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JAFD
@jafd.bsky.social
570 followers 3.8K following 58 posts
Grumpy old man. Raised in Philadelphia, now dwells in Newark, NJ. Aficionado of books, boardgames, toy soldiers, ship models.
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softtail65.bsky.social
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November 16, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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gaughen.bsky.social
Some NAFO fellas are worried that we are deserting the Information War battlefield by migrating to Bluesky. I disagree for two reasons:

1) The trolls will follow us to Bluesky, but we have the upper hand here.

2) A mass exodus from X might bankrupt it, thus collapsing the Kremlin’s main platform.
November 16, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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seej500.bsky.social
Just to add to this, we've *already* heard *every* opinion the far-right has. None of them are new; they're all just the same old debunked bullshit & barely-disguised prejudices.

Which means we've already considered those opinions plenty, & realised they're wrong. We don't need to relitigate.
linkara.bsky.social Linkara @linkara.bsky.social · Nov 16
"dOn'T hAvE aN eChO cHaMbEr!!111"

What fucking opinions do right-wing shitheads have that are worth listening to?

Made-up bullshit about vaccines?
Climate change denial?
Transphobia and gay-bashing and sexism?
Ask anyone who talks about "echo chambers" to explain what opinions are worth hearing.
brendelbored.bsky.social Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · Nov 16
“It’s important not to have this place be an echo chamber” is something that sounds correct but falls apart when you realize it actually means pretending arguments done in bad faith are genuine. It’s the “I’m just asking questions” of social media
November 16, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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caitlinrozakis.bsky.social
Two weekends from now, come see me (and, more likely, @maxgladstone.bsky.social and @nghivo.bsky.social) at the not-fully-accurately named Philcon! (It's actually in NJ. Sorrynotsorry.) Nov 22-24! philcon.org
Philcon November 22-24, 202 Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ Caitlin Rozakis Philcon Schedule Fri Nov 22 9pm - Fandoms on Ice Sat Nov 23 10am - Foundations of Worldbuilding: Linguistive Choices and Naming Conventions 2pm - The Book is (Almost Always) Better 3pm - Reading 5pm - How Come the Humor in My Story isn’t Working? Sun Nov 24 I <3 The Musical Episode
November 12, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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mcopelov.bsky.social
People are totally unprepared for what is about to happen to American higher education
November 12, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Fall In '24 - Napoleonic-era naval action, the British v the Dutch at Dogger Bank, August 1781
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
8/8
An even battle, with half-a-dozen ships of the line on each side. The British (closer) are pursuing. The Dutch did better in this refight that in the actual battle.
November 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Fall In '24 - one of the Ancients tournaments
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
7/8
Samnites on right, Medieval French on left, fighting under the _Warrior_ rules
November 7, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Fall In '24 - The flea market (aka 'bring and buy')
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
6/8
People standing and sitting around tables full of merchandise. A few are wearing bright orange shirts, earned by volunteering at previous HMGS conventions
November 7, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Fall In '24 - The dealers' room
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
5/8
A large hall, shafts of sunlight coming thru the skylights
November 7, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Fall In '24 - The board game library
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
4/8
Shelves of games in background, playing tables in foreground, some boxes of games still being unpacked.
November 7, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Fall In '24 - A multi-sided struggle with Hollywood cowboys, cops, robbers, and hidden purloined loot on an LA studio backlot
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
3/8
A film studio, sound stages in foreground, an 'Old West' town beyond The 'Old West' town, cluttered with modern vehicles and game paraphernalia
November 7, 2024 at 11:12 AM
'Fall In '24' - King Philip's War, settlers v Native Americans in Rhode Island, 1675
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
2/8
Besieging forces outside a log-palisade fort, on snow-covered terrain
November 7, 2024 at 11:06 AM
The 'Fall In '24' convention of the Historical Miniature Gaming Society was last weekend in Lancaster, Pa. Some pictures therefrom - first, a WW I air battle
#games
#miniatures
#wargaming
#miniatureterrain
#miniaturepaint
1/8
Miniature planes above an aerial picture of the Western Front
November 7, 2024 at 11:01 AM
And best wishes for a healthy and happy Halloween / Samhain / All Saints' Day / Dia De Los Muertos / Mischief Night, and hope you'se all make it thru to Spring !

*music by Sir Arthur Sullivan

7/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM
So, me not being much of an artist or sculptor or costumer, if anyone in BlueSkyLand's inspired by this concept, go ahead and run with it. Maybe mention my nym in the credits, and if it brings you some cash, pass a bit of it on to those who need some.

6/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM
(We may also note that my singing voice is of such quality, that, upon hearing it, women leap upon me and try to smother me with kisses.
(that being the easiest way to shut me up.))

5/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:22 PM
So I breathed deep, and started to sing ...
"It's a Wandering Minstrel Eye.
Yes, a wandering Minstrel Eye... '' *

And was met with a cry 'Get Outta Here !!!'

Fortunately, all my planned shopping at that dealers' room was done.

4/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:22 PM
'It's a giant plucked-out eyeball,
trailing nerves and blood vessels,
walking on spindly legs,
wearing an 'Australian bush hat',
and carrying a guitar.'

'M'gosh! What would you call this critter ?'

3/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I walked up, said 'Hello', and 'I have an idea for a new fantasy figure, you might be interesting in making.'

'OK, tell us about it.'

So, I described the proposed figure:

2/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:21 PM
A story, possibly, for the season ....
A few years back, I was at a gaming convention. 'Twas a booth there for a small firm, owned by acquaintances of mine, makers of fantasy figures, 'dungeon furniture', etc.
#games
#miniatures
#TTRPG
#miniaturepaint
#Halloween
1/7
October 21, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,186,811!
I wonder if that's a prime number. Checking with my math maven friends.
September 17, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Dumb question: I upload a photo, click the 'Edit Image' icon in upper right corner, click the '4:3 ratio' icon. Then what ?
Seems that the only way out of the 'Edit Image' screen is to close the browser tab where Bluesky is running.
Thanks for any help with this.
August 3, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Saturday Knight Fever !
A group of early medieval heavy cavalry, 15mm figures, sculpted and cast by Essex Miniatures, painted and based by yours truly.
August 3, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Our Fearless Leader and his huscarls, out to further dim the Dark Ages.
Figures by Gripping Beast, Wargames Atlantic, and Wargames Factory
#tabletopgaming
A band of 18 28mm toy soldiers, from the period between the Fall of Rome and the 1st Crusade, looking belligerent. Their leader, front and center, holds his sword and shield high.
July 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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adamwatkinson1.bsky.social
Who are the folks on here that are interested in scale modelling of any genre so that I can follow you…please retweet if you know me…it’s a much smaller space than X but a much nicer one I think…
July 25, 2024 at 10:31 PM