R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
@rfrancissmith.com
Systems analyst for academic department. Not as sexy as it sounds. Spouse is, though. We have adult kids. Because we're old.
https://linktr.ee/rfrancissmith
#D4DJ #RWBY #RvB #DoA #Marvel #Zelazny #SCA #LoTR #Linux #GNC #MUD #bringbackLJinterests
https://linktr.ee/rfrancissmith
#D4DJ #RWBY #RvB #DoA #Marvel #Zelazny #SCA #LoTR #Linux #GNC #MUD #bringbackLJinterests
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Welcome to new BlueSky pals. I am an American who strictly uses Celsius, which maybe should be in my profile as it seems to startle people. I like dogs, particularly ones that like me. My beard is basically white now. I have written programs in over 50 programming languages. I am in weekly therapy.
My understanding of Jesus is one who would agree with every letter of this, but I read Tolstoy and stuff so yeah
Omg look what I just learned existed
The Ten Commandments of Socialist Sunday School
The Ten Commandments of Socialist Sunday School
November 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
My understanding of Jesus is one who would agree with every letter of this, but I read Tolstoy and stuff so yeah
R. Francis Smith, 56, lives in a little known place in the heart of the Atlanta highway where we can get together and The Love Shack and The Whale -- two books he was reading while shimmying -- sit on his tin roof. He has him a Chrysler, like a B-52s song come to life.
h/T to @baddestmamajama.bsky.social who did this and really made me laugh:
Olivia Nuzzi bio Mad Libs
GO
Olivia Nuzzi bio Mad Libs
GO
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
R. Francis Smith, 56, lives in a little known place in the heart of the Atlanta highway where we can get together and The Love Shack and The Whale -- two books he was reading while shimmying -- sit on his tin roof. He has him a Chrysler, like a B-52s song come to life.
For my generation in particular, Bill freaking Cosby
See also: Al Franken
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For my generation in particular, Bill freaking Cosby
So hey what's up on BlueSky ton--
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
So hey what's up on BlueSky ton--
Family loaded up in the minivan and went to the edge of town to try and see northern lights, but no dice. Really visible here last night, bupkis now. Stupid lights.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Family loaded up in the minivan and went to the edge of town to try and see northern lights, but no dice. Really visible here last night, bupkis now. Stupid lights.
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Signal is pretty easy to use out of the box, but there are a variety of things that can go wrong if you don’t spend some time learning how it works. Here’s our guide to help you get started. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
ssd.eff.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Signal is pretty easy to use out of the box, but there are a variety of things that can go wrong if you don’t spend some time learning how it works. Here’s our guide to help you get started. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
If you'd like to know what kind of nerd I am, and I can't imagine why you would, every time I encounter 週末 in my Japanese vocab drills I stop and say
a man standing on a stage with the words ladies and gentlemen written on the screen
Alt: "Ladies and gentlemen... the Weeknd", Daniel Craig, SNL, it's a meme
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you'd like to know what kind of nerd I am, and I can't imagine why you would, every time I encounter 週末 in my Japanese vocab drills I stop and say
Okay. So. My version of this. I'm a middle aged bald bearded sysadmin. I like anime and comics and science fiction and gaming. I own a steam deck and VR gear.
At some point I had to just say "welp, stereotypes come to be somehow" and remind myself that there are also ways I don't lean into that 1/2
At some point I had to just say "welp, stereotypes come to be somehow" and remind myself that there are also ways I don't lean into that 1/2
I was fourteen and started getting really fucking into Broadway cast albums and I remember taking maybe a day to say "Do I really want to be YET ANOTHER gay dude who loves musical theater?"
And then I decided "well, that's what I am, so fuck it" and it was the best decision I ever made
And then I decided "well, that's what I am, so fuck it" and it was the best decision I ever made
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Okay. So. My version of this. I'm a middle aged bald bearded sysadmin. I like anime and comics and science fiction and gaming. I own a steam deck and VR gear.
At some point I had to just say "welp, stereotypes come to be somehow" and remind myself that there are also ways I don't lean into that 1/2
At some point I had to just say "welp, stereotypes come to be somehow" and remind myself that there are also ways I don't lean into that 1/2
Reposted by R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
Having finished (for now) my depression bout from earlier I now appear to be in an extended anxiety attack. I have generalized anxiety disorder so this isn't exactly inexplicable but I'm still not a fan.
