Needs Books (he/him)
@needsbks.bsky.social
I need books like I need air.
Software Engineer. #FuckAI
I read a lot of #webcomics, in addition to my #book addiction.
I will not follow you back unless I know you, or you are an author/artist I follow.
I will block bigots and annoying people.
Software Engineer. #FuckAI
I read a lot of #webcomics, in addition to my #book addiction.
I will not follow you back unless I know you, or you are an author/artist I follow.
I will block bigots and annoying people.
Cloning humans, maybe? Gross negligence? I don't know, all I know is I'm teleporting duplicants into the middle of an asteroid to fend for themselves, and that really shouldn't be legal.
September 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Cloning humans, maybe? Gross negligence? I don't know, all I know is I'm teleporting duplicants into the middle of an asteroid to fend for themselves, and that really shouldn't be legal.
I plugged it in a couple of servers I'm in that I think would dig it. Julia Kaye's server, and Dan Shive's server.
September 13, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I plugged it in a couple of servers I'm in that I think would dig it. Julia Kaye's server, and Dan Shive's server.
Am I the only one who thinks of something else when the initial D is used?
I mean... I kind of think KB did it on purpose, so I can't be the ONLY one, right?
I mean... I kind of think KB did it on purpose, so I can't be the ONLY one, right?
September 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Am I the only one who thinks of something else when the initial D is used?
I mean... I kind of think KB did it on purpose, so I can't be the ONLY one, right?
I mean... I kind of think KB did it on purpose, so I can't be the ONLY one, right?
I used to live quite close to a Spyderco Factory Outlet.
These days, I don't carry a knife anymore because I kept forgetting I had it on me and had to throw it away at the airport.
My absolute favorite was a Gerber, though. If I had more time/money I'd take more forging classes and make some.
These days, I don't carry a knife anymore because I kept forgetting I had it on me and had to throw it away at the airport.
My absolute favorite was a Gerber, though. If I had more time/money I'd take more forging classes and make some.
September 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I used to live quite close to a Spyderco Factory Outlet.
These days, I don't carry a knife anymore because I kept forgetting I had it on me and had to throw it away at the airport.
My absolute favorite was a Gerber, though. If I had more time/money I'd take more forging classes and make some.
These days, I don't carry a knife anymore because I kept forgetting I had it on me and had to throw it away at the airport.
My absolute favorite was a Gerber, though. If I had more time/money I'd take more forging classes and make some.
"Good" is subjective. Art can have different styles, just like stories can have different genres, and they can be good within those styles/genres, but may not appeal to everyone.
It's why common advice says to tell the story you want to read. At least you know of one person who wants to read it.
It's why common advice says to tell the story you want to read. At least you know of one person who wants to read it.
September 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
"Good" is subjective. Art can have different styles, just like stories can have different genres, and they can be good within those styles/genres, but may not appeal to everyone.
It's why common advice says to tell the story you want to read. At least you know of one person who wants to read it.
It's why common advice says to tell the story you want to read. At least you know of one person who wants to read it.
I think it's a feature to them. If people can't access info elsewhere, then their models have a purpose.
Setup a model, and then DDOS everybody else training the next model. You're the only location to get info, since you're making other sites appear unreliable.
Setup a model, and then DDOS everybody else training the next model. You're the only location to get info, since you're making other sites appear unreliable.
September 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I think it's a feature to them. If people can't access info elsewhere, then their models have a purpose.
Setup a model, and then DDOS everybody else training the next model. You're the only location to get info, since you're making other sites appear unreliable.
Setup a model, and then DDOS everybody else training the next model. You're the only location to get info, since you're making other sites appear unreliable.
Oh, and now I want to extend this logical fallacy:
What are the odds the greatest* writer wrote in English? Way more than half the population speaks a language other than English as their first/primary language. Mandarin has nearly triple the native speakers.
*As defined by this idiot.
What are the odds the greatest* writer wrote in English? Way more than half the population speaks a language other than English as their first/primary language. Mandarin has nearly triple the native speakers.
