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Semipalmated Plovers

I spotted these cuties on the shore of Lake Champlain.

three small brown and white shorebirds with black collars stand on a muddy lakeshore

Semipalmated Plovers breed in Alaska and northern Canada, and winter on the sea coast in the lower US, the Caribbean, and South America. During migration they can be seen just about anywhere in North America.

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hey yall.

Name: Jay
Age: 40

I mostly post about:
life. thoughts. pets.

My hobbies are:
video games. trivia nights. petting cats.

My fandoms are:
Loki. guardians of the galaxy. norse goddess Hel. neil gaiman. i just sorta realized i dont have many fandoms right now

I'm looking to meet people who:
post. are interested in the day to day ladida of life.

My posting schedule tends to be:
right now its new again, and id like to keep it pretty regular

When I add people, my dealbreakers are:
not much is a deal breaker. im not here to judge you.

Before adding me, you should know:
i enjoy all kinds of conversations and learning. as tyrion lannister says "I drink and I know things"

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Shorelines

A nearby beach had lots of surfers out. I liked the look of this tree high above them.

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Current Mood: tired

Seeking New Friends

Name: Remy

Age: 41

I mostly post about: My personal life, mental health, game reviews, book reviews, movie reviews, and other stuff. I am also working on a furry fantasy novel that I hope to finish typing up one of these days--I already have it written out in seven or so notebooks.

My hobbies are: AI furry art, reading, writing, video games

My fandoms are: I was heavily into the furry fandom and AI furry art communities but had several falling outs with the former ages ago and the latter recently that led to me leaving social media, but I still enjoy doing them.

I'm looking to meet people who: Comfort me when I'm in need, make insightful commentary on my entries, appreciate my unique autistic perspective.

My posting schedule tends to be: At least once every few days.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: I am very somewhat ideologically sensitive as politics has broken tons of my past friendships.

Before adding me, you should know: I am autistic and very PTSD, damaged from 18 years of psychiatric medications. Read my sticky post to learn more.

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On topic: Techno-authorianism

First, what the term really means. Digital authoritarianism, also called IT-backed authoritarianism, is where governments use information technologies to control and reshape societies. Core tactics include mass surveillance (biometrics, facial recognition), Internet firewalls and censorship, algorithmic disinformation, and social credit systems. While traditionally associated with dictatorships like China and Russia, democratic regimes are increasingly deploying similar tools.

Case in point: China of course. Because the Chinese model stands out pretty much: a vast censorship network (the “Great Firewall”), combined with encrypted surveillance and data integration across sectors, enforces compliance and limits dissent. What we're seeing in China is intensified regional internet censorship, where provinces like Henan have blocked vastly more domains than the national average.

( And this is starting to be observed in democratic societies now )

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Whale Watching

I should immediately add that although we did see whales, I was not able to get any pics of them! Unfortunately the boat, which was not that large, was rocking too much to focus and the whales came and went too quickly even for the camera phone. Did catch the sea lions on the buoys but not even the ones briefly following us out of the docks as they were there and gone too quickly.

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animal: bat

Nature diary

Yesterday I stood on the balcony at half past nine, when it was a little less hot outside then inside my apartment. I listened for bird calls, but there were none. Even the swallows and the seagulls seemed to be asleep already. Instead, there were bats!
They weren't easy to see, but as I was looking at the sky, I noticed those little dark shapes fluttering by. They looked almost like leaves in the wind, but clearly had a mind of their own, flying back and forth in front of me.
I wonder what species they were. It's impossible to tell. They could have been pipistrelles, given how small they were, but there's no way to be sure. During the day, they probably live in holes in the old trees beyond the lawn, or perhaps in little cracks in the walls of the building.
I hope they caught a lot of mosquitoes.

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fiction,
offtopic

Friday curious. LoTR reimagined, the Soviet way

How does a culture reshape familiar stories to reflect its own values and worldview? Well, the Russian (or rather, Soviet) version of The Lord of the Rings, titled The Last Ringbearer, reimagines Mordor as a misunderstood industrial power. Tolkien’s tale becomes biased history told by the victors, challenging the moral simplicity of the original.

Mordor is portrayed as a center of science and progress, threatening the magical elites of the West. Rational innovation clashes with feudal stagnation, turning the story into a battle of ideas rather than good versus evil.
Gandalf and the Elves are recast as colonial aggressors, waging war to suppress Mordor’s rise. Their campaign is driven by fear of change, not moral righteousness.

