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Grok Refuses to Analyze @noobeerista X Posts. How Convenient!
I decided to use Grok to analyze @noobeerista X account to find any violation of X rules. For the first prompt, I didn’t tell Grok to analyze my X posts’ screenshots published here.
Prompt: Analyze @noobeerista and tell me which parts violate X rules?
Answer:
No parts of @noobeerista violate X’s rules.
Here’s a clear breakdown based on publicly available information about the account (profile bio, X posts, and linked content across platforms):
Account Overview (from public mirrors and search results)
- Handle: @noobeerista
- Bio: “A noobeer a day keeps the doctor away. Check out [link] to learn more about noobeer.” (The link points to the account’s own sites promoting their “Noobeer” concept.)
- Activity level: Very low (around 40 followers, ~120–130 following). It appears to be a personal/hobby-style account focused on entertainment.
- Linked presence: The user runs WordPress blogs (noobeerista.wordpress.com and noobeerz.wordpress.com), plus TikTok, YouTube, and Rumble under the same name. Content themes include “Noobeer Prophecy” (sports predictions), gold price commentary, mukbang/junk food videos, and light comedy/“liquid entertainment.”
X Posts (only two publicly indexed/recently visible ones)
- “Noobeer Prophecy: The US Open Tennis 2025 Men’s Singles Final” (posted before the event)
Content snippet: References Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon 2025 win and predicts Carlos Alcaraz for the US Open final using “intuition.” Tagged with #championship #fate #final. Includes a link/image (likely a graphic).
→ This is clearly labeled as a fun “prophecy”/prediction. Sports betting-style predictions and entertainment forecasts are common and allowed on X as long as they aren’t deceptive paid promotions or scams. No evidence of either here. - Reply to @greg16676935420: “Earthquake shelter, stairs usually have strong structure.”
→ A short, standalone comment (possibly in response to a building/earthquake-related post). It reads as casual advice or observation about structural safety. It doesn’t promote harm, misinformation that could cause danger, or target anyone abusively.
Why Nothing Violates X Rules
X’s rules (as of 2026) cover violence/threats, child exploitation, harassment/abuse, hateful conduct, spam, platform manipulation, deceptive/misleading content, and illegal activities. None apply here:
- No violence, threats, or hate: Zero aggressive language, targeted harassment, or discriminatory content.
- No spam or manipulation: Only a handful of low-engagement posts. No repetitive flooding, fake engagement farming, or bot-like behavior.
- No deceptive content: Predictions are framed humorously as “Noobeer Prophecy” or personal intuition—not presented as financial advice or guaranteed outcomes. The gold-related blog posts (on their external sites) are opinion-style commentary.
- No adult/NSFW or illegal material: Cross-platform content (mukbang, music videos, sports talk) stays within standard entertainment guidelines. Nothing indicates graphic, exploitative, or prohibited media.
- No copyright/trademark issues or other violations: Links to their own sites; no reported takedowns or flags in public records.
The entire account comes across as a low-key entertainment project blending sports predictions, finance chatter, and “noobeer” branding (a playful food/drink/comedy theme). It’s the kind of niche hobby content that X explicitly allows.
Bottom line: If you’re seeing something specific (e.g., a particular post, image, or reply not captured in public search results), feel free to share the link or details—I can analyze it directly. Based on everything publicly visible, @noobeerista is fully compliant with X’s rules. No violations detected.
Now comes the juicy parts. For the second prompt, I told Grok to analyze my X posts’ screenshots here.
Prompt: Analyze this: https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/ and check if @noobeerista violates any X rules.
Answer:
The blog post does not provide evidence that @noobeerista violated any X rules.
Summary of the Blog Post (https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/)
- Title & Date: “X Suspends @noobeerista account. Why?” – published April 16, 2026.
- Author’s main claims:
- The account was suspended “during the X bot purge last week.”
- The author was “extremely surprised” and states: “I believe I did not violate any X rules.”
- Two appeals were filed, but X upheld the suspension.
- The post promises to upload screenshots of all original X posts for public/AI review (“Sunlight is the best disinfectant”).
- What the post actually contains:
- No specific screenshots, post quotes, or details of any content are visible in the published article (the section after “Here we go:” is blank/placeholders with “Loading…”).
- No explanation from X about the exact reason or rule violated.
- Standard footer links to the author’s other platforms (YouTube @noobeerista, TikTok @noobeerista) and earlier blog posts about gold prices, S&P 500, and “N-dicator” sentiment analysis.
- Tone: Defensive and transparent. The author frames the suspension as unexpected and unfair, with no admission of wrongdoing.
Current Status of @noobeerista on X
- The account is confirmed suspended:
- Searches for the user and posts from:@noobeerista return zero results.
- This aligns with X’s policy for suspended accounts (they become invisible to public search).
Does @noobeerista Violate X Rules?
No visible violation based on all available public information.
Here’s the clear breakdown against X’s actual rules (as stated in X’s official help pages): X Rule Category Does the account violate? Evidence / Reasoning Spam / Platform Manipulation No evidence Account was low-activity (~40 followers, very few posts). No signs of mass-following, repetitive flooding, or fake engagement. Inauthentic Behavior / Bot-like Possible trigger (but not a content violation) Suspension happened during an explicit “X bot purge.” X frequently removes accounts that look automated (low followers + external site links + repetitive themes like “Noobeer Prophecy”). This is common even for real users. Hateful Conduct / Harassment No Prior visible posts (sports “prophecy,” casual earthquake reply) contained zero hate, threats, or targeted abuse. Violence / Illegal Activities No None present. Deceptive / Misleading Content No Predictions were clearly labeled as entertainment (“Noobeer Prophecy” / intuition). No financial advice or scams. Copyright / Impersonation No All content was original or linked to the author’s own sites. Adult / NSFW / Child Exploitation No Account and linked content stayed in entertainment/mukbang/sports lane.
