Iradel
@iradel.bsky.social
Mini painter & Kitbasher, Butthurt game-player. 🏳️🌈
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Yeah, I worked in customer support and, if it's a 'peak' of one day, they will not care. They'll wipe their hands and say "ok, volumes are back to normal, it's fixed"
If after a week they are still receiving pressure... Then they'll begin to get nervous
If after a week they are still receiving pressure... Then they'll begin to get nervous
we are going to need to keep up this 'yelling at payment processors' energy for more than just today
Ideally, we will need to keep up this pressure over a span of a few weeks
As many people as possible, each making 2-4 calls a day, for a few weeks, is going to make the biggest impact
Ideally, we will need to keep up this pressure over a span of a few weeks
As many people as possible, each making 2-4 calls a day, for a few weeks, is going to make the biggest impact
July 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Yeah, I worked in customer support and, if it's a 'peak' of one day, they will not care. They'll wipe their hands and say "ok, volumes are back to normal, it's fixed"
If after a week they are still receiving pressure... Then they'll begin to get nervous
If after a week they are still receiving pressure... Then they'll begin to get nervous
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Good news is there's a dedicated set of folks out there reverse-engineering Hawken and opening up private servers to play the original nowadays.
hawakening.com
hawakening.com
Hawakening
hawakening.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Good news is there's a dedicated set of folks out there reverse-engineering Hawken and opening up private servers to play the original nowadays.
hawakening.com
hawakening.com
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If anyone you know is 13-24, in the US, and is LGBTQ+, please have them complete the Trevor Project survey this year.
Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally.
I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data.
Share widely.
Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally.
I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data.
Share widely.
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If anyone you know is 13-24, in the US, and is LGBTQ+, please have them complete the Trevor Project survey this year.
Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally.
I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data.
Share widely.
Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally.
I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data.
Share widely.
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The alt-right has such a domination of the media landscape that they've convinced people getting mad about pride flags is somehow normal. Like they genuinely believe the presence of a rainbow is going to hurt them somehow.
May 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The alt-right has such a domination of the media landscape that they've convinced people getting mad about pride flags is somehow normal. Like they genuinely believe the presence of a rainbow is going to hurt them somehow.
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Saw a big ass frog when I went for a walk earlier. Pics don't do him justice but this fucker was huge. Definitely one of the top 5 frogs I've ever seen in my life.
May 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Saw a big ass frog when I went for a walk earlier. Pics don't do him justice but this fucker was huge. Definitely one of the top 5 frogs I've ever seen in my life.
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Seriously, do not buy, stream, or otherwise support of promote more Harry Potter bullshit. It is no longer theoretical - Rowling is funelling those wizard bucks into getting the law changed to actively oppress an already-vulnerable minority.
May 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Seriously, do not buy, stream, or otherwise support of promote more Harry Potter bullshit. It is no longer theoretical - Rowling is funelling those wizard bucks into getting the law changed to actively oppress an already-vulnerable minority.
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Some of the best Warhammer players in the world are boycotting a championship in the U.S. over our embrace of fascism. One Belgian player cited specifically legal actions against trans people as one reason he will not participate.
Nice to see.
Nice to see.
May 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Some of the best Warhammer players in the world are boycotting a championship in the U.S. over our embrace of fascism. One Belgian player cited specifically legal actions against trans people as one reason he will not participate.
Nice to see.
Nice to see.
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Share your brown art!! Okay!!
Hell yeah I love a muddled warm tone
Hell yeah I love a muddled warm tone
May 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Share your brown art!! Okay!!
Hell yeah I love a muddled warm tone
Hell yeah I love a muddled warm tone
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"AI is coming, its inevitable" no its not you sniveling weirdo. how are those 3D TVs going. how are NFT markets looking these days. Seen anything cool in the metaverse lately?
anyone who says we need to resign to using it, that itll be here whether we like it or not, is a feckless dipshit.
anyone who says we need to resign to using it, that itll be here whether we like it or not, is a feckless dipshit.
April 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
"AI is coming, its inevitable" no its not you sniveling weirdo. how are those 3D TVs going. how are NFT markets looking these days. Seen anything cool in the metaverse lately?
anyone who says we need to resign to using it, that itll be here whether we like it or not, is a feckless dipshit.
anyone who says we need to resign to using it, that itll be here whether we like it or not, is a feckless dipshit.
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AI may be good for many things, but we all know that HUMANS make art
March 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
AI may be good for many things, but we all know that HUMANS make art
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Cis allies, here's a super simple way to support trans people - and you don't even have to talk to anyone on the phone!
