Let's shriek about AI for a moment.
Feb. 25th, 2026 04:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
goodbyebird+ Now there's daylight again and I've riffled through it plenty, here's my favorite cards from the Curious Travels Tarot.
You can't at all see the pearlescent shimmer the cardstock is infused with, but it is beautiful. Also this is a Claudia deck to me (I am not responsible for the connections my blender brain makes when I have a hyper fixation).
Spent last night going through my decks and if I see the opportunity to do so locally, there's a bunch of oracles and one tarot that just didn't work for me and I'd love to rehome. Very grumpy the one alternative shop that opened in town barely lasted a few months. Flip side my wish list has grown massive, and with some very much not mass market wants. Especially the Motherwitch Oracle, and both Wisdom of the Divine Feminine/Wisdom of the Shadow + workbook, and the Reclaim Oracle seems to align strongly with the kind of work I'd like to do.
For tarot decks there's less than a handful of strong wants, but it's not like my current decks can't cover that need. I'm really just being greedy there. (gotta keep reminding myself of that: girl your needs are MET). But also, so many fandom decks are happening. The Dune one already ambushed me.
Anyways, linkspam of Ew Gross/Boo Hiss? Yes?
+ AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations. (this is paywalled)
Leading AIs from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google opted to use nuclear weapons in simulated war games in 95 per cent of cases.
+ AI data centre growth could put UK net zero targets under fresh pressure.
...how 140 data centres are currently seeking grid connections with a combined peak demand of 50GW. That figure is striking because it is higher than Britain’s recent peak electricity demand of 45GW.
I know there's a very big queue of centres wanting to get built here as well. As if electricity isn't extravagantly expensive as is.
+ Oh hey, a somewhat cheerful one! 'Breweries using AI could put artists out of work'.
Following conversations with the Free Trade Inn, in Ouseburn, the two venues came together to announce on social media they would no longer be accepting AI art, including on bottles and pump clips, in order to try to protect local artists from losing out on work.
I really do need 2026 to be the year the bubble goes POP.
You can't at all see the pearlescent shimmer the cardstock is infused with, but it is beautiful. Also this is a Claudia deck to me (I am not responsible for the connections my blender brain makes when I have a hyper fixation).
Spent last night going through my decks and if I see the opportunity to do so locally, there's a bunch of oracles and one tarot that just didn't work for me and I'd love to rehome. Very grumpy the one alternative shop that opened in town barely lasted a few months. Flip side my wish list has grown massive, and with some very much not mass market wants. Especially the Motherwitch Oracle, and both Wisdom of the Divine Feminine/Wisdom of the Shadow + workbook, and the Reclaim Oracle seems to align strongly with the kind of work I'd like to do.
For tarot decks there's less than a handful of strong wants, but it's not like my current decks can't cover that need. I'm really just being greedy there. (gotta keep reminding myself of that: girl your needs are MET). But also, so many fandom decks are happening. The Dune one already ambushed me.
Anyways, linkspam of Ew Gross/Boo Hiss? Yes?
+ AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations. (this is paywalled)
Leading AIs from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google opted to use nuclear weapons in simulated war games in 95 per cent of cases.
+ AI data centre growth could put UK net zero targets under fresh pressure.
...how 140 data centres are currently seeking grid connections with a combined peak demand of 50GW. That figure is striking because it is higher than Britain’s recent peak electricity demand of 45GW.
I know there's a very big queue of centres wanting to get built here as well. As if electricity isn't extravagantly expensive as is.
+ Oh hey, a somewhat cheerful one! 'Breweries using AI could put artists out of work'.
Following conversations with the Free Trade Inn, in Ouseburn, the two venues came together to announce on social media they would no longer be accepting AI art, including on bottles and pump clips, in order to try to protect local artists from losing out on work.
I really do need 2026 to be the year the bubble goes POP.
