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Arts worker / twitch streamer ErikaMightBeBees Perniciously Anemic

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Hey, so you're using Claude to automate your work? You killing kids in other countries too?

If you use AI, chatgpt or Claude or otherwise, I hope you take your whole head and shove it up your butt. I hope you awake screaming in the middle of the night being haunted by ghosts.

05.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

do you ever think how wild it is that we get daytime from a star which is something we typically associate with nighttime? is day just brighter night?
night with the exposure turned up?

anyway, makes me feel better about sleeping in.

05.03.2026 11:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i'm taking a brave stance that may get me canceled: there is no reason for the pervert glasses to exist

04.03.2026 13:28 πŸ‘ 6006 πŸ” 1504 πŸ’¬ 101 πŸ“Œ 47

Can anyone recommend an alternative to Quickbooks for freelance/self employed folks?? Just saw this new ai bs they’re rolling out and it seems opt in but I simply don’t trust businesses at this point.

Please help!

03.03.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Marjane Satrapi alongside a quote from her. The quote reads:

The world is not divided into countries. The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk together and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you.

And our governments are very much the same...

- Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French graphic novelist

Picture of Marjane Satrapi alongside a quote from her. The quote reads: The world is not divided into countries. The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk together and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same... - Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French graphic novelist

Thinking about this quote from Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi again.

28.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 18852 πŸ” 8055 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 117

If you are trans and in Kansas, @ me

If you have resources you think might help, @ me

If you want advice about something you are thinking of doing to help, @ me

I’ll either help you or try to direct you to someone who can

26.02.2026 06:15 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make Your Own Mini Tarot Deck | Neuroqueer Creative An Intuitive Process to Deepen Your Relationship with the Tarot. In this session we will start the intuitive journey of creating a personal mini deck of tarot cards. Discounted access for all those at...

We are running Make Your Own Tarot Deck again this weekend!
If you missed last weekend, we are going to run the workshop again for anyone who missed it. πŸ’–

This is a dream of a workshop. A casual time together exploring the cards visually and intuitively.

www.neuroqueercreative.com/event-detail...

24.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's Steam Next Fest week, which means I am documenting all the demos I play over on @erikamightbebees.bsky.social!

Will update with the demos played. I am trying my best to only include games which do not incorporate ai. Artists support artists. ❀️

23.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"thank you for applying! unfortunately, we had 69,690 applicants and cannot move forward with your application at this time."

me, sadly: nice πŸ˜”

19.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

watched The Naked Gun (2025) and altogether thought it was quite enjoyable! it’s nice that it felt like a descendant of the originals rather than an exact remake. Feels updated but also energetically stays true to Naked Gun (1 and 2, but not 3 which was shit)

14.02.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

This morning I posted our petition to get Palantir out of our NHS and our public services.

Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.

Please do keep sharing!

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

13.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 1087 πŸ” 547 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 27
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Help us appeal the High Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project

Hi everyone. As you know, I am our trans rights lead at Good Law Project. I have been working alongside a fantastic team on our challenge since May last year. But whilst what we have achieved is significant - there is still a lot further to go.

If you can, please donate and help us keep fighting.

13.02.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 569 πŸ” 209 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 11
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Stopgap i. Zine - Erika Phoenix's Ko-fi Shop Stopgap i. Stopgap i is a collage and surreal story zine inspired by my friend Leif's sticker zine. I wanted to create a zine using all of the craft s...

Excited to finally share this zine:
Stopgap i.
stickers, washi tape, markers, surrealism

Anyone who supports me this month for Β£3+ gets this digital zine sent to them! Normally it will be pay what you can Β£3+ in my kofi shop or FREE if you're a monthly supporter!

ko-fi.com/s/72d5105ad0

12.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey definitely call your senators about this. Like seriously.

12.02.2026 03:29 πŸ‘ 3391 πŸ” 2759 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 13
I’m the CEO of Colocation Corporation (CoCorp), and we’re building a 118MW data center. For the sake of this example (and simplicity), it costs around $1.4 billion to do so, of which I’ve financed $840 million at an interest rate of 6%, with a term of 6 years. Construction takes a year, which means that I’ve been paying $4.2 million a month - or $50.4 million a year - of interest payments to stop the loan from ballooning. Once payments start again - a year later - I’m suddenly paying $16.239 million a month in interest and principal payments (or $194.87 million annually), with principal payments ballooning thanks to the loan now having an effective 5 year term.

