digichelle

digichelle, 8 months ago to random

If you remember having to get off the internet because your parents or a sibling wanted to use the phone, now is a good time to schedule a colonoscopy.

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

Please allow me to bless your timeline with images of historic homophobe Anita Bryant getting hit in the face with a pie, courtesy of gay activist Tom Higgins.

This happened on this day, 14 October, 46 years ago. Feels like we’ve barely budged since then.

Maybe we need more pies in the faces of more bigots? Seems easy enough. Plenty of them to go around!

RickiTarr, 3 months ago to random

Can I just say that Homer Hickman is a gatekeeping fuck, and he can suck my dick and balls?

Imagine taking someone's dream job over a curse.

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

I can’t get over how Elon Musk is a classic Bond villain at this point, with the most essential attributes: an implausible-sounding name, absurd wealth, megalomania, out-of-control narcissism, a loyal cadre of sycophant minions, the ability to launch shit into space, “utopian” visions that aren’t actually utopian, and a singular obsession with James Bond.

And honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had a secret volcano lair too.

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Consider this your periodic reminder that Reagan thought having an educated populace was a bad thing, and that’s why higher education is so fucking expensive in the US.

It wasn’t always this way. We could—and should—demand better.

digichelle, 9 months ago to StarTrek

As I look at the world around me, I keep asking myself, “How fucked do we have to be before we start turning things around?”

Then I think about #StarTrek. It’s often thought of as a utopian setting, more or less, which is true. But us #Trekkies, who are steeped in the lore, know that there’s a fair bit of dystopia in the Trek timeline. And that dystopia hits around… right now, actually.

And if you watched a particular two-parter in #DS9, well… yeaaaaaaaah.

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

I have a Brother MFC-L2740DW, one of their multifunction units. Best printer I’ve ever owned, simply because I hardly have to think about it. Whenever I need to print something, it prints it, and it almost never complains. Whenever I need to scan something, it scans it, and it almost never complains. The toner lasts for-fucking-ever. And I got it working with Windows, macOS, iOS, and several Linux distros.

Unless you need color, get a Brother B&W laser. They’re great.

https://www.theverge.com/23642073/best-printer-2023-brother-laser-wi-fi-its-fine

digichelle, 9 months ago to random

I’m not usually a sports gal, but @mekkaokereke has been talking about Megan Rapinoe, and this iconic picture of her at the 2019 Women’s World Cup came to mind.

This was basically my introduction to her, and by extension, the USWNT. Once I began tracking their progress, the level of athleticism and talent on display blew my damn mind.

Some people criticized Rapinoe for this apparent smugness at the time. But you know what? She fucking earned it. GOAT material right here.

digichelle, 2 months ago to random

It’s not like I’m traveling any time soon, but when I do? I’m making sure I’m not flying on a Boeing plane. What an absolute clusterfuck.

And now, this.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68534703

digichelle, 5 months ago to random

Not every moral question has an easy answer. But giving money to Nazis for disseminating their views? HELL NO. That’s an absolute, backboard-shattering slam dunk, especially in an era when far-right fascists are making major political gains worldwide. And yet, #Substack has made it clear that they’re gonna continue doing it.

To those of you using it—please, please move to a different platform. You deserve to make a living without being tainted by association with these schmucks.

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Fellow trans/enby people, I have a question for you! When you refer to your past self, do you refer to them in the same gender as your present/real self? (For example, if you’re a trans woman, do you refer to your past self as a little girl?) And do you expect others to do likewise?

digichelle, 10 months ago to mastodon

For those of you new to #Mastodon, I strongly recommend installing the Graze extension by @jaredzimmerman. It’s available for Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi, etc.) and Firefox.

What does it do? Among other things, it makes following other users way easier. No need to copy/paste usernames—just click Follow. Liking and boosting toots also works across instances. Oh, and it lets you see quote toots. Quote toots!

Anyway, install the damn thing already. You can thank me later.

digichelle, 10 months ago to queer

A dear #queer and #trans friend of mine has started a GoFundMe to cover the expenses associated with bottom surgery. If you’re able, please consider donating! If you’re unable at this time, please boost. We thank you in advance for your kindness and support.

#MutualAid

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gender-surgery-support-for-patrick-quinn?member=28185619

digichelle, 6 months ago to microsoft

Look, #Microsoft. I’m a Microsoft 365 subscriber and a OneDrive user. I wouldn’t pay for it if I didn’t think it was good, or at the very least, a good value.

But you need to rein in this obnoxiousness. This sort of behavior is more likely to repel customers than attract them. And it makes people like me, people who are often consulted for their perspective on tech, less likely to recommend your products to others.

Seriously, knock it off. https://mastodon.social/@verge/111377292158910307

digichelle, 5 months ago to random

COVID is surging again, fam. Wear a fucking mask. 😷👍

digichelle, 10 months ago to fediverse

If you’re looking for a web designer who won’t discriminate against you for being LGBTQIA+, just hit up the #fediverse. The trans catgirls have you covered.

digichelle, 9 months ago to random

Not gonna lie. I find this development deeply troubling. Many of us on #Hachyderm, myself included, are concerned about the ethics surrounding generative AI. Nothing in this announcement—and nothing in the replies thus far—assuages our concerns.

I hope @nivenly clarifies where Haidra gets their training data, and whether or not it infringes on the copyrights of artists. The responses thus far have been less than encouraging. https://hachyderm.io/@nivenly/110793389840249184

digichelle, 7 months ago to KindActions

Hello, friends! I have a #MutualAid request for y’all.

Long story short, my dad’s not doing so great. His cancer is back, and it can only be slowed, not treated. He’s only got so much time left, and he’s trying to make the best of it. Part of that is visiting my brother and family this November. He’s gonna need some help along the way, and that help is me.

Trouble is, he can’t cover all my expenses. But maybe you can, in part?

Please spread the word!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/need-help-accompanying-my-dad-to-nyc

digichelle, 3 months ago to random

Please, hold your loved ones close today, and remind them that you love them.

digichelle, 4 months ago to apple

Seriously, WTF #Apple. They think they always know best when really, they’re just being arrogant and paternalistic. On top of that—come on, alternative browsers are sandboxed on macOS, and that hasn’t posed much of a problem in terms of security. (Privacy is a different story, but come on—if you’re using Chrome, that’s your own damn fault.)

I hope Apple relents and allows true alternative browsers on iOS for everyone, not just the EU. https://mastodon.social/@verge/111818244750664733

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

I know there’s an extension that replaces “woke” with “respectful” across the web. I’d love one that replaces “anti-woke” with “fucking ignorant”.

Seriously, that whole “debate” is enraging. We’re really out here treating bigotry as a valid political position? Miss me with that shit.

digichelle, 23 days ago to random

More on the conflation of antisemitism and criticism of Israel, from @TheRaDR. Alas, the thread is on Bluesky, but it’s worth a read.

https://bsky.app/profile/theradr.bsky.social/post/3krj5fj5ia326

digichelle, 5 days ago to random

You know these fuckers made it sound like ScarJo on purpose. They’re absolutely shameless and will rip off anyone and anything. But now that they’ve been caught, they’re trying to play innocent.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/20/24161108/openai-scarlett-johanson-chatgpt-her-sky

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Being kind to yourself is an act of resistance in an unkind world. So yeah, be kind to yourself!

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

What I need to do today: ALL THE THINGS

What my body wants me to do today: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING