Jes
@midnightbex.bsky.social
Every time I get mad at an AI spam call and tell it to fuck off, I think about that article a few years ago admonishing the public for treating AI assistants like Siri badly. Whoever wrote that can also fuck off.
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Every time I get mad at an AI spam call and tell it to fuck off, I think about that article a few years ago admonishing the public for treating AI assistants like Siri badly. Whoever wrote that can also fuck off.
Just figured out my grandfather technically became a Canadian citizen in 2015 when they granted citizenship to first generation Canadians born outside Canada before 1947. His mom was born in Canada, but her parents emigrated the family to New York. He's 93 so this is all academic, but interesting!
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just figured out my grandfather technically became a Canadian citizen in 2015 when they granted citizenship to first generation Canadians born outside Canada before 1947. His mom was born in Canada, but her parents emigrated the family to New York. He's 93 so this is all academic, but interesting!
How is it possible that a company just emailed me a handwritten PO in the year 2025?
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
How is it possible that a company just emailed me a handwritten PO in the year 2025?
Not sure why OP assumes these emails aren't legit, but if they're from do-not-reply@archiveofourown.org they are the real AO3 sending you a password reset. It's not a scam, it's a known bug that these sometimes get sent to people who didn't request one. Delete it if you didn't request it! That easy.
Attention friends! As a Cyber Sec Specialist, I feel a need to share this. If you receive an email from Ao3, alerting you to a password reset attempt, DO NOT click on the links! This is a scam to get you to provide your current password. Absolutely terrible. Safe cyber smart! #ao3 #scamalert
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Not sure why OP assumes these emails aren't legit, but if they're from do-not-reply@archiveofourown.org they are the real AO3 sending you a password reset. It's not a scam, it's a known bug that these sometimes get sent to people who didn't request one. Delete it if you didn't request it! That easy.
Quick reminder that Trump can release the Epstein files himself at any time. The only reason the House is voting to release them is because he wouldn't.
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Quick reminder that Trump can release the Epstein files himself at any time. The only reason the House is voting to release them is because he wouldn't.
Can't do my main work task for the morning because Cloudflare is down and can't even take advantage of the sudden free time to read something on AO3 because Cloudflare is down. We really need to stop letting 3 companies control 90% of the internet's infrastructure.
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Can't do my main work task for the morning because Cloudflare is down and can't even take advantage of the sudden free time to read something on AO3 because Cloudflare is down. We really need to stop letting 3 companies control 90% of the internet's infrastructure.
Reposted by Jes
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Reposted by Jes
Unlike other services that try to remove access to books you’ve bought from them, 2000 AD allows you to download your purchases – so you’ll never go offline with your favourite comics! https://bit.ly/4h2csdj
Keep what you buy...forever! Download copies of your digital comics from 2000 AD, DRM-free! | 2000 AD
Dive into the thrilling worlds of 2000 AD -- anytime and anywhere -- with digital downloads you get to keep forever! When you buy digital comics from 2000 AD you can download and keep your files, with no ‘DRM‘ software or restrictions. Unlike other serv...
bit.ly
November 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Unlike other services that try to remove access to books you’ve bought from them, 2000 AD allows you to download your purchases – so you’ll never go offline with your favourite comics! https://bit.ly/4h2csdj
Opened bluesky for the first time today only to immediately see the latest Epstein email.
a man in a suit is holding three boxes of pizza .
ALT: a man in a suit is holding three boxes of pizza .
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Opened bluesky for the first time today only to immediately see the latest Epstein email.
Reposted by Jes
*supervillain with a heart of gold voice* Well well well
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
*supervillain with a heart of gold voice* Well well well
Just realized I'm the reader every writer fears - I will research a throw away mention in one line of your novel if it strikes me as mildly interesting new information or the slightest bit unlikely. I apologize profusely.
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just realized I'm the reader every writer fears - I will research a throw away mention in one line of your novel if it strikes me as mildly interesting new information or the slightest bit unlikely. I apologize profusely.
Normally I take a very poor view of Anish Kapoor and his litigious avarice in the art world, but just this one I'm going to have to cheer him on.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign....
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign....