Weekly Shounen Jump, week of February 22nd
Feb. 24th, 2026 09:22 amknave_of_swordsAkane-banashi #195: Yessss, I was kind of expecting some sort of filler before the event, but nope we're going straight to the event! I'm excited to see Akane's rakugo! I saw some analysis, I can't remember where, I think it was on tumblr, that Issho will be a character in both Akane's and Kaisei's shinigami story-- as the man who cheats the shinigami in Kaisei's, and as the shinigami offering the impossible temptation in Akane's. I really hope that that's how it's going to go! To Kaisei, the shinigami represents himself and his own bitterness at being cheated out of shin'uchi, while to Akane, the shinigami represents something else, and I'm excited to see how that will refelct in their rakugo! I do think that if this is Kaisei's approach, he is a bit weaker for it, since I think the shinigami should expect to be betrayed by a human like it was. It knows what it's doing, and that's why it offers the deal. Kaisei's emotions add an interesting perspective, but not a complete one, and I think that that will be how Akane wins against him here.
Alien Headbutt #3: Yeah I think my assessment last time was pretty accurate. Hype wrestling matches but it's really death battles versus aliens! I'm still into this one and will be following it. It's not the strongest start ever, but it has good potential to be a fun action manga while it lasts.
Hima-Ten! #79: To be honest, I'm not super thrilled with the way that Himari is being dishonest with Tenichi right now, but I do sympathize with her. I just think that their relationship is strongest when they're being real with each other, and Himari's subterfuge in order to get Tenichi to see her as a datable option is sympathetic but I'm not sure she's going about it all the best way. Which is fine, she's a high schooler! I'm just kind of interested to see what the result of this all will be. I can't tell if the manga is heading towards a final climax, or if there's going to be an arc where Tenichi dates Honoka before getting together with Himari. I still want the secret throuple option, of course, though.
Kagurabachi #112.1: Okay this was hilarious and fun and super incest shippy, I love it. It makes me think that the mangaka definitely knows what they're doing, lol, and likes slash shipping.
Kinato's Magic #4: Okay, maybe I spoke too soon last time, because Kinato uses his magic to power up the other girl instead of beating up slimes on his own! I guess I'm back to reading this one again, for now. Yay healer boy protagonists!
Alien Headbutt #3: Yeah I think my assessment last time was pretty accurate. Hype wrestling matches but it's really death battles versus aliens! I'm still into this one and will be following it. It's not the strongest start ever, but it has good potential to be a fun action manga while it lasts.
Hima-Ten! #79: To be honest, I'm not super thrilled with the way that Himari is being dishonest with Tenichi right now, but I do sympathize with her. I just think that their relationship is strongest when they're being real with each other, and Himari's subterfuge in order to get Tenichi to see her as a datable option is sympathetic but I'm not sure she's going about it all the best way. Which is fine, she's a high schooler! I'm just kind of interested to see what the result of this all will be. I can't tell if the manga is heading towards a final climax, or if there's going to be an arc where Tenichi dates Honoka before getting together with Himari. I still want the secret throuple option, of course, though.
Kagurabachi #112.1: Okay this was hilarious and fun and super incest shippy, I love it. It makes me think that the mangaka definitely knows what they're doing, lol, and likes slash shipping.
Kinato's Magic #4: Okay, maybe I spoke too soon last time, because Kinato uses his magic to power up the other girl instead of beating up slimes on his own! I guess I'm back to reading this one again, for now. Yay healer boy protagonists!
Saw your face, heard your name.
Feb. 25th, 2026 12:10 amrogueslayer452++ I only vaguely follow the Olympics, as in only the sport events I'm interested in. For the winter Olympics it's figure skating. Because of this, I kinda got myself caught up with the sensation of Alysa Liu and her truly inspiring story and the outcome of her winning gold simply by just being herself, returning back to the sport after two years of retirement and doing so on her own terms, and having passion for what she loves and having fun. For all the technical and professional elements of the sports competition, the pure joy and confidence in what she was doing is what most of all take away when watching programs like that. Her performances, her general attitude about life, as well as her kindness, support and excitement towards her fellow competitors, it was quite infectious and it's great to see something this positive and uplifting come out of the Olympics.