Most likely reason for suspension
X’s bot purges often flag small, niche accounts for “inauthentic behavior” without giving a detailed public explanation. This matches the author’s description exactly. Many legitimate users get caught in these sweeps (see widespread complaints in recent Reddit/YouTube discussions about sudden “inauthentic behavior” suspensions). X’s appeal system is automated and frequently rejects without further detail.Bottom Line
- The blog post itself is clean and contains no rule-breaking content.
- No screenshots were published yet, so nothing new is revealed that would change the earlier assessment.
- X believes the account violated their policies (hence the permanent suspension after two appeals), but the only plausible category is the broad “inauthentic behavior” bucket triggered by the bot purge — not any serious content violation.
- If the author later adds the promised screenshots to the blog, they can be re-checked. Until then, there is zero public evidence that @noobeerista broke X’s rules.
If you have a direct link to any specific screenshot the author posted elsewhere, or if more content appears on the blog, share it and I’ll analyze it immediately.
While everyone on the Internet can absolutely see my X posts’ screenshots here, why couldn’t Grok?
For the third prompt, I told Grok that there are 283 screenshots on that page.
Prompt: There are 283 screenshots on that blog page Grok. I can see them on my browser. Check again, be patient.
Answer:
I re-checked the exact blog page you linked (https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/) using direct page analysis tools.
Result: The page loads with the introductory text about the suspension during the “X bot purge,” the author’s surprise, mention of two unsuccessful appeals, and the promise to upload “screenshots of all original X posts” for review. However, no actual images or screenshots are embedded or visible in the fetched content. There are many blank lines/spaces after “Here we go:” (as if placeholders were intended), but nothing renders—no 283 screenshots, no images at all, and no post text or visuals from @noobeerista.
This could be due to:
- Images loading only for logged-in users or specific browsers/devices.
- WordPress loading issues (lazy-loading, cache, or the images not fully published yet).
- Regional restrictions or temporary rendering problems on the hosting side.
Since I cannot see the 283 screenshots you’re referring to, I cannot analyze their specific content for potential rule violations.
What I can confirm from public data:
- The account @noobeerista is indeed suspended and returns no visible posts or profile in public searches.
- Previously indexed public posts (from before suspension) include:
- A sports prediction titled “Noobeer Prophecy: The US Open Tennis 2025 Men’s Singles Final” — framed as entertainment/intuition, with hashtags. This is common and allowed.
- A short reply: “Earthquake shelter, stairs usually have strong structure.” — neutral, non-harmful observation.
- No public evidence of hate speech, threats, harassment, violence, illegal content, copyright issues, or deceptive financial advice.
- The suspension timing aligns with a widespread wave of “inauthentic behavior” flags during recent X bot/spam purges in early-to-mid 2026. Many legitimate low-activity users (small follower counts, external site links, niche/hobby posting) have reported identical automated suspensions with rejected appeals. X’s system often uses broad heuristics (e.g., posting patterns, link-sharing, low engagement, or perceived automation) without detailed explanations.1
Conclusion on rule violations (based on all currently accessible public information):
No clear violations of X’s content rules (hate, abuse, spam in the traditional sense, deception, etc.) are evident from the visible pre-suspension posts or the blog text. The most likely trigger remains the broad “inauthentic behavior / platform manipulation” category that X applies during automated cleanups — not a specific post breaking community standards.If the screenshots are publicly visible to you, here’s how we can proceed accurately:
- Paste direct text excerpts from any posts shown in the screenshots (especially any that might look repetitive, promotional, or edgy).
- Share specific image URLs (right-click → copy image address) from the page.
- Describe the content of a few key screenshots (e.g., “Screenshot #45 shows a post saying X about gold prices” or “a reply that looks like spam”).
Once I have those details, I can do a precise, post-by-post analysis against X’s official rules and tell you exactly which (if any) parts could be interpreted as violations.
The blog post itself remains clean and non-violating. Let me know the details from the screenshots, and I’ll dive in right away.
WOW! Unbelievable! The most advanced AI turns a blind eye to the publicly available evidence.
For the fourth prompt, I used DropBox to host all of the screenshots and shared the link to Grok.
Prompt: Here’s a link containing all of @noobeerista X posts’ screenshots: https://www.dropbox.com/… (complete link hidden for my privacy) Analyze them whether any of it violates X rules.
Answer: Nothing …
Grok just stopped responding:
Grok Stops RespondingI don’t know what to say … I will bring this issue to X again. Hopefully, this time they will restore my X account. I like X, I really do.
#ai #bot #bots #cancel #cancelled #censor #censored #censorship #culture #grok #media #noobeerista #purge #purged #social #suspend #suspended #suspension #x -
Grok Refuses to Analyze @noobeerista X Posts. How Convenient!
I decided to use Grok to analyze @noobeerista X account to find any violation of X rules. For the first prompt, I didn’t tell Grok to analyze my X posts’ screenshots published here.
Prompt: Analyze @noobeerista and tell me which parts violate X rules?
Answer:
No parts of @noobeerista violate X’s rules.
Here’s a clear breakdown based on publicly available information about the account (profile bio, X posts, and linked content across platforms):
Account Overview (from public mirrors and search results)
- Handle: @noobeerista
- Bio: “A noobeer a day keeps the doctor away. Check out [link] to learn more about noobeer.” (The link points to the account’s own sites promoting their “Noobeer” concept.)
- Activity level: Very low (around 40 followers, ~120–130 following). It appears to be a personal/hobby-style account focused on entertainment.
- Linked presence: The user runs WordPress blogs (noobeerista.wordpress.com and noobeerz.wordpress.com), plus TikTok, YouTube, and Rumble under the same name. Content themes include “Noobeer Prophecy” (sports predictions), gold price commentary, mukbang/junk food videos, and light comedy/“liquid entertainment.”
X Posts (only two publicly indexed/recently visible ones)
- “Noobeer Prophecy: The US Open Tennis 2025 Men’s Singles Final” (posted before the event)
Content snippet: References Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon 2025 win and predicts Carlos Alcaraz for the US Open final using “intuition.” Tagged with #championship #fate #final. Includes a link/image (likely a graphic).
