ObsidianDragon
@obsidiandragon.bsky.social
Equestrian, gamer, pagan, keeper of snakes, Ghostbusters cosplayer, tired parent. She/they.
Just open the fucking borders.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just open the fucking borders.
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Every screen grab of these emails makes me realize learning to read was my first mistake.
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Every screen grab of these emails makes me realize learning to read was my first mistake.
My review of Brigands and Breadknives: Is this book quite as "cozy" as the others? No. Is it fun? Absolutely.
I had just wrapped up reading some Kingfisher novels and kept forgetting I wasn't reading another one, which is about the highest praise I think I can give. 5/5, Bucket is amazing.
I had just wrapped up reading some Kingfisher novels and kept forgetting I wasn't reading another one, which is about the highest praise I think I can give. 5/5, Bucket is amazing.
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My review of Brigands and Breadknives: Is this book quite as "cozy" as the others? No. Is it fun? Absolutely.
I had just wrapped up reading some Kingfisher novels and kept forgetting I wasn't reading another one, which is about the highest praise I think I can give. 5/5, Bucket is amazing.
I had just wrapped up reading some Kingfisher novels and kept forgetting I wasn't reading another one, which is about the highest praise I think I can give. 5/5, Bucket is amazing.
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I made these brushes free for whoever wants them, but if you download and share this a bunch it raises my chances of winning some clippy, so if you wanna pass them on and share them consider that like tipping me for my trouble haha
I kept meaning to make some bespoke set-dressing chains for Pipeburn so I don’t need to ink every individual link in every individual panel like I did last time, so I decided to actually enter one of those Clip Studio Asset Challenges for once assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail...
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I made these brushes free for whoever wants them, but if you download and share this a bunch it raises my chances of winning some clippy, so if you wanna pass them on and share them consider that like tipping me for my trouble haha
Playing Lancer in tabletop simulator. Combat ended, the GM is talking something out with another player, so naturally my husband and I grab some of the ships on the table and start flying them around
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Playing Lancer in tabletop simulator. Combat ended, the GM is talking something out with another player, so naturally my husband and I grab some of the ships on the table and start flying them around
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boosting this again because honestly I am proud of this near future and very political sf story, the illustration by Juan Bernabeu is exceptional, and big shout out to the editor Oliver Dougherty for having such a keen eye.
An older medic with scant resources fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
This novelette is my only near future sf story, inspired by a long-ago convo with my dad & by the activists who never give up.
Free to read at
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
This novelette is my only near future sf story, inspired by a long-ago convo with my dad & by the activists who never give up.
Free to read at
reactormag.com/barnacle-kat...
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
boosting this again because honestly I am proud of this near future and very political sf story, the illustration by Juan Bernabeu is exceptional, and big shout out to the editor Oliver Dougherty for having such a keen eye.
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New crab! New crab! "The name is derived from a Malay term used to describe the 'hidden people' of the forest or Orang Bunian. They are often described as beautifully dressed forest denizens. The name, bunian, alludes to the beautiful colours as well as it escaping scientific attention until now."
From the MalaysianWildlife community on Reddit: New crab on Mount Jerai named after the Orang Bunian folklore
Explore this post and more from the MalaysianWildlife community
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November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
New crab! New crab! "The name is derived from a Malay term used to describe the 'hidden people' of the forest or Orang Bunian. They are often described as beautifully dressed forest denizens. The name, bunian, alludes to the beautiful colours as well as it escaping scientific attention until now."
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In my head, to the tune of 7 Drunken Nights:
"So I read the reply and I said to her
Could you kindly tell to me
How you see a question mark
Where no question mark would be?
For it's many a day I've posted
A hundred skeets or more.
But no advice did you need to give
When no advice I asked for."
"So I read the reply and I said to her
Could you kindly tell to me
How you see a question mark
Where no question mark would be?
For it's many a day I've posted
A hundred skeets or more.
But no advice did you need to give
When no advice I asked for."
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In my head, to the tune of 7 Drunken Nights:
"So I read the reply and I said to her
Could you kindly tell to me
How you see a question mark
Where no question mark would be?
For it's many a day I've posted
A hundred skeets or more.
But no advice did you need to give
When no advice I asked for."
"So I read the reply and I said to her
Could you kindly tell to me
How you see a question mark
Where no question mark would be?
For it's many a day I've posted
A hundred skeets or more.
But no advice did you need to give
When no advice I asked for."
Trying to do more reading, less doom scrolling, but @tkingfisher.com gently and apologetically tugs my heart out of my chest in the most unexpected ways
Which is way better than doom scrolling, which does that horrifically and not fictionally, but my eyes are leaking rn
Which is way better than doom scrolling, which does that horrifically and not fictionally, but my eyes are leaking rn
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Trying to do more reading, less doom scrolling, but @tkingfisher.com gently and apologetically tugs my heart out of my chest in the most unexpected ways
Which is way better than doom scrolling, which does that horrifically and not fictionally, but my eyes are leaking rn
Which is way better than doom scrolling, which does that horrifically and not fictionally, but my eyes are leaking rn
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It looks to me like the ACA letters going out in some states are only quoting the new, increased plan cost WITHOUT any subsidies at all. So, folks will have to go online to see their actual premium, which is not the same as plan cost. Try not to panic if you have not been online to confirm.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It looks to me like the ACA letters going out in some states are only quoting the new, increased plan cost WITHOUT any subsidies at all. So, folks will have to go online to see their actual premium, which is not the same as plan cost. Try not to panic if you have not been online to confirm.
