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nothing funnier to me than when AI does math wrong. like I get why it happens, it's a language model that's treating the numbers you feed it as words rather than integers and then giving you an answer based on how those words typically appear in a block of text instead of actually performing a calculation. but the one thing computers are genuinely incredible at. you fucked up a perfectly good calculator is what you did, look at it it's got hallucinations

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I want you to remember:

The fascists hate you too and they just will pretend otherwise until after they've killed the rest of us, before they turn on you.

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Stardew Valley

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ICE raids are set to start as soon as tuesday (JAN 21, 2025) in Chigago so make sure you know your rights, your community, and your plan.

ICE MUST have a warrant to search/enter any property. they will lie and manipulate you to allow them on the premises but if they arent holding a valid document in their hands they cannot legally do anything

They may say something like "our warrant is in the truck," tough shit, have them bring it to you, DO NOT FOLLOW THEM ANYWHERE. Do not leave your property if confronted.

If you are taken, say nothing until a lawyer is present. The exception is if there are bystanders present/filming, then you should shout your name and whats happening

If you are witnessing a raid in your community, wait to warn others via phone as the cops may be monitoring nearby communications and may use that to select their next targets. Warn by code or word of mouth

escape if the opportunity presents itself, but dont be stupid.

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“Fyp” we don’t do that here. I mean, Tumblr the app and website tries, but we don't do that here.

“But then how will anyone see it?” peer review.

“How do you get engagement?” by talking and engaging with other people. Or making a devastating typo. Either way.

“But—” Listen, you’re not doing solo stand up anymore. This is a group improv class being held in a SAW dungeon. Good luck.

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Hey guys, I'm looking for the artist of this peice. I remember comissioning it years ago here on tumblr, but dont remember who it was. I can see the signature on it, but i cannot for the life of me recall who it is. so if its you, please let me know, I still love this pic of my OC so very much

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This is because radio shows don't exist anymore. Once upon a time people could turn on the radio, listen to thier show while doing other things, like cooking dinner.

These days that isn't as common unless you happen to find a really really good podcast. So it's not a bad thing if people are just listening to the show, they're just in need of a product that isn't made anymore.

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Americans will literally learn an entire new language and start a whole global cultural exchange (partially out of spite) just because you tell them no.

Especially if that no is obviously bullshit and they know you're lying to them.

But for real, Americans are genuinely very curious about other cultures, and we approach things with great enthusiasm. And that curiosity and enthusiasm is only made stronger because our government doesn't want us to know what goes on outside our nation. Hell, they don't even like telling us what is happening INSIDE our nation.

But we do want to learn, we want to experience new things and cultures. and we really like seeing the things we know the govt doesn't want us to see. Like low food prices, and clean cities, and good infrastructure, and a lack of property tax. if you own your house, you own it forever. its yours. here if you own your house, you still have to pay property tax and if you dont the government will take your house.

Y'all

Im not on tiktok and never have been, but I downloaded RedNote just to see what is up, and I am witnessing something truly amazing

The Chinese user community is giving the American tiktok refugees an overwhelmingly warm welcome, meanwhile the American users seem to have collectively agreed that not only will they not let the app be taken over with English and they will provide Mandarin subtitles for everything, they are LEARNING MANDARIN. Ive scrolled through so many videos of Americans offering greetings in Mandarin to try to acclimate to the new environment and be respectful, and speakers of both languages are posting lots of tutorials on language basics and internet slang in Mandarin

My God, there is an AMAZING outpouring of curiosity and delight among everyone to learn about each others cultures and daily lives. People are posting videos of landscapes, cities, towns, and natural areas in USA and China, posting recipes and traditional foods, vlogs of everyday life, and reaching out to find people with similar hobbies.

And it's not just young people! There are loads of videos from middle-aged American guys who have come to post about fishing or motorcycles and are now happily chatting with Chinese users sharing the same interests using Google translate

One American guy who was like. in his 60's had a comment on one of his videos that was like "Red Neck?" and he replied "Yes!" and I just about fucking lost it

Also the Chinese users love, and I mean LOVE, Luigi Mangione. He is apparently broadly adored in China. There is SO much fanart and SO many edits.

There are many threads initiating Chinese users to ask questions of American users about the USA, and vice versa, and everyone on both sides is clearing up a lot of misconceptions. Some of the questions I saw a lot from Chinese users were: "Is it true that American parents kick you out of the house as soon as you turn 18" (not often, but sometimes) "Do you all really wear shoes in bed" (NO!!! Apparently a lot of characters in American sitcoms are shown lying in bed with shoes on which I never noticed before!) and "are there really guns everywhere" (yes).

For the most part Chinese content creators seem just overwhelmed by the sudden influx of hundreds of followers that are super enthusiastic about what they're doing. A lot of them have made posts about how initially they thought the uptick in follower count was some kind of error, or that there was some kind of joke or prank, but then they realized the interest and enthusiasm was genuine and now they're welcoming all the newcomers.

I found several posts by Chinese users saying that this felt like a really profound historical moment, where these previously separated worlds are suddenly smashing together and suddenly there is freedom to learn about each other's cultures and connect. One of them said something along the lines of "This is a 21st century Tower of Babel and even though I'm an atheist I hope God lets this tower stand." OUGH MY HEART.

The app itself works a little bit like a video-based version of Pinterest. It's not really my thing so I probably won't be on there long term but it's been amazing to see what's happening.

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if you told vin diesel fast and the furious you were gay he'd be like "Some people like driving stick…some people like driving automatic…what matters is you cross the finish line.." and then he'd rev up a dodge challenger and drive through a building and kill 16 people

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Also, Thriftbooks.com is a good place to get used books and movies for cheap. And if any of you still have a vcr (I have 2) vhs tapes are usually only 25-50cents each so it's not very expensive either as long as you buy an adapter so it can hook up to your modern TV.

They're bulky, but I have movies I've never seen on dvd or streaming.

Another good tip is to go in together with friends for a disc resurfacer. We have one we bought with a friend and it really opens up our options for dvds, cds and video games bc we don't have to worry about too many scratches and imperfections on the disc. This also means we often get that media for a lower price bc it is "damaged"

i will never be against piracy ever but i also need physical media to remain

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So tiktok is dying by a thousand papercuts and I'm going to miss those communities. If you are part of the following communities please sound off so I can find you:

Gramdmacore

Thrifting

Gardening and homesteading

Cottagecore

Sewing

Vintage fashion

Fuck the government. Seriously. Fuck them.

Anticapitalist

Appalachian history and culture

Cooking on a budget

Canning and food preservation

Semicrunchy but still believes in vaccines

Gentleparenting

All things nerdy and dorky. Comics, dnd, video games, literature, history, you name it i probably enjoy some extent of it.

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cats on quilts ♡

x x x - x x x - x x x x

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I know "60s housewives who invented slash fanfiction" has taken on a life of its own as a phrase, but Kirk/Spock didn't really exist until the 70s and THOSE WOMEN HAD JOBS. They were teachers and librarians and bookkeepers and scientists and they damn well spent their own money going to conventions, printing zines, buying fanart and making fandom happen. Put some respect on their names.

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Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie

-Stop clenching your jaw, drink some water, take your meds.

-Think kindly of your younger self. Be free, cringe is dead.

-The Lurking Horror apparently had a nightmare that I didn’t come home because I ran away. They have been reassured.

❤️ Auntie Jilli

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my vibes for 2025.

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