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Professional Dual-Wielder (IT/CM), Games/Asian Pop Writer of Things. Formerly of BioWare, Humble Bundle and more! https://allmylinks.com/thelowkeygeek - My SNS https://bsky.app/profile/thelowkeygeek.com/feed/joyfresh - The opposite of doomscrolling
Second vote for Ghost here. It depends on how you scale (so other players like Buttondown and Beehiiv are worth looking into) but I am a Substack migrant from a year and a half ago and Ghost has been good to me. And they're transparent: ghost.org/about/
(2026-70/365) Apparently, Mackenyu Maeda, who plays Zoro on the live action One Piece, insisted he wanted to actually fight 100 agents because he knew anime fans would be counting for accuracy to the anime scene. He was right, but this is still impressive. #blueskies www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDIj...
It's not worth it. I gave up commenting on Reddit threads for Lent, and it's quickly made me realize that there are people who want to boastfully be as ignorant as possible yet believe they are 100% right, and it's better to spend the energy elsewhere.
(2026-69/365) The World Baseball Classic is going on right now and if you're any kind of baseball fan, you should tune in. But even if you're not, there are some great clips of pure joy out there, like pretty much every Dominican Republic home run. #blueskies www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2p8...
(2026-68/365) The Paralympics is going on right now in Milan and like the Olympics I think they deserve just as much attention for athletes who have rich lives outside of their sport, like musician/teacher Mia Larsen. #blueskies www.olympics.com/en/milano-co...
I feel we are gonna see so many more articles of this quality when BTS is back later this month. It'll be rough.
Love it. Zeppelins need appreciation too!
The electrician retired this year and he got a standing ovation when he came out the last time.
The WBC is full of these kinds of stories and of country pride in one's teams (Chinese Taipei beat Korea for the first time ever for example) and it's why I enjoy it a lot.
(2026-67/365) This is a simple moment of success when you look at it at first, but I also think it's a testament to someone being a good and patient teacher, and a student who trusts them and gets courage to try again. That matters. #blueskies www.youtube.com/shorts/tDP5Q...
(2026-66/365) The Joyfreshing Feed that I curate on Bluesky contains science articles for a reason - seeing something like this that can change something seemingly routine like what you brush your teeth with to prevent gum disease is awesome. #blueskies scitechdaily.com/new-toothpas...
By the way, Chinese Taipei has a really, really slim chance of moving on. They need Korea to win against Australia but by such a huge score differential (or by Australia not scoring many runs at all) to do it. The formula is pretty darned complicated but none of the AI tools I asked made it simple.
The point of this small experiment is that part of the peril of AI tool usage is accepting its answers at face value. You shouldn't. If you use them at all, you should double check sources, go to them directly, and ask questions, and use traditional methods if they can't self-correct properly.
The results:
-Grok improperly thought Chinese Taipei was favored through tiebreakers
-Claude admitted it didn't want to mislead me after 3 attempts to correct it
-ChatGPT used the wrong tiebreaker rules
-Lumo straight up told me to go to the sources and that it could only do best effort with them.
Like others, I've been asked to work with AI tools to discern their value. I knew the answer to this (by non-AI-assisted searching) but I asked several AI tools what scenarios it would take for Chinese Taipei to advance in the 2026 WBC.
Source btw: www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
(2026-65/365) I know I wouldn't have the means to take care of this many dogs, but for those that do and can it's a great ggesture of kindness when they're abandoned. I'm glad Andrea is able to have the means to keep giving these dogs the care they deserve. #blueskies www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc1z...
#Dreamcatcher has been about fan engagement lately on an individual level, with videos, livestreams, and other bits and pieces that keep them in touch. The latest on one of #kpop's best 3rd generation girl groups below!
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(2026-64/365) Besides the food looking absolutely delicious and well-presented, it's good to see someone taking a very difficult time in their life and turning into a productive positive. #blueskies bsky.app/profile/braz...
Thanks! It's wild to me that they've been around for 4 years, peaked in year 2 for a bit, and then had to do a strange company swap and keep themselves afloat while other groups of their popularity dropped like flies around them. I just hope it continues.
It wasn't enough to include #kpop group H1-KEY in today's #blueskies - I had to write an entire article about them.
It's been tough for me the past year, and their music has helped keep my feet on the ground & remember to grab happiness where I can. Check out why. thelowkeygeek.com/h1-keys-musi...
(2026-63/365) H1-KEY is perhaps one of the most underrated groups in #kpop right now. Their pop-rock style, anime opening-like tracks, and theme of prioritizing happiness/treasuring memories is just what I need right now. New album out today! #blueskies www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZsl...
Welcome to the club. Looks great!
I just told my parents I got one as part of raising money for charity. It was true but it softened the blow for them somewhat.
(2026-62/365) Stories about pets finding their forever homes are somewhat common, but honestly, I never tire of reading about them, especially when they show up after as long as this energetic dog has spent in a shelter. #blueskies www.the-independent.com/life-style/t...
(2026-61/365) For family, things like doing something for a loved one to bring back a cherished hobby and sense of enjoyment are some of the best gestures. This is a testament to family but also community as well. #blueskies www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnZ6...
Pretty partial to A myself. Round shape seems to fit a bit better with more opportunity for detail. at least to me.
Ok, this one made me laugh.
One of the reasons I find joy in these little community tools when they come out, besides the obvious, is the possibly hidden glee the developers have at something hilariously unhinged coming out of its use.
To wit: many of the examples interacting with this post.
(2026-60/365) Simple empathy and kindness, especially when one perceives someone else isn't feeling at their best or is struggling, should be taught as early as possible. Good on these fourth graders for giving Sophia a pick-me-up. #blueskies people.com/fourth-grade...
Memes and legitimate cases for sci-fi villain of the week aside, here's the original source, which tries to push the shoulder massager product real hard written by a Dr. Schilling.
Oh, they were shilling all right. www.smarthealthpractices.com/adv-rc-sm-ig...
Some of Phantasy Star's music tracks still stick with me today, like the Nei/Neifirst boss fight. Good stuff.
(2026-59/365) I never played organized sports myself, but I've been on lots of teams, and know the importance of having loved ones around to cheer you on. This was an awesome gesture by the Clemson women's team for their teammate with a mom far away. #blueskies www.youtube.com/shorts/R1isO...