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I write about film (https://myreactionshotreviews.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html?m=1), and social issues (http://dimensionallybarrett.blogspot.com/?m=1), make art, and post the occasional 🐈. Does that period after cat look like a dropping?

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · Jul 21

I feel a need to post some housekeeping rules, since, well the more ya know…
🚫DMs unless I know you or you’ve asked & I said yes
🚫crypto, sales pitches, asking for $; I try to help when and however I can, but not here
🚫bio, no follow back (unless someone I know has vetted you)
Now let’s have fun!

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tap4accdogs.bsky.social @tap4accdogs.bsky.social · 14h

Meet Sonic 238519
#NewDogontheBlock #NYCACC
#RescueOnly
He is is cute 15.6 lb, 2 yr old
He is fearful, requires slow, gentle handling to build trust
Needs home with experience handling fearful pups
Can you give Sonic a good home?
nycacc.app/browse/238519
#Pledge4Rescue #foster #adopt

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 3h

Oh, Sassy, this breaks my heart. I don’t know anyone up that way looking for a pooch, but I’ll repost and hope someone can follow through.

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 3h

Hey gang!

If you or someone you know hasn’t registered or just wants to know if there’s a No Kings rally nearby, point them to the link posted here. Not that anyone on Bluesky needs a reminder, but if like me you don’t feel like rooting around for websites, I’ll keep posting the link thru the week.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 5h

It’s so annoying. Plus, if Bluesky is about building community and sharing, what does the quantity of followers/following matter?

Seems like a waste of code.

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 8h

I was just talking about her recently, having seen The Godfather again and how she’s not often remembered enough (IMHO).

One of my faves. I’ll miss her.

variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

variety.com

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 10h

One of my posts - an answer to @bluthrunthru.bsky.social this morning was flagged with a label for using “hashtag BreakfastCrew” for “follow farming”? What the heck does this even mean? Or quite simply, just “what the heck”?

I appealed, of course, but this strikes me as strange. Any thoughts!

A post by me labeled for (I guess) engaging in “indiscriminate follow farming and follow-back networks and applied to posts using hashtags or linking to sites for follow-farming.” I guess this is bad or frowned upon?

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 10h

I am, thanks, Brenda! I trust yours is going well as well!

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 11h

Here’s my daily message for the Orange Occupier and his minions.

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks, Jaye!

Cheers!

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks FK! Happy Saturday!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 14h

More cool decorations from my neighborhood.

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 14h

Good morning, Jaye! Looks like things are back on track and you showed in the feed just fine.

A Bellini sounds awfully good right now!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 14h

Happy Birthday Punch & Judy!

Did someone say “cake”?! I’ll be right over!

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 14h

Happy Caturday Brenda and #BreakfastCrew! Off to another wonderful discussion at Democracy Cafe, hosted by Bayou Blue Dems.

Smokey wishes everyone a happy Saturday…or Caturday, if you’re of that persuasion! Meow!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

No argument here!

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

Oh no! The mayhem!

🤎Ms.BrownSugaBabe🤎 @brownsugababe13.bsky.social · 15h

War in the streets of Chicago has never sounded so beautiful.

#TheLiarPedoPrez
#TheWindyCity
#BlueCrew

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 16h

Unbearably violent images from Downtown Chicago where a classical music concert was played on the Chicago River. This is too elegant and magical to be seen.

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

I find that summary suspect.

RFK,Jr must be disappointed, though…

“Mr. President, a vaccine? REALLY?”

peachiiKim @peachiikimaf.bsky.social · 15h

F' yo kids but Trump got his Covid vaccine

Ain't no pandemic he says doesnt exist getting him.

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

Happy Saturday Bob!

Hope your weekend is off to a good start!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

Weird, huh? ‘Morning Ray!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 15h

Reminder one from Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 16h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

www.nokings.org

Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 1d

Yep!

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

If you look closely at the indictments of James Comey and Letitia James, you will find something very interesting. Both of them contain a tremendous amount of, what we refer to as, “bullshit”.

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 1d

Ooops! Why, I didn’t mean to repost this! It just happened!

Mitchy Mitch @strykie187.bsky.social · 1d

🎯🎯🎯

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 1d

but I’m lazy!

Have a good night, Jaye! I’ll catch up with you and the Crew in the a.m.!

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 1d

Not to compare platforms but something similar happens with FB, Threads, etc., where the posts alter after you navigate away to another open tab or what-have-you. In that regard, Blue’s search is a bit more functional.

I also assume I could root around in my settings and work out a filter system,

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Reaction Shots (John Barrett) @reactionshots.bsky.social · 1d

out! (Yeah, I wrote that…puns and wordplay, I just can’t quit ‘em!)