Just add a public comment saying medical care for transgender people is essential and should not be banned from ACA plans.
Just add a public comment saying medical care for transgender people is essential and should not be banned from ACA plans.
The HHS rule banning trans care from many ACA plans is open for public comment now. Only 3 comments so far.
Embarrassing how the media is completely ignoring this. There's likely over 200,000 trans people on ACA plans (1% of 24 million)
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Embarrassing how the media is completely ignoring this. There's likely over 200,000 trans people on ACA plans (1% of 24 million)
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
March 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Cis allies, here's a super simple way to support trans people - and you don't even have to talk to anyone on the phone!
Just add a public comment saying medical care for transgender people is essential and should not be banned from ACA plans.
Just add a public comment saying medical care for transgender people is essential and should not be banned from ACA plans.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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City 17 and Dunwall are two very striking and memorable locations, Viktor’s work has no doubt left a significant impression on future works. It’s a shame we’ve lost another part of the Half Life 2 team.
Viktor Antonov had passed away. 😔
He was the art director of Half Life 2, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein The New Order. Easily created some of the best worlds visually.
He was the art director of Half Life 2, Dishonored, and Wolfenstein The New Order. Easily created some of the best worlds visually.
February 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
City 17 and Dunwall are two very striking and memorable locations, Viktor’s work has no doubt left a significant impression on future works. It’s a shame we’ve lost another part of the Half Life 2 team.
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"once they get rid of trans people they're coming for you" is a statement that's true but not how you should think about it.
Trans people aren't the first line of defense, or a shield to hide behind. They are our friends and loved ones. Losing even a single one is too many.
Trans people aren't the first line of defense, or a shield to hide behind. They are our friends and loved ones. Losing even a single one is too many.
February 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"once they get rid of trans people they're coming for you" is a statement that's true but not how you should think about it.
Trans people aren't the first line of defense, or a shield to hide behind. They are our friends and loved ones. Losing even a single one is too many.
Trans people aren't the first line of defense, or a shield to hide behind. They are our friends and loved ones. Losing even a single one is too many.
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hey champs if you live in these states you should be calling your state reps *today* and advocating for trans people
A/P [Feb 5] -- Bills have been introduced in Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Montana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas & Virginia that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for _adults_. Georgia's is the first to advance out of committee.
[by @rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
[by @rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws
Conservatives’ nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.
apnews.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
hey champs if you live in these states you should be calling your state reps *today* and advocating for trans people
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If someone's new to a hobby/game/whatever and asks a question about fundamentals, there's nothing more annoying than the person who responds by going, "Whaaaat? You REALLY don't know how to do THAT???" in a condescending smugfuck way.
January 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
If someone's new to a hobby/game/whatever and asks a question about fundamentals, there's nothing more annoying than the person who responds by going, "Whaaaat? You REALLY don't know how to do THAT???" in a condescending smugfuck way.
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Super Sculpey, rough work #shiflettbros
January 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Super Sculpey, rough work #shiflettbros
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Frogs & Gnomes. #pixelart Secret Santa piece for Pixeljoint member ZedOFF who wished for, among other things, frogs and gnomes! Happy Holidays!
December 27, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Frogs & Gnomes. #pixelart Secret Santa piece for Pixeljoint member ZedOFF who wished for, among other things, frogs and gnomes! Happy Holidays!
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Gen ai is poisoning our power grid, stealing intellectual property, using precious water, and ruining the internet with unreliable information and garbage imagery. Don't use it, and don't normalize it, even for laughs.
New evidence shows AI's thirst for power may be distorting the flow of power to US consumers (gift link):
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
AI Needs So Much Power, It’s Making Yours Worse
There’s a strong link between proximity to AI data centers and higher levels of distorted power in residential areas
www.bloomberg.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Gen ai is poisoning our power grid, stealing intellectual property, using precious water, and ruining the internet with unreliable information and garbage imagery. Don't use it, and don't normalize it, even for laughs.
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We love CARDBOARD! #cardboard #gamedev
December 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
We love CARDBOARD! #cardboard #gamedev
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Red Stuff I've Painted 🧵
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Red Stuff I've Painted 🧵
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had to make an emergency trip to get a *second* sink because the first one had geeentle curves that revealed the huge ass drill holes made by the previous owner (my nemesis) but all is remedied. I am now excited to wash a dish with some elbow room!!
September 11, 2024 at 12:50 AM
had to make an emergency trip to get a *second* sink because the first one had geeentle curves that revealed the huge ass drill holes made by the previous owner (my nemesis) but all is remedied. I am now excited to wash a dish with some elbow room!!