Wraithe
@wraithe.bsky.social
Old-timey Internet user, IT Professional,Gamer, Marauder. He/Him/🤷🏻♀️/femme-aspiring
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Wraithe
@wraithe.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Hey, just an aside - please don’t feel like you have to follow me because I followed you - you don’t, this isn’t a trade.
That’s it. I could probably discuss more about why I “follow” people1️⃣, but that’s just really subtext.
That’s it. I could probably discuss more about why I “follow” people1️⃣, but that’s just really subtext.
It absolutely is pernicious.
Also something I think a LOT of men don’t get;
Once you’ve had someone boost you, and you find out it was only because they wanted to have sex with you/thought you were hot?
It poisons previous and future successes. “Is it because…”
It’s fucking evil.
Also something I think a LOT of men don’t get;
Once you’ve had someone boost you, and you find out it was only because they wanted to have sex with you/thought you were hot?
It poisons previous and future successes. “Is it because…”
It’s fucking evil.
Look, I know this weaponization of male academic interest is the oldest story in the book, but it’s just so, so pernicious. It’s awful to the women directly involved, but it’s also awful to *all* women in the academy, who have to live in its shadow all the time.
I mean
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It absolutely is pernicious.
Also something I think a LOT of men don’t get;
Once you’ve had someone boost you, and you find out it was only because they wanted to have sex with you/thought you were hot?
It poisons previous and future successes. “Is it because…”
It’s fucking evil.
Also something I think a LOT of men don’t get;
Once you’ve had someone boost you, and you find out it was only because they wanted to have sex with you/thought you were hot?
It poisons previous and future successes. “Is it because…”
It’s fucking evil.
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Look, I know this weaponization of male academic interest is the oldest story in the book, but it’s just so, so pernicious. It’s awful to the women directly involved, but it’s also awful to *all* women in the academy, who have to live in its shadow all the time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Look, I know this weaponization of male academic interest is the oldest story in the book, but it’s just so, so pernicious. It’s awful to the women directly involved, but it’s also awful to *all* women in the academy, who have to live in its shadow all the time.
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Weird how many racists like to self-identify themselves as racists.
November 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Weird how many racists like to self-identify themselves as racists.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Also I just wanna say that the idea that me too was a walk in the park and it could happen to anyone at random...
Literally go fuck yourself.
Literally go fuck yourself.
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Also I just wanna say that the idea that me too was a walk in the park and it could happen to anyone at random...
Literally go fuck yourself.
Literally go fuck yourself.
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I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
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My little big dude Hobbs has claimed my chair and I can’t say he isn’t using it better than I would.
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My little big dude Hobbs has claimed my chair and I can’t say he isn’t using it better than I would.
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last night at a bar I learned that they improved pinball by making machines that are entirely computers and they’re much better than what we had before
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
last night at a bar I learned that they improved pinball by making machines that are entirely computers and they’re much better than what we had before
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I've listened to several podcasts and read several articles on why people are souring on capitalism and they all don't mention Occupy which is weird to me because of nothing else they mainstreamed a lot of the language we use today. And it was a genuinely big deal at the time.
November 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I've listened to several podcasts and read several articles on why people are souring on capitalism and they all don't mention Occupy which is weird to me because of nothing else they mainstreamed a lot of the language we use today. And it was a genuinely big deal at the time.
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It was a victim of its own success in a lot of ways.
I was doing economic justice work pre-Occupy and the before/after was light and day.
The previously-fringe discussion or wealth inequality became SO mainstream SO fast that folks kind of forgot it was new information to most in 2011.
I was doing economic justice work pre-Occupy and the before/after was light and day.
The previously-fringe discussion or wealth inequality became SO mainstream SO fast that folks kind of forgot it was new information to most in 2011.
I've listened to several podcasts and read several articles on why people are souring on capitalism and they all don't mention Occupy which is weird to me because of nothing else they mainstreamed a lot of the language we use today. And it was a genuinely big deal at the time.
November 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It was a victim of its own success in a lot of ways.
I was doing economic justice work pre-Occupy and the before/after was light and day.
The previously-fringe discussion or wealth inequality became SO mainstream SO fast that folks kind of forgot it was new information to most in 2011.
I was doing economic justice work pre-Occupy and the before/after was light and day.
The previously-fringe discussion or wealth inequality became SO mainstream SO fast that folks kind of forgot it was new information to most in 2011.
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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SOMEONE: Fuck you!
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
Bovino is taking part in CBP detentions in Charlotte. dickfc_w_l on TikTok.
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
SOMEONE: Fuck you!
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
BOVINO: That’s not very nice.
THE MOST MOM VOICE YOU’VE EVER HEARD: Well, are you doing nice things?
