Remember, for every person doing frontline work(anything involving active confrontation be it frog protests or anything spicier and more kinetic in nature), there is a critical need for something like seventeen people doing rear echelon work of every skill type.

with your help we can change this

And, indeed, just got the cancellation notice. Look on YouTube later, it seems!

Yes, and same. I haven’t heard anything official about the livestream not happening so I assume it’s technical/logistical issues.

Having said that, I also assume there’s only so much they can do and will probably have had to go ahead for those in person already.

Cuz sharing is caring and resource secrecy is for dweebs: For the past week, I've been starting my mornings by doing a lesson from this ridiculously comprehensive Godot Action RPG tutorial.

It's amazing. Dude basically teaches you how to make Legend of Zelda: LTTP.

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Genuinely delighted to say I'll be guest of honor, along with the fantastic Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), at Octocon (@octocon.bsky.social), the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, in Cork, Ireland over October 3-4, 2026! I hope to see some (many!) of you there!

Reminder to all Iridescence Bursary Scheme First deadline: 31 October 2025

Need support with attending Iridescence? We’ve got a bursary scheme to help.

The scheme is open to anyone in the UK or Ireland.

Full details and the application form can be found here
eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

Gentle reminder: I am seeing more "I cannot afford pet food" posts & if you might face this in the near future/now, I recommend checking your local area's subreddit and posting if anyone knows of local programs for pet food. Many areas have small under-the-radar charities that give out pet food.

No no. No, we won't be doing that. We won't be brushing the last two years under the carpet just because there is a current ceasefire. This is appalling, Israel should not be allowed to participate until Palestine is free and Netanyahu is behind bars for war crimes, where he belongs.

Also good example about skepticism about a writer's motives - AFAIK, we don't actually have enough evidence to conclude the complaints had merit.

www.reddit.com/r/AskHistori...

yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.

bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.

To this list of dramatic drinking terms should be added COMPOTRIX, a female drinking companion (Ter. Andr. 232). A key member of any good party (or conspiracy!). #AncientBlueSky #ClassicsBlueSky

God it's so gross hearing reporters talk about Israeli "hostages" but then refer to Palestinian "prisoners held without charge" like what's the material difference between these two categories?

My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.

The inflatables have made it to Broadview.

Hot off the presses! If you need a bigger size to print your stickers let me know!

We are delighted to announce that #Octocon2026 will be taking place in Cork City with special guests @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social.

Find out more at
https://2025.octocon.com/announcing-octocon-2026/

#Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #SciFiConvention #CorkCity

How exciting on so many fronts, but @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social as guests?! How wonderful!

See you all in Cork next October, I hope.

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It's a fantastic location. For anyone with a little flexibility I would recommend taking a few days before the con and enjoy seeing the sights.

Please signal boost, it's for a good cause! 🙏

Hey folks - I'm working with an MS (multiple sclerosis) charity to find streamers to support fundraising in November. It's retro gaming themed, so if you're interested in more info - or you know someone who would be amazing - please chuck me a reply 💚

Californians, you can register to vote up to October 20th to vote in this election. They restored voting rights to those convicted of a felony (if they aren't still in serving time), so you can check at registertovote.ca.gov and register again if you want.

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

I genuinely cannot express how vital it is that you train yourself to recognize AI-generated images and videos for your own good because none of this is going away and many, many people are counting on you to fall for their shit