Pluralistic: Melissa Mendes's "The Weight" (21 Aug 2025)

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Melissa Mendes's "The Weight": Graphic novel as emotional roller-coaster.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Windows 10 killswitch; Ashley Madison copyfraud; Ulysses pacts; "Blackheart Man."
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Netflix wants to chop down your family tree (02 Feb 2023)

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Netflix wants to chop down your family tree: The enshittification cycle comes for your most private domain.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2008, 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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