→ This is clearly labeled as a fun “prophecy”/prediction. Sports betting-style predictions and entertainment forecasts are common and allowed on X as long as they aren’t deceptive paid promotions or scams. No evidence of either here. - Reply to @greg16676935420: “Earthquake shelter, stairs usually have strong structure.”
→ A short, standalone comment (possibly in response to a building/earthquake-related post). It reads as casual advice or observation about structural safety. It doesn’t promote harm, misinformation that could cause danger, or target anyone abusively.
Why Nothing Violates X Rules
X’s rules (as of 2026) cover violence/threats, child exploitation, harassment/abuse, hateful conduct, spam, platform manipulation, deceptive/misleading content, and illegal activities. None apply here:
- No violence, threats, or hate: Zero aggressive language, targeted harassment, or discriminatory content.
- No spam or manipulation: Only a handful of low-engagement posts. No repetitive flooding, fake engagement farming, or bot-like behavior.
- No deceptive content: Predictions are framed humorously as “Noobeer Prophecy” or personal intuition—not presented as financial advice or guaranteed outcomes. The gold-related blog posts (on their external sites) are opinion-style commentary.
- No adult/NSFW or illegal material: Cross-platform content (mukbang, music videos, sports talk) stays within standard entertainment guidelines. Nothing indicates graphic, exploitative, or prohibited media.
- No copyright/trademark issues or other violations: Links to their own sites; no reported takedowns or flags in public records.
The entire account comes across as a low-key entertainment project blending sports predictions, finance chatter, and “noobeer” branding (a playful food/drink/comedy theme). It’s the kind of niche hobby content that X explicitly allows.
Bottom line: If you’re seeing something specific (e.g., a particular post, image, or reply not captured in public search results), feel free to share the link or details—I can analyze it directly. Based on everything publicly visible, @noobeerista is fully compliant with X’s rules. No violations detected.
Now comes the juicy parts. For the second prompt, I told Grok to analyze my X posts’ screenshots here.
Prompt: Analyze this: https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/ and check if @noobeerista violates any X rules.
Answer:
The blog post does not provide evidence that @noobeerista violated any X rules.
Summary of the Blog Post (https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/)
- Title & Date: “X Suspends @noobeerista account. Why?” – published April 16, 2026.
- Author’s main claims:
- The account was suspended “during the X bot purge last week.”
- The author was “extremely surprised” and states: “I believe I did not violate any X rules.”
- Two appeals were filed, but X upheld the suspension.
- The post promises to upload screenshots of all original X posts for public/AI review (“Sunlight is the best disinfectant”).
- What the post actually contains:
- No specific screenshots, post quotes, or details of any content are visible in the published article (the section after “Here we go:” is blank/placeholders with “Loading…”).
- No explanation from X about the exact reason or rule violated.
- Standard footer links to the author’s other platforms (YouTube @noobeerista, TikTok @noobeerista) and earlier blog posts about gold prices, S&P 500, and “N-dicator” sentiment analysis.
- Tone: Defensive and transparent. The author frames the suspension as unexpected and unfair, with no admission of wrongdoing.
Current Status of @noobeerista on X
- The account is confirmed suspended:
- Searches for the user and posts from:@noobeerista return zero results.
- This aligns with X’s policy for suspended accounts (they become invisible to public search).
Does @noobeerista Violate X Rules?
No visible violation based on all available public information.
Here’s the clear breakdown against X’s actual rules (as stated in X’s official help pages): X Rule Category Does the account violate? Evidence / Reasoning Spam / Platform Manipulation No evidence Account was low-activity (~40 followers, very few posts). No signs of mass-following, repetitive flooding, or fake engagement. Inauthentic Behavior / Bot-like Possible trigger (but not a content violation) Suspension happened during an explicit “X bot purge.” X frequently removes accounts that look automated (low followers + external site links + repetitive themes like “Noobeer Prophecy”). This is common even for real users. Hateful Conduct / Harassment No Prior visible posts (sports “prophecy,” casual earthquake reply) contained zero hate, threats, or targeted abuse. Violence / Illegal Activities No None present. Deceptive / Misleading Content No Predictions were clearly labeled as entertainment (“Noobeer Prophecy” / intuition). No financial advice or scams. Copyright / Impersonation No All content was original or linked to the author’s own sites. Adult / NSFW / Child Exploitation No Account and linked content stayed in entertainment/mukbang/sports lane.
Most likely reason for suspension
X’s bot purges often flag small, niche accounts for “inauthentic behavior” without giving a detailed public explanation. This matches the author’s description exactly. Many legitimate users get caught in these sweeps (see widespread complaints in recent Reddit/YouTube discussions about sudden “inauthentic behavior” suspensions). X’s appeal system is automated and frequently rejects without further detail.Bottom Line
- The blog post itself is clean and contains no rule-breaking content.
- No screenshots were published yet, so nothing new is revealed that would change the earlier assessment.
- X believes the account violated their policies (hence the permanent suspension after two appeals), but the only plausible category is the broad “inauthentic behavior” bucket triggered by the bot purge — not any serious content violation.
- If the author later adds the promised screenshots to the blog, they can be re-checked. Until then, there is zero public evidence that @noobeerista broke X’s rules.
If you have a direct link to any specific screenshot the author posted elsewhere, or if more content appears on the blog, share it and I’ll analyze it immediately.
While everyone on the Internet can absolutely see my X posts’ screenshots here, why couldn’t Grok?
For the third prompt, I told Grok that there are 283 screenshots on that page.
Prompt: There are 283 screenshots on that blog page Grok. I can see them on my browser. Check again, be patient.
Answer:
I re-checked the exact blog page you linked (https://noobeerista.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/x-suspends-noobeerista-account-why/) using direct page analysis tools.
Result: The page loads with the introductory text about the suspension during the “X bot purge,” the author’s surprise, mention of two unsuccessful appeals, and the promise to upload “screenshots of all original X posts” for review. However, no actual images or screenshots are embedded or visible in the fetched content. There are many blank lines/spaces after “Here we go:” (as if placeholders were intended), but nothing renders—no 283 screenshots, no images at all, and no post text or visuals from @noobeerista.
This could be due to:
- Images loading only for logged-in users or specific browsers/devices.
- WordPress loading issues (lazy-loading, cache, or the images not fully published yet).
- Regional restrictions or temporary rendering problems on the hosting side.
Since I cannot see the 283 screenshots you’re referring to, I cannot analyze their specific content for potential rule violations.
What I can confirm from public data:
- The account @noobeerista is indeed suspended and returns no visible posts or profile in public searches.
- Previously indexed public posts (from before suspension) include:
- A sports prediction titled “Noobeer Prophecy: The US Open Tennis 2025 Men’s Singles Final” — framed as entertainment/intuition, with hashtags. This is common and allowed.
- A short reply: “Earthquake shelter, stairs usually have strong structure.” — neutral, non-harmful observation.
- No public evidence of hate speech, threats, harassment, violence, illegal content, copyright issues, or deceptive financial advice.
- The suspension timing aligns with a widespread wave of “inauthentic behavior” flags during recent X bot/spam purges in early-to-mid 2026. Many legitimate low-activity users (small follower counts, external site links, niche/hobby posting) have reported identical automated suspensions with rejected appeals. X’s system often uses broad heuristics (e.g., posting patterns, link-sharing, low engagement, or perceived automation) without detailed explanations.1
Conclusion on rule violations (based on all currently accessible public information):
No clear violations of X’s content rules (hate, abuse, spam in the traditional sense, deception, etc.) are evident from the visible pre-suspension posts or the blog text. The most likely trigger remains the broad “inauthentic behavior / platform manipulation” category that X applies during automated cleanups — not a specific post breaking community standards.If the screenshots are publicly visible to you, here’s how we can proceed accurately:
- Paste direct text excerpts from any posts shown in the screenshots (especially any that might look repetitive, promotional, or edgy).
- Share specific image URLs (right-click → copy image address) from the page.
- Describe the content of a few key screenshots (e.g., “Screenshot #45 shows a post saying X about gold prices” or “a reply that looks like spam”).
Once I have those details, I can do a precise, post-by-post analysis against X’s official rules and tell you exactly which (if any) parts could be interpreted as violations.
The blog post itself remains clean and non-violating. Let me know the details from the screenshots, and I’ll dive in right away.
WOW! Unbelievable! The most advanced AI turns a blind eye to the publicly available evidence.
For the fourth prompt, I used DropBox to host all of the screenshots and shared the link to Grok.
Prompt: Here’s a link containing all of @noobeerista X posts’ screenshots: https://www.dropbox.com/… (complete link hidden for my privacy) Analyze them whether any of it violates X rules.
Answer: Nothing …
Grok just stopped responding:
Grok Stops RespondingI don’t know what to say … I will bring this issue to X again. Hopefully, this time they will restore my X account. I like X, I really do.
#ai #bot #bots #cancel #cancelled #censor #censored #censorship #culture #grok #media #noobeerista #purge #purged #social #suspend #suspended #suspension #x -
SPLAT!!
London Museum rejects ‘pigeon and splat’ plagiarism claim.
But design studio says similarities between the two visual motifs should have been uncovered by due diligence.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2026/05/london-museum-rejects-pigeon-and-splat-plagiarism-claim/ #globalmuseum #museums #branding #copyright -
SPLAT!!
London Museum rejects ‘pigeon and splat’ plagiarism claim.
But design studio says similarities between the two visual motifs should have been uncovered by due diligence.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2026/05/london-museum-rejects-pigeon-and-splat-plagiarism-claim/ #globalmuseum #museums #branding #copyright -
SPLAT!!
London Museum rejects ‘pigeon and splat’ plagiarism claim.
But design studio says similarities between the two visual motifs should have been uncovered by due diligence.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2026/05/london-museum-rejects-pigeon-and-splat-plagiarism-claim/ #globalmuseum #museums #branding #copyright -
SPLAT!!
London Museum rejects ‘pigeon and splat’ plagiarism claim.
But design studio says similarities between the two visual motifs should have been uncovered by due diligence.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2026/05/london-museum-rejects-pigeon-and-splat-plagiarism-claim/ #globalmuseum #museums #branding #copyright -
SPLAT!!
London Museum rejects ‘pigeon and splat’ plagiarism claim.
But design studio says similarities between the two visual motifs should have been uncovered by due diligence.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2026/05/london-museum-rejects-pigeon-and-splat-plagiarism-claim/ #globalmuseum #museums #branding #copyright -
Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/thousands-authors-publish-empty-book-protest-ai-work-copyright #AiArtificialIntelligence #Books #Culture #IntellectualProperty #KazuoIshiguro #PhilippaGregory #RichardOsman #MarianKeyes #DavidOlusoga #MalorieBlackman #Law #Computing #Technology #UkNews
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/thousands-authors-publish-empty-book-protest-ai-work-copyright #AiArtificialIntelligence #Books #Culture #IntellectualProperty #KazuoIshiguro #PhilippaGregory #RichardOsman #MarianKeyes #DavidOlusoga #MalorieBlackman #Law #Computing #Technology #UkNews
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/thousands-authors-publish-empty-book-protest-ai-work-copyright #AiArtificialIntelligence #Books #Culture #IntellectualProperty #KazuoIshiguro #PhilippaGregory #RichardOsman #MarianKeyes #DavidOlusoga #MalorieBlackman #Law #Computing #Technology #UkNews
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/thousands-authors-publish-empty-book-protest-ai-work-copyright #AiArtificialIntelligence #Books #Culture #IntellectualProperty #KazuoIshiguro #PhilippaGregory #RichardOsman #MarianKeyes #DavidOlusoga #MalorieBlackman #Law #Computing #Technology #UkNews
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/thousands-authors-publish-empty-book-protest-ai-work-copyright #AiArtificialIntelligence #Books #Culture #IntellectualProperty #KazuoIshiguro #PhilippaGregory #RichardOsman #MarianKeyes #DavidOlusoga #MalorieBlackman #Law #Computing #Technology #UkNews
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✨ Abera Kadabera! ✨
#Bodo #Wartke bringt es auf den Wunderpunkt!
