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- Pronouns
- She/They
- hangs out with people on
- https://cyberia.club
- Gender/orientation
- Demi-femme/Novi gender, demisexual/panromantic/polyamorous
- Hackerspace
- https://layerze.ro
i like kind machines. pro-people-not-dying. anti-nazi. anti-colonizer. pagan, but lazy about it.
I am #HardOfHearing, #nonbinary, polyamourous, into ttrpgs and #tech. Hobbyist #leatherworker, hobbyist scifi author, community builder, and artist.
I like to build #whimsical things that help people to #dream better and form meaningful connections. If you wanna hang out with friendly computer weirdos in Minneapolis, lemme know.
Profile image description: a watercolor painting of a person with pale skin and brown and blue hair laughing. They have a side cut and an audio processor is visible behind their ear. The art style is loose and the eyes are squinched into little crescents.
Joined Jul 2020
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police and us gov brutality resources
are there like resources for folks who get attacked by police or swat or whatever gov forces exist but are not their intended target?
pro bono lawyers, therapists, etc?
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Please boost, job search May edition
I'm not gonna stop making these posts until I get a job! Also, yes, I am applying in other places, not just waiting for suggestions here. Referrals help a lot and this job market is kinda bad! 
Comp sci degree
1.5 years as a software test engineer
Python and NodeJS for my relevant experince, but I'm a fast learner and know a few others as well (Rust is a new one)
Same field, full stack web dev, sysadmin, or dev ops stuff is right up my alley
Looking for remote, but can commute (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, USA)
I'm a trans woman, so clear acceptance/queer coworkers are a huge plus
I'm open to contract work and other positions than the ones I listed, but full time would still be best. DM for a resume or any questions, take a look at my site for some examples of things I do!
https://werefox.cafe
Thanks so much for all of y'all's continued support! I still haven't given up yet! 
#GetFediHired #HachyJobs
@thufie @amaditalks@wandering.shop I think collaborator is a helpful word here.
I worry that if someone's only linguistic choice is 'nazi' or silence/omission, some people will choose omission out of fear. If they need to use a crutch word to feel comfortable speaking out, I'd rather they use it than say nothing.
It's a bit of a weasel situation, but I'd prefer a partial truth than nothing. That's just me, though.
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@thufie that might be my part, is why I'm asking.
Illinois/Chicago has better weed laws than MN (though ours are improving), but I don't know if state insurance covers gender stuff as well as here.
If by North you meant by a coast, then nvm. :)
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Never thought of humans in this perspective. But now, I can't stop. (by u/Nancyy1302)
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@thufie what part of North are ya looking at?
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We made a cozy, kind space where you can take a break from the grim in the world.
Because (actual, off duty) clowns act as hosts, we call it the #CircusInPlace video chat.
https://meet.jit.si/circushomegym
Starting at noon (CDT/UTC-5), you'll find us there practicing our circus skills. I'm told we make for good company, and I always appreciate it when people drop in to watch, say hello, or even just show up quietly because they need a place to be.
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We report: it is always a privilege to catch a sunset in its entirety. We usually get a glimpse, sometimes a flash of some rare colours. Tonight, when we saw the clear sky, we turned to the West and we were lucky enough that the sun decided to set there and then.
@shadowfals genius scan is an android app that I use and it works beautifully. Perhaps they are using that.
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mn leg, lbgtqia+ rights +
they've been signed. hell yeah https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/04/27/walz-bills-ban-conversion-therapy-and-protect-abortion-genderaffirming-care
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If you're an instance admin, would you be happy to opt in to a 'list of trusted instances for people new to fedi who need a safe instance' that asks you;
- Are there BIPOC/queer/disabled/neurodivergent people on your mod team
- Do you maintain a block list, either importing from a trusted source and/or actively monitoring fediblock
- Do you proactively moderate
- Do you defederate from instances that don't moderate hate speech
- Do your rules prioritise safety of marginalised folk
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We've received some lovely compliments about the little virtual space we've created in the #CircusInPlace video chat. The one I always find myself reaching for when describing the thing we do three days a week is the word "cozy".
