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The post Xitter web has spawned so many “esoteric” right wing freaks, but there’s no appropriate sneer-space for them. I’m talking redscare-ish, reality challenged “culture critics” who write about everything but understand nothing. I’m talking about reply-guys who make the same 6 tweets about the same 3 subjects. They’re inescapable at this point, yet I don’t see them mocked (as much as they should be)

Like, there was one dude a while back who insisted that women couldn’t be surgeons because they didn’t believe in the moon or in stars? I think each and every one of these guys is uniquely fucked up and if I can’t escape them, I would love to sneer at them.

(Credit and/or blame to David Gerard. Also celebrating my birthday on Friday)

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[–] mirrorwitch@awful.systems 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Annie Altman, Sam Altman's sister who has accused him of abuse has recently posted:

If any harm ever comes to me “mysteriously” - you know who it was.

I love my life.

https://xcancel.com/anniealtman108/status/2089964553207775529

She also added " I am not suicidal, nor on any kind of drug I could overdose on".

[–] Amoeba_Girl@awful.systems 8 points 1 day ago

As usual this sort of message actually makes me worried about what she might do to herself. :(

[–] lurker@awful.systems 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I've never heard of abuse allegations against Altman, so I looked them up and holy shit wow.