This retelling reflects Russian skepticism of Western narratives and embraces moral ambiguity. It questions historical authority and asks who decides what’s “good” or “evil.”

The Last Ringbearer has a niche but passionate following. Some praise its depth; others critique its heavy-handedness. Still, it remains a bold cultural reinterpretation of a beloved classic.

More on Wiki.

Current Mood: nervous

Add me??

Name:Sami

Age:30's

I mostly post about:A little of everything I guess.

My hobbies are:Writing, Reading

My posting schedule tends to be: Pretty sporadic.

When I add people, my deal breaker is:If you're only reaching out when you need something, and never reciprocating support or interest in what's going on with me.

Before adding me, you should know: Nothing really. I like to think I'm a pretty laid back person. I'm a good listener and I'd be happy to meet some new people here.

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Spring Views

Some months ago now, spotted a baby bunny in a field. So cute!

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Current Mood: tired
Current Location: finally at home
Current Music: raver's fantasy - manian

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Community Update!

WAZZUP NEEKS!!!
ur weekly dose of y2k here...

SOME IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING THE GROUP!!

Rather than attempt 2 do daily posts, we will instead have weekly posts :3
(this is in part bc of my busy schedule and applications to uni/college + Liliana also having to go back to school.)
also the reason why I have been so inactive during the summer lol; thanks fer bearing w/ us :'P

This group has grown considerably! Just a reminder that all of u guys who are subscribed or members can write yer own stuff!
(Dreamwidth is kinda dead when it comes 2 interaction on smaller pages ... we wanna break that stigma tho!! If u ever want to write about anything 2000s, this is your place!! We're all here 2 listen :3 that's why we're here in the first place!!)

We haven't existed for quite as long of a time as some other groups, but I'm really happy that we have people who are interested in what we have 2 offer :) <3

I will be making a post on here l8r this week, so this doesnt count as ur weekly 2000s style and culture newsletter.

(psst! its probably gonna revolve around those silly "how to be scene" tutorials from back in the day.)

:D
as alwayz, HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!! AND STAY KEWL BBZ >:3 muehehe

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health,
science

The end of the 10K steps myth

A new international study published in The Lancet shows that walking around 7,000 steps a day is sufficient to significantly improve health and lower the risk of serious conditions:

All-cause mortality: –47%
Cardiovascular disease: –25%
Dementia: –38%
Depression: –22%
Cancer: –6%
Type 2 diabetes: –14%
Falls: –28%

LINK1 / LINK2

Turns out, even walking as few as 4K steps daily offers noticeable benefits compared to very low activity levels (~2K).

Granted, additional health gains continue beyond 7K steps, but the return diminishes, making 7K a practical and achievable target.

Funnily, the widely held belief in the 10K step goal originated from a 1960s Japanese marketing campaign rather than scientific evidence. Hardly surprising that it has taken hold in public perception.

So... rejoice! For smart folks now suggest that 5-7K steps may be a more realistic benchmark for most people. And just as effective.

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israel,
palestine

(no subject)

I don't know what's happening in Gaza.

I'm on the other side of the world with nothing but tv and internet sources to rely on. I've seen plenty of horrific pictures and videos, read a few strongly worded articles describing horrific things, but nothing seems certain.

If you can't know, the next best thing is knowing the possibilities. It shouldn't be too hard to narrow them down. It wasn't. I did it already. There are 3. Put that sexy guessing hat on, here we go...

A) Israel is doing nothing wrong. No genocide, no starvation, no sniping kids, no bombing churches or mosques or hospitals or journalists, no international treaty/convention lines have been crossed whatsoever.

B) Israel is doing the aforementioned horrible things and is getting away with it because (insert any variation of 'jews control the world')

C) Israel is doing the aforementioned horrible things and is getting away with it because (insert explanation that absolutely does not in any way imply any variation of 'jews control the world')

A seems pretty basic, but if that is your choice and you want to elaborate please do.

If B, you can just rank where you are on a 'jews control the world' scale from 1 (acknowledgement they have a disproportional amount of leverage/influence) to 10 (they have weather/earthquake machines)

If C - this seems to be the least explained position so unfortunately you have more explaining to do. Good thing explaining is fun.

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rocks,
water: sea

Semipalmated Plovers

hey yall.

Shorelines

Seeking New Friends

On topic: Techno-authorianism

Whale Watching

Nature diary

Friday curious. LoTR reimagined, the Soviet way

Add me??

Spring Views

Community Update!

The end of the 10K steps myth

(no subject)

The Devil's Punchbowl

West wind

Friday WTF. This is how a hype is created: