Otter_Be
@otterbe.bsky.social
Environmental Scientist out to save the world, or as much of it as I can.
Deleting the apps for a little bit, back soon
March 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Deleting the apps for a little bit, back soon
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"This is just putting a bow on the iceberg"
Things said because I didn't want to say "beating a dead horse"
Things said because I didn't want to say "beating a dead horse"
January 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"This is just putting a bow on the iceberg"
Things said because I didn't want to say "beating a dead horse"
Things said because I didn't want to say "beating a dead horse"
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I had 4 days off and by the end of that time I was thinking about creative pursuits, maybe even getting involved in my community. Thank god that's over now
December 2, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I had 4 days off and by the end of that time I was thinking about creative pursuits, maybe even getting involved in my community. Thank god that's over now
Update, we were all at the pool with friends and they didn't notice 😂
Might just be option B by default at this point
Might just be option B by default at this point
Parents haven't seen my latest tattoo; there's a chance they might see it this week (not anywhere spicy, just on my leg&I'm in long pants 99%of the time)
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
January 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Update, we were all at the pool with friends and they didn't notice 😂
Might just be option B by default at this point
Might just be option B by default at this point
Parents haven't seen my latest tattoo; there's a chance they might see it this week (not anywhere spicy, just on my leg&I'm in long pants 99%of the time)
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
January 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Parents haven't seen my latest tattoo; there's a chance they might see it this week (not anywhere spicy, just on my leg&I'm in long pants 99%of the time)
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
Should I:
A) act surprised its also there
B) lie&say I've had it for a while
C) insist I can't see the tattoo
D) walk in a way they never see it
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Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!
December 24, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!
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If you think you wrote something with AI — no you didn’t.
Other people wrote it, and you just used a plagiarism machine to keep yourself from knowing their names.
Other people wrote it, and you just used a plagiarism machine to keep yourself from knowing their names.
Seeing a minor spike in very obviously "AI" generated submissions so far this year. One didn't even hide and tried to claim in a cover letter that it was "there right" to do so. When certain (like this one), bans were issued.
January 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If you think you wrote something with AI — no you didn’t.
Other people wrote it, and you just used a plagiarism machine to keep yourself from knowing their names.
Other people wrote it, and you just used a plagiarism machine to keep yourself from knowing their names.
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incredible -- the NYT ran fluff "what i hope to see in 2025" blurbs from CEOs and economists, and then this guy
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
January 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
incredible -- the NYT ran fluff "what i hope to see in 2025" blurbs from CEOs and economists, and then this guy
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...
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Everyone has a special part of their place dedicated to things they need to throw out but don't know how
January 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Everyone has a special part of their place dedicated to things they need to throw out but don't know how
So turns out certain generations don't react well when you say your word of the year is "Arson"
I PROMISE I'M KIDDING
I PROMISE I'M KIDDING
January 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So turns out certain generations don't react well when you say your word of the year is "Arson"
I PROMISE I'M KIDDING
I PROMISE I'M KIDDING
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🦐 tis the sea-son 🌊
had an absolute blast creating this illustration for @otterbe.bsky.social , who provided the joke and let me run wild with it! may your holiday be shrimply the best time, no matter how you celebrate ✨
had an absolute blast creating this illustration for @otterbe.bsky.social , who provided the joke and let me run wild with it! may your holiday be shrimply the best time, no matter how you celebrate ✨
December 3, 2023 at 2:52 AM
🦐 tis the sea-son 🌊
had an absolute blast creating this illustration for @otterbe.bsky.social , who provided the joke and let me run wild with it! may your holiday be shrimply the best time, no matter how you celebrate ✨
had an absolute blast creating this illustration for @otterbe.bsky.social , who provided the joke and let me run wild with it! may your holiday be shrimply the best time, no matter how you celebrate ✨
Was taking my recyclable stuff out to the bin at stupid hours of the night/morning and almost backed into one of my neighbours in the hallway.
1) AHHHHHH
2) I know what *I'm* doing awake, what are *you* doing awake??
3) AT LEAST SAY HI BACK AFTER I SQUASHED MY YELP INTO A POLITE HELLO
1) AHHHHHH
2) I know what *I'm* doing awake, what are *you* doing awake??
3) AT LEAST SAY HI BACK AFTER I SQUASHED MY YELP INTO A POLITE HELLO
December 23, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Was taking my recyclable stuff out to the bin at stupid hours of the night/morning and almost backed into one of my neighbours in the hallway.
