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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMeet the new BOTs
Same as the old BOTs.
Franlab is an electronics channel that I came across about 8 years ago
Fran is outspoken trans, and electronics wizard extraordinare.
She has restored equipment from the moon landing for the Smithsonian.
For many years had her own company manufacturing effects pedals for guitars.
What she discussed here are bots that may spell the eventual end of the human usable internet.
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gay texan
(2,971 posts)1. Fran is Trans????
Really?
I watch her all the time
MineralMan
(148,978 posts)2. I don't think so.
I'm pretty sure she has dealt with that claim in the past. There are photos of her from many years ago, too.
ETA: I can't see why it would matter, anyhow.
gay texan
(2,971 posts)3. Just verified it
She transitioned in the 80's
MineralMan
(148,978 posts)4. Oh, OK.
Makes no difference, anyhow.
gay texan
(2,971 posts)5. It doesnt
Shes an uber cool geek girl id love to know
MineralMan
(148,978 posts)6. I have watched her channel for years.
Messing around with old electronic equipment is beyond cool. I go way back with that stuff.
gay texan
(2,971 posts)7. So do i
Im pretty hardcore into tubes
Here
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