Starter Packs
Created by mez (1)
cool and or rad shit and or people
a modest but varied snifter of the fine people and or things you can find on bluesky. It really is a lot better over here, I promise.
@theycallhimbfg.bsky.social
I'm not Steve Harvey. I’m not Suge Knight. I'm not Uncle Phil. I'm not Common. I'm not Nate Dogg. I was B_Effin_G at The Bad Place. I am 757-born and raised. A photographer. An HIU alum. A Jeopardy watcher. A bourbon drinker. Also not a fan of Jerry Jones.
@its-tom-williams.bsky.social
Technology journalist at @information-age.bsky.social 💻 Formerly at ABC News (Australia). Got a tip? tomwilliams.contact@protonmail.com
@liedra.net
Professor of Ethics and Games Technology, University of Staffordshire UK - she/her Vice chair ACM Committee on Professional Ethics, Co-EIC ACM Games Content co-lead #EMFCamp Ethics of games & emerging tech; AI & crypto critic https://liedra.net
@noahshachtman.bsky.social
contributing writer at Rolling Stone // contributing editor at Wired // making trouble at ■■■■■■■■ // https://signal.me/#eu/3aA6cspNTXUEOtEYwaK6KOFIw8nf-7G1jQBd3MRqrDeUvZxfzp5Py61cKq4GbcNg
@datasociety.bsky.social
Data & Society is a nonprofit research institute that studies the social implications of data-centric technologies, automation, and AI.
@pot8um.bsky.social
🥔 appalachian autistic artist advocate activist 🌈 she/they • beacons.page/pot8um
@davemilbo.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, guy that says stuff (about stuff). Editor of The Shot. Anti-genocide. Special envoy for social discontent.
@crystaljane.bsky.social
Founder & Chief of Everything at Zee Feed zeefeed.com.au Readers' Editor at Crikey crikey.com.au I write Australia's best* and biggest** weekly newsletter about news & feminist politics: zeefeed.beehiiv.com *According to my parents **Can't disprove it
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social
Professor. Sociologist. NYTimes Opinion Columnist. Books: THICK, LowerEd. Forthcoming: 1)Black Mothering & Daughtering and 2)Mama Bears. Beliefs: C.R.E.A.M. + the internet ruined everything good + bring back shame. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”
@transjusticeau.bsky.social
We're building a movement fighting for justice and equality for trans and gender-diverse people. Authorised by Jackie Turner, Trans Justice Project, Marrickville.
@josephpolitano.bsky.social
Writing a data-driven newsletter about economics @ apricitas.io Nuance? In this Economy Perpetually awaiting that “trade deal” with Japan |
@bernardzuel.bsky.social
Writer & critic (SMH, Guardian, Rhythms & everything found at bernardzuel.net) teacher (Sydney University), podcaster, host/facilitator (anywhere you want me), media trainer (you talk, I help). Opinions definitely are those of my employer - moi.
@poorlycatdraw.bsky.social
poorly drawing cats since 2016 https://poorlycatdraw.carrd.co/
@mariaressa.bsky.social
@makenakelly.bsky.social
reporter @ WIRED covering the politics and power influencing the internet DMs open, Signal: makenakelly.32 FAQ, Instagram, TikTok, & everything else at linktr.ee/makenakelly
@cstark.bsky.social
🧪⚒️⚛️🧮 Geoscientist studying physics of geomorphology/professor/civ eng faculty. Left pieces of my ❤️ in NYC, SF, Rennes, Cambridge. 🇬🇧 🇹🇼 🇯🇵 🌈 日本語/中文/Français ok
@theserfstv.bsky.social
Métis (he/him) weareserfs.com Lefty news politics and comedy. LGBTQ+ activism and civil rights are my jam. If you enjoy my sillies check out YouTube.com/@theserftimes
@ingridm.bsky.social
living on unceded lands of the sovereign Darug Peoples| BEc| LLB| PhD| ACAB| she/her| Abolition Feminist| Banner pic: tops of 4 concrete panels bolted together against a deep blue sky. Apartheid wall, Palestine.
@jsweetli.bsky.social
suspended/censored by Elon Musk bc journalism Words in Rolling Stone, The Intercept, The Guardian, POLITICO, The Nation +
@ausbasicincome.bsky.social
The Australian Basic Income (ABI) Lab is a collaboration between the Australian National University (ANU), Macquarie University and the University of Sydney. Check us out at https://www.ausbasicincome.org/
@sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social
Host @JohnMoe.bsky.social speaks with remarkable guests about unremarkable topics. These are conversations to help you fall asleep, or just relax. https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/sleeping-with-celebrities/
@johnmoe.bsky.social
Host/creator: Depresh Mode, Sleeping with Celebrities, The Hilarious World of Depression. Host/co-creator/head writer: Wits. Author: The Hilarious World of Depression. Lead singer: Math Emergency. Dogs owned: 2.
