Riley Z

Big fuse, found on roof of job site while hunting for duct detectors

"Happy snow day, go get up on the roof of 2 different buildings!" 💀

I complain because I like the narrative format complaining provides, but getting to casually walk around roofs is still very fun

28 hours into the #BM100 1 runner is on loop 1 and loop 2; 4 runners are on loop 3.

Historically speaking, Damo, Seb, and Mathieu are on pace with the slower Fun Run finishers of 2022-24. But then again, the first two loops being CCW this year (and difficult additions to the course) makes direct comparisons hard. I'm very curious to see how this first clockwise loop ends up. #bm100

Leaving Discord will not solve the problem, you're only pushing it off until the next platform, and the next, etc., is forced to implement the same or similar policies.

Please consider the bigger picture and formulate pushback based on having all of the information on what's happening. (9/9)

But the point is, any company that has the potential to host adult content on their platform that would like to operate globally will be beholden to these laws. ID based verification is a very easy way to fulfill the requirements of these laws. (8/9)

This is coming for ALL global social media. Discord is the canary in the coal mine, and honestly if it weren't for the whole frequent massive online data leaks thing I'd say it was a good idea. Teen profiles will function just fine for 90% of what happens on Discord. (7/9)

Anyone here seen the laws coming out of Spain recently? They just passed a law banning ALL social media for people under 16. This law comes with another requirement for "real" age verification, which again explicitly does not include "I'm over 18" style checkboxes and encourages ID checks. (6/9)

IN ADDITION, countries outside the US have begun passing social media laws targeting age verification. (5/9)

This means these laws are coming for ALL websites that include adult content that want to continue doing business in the affected US states. (4/9)

"Real" verification has been loosely defined, but very specifically does not include the typical "confirm you are over 18" checkbox and frequently includes requests for ID verification. (3/9)

Multiple US states are now enforcing laws that require "real" age verification on websites featuring adult content, with enforcement happening at ISP and website ownership levels. (2/9)

Anyone treating Discord's age verification announcement like a decision that happened in a vacuum is not paying attention. (1/9)

Idk if FCI makes the actual worst fire panels or if my region is just unlucky, but oh my goddddddd

First time ever soldering, and it got really hairy at one point, but it works!

It's a PS2 controller, so not useful for Clone Hero, so more soldering practice is coming

Re-soldered one Guitar Hero controller, and oh my god it feels so good to be back

Overhead views of DC from a condo rooftop

Your panel was awesome!!

Send me a dm! We dont make the discord link public because bots like to find it but we're happy to share it!

Yooooooooo join us!

FCI S3 Series panels can go straight to hell

The only instruments in the key of G are alto flute, some ocarinas and other folk instruments, some mandolins and a handful of other guitar-like instruments... and the Deluxe Otamatone™️

Watching the other people in bootcamp squirm and rearrange their junks in full body lift harnesses while I'm having zero issues makes me very pleased to be trans masc as opposed to a cis man

Doing CPR training today and already entertained by the instructor assembling newborns

The District of Columbia filed an emergency motion Friday to block the Trump administration from taking control of its police department. A judge will hear arguments at 2 p.m.

Title: Gender Census 2025. Text: If you can't easily put yourself into just one of these two boxes, you are invited to take part. Illustration: Two boxes, each with photos of relevant dictionary pages.

The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!

survey.gendercensus.com

It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.

"Murphy can come back with a warrant" #nocontext

It begins

From legendary pieces by Strauss and Beethoven, to soundtracks from beloved movies and fandom composer Fox Amoore, come and listen to the Community Orchestra Performance at 11am in the West Atrium! 🎻🎶 #Anthrocon #AC2025

Trans friends in the US who buy your own syringes, & anyone else this might be relevant to:

Just discovered my usual ones are on indefinite backorder because they're made in China. It's a good idea to double-check yours NOW, before you start running low, so you can find alternatives if needed.