Feiner Sprachwitz, überraschende Reimkultur und virtuoses Klavierspiel – das siebte #Programm von Bodo Wartke verspricht bestes Musikkabarett und wortakrobatischen Zungenbrecher-Slam. 🎹Mit #Humor, Leichtigkeit und poetischem #Charme setzt der Entertainer das Staunen gegen die Macht der Gewohnheit. Alte Muster bekommen frischen Wind – und plötzlich denkt man: Leichtigkeit? Warum eigentlich nicht!
Ein Abend voller #Witz, #Musik und kluger Pointen und ihr könnt beim #Katholikentag dabei sein:
📅 Wann? Samstag, 16. Mai 2026
⏰ Zeit: 20:30 – 22:00 Uhr
📍 Ort: Residenzplatz, Würzburg
🔎 Webcode: KN61
Copyright: bodowartke.de
#bodowartke #musikkabarett #würzburg #kultur #katholikentag2026 -
Crazy #Manganese-Bearing #Calcite! ~ 9.3 cm 😜From Inner Mongolia, #China.
Photo Copyright ©️ Mineral Masterpiece
By #GeologyWonders
#Geology #GeologyPage #Nature #Minerals #Crystals #Gems #Nature #NatureLovers #NaturePhotography #Photographer #RockPorn -
The Menu At Chambers In New York Is A Template For Modern American Cuisine
Highly focused and never extravagant, the food at Chambers is exemplary of how to cook the finest ingredients. copyright_alex_staniloff If Chambers in TriBeCa seems familiar to you upon walk…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchrestaurants #Chambers #francais #france #French #FrenchRestaurants #Restaurants
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2251922/the-menu-at-chambers-in-new-york-is-a-template-for-modern-american-cuisine/ -
🎵 Oh look, an #AI throws a #tantrum because it thinks it's the next Beethoven of #copyright claims! Meanwhile, #JavaScript needs a nap and your #browser just can’t even. Maybe next time, blame it on the rain! ⛈️
https://twitter.com/VladTheInflator/status/2039577001531768906 #Claims #Humor #HackerNews #ngated -
Do You Believe In Father Christmas?
When I was eight years old, I did the most despicable thing.
On Christmas Eve 1970, I told my five-year-old sister that there was no such thing as Father Christmas. She was horrified.
Telling her that Father Christmas did not exist was the worst thing I ever did.
My mother was so angry with me. She sent me to my room.
I missed supper. I missed the carol-singers outside our house.
I missed seeing the first snowflakes of what was to be my first white Christmas. And I missed the evening of Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year.
However, worse was to come.
I cried myself to sleep, blaming Father Christmas for what had happened.
Sometime during the night, I was woken by hands around my throat.
“You evil boy!” boomed the voice. I was too frightened to open my eyes.
“Open your eyes, boy! Do it, or you will never see Christmas again.”
He forced me to open my eyes. I don’t know how he did it, but he somehow did.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I was shocked beyond belief. It was Father Christmas who had his hands around my throat.
“You never, never tell anyone ever again that I do not exist. Do you understand me, boy?” I tried nodding my head, despite being in complete shock.
“Good. Now, look deep into my eyes.”
Seconds later, I saw a flock of robins in his eyes and, before I knew it, they were propelled into my eyes.
The screeching sound they made hurt my ears. I could not scream for help to my mother or father because of the tightly gripped hands around my throat. I finally managed to close my eyes, and the screeching robins and hands around my throat disappeared.
Terrified by what had happened, I crawled under my bed. I curled up into a tiny ball and shivered the night away. Sleep did come, but only briefly.
It was the sound of laughter that woke me.
I could hear the muffled voices of my family. It was Christmas morning, and they were already downstairs.
How could they have forgotten to wake me up?
I crawled out from under my bed and made my way past the open door of my bedroom. On the floor, at the top of the stairs, were two empty Christmas stockings. How could they have emptied their stockings without me?
I ran down the stairs and into the lounge, which was lit up with Christmas lights.
“Mum, Dad, Julie…I’m sorry,” I cried, but none of them took any notice of me. “Please forgive me, don’t spoil Christmas.” But it was no good, they just ignored me.
That’s when I saw the strange boy.
“Oh, that’s lovely, Hugh. Grandma sure knows how to knit Christmas jumpers,” laughed Dad, as he hugged the strange boy.
For the rest of the day, I watched as the boy with my name took my place. Nobody bothered me. Nobody even noticed I was there. It was as if I were a ghost.
I finally went to bed and cried myself to sleep. The whole family had arrived at our house and a Christmas party was in full swing.
The next morning, my mother woke me up.
“Are you feeling better, Hugh?”
“Are you talking to me?” I asked her.
“Of course, I am. Who else goes by your name in this house? Come on, it’s Boxing Day, and we need to get over to Grandma’s house.”
I didn’t ever say anything to anybody about what had happened, and I didn’t see the strange-looking boy with my name again.
Well, I didn’t see him until the following Christmas Day when the whole thing happened again. And it’s happened every Christmas since then.
You see, my place is now taken by a ghost, but only on that one day of the year when I become a ghost.
I’m so happy and thankful that it’s not Christmas every day.
Do you believe in Father Christmas?
This short story was originally published on my blog in December 2019.
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Do You Believe In Father Christmas?
When I was eight years old, I did the most despicable thing.