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Having finished (for now) my depression bout from earlier I now appear to be in an extended anxiety attack. I have generalized anxiety disorder so this isn't exactly inexplicable but I'm still not a fan.
We do not accept slopaganda. We do not use slopaganda.
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We do not accept slopaganda. We do not use slopaganda.
Reposted by R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
Boycott Starbucks and Spotify, eat more Subway, got it I think
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Boycott Starbucks and Spotify, eat more Subway, got it I think
Reposted by R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
Oh also - lawyers aren’t allowed to tell jurors this so i do:
“Jury nullification” is a fancy phrase that just means, “This jury decided not to convict and there’s nothing anyone can do about that.”
If we think a law is unjust or unjustly enforced, we can just not convict. We don’t need a reason.
“Jury nullification” is a fancy phrase that just means, “This jury decided not to convict and there’s nothing anyone can do about that.”
If we think a law is unjust or unjustly enforced, we can just not convict. We don’t need a reason.
Jury nullification imo
November 27, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Oh also - lawyers aren’t allowed to tell jurors this so i do:
“Jury nullification” is a fancy phrase that just means, “This jury decided not to convict and there’s nothing anyone can do about that.”
If we think a law is unjust or unjustly enforced, we can just not convict. We don’t need a reason.
“Jury nullification” is a fancy phrase that just means, “This jury decided not to convict and there’s nothing anyone can do about that.”
If we think a law is unjust or unjustly enforced, we can just not convict. We don’t need a reason.
Reposted by R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
I'm here outside Speaker Johnson’s office because he is starving families and gutting health care to cover up the Epstein Files.
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I'm here outside Speaker Johnson’s office because he is starving families and gutting health care to cover up the Epstein Files.
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
Reposted by R Francis Smith (he/him) 🇺🇦
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
If you see this, post an anime you love
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you see this, post an anime you love
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
So our SCA (look it up) group has often held a newcomer fighting competition. The restriction is: you have to be willing to be in a newcomer tournament.
Same deal here. I would not (as my life is now) sign up for SNAP even if there were no other barrier to doing so, because I don't need it. Simple.
Same deal here. I would not (as my life is now) sign up for SNAP even if there were no other barrier to doing so, because I don't need it. Simple.
If you want or need SNAP benefits, literally the only barrier should be...signing up.
"But what about fraud?" My sibling in red, white, and blue, THE PENTAGON HASN'T PASSED AN AUDIT IN YEARS AND MONEY IS FAKE. I don't care if too many people have food assistance.
"But what about fraud?" My sibling in red, white, and blue, THE PENTAGON HASN'T PASSED AN AUDIT IN YEARS AND MONEY IS FAKE. I don't care if too many people have food assistance.
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
So our SCA (look it up) group has often held a newcomer fighting competition. The restriction is: you have to be willing to be in a newcomer tournament.
Same deal here. I would not (as my life is now) sign up for SNAP even if there were no other barrier to doing so, because I don't need it. Simple.
Same deal here. I would not (as my life is now) sign up for SNAP even if there were no other barrier to doing so, because I don't need it. Simple.
As a quick reminder to columnists, if you are bagging on someone for buying a pastry once a week, or owning a microwave oven, or some other totally low level comfort, you are being a terrible person and you need to reflect.
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
archive.ph/2TI8J
archive.ph/2TI8J
November 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As a quick reminder to columnists, if you are bagging on someone for buying a pastry once a week, or owning a microwave oven, or some other totally low level comfort, you are being a terrible person and you need to reflect.
Feliz Día de los Angelitos
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Feliz Día de los Angelitos
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Sandy corn
Sandy corn
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Bitterfinger
Bitterfinger
Change one letter, ruin a candy.
S&Ms
S&Ms
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Sandy corn
Sandy corn
My insurance skeets ("here's my experience, which it turns out isn't bad at all compared to many") felt insensitive to me, although that was certainly not my intention, so anyway I deleted them.
October 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My insurance skeets ("here's my experience, which it turns out isn't bad at all compared to many") felt insensitive to me, although that was certainly not my intention, so anyway I deleted them.
"Let them eat [horribly overcooked] steak. With ketchup."
October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"Let them eat [horribly overcooked] steak. With ketchup."
I love (many) fan videos.
I do not love (any) AI slop.
I hope that clears things up.
I do not love (any) AI slop.
I hope that clears things up.
October 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I love (many) fan videos.
I do not love (any) AI slop.
I hope that clears things up.
I do not love (any) AI slop.
I hope that clears things up.