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Evelyn Normielib is coming for this administration and its goons
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Evelyn Normielib is coming for this administration and its goons
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⭐️This person is one of my favorite people to follow. I especially love his passion about sports and the paragraphs like this one where I do NOT UNDERSTAND A SINGLE WORD. The less I get it, the more fun for me. (Not an invitation for anyone to explain it.)
Tua unloading an underthrown deep shot into double coverage after having a full 3.5 seconds to bounce around in the pocket with two underneath guys open is definitely something else
November 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
⭐️This person is one of my favorite people to follow. I especially love his passion about sports and the paragraphs like this one where I do NOT UNDERSTAND A SINGLE WORD. The less I get it, the more fun for me. (Not an invitation for anyone to explain it.)
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British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
buff.ly
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
buff.ly
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Uh
this is
enormous
this is
enormous
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I can’t even
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I can’t even
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I made a joke about Canada not having superheroes on Threads and it's been two solid days of Canadians yelling at me.
Also, it turns out that the Canadians yelling at me about comics don't actually seem to know anything about comics.
I went away for a day and they're still going.
Also, it turns out that the Canadians yelling at me about comics don't actually seem to know anything about comics.
I went away for a day and they're still going.
a cartoon bunny says may the chaos commence in front of fire
ALT: a cartoon bunny says may the chaos commence in front of fire
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I made a joke about Canada not having superheroes on Threads and it's been two solid days of Canadians yelling at me.
Also, it turns out that the Canadians yelling at me about comics don't actually seem to know anything about comics.
I went away for a day and they're still going.
Also, it turns out that the Canadians yelling at me about comics don't actually seem to know anything about comics.
I went away for a day and they're still going.
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Doctor says, 'Dont worry, parser design is simple. Great programmer Kate Compton has written the parser you seek’
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Doctor says, 'Dont worry, parser design is simple. Great programmer Kate Compton has written the parser you seek’
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I can reassure the New York Times that networks of mutual protection, and misogynist retaliation efforts that benefit abusive men at the expense of the young women they prey upon, are very much still intact post-Me Too.
This is nauseating: “As the emails stretch through the years, they show how that protected realm vanished into the mists of time, pulled under by the rising forces of the internet and the #MeToo movement.” A “Gone With the Wind” framing for sexual abuse and harassment.
Seriously, what is wrong with these people?
November 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I can reassure the New York Times that networks of mutual protection, and misogynist retaliation efforts that benefit abusive men at the expense of the young women they prey upon, are very much still intact post-Me Too.
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just saw a rat carrying a whole lollipop on the N tracks but couldn’t get the camera out in time. gone, like tears in rain……
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
just saw a rat carrying a whole lollipop on the N tracks but couldn’t get the camera out in time. gone, like tears in rain……
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I think that's what makes the upcoming Steam Machine so exciting for me, it's just a "console" but it feels like a real natural development of technology that wasn't possible for them to execute before. Now they have the tech progress, producing a new product people actually want is possible
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I think that's what makes the upcoming Steam Machine so exciting for me, it's just a "console" but it feels like a real natural development of technology that wasn't possible for them to execute before. Now they have the tech progress, producing a new product people actually want is possible
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And it's full of so many tells that show that the people who made this thing Actually Fucking Care. Linux OS, showing Godot during the gamedev portion, the modularity and compatibility.
AND! Valve is a privately-owned company. Not beholden to shareholders & actually run by a game guy, not a $ guy.
AND! Valve is a privately-owned company. Not beholden to shareholders & actually run by a game guy, not a $ guy.
I think that's what makes the upcoming Steam Machine so exciting for me, it's just a "console" but it feels like a real natural development of technology that wasn't possible for them to execute before. Now they have the tech progress, producing a new product people actually want is possible
November 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
And it's full of so many tells that show that the people who made this thing Actually Fucking Care. Linux OS, showing Godot during the gamedev portion, the modularity and compatibility.
AND! Valve is a privately-owned company. Not beholden to shareholders & actually run by a game guy, not a $ guy.
AND! Valve is a privately-owned company. Not beholden to shareholders & actually run by a game guy, not a $ guy.
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For those wondering how you get on and off a penny-farthing.
*A guy walking by said to his companion, “That looks incredibly dangerous.” 😅
*A guy walking by said to his companion, “That looks incredibly dangerous.” 😅
November 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
For those wondering how you get on and off a penny-farthing.
*A guy walking by said to his companion, “That looks incredibly dangerous.” 😅
*A guy walking by said to his companion, “That looks incredibly dangerous.” 😅
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It's still wild to me how much we've memory holed Occupy Wallstreet.
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's still wild to me how much we've memory holed Occupy Wallstreet.