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Joseph D. Carriker, Jr.

@oakthorne.bsky.social

He/Him/His. Queer. Poly. Bear. Geek. Game designer. Author. Shipping trash. Waterdeep Enthusiast. Portland OR Oneiropolis Project: https://www.patreon.com/c/Oneiropolis DM's Guild Author: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Joseph%20Carriker

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08.03.2026 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4958    πŸ” 2220    πŸ’¬ 283    πŸ“Œ 151

It's been truly incredible watching this happen in real time. But, of course, the truth is that all reactionary nostalgia of this sort is consumerism-saturated nonsense. It's all aesthetics, things you can buy, etc.

08.03.2026 04:04 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pixar has had movies subjects like: Death & grieving. Depression, anxiety & emotional regulation. Family trauma. Childhood ending. The collapse of reality as you knew it. And suddenly just the existence of LGBTQ+ people in a movie is too hard for kids to deal with? Ok.

08.03.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 136    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Epstein used an art camp to prey on girls. An NPR team learned how it worked. : Consider This from NPR Reporters here at NPR noticed the name of a highly respected youth camp popping up repeatedly in the Epstein Files - Interlochen Center for the Arts.When intern Ava Berger and other reporters started ...

www.npr.org/2026/03/07/n...

08.03.2026 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#TheAmericanHolocaust

08.03.2026 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We told you this is what they were doing. Now here's the proof that this regime and "DOGE" in specific used "AI" tools to summarize and flag grants and grant applications as "DEI," based on a list of keywords. And this "ctrl+f w/ extra steps" bullshit completely circumvented congressional oversight.

08.03.2026 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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07.03.2026 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6588    πŸ” 2464    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 156

Sadly, it's not black folks you have to fuckin convince. Black folks know he's a fucking snake. Please focus on your Liberal ass white folks, please.

Kthx.

08.03.2026 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Detainee says guards bet on suicide
Like other detainees, Ramsingh said that between cleanings the rooms, restrooms and showers were often filthy and infested with insects. He said detainees stole others’ food because everyone was hungry due to the small and sometimes inedible meals, which led to fights, and the conditions took a toll on his mental health.

At one point he said he overheard a security guard talking about bets made among the staff over which detainee would be next to die by suicide. The guard said he had paid $500 into a pool, with the total pot riding on the outcome. The talk was particularly jarring, he said, because he had contemplated suicide himself.

Detainee says guards bet on suicide Like other detainees, Ramsingh said that between cleanings the rooms, restrooms and showers were often filthy and infested with insects. He said detainees stole others’ food because everyone was hungry due to the small and sometimes inedible meals, which led to fights, and the conditions took a toll on his mental health. At one point he said he overheard a security guard talking about bets made among the staff over which detainee would be next to die by suicide. The guard said he had paid $500 into a pool, with the total pot riding on the outcome. The talk was particularly jarring, he said, because he had contemplated suicide himself.

This is a sign of the complete moral failure of our society. AP report. apnews.com/article/suic...

07.03.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 242    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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So according to the WSJ a US Senator conspired with another country to manipulate the US into starting a war, am I getting this right

07.03.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 11216    πŸ” 4397    πŸ’¬ 513    πŸ“Œ 434
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🚨🚨🚨URGENTE🚨🚨🚨

07.03.2026 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3283    πŸ” 770    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 230
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Jacob Tierney to Helm Alexander the Great Series Meet the greatest conqueror in the world β€” and his brilliant tutor, Aristotle.

Is...is it my birthday?

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07.03.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gavin Newsom, Kristi Noem Nod Silently To Each Other In Plastic Surgeon’s Office

Gavin Newsom, Kristi Noem Nod Silently To Each Other In Plastic Surgeon’s Office

Gavin Newsom, Kristi Noem Nod Silently To Each Other In Plastic Surgeon’s Office

07.03.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6614    πŸ” 795    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 44

there's so much bad in the world but there's also people who lift up and carry an elderly bat around every day so he can pretend he's flying again, and that's the part of the world I think is worth fighting for

07.03.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 19113    πŸ” 5817    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 143
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Hello! I'm Fran, concept artist and illustrator currently living in Sweden. I mostly work in character designs for TTRPGs #art

Here you can see a bit more of my work & social media links!
πŸ”— franbautistart-comms.carrd.co

15.11.2024 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 417    πŸ” 108    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

This kind of thinking really strikes me as the problem of what crowdfunding has become: it’s not Kick*Starting*, it’s Kick*Finishing*

And boy howdy does that reinforce systemic systems of privilege where only people who already have the capital to expend can meaningfully participate in the market.

