Does #voting matter?

You tell me:

" #Talarico leads both #Cornyn, #Paxton in new poll of #Texas’ #US #Senate race

#Democrat state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his prospective #Republican opponents in a new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race — though the result is within the margin of error in either scenario, suggesting a close contest in November"

"but i want perfect"

"both sides the same"

"the vote is hacked"

"waah waah"

shut the fuck up

#VOTE!

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/28/texas-us-senate-poll-talarico-cornyn-paxton-2026-midterms/

Kobo making hay while the sun shines:

#writingCommunity #draft2digital #kobo #indieauthors #books #bookstodon

Reminder that you can criticize bad people by just pointing out that they did something shitty and leave it at that

You extremely don't need to go on to make fun of their physical appearance, sexuality, gender identity, or imply that they are mentally ill or disabled

And in fact if you do it weakens the point you're trying to make and also alienates people who might otherwise be your ally

What's the greatest video game you've ever played in terms of giving you the feels?*

*feels can be any strong emotion, but I'm talking about the story, scenario or characters, so preferably not "rage-quitting" unless that's the the only time in gaming you've ever felt something 😄

#gaming #videogames #indiegaming

#Texas #Primaries too close to call

Heads up:

With certainty over the coming months you will hear from "leftist" accounts

With all the easy signifiers, flags and symbols

Speaking with great high holy outrage

About some vile betrayal the winner, #Talarico or #Crockett, made against the left

It's a #toxicIdealism #psyop

They are right wingers cosplaying right here on #Mastodon

Do not fall for it

Show up in the general #election in November

#VOTE!

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/texas-senate-results

#Cornyn #Paxton

Gonna take a quick second to thank all the people out there who are responsible for growing and distributing my food and clothes, especially those outside countries with half-functioning labor laws.

I know you mostly don't get paid well and in many cases aren't treated well. I also doubt you'll ever see this in any form. But thank you anyway.

#food #clothing

#ScribesAndMakers 24. What's something you learned about one of our community member's creativity from the hashtag games?
(Continued I think my numbering is of)

Okay, this will be my last, and once again, sorry if I miss you.

@sfwrtr is a feminist sci fi author who is interested in gender roles and expectations

@degroof and @NaraMoore are upcoming featured creators, so I've been looking at their profiles recently and it wouldn't exactly be from memory

@alkaid enjoys video games and body horror

@kagan writes urban fantasy set in San Francisco

And I know I've missed some wonderful people from this community, but my brain isn't prepared to do more at the moment and I need to eat my breakfast and finish going to work, but I appreciate everyone who has chosen to be a part of this community