++ An official music video was released by the cast of A/B/O Desire for "Master of Desire", the drama's theme song. I literally was all chin!hands watching it! (✿◠‿◠) The video itself is visually stunning, and just seeing them all together for this and with them paired off with their respective couples just made me so happy, specifically that of Gao Tu/Shen Wenlang. Anything with them, please, I need more little itty bitty crumbs of those two!
++ Girls Like Girls is an upcoming film by Hayley Kiyoko, adapted from a book she had wrote that is titled and based off of her iconic 2015 song/music video of the same name. I wasn't aware that she had written a novel nor that this film was in the works at all, but that makes this discovery so much more amazing for me. I do remember back when the video music was released that people were saying that it could be its own story in itself, so, whether or not this was taken into account at the time, I like that Hayley wanted to take a step further with her own creation.
++ An official music video was released by the cast of A/B/O Desire for "Master of Desire", the drama's theme song. I literally was all chin!hands watching it! (✿◠‿◠) The video itself is visually stunning, and just seeing them all together for this and with them paired off with their respective couples just made me so happy, specifically that of Gao Tu/Shen Wenlang. Anything with them, please, I need more little itty bitty crumbs of those two!
++ Girls Like Girls is an upcoming film by Hayley Kiyoko, adapted from a book she had wrote that is titled and based off of her iconic 2015 song/music video of the same name. I wasn't aware that she had written a novel nor that this film was in the works at all, but that makes this discovery so much more amazing for me. I do remember back when the video music was released that people were saying that it could be its own story in itself, so, whether or not this was taken into account at the time, I like that Hayley wanted to take a step further with her own creation.
Comic review/thoughts: The Deaths of Vic Sage
Feb. 24th, 2026 02:50 pmlupine_dreamingI'm recently getting back into reading comics, and a few days ago I read The Deaths of Vic Sage.
Unfortunately, this was pretty underwhelming. To start off with, I can’t say I felt very invested in any of the characters.
Vic feels kind of … Rorschach-ish at times, for lack of a better word. Now, I know his original characterization by Ditko provided some inspiration for Rorschach. Maybe the portrayal of Vic in this comic has more in common with his original personality; I can’t say, as I’ve never read those original stories. But he still does come across as a less interesting version of Rorschach at times, what with his black and white morality, conspiracy tendencies, and even his habit of sometimes saying, “Hrm.”
But I don’t feel like I’m given much of a reason as to why he developed these philosophies in any of his lives, beyond the city being corrupt.
Yeah, so, about the past lives plot line — I’m not compelled by it here, and I don’t feel like the writing gets across why there’s something significant about him having different names during each lifetime. The story keeps telling me that it’s significant, but not why.
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Unfortunately, this was pretty underwhelming. To start off with, I can’t say I felt very invested in any of the characters.
Vic feels kind of … Rorschach-ish at times, for lack of a better word. Now, I know his original characterization by Ditko provided some inspiration for Rorschach. Maybe the portrayal of Vic in this comic has more in common with his original personality; I can’t say, as I’ve never read those original stories. But he still does come across as a less interesting version of Rorschach at times, what with his black and white morality, conspiracy tendencies, and even his habit of sometimes saying, “Hrm.”
But I don’t feel like I’m given much of a reason as to why he developed these philosophies in any of his lives, beyond the city being corrupt.
Yeah, so, about the past lives plot line — I’m not compelled by it here, and I don’t feel like the writing gets across why there’s something significant about him having different names during each lifetime. The story keeps telling me that it’s significant, but not why.
( Read more... )
We tried fun security, but nobody felt safe.
Feb. 24th, 2026 10:07 pmgoodbyebird+ There's a fun YouTube telethon/donation drive beginning in 4 and a half hours I'm strongly considering staying up for.
It's at 2.30 for me, but my sleep schedule is kind of fucked atm anyways. If I watch this and then just get up early, there's a chance I can flip it.
