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AF the Virologist

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Virologist, PhD, collector of hobbies & plants, 🏳️‍🌈, 🐈‍⬛, currently in career & prof dev for scientists, AuDHD & hypermobile, she/her

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It definitely needed to be said. That’s who i see that keeps making that take. Maybe they aren’t doing their social media right. 🤷

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This, exactly.

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It makes me angry that people still have such limited and unimaginative and also factually wrong ideas about how what happens on social media "isn't real life".

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That’s great! Yeah there are so many examples out there.

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Also, this take is usually put forth by a mediocre cis het white man who believes his merits were what brought him his success and not the money & connections he already had.

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And all the amazing art I see! I love that so much. I see so much art through posts, that also brings me joy & heartbreak & emotions that I wouldn’t experience without those posts.

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And all the amazing art I see! I love that so much. I see so much art through posts, that also brings me joy & heartbreak & emotions that I wouldn’t experience without those posts.

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Hell, even on the not serious side of it - shitposting & memes bring people joy. In the state of the world, every little ounce of joy counts.

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“You don’t accomplish anything by posting” is such a ridiculous & boring take. I have learned so much from so many people on social media just from them posting. I have shared that information with others. We have changed our behaviors based on information to impact communities & ourselves.

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Suggestion for folks asking for mutual aid support (based on years of experience): There's no need to say you're embarrassed or ashamed or hate to have to ask. That's exactly how capitalism wants you to feel. And it wants you to reinforce the idea that asking for help is shameful.

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Eh it’s Friday. And you got stuff done, so it’s a win.

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DRINK WATER FROM THE SKULLS OF YOUR ENEMIES! IF YOU HAVE CRUSHED THEIR SKULLS, USE A GLASS.

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Ope i think I waited too long to accept maybe?

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This was 1 of like 20 photos I took. The rest were all blurry because he lets me get a focus and moves at the last minute. 😒😂

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every covid infection you get increases your chances of long term health problems my long covid life sucks so much compared to my 2019 disabled life masking up during waves is worth it, I promise

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Oh yeah, n95 or kn95 or better is what i mean when i say mask. Hopefully people have upgraded.

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Things don’t have to be deliberately ableist to still be ableist.

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Happy Halloween decorations release season to all who celebrate!

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Psst. If you did anything for Pride (or whatever) last weekend that included being around a crowd, please test for COVID!

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Lol. That’s how my spouse is. He had no idea and I was certain of my suspect.

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The new COVID variant seems to be evading immunity from vaccines and past infections. COVID cases are up 250% in NYC. Remember the more you get covid your risk for long covid increases significantly.

gothamist.com/news/nyc-cov...

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Ope you reminded me I need to mute this bc I’m waiting for more episodes. However. The first season i had suspicions about the correct mole by episode 2. I really liked it & i don’t like many reality shows.

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It disappears so quickly in my house lol. The teenager annihilates it.

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Link is coconut-pilled. 🥥 🌴 's avatar Link is coconut-pilled. 🥥 🌴 @knilirabaj.bsky.social
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Disability Pride Month Fund Friday. Drop your funds + links if you need a boost: - Mutual Aid - Abortion - Transition - Medical Bills - Moving - Access Needs - Whatever you need Please make sure you add alt text and make your skeets as accessible as possible. Beware of bots and scammers.

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He’s not a super cuddly cat normally so it makes it extra difficult to move him when he does do that.

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Me: Okay i need to get up Kimchi: *snuggles closer even though he’s already smashed as close as he can get*

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It sucks how much air and environmental pollution they cause and it mostly gets a shrug at best.

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Oh yeah makes sense. I am much more of a night owl than early bird so summertime tends to have midnight bakes.

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Yeah i was thinking this maybe. Prep everything to go and throw it in late night and we can have it tomorrow.

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Do i want to make homemade lasagna today? 🤔

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zenzi [they/them] 🌈🇵🇸🇾🇪🇸🇩🇭🇹🍉's avatar zenzi [they/them] 🌈🇵🇸🇾🇪🇸🇩🇭🇹🍉 @zisshit.com
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my website expired because my bank account is negative meaning i wasnt able to pay for it this month. i haven’t been able to sell my art to make income but now i wont be able to since you cannot access my website 😓 im tired of asking for help, its embarrassing ☹️ Venmo: @zzz22 Cashapp: $ziizzzii

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A good time to remember that authorial intent, which is never knowable, is always super shaky ground to base an argument on.

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It’s still ableist and harmful, no matter the intent.

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Things don’t have to be deliberately ableist to still be ableist.

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Yeah i looked overnight and it was really bad in many places. ☹️

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I’m sure other places are experiencing bad air quality so remember your mask doesn’t just protect you from respiratory viruses, it also protects you from bad air. Stay safe out there.

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