1) AHHHHHH
2) I know what *I'm* doing awake, what are *you* doing awake??
3) AT LEAST SAY HI BACK AFTER I SQUASHED MY YELP INTO A POLITE HELLO
1) AHHHHHH
2) I know what *I'm* doing awake, what are *you* doing awake??
3) AT LEAST SAY HI BACK AFTER I SQUASHED MY YELP INTO A POLITE HELLO
Going into the gay bar with all my friends like
December 9, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Going into the gay bar with all my friends like
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AI can save you a lot of time if you need a bunch of information summarized and it's not important to you whether the summary is accurate
October 29, 2024 at 4:54 PM
AI can save you a lot of time if you need a bunch of information summarized and it's not important to you whether the summary is accurate
Gonna pre-emptively apologize/ask for understanding as we get into December here, this month until mid January is a *LOT* busier for me. If I miss a message, you need to get a hold of me, etc., and I don't respond right away; I promise you I'm not ignoring you, and I will not mind a double ping ♥️
December 2, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Gonna pre-emptively apologize/ask for understanding as we get into December here, this month until mid January is a *LOT* busier for me. If I miss a message, you need to get a hold of me, etc., and I don't respond right away; I promise you I'm not ignoring you, and I will not mind a double ping ♥️
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I can’t believe so many men walk around bagless. Nothing respectably slung over one shoulder. just stuffing their pockets with their wares like toddlers collecting stones
November 30, 2024 at 3:47 AM
I can’t believe so many men walk around bagless. Nothing respectably slung over one shoulder. just stuffing their pockets with their wares like toddlers collecting stones
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Fun fact: If someone quotes a post of yours in a way that is unwelcome (as is commonplace on Twitter/X) there is a tool to combat the unwanted attention. Simply click the three dot menu on the quote post & click "Detach quote". This removes your post from their quote post. Useful to know, do share!
November 12, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Fun fact: If someone quotes a post of yours in a way that is unwelcome (as is commonplace on Twitter/X) there is a tool to combat the unwanted attention. Simply click the three dot menu on the quote post & click "Detach quote". This removes your post from their quote post. Useful to know, do share!
Sunsets from above the clouds are some next level shit.
November 30, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Sunsets from above the clouds are some next level shit.
Made Mochi donuts for the first time! Deep frying is still terrifying to me but yum yum yum yum
(also having to pipe the dough on parchment paper and then PUT THE WHOLE THING IN THE OIL, HUH?!?)
(also having to pipe the dough on parchment paper and then PUT THE WHOLE THING IN THE OIL, HUH?!?)
November 25, 2024 at 5:49 AM
Made Mochi donuts for the first time! Deep frying is still terrifying to me but yum yum yum yum
(also having to pipe the dough on parchment paper and then PUT THE WHOLE THING IN THE OIL, HUH?!?)
(also having to pipe the dough on parchment paper and then PUT THE WHOLE THING IN THE OIL, HUH?!?)
Had my first full strength caffeine hit in a while and I swear I can feel it moving thru my veins
November 18, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Had my first full strength caffeine hit in a while and I swear I can feel it moving thru my veins
I know we take some liberties with animal anatomy on kids art but uhhhhhh
November 14, 2024 at 9:33 AM
I know we take some liberties with animal anatomy on kids art but uhhhhhh
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Environmental movements should lead with tangible air quality improvements and let decarbonization be the side benefit. Many civilians value cleaner air (eg, people with asthma, who exercise, have kids or aging parents, etc) but think climate change, though serious, is fairly distant and abstract.
NEW PAPER: Decarbonization isn't just about climate—it's also about public health. We find that economy-wide CO2 reductions can lead to widespread improvements in air quality and health benefits, ranging from $65 billion to $250 billion annually by 2035.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 13, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Environmental movements should lead with tangible air quality improvements and let decarbonization be the side benefit. Many civilians value cleaner air (eg, people with asthma, who exercise, have kids or aging parents, etc) but think climate change, though serious, is fairly distant and abstract.
@finchlynch.bsky.social FIIIIIIIIIIIIINCH
November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM
@finchlynch.bsky.social FIIIIIIIIIIIIINCH
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I love saying "this is neither here nor there" to people... like where is it? well I know where it's not
November 12, 2024 at 5:08 AM
I love saying "this is neither here nor there" to people... like where is it? well I know where it's not