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Andy Clarke

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Autistic adult with alexithymia. Ex-Autistica (Molehill Mountain). Busy rewatching Sense8. He/him. I may add you to a list rather than following. Liking a post doesn't endorse person.

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · May 19

Everyone who remembers the internet before enshittification.

A still from the film, Easy Rider (1969). It is dark. Peter Fonda is looking at a campfire offscreen, looking downcast. A caption below says "...we blew it" (one of his lines in this scene).

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Richard Amm ♿ (Disability & Research) @richamm.bsky.social · 2d

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: linktr.ee/disabilityark

Horror & Disability. Help us write disabled takes on horror movies for a free zine. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in writing 300-350 words, (about 1-2 paragraphs) on how disability is portrayed in horror movies. Please feel free to reach out for more information. Deadline 24th October 2025
Contact Richardamm(at)gmail.com
Find our free disability zines: https://linktr.ee/disabilityark

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 1d

I downloaded the document but didn't have a link to it to post here. Not sure if it is still online / available.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 5d

A text book example of how a social media ceo communicates their reasoning and actions to users (others take note).

Also some useful technical information for those unclear on exactly what bans mean on a distributed social media platform.

Rudy wants revolution. @rude1.blacksky.team · 5d

I hear and see your concerns. Over the weekend, a couple users hosted on Blacksky's PDS were banned from the Bluesky app and thus the Bluesky API servers. This was a weakness of our system I've been aware of and hoped we had more time to address before any kind of public incident. 1/11

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Beat me to it #hmhb

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 5d

Recommend this (free) event.

I came across Estas some time ago through a document they submitted to the UN Committee for the Rights of the People with Disabilities. It seems like an interesting self-advocacy group, though I couldn't find much info about it at the time.

AMASE @amase.org.uk · 14d

In two weeks, we welcome Jang Jiyong (장지용, aka Alvis) of Estas to Edinburgh, to talk about Korea and the status of Autistic people in the country.

We will also talk a bit about AMASE and autism in Scotland.

At the Old College and online, 1pm BST/9pm KST on Saturday 11th October.
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Korean-Scottish Autistic Cross-Cultural Exchange · Luma

We are welcoming Jang Jiyong (aka Alvis), from Korean Autistic-led organisation Estas, to Edinburgh this October. He'll be giving a talk in person and online -…

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Richard Amm ♿ (Disability & Research) @richamm.bsky.social · 20d

DARK is seeking writing submissions on:

Neurodivergence & Hypermobility Intersections.
Video Games and Disability Representations.
Accessible book summaries for Radical Reading zine.
Poetry & Disability.
Shakespeare and Disability Representation.
Horror & Disability Part II.
Architecture & Disability.
Ancient Greece & Disability
UK Disability Policy summaries.

Disability themed Table Top Game development.
How TTRPG's mechanically conceptualise disability.
Also looking for playtesters for our TTRPG.

Further details provided when joining.
Email Richardamm(at)gmail.com to volunteer.

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 26d

Seems like brain fog is the next condition to get the "everyone is a bit autistic" treatment by the media

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 27d

No pitches? I'm really surprised by that - I thought it would have been one of the more obvious ones to be suggested. It may not be the most well-known or popular show, but there are so many interesting angles for an academic book to take.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 27d

I have enjoyed the previous challenges, but won't be doing this one. I'll still be watching with interest so will update my ALL50RTS feed to cover the new tags, in case anyone else also finds it useful. Thanks for all of your hard work.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations. I edited a book for Intellect and found them very good to work with at the time. I'm too busy, but you must have a book on Sense8. It seems to tick all the boxes: interesting co-creators, a ground-breaking production, unique themes, premature cancellation and fan-driven revival.

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 29d

The Groyper Wars

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 12

The thing is that the BBC, for example, already has these correspondents elsewhere in the organisation. It feels like the newsroom just doesn't consult them (or listen to them) - even in obvious situations like this.

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Paul Cohen @paulecohen.bsky.social · Sep 12

in the 23rd century historians are going to need have their Routledge Handbook of 21st-Century Internet Memes, their Cambridge Companion to 4Chan, and their Oxford Guidebook to Computer Gaming Culture handy to make sense of the rise of American fascism and the fall of the United States

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · Sep 11

Anyone interested in autism research and policy (from a neuro-affirming perspective) might like to follow Aimee's live posting from #AEC2025.

Dr Aimee Fletcher (@aimee_speaks) @aimeespeaks.bsky.social · Sep 11

"As policymakers, we are aware that every decision we make impacts everyone, no matter how big or small... we know that it is essential that we make these decisions with research & evidence."

Foley recognises the importance of accurate information & responsibility to resist damaging misconceptions.

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 11

Great to hear about Cat Hughes ( @naturetable.bsky.social but not very active here). Worked with her previously at Autistica and it was a shame to lose her.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 11

Great live coverage of the conference. Well worth following.

Dr Aimee Fletcher (@aimee_speaks) @aimeespeaks.bsky.social · Sep 11

Good morning #AECONGRESS2025!

As is my conference tradition, here is a photo of me taken today to show what I am wearing in case you would like to say hello.

I will be live posting the conference again for accessibility, but please note there may be talks I can't share or don't have the energy for

Conference tradition, Aimee has taken a selfie of her so people can find her. She has long brown wavy hair, a dress with poppy illustrations, smiles with speech bubble earrings that say "Neurodiverdent crew"

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 10

It's a god-awful small affair

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 10

A great account to follow, particularly during incidents like this

Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · Sep 10

30 minutes since Italian AEW took off and turned off transponder; still hasn't reappeared.

🇮🇹 PERSE71 is C-37B MM62293 #33FDC2

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Richard Amm ♿ (Disability & Research) @richamm.bsky.social · Sep 1

We have 198 subscribers, please help us get to 200!
Free disability zines : linktr.ee/disabilityark
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Richard Amm ♿ (Disability & Research) @richamm.bsky.social · Aug 31

Free Disability Research zines, all made by the Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) Find them and subscribe to new releases here : linktr.ee/disabilityark

Disability and film, horror, star trek, dwarfism, saints, ancient egypt, eugenics, gods, leaders, radicals, communists, anarchists, history, feminists.

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Sep 8

The "not easily repaired or recycled" part is the fault of the manufacturer, not you.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Aug 29

Seen a few posts saying that working at a charity shop / thrift store gave them first rights to the donations that come in. Has that always been a perk of the job or is it something new?

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Aug 29

A painful loss. I flipped back and forth between having this or New Face in Hell as my 12 point song before settling on the other one and giving this 11. Shows how every point counts.

Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Aug 27

I was quite optimistic seeing New Face in Hell got a bonus on the first day, but in the end it only got one other vote until the bonus in my last minute list.

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Andy Clarke @andyclarke.bsky.social · Aug 17

Traditionally, Egyptian cotton is regarded as the softest (due to long thread length). Chemicals left in from manufacture can also make sheets feel scratchy ao washing a few times can also help.

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