*As defined by this idiot.
September 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Oh, and now I want to extend this logical fallacy:
What are the odds the greatest* writer wrote in English? Way more than half the population speaks a language other than English as their first/primary language. Mandarin has nearly triple the native speakers.
*As defined by this idiot.
What are the odds the greatest* writer wrote in English? Way more than half the population speaks a language other than English as their first/primary language. Mandarin has nearly triple the native speakers.
*As defined by this idiot.
For note, I am not offering an opinion on whether or not Shakespeare is the greatest writer.
Frankly, I think that is subjective. You would need to define some metric that can be measured for all written works.
All I'm saying is, don't use logical fallacies to justify your opinion.
Frankly, I think that is subjective. You would need to define some metric that can be measured for all written works.
All I'm saying is, don't use logical fallacies to justify your opinion.
September 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
For note, I am not offering an opinion on whether or not Shakespeare is the greatest writer.
Frankly, I think that is subjective. You would need to define some metric that can be measured for all written works.
All I'm saying is, don't use logical fallacies to justify your opinion.
Frankly, I think that is subjective. You would need to define some metric that can be measured for all written works.
All I'm saying is, don't use logical fallacies to justify your opinion.
Meanwhile, they're burning electricity in amounts that are propping up the fossil fuel industry by themselves, and using up potable water while surrounding areas are told to buy bottled water to shower due to the drought.
September 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Meanwhile, they're burning electricity in amounts that are propping up the fossil fuel industry by themselves, and using up potable water while surrounding areas are told to buy bottled water to shower due to the drought.
You know what business model has been working for a really long time? Paying humans to code things for you.
You know what business model is still massively unprofitable? Generative AI.
It's been almost four years now since ChatGPT went public. The company is still not profitable.
You know what business model is still massively unprofitable? Generative AI.
It's been almost four years now since ChatGPT went public. The company is still not profitable.
September 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
You know what business model has been working for a really long time? Paying humans to code things for you.
You know what business model is still massively unprofitable? Generative AI.
It's been almost four years now since ChatGPT went public. The company is still not profitable.
You know what business model is still massively unprofitable? Generative AI.
It's been almost four years now since ChatGPT went public. The company is still not profitable.
I'm against this specific use of resources, because it's stupidly inefficient. Generative AI cannot do anything more efficiently than a human. It may appear that way to the end user, but that's because they don't see the developmental costs, and overhead.
September 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I'm against this specific use of resources, because it's stupidly inefficient. Generative AI cannot do anything more efficiently than a human. It may appear that way to the end user, but that's because they don't see the developmental costs, and overhead.
Sadly, this is not true. There's still a huge number of people talking to AI about all kinds of crap.
Also, for some reason, a lot of people who are really upset about the environmental impact and IP theft are fine with vibe coding, despite it having the same issues.
Also, for some reason, a lot of people who are really upset about the environmental impact and IP theft are fine with vibe coding, despite it having the same issues.
September 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Sadly, this is not true. There's still a huge number of people talking to AI about all kinds of crap.
Also, for some reason, a lot of people who are really upset about the environmental impact and IP theft are fine with vibe coding, despite it having the same issues.
Also, for some reason, a lot of people who are really upset about the environmental impact and IP theft are fine with vibe coding, despite it having the same issues.
Ah yes. I recently tried to remind my wife (who is older than me) about Where Can You See The Lions and The End of the World, but she somehow missed them both.
Or just refuses to remember, because I've definitely shown her Where Can You See The Lions more than once.
Or just refuses to remember, because I've definitely shown her Where Can You See The Lions more than once.
September 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Ah yes. I recently tried to remind my wife (who is older than me) about Where Can You See The Lions and The End of the World, but she somehow missed them both.
Or just refuses to remember, because I've definitely shown her Where Can You See The Lions more than once.
Or just refuses to remember, because I've definitely shown her Where Can You See The Lions more than once.