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Growing concerned that Boo Boo might be the world's most photogenic kitten.
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Growing concerned that Boo Boo might be the world's most photogenic kitten.
My hot take of the day is teenagers should be allowed to be stupid and cringe, actually
I'm sure that idea will go great over on reddit
I'm sure that idea will go great over on reddit
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My hot take of the day is teenagers should be allowed to be stupid and cringe, actually
I'm sure that idea will go great over on reddit
I'm sure that idea will go great over on reddit
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We used to make things in this country. Like cereal designed to stop you whacking off or visiting prostitutes.
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We used to make things in this country. Like cereal designed to stop you whacking off or visiting prostitutes.
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I think a lot about the story Carl Reiner told: he’d have been a sewing machine repairman if not for a free WPA drama class. That led to other theater work, to Sid Caesar, to Mel Brooks, and all the rest. All because of one free class paid for by a government that felt the arts were worth teaching.
you ever think about the works progress administration? I sure do. I wish that was a thing now. I would be so glad to contribute my labor to like. A random ass local bridge
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I think a lot about the story Carl Reiner told: he’d have been a sewing machine repairman if not for a free WPA drama class. That led to other theater work, to Sid Caesar, to Mel Brooks, and all the rest. All because of one free class paid for by a government that felt the arts were worth teaching.
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Tonight was the inaugural ride of our new home buyout program. We connect with vendors too scared to be out, and we purchase from them at home. Tonight we bought 250 tamales, divided into 3 teams to deliver all over the city to folks on the street, Love Fridges, and a youth shelter.
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Tonight was the inaugural ride of our new home buyout program. We connect with vendors too scared to be out, and we purchase from them at home. Tonight we bought 250 tamales, divided into 3 teams to deliver all over the city to folks on the street, Love Fridges, and a youth shelter.
Just gonna leave this song here:
music.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DX...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DX...
Spark
YouTube video by Poor Man's Poison - Topic
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November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Just gonna leave this song here:
music.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DX...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=A2DX...
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Man I wish Cheney was alive to see this
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Man I wish Cheney was alive to see this
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😂
Apparently all you needed to do to predict the NYC election results was read that one N.K. Jemisin novel.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
😂
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I block enormous numbers of people I’ve never actually interacted with, both manually and via filters and blocklists, and I believe this is a key reason why I have a very pleasant time on this website
Sometimes I don’t even interact with them, I just see someone being stupid and toxic, and I use the block button, like a little treat
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I block enormous numbers of people I’ve never actually interacted with, both manually and via filters and blocklists, and I believe this is a key reason why I have a very pleasant time on this website
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KEEP IT UP Y’all!!!
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
KEEP IT UP Y’all!!!
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there are very few things that are genuinely a litmus test for intelligence, but getting mad at hearing other languages is on the very short list
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
there are very few things that are genuinely a litmus test for intelligence, but getting mad at hearing other languages is on the very short list
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i think if you ride public transit enough you learn that most weird behavior is not dangerous, and conversely i think driving a car teaches you that everyone is trying to kill you at all times
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
i think if you ride public transit enough you learn that most weird behavior is not dangerous, and conversely i think driving a car teaches you that everyone is trying to kill you at all times
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I always get drawn back to Al Gore telling voters that he’d only raise taxes on the top 1% and then after the election a poll showed that something like 20% of voters thought they were in the top 1% and another 20% thought they would be in the next five years. Just a total tragic disconnect.
Maaaaan, this. So much this. Every time there's any kind of actual in-depth survey we find that the American people are *abysmally* ignorant about even the most basic political facts, but the pundit class just immediately forgets & proceeds with political analysis based on subtle policy differences.
Feels like so many of our convos are revolving about how voters respond to what politicians are doing, or what parties’ positions on issues are, without much actual empirical sense of what they actually know about those topics.
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I always get drawn back to Al Gore telling voters that he’d only raise taxes on the top 1% and then after the election a poll showed that something like 20% of voters thought they were in the top 1% and another 20% thought they would be in the next five years. Just a total tragic disconnect.
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Sometimes I wonder if Vienna doesn't spend some time staring off into space these days
Sometimes I wonder if Vienna doesn't spend some time staring off into space these days
The Hymn of Acxiom
YouTube video by Vienna Teng - Topic
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October 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Sometimes I wonder if Vienna doesn't spend some time staring off into space these days
Sometimes I wonder if Vienna doesn't spend some time staring off into space these days