erosdiscordia

erosdiscordia, 6 months ago to random

As someone who's worked at Target on Black Friday, all I can say is this:

Stay home. Please, stay home.

The stores are ripping you off.

erosdiscordia, 6 months ago to random

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selfsame, 6 months ago to random

interview for a senior engineer job at a big company in a bit, feeling nervous :yikes1:‍:bigyikes3:​

phoenix, 6 months ago to random

Hey, it's my Mastoversary! One year since I joined in the big Nov '22 Twitter exodus. This is still my favorite of all the post-Twitter alternatives, and the Shop's ethos and community is 99% of the reason why; thanks for being so cool, gang ❤️

zzclaybourne, 6 months ago to random

Thank you

ojou, 6 months ago to random

only a few weeks in but thus far I like Tokyo every bit as much as I thought I would. sometimes you just know

sungo, 6 months ago to random

A thought that’s been stuck in my head the last few days is how quickly the mech keyboard world would fall apart, freed from the bonds of capital.

If no one was worrying about money, would so many people obtain the same 60% keyboard over and over again so they could load it up with whatever rare key switches and caps are cool this month? Would the year+ long pre-orders of the same gmk profile caps in a new colorway even exist? Or would folks finally settle in on what they need to do the computer thing, rather than display their disposable wealth? Would those of us on the accessibility side finally get a word in edgewise?

And then, would we even still be able to buy parts? I think it’s possible the only reason we can do this accessibility thing is because we’re being subsidized by r/mk and the like.

coleoptera, 6 months ago to random

First Christmas Cactus flower fully open now! And many more buds popping up :babyhappy:

tek, 6 months ago to random

I'm heading in to a day of (virtual) on-site interviews, aka convincing would-be coworkers that I’m not a total doofus, or at least I can hide it for several hours at a time.

HauntedOwlbear, 6 months ago to random

Little kitty update. Still eating like a champ. She fell asleep on a towel in my lap, so that's today's bed.

She can't see any more than changes from light to darkness, but we're keeping things in consistent locations, with different textures to act as sign posts.

(New thread because I broke the old one trying to do something smart with replies.)

The same cat, curled up in a grey towel. She is gripping it with her front claws.

jackdaw_ruiz, 6 months ago to random

I think it's a very good distillation of my whole existence to get absolutely fucking nailed from behind in a rear ending by 20 yo driver in an SUV and while I am completely disoriented from getting my bell rung, having to like calm them down and tell them to move their car and explain how auto insurance works.

erosdiscordia, 6 months ago to random

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erosdiscordia, 7 months ago to random

If Link isn't played by a trans/enby actor, I ain't watching it

erosdiscordia, 9 months ago to random

If I toot something, and you think I'm being a dick, here's what to do:

DM me and say "That sounded fucked up." Or hell, it doesn't even have to be a DM. I'm going to listen to you. Especially if we're mutuals.

Here's what not to do:

Make assumptions. Be snide. Yell over my head at the other people you're actually angry at.

Hello, I'm right here. You know me. I'm listening.

erosdiscordia, 9 months ago to scifi

Suppose it's time for me to stop being nervous, and just go ahead and tell you lovely Mastodon people:

I have been sharing my science fiction story, "Radiant Inverse", on Royal Road (a serial fiction website) for the past couple of weeks.

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/72693/radiant-inverse-a-science-fantasy-adventure

There are already 13 chapters up. :rainbowdance:

I would love it if you'd check it out. No need for an account -- but accounts can comment and leave reviews!

:boostRequest:

#writer #writingcommunity #scifi #SFF #serialfiction

erosdiscordia, 10 months ago to random

Trans women are real women. They deserve to be in any women's spaces, because those spaces are for them.

Anyone who can't say that right out is a slimeball, and should get the hell off my internet. You're cluttering it up.

erosdiscordia, 11 months ago to random

Probably pissing into the wind here, especially with all the enthusiastic newcomers.

But please remember to use Content Wrappers for politics, war, the climate emergency, abuse and assault mentions, homophobia/transphobia, and things of that nature.

It's precisely because we DO want to read and reboost this content!

While also preserving the agency of ourselves and our connections, to decide our limits and boundaries.

Thank you. 💙

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erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to queer

I just want to put it out there:

If you have questions about transgender experiences, or just the topic in general, you are welcome to ask me. Anyone of any age. DMs are fine.

There aren't any stupid questions, as long as they're coming from the heart.

I don't know everything, but what I don't know, I'd try to point you towards a source. I'm also ok with a lot of personal questions.

All I ask is that you be sincere, and not overtly creepy.

Boosts are ok.

#trans #pride
:trantifa:

erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to random

🇺🇦 "Real ways you can help Ukraine"

https://supportukrainenow.org

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erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to random

A federal judge has blocked DeSantis's ban on trans care for minors.

The ruling language condemns "dog-whistles" and cites medical data.

This is a huge relief. Not even close to the end of the problem in Florida, but a serious success.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/florida-transgender-law-desantis-lawsuit-b2352446.htm

erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to random

Online LGBTQIA+ healthcare.

https://www.folxhealth.com

Just thought I'd drop this in the timeline. Boosts welcomed. Happy Pride, everyone.

:_gayheart2:

erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to random

If it seems like I've been quiet on here lately, it's because I haven't had a ton of energy. Positive things have been happening, but I've been mentally tired a lot.

Miss you all. :)

erosdiscordia, 1 year ago to random

Maryland set to protect trans care.

"'In our state, no one should ever have to justify their humanity,' Moore said at a signing ceremony, the Associated Press reports. “In our state, no one should have to justify their own humanness, and that’s what the Trans Health Equity Act is all about, and it’s the legislation that we need.”

https://www.advocate.com/law/gender-affirming-care-maryland

erosdiscordia, 6 months ago to KindActions

If anyone wants to boost a bunch of BIPOC #mutualaid posts into my timeline, that's what I'd like to see folks spending money on this weekend. Trans people to the front.