I was going to say "loafloaf" or maybe "breadloaf." Though the onions... maybe it's "onionloaf."
September 1, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I was going to say "loafloaf" or maybe "breadloaf." Though the onions... maybe it's "onionloaf."
Because we went to Disneysea in Tokyo (but not Disneyland Tokyo), and Disneyland Paris.
But honestly, neither of those were my idea. I'm on the "no, I don't want to ride a roller coaster, kthxbai" train.
I will be incredibly amused if I get dragged to Disneyworld when I go visit my fam next month.
But honestly, neither of those were my idea. I'm on the "no, I don't want to ride a roller coaster, kthxbai" train.
I will be incredibly amused if I get dragged to Disneyworld when I go visit my fam next month.
September 1, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Because we went to Disneysea in Tokyo (but not Disneyland Tokyo), and Disneyland Paris.
But honestly, neither of those were my idea. I'm on the "no, I don't want to ride a roller coaster, kthxbai" train.
I will be incredibly amused if I get dragged to Disneyworld when I go visit my fam next month.
But honestly, neither of those were my idea. I'm on the "no, I don't want to ride a roller coaster, kthxbai" train.
I will be incredibly amused if I get dragged to Disneyworld when I go visit my fam next month.
I've lived about 20 minutes from the Anaheim one, and have never gone to the actual park. We do Downtown Disney occasionally (we were there for Lorcana Continentals this past weekend, for example).
My wife jokes that I'm trying to hit every other Disney property before I go to this one.
My wife jokes that I'm trying to hit every other Disney property before I go to this one.
September 1, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I've lived about 20 minutes from the Anaheim one, and have never gone to the actual park. We do Downtown Disney occasionally (we were there for Lorcana Continentals this past weekend, for example).
My wife jokes that I'm trying to hit every other Disney property before I go to this one.
My wife jokes that I'm trying to hit every other Disney property before I go to this one.
Don't get me started on Colonel.
August 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Don't get me started on Colonel.
If you got this far, thank you for reading my TED talk.
August 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
If you got this far, thank you for reading my TED talk.
I strongly feel that if your players are being forced to the secondary market, then you're missing out on a potential revenue stream.
August 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I strongly feel that if your players are being forced to the secondary market, then you're missing out on a potential revenue stream.
I've seen sets and playsets sold on the secondary market for MtG, so there's clearly a market for it. But it's all on the secondary market.
Sadly, Lorcana's secondary market has not gotten to the "just buy a placeset from us" place yet, but it is very much at "just buy the cards for your deck."
Sadly, Lorcana's secondary market has not gotten to the "just buy a placeset from us" place yet, but it is very much at "just buy the cards for your deck."
August 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I've seen sets and playsets sold on the secondary market for MtG, so there's clearly a market for it. But it's all on the secondary market.
Sadly, Lorcana's secondary market has not gotten to the "just buy a placeset from us" place yet, but it is very much at "just buy the cards for your deck."
Sadly, Lorcana's secondary market has not gotten to the "just buy a placeset from us" place yet, but it is very much at "just buy the cards for your deck."
I bet a lot of people would be happy to just buy, directly from the game's company, play sets.
There's still a market for the packs, for things like special edition cards (in Lorcana, there are three tiers, Epic, Enchanted, Iconic), and for limited formats.
Foil playsets could cost even more.
There's still a market for the packs, for things like special edition cards (in Lorcana, there are three tiers, Epic, Enchanted, Iconic), and for limited formats.
Foil playsets could cost even more.
August 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I bet a lot of people would be happy to just buy, directly from the game's company, play sets.
There's still a market for the packs, for things like special edition cards (in Lorcana, there are three tiers, Epic, Enchanted, Iconic), and for limited formats.
Foil playsets could cost even more.
There's still a market for the packs, for things like special edition cards (in Lorcana, there are three tiers, Epic, Enchanted, Iconic), and for limited formats.
Foil playsets could cost even more.