‘This is fascist America’: Anish Kapoor may sue after border agents pose by his sculpture
Artist says ‘military style’ raids in US are ‘beyond belief’ while discussing new Southbank show next year
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Normally I take a very poor view of Anish Kapoor and his litigious avarice in the art world, but just this one I'm going to have to cheer him on.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign....
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign....
While the aurora was very cool, I can’t help thinking that in an earlier era a blood red sky being seen across large parts of the country while a tyrant tries to become king would be taken as a serious omen.
November 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
While the aurora was very cool, I can’t help thinking that in an earlier era a blood red sky being seen across large parts of the country while a tyrant tries to become king would be taken as a serious omen.
Reposted by Jes
10DANCE | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix Philippines
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Can see the tiniest bit of the Northern Lights from my house tonight!
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Can see the tiniest bit of the Northern Lights from my house tonight!
This is the tackiest nonsense I’ve ever seen.
Below are two videos showing the White House vs Waldorf Astoria renovations. Can someone knowledgable about the relevant trades breakdown what it took to do each one? What was the process? How much human skill and craftsmanship were involved?
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
This is the tackiest nonsense I’ve ever seen.
Just got a call from a freight brokerage company that opened with "Hi I'm an AI agent". Never blocked a phone number quicker, I don't give a shit that we've used them before to arrange shipping. We sure won't be now.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Just got a call from a freight brokerage company that opened with "Hi I'm an AI agent". Never blocked a phone number quicker, I don't give a shit that we've used them before to arrange shipping. We sure won't be now.
Reposted by Jes
I wrote about Chuck Schumer newrepublic.com/article/2029...
Chuck Schumer Needs To Go
The Democratic Senate leader has lost the thread. Everyone is suffering because of his lack of judgment.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I wrote about Chuck Schumer newrepublic.com/article/2029...
Disgusted to be represented by this coward. Sent a message to his office calling for his resignation and I hope fellow Illinoisans will do the same. We deserve better and so does democracy.
Durbin said critics of his vote “need to understand how the Senate works”
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Disgusted to be represented by this coward. Sent a message to his office calling for his resignation and I hope fellow Illinoisans will do the same. We deserve better and so does democracy.
Reposted by Jes
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
Never see cops in my town so of course the one time I go inside to pick up Dunkin, a cop walks in!
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Never see cops in my town so of course the one time I go inside to pick up Dunkin, a cop walks in!
Once again discovering the 11 year old nibling has organized plans without informing my sister. He did ask her if they were doing anything tomorrow to make sure there wasn't a conflict this time, which is a swing in a positive direction.
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Once again discovering the 11 year old nibling has organized plans without informing my sister. He did ask her if they were doing anything tomorrow to make sure there wasn't a conflict this time, which is a swing in a positive direction.
As someone who works in manufacturing and hears a LOT of MAGA opinions, Democrats need to lean harder on the illegal tariffs angle. It's killing industry and even the Trump supporters are PISSED. A lot of "I didn't vote for THIS" going around.
Cowlitz County WA (where Longview is) went for Trump by 20 points and is pretty aggressively MAGA. Longview also a river-port and timber-mill town that’s been hit hard by tariffs.
sorry I know we’re supposed to be moving on to the infighting but holy hell they lost in Longview??!
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As someone who works in manufacturing and hears a LOT of MAGA opinions, Democrats need to lean harder on the illegal tariffs angle. It's killing industry and even the Trump supporters are PISSED. A lot of "I didn't vote for THIS" going around.
Fellow Pokemon Z-A players, do they ever stop leading you around by the nose? I wish to be unleashed on the city to catch pokemon and climb scaffolding at my leisure. Will they ever stop making me go through dialogue every thirty seconds.
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Fellow Pokemon Z-A players, do they ever stop leading you around by the nose? I wish to be unleashed on the city to catch pokemon and climb scaffolding at my leisure. Will they ever stop making me go through dialogue every thirty seconds.
Haven’t made it to the grocery store for a full shop this week and forgot I was out of bagels last night when I did a quick trip. Cup Noodles for breakfast it is!
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Haven’t made it to the grocery store for a full shop this week and forgot I was out of bagels last night when I did a quick trip. Cup Noodles for breakfast it is!