On Christmas Eve 1970, I told my five-year-old sister that there was no such thing as Father Christmas. She was horrified.
Telling her that Father Christmas did not exist was the worst thing I ever did.
My mother was so angry with me. She sent me to my room.
I missed supper. I missed the carol-singers outside our house.
I missed seeing the first snowflakes of what was to be my first white Christmas. And I missed the evening of Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year.
However, worse was to come.
I cried myself to sleep, blaming Father Christmas for what had happened.
Sometime during the night, I was woken by hands around my throat.
“You evil boy!” boomed the voice. I was too frightened to open my eyes.
“Open your eyes, boy! Do it, or you will never see Christmas again.”
He forced me to open my eyes. I don’t know how he did it, but he somehow did.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I was shocked beyond belief. It was Father Christmas who had his hands around my throat.
“You never, never tell anyone ever again that I do not exist. Do you understand me, boy?” I tried nodding my head, despite being in complete shock.
“Good. Now, look deep into my eyes.”
Seconds later, I saw a flock of robins in his eyes and, before I knew it, they were propelled into my eyes.
The screeching sound they made hurt my ears. I could not scream for help to my mother or father because of the tightly gripped hands around my throat. I finally managed to close my eyes, and the screeching robins and hands around my throat disappeared.
Terrified by what had happened, I crawled under my bed. I curled up into a tiny ball and shivered the night away. Sleep did come, but only briefly.
It was the sound of laughter that woke me.
I could hear the muffled voices of my family. It was Christmas morning, and they were already downstairs.
How could they have forgotten to wake me up?
I crawled out from under my bed and made my way past the open door of my bedroom. On the floor, at the top of the stairs, were two empty Christmas stockings. How could they have emptied their stockings without me?
I ran down the stairs and into the lounge, which was lit up with Christmas lights.
“Mum, Dad, Julie…I’m sorry,” I cried, but none of them took any notice of me. “Please forgive me, don’t spoil Christmas.” But it was no good, they just ignored me.
That’s when I saw the strange boy.
“Oh, that’s lovely, Hugh. Grandma sure knows how to knit Christmas jumpers,” laughed Dad, as he hugged the strange boy.
For the rest of the day, I watched as the boy with my name took my place. Nobody bothered me. Nobody even noticed I was there. It was as if I were a ghost.
I finally went to bed and cried myself to sleep. The whole family had arrived at our house and a Christmas party was in full swing.
The next morning, my mother woke me up.
“Are you feeling better, Hugh?”
“Are you talking to me?” I asked her.
“Of course, I am. Who else goes by your name in this house? Come on, it’s Boxing Day, and we need to get over to Grandma’s house.”
I didn’t ever say anything to anybody about what had happened, and I didn’t see the strange-looking boy with my name again.
Well, I didn’t see him until the following Christmas Day when the whole thing happened again. And it’s happened every Christmas since then.
You see, my place is now taken by a ghost, but only on that one day of the year when I become a ghost.
I’m so happy and thankful that it’s not Christmas every day.
Do you believe in Father Christmas?
This short story was originally published on my blog in December 2019.
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Do You Believe In Father Christmas?
When I was eight years old, I did the most despicable thing.
On Christmas Eve 1970, I told my five-year-old sister that there was no such thing as Father Christmas. She was horrified.
Telling her that Father Christmas did not exist was the worst thing I ever did.
My mother was so angry with me. She sent me to my room.
I missed supper. I missed the carol-singers outside our house.
I missed seeing the first snowflakes of what was to be my first white Christmas. And I missed the evening of Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year.
However, worse was to come.
I cried myself to sleep, blaming Father Christmas for what had happened.
Sometime during the night, I was woken by hands around my throat.
“You evil boy!” boomed the voice. I was too frightened to open my eyes.
“Open your eyes, boy! Do it, or you will never see Christmas again.”
He forced me to open my eyes. I don’t know how he did it, but he somehow did.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I was shocked beyond belief. It was Father Christmas who had his hands around my throat.
“You never, never tell anyone ever again that I do not exist. Do you understand me, boy?” I tried nodding my head, despite being in complete shock.
“Good. Now, look deep into my eyes.”
Seconds later, I saw a flock of robins in his eyes and, before I knew it, they were propelled into my eyes.
The screeching sound they made hurt my ears. I could not scream for help to my mother or father because of the tightly gripped hands around my throat. I finally managed to close my eyes, and the screeching robins and hands around my throat disappeared.
Terrified by what had happened, I crawled under my bed. I curled up into a tiny ball and shivered the night away. Sleep did come, but only briefly.
It was the sound of laughter that woke me.
I could hear the muffled voices of my family. It was Christmas morning, and they were already downstairs.
How could they have forgotten to wake me up?
I crawled out from under my bed and made my way past the open door of my bedroom. On the floor, at the top of the stairs, were two empty Christmas stockings. How could they have emptied their stockings without me?
I ran down the stairs and into the lounge, which was lit up with Christmas lights.
“Mum, Dad, Julie…I’m sorry,” I cried, but none of them took any notice of me. “Please forgive me, don’t spoil Christmas.” But it was no good, they just ignored me.
That’s when I saw the strange boy.
“Oh, that’s lovely, Hugh. Grandma sure knows how to knit Christmas jumpers,” laughed Dad, as he hugged the strange boy.
For the rest of the day, I watched as the boy with my name took my place. Nobody bothered me. Nobody even noticed I was there. It was as if I were a ghost.
I finally went to bed and cried myself to sleep. The whole family had arrived at our house and a Christmas party was in full swing.
The next morning, my mother woke me up.
“Are you feeling better, Hugh?”
“Are you talking to me?” I asked her.
“Of course, I am. Who else goes by your name in this house? Come on, it’s Boxing Day, and we need to get over to Grandma’s house.”
I didn’t ever say anything to anybody about what had happened, and I didn’t see the strange-looking boy with my name again.
Well, I didn’t see him until the following Christmas Day when the whole thing happened again. And it’s happened every Christmas since then.
