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Actually Akshay

@akshay.zone

Game Developer (Dead Rising 2-4, Rocksmith+, Fae Farm...) Sound editor on Burnt Cook Book Party Games, audio design, music, and a bunch more Profile by @thatkimparker.bsky.social

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Kris@00orz00orz.bsky.social · 4d ago

Can centrist/centre left politicians please stop doing this 😭 it sounds fake, doesn’t work, and the right never extends the same courtesy The better version is to just say you’re working to improve the lives of everyone in your constituency, regardless of their beliefs (and then tangibly do that)

dustin godfrey@godfrey.work · 4d ago

it seems silly for Pete Fry to say the new council — a political body — wants to depoliticize housing, before going on to talk about the political decisions he plans to make about housing www.vancitylookout.com/p/how-new-go...

On the housing priorities of the new city council he’ll oversee, Fry explained that he’s trying to set a tone that gets away from the often-partisan dynamic of the previous council in favour of one that’s “largely depoliticized.” “You're going to see a lot more interest in co-op housing and … affordable housing, not just below-market housing, but housing that's actually affordable to median income earners in the city,” Fry said, in addition to enhanced tenant protections.
Actually Akshay@akshay.zone · 4d ago

Hours later I'm still thinking about this. These guys are so out of touch, and so deep in kayfabe. If it was a constituent from Champagne's riding there instead of Lewis, I bet he'd answer the same way; just talk right past them and hope they go away.

Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 4d ago

Omg HAHA the finance minister walks up while NDP Leader Avi Lewis is live on air speaking to David Cochrane. Avi immediately starts pressing him on giving way more deductions to big business than they’re spending on affordability measures for Canadians 👀👀👀

Avi Lewis@avilewis.ca · 4d ago

If you're a billionaire, this budget is Christmas come early. Canadians are struggling with the cost of everything — groceries, rent, medication, and everything in between. But this budget only makes it easier for the same corporations fuelling the crisis to profit even more.

Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 4d ago

Omg HAHA the finance minister walks up while NDP Leader Avi Lewis is live on air speaking to David Cochrane. Avi immediately starts pressing him on giving way more deductions to big business than they’re spending on affordability measures for Canadians 👀👀👀

Lindsay Brown@lidsville.bsky.social · 4d ago

There are two really problematic post-election think pieces out this week by NDPers—one by former BC Premier Mike Harcourt, the other by Geoff Meggs, former Chief of Staff to Premier Horgan. This will be a longish thread, but not as long as their screeds.. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Imran Khan@imrankhan.bsky.social · 6d ago

Marty O’Donnell eating shit so hard is the feel good gaming story of the day. He sure did finish the fight, by being such a loser that he got beat the fuck out by like 8PM.

Paris Marx@parismarx.com · 7d ago

After the reporting on Proton CEO Andy Yen pushing AI on workers and broader issues at the company last week, Proton employees are pushing for their colleagues to unionize and make sure Yen is held to account. More info here: molecule.build

The future Fighting for a free, open, and private internet has never been more important. Every employee passionately believes in our mission. But if Andy is allowed to continue on this path, he will be responsible for the collapse of our organization. We demand: 1. An immediate cancellation of the re-interview process 2. A commitment to appraise employees based on outcomes, not arbitrary AI targets 3. Open communication from Andy and senior leadership, and a space for employees to share feedback on the current process and future of Proton 4. Increased investment into employee training and hiring, instead of outsourcing to AI Our group is committed to holding Andy Yen and Proton to account. We aren’t going anywhere.
Actually Akshay@akshay.zone · 7d ago

I hope that transphobic asshole at the Wrestlorcist show genuinely meant it when he yelled out that he's never coming to a show again. Good! Your heckling was terrible!

Actually Akshay@akshay.zone · last wk.

I've been critical of the new mayor, but today's inauguration ceremony was energizing. A fresh council, younger and more diverse than before. Genuinely looking forward to what they will accomplish together.

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Peter Waldkirch 華彼德@pwaldkirch.bsky.social · last wk.

Look, I've been critical of Mayor Pete Fry's housing record. And I'm concerned we could end up with housing gridlock under this council. But after 8 years of missed opportunities, Vancouver can't afford more inaction. I genuinely hope Mayor Fry and this council proves me wrong!