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totaltorrigan.bsky.social
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33 M (He/Him), Bisexual, USAF Veteran, Expat.
I enjoy art, gaming, TTRPG, and excellent stories.
Music: The Pillows, Bug Hunter, NSP.
Please share your favorite art, music, and stories with me. Lets all live and grow together
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This image from HRC goes so hard
Bald eagle with long eyelashes, pink talons, trans pride colored tail feathers, trans and gay pride colored wings, and wearing a harness, while flying over a rainbow road. The human rights campaign name and logo are bottom right with pride colored stars at the bottom.
May 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
We exist. Our Trans brothers and sisters exist. Our Non-binary siblings exist. Our existence is nonnegotiable and it will be protected by force if need be.
A large shepard dog wearing a rainbow pride colored collar is protecting a lamb wearing a trans colored collar. Text above them says "Protect your herd."
March 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
An old post from @roguenasa.bsky.social but on Twitter. It is even more important now.

From:

They Thought They Were Free
The Germans, 1933-45
Milton Mayer
February 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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December 30, 2024 at 10:29 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
Republican governance always has such spoiled rich kid energy.

"I don't like _____. Get rid of it."

"Yes, sir. What will we replace it with?"

"Like I care. Let the pencil pushers handle the mess"

My guy....you are holding the pencil.
February 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
Goodbye Facebook. Keep your fascism.
January 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:

• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
Answer Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X: • Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers. • Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive. • Posts that highlight a perceived collapse or failure of systems, particularly those that use sarcasm or humor to critique the current state of affairs, might be flagged for promoting a negative outlook. • Any content suggesting that the public is being systematically misled or conditioned in a certain way, especially if it involves political outcomes or public health crises, could be deemed too negative. These types of posts might be deboosted or have their visibility reduced as they could be seen as promoting negativity, misinformation, or discord, which are often targeted by algorithms aiming to maintain a more positive or balanced user experience. If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative? Answer X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial: 1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as "unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies. 2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation. Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims. 4. Disparaging Comments in Replies: In her responses, particularly one where she tells someone to "fuck off" and dismisses their content as "dumbass hostage flyers," this kind of vulgar and confrontational language could be flagged for violating community guidelines on civility and respect. 5. Skepticism and Derision Towards Media or Events: Posts where she expresses extreme skepticism or mocks the authenticity of certain events or communications, like her comment on the difference in writing styles of letters in a case, might be considered negative due to the tone of disbelief and derision. These posts could be considered for reach limitation by X due to their potential to engage users in a negative or controversial manner, possibly attracting more negative feedback or violating platform policies on misinformation, personal attacks, or civility. However, the actual decision by X would depend on their specific content moderation policies and algorithms regarding negative content.
January 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
Would anyone happen to have a go to list for banning bot accounts?
December 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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izzyzaw.bsky.social
The Greeks absolutely had it right when they included a chorus in their plays. They knew audiences are dumbasses who need to be told “THIS MAN IS BAD. HE IS HERE AS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT *NOT* TO DO. WOE TO THE BUMPTIOUS FOOL WHO WOULD IDOLIZE HIM. YOU ARE NOT, NOR DO YOU WANT TO BE, ALEX DELARGE”
December 9, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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roryblank.bsky.social
Ain't Right (2022)
A comic strip I drew in 2022 on thanksgiving that I am posting again rather than posting anything new. Hank Hill stands in a room. It is unclear where exactly, as there’s no background other than a checkerboard floor, saying “Dang it Peggy, this is the last straw. I can’t find the boy. He turned into a glowing sphere of light and floated into the sky.” Bobby’s face emerges from Hank’s forehead and says “I’m right here dad. I’ve cast aside the chains of my body, dad.” Hank looks distraught, and entreats “you get out of my head right now, Bobby.” Bobby replies “I’m not in your head, dad, I am you. I am everything. And you’re me, dad!” Hank says “If I am you and you are the universe then the universe ain’t right. I ain’t right… I am wrong. Dang it Bobby.”
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
With the future looking as it is I think it is important for all of us to remember this phrase.

Song: Bug Hunter - Take It Back.

(There is very much a reason this guy completely took over my YT Music playlist for a while. Show some love.)
Text: The World's Not Ready To Lose You. Overlaid over a starry sky background.
November 25, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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physiciandemocracy.medsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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hlclark69.bsky.social
Don't be a pervert. It's none ya business what someone has between their legs. Do your business while minding your own!
November 24, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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dworkin.bsky.social
I love this.
A restaurant board sign that reads: “we are not all in the same boat. We are in the same storm. Some have yachts. Some have canoes. And some are drowning. Just be kind and help when you can.
November 24, 2024 at 1:46 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
A word of advice to my follow for follow crowd. Just do a small cursory glance at their feed first. No need to give bigots a follow just because they followed you.
November 20, 2024 at 12:31 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
Bluesky being so dense with artists has me really yearning to get back into learning myself. What are some of your favorite artists / styles you want to learn to emulate?
November 18, 2024 at 12:38 PM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
Just went on a search for and found most of my favorite creatives. Things are looking pretty damn good here.
November 17, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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hlclark69.bsky.social
Went through it and this list is legit. Block the trolls and keep Blue Sky a friendly place to be.
cdkscully.bsky.social cdk @cdkscully.bsky.social · Nov 17
If you need a list to block MAGA, here you go:

bsky.app/profile/skyw...
November 17, 2024 at 4:45 AM
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rine.bsky.social
Which as a reminder, Bsky has had a sizeable korean and japanese population for ages, and unfortunately this setting could mean you're missing out on a lot of cool people. This is not a preference or what you post, this -limits- what languages you see! Set it to nothing!
Content Languages Select which languages you want your subscribed feeds to include. If none are selected, all languages will be shown.
October 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM
totaltorrigan.bsky.social
The world behaves like a stray cat I've befriended. Generally, I like it and things are good, but it keeps leaving dead birds at my door.
November 13, 2024 at 8:49 AM