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jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

Your reminder that if you have not already done so, today is a fine day to leave the fascist site that produces child porn on demand

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/12/business/indonesia-malaysia-grok-elon-musk-intl-hnk

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thenexusofprivacy@infosec.exchange ("The Nexus of Privacy") wrote:

What are you looking for in social media? (11/N)

Another poll in the series ... you can choose more than one response, and if you've got other suggestions please leave them in the replies.

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tillshadeisgone@blackqueer.life ("the people's miss bitch") wrote:

Unrelated but on tiktok I see they took off the ability to see how many ppl you follow that reposted a vid. I'm sure it had nothing to do with ppl making protest vids and ICE recordings go viral by reposting it a lot. Seeing how many others reposted and thinking, oh wow this seems important and I should pay attention if it matters to that many in my network.

Can't start having people mobilize the folks around them by opening their eyes a bit, now can we? In front of MY salad?

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reiver ("@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:") wrote:

This is the Web of the 1990s and, to some degree, the early 2000s — that some of us experienced and remember.

The Web that some of us want to make a come back.

#WorldWideWeb

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

In another, more sane timeline, I am That Uncle Whose Centrist Politics You Can Tolerate Perfectly Well At Thanksgiving, but in this timeline I am out here saying Fuck ICE, Fuck Genocide, Fuck Transphobia and Fuck Fascism, just for starters, and while on one hand as a very lazy person I resent not being in that other timeline, on the other hand I hope all this means we might hang out more than just on Holidays Where Family Attendance is Mandatory

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alexpsmith@beige.party ("Alex Psmith") wrote:

Guys, I've just seen a pair of glossy black cockatoos and I'm losing my mind. They're not only my favourite bird, but this variety is really rare in the Illawara region. And yes, the female (the one with the tequila sunrise tail pattern) was the inspiration for my newest tattoo.

I feel like I've just seen a dodo!
@iBlame

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misty@digipres.club ("Misty") wrote:

Huh, interesting. The Bandcamp widget's "site is down" template has been updated to link to Bluesky now instead of Twitter. Feels like a sign of the times sites are starting to realize their "site is down" status accounts aren't useful for a lot of people if they can't be seen logged out.

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Overall, be safe, be smart. Know that cops are not on your side. Know that protesting and the state response to protesting has changed dramatically since George Floyd and Black Lives Matters.

Biden oversaw the largest expansion of militarized police in our history.

If you don't know what I mean when I say Atlanta is one of the most protester-hostile cities in the world, you will soon.

When you see cops at non-violent protests dressed for combat, ask yourself— where's the war? Who's the enemy?

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nora@blob.love ("Nora Reed :kiln:") wrote:

i have a new rule about podcasts which is that if i yell at the podcast to shut the fuck up twice i have to stop listening to the podcast or i will turn into my mother

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
wdlindsy@toad.social ("William Lindsey :toad:") wrote:

"As Good drives away, Ross takes two additional shots. Any threat that existed has already passed at that point. I don’t see any way to get around this."

"As Good’s vehicle careens to the left and crashes into a parked car, Ross can be heard saying, 'Fuck you, bitch.' Admittedly, I have only been in training simulations, and thankfully have never personally shot someone."

#ReneeGood #JonathanRoss #ICE #murder #FBI #DOJ
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wdlindsy@toad.social ("William Lindsey :toad:") wrote:

"Ross [then] moves directly in front of the vehicle, still filming as Good is reversing her vehicle. If you reasonably believe that someone is about to use their vehicle as a weapon, you simply do not get directly downrange of the weapon. We therefore know from this action that at this moment he still does not perceive Good to be endangering him."

#ReneeGood #JonathanRoss #ICE #murder #FBI #DOJ
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Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
jef ("Jef Poskanzer") wrote:

Mural in France

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Beurkeek@peoplemaking.games ("Nina Kiel") wrote:

"[I]f you're still on Twitter, you are actively benefiting a platform that is generating child sexual abuse content."