+ Curious Travels Tarot arrived today, and I don't think I've ever handled a deck that felt this good. I'm astounded this is mass market, it's so buttery smooth but textured at the same time; a joy to hold. I just keep fondling the cards lol.
+ In other things that bring joy: I started watching Starfleet Academy and it is full of precious characters whose faces I'd like to smoosh and keep safe forever. A bit heavy on the For Teens stuff, and sadly one character has been heavily relegated to The Girl category which I am extremely bored by, but otherwise excellent faces and much invading of personal space yay.
+ Posted some icons, yes I did!
01-04 the x-files
05-12 starfleet academy
13-16 st voyager + discovery
17-20 sw prequel movies + mandalorian
21-26 fallout
27-31 comics
32-36 misc tv
37-40 movies (eileen, inside out, batman returns)
H E R E
Why watch the State of the Union, when you could watch your favorite unhinged Bluesky posters share their weird hobbies, niche obsessions, and scorching hot takes?
(streamed here and I'm assuming directly on yt but couldn't find the link)
It's at 2.30 for me, but my sleep schedule is kind of fucked atm anyways. If I watch this and then just get up early, there's a chance I can flip it.
+ Curious Travels Tarot arrived today, and I don't think I've ever handled a deck that felt this good. I'm astounded this is mass market, it's so buttery smooth but textured at the same time; a joy to hold. I just keep fondling the cards lol.
+ In other things that bring joy: I started watching Starfleet Academy and it is full of precious characters whose faces I'd like to smoosh and keep safe forever. A bit heavy on the For Teens stuff, and sadly one character has been heavily relegated to The Girl category which I am extremely bored by, but otherwise excellent faces and much invading of personal space yay.
+ Posted some icons, yes I did!
01-04 the x-files
05-12 starfleet academy
13-16 st voyager + discovery
17-20 sw prequel movies + mandalorian
21-26 fallout
27-31 comics
32-36 misc tv
37-40 movies (eileen, inside out, batman returns)
H E R E
Access to my most self-indulgent writing
Feb. 24th, 2026 01:12 pmlupine_dreamingOkay, so I decided that instead of making a separate blog for my most self-indulgent writing, I'm gonna post it here, but it'll be friends-locked. Comment on this post if you would like access to this type of writing!
This kind of writing will mostly consist of OC x canon stuff, self insert x canon stuff, and meta posts that are me being just completely sincere and unironic about how much I love a particular character and how much they mean to me. If that sort of thing isn't your cup of tea, you probably won't enjoy those sorts of posts. Otherwise, drop a comment below and lemme know if you want access!
If I don't add you, it's nothing personal. I'm just kind of an anxious and paranoid person sometimes. However, if we've interacted some, it's more than likely I'll give you access to this type of writing.
Art by smallestflowertree on Tumblr.
Crime Syndicate (2021) #4 of 6
Feb. 24th, 2026 08:06 pmshakalooloo posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
scans_daily
Well, with Starro defeated, who else could possibly oppose the Crime Syndicate of Amerika?
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Feb. 24th, 2026 11:06 amgreghousesgfI just got an e mail from my bank saying my new credit card will be showing up in the mail in a week. They originally told me four days. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do till then. I also have a bunch of wet laundry sitting around in my bathroom.
#47, Desire, Carmilla (novella), Carmilla/Laura
Feb. 24th, 2026 07:32 pmqueenslayerbee posting in 100femslashTitle: hating me through death and after
Fandom: Carmilla (Sheridan Le Fanu's novella).
Ship: Carmilla/Laura.
Prompt: 47 | Desire
Warnings: sexual fantasies.
Rating: M
Length: 900
Synopsis: Much as she might try fighting it, Carmilla's absence in the aftermath of her death impregnates Laura's life.
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Fandom: Carmilla (Sheridan Le Fanu's novella).
Ship: Carmilla/Laura.
Prompt: 47 | Desire
Warnings: sexual fantasies.
