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It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.

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So I'm kinda bad about using this platform lately, but in the off chance anyone has recommendations:

Going to NYC for a few days, staying on the Lower East Side. Anyone recommend good food/stuff to do? Got plenty on the list already but would love to add more

I'ma try that. Thank you.

PTSD Nightmares suck so bad. Blegh.

I think people who have never worked in moderation or community management on a large platform shouldn’t start or run them because they don’t get the fundamental rule:

When you decide to host a party, you don’t get to enjoy the party the way that a guest does.

I look forward to the publication.

I've added a 10% off discount for the opening week!

A purple background with white text: Support cypheroftyr on ko-fi with a coffee cup icon, and ko-fi.com/tanya_hbic next to my profile pic. An old one with elf ears and too much editing.

I hate sharing this one so much, but winter is coming and thanks to medical weight loss, I'm looking at replacing fall & winter gear which ain't cheap. I've got an ongoing goal that I put up post layoff: ko-fi.com/tanya_hbic/g...

We haven't met in person. But I hope to at some con or another. Every bit of information that has reached my ears about you has been nothing but screamingly positive.

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Love it

Ohohohoho bay-bay that's going to be a good time!

An image of the Magic the Gathering card "Krenko, Mob Boss".

Rolled good RNG for a Casual Commander pod. Funny group, open to questions, generally all played Bracket 2 or 3.

Out of 2, I pulled a win with my Goblin deck (Krenko, Mob Boss) on the first game and then Krenko had a bounty put on him for the second. Poor guy.

Currently at:
— only buy tech too old to have AI built in
— painstakingly disable AI every time they add it to something that used to work perfectly well
— if it can't be switched off, abandon the platform or tool
— if there are no good alternatives, avoid the AI parts
— patiently wait for the crash

Everyone tries to tell you apathy is cool, but the sooner you learn earnestness is strength not cringe and that all your quirks are what people will fall in love with, the sooner learn how to define your own happiness and find true friends who love youf for you

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🎮 Are you a dev with at least 1 game on @itch.io?

🤝 Wanna join Glitchhikers (@silverstringmedia.bsky.social), Bardic (@katescapedsgn.bsky.social), & more to support Take This & @igdafoundation.org?

Submit your game for the Indie Allies for Impact Itch bundle! tinyurl.com/iaibundle

Not familiar. You got a source? I'm happy to look at it.

Absolutely not sponsored. Just thought you might like to know. 💜

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Did you want a ton of Vampire?

Yeah ya do.

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Thank you kindly!

Trying to find a job in video games right now is like crawling through hell:

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Been talking about this trend for years when it comes to games spending. Why are there premium gamepads, $149 collector's editions, Pro consoles and general rising prices? Because the price-insensitive, affluent players are the ones doing more of the spending as everyone else shifts more to f2p.

Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog Researchers employed a specialized brain imaging technique to identify a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for Long COVID. More than four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scien...

Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog.

Patients with brain fog may have disrupted AMPA receptor (AMPAR) expression—key molecules for memory and learning. Imaging of Long COVID patients showed elevated AMPAR density tied to more severe cognitive impairment.

Fuck yeah Spooky Greg

Ah! Hahahahahaha! Saw this and also got tagged! The V:tM pain is real.

I know these feels deeeeeply

GOOD NEWS! the PAX Together Demo Days Program has found funding and is returning to PAX Unplugged 2025!

Are you a BIPOC Indie Game Dev (analog) with a game kickstarting or coming out? Would you like space and support to demo and market your game on the expo floor?
Apply tinyurl.com/PAXDemoDays25

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Kickstarter United workers will strike beginning October 2 Demands include enshrining the four-day, 32-hour work week in their contract.

Unionized workers with @kickstarterunited.org are poised to strike if the crowdfunding platform's management doesn't approve their new contract.

The union has demanded a four-day workweek, minimum living wage salaries, and protections against generative AI encroachment.

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It's Halloween First y'all!