Now We're Undressing Minors With AI for the lols: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p71qQKmIGhQ

CW: harassment, sexual harassment, right-wing politicians, Elon Musk, USpol

#Twitter #Grok #GrokAI #CSAM

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austinkocher ("Austin Kocher, PhD 🌎") wrote:

Just a reminder that research from social scientists and historians for years has shown that the modern conservative movement can be largely traced to racial integration. See Kevin Kruse’s book “White Flight” for one of the best example of this work.

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MikeElgan ("Mike Elgan") wrote:

BREAKING: Apple picks Gemini.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/apple-google-ai-siri-gemini.html

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Strategies for sustainable protest
http://prt.civicus.org/strategies/

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Learn how cops use kettling and other tactics to trap protesters. Learn how to protect yourself from these tactics.

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anarch-ish-how-to-win-at-kettling-a-guide-for-non-policemen

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Know your exits.

Did the protest organizer work with cops to set the location of your protest? If so, it's all but guaranteed that location is ideal for trapping you in there.

If you're trapped, you're more susceptible to whatever tactics cops want to employ.

A protest location with limited entrances and exists is dangerous. Avoid it.

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

Happy Monday, Threads. I took the weekend off from social media and don't regret it. Here are two cats tusslin' to get us back into the swing of things.

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Avoid taking photos that can identify people. If you must take photos, don't share to social media. If you must share, blur out faces and other identifying marks.

> Surveillance of social media accounts allows police to gather vast amounts of information about how protests are organized.

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/11/12/protest-surveillance-technologies

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Side note: when I first started protesting, I pretty much broke every single rule. Sometimes I learned the hard way. So, don't feel bad. Don't get defensive. We're all learning.

You should approach protesting as if it were illegal, because, for all intents and purposes, it is illegal.

We have ~85 cop cities around the country with Israeli military-trained cops. What do you think that's for? It's coming to a neighborhood near you.

https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/09/the-quiet-rollout-of-cop-cities-across-the-us-meets-a-growing-resistance/

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Don't RSVP to your protest. Don't sign up for anything while at the protest. Don't hand out your contact information while leaving your protest.

Avoid adding your name, number, email address to any lists.

Adding yourself to a list is a great way to get yourself on a list.

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Dress: the goal is to blend in and cover yourself. Standing out puts yourself and others at risk.

Reduce the amount of identifiable information—take off piercings and jewelry, cover tattoos, put your hair back.

Costumes are, generally, a terrible idea for a march. If you must, wear it before or after, and change clothes.

Lots to cover with this topic. If you're interested in learning more, here's a good resource:

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/crimethinc-fashion-tips-for-the-brave

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

You probably shouldn't take your phone with you but, you'll need to decide the risk/reward.

If you do, turn it off. That won't necessarily protect you from tracking, but it locks your phone forcing a PIN number to open.

If you don't have your phone off, and you're greeted by police, turn off your phone immediately for the reason above.

I don't know every law in every state, but most don't protest biometrics as privacy. Cops can compel you to open your phone with a fingerprint or face.

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

First, if you believe that this information doesn't apply to you because you're not a “criminal”, or because you're a “peaceful protester,” just stay home. Seriously.

Don't put more vulnerable people in danger. There are plenty of other things you can do for the cause. It doesn't have to be marching.

Illustration by Loki Gwynbleidd (amazing amazing artist)

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Shout out to all the protesters. You're in my thoughts and I'm sending good vibes.

I am, by no stretch of the imagination, an expert in protesting. But, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

No, I did attend protests in Atlanta over the years and I learned a few things while marching in one of the most protester-hostile cities in the country.

So, if you're out, that's dope! Here's some basic tips to keep you and the people around you safe(r).

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

🎶 Listening to: [LUX](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lux%5F%28Rosal%C3%ADa%5Falbum%29 by ROSALÍA

It’s beautiful. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosal%C3%ADa

pzmyers@freethought.online ("pzmyers 🕷") wrote:

Minnesota has been invaded and occupied.

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2026/01/12/chaos-continues/

pzmyers@freethought.online ("pzmyers 🕷") wrote:

He made a fortune off that stupid question mark, pretending that the answer wasn't "NO."

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2026/01/12/hes-gone-now-but-he-launched-an-industry-that-continues-on/