I’m about to find out exactly how rickety the world of data center leasing really is.

Finally, my big, beautiful data center - which features 100MW of critical IT load on a 118MW building - is finally ready, and my new client, GPUCorp, moves into the building and starts paying a colocation fee of $130 per kilowatt a month, or $156 million a year. Pretty good, right? Using a simplified version of depreciation - where we depreciate over 15 years - CoCorp would have about $93 million a year in depreciation costs, which leaves us with big, sexy, honking profits of $63 million a year. That’s 59.6% gross margins! We’re printing money! I’m going to be rich!

Wait, fuck! Shit! Ass! I just did the minus of $156 million and $194.87 million! That’s…that’s $38.87 million a year! And that’s when I’m getting paid! I have negative 24.9% operating margins! This sucks ass! Though everybody I know says my gross margins ROCK, gross margins are only on paper! Reality sucks! What am I going to do?

As I pace around my office with my hands in my pockets, I get an email from the CEO of GPUCorp (His name is β€œGlent Fudge”) with a subject heading that says β€œuh oh.” Turns out that GPUCorp can’t afford to pay its own loans, which means it can’t afford to pay me for my big, beautiful data center. I email back a simple request: β€œPAY ME …

I’m the CEO of Colocation Corporation (CoCorp), and we’re building a 118MW data center. For the sake of this example (and simplicity), it costs around $1.4 billion to do so, of which I’ve financed $840 million at an interest rate of 6%, with a term of 6 years. Construction takes a year, which means that I’ve been paying $4.2 million a month - or $50.4 million a year - of interest payments to stop the loan from ballooning. Once payments start again - a year later - I’m suddenly paying $16.239 million a month in interest and principal payments (or $194.87 million annually), with principal payments ballooning thanks to the loan now having an effective 5 year term. I’m about to find out exactly how rickety the world of data center leasing really is. Finally, my big, beautiful data center - which features 100MW of critical IT load on a 118MW building - is finally ready, and my new client, GPUCorp, moves into the building and starts paying a colocation fee of $130 per kilowatt a month, or $156 million a year. Pretty good, right? Using a simplified version of depreciation - where we depreciate over 15 years - CoCorp would have about $93 million a year in depreciation costs, which leaves us with big, sexy, honking profits of $63 million a year. That’s 59.6% gross margins! We’re printing money! I’m going to be rich! Wait, fuck! Shit! Ass! I just did the minus of $156 million and $194.87 million! That’s…that’s $38.87 million a year! And that’s when I’m getting paid! I have negative 24.9% operating margins! This sucks ass! Though everybody I know says my gross margins ROCK, gross margins are only on paper! Reality sucks! What am I going to do? As I pace around my office with my hands in my pockets, I get an email from the CEO of GPUCorp (His name is β€œGlent Fudge”) with a subject heading that says β€œuh oh.” Turns out that GPUCorp can’t afford to pay its own loans, which means it can’t afford to pay me for my big, beautiful data center. I email back a simple request: β€œPAY ME …

I go to Guns Dot Com and I purchase a rifle. It’s time to kill Glent Fudge.

I get a phone call. It’s the bank. β€œHey Ed, how are you?” my banker (Shelton Crelton) says. β€œI just read on CNBC that Glent Fudge ran out of money, and your contract explicitly states that we loaned you this money based on you having a tenant for that 118MW data center.” I begin to sweat. β€œDo you have another to replace them? If not, you’re in default of your loans.”

I do not have another tenant. I try to buy another gun, but guns dot com declines my credit card. I am in default on my loans to the bank, and Shelton Crelton can seize my data center.

I go to Guns Dot Com and I purchase a rifle. It’s time to kill Glent Fudge. I get a phone call. It’s the bank. β€œHey Ed, how are you?” my banker (Shelton Crelton) says. β€œI just read on CNBC that Glent Fudge ran out of money, and your contract explicitly states that we loaned you this money based on you having a tenant for that 118MW data center.” I begin to sweat. β€œDo you have another to replace them? If not, you’re in default of your loans.” I do not have another tenant. I try to buy another gun, but guns dot com declines my credit card. I am in default on my loans to the bank, and Shelton Crelton can seize my data center.