01.03.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
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Resist β€˜dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media, scientists warn Computer scientists are campaigning against the global march toward age checks online.

Over 400 scientists have signed a letter calling for a moratorium on the deployment of age-verification technologies. The letter suggests the widespread deployment of untested AV tech is making the internet less safe.

www.politico.eu/article/age-...

03.03.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1510    πŸ” 762    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 22

People do realize that positioning any serious topic as a distraction from a different serious topic is you just saying you don't want other people talking about anything other than what you want to talk about, right.

04.03.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 404    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 3
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'Nathan Burgoine mostly short queer fiction from a tall queer guy

Very happy birthday wishes to @nathanburgoine.bsky.social! Visit his site! Like his blogs! Buy his books! πŸŽ‚πŸ°πŸŽ‰

05.03.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Tabletop RPG A new edition of our classic superhero TTRPG with updated and streamlined game systems, more options, and a new look!

There are just FIVE HOURS left to back the Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition Kickstarter! Please spread the word!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...

05.03.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Making Custom Adversaries β€’ Daggerheart Compatible Adversaries & Creatures Homebrew β€’ Heart Of Daggers I’m Chris Davidson, one of the writers for Daggerheart! I wrote the Custom Adversary section of the Core book and I’m here to help you making even more adversaries for Darrington Press’s Daggerheart! ...

If you're designing adversaries and environments for Daggerheart, I can't recommend this guide by @rightknighttofight.bsky.social highly enough. And if you're running Age of Umbra they've designed some gnarly adversaries/environments for that as well.

heartofdaggers.com/products/mak...

04.03.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Bay Area, Felony Charges Against Student Protesters Prompt Free Speech Concerns Local prosecutors are seeking felony-level charges against pro-Palestine demonstrators. Even if they don’t stick, critics say the response is harsh and could chill protests.

Felony conspiracy charges are increasingly being used to quash protest, says a legal scholar. They are β€œnow really effective at going after social movements and coordinated action amongst activists.”

04.03.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Online Event: T. Kingfisher in conversation with KJ Charles | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Online Event: T. Kingfisher in conversation with KJ Charles today.

I am doing an online event with the legend that is @tkingfisher.com! We'll be talking about the new book Wolf Worm, the joys of paladins, what is her deal with terrifying horses anyway, and much more. Tickets here, and UK people can get a signed hardback too!

03.03.2026 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 259    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6

polymarket should be beyond illegal. all involved in its creation and upkeep deserve agony for the rest of their days

04.03.2026 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 609    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

TOO CRINGE FOR BDSM GAY SEX CLUB. TOO BASED FOR TTRPG GAY FRIENDSHIP CLUB. JUST OKAY ENOUGH FOR GAY GROUP THERAPY CLUB.

01.03.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

once again I reiterate that I have never found a more effective barometer for "is this space safe for my fat cis body" than "show me your specific policies for creating a safe space for trans bodies"

it has a 100% success rate everywhere from doctors to waxing to clothing-optional soaking pools

04.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 885    πŸ” 135    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE in Illinois The commission, tasked by Gov. JB Pritzker to investigate alleged misconduct by federal agents amid the Trump administration’s β€˜Operation Midway Blitz’ campaign.

Despite the lies the President and his administration want to tell, you can see and hear what happened for yourself when ICE ran rogue in our state.

No one is above the law β€” the Illinois Accountability Commission will hold them responsible.

04.03.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2160    πŸ” 558    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 17
A mock-up of a bookplate with the cover art from the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds with Steve Kenson's signature.

A mock-up of a bookplate with the cover art from the fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds with Steve Kenson's signature.

Limbering up my signing hand: As a thank you to our wonderful backers, we will be including a signed book plate with every print edition of the Mutants & Masterminds Hero's Handbook #TTRPG (both standard and special). If you haven't yet backed for a print book, now is the time! Just 48 hours to go!

03.03.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bombing known residential areas is a war crime and DoD knows this.

So do the officers flying the air assets dropping these bombs.

A lot of Americans need to face justice at the international level.

If the core platform of the DNC isn't joining the world court and serving justice, it is worthless.

03.03.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NOTE
1 Pregnant because raped in custody
2 Moved to TX because the regime has anticipated a need to circumvent state laws regarding abortion, medical rights
3 the infants in question will likely be trafficked into evangelical adoption networks or be subject the consequences of a lack of medical care

02.03.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 559    πŸ” 348    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 13