Rating: M
Length: 900
Synopsis: Much as she might try fighting it, Carmilla's absence in the aftermath of her death impregnates Laura's life.
ao3 | dreamwidth
Mod Post: Off-Topic Tuesday
Feb. 24th, 2026 11:08 amicon_uk posting in scans_dailyIn the comments to these weekly posts (and only these posts), it's your chance to go as off topic as you like.
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Hope those hit by the winter storm in North America have been taking care of themselves.
SCOTUS struck down Trump's Trademark Tariff plan, which he responded to by re-imposing them using an even more obscure law, providing a loophole.
In the UK, the Andrew formerly known as Prince was arrested (on his birthday no less) for Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office, following his links to Epstein. A government grandee, and Lord, Peter Mandelson was likewise charged. Given that Norway has also arrested a prince of their country, people are starting to ask when the wheels of justice will grind Stateside.
In a truly deranged ramble, even by his standards, Trump also said he was sending two US Navy Hospital ships to Greenland to deal with the residents who were "not being taken care of by Norway". Both Greenland and Norway have declined, pointing out that they both already have free nationalised healthcare, which is more than America has. Greenland also just provided medical assistance to a US submarine, where a sailor had been taken ill, so... that was awkward.
The Winter Olympics drew to a close, and next up we have the Winter Paralympics.
Starfleet Academy gave us our first canon gay (and occasional skirt wearing) Klingon: Jay-Den Kargg who is in a cute relationship with the cheerily upbeat (and much shorter) Kyle. This caused the usual pearl clutching from people who probably keep spare pearls to clutch on hand in case of emergencies, but we can ignore them.
Talk about non-comics stuff, thread derail, and just generally chat among yourselves.
The intent of these posts is to chat and have some fun and, sure, vent a little as required. Reasoned debate is fine, as always, but if you have to ask if something is going over the line, think carefully before posting please.
Normal board rules about conduct and behaviour still apply, of course.
It's been suggested that, if discussing spoilers for recent media events, it might be advisable to consider using the rot13 method to prevent other members seeing spoilers in passing.
The world situation is the world situation. If you're following the news, you know it as much as I do, if you're not, then there are better sources than scans_daily. But please, no doomscrolling, for your own sake.
Hope those hit by the winter storm in North America have been taking care of themselves.
SCOTUS struck down Trump's Trademark Tariff plan, which he responded to by re-imposing them using an even more obscure law, providing a loophole.
In the UK, the Andrew formerly known as Prince was arrested (on his birthday no less) for Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office, following his links to Epstein. A government grandee, and Lord, Peter Mandelson was likewise charged. Given that Norway has also arrested a prince of their country, people are starting to ask when the wheels of justice will grind Stateside.
In a truly deranged ramble, even by his standards, Trump also said he was sending two US Navy Hospital ships to Greenland to deal with the residents who were "not being taken care of by Norway". Both Greenland and Norway have declined, pointing out that they both already have free nationalised healthcare, which is more than America has. Greenland also just provided medical assistance to a US submarine, where a sailor had been taken ill, so... that was awkward.
The Winter Olympics drew to a close, and next up we have the Winter Paralympics.
Starfleet Academy gave us our first canon gay (and occasional skirt wearing) Klingon: Jay-Den Kargg who is in a cute relationship with the cheerily upbeat (and much shorter) Kyle. This caused the usual pearl clutching from people who probably keep spare pearls to clutch on hand in case of emergencies, but we can ignore them.
Fandom Trumps Hate 2026
Feb. 24th, 2026 11:31 amgoodbyebird posting in intw_amcFandom Trumps Hate has started posting their offer posts, you can peruse the IWTV tag here. There's already a variety of fanworks to bid on, but hopefully more to come 🤞
Auctions run from 8:00AM EST, 3 March 2026, to 8:00PM EST, 7 March 2026.
Auctions run from 8:00AM EST, 3 March 2026, to 8:00PM EST, 7 March 2026.
Fanfiction: Finding the Way (The Goes Wrong Show)
Feb. 24th, 2026 10:17 amrionaleonhartAccording to a short in-character promotional video from a while ago, Robert and Chris once got stranded in the Amazon rainforest for several days, and I do love it when characters are stranded together!
