from Olivia Waite’s statement: “I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about.”
Honestly in shock.
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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November 3, 2026 at 2:59 PM
from Olivia Waite’s statement: “I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about.”
Swiss cheese has some value.
November 2, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Swiss cheese has some value.
Olivia's statement in this is excellent. Her values shine.
"I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about."
"I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about."
BREAKING: The New York Times has terminated their contract with romance columnist Olivia Waite after she reposted @markjacob.bsky.social 's repost of @marisakabas.bsky.social criticism of the Times’ coverage of new rape allegations about Trump.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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November 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Olivia's statement in this is excellent. Her values shine.
"I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about."
"I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about."
When you sold your soul to the devil and then find out it's got low retail value.
New Ohio Governor poll:
The New York Times/Siena University ⭐ (Nov 1 - 717 LV)
🔵 Acton 48.8 (D+5.6)
🔴 Ramaswamy 43.2
Poll report ->
The New York Times/Siena University ⭐ (Nov 1 - 717 LV)
🔵 Acton 48.8 (D+5.6)
🔴 Ramaswamy 43.2
Poll report ->
November 2, 2026 at 1:57 AM
When you sold your soul to the devil and then find out it's got low retail value.
I know indie animation isn't above criticism, but there comes a point where some people send straight hate instead of listing anything of value
November 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I know indie animation isn't above criticism, but there comes a point where some people send straight hate instead of listing anything of value
And nothing of value was lost.
November 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
And nothing of value was lost.
It's really over for these AI companies and it's amazing
October 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
It's really over for these AI companies and it's amazing
Ban them, nothing of value lost anyway
November 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Ban them, nothing of value lost anyway
Ah, yet another dodgy journalist using real value over decades rather than percentage of GDP, despite the latter being the better measure of affordability.
The cost of the NHS has increased massively in real value since 1990, but as a percentage of GDP not so much.
The cost of the NHS has increased massively in real value since 1990, but as a percentage of GDP not so much.
November 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Ah, yet another dodgy journalist using real value over decades rather than percentage of GDP, despite the latter being the better measure of affordability.
The cost of the NHS has increased massively in real value since 1990, but as a percentage of GDP not so much.
The cost of the NHS has increased massively in real value since 1990, but as a percentage of GDP not so much.
The stock market has dropped more than $1 TRILLION in value over AI spending concerns.
October 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The stock market has dropped more than $1 TRILLION in value over AI spending concerns.
The classic “I can actually effect change by attacking other people who actually value the same things I value” infighting shit
November 3, 2026 at 7:21 AM
The classic “I can actually effect change by attacking other people who actually value the same things I value” infighting shit
working on value structure and edge control!
(model is Sydney shot by @howardlyonart.bsky.social )
(model is Sydney shot by @howardlyonart.bsky.social )
October 31, 2026 at 3:22 AM
working on value structure and edge control!
(model is Sydney shot by @howardlyonart.bsky.social )
(model is Sydney shot by @howardlyonart.bsky.social )
Stop talking about the cost of NHS doctors, and start talking about their value.
November 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Stop talking about the cost of NHS doctors, and start talking about their value.
Have you ever considered Charbonnet’s value as a pass-blocker?
November 3, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Have you ever considered Charbonnet’s value as a pass-blocker?
also: DSA comrades, witness the value of what Hong is doing after losing her primary. normie Dems really really appreciate a loyal party soldier
gotta say, the contrast between Haley Stevens’ unhinged crashout and Francesca Hong being a no-drama good sport and supporting Dems up and down the ballot is crazy
November 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
also: DSA comrades, witness the value of what Hong is doing after losing her primary. normie Dems really really appreciate a loyal party soldier
Khanna: Fairness is such a key value for Americans. People feel like right now, the political and economic system is not fair because of Donald Trump and his cronies.
November 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Khanna: Fairness is such a key value for Americans. People feel like right now, the political and economic system is not fair because of Donald Trump and his cronies.
and the cops.
Journos still take everything the cops say at face value.
Journos still take everything the cops say at face value.
In my experience, a lot of journalists are still pretty unwilling to believe that companies (and politicians, and...) will just lie.
That’s a particularly bad perspective to hold when you’re covering the crypto sector.
That’s a particularly bad perspective to hold when you’re covering the crypto sector.
November 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
and the cops.
Journos still take everything the cops say at face value.
Journos still take everything the cops say at face value.
Stevens dunking as a team-building exercise has value. More value than Stevens ever provided the party otherwise
The Haley Stevens thing is obviously disgusting and utterly godless, to be sure, but as someone who loves hate, suffering, and anguish, watching the entire center and left-of-center world line up to saturation bomb this woman is great stuff.
November 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Stevens dunking as a team-building exercise has value. More value than Stevens ever provided the party otherwise
I really value your vulnerability in sharing this. I’m also laughing quite hard.
November 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
I really value your vulnerability in sharing this. I’m also laughing quite hard.
like, the entire stevens value proposition was that she was a) inoffensive and b) would fall in line with party leadership when asked.
turns out neither is true!
turns out neither is true!
October 31, 2026 at 1:43 AM
like, the entire stevens value proposition was that she was a) inoffensive and b) would fall in line with party leadership when asked.
turns out neither is true!
turns out neither is true!
bitcoin still at $77,273, which of course is $77,273 above fair value
October 30, 2026 at 10:19 AM
bitcoin still at $77,273, which of course is $77,273 above fair value
BAM BAM BAM
VALUE VALUE VALUE
VALUE VALUE VALUE
November 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
BAM BAM BAM
VALUE VALUE VALUE
VALUE VALUE VALUE