You see, my place is now taken by a ghost, but only on that one day of the year when I become a ghost.
I’m so happy and thankful that it’s not Christmas every day.
Do you believe in Father Christmas?
This short story was originally published on my blog in December 2019.
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Do You Believe In Father Christmas?
When I was eight years old, I did the most despicable thing.
On Christmas Eve 1970, I told my five-year-old sister that there was no such thing as Father Christmas. She was horrified.
Telling her that Father Christmas did not exist was the worst thing I ever did.
My mother was so angry with me. She sent me to my room.
I missed supper. I missed the carol-singers outside our house.
I missed seeing the first snowflakes of what was to be my first white Christmas. And I missed the evening of Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year.
However, worse was to come.
I cried myself to sleep, blaming Father Christmas for what had happened.
Sometime during the night, I was woken by hands around my throat.
“You evil boy!” boomed the voice. I was too frightened to open my eyes.
“Open your eyes, boy! Do it, or you will never see Christmas again.”
He forced me to open my eyes. I don’t know how he did it, but he somehow did.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I was shocked beyond belief. It was Father Christmas who had his hands around my throat.
“You never, never tell anyone ever again that I do not exist. Do you understand me, boy?” I tried nodding my head, despite being in complete shock.
“Good. Now, look deep into my eyes.”
Seconds later, I saw a flock of robins in his eyes and, before I knew it, they were propelled into my eyes.
The screeching sound they made hurt my ears. I could not scream for help to my mother or father because of the tightly gripped hands around my throat. I finally managed to close my eyes, and the screeching robins and hands around my throat disappeared.
Terrified by what had happened, I crawled under my bed. I curled up into a tiny ball and shivered the night away. Sleep did come, but only briefly.
It was the sound of laughter that woke me.
I could hear the muffled voices of my family. It was Christmas morning, and they were already downstairs.
How could they have forgotten to wake me up?
I crawled out from under my bed and made my way past the open door of my bedroom. On the floor, at the top of the stairs, were two empty Christmas stockings. How could they have emptied their stockings without me?
I ran down the stairs and into the lounge, which was lit up with Christmas lights.
“Mum, Dad, Julie…I’m sorry,” I cried, but none of them took any notice of me. “Please forgive me, don’t spoil Christmas.” But it was no good, they just ignored me.
That’s when I saw the strange boy.
“Oh, that’s lovely, Hugh. Grandma sure knows how to knit Christmas jumpers,” laughed Dad, as he hugged the strange boy.
For the rest of the day, I watched as the boy with my name took my place. Nobody bothered me. Nobody even noticed I was there. It was as if I were a ghost.
I finally went to bed and cried myself to sleep. The whole family had arrived at our house and a Christmas party was in full swing.
The next morning, my mother woke me up.
“Are you feeling better, Hugh?”
“Are you talking to me?” I asked her.
“Of course, I am. Who else goes by your name in this house? Come on, it’s Boxing Day, and we need to get over to Grandma’s house.”
I didn’t ever say anything to anybody about what had happened, and I didn’t see the strange-looking boy with my name again.
Well, I didn’t see him until the following Christmas Day when the whole thing happened again. And it’s happened every Christmas since then.
You see, my place is now taken by a ghost, but only on that one day of the year when I become a ghost.
I’m so happy and thankful that it’s not Christmas every day.
Do you believe in Father Christmas?
This short story was originally published on my blog in December 2019.
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Do You Believe In Father Christmas?
When I was eight years old, I did the most despicable thing.
On Christmas Eve 1970, I told my five-year-old sister that there was no such thing as Father Christmas. She was horrified.
Telling her that Father Christmas did not exist was the worst thing I ever did.
My mother was so angry with me. She sent me to my room.
I missed supper. I missed the carol-singers outside our house.
I missed seeing the first snowflakes of what was to be my first white Christmas. And I missed the evening of Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year.
However, worse was to come.
I cried myself to sleep, blaming Father Christmas for what had happened.
Sometime during the night, I was woken by hands around my throat.
“You evil boy!” boomed the voice. I was too frightened to open my eyes.
“Open your eyes, boy! Do it, or you will never see Christmas again.”
He forced me to open my eyes. I don’t know how he did it, but he somehow did.
I couldn’t believe what I saw.
I was shocked beyond belief. It was Father Christmas who had his hands around my throat.
“You never, never tell anyone ever again that I do not exist. Do you understand me, boy?” I tried nodding my head, despite being in complete shock.
“Good. Now, look deep into my eyes.”
Seconds later, I saw a flock of robins in his eyes and, before I knew it, they were propelled into my eyes.
The screeching sound they made hurt my ears. I could not scream for help to my mother or father because of the tightly gripped hands around my throat. I finally managed to close my eyes, and the screeching robins and hands around my throat disappeared.
Terrified by what had happened, I crawled under my bed. I curled up into a tiny ball and shivered the night away. Sleep did come, but only briefly.
It was the sound of laughter that woke me.
I could hear the muffled voices of my family. It was Christmas morning, and they were already downstairs.
How could they have forgotten to wake me up?
I crawled out from under my bed and made my way past the open door of my bedroom. On the floor, at the top of the stairs, were two empty Christmas stockings. How could they have emptied their stockings without me?
I ran down the stairs and into the lounge, which was lit up with Christmas lights.
“Mum, Dad, Julie…I’m sorry,” I cried, but none of them took any notice of me. “Please forgive me, don’t spoil Christmas.” But it was no good, they just ignored me.
That’s when I saw the strange boy.
“Oh, that’s lovely, Hugh. Grandma sure knows how to knit Christmas jumpers,” laughed Dad, as he hugged the strange boy.
For the rest of the day, I watched as the boy with my name took my place. Nobody bothered me. Nobody even noticed I was there. It was as if I were a ghost.
I finally went to bed and cried myself to sleep. The whole family had arrived at our house and a Christmas party was in full swing.
