Goldkin @Goldkin@awoo.space
Dragon. Agender, otherkin, occasional artist and writer, infosec engineer, in about that order. Avatar by Xeirla. Singular they/them preferred.
Also on @Goldkin (meow.social) for follow requests that don't work here.
Joined Aug 2017
cool project, climate change
Apparently this has been around awhile, but it’s new to me: https://www.oldweather.org/
NOAA scientists are asking folks to transcribe old arctic and whaling logs that are difficult to OCR, in an effort to study climate change. There also appears to be a great deal of data that already exists that you can help archive.
I just finished Obra Dinn, which is basically this in game form. I think I might try transcribing a few pages later.
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just crow things
The crow committee is very pleased with our latest offering of birdseed, tree nuts, and almond slices. They’ve felt comfortable enough to show their individual personalities around the feeder, ambling about and playing in the rain, while still keeping a wary eye on the tricksy humans and their feline.
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Also realizing that my one power fantasy is living in a world in which sociopaths and billionaires do not exist, because its extremely cool to enjoy life and build each other up without systemic oppression.
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At this point, I feel like I’m just holding together while Rome burns.
I am good at working in the moment and making the most of stressful situations (it’s why I’m good with devops and security). But, I am wholly unequipped for the entire system being broken, while those in power seek to ride the storm and direct the whirlwind.
I’ve been doing my best to find meaning again (in art, mostly), and to do my best to make my voice heard by those that can fix this. It’s not much, but it helps.
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just bird things
Our local corvids are pleased by our latest tribute of mixed nuts and seeds. I’ve also refilled our hummingbird feeder before it got too low, and also spied one of our woodpeckers picking through the underbrush this weekend.
Bird traffic here is definitely lower now that we’ve gone from Spring to Summer, but the locals seem quite happy.
sgdq, brief illness and pol mentions
GDQ is making it much easier to handle the last bits of this headcold while the world is on fire.
I try to look for useful things I can do at times like these, and tonight's was sending a modest donation to RAICES. They can use it right about now.
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Please Boost: Help a high school teacher make an inclusive sex ed!
My sister @missbird is teaching sex ed to high school students this summer and could use your help!
She's trying to make sure to include important aspects of sexuality and gender, such as orientation and gender identity (which are currently lacking from the curriculum).
She's put together a short survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-WJrTVe2l15VyVtngJFgfdGeYrYnr4Ba8KhFI5EDjhbaSzw/viewform
Please take a minute to respond, and boost this toot so others can, too!
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Every once in a while you see an article or something floating around that talks about people using public phone charging stations to steal data, and warning that if you're going to use them to use a special charging-only cable. Obviously, those are kind of a specialty item that you'd have to buy from online or whatever. Sometimes they're selling you a specific one. But all they are is a USB cable with the two power lines, but no data lines.
So here's how to make one!
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sgdq19
guys... look how adorable the mascot is... i want to protect and cherish them
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re: how can we help?
This is a great question and I'm searching for better answers than this: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/help-people-detention-facing-deportation/
I think at this point it's safe to say hiding migrant families from ICE is absolutely a worthwhile endeavor for those willing and able to face the potential legal consequences.
resources link, ICE raids
Re, LB: https://www.nilc.org/get-involved/community-education-resources/know-your-rights/ is a good resource to read if you expect to be confronted by ICE for any reason.
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capitalist hellscape, some help requested
I'm poor and also my roommate's only ride during the day (we both are self employed) so it's a real blow to have my engine completely fucked by hyrdolocking. Mechanic asking just under 3k to fix it.
ko-fi.com/draekos donations welcome
Will be taking commissions and such on stream, but every little bit helps <3
the quiet year (+)
Bought a fresh copy of The Quiet Year. Discovered the author transitioned since first publishing, and has since been writing follow-up games based on near-future queer romance. 💜
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Trans PoC asking for help, Boosts OK
Hey, so I figured out that I don't need to feel bad about using the internet for its intended purpose: the sharing of information.
So, here's my asks to Trans PoC Masto:
1: How much did it cost you for facial hair removal, and what sort of procedure worked for you? Laser, electro, chemical, or do you just shave constantly?
2: What're your wig recommendations? This is new territory for me and I need more intel.
3: Does anyone have a good resource on reversing or treating going bald? Wigs are a pain in the ass, and not the most comfortable yet for me.
4. Can you share some starter makeup tutorials?
It’s dry enough out that, while watering the backyard, a hummingbird flew down to chase droplets in the air for a drink.
I now feel blessed by the tiny birb. 💜
Dragon. Agender, otherkin, occasional artist and writer, infosec engineer, in about that order. Avatar by Xeirla. Singular they/them preferred.
Also on @Goldkin (meow.social) for follow requests that don't work here.
Joined Aug 2017