Should you find yourself needing a cozy (albeit often silly) place filled with friendly people, we'll save you a spot.
https://meet.jit.si/circushomegym
We'll be there starting at noon (CDT/UTC-5), enjoying each other's company well into the evening.
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Let's see how a panoramic photo does. It's either going to display thin and narrow or cropped off the sides. You probably will need to click it to see it fully.
This shows the Milky Way from the southern sky (right) to the northern sky (left). There are slight northern lights in the north.
@pixouls I use my soldering iron stand often. Perhaps they could lend you one? A ceramic thing could do to contain it in a pinch, but lead exposure could make that tricky to borrow.
Otherwise, a scrap of wood with a little hole in it and some coat hanger wire should be able to make ya a stand. A search for diy soldering iron stand can bring up instructions.
If you fill it with sand or something heavy, you may be able to use a soda can, depending on the iron length/shape.
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I spent a little time updating my Northern Lights Viewing FAQ. I hope you find it helpful.
https://www.bryanhansel.com/2015/northern-lights-viewing-faq/
@Oric I found it easiest to work on scrap paper. I felt less guilty making art on old newsprint, packaging, or things I would throw away anyways.
Embrace the suck. Some people say you have a thousand bad paintings in you, and being an artist is about getting the bad ones out. Give yourself permission to make lots of bad art.
Do a sketch and move on. If you erase and re-make the same thing a ton, it feels like you're doing less and you lose evidence of your effort. You're making a bad drawing either way, give yourself permission for it to be bad, and try again fresh. That way, you'll at least see you've done twelve drawings, rather than one drawing with lots of erase smudges.
Also, you could take an art class. If you get your critique from an instructor, it might be easier for you to give yourself permission to not be your own critic, and to just focus on making things and doing your best.
If it's collegiate, the instructor will probably want you to learn how to take critique. Do let the instructor know about your situation and consider asking that they record their feedback for you so you can emotionally process it in private yourself. Taking critique is a messy process, but part of being an artist is engaging with critique in a healthy way.
In my experience, community education art instructors are very gentle and joyous, and can be critical enough that you can help quiet your inner critic. These classes are also usually less expensive.
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Join the clowns and their fediverse friends in the cozy little oasis from the gravity of reality that we call the #CircusInPlace video chat.
https://meet.jit.si/circushomegym
We'll be in the chat practicing our circus skills and enjoying the company of kind people from all around the world starting at noon (CDT/UTC-5) and going well into the evening.
If you need some company, I highly recommend a visit.
@bryanhansel wow, scammy quality medical supplies are a real messed-up thing. I'm sorry that happened.
I get most of my "can't get it at the local grocery store" household stuff off iherb, and have found them to be pretty good. I hope you're able to find the supplies you need.
It's interesting how hard it is to assess the impact of getting things delivered vs driving out and buying them. The type of courier matters, size of the package (and its packaging), and a bunch of other weird stuff. It's frustratingly hard to know the environmental impact of the whole thing, IMO.
The guiding work sounds interesting, though. Would you mind sharing what area you guide in?
- Pronouns
- She/They
- hangs out with people on
- https://cyberia.club
- Gender/orientation
- Demi-femme/Novi gender, demisexual/panromantic/polyamorous
- Hackerspace
- https://layerze.ro
i like kind machines. pro-people-not-dying. anti-nazi. anti-colonizer. pagan, but lazy about it.
I am #HardOfHearing, #nonbinary, polyamourous, into ttrpgs and #tech. Hobbyist #leatherworker, hobbyist scifi author, community builder, and artist.
I like to build #whimsical things that help people to #dream better and form meaningful connections. If you wanna hang out with friendly computer weirdos in Minneapolis, lemme know.
Profile image description: a watercolor painting of a person with pale skin and brown and blue hair laughing. They have a side cut and an audio processor is visible behind their ear. The art style is loose and the eyes are squinched into little crescents.
Joined Jul 2020
