen some folks fearing that Musk might actually be able to purchase Hasbro or D&D. Or laughing at how he'll do it. The thing is, the money isn't there to do it. He literally cannot.
Let's review this. First, there's not a buyout clause. He has to approach the board to make an offer.
Let's review this. First, there's not a buyout clause. He has to approach the board to make an offer.
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However the Questing Beast situation shook out, we should be vigilant how alt-right actors buy their way into hobby spaces. My summary of a small but useful example:
“No Politics” is always a red flag, even when defending your tabletop business
“No Politics” is always a red flag, even when defending your tabletop business
Bigoted money spends, but not without consequences
www.rascal.news
November 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM
However the Questing Beast situation shook out, we should be vigilant how alt-right actors buy their way into hobby spaces. My summary of a small but useful example:
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I know a lot of you are gonna think it’s cringe or whatever, but annoying atheism has gotta make a comeback.
The ruling class knows their survival depends on indoctrinating the next generation, which is why they're forcing archaic religious texts like the Bible into classrooms to suppress any critical thought and reinforce obedience.
November 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM
I know a lot of you are gonna think it’s cringe or whatever, but annoying atheism has gotta make a comeback.
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New site, who dis?
Hi, I'm Squid 🦑, and I'm a part time furry artist 🎨 and full time lawyer ⚖️ from the UK! I love fantasy themes and the golden age of American illustration. Inquire for commissions 😊
Hi, I'm Squid 🦑, and I'm a part time furry artist 🎨 and full time lawyer ⚖️ from the UK! I love fantasy themes and the golden age of American illustration. Inquire for commissions 😊
November 15, 2024 at 6:28 PM
New site, who dis?
Hi, I'm Squid 🦑, and I'm a part time furry artist 🎨 and full time lawyer ⚖️ from the UK! I love fantasy themes and the golden age of American illustration. Inquire for commissions 😊
Hi, I'm Squid 🦑, and I'm a part time furry artist 🎨 and full time lawyer ⚖️ from the UK! I love fantasy themes and the golden age of American illustration. Inquire for commissions 😊
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Apparently Taylor Lane is following a bunch of folks today (I guess they're on some starter packs), and if you're unaware, this person sucks massive shit speaking of OSR/adjacent RPG people who are huge bigot pieces of shit who pal around with other huge bigot pieces of shit
November 23, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Apparently Taylor Lane is following a bunch of folks today (I guess they're on some starter packs), and if you're unaware, this person sucks massive shit speaking of OSR/adjacent RPG people who are huge bigot pieces of shit who pal around with other huge bigot pieces of shit
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My most-viral post ever:
“Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”
“Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”
November 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM
My most-viral post ever:
“Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”
“Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”
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Form-fillable PDF character sheets are an abomination. Honestly, *printed* character sheets are degenerate and for use only by slackers and ingrates. All character sheets should be written by hand on a sheet of lined paper which must then be immediately lost in the GM's flat
November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Form-fillable PDF character sheets are an abomination. Honestly, *printed* character sheets are degenerate and for use only by slackers and ingrates. All character sheets should be written by hand on a sheet of lined paper which must then be immediately lost in the GM's flat
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the gift of Apollo or something
November 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
the gift of Apollo or something
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Sitting down to make an Official Department of D&D (Non-Woke), taking out a copy of D&D5E and staring at it thoughtfully for 16 hours before crossing out "gold piece" and writing "dogecoin" next to it, I award myself 100 billion dollars and get a card that says my children legally have to love me
Never afraid to have a bad opinion or to support shit takes, Musk has decided to dip his toes into D&D and defending known and self-avowed bioessentialist Gary Gygax. Because recognizing sexism and racism as problems is, *checks notes*, bad in his eyes.
www.enworld.org/threads/elon...
www.enworld.org/threads/elon...
Elon Musk Calls for Wizards of the Coast to "Burn in Hell" Over Making of Original D&D Passages
Elon Musk, the owner of the app formerly known as Twitter, is calling on Wizards of the Coast and its parent company Hasbro to "burn in hell" for the publication of Making of Original Dungeons & Drago...
www.enworld.org
November 22, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Sitting down to make an Official Department of D&D (Non-Woke), taking out a copy of D&D5E and staring at it thoughtfully for 16 hours before crossing out "gold piece" and writing "dogecoin" next to it, I award myself 100 billion dollars and get a card that says my children legally have to love me
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More 'day one' art: Some personal work spanning some inspirations and general vibe.
In recent years; starting with Blender and illustrating the rest in photoshop.
I like vehicles that could be toys if not already, and blue skies (heh) .
In recent years; starting with Blender and illustrating the rest in photoshop.
I like vehicles that could be toys if not already, and blue skies (heh) .
November 19, 2024 at 12:27 AM
More 'day one' art: Some personal work spanning some inspirations and general vibe.
In recent years; starting with Blender and illustrating the rest in photoshop.
I like vehicles that could be toys if not already, and blue skies (heh) .
In recent years; starting with Blender and illustrating the rest in photoshop.
I like vehicles that could be toys if not already, and blue skies (heh) .
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We can all stop writing "What is an RPG" sections, because Some Weird Sin did it the best
November 20, 2024 at 1:07 PM
We can all stop writing "What is an RPG" sections, because Some Weird Sin did it the best
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I have one quibble with this post:
EVERYONE can afford stock. There is TONS of public domain or otherwise free stock available. It might be a little harder to find but there are millions of free images out there and many of them are gorgeous.
EVERYONE can afford stock. There is TONS of public domain or otherwise free stock available. It might be a little harder to find but there are millions of free images out there and many of them are gorgeous.
November 17, 2024 at 10:37 PM
I have one quibble with this post:
EVERYONE can afford stock. There is TONS of public domain or otherwise free stock available. It might be a little harder to find but there are millions of free images out there and many of them are gorgeous.
EVERYONE can afford stock. There is TONS of public domain or otherwise free stock available. It might be a little harder to find but there are millions of free images out there and many of them are gorgeous.