I've decided to stop actively participating here on Bluesky because of the Bluesky team’s damaging pattern of behavior. Sorry, friends, I love you! 💙🫂
sasha
@krassotkin.bsky.social
All beings welcome! https://krassotkin.com/
Bluesky shows incorrect follower and following counts at the top of profiles. This is a well-known, long-standing problem that still hasn't been fixed. For example, the following count I retrieved via the API is more than 5,000—about 10%—lower than what Bluesky displays on my profile page.
I can’t find my previous post in Bluesky’s search results. Test: testikulus
The first trance-style music composition featuring lyrics by my mother. "Wings" — music by Igor Kim, lyrics by Nadiya Krasokina (uk.: "Крила" — музика Ігор Кім, слова Надія Красоткіна) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWOa... .
"Крила" ... 🎵 Music Igor Kim 🔥 Liquid Trance Flow DnB - Вірш Надія Красоткіна
YouTube video by IGOR KIM
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Yesterday, Bluesky moderators warned me about broken guidelines but cited vague rules without specifics. I asked for clarity and objective criteria, as subjective rules hurt trust. Awaiting their reply, but this makes me question staying on a platform with unclear moderation and unfriendly attitude.
Baby Matheus Gabriel was born in Brazil clutching the IUD meant to prevent his conception. His doctor placed it in his hand after birth, captioning the photo: "Holding my victory trophy: the IUD that couldn’t handle me!" Both mother and baby are healthy despite complications.
Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse and England’s youngest chief nursing officer, will become the first woman in 1,400 years to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury in March 2026. She leads 85M Anglicans worldwide and champions women's roles and LGBTQ+ blessings.
After Centuries, a Woman Will Lead the Church of England
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Three men suspected of Hamas links were arrested in Berlin for plotting attacks targeting Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, a day before Yom Kippur. Weapons seized include an AK-47 rifle and Glock pistol. Authorities fear large-scale attacks. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Suspected Hamas members accused of planning attacks appear in German court
A judge in Germany ordered into pretrial detention three men suspected by prosecutors of being members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas and preparing attacks on Jewish targets in Germany, prosecutors said on Thursday.
reuters.com
The US has deployed 2,200 Marines, 10 F-35s, a submarine, and warships near Venezuela, ready to seize ports and airfields. Puerto Rico is the key staging ground. Will this escalate to war?
1/2 Nearly 1 in 3 Americans report having an intimate or romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. Over half (54%) have some type of AI relationship, from friendship to work roles. ChatGPT leads as the most popular platform for these connections. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
1 in 3 Americans have had a ‘romantic relationship’ with an AI bot, new survey says
More than half of those surveyed (54 percent) said that they had some sort of relationship with an artificial intelligence platform
independent.co.uk
![Russell Thurlow Vought (IPA: /voʊt/ VOHT, born March 26, 1976) is an American government official, Christian Nationalist, and conservative political analyst who has served as the 44th director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) since February 2025. Vought previously served as director of the OMB in the first Trump administration from 2020 to 2021, and served as deputy director of the OMB from 2018 to 2020.
Vought is the founder of the Center for Renewing America, a conservative think tank aimed at countering progressive social values, promoting an "America First" foreign policy, addressing border security and immigration, and reforming the federal bureaucracy.[1] He has also played a significant role in Project 2025, an initiative led by the Heritage Foundation that aims to advance conservative policies and reshape the federal government.[2] In May 2024, he was appointed Policy Director of the Republican National Committee's platform committee.
On November 23, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Vought as Director of the OMB for his second term as president. Vought's nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 6, 2025 by a vote of 53–47. On August 29, 2025, Vought took charge of the USAID closeout after it was folded into the U.S. Department of State.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cc6ae5v4dh4btwl3p4o7d27f/bafkreibulpurzhlidwbjxdeem7u6szoowb6viq5plf3em7lhue4i3ekfsu)
DoorDash's Dot is a 350-lb autonomous delivery robot that can zip up to 20 mph, carrying 30 lbs of food in temperature-controlled compartments. Designed for sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads, it navigates cities smartly, helping local businesses with quick, efficient deliveries. Range ~8 km.
