Shecky's Avatar

Shecky

@shecky.bsky.social

Geek. SF/F copyeditor (500+ works edited, rehomes feral commas, hot-glues dangling participles, etc.). Quantum comma mechanic. He/him. NO "AI." (Avatar by Howard Tayler.) sffcopyediting.com

2,396 Followers  |  1,163 Following  |  16,705 Posts  |  Joined: 24.06.2023  |  1.8732

Latest posts by shecky.bsky.social on Bluesky

Want elite-level dev editing? Here y' go.

27.01.2026 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fuck Fash Patel.

27.01.2026 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I shouldn't have said that. I've long been beating the drum of "Shitty people have plenty worth pointing and laughing at without mocking their appearance," but there I went. Sorry. (And I should KNOW better, being short myself.)

27.01.2026 02:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait, that's where they sent Bovino?

27.01.2026 01:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is proper feasting.

27.01.2026 01:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's great to be able to celebrate the "sent to a farm upstate" of the current poster child for Hitler Youth.

It's necessary to remember that, probably, only the names will change (though they *might* try to be "subtle" about it).

Both things are true. WALLOW in the win today. Fight tomorrow.

27.01.2026 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've got two, and yes.

27.01.2026 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We got more than that once when I lived in NC. That poor child.

27.01.2026 01:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He heard "heil fashin'" and thought they said "high fashion."

27.01.2026 01:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Trump Alleges That Democrats Secretly Paid Alex Pretti To Be Model Citizen WASHINGTONโ€”Claiming that no one would realistically devote their life to serving others without being funded by nefarious actors, President Donald Trump allegedย Mondayย that Democrats had secretly paid...

โ€œWhat they donโ€™t want you to know is that George Soros and his far-left billionaire friends hired Alex Pretti to act as a dependable, beloved pillar of his community for decades,โ€ said President Donald Trump

27.01.2026 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2149    ๐Ÿ” 296    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 50    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

No, no, wait, stet.

27.01.2026 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, no, Br'er Fox, don't throw us in that briar patch.

27.01.2026 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But you know everything! (Everything that's horrifyingly interesting, anyway.)

27.01.2026 01:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Behind the woodpile, one would hope.

27.01.2026 01:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're asking me to believe Cable, time traveler and founder of X-Force, knit this sweater?

26.01.2026 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hope that knee is fucked.

27.01.2026 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here's the thing, Greg โ€” free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.

If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.

26.01.2026 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21216    ๐Ÿ” 5656    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 966    ๐Ÿ“Œ 223

In her case, they're equivalent.

26.01.2026 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
26.01.2026 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2111    ๐Ÿ” 568    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Martha Wells' next 'Murderbot Diaries' book is 'the family roadtrip from hell on Ringworld' (interview) In an exclusive interview, bestselling author Martha Wells talks "Platform Decay," from its moral stakes to Murderbot's bitter humor.

Interview with me about Murderbot and the upcoming Platform Decay at www.space.com/entertainmen...

26.01.2026 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 657    ๐Ÿ” 175    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't know anyone--and I know a lot of very feminist people--anyone who says, in the general, that it's bad for women to become mothers, men to become fathers, people to become parents.

We say it's bad for anyone to be FORCED into those life paths.

24.01.2026 00:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 428    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA

JANUARY 24, 2026

I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release.

At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 2026 I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release. At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Oฤhรฉthi ล akรณwinnto be taken this month.

Statement from Standing Rock:

25.01.2026 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6232    ๐Ÿ” 3697    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 71    ๐Ÿ“Œ 128

SILVER AND LEAD, the nineteenth book in the October Daye series, is currently $2.99 across eBook platforms, at least in the US! What a great deal!

26.01.2026 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 153    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

professionally risk brain fog. Which sucks, because I professionally AND personally benefit greatly from attending cons, but here we are. Not to mention that my only other long trips are to visit my mom, who is 85 and has leukemia, so NO RISKS when visiting her; I drive 12 hours to do that.)

26.01.2026 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My wife and I celebrated our 5th anniversary with a train trip to Montrรฉal. Yeah, it was long, but it's SO much more relaxed and comfortable than flying, and we had the time. I still prefer to travel by train whenever time-feasible. (Both suspended ATM because COVID is still a thing and I can't

26.01.2026 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey. That's an *excellent* job of clearing the sidewalk. It looks almost completely devoid of snow/ice, and that can be a tough accomplishment (shovels + uneven surfaces = uneven results). And I'm certain they appreciate it.

26.01.2026 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We all do. *Especially* the aforementioned purity cops.

26.01.2026 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A yeetin' or a beatin'.

26.01.2026 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

BEANS AND CORNBREAD
had a fight
BEANS KNOCKED CORNBREAD
outta sight

26.01.2026 12:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every little bit helps. EVERY. Little. Bit. Don't listen to the haters and the self-appointed purity/heroism cops. Do what you CAN, and don't self-bash for not doing more.

26.01.2026 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 151    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

@shecky is following 20 prominent accounts