Found a nuanced way to explain the rickety finances of data center development

12.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 361 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 2
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Tarot for Creatives: Weaving Intuition with Creative Practice | Neuroqueer Creative This workshop uses tarot as a tool for intuitively engaging with our creative practice.
Facilitated by Erika Phoenix & Marina King

Tarot for Creatives - March 7, 14, 21, 28 6-8pm GMT
Weaving Intuition with Creative Practice

www.neuroqueercreative.com/event-detail...

11.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make Your Own Mini Tarot Deck | Neuroqueer Creative An Intuitive Process to Deepen Your Relationship with the Tarot. In this session we will start the intuitive journey of creating a personal mini deck of tarot cards. Discounted access for all those at...

Are the cards calling you? ✨
Well let me and my collaborators help you explore tarot in some new ways!
We've got two workshops upcoming!
Make Your Own Mini Tarot Deck - Feb. 21 and opt co-working on the 28th 6-8pm GMT

Learn more:
www.neuroqueercreative.com/event-detail...

11.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, ICE engaged in a dangerous, high-speed chase in Saint Paul. Their recklessness and disdain for the safety of our residents led directly to a multi-car collision, even if ICE vehicles weren't the ones to hit other cars.

11.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 706 πŸ” 174 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 12

a reminder that my gaming stuff is over on this account now! I'll try to keep reposts to a minimum until I feel like I've gotten a little bit of traction (so like 10-20 more follows lol)

11.02.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

one of my favorite games to play is β€œLecoq or Gaulier?” when I see someone who is clearly clown trained and you can tell a Gaulier clown from the fear in their eyes before they do the most wild shit. I can’t describe it.

RIP Gaulier, thanks for training some of the best clowns i’ve seen

11.02.2026 07:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

man, so many incredible clowns trained with Gaulier and I’m so thankful that they went there and not me (would not have gotten out of there alive). Clown is a tradition where your work is so informed by those who guide you through it and damn if Gaulier clowns don’t have a special brand of humility

11.02.2026 07:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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BigDwayme - Twitch Granny Scraps Rides Again! kind of... Elden Ring Crowd Control -- Putting the FUN in fundraising !donate

My awesome partner @dwayme.bsky.social is playing Crowd Control Elden Ring as we try to raise cost of living funds so that we aren't scraping by!!

Join us over here: www.twitch.tv/bigdwayme

10.02.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nest failure due to drone use is a real thing. Please do comment to help birds and other wildlife against an absolutely stupid unnecessary hazard. Honestly, who the fuck needs a drone.

10.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 341 πŸ” 162 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

This is scary because these are instances of attempting to rewrite history. This is the fact of the matter: people are tired of old white men who wield power over others. Show it, cowards.

09.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think it’s just important to point out that this has happened in another context. When the to-be β€œk ing” visited Cardiff, we accidentally stumbled upon the people waiting to see him drive to the castle. When his car pulled up, people booed (rightfully so imo) and bbc’s reporting changed it.

09.02.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Company Information - Impressum | Discord Read Discord's Impressum, statement of ownership, as well as company information.

Did you Know discord has a phone number, Email and address?
discord.com/company-info...

Discord Inc.
444 De Haro Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107

Phone: 888-594-0085
Email: support@discord.com

Customer Support: support.discord.com/hc/en-us/req...

#Discord

09.02.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 1202 πŸ” 1178 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 34
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Twitch Twitch is the world

Huh, this dating sim is real weird. Playing more Assassin's Creed! Live now!

twitch.tv/erikamightbe...

09.02.2026 11:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œall my apes gone” but it’s actually my wife’s precious memories from the past 15 years

lol, lmao

08.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our city has started wrapping the windows of empty businesses with art from local artists to try to make it look nice and it was fine up until today when I saw what was CLEARLY an ai scene on the outside of a building.

Absolutely depressing and disappointing.

07.02.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Want to manifest it happening? I cannot recommend The Housemaid nearly enough. Incredible acting, whiplash story. i’m obsessed. Amanda Seyfried acts the shit out of this film

06.02.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0