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Robert Larner
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 3h
A couple of Portland Frogs. I made these in Nomad Sculpt and printed on my Bambu A1 Mini. Would be very happy to share the files to anyone interested.

#portlandfrog #protest #iceprotests
Two 3D Printed 28mm models of protesters in frog costumes (similar to those at the anti ICE protests in Portland). They both green, mean and wear blue capes A 3D Printed 28mm model of a protester in frog costume (similar to those at the anti ICE protests in Portland). They are green, mean and wear a blue cape. They are facing off against some armed police
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 2d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday! We're so excited to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our artist highlight for today is Chronicrafts! Their main goal is to put a bit more joy and positivity into the world, they'll be bringing a wide range of crafted trinkets!
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left are three pictures. The first picture is of different pride flag keyrings made of hama beads. The next picture is of a hat and glove set knitted in the lesbian flag colours. The bottom picture is of pronoun badges with drawings of frogs on them. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Chronicrafts" "Roan is an Edinburgh based queer, disabled and chronically ill crafter whos main goal is to put a bit more joy and positivity into the world. To that end they’ll be bringing a range of handmade pride themed keychains, some cosy and colourful hand knitted hats and gloves and an assortment of crochet creatures along with a variety of other trinkets." Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 1d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday- Tomorrow! We're making our final preparations and can't wait to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our final artist highlight is plantbotart! He is a queer artist, focused on making work about queer identity & nature. He will have handmade patches, prints and badges
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left are three pictures. The top picture is of a collection of collaged badges. The next picture is of a collection of blue fabric cyanotyped patches, they say different queer words on them. The bottom picture is a drawing of three figures in front of a pride flag bunting, it says "queerness is beautiful". On the right it says "Artist Highlight: plantbotart" Chris (he/him) is a queer artist based in Glasgow. He makes art focused on queer identity and our relationship to the natural world. He will have handmade cyanotype patches, prints, stickers and collaged badges made from magazines." Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 4d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday, just four days away!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our next artist is Robin Ilex Studios! They are a trans hand embroidery artist based in Glasgow. They also make scrunchies, reusable makeup wipes and other accessories, such as embroidered pride flag inspired pansy brooches
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is three pictures. The top picture is of orange and red patterned hair scrunchies around a green pumpkin. The second picture is of a removable collar on a hanger, it has been sewn in star-patterned fabric. The third picture is of an embroidered brooch of a pansy in the trans flag colours. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Robin Ilex Studio" "Robin (he/they) is a trans hand embroidery artist based in Glasgow. They also make scrunchies, reusable makeup wipes and other accessories, such as embroidered pride flag inspired pansy brooches."
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Al Raven @alraven.bsky.social · 7d
I hate everything about the authoritarian surveillance regime that has been developed in the West since 2001.
A lot of this shit is sth 20th century tyrants like Stalin could only have dreamt of...
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Signal @signal.org · 8d
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
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Signal @signal.org · 8d
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
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BuDS Disability Service @buds-disability.bsky.social · 10d
Covid infection levels in England continue to rise very steeply, up 23% in the last week. While the overall risk remains High, we are anticipating that it will be raised to Very High next week.

buds.org.uk/covid-19-ris...
Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 28 September 2025
The BuDS Covid-19 Risk Assessment for the week ending 28 September 2025
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 13d
Oh, that packaging brings back so many memories! Grenadier Miniatures were (and still are) such lovely sculpts
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 14d
I have listed some of these masked models up on Etsy! If you see any in the picture below that you might be interested in but not on the listing, just let me know and I can add them. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

#bsnm #covidisntover #keepmasking #BlueskyNightMarket
a line up of 35mm high hand painted models in FFP3 masks and placards supporting palestine, trans rights, anti AI and pro masking. I made these using nomad sculpt and they were then printed on a bambu A1 Mini printer and hand painted with acrylics
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 14d
Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling Festival in Edinburgh on Oct 25th/26th. I want to highlight that this is a masked event. That is absolutely amazing... thank you @tagsfest.co.uk for being inclusive!
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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · Jul 24
TAGS Fest 2025 is going to take place on October 25th-26th at Edinburgh's Fruitmarket!

TAGS Fest is a market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Entry to our talks, Marketplace, and Board Game Zone is all free, so pencil it into your diary!

🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
A range of birds and sea creatures are splayed out on a stack of rocks, prepping zines, painting figurines, and playing board games. Text reads: Tabletop & Graphic Storytelling (TAGS) Festival. Oct 25th-26th, 10am-5pm, Fruitmarket. Celebrating collaborative and visual storytelling, from comics to roleplaying games! Explore our Small Press Marketplace, borrow games in the Board Game Zone, and check out our panels and talks! Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk.
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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · 15d
One of the unexpected things I've learned from my advocacy for trans people is how malignant parts of the State can be, how it can misuse data for positively evil purposes. It's taught me people can't be safe with a digital ID card and so I've signed this. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 15d
This is really cool- I had been thinking about ordering one of these for a while now
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CleanAirKits @cleanairkits.bsky.social · 16d
CleanAirKits super-quiet, energy efficient Luggable and Luggable XL PC-fan air purifier kits are now available in Europe through our new Oxford, UK satellite shop!
Clearing your air of allergens, pollution and viral aerosols just got way faster and quieter!
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 17d
Only a few weeks to go until Joy for All 2025 - we can't wait to see you! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳

Our next artist spotlight is @dryadscloset! They are a group of Edinburgh artists inspired by nature mythology & elementals, here to help you find your perfect cosplay, your inner fae or just a wicked hat for a wild day.
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left are three pictures. The top picture is of multiple mannequinheads, they each have decorated and floral headbands with small deer antlers on them. The next picture is of a woolen witches hat in striped orange and red colours, and some earrings with little pumpkins. The third picture is of some tiny crocheted frogs wearing pink witches hats. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Dryad's Closet" "We are a group of Edinburgh artists inspired by nature mythology and elementals. This season we will have cloaks and capelets, toadstools, trolls and fidgets, fabulous headdresses and elf-ears and many more shiny things for crows and magpies of all persuasion. We make our garments and accessories with the intention that dressing up is for all ages all bodies and all spirits." Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Jay Baker (they/he) @mediaactivist.com · 16d
By default, LinkedIn user data will be used to train its AI: www.techradar.com/pro/linkedin...
LinkedIn set to start to train its AI on member profiles
User data will be used for AI training by default
www.techradar.com
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 16d
Good god, I don't even want to open that article... that is utterly awful
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · 17d
Hi @4ppress.bsky.social . Yes, absolutely! No problem at all
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 17d
“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 18d
People say "autism never used to exist" and then you go to the Natural History Museum and the exhibit has a caption like "Born in 1762, The Revd [name] was famously irascible, steadfast in his routine, and dedicated his life to collecting 25,000 rare beetle specimens".
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 18d
Fundamentally, the headbanging Right doesn't believe Autism (or ADHD) exists. Or in so far as it does exist, a human conspiracy has created it.

We're back to their core outlook that 'It didn't exist back in the good old days so can't exist now.'

'It must just be some modern woke Marxist nonsense'.
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Bread and Rosie @rosiemund.bsky.social · 27d
Free speech is when the far right terrorises minorities but if you peacefully hold a sign opposing genocide and proscription of protesters you're heading for chokey
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Hanniba-LINA Lecter 💀 @agirlcalledlina.bsky.social · 27d
I’m done
Scale of 'Unite the Kingdom' march shows free speech 'alive and well' in UK, says minister - UK politics live Peter Kyle said he was not 'disturbed' by huge Tommy Robinson-organised far-right protest but condemns violence against the police
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · Sep 9
UK: Covid cases hit 10 month high as new wave strengthens.

"Covid positivity rates in England rose from 6.0% on 28 July to 9.3% on 29 August"

“A combination of return to work and school after the summer holidays, cooler weather and waning immunity will contribute to increased spread of the virus."
Covid cases hit 10 month high as new wave strengthens Covid positivity rates in England rose from 6.0 per cent on 28 July to 9.3 per cent on 29 August Tom Bawden Science & Environment Correspondent September 07, 2025 9:06 am (Updated 10:59 am)
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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · Sep 8
Unlike the UK the CDC prior to Trump, did put up this infographic. Look at the damage on the picture. Is this a cold? Hell no!
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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · Sep 8
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Darren M. A. Calvert @dmacalvert.bsky.social · Aug 31
Using this piece by @reallygoodwizard.bsky.social in my introductory lectures for my design students.
An image of a robot with a "NO" circle around it and the text "AI IS FOR LOSERS! REJECT FASCISM! THINK FOR YOURSELF! I CAN MAKE ART THAT'S UGLY AND BAD ALL BY MYSELF, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!"
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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · Sep 4
A drawing of a dragon swimming with a bird perched on its head. The caption reads, "please make an effort to be really good to yourself"
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Darryl Mott 💀 @gamerstavernshow.com · Sep 3
Now more than ever.
Photo of a coffee mug on a store shelf. The mug says "The Future Is" but has a sticker over the last pay which says "Reduced for quick sale $2"
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Robert Larner @robertlarner.bsky.social · Sep 4
Blåhaj on a scooter.. and waving! These were a lot of fun to make and paint. I would happily print a bunch of these to any LGBTI+, Trans Rights orgs or groups who might like some for fund raising purposes.

Please please share with anyone who might be interested!

#transrights #Blåhaj
A 28mm Blåhaj shark riding on a pink scooter and another Blåhaj standing and waving. I designed these in Nomad Sculpt and printed these on a Bambu A1 Mini. Next to the sharks is a D20 in Trans Pride colours for scale.
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