Dave Carroll

I'm not in the space (I'm an FLGS owner) but I assume there's the third option: monetize like you are a full-on entertainment business so you can pay creative professionals fairly for their work. Or am I misunderstanding your scope?

We do pay professional GMs to run in-person games for customers.

"Ew gross did you just say you are trying to protect your brand."

"My brand inlcudes making sure every underrepresented and/or vulnerable group of people feels welcome, so hell yes I'm going to protect that."

A screenshot reading “Fund your Kalshi account with Venmo”

Y’all it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

Roger that - in that case no real preference! 😊

Super annoyed that the Peacock app spoiled me for the curling mixed doubles semifinals results. MLB.tv has a pretty good "no spoilers" setting, seems like this should be possible. :(

I’m cursed with recognizing voiceovers. Does John Hamm need extra money because I just heard him on a Salesforce ad which is unsettling on multiple levels.

Awesome! Honestly now I wonder if I might like to join you on such a trip in the future! Trouble…

@differentmatt.bsky.social seeing Mouat and Dodd in mixed doubles dropped all my tension and I thought of you. I am, apparently, a once per four years Curling fan.

I’m honestly interested in seeing the web implementation because I may want to fold the approach into an app I’m working on for my store.

When in doubt, it’s more global weirding, got it. So while cuts might not have hurt, increasing funding would definitely help.

Looks like I can’t dm you but Davecarroll (atsymbol) hey.com

Very interested!

@christopherschmidt.bsky.social I know this isn’t your wheelhouse, but a friend of mine theorizes that the forecasts of the recent storm (which was more ice than snow for us at the last minute) were directly attributable to NWS (etc) budget cuts. Can you comment?

I’d like to thank all of my favorite TikTok creators for migrating to YouTube months ago so that switching is easy now.

Let’s work so hard to primary any democrat that keeps on using the word “reform”. Tear it out by the roots and plant something new.

I heard the E flat slouched back in as an E double-flat but they got caught and the other two were charged with diminution of a minor.

Did you know that if you flip a canoe over it’s super easy to wear it as a hat?

…because it’s cap-sized.

The agents had already disarmed Pretti when they shot him over and over again. An agent walked away with the gun in hand.

Another agent can be heard asking "Where's the gun?!" after the shooting, because it was not in Pretti's possession when they opened fire.

It's all on video.

Any other Bluesky users at the @uofguelph.bsky.social visit day today for prospective students?

Reminder: In Virginia, you can register to vote on Election Day through same-day voter registration. This lets you register in person and cast a provisional ballot if you missed the regular registration deadline. Your vote will be counted once eligibility is confirmed, so don’t sit this one out!

How many Amendments in the Bill of Rights are under obvious assault by the Trump government?

✅ 1st
❌ 2nd
✅ 3rd
✅ 4th
❌ 5th
✅ 6th
❌ 7th
✅ 8th
❌ 9th
✅ 10th

This list look right?

BREAKING: I am sick of hopecore clickbait that says MAGA is having a Civil War every two days. Stop rage farming critics of this government it is deeply annoying. Some “big names” in progressive journalism and podcasting are guilty of this.

Having nursed a grudge since 1984 I am now officially chill with the Padres. An excellent series well-played and a nail noting conclusion. #flythew

Well it’s not Ben Brown. (It’s Shota, his 1st innings have been rough.)

Hey @zachzaidman.bsky.social please let your boss know that I was genuinely disappointed that the MLB app radio feed cut out the Grounds Crew singing today at the 7th inning stretch. I know this is probably an MLB app issue but it made me sad.

It was considered “too far” according to a sweet This American Life episode about the Onion.

He wanted power and money and really knew how to read a certain kind of room.

Worth remembering he was cordial to others in his circles because he was a cynical troll who barely believed his own positions: he just wanted to get paid and knew how to read a certain kind of room.

I still talk about this as a crowning achievement of satire and compassion. Plus I love sharing the headline that wasn’t used: “Country’s Defense Still Strong Say Quadragon Officials”.