Stuff.

You WILL be racist. You WILL do racist things. You have ALREADY done both. Learn and move on. There's no ideological purity you can hold on to, i promise. Proving you can take the criticism without making it a big deal and practice what you preach is better than any clean slate.

we're looking to create an AI policy, and when we were talking about this, my boss (older millennial) was genuinely shocked to hear that younger people do not (seem) to view AI positively (a la the recent commencement speakers being booed)

please rb for larger sample size!

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Caddo Belcher Engraved Bottle

This vessel is a Caddo culture Long-necked Belcher engraved bottle. It is thin-walled with a globular body separated by an angular flat bottom. The long neck is flared outward at the top. This piece is rich Brown with a burnished surface. Decorated with wide engraved swirls with applied red ocher.

The bottle measures just over 7 inches tall, making it a substantial example of Caddo craftsmanship. The vessel originates from Lafayette County, Arkansas, dating back to approximately 1500 – 1700 A.D., during the later period of the Caddo civilization known for their advanced pottery techniques. The Caddo people were skilled artisans, and this bottle showcases their ability to create complex forms and intricate designs, reflecting the high level of technical and artistic development achieved by the culture during this time.

The long neck, flaring outward at the top, is a distinctive feature of this type of vessel, often associated with ceremonial or ritual use. The engraved swirls, emphasized by the red ocher, add a dynamic and visually striking element to the bottle, demonstrating the Caddo’s expertise in combining form and decoration to produce objects of beauty and cultural significance.

The bottle’s condition is noteworthy. The neck was restored, a common practice in preserving ancient pottery. The restorer carefully executed the restoration, ensuring the vessel remained in excellent condition overall. The integrity of the body and the clarity of the engraved designs remain intact, allowing for an appreciation of the bottle’s original aesthetic and functional qualities.

This Belcher engraved bottle represents an essential artifact from the Caddo culture, providing insight into the ceremonial practices and artistic achievements of one of the most sophisticated Native American cultures in the southeastern United States. Its historical and cultural significance and well-preserved state make it a valuable addition to any collection of Native American artifacts or pre-Columbian art.

but that LITERALLY just looks like a niqabi or someone in a jilbab. Like Look at this pic of me (from a self photoshoot, now w/o the dramatic lighting and dark background)

or this pic of me

or this pic of me

but I'm hearing there's a NSFW-friendly ko-fi alternative built on atproto that's actively in the works, and being vetted by lawyers right now. as torrent-princess (OP) says, you should be able to swap out payment processors while keeping your account intact. this matters since even if stripe removes support, you'll still have a shop and all of your links intact. (ATproto is an infrastructure that bsky is built on, but is far bigger than bsky with far more opportunities.)

additionally, the Free Speech Coalition is working on a credit union specifically for adult work (including kink art) - here's the link so you can add your interest & support. Since this will be built by sex workers, there'll be far less risk of being debanked for spurious and puritanical reasons.

on a domain TLD level, there's an initiative here for a .furry domain built from the ground up by seasoned furries; it's unclear whether they'll support NSFW, but it's yet another promising turn of events for a group that's been similarly affected by censorship.