huuuughhhhh yahoo selling scraped data from tumblr to AI sloo probably uughhhwaaauuwghhhhhh
this is what you're looking for to opt out!!!
It's under Visibility, noy Privacy like I assumed at first.
i need new underwear recommendations. hit. me. up.
Would you like the mega list I compiled on tumblr a while back of stereotypical gay brands, or my personal recommendations of ones I’ve worn and liked?
Okay for anyone who asked or is curious, here is the link to the sheet I made.
For reference, all ratings are on a 5 point scale with designs ranging from 1 (nothing unique) to 5 (lots of options), comfort is for a full day of wear, material is for their basic or average underwear and how comfortable it is, and avg cost is 1 point being expensive and 5 being very cheap (sales excluded). If a cell is blank it’s because I don’t know enough to rank or I don’t remember. Anything that says “no experience” is not a slam on the brand, just means I haven’t worn it enough to rate.
Also if you don’t see a brand in here, please let me know! I’m avoiding huge brands that mass make underwear not marketed to queer communities aside from Calvin Klein or Versace. However, if folks want, I can add like Hanes and Fruit of the Loom because of the kink space they maintain, or just in general. Lmk.
Oh damn this sure is thorough! Thank you!
@mattchewpicchu where are the notes we must see? or am i being stupid because i don't use google spreads
@neurokinetics you’re welcome! I’ve been meaning to make it for a minute anyway, so this was just the kick I needed haha
@officialboredom the notes column directly to the left of those cells
neon-draws-sometimes asked:
just gonna drop this here https://web.archive.org/web/20260107231246/https://paraflags-wiki.org/index.php/Main_Page good for spotting pedos/zoos/etc
encyclopediamorbidica answered:
thank you neon
i saw someone say nobody needs to know what a .txt file is anymore. what the fuck is the world coming to
unironically i think we need to bring back computer labs because APPARENTLY some people WERENT taught basic computer literacy and internet safety in school
things about computers/the internet i think kids should be formally taught in schools because theyre important to know and the amount of soon to be grown adults i know who know NOTHING about any of these is quite frankly almost all of them (and resources to learn if you dont know these things, because its never to late to get better with computers)
- how to troubleshoot by yourself when you have a technical problem
- what common file types are
- some very basics on how to use ""developer tools"" on your computer (because i cant think of a better way to refer to them) like task manager and command prompt (and their mac equivalents, terminal and activity monitor ofc)
- how to read and understand a privacy policy and what your personal data is, as well as what it being collected actually means and steps you can take to keep it private
- how to understand terms of service
(hey. if you have trouble with reading legalese and worry about being able to understand these policies anyways, here's a site that gives basic summaries of privacy policies and ToS) - what a cookie actually is
- internet privacy and your digital footprint!! seriously i dont know why we stopped teaching people that they shouldnt be putting their entire real identity online in a world where your online actions can ruin you irl
- basic safety measures like antivirus software (and why you should use it or if the built in one on windows or mac is enough for you) and backing up your computer (also a mac guide)
- common keyboard shortcuts (and on mac)
as an additional note: things i think everyone should know on computers and the internet but schools may bit hesitant to teach about for whatever moral/legal standards schools pretend to operate on
- vpns and adblockers! (btw for most of these where you can pay for things im purposefully not recommending any specific software but seriously just use ublock origin for an adblocker)
- how to not get a virus while pirating something
- what a temporary email is and when to use one
- red flags that you shouldn't trust a website (and how to quickly check the security of a site)
- what javascript on a website does and how to disable it to get around paywalls
ok one last addition! if you want to take it one level higher, i think learning the very basics of at least one programming language is good for people. it makes computers less scary and it makes you feel very cool, and a lot of people get discouraged about it because it seems overly complicated and hard to learn outside a formal classroom setting, so heres some resources for learning the very basics of python (because i consider it the easiest language to learn and knowing one language will make it easier to learn others)
- an online compiler so you dont need to download anything or worry about running code directly on your computer if that makes you nervous
- a basic video guide to introduce you to python and walk you through beginner steps
- a guide to some syntax and commands you should know (this was literally my lifeline in my first CS class)
- some performance tasks to give you things to code to practice and assess yourself
Anonymous asked:
i plan on reporting these but i found a couple "map/para activism" sites and i'm passing them along for the sake of awareness + further scrutiny. some don't load without a vpn.
https://www.map-union.org/
https://map-wiki.com/index.php/Main_Page
https://wiki.yesmap.net/wiki/Main_Page
https://transid.org/
encyclopediamorbidica answered:
thank u for passing this along. reminder for anyone seeing this to report to ncmec if you’re us based and to use inhope if you’re not
As more and more people are being forced to switch to Windows 11, Microsoft's most AI-malware-ridden OS yet, I've been putting together articles and links for how to undo the damage and save your battery, your RAM, your disk space, your privacy, and your sanity from this bullshit.
FIRST:
The easiest way to get rid of the majority of the bullshit that Windows is forcing on us, as of October 2025, is this one-stop-one-click debloat solution from a modern day hero:
It's very easy, even if you're not tech savvy or get scared of pop up windows saying "ARE YOU SURE?" Yes, you are sure, I promise. This program takes maybe two minutes and will save you SO MUCH pain, time, and money (and exploitation).
Now that you've done that, here's the cleanup, to catch the little shit that the debloat might have missed (most of this will already be done by debloat, but hey, it's good to double check).
Even just reading about some of these features makes me angry. Fucking Copilot and "Discover" AI scrapers are in Notepad. NOTEPAD. And then there's this uncanny valley garbage:
ALTNo uncanny valley video calls for me, thanks! (Also, what else is it doing while it scans your face and listens to your calls? What else, microsoft? Because there was a lot of memory being assigned to this program for a simple "smooths your skin" add on).
The truly insane number of places they have stuck ads on your own home computer is sickening. Become Unmarketable.
Bonus:
Some background programs you probably don't need that are taking up space and how to remove them (Microsoft forums, 2024)
Your Samsung Galaxy Phone comes with 22 apps you don't need (Android Police, 2025)
How to disable the AI in firefox (still the only browser that lets you do this permanently) (Windows Report, 2025)
If you are on a Windows 11 computer, pause everything you are doing for one minute and:
- Open computer settings
- Click on Accessibility on the left-hand menu
- Scroll down the Accessibility menu and click on the Keyboard Option
- Under the "related settings" tab, click "Typing" which should have a description of "spellcheck, autocorrect, text suggestions."
- Turn off the AI "correct misspelled words"
- and most importantly: turn off Typing Insights.
[ID: a screenshot of the above mentioned Windows 11 settings, showing that Typing Insights is now turned off, with the following description from Microsoft:
"Windows is using artificial intelligence to help you type
To help you save time and type efficiently, Windows can learn to suggest words, autocorrect spelling mistakes, and interpret swiped typing. Take a look at the insights below to see up-to-the-minute stats on how Windows has learned to improve typing for you. These stats are stored only on this device and Microsoft does not collect the typing insights data."
End ID]
"But Mx. November, it says right there Microsoft doesn't collect the typing insights data!"
I mean, yeah, it says that..... for *now.*
It also only specifies that Microsoft themselves don't collect it, and they wouldn't have made this something that I was automatically, secretly opted in for without my knowledge if they didn't have something to be gained by me not knowing it exists!
I only found this because a cat walked on the keyboard and turned on Filter Keys and while trying to figure out why my keyboard was just making chirping noises instead of typing, I happened to click on "typing insights" by accident.
Generative AI, and especially AI that is used to "personalize" and track your activity across the web and on your computer are never going to be in your best interest, it is always going to serve these companies in whatever way will line their pockets the most, and all it takes is updating their terms of service once, and then all of that data they promised they weren't collecting suddenly all belongs to them.
Leans over
Oh no this Linux Mint installation guide just fell out of my bag
Oh no all you need is a USB and the ability to follow a simple set of directions intended for beginners
And never have to fight Windows' deliberately hostile settings again
Oh nooooo
* a spare USB stick you don't mind wiping clean of existing files (important note for those who are not tech-savvy)
thank you for the guide lol, I actually literally just started this process the other day, and am going to be booting it up for the first time later tonight to see how it goes !