I acted in movies and organized film festivals, but I’m fascinated by the idea of replacing actors with AI, like Tilly Norwood. Created in 2025 by Xicoia (Particle6 Group), she starred in "AI Commissioner" and more. Would you watch a film with AI actors? What do you think?
Tilly Norwood - Wikipedia
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Bluesky Spotlight: Top Buzz Worthy Posts 24h 2025-10-03 Aaron Rupar bsky.app/profile/atru... #TimWalz #EscalatorGate (1/3)
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 10mo agoTim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"
I’m honored to be part of your starter pack lineup, 🍁GЯ3ƬΣ🇬🇧 @gr3te.art. BlueHeartedFamily #28 bsky.app/starter-pack... .
Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride group plans an emergency protest against Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard troops. Nudity symbolizes cyclist vulnerability and opposition to the city’s militarization. This will be Portland’s third WNBR ride this year. katu.com/news/local/w...
World Naked Bike Ride Portland plans emergency protest after National Guard deployment
World Naked Bike Ride Portland says they are planning an "emergency ride" in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to mobilize troops in the city.
katu.com
Microsoft’s new Office Agent will help create polished PowerPoint decks and Word documents from simple prompts. It breaks big tasks into steps, checks progress, and asks questions to get things right. Powered by AI, it speeds up work and introduces "vibe working" for smoother productivity.
Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word
Vibe working is all about Office’s new Agent Mode.
theverge.com
Albanian PM Edi Rama joked with Macron and Azerbaijani President Aliyev about Trump's claim to have ended the "conflict between Albania and Azerbaijan"—a war that never existed. The leaders laughed over Trump's mix-ups during a European summit in Copenhagen. The real deal was Armenia-Azerbaijan.
October 1, 2015: We'll be having sex with robots in 10 years. June 30, 2016: Women will be having more sex with robots by 2025. It’s October 2, 2025—where are these robots? Still waiting, or already upgraded your love life? Spill the tea! 🤖❤️😂
Israel intercepted 39 flotilla boats carrying 500 activists, including Greta Thunberg, trying to break the Gaza naval blockade imposed to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling. Detainees were taken to Ashdod port for deportation. The IDF accused Hamas links. Some activists discarded phones at sea.
On the morning of 2 October 2025, during Yom Kippur, a car was driven into pedestrians at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England, before an individual exited the vehicle and stabbed pedestrians. Three people died, including the suspect, who was shot dead by police.
2025 Manchester synagogue attack - Wikipedia
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Only ~1 in 20 (6%) Russian ballistic missiles is now intercepted by Patriot air defenses due to upgrades to Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles that enable active maneuvering and steep dives. This drastically lowers defense effectiveness, allowing strikes that damaged 4 drone plants and Patriot units.
Taiwan became the world's largest importer of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, buying $1.3 billion worth—a 44% increase from 2024. Since February 2022, Taiwan purchased 6.8 million tonnes valued at $4.9 billion, 20% of Russia’s total naphtha exports.
Two images in my feed next to each other. Jane Goodall and Greta Thunberg.
Bluesky Spotlight: Top Buzz Worthy Posts 24h (1/3) Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com bsky.app/profile/atru... #EpsteinFiles .
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 10mo agoRaskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."
Thank you for making space for me in your starter pack, Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social. We all just found $139 in our pocket. bsky.app/starter-pack... .
Many of you may know that I've dedicated many years to Wikipedia. After recent discussions with former colleagues, I've concluded that Wikipedia is now more harmful than helpful. 1/3
Republicans hold a 53-seat Senate majority but can't pass the funding bill to stop a government shutdown. Due to filibuster rules, they need 60 votes to end debate and start a vote. Without Democratic support, government programs and employees won't be funded.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS, is closing after a $1.1B federal cut. PBS cut 15% of staff, over 100 jobs lost. NPR plans $8M in cuts to support stations but no major layoffs. Many local public stations face closures amid funding loss edition.cnn.com/2025/09/30/m...
PBS and NPR funding cuts are hitting home as government shutdown looms | CNN Business
Cuts to NPR, PBS and other public media outlets have been in the news all year long, but now the federal funds have actually run out.
edition.cnn.com
The Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, letting her stay through January. www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...
Supreme Court says Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can stay -- for now
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move that critics say would have compromised the central bank's independence
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