@erikas.online
👩🏻💻 Linguist, anthropologist, writrix 💖 Marriage + matchmaking expert 📍Chicago by way of Astana by way of Kyoto by way of Detroit 💬 English/日本語/Русский/יידיש 🆗 🏳️🌈 they/she • あの奴 • она • זי ✡️ 🤝 🇵🇸 Writing and more @ erikas.online
@maryannefranks.bsky.social
Law Professor at George Washington Law. President of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. Author of Fearless Speech (2024) and The Cult of the Constitution (2019). First Amendment, civil rights, technology, criminal law, family law, firearms law.
@ronanfarrow.bsky.social
Pulitzer-winning investigative journo at New Yorker. Documentaries at HBO. Ex-diplomat. Bad lawyer. Disused phd. Tips: ronan_farrow@newyorker.com.
@clembastow.bsky.social
Featuring an 8-page colour photo insert of thrilling images from the hit movie! 😈 Noted Autist and Barbie doll rehabilitator. Critical Autism studies/action studies researcher and screenwriter in Naarm/Melbourne. Opinions are my own, unfortunately.
@supernovaparenting.org
Disability Advocate, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Founder of Supernova Parenting Half the DSM-5, but AuDHD will do. Hello@supernovaparenting.org
@riotgrlerin.bsky.social
• goth daria • fear does not exist in this bio • muppet enthusiast • i post a lot of threads • https://linktr.ee/riotgrlerin •
@doctornic.bsky.social
Reformed tech journalist now making statewide radio in regional Victoria. Bourbon fan. Proud cat dad. Aldi Tim Minchin. He/him.
@peoplevsbigtech.bsky.social
Algorithm, we’re onto you. Let’s build a better digital world. 👾 Linktree linktr.ee/peoplevsbigtech 📩 Newsletter blog.peoplevsbig.tech
@thevivllainous.bsky.social
She/Her 🍉 Clownery is the best medicine Bluesky is where I post my nonsense✨
@kint.bsky.social
#HoldTheLine. Ask, think, translate tech/media strategy (subs, ads, video, monopolies, privacy, press freedom, trust) for @dcnorg.bsky.social to advance future of trusted news and entertainment. @jason_kint on X, 20yrs leading major sports sites
@risingtideaus.bsky.social
@cartoonshateher.bsky.social
Social dynamics and online culture from the hybrid mind of a terminally online-normie mom https://www.cartoonshateher.com
@effinbirds.com
Daily comic by Aaron Reynolds that keeps on winning awards despite being nothing more than birds and curse words. Books, calendars and merch at effinbirds.com
@jennycohn.bsky.social
After practicing law for 20+ years, I now write about elections, propaganda, and political extremism. You can find my most recent work at the Bucks County Beacon.
@hacks4pancakes.com
I am eminently qualified to speak from experience about a variety of dumpster fires. ICS DFIR at Dragos, martial artist, marksman, humanist, level 14 Neutral Good rogue, USAF retired. I post *very serious* things about infosec. Thoughts my own. Enby. 🏳️🌈
@transrights.northsky.social
We're creating a safer social media experience for people from marginalized groups, powered by ATProtocol, and operating as a nonprofit worker-owned cooperative. 🟢 = actively monitored | 🟡 = passively monitored
@autsciperson.bsky.social
Autistic consultant and writer with a Masters in Neuroscience. white, nonbinary. they/them Opinions are my own. #SayNoToABA www.AutisticSciencePerson.com
@disconetwork.bsky.social
Envisioning an anti-racist + anti-ableist digital future. Housed within @umichdigital.bsky.social. PI's: @lnakamura.bsky.social, Rayvon Fouché, @remiyergeau.bsky.social, and @steelecat717.bsky.social Visit: disconetwork.org
@nome.bsky.social
Please don't use unroller bots on my threads. ADHD, TTRPGs, Queer Shit, Nerd Shit, History, Animals. Will yell about Star Trek on demand. Queer, Disabled, He/Him 🐦@NomeDaBarbarian 💰 https://ko-fi.com/nomedabarbarian 📌 Denver
@jayrosen.bsky.social
I teach journalism at NYU, critique the press, try to suggest reforms. PressThink is the name of my subject and my site.
@secondnaturemb.bsky.social
Naturalist, writer, artist, and educator with a Ph.D. in Ecology. I make interpretive signs, illustrations, murals, and books. Sometimes, I chase polar bears and belugas. #scicomm #sciart http://www.discoversecondnature.ca