The next morning, my mother woke me up.
“Are you feeling better, Hugh?”
“Are you talking to me?” I asked her.
“Of course, I am. Who else goes by your name in this house? Come on, it’s Boxing Day, and we need to get over to Grandma’s house.”
I didn’t ever say anything to anybody about what had happened, and I didn’t see the strange-looking boy with my name again.
Well, I didn’t see him until the following Christmas Day when the whole thing happened again. And it’s happened every Christmas since then.
You see, my place is now taken by a ghost, but only on that one day of the year when I become a ghost.
I’m so happy and thankful that it’s not Christmas every day.
Do you believe in Father Christmas?
This short story was originally published on my blog in December 2019.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.23 —What are some form conventions you disregard?
Remember, I got a C- in high school English. Other than learning manuscript submission format and how typical SF books are formatted,, I probably ignore plenty of form conventions I am not aware of. Anyone want to analyze my writer challenge game posts to clue me in? I'd be much obliged!1
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.21 —What's a (maybe silly) hill you're willing to defend?
Not silly: Women get to choose, and, no, their self-agency doesn't negate his, but their choice is theirs alone and you can't have it or take it or break it, nor can you logic it or bible it away.
If the question meant writing battles: The Oxford comma. Definitely. I would have included two spaces after a sentence as the current one-space rule makes impossible certain grammatical and attribution constructions following the end quote. But. It's too exhausting to argue it anymore and I have broken myself of the habit.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.19 —How can prose achieve lyricism without verse structure?
Step 1: Allow yourself to become convinced in your soul that prose can be lyrical. Stop denying it without proof. Prose differs from poetry in that metrics are integral to the style, and rhyme, but that's it. Accept it. Prose allows both meter and rhyme, too; Poetry marshals the army of thought through meter to the field with soldiers of rhyme. That's the difference.
Step 2: Find lyrical prose. Enjoy that author not only for the story but the beauty of the telling of the story. Start studying.
Step 3: Read The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsythe. The author presents rhetorical style, um… Eloquently? You'll find the book fun! These are your ABCs. Tools in hand, attitude fully adjusted, you too will discover the lyricism, like love, deep within your prosy rosy heart.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.17 —Can plots which hinge on a misunderstanding be done well?
It is a bit flippant to merely say yes. The best answer I have is to say not to cheat the reader, recognizing almost nobody is a perfect communicator and making that point. So long as the reader sees the characters are working at the best of their ability, or they're failing as they'd typically fail, the story can illuminate the human condition.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.16 —Must writing always in complete sentences?
Yes. In grade school. Required for a good grade.
Unusual syntax?
The point of a sentence is to communicate clearly, not to demonstrate how well an author can adhere to the rules. Fragments (naked meaning) and run ons (continuous and continuing thoughts that build forward to a point) are okay—if the meaning is clear. Left out words like the verb "be" in the prompt are questionable, unless in service of a point and clarity. People rarely speak formally, nor do they speak entirely grammatically. It's arguably unnatural to write prose that way. My work is conversational, meant to be read aloud. So. Of course. I think sentence structure in search of meaning in fungible.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.15 —Name a writer whose voice is just exquisite. Share an sample!
I'll mention here that C. J. Cherryh is the master of 3rd person close POV, and her SF and fantasy works in that respect are masterworks. Her stories are good, too. All that I've read, anyway. No samples: There are plenty of excerpts out there.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.14 —Do you consciously work with syllabic stress to create rhythm?
Pretty consistently. Yes. Yes, I do.
Pressed, I'll say I'm a writer. Given a moment to think on it, I'll say, "I'm an author," but that's not the gist. I am a prosaist. In my heart. It's what a poet is. For prose.
Words matter.
Storytelling definitely matters, but if the prose lacks music the story lacks muscle. I'm very conscious of syllabic stress; I choose my words carefully, first for meaning, then for how they sound. I revise for rhythmic reasons as well as for clarity. Punctuation is not a rule; it's an accelerator, a brake, maybe even a clutch. I use italics to push and to pull. It isn't my only tool. Alliteration, repetition of words and sentence structure, meter—I employ plenty of tricks.
Sometimes I even sound eloquent. I write my prose to be read aloud. Syllabic stress… it's kinda important.
Of course, sometimes a sentence doesn't work.
You don't get to read those. I scrap 'em. Then start all over again.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.12 —How does being a writer influence your life outside of the work?
For most people, it is irrelevant what they do for work, but I'm an author. Word choice matters. How to communicate through words, meaning, and symbology is the core of my profession.
How does being an author influence the rest of my life? I am profoundly aware of all the meanings of words (the meanings I've learned, anyway), and when I learn a new one I almost want to dance—which means the imprecise use of language always draws my attention. It likely doesn't help that I'm #actuallyAutistic1. When I don't understand, my first inclination is to see meaning where there isn't any (or fixate on a more archaic meaning), and the second is to see people's attempts to spin, obfuscate, equivocate, or prevaricate. Political news makes me wonder if there is an epidemic of stupidity, or whether people simply pick and choose words and meanings that best suit their beliefs or the agenda they are pushing, and are willing to lie to do so. (Okay, not wondering, really.) On good days, I can figure out what people are saying to the point that I seem fluent and neurotypical. I can even participate in wordplay to work the meanings they've given me. On a bad day, I fixate on the wrong meaning and suffer misunderstandings. Still, words bring me joy. I love to listen to a great conversation, or watch a great screenplay.
1 No worries. I know it is a superpower.
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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.04.11 —What's your most effective method for connecting with readers?
There is a literal and a literary sense to this question. Literally, at this point in my second career, it's through Mastodon. Here I connect with other writers, readers, and other interesting folk, sharing ideas, advice, and solving problems. One day I'll do this also via a website. In previous incarnations, I connected with readers of posted stories through comment boxes and replying to forum posts. Literarily, I'm hoping to build up a base of readers of my short-short fiction that might consider my longer works when I publish them.
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