Title: Finding the Way
Fandom: The Goes Wrong Show
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: slight Robert/Chris
Wordcount: 3,000
Summary: Chris and Robert are stranded in the Amazon rainforest together. It's not a great experience.
( Finding the Way )
Title: Finding the Way
Fandom: The Goes Wrong Show
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: slight Robert/Chris
Wordcount: 3,000
Summary: Chris and Robert are stranded in the Amazon rainforest together. It's not a great experience.
( Finding the Way )
Hello, hello
Feb. 23rd, 2026 06:16 pmbrandyn posting in addme_fandomWhat's up party people?
If you've made it this far you've probably gathered that my name is Brandyn, and yeah I'm testing the waters here. I'm used to social media but never did anything live journal related and definitely don't entirely fit in with capital F Fandom spaces (Though all respect to the queer men, gals, and non-binary pals that spend their time in the trenches and help elevate certain fandoms, I like Star Trek and Gundam, I respect my history).
Mostly want to use this space to post a bit...vulnerably? Not necessarily in terms of my personal life or a place to vent necessarily (Though that's not off the table), but a space removed from the more performative persona I've put on for some other sites (Namely LeagueOfComicGeeks, cause big comic fan. Can find me under fatboyftw there). Not that I'm bitching, I love being known as a snarky but insightful asshole but it can take work to maintain. Alongside the inherent cynicism that having a space only dedicated to one niche hobby inherently brings since once you reach a certain threshold of something and learn how the sausage gets made you tend to get more bitter and critical. I love shouting into the ether about stuff but traditional social media has a way of getting me a bit heated sometimes, lmao.
So I'm going to use this space to be chill and just mainly talk about things I enjoy, comics and otherwise. A place I can go when I wanna post something that on another site I might have to defend or explain a bit more than I have the mental energy to do. As for what I would be posting about well, as we've established comics. Comics of all kinds, love the entire medium, not just superhero stuff. But also the occasional manga/anime, Kaiju Films, video games, and chats about fiction writing since it's not something I do nearly enough but something I love to do.
If any of that seems interesting then feel free to follow...subscribe...whatever it's called here.
(Yes if you check my profile this is just my first post copy and pasted, I realized I didn't have another introduction in me, I'm sowwy)
If you've made it this far you've probably gathered that my name is Brandyn, and yeah I'm testing the waters here. I'm used to social media but never did anything live journal related and definitely don't entirely fit in with capital F Fandom spaces (Though all respect to the queer men, gals, and non-binary pals that spend their time in the trenches and help elevate certain fandoms, I like Star Trek and Gundam, I respect my history).
Mostly want to use this space to post a bit...vulnerably? Not necessarily in terms of my personal life or a place to vent necessarily (Though that's not off the table), but a space removed from the more performative persona I've put on for some other sites (Namely LeagueOfComicGeeks, cause big comic fan. Can find me under fatboyftw there). Not that I'm bitching, I love being known as a snarky but insightful asshole but it can take work to maintain. Alongside the inherent cynicism that having a space only dedicated to one niche hobby inherently brings since once you reach a certain threshold of something and learn how the sausage gets made you tend to get more bitter and critical. I love shouting into the ether about stuff but traditional social media has a way of getting me a bit heated sometimes, lmao.
So I'm going to use this space to be chill and just mainly talk about things I enjoy, comics and otherwise. A place I can go when I wanna post something that on another site I might have to defend or explain a bit more than I have the mental energy to do. As for what I would be posting about well, as we've established comics. Comics of all kinds, love the entire medium, not just superhero stuff. But also the occasional manga/anime, Kaiju Films, video games, and chats about fiction writing since it's not something I do nearly enough but something I love to do.
If any of that seems interesting then feel free to follow...subscribe...whatever it's called here.
(Yes if you check my profile this is just my first post copy and pasted, I realized I didn't have another introduction in me, I'm sowwy)