Andy Gates
@andygates.bsky.social
Grizzled sysadmin, factory refurbished.
He/him.
He/him.
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Delighted that one of my Antarctic winter photos has won the 2025 Royal Society Photography Competition, Earth Science & Climatology category.
Captured during polar-night surveys of ocean conditions near Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.
royalsociety.org/journals/pub...
Captured during polar-night surveys of ocean conditions near Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.
royalsociety.org/journals/pub...
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Delighted that one of my Antarctic winter photos has won the 2025 Royal Society Photography Competition, Earth Science & Climatology category.
Captured during polar-night surveys of ocean conditions near Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.
royalsociety.org/journals/pub...
Captured during polar-night surveys of ocean conditions near Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.
royalsociety.org/journals/pub...
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Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
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Good @goodlawproject.bsky.social post here on the obscene legal threats being used to pressure organisations to exclude trans people
goodlawproject.org/excluding-tr...
goodlawproject.org/excluding-tr...
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Good @goodlawproject.bsky.social post here on the obscene legal threats being used to pressure organisations to exclude trans people
goodlawproject.org/excluding-tr...
goodlawproject.org/excluding-tr...
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It's not even a patch while they sort things out. It's like they're annoyed that systems in the real world have complicated details.
Is this cabinet all MBA's?
Is this cabinet all MBA's?
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It's not even a patch while they sort things out. It's like they're annoyed that systems in the real world have complicated details.
Is this cabinet all MBA's?
Is this cabinet all MBA's?
That Cunt Streeting has reminded me that I should get my neurospicy forms to my provider, so I can get in the queue for a "lol, no money" austerity flex in the financial year.
Austerity is shit.
Austerity is shit.
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
That Cunt Streeting has reminded me that I should get my neurospicy forms to my provider, so I can get in the queue for a "lol, no money" austerity flex in the financial year.
Austerity is shit.
Austerity is shit.
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You’re a cunt, Wes
I can’t decide if you’re bigoted, genocidal or just fucking stupid
I can’t decide if you’re bigoted, genocidal or just fucking stupid
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
You’re a cunt, Wes
I can’t decide if you’re bigoted, genocidal or just fucking stupid
I can’t decide if you’re bigoted, genocidal or just fucking stupid
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Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
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Trust me, as someone who has used the Equality Act in litigation (in and out of course), I can confidently say Women's Institute and Girl Guiding are caving FAR too early and easily.
They both have strong policies and could argue they 'wish to include trans women/girls' and court would be yrs away
They both have strong policies and could argue they 'wish to include trans women/girls' and court would be yrs away
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Trust me, as someone who has used the Equality Act in litigation (in and out of course), I can confidently say Women's Institute and Girl Guiding are caving FAR too early and easily.
They both have strong policies and could argue they 'wish to include trans women/girls' and court would be yrs away
They both have strong policies and could argue they 'wish to include trans women/girls' and court would be yrs away
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How to ride a bike with a Christmas tree.
momentummag.com/bike-christm...
momentummag.com/bike-christm...
How to ride a bike with a Christmas tree
I would never want to be the only kid in town without a Christmas tree, so here's a list of ways to bike your Christmas tree home
momentummag.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
How to ride a bike with a Christmas tree.
momentummag.com/bike-christm...
momentummag.com/bike-christm...
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Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
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Zhuque-3 now scheduled for debut launch and booster recovery attempt at ~0400 UTC Dec. 3 (window 0352-0449 UTC/10:52-11:49 pm Eastern Dec. 2).
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Zhuque-3 now scheduled for debut launch and booster recovery attempt at ~0400 UTC Dec. 3 (window 0352-0449 UTC/10:52-11:49 pm Eastern Dec. 2).
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ℑ𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔯 𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔰 𝔒𝔫𝔩𝔶 𝔐𝔬𝔦
November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
ℑ𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔯 𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔰 𝔒𝔫𝔩𝔶 𝔐𝔬𝔦
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Seriously, the article mentions 11 people killed on or by ebikes and emotorcycles over the course of a few years. Cars kill over 40,000 people in the US each year, including people on ebikes.
Wait until they hear about cars.
But seriously - yes, agree, regulate e-bikes. But also give them space and infrastructure: protected bike lanes and designated and required parking spaces.
But seriously - yes, agree, regulate e-bikes. But also give them space and infrastructure: protected bike lanes and designated and required parking spaces.
The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Seriously, the article mentions 11 people killed on or by ebikes and emotorcycles over the course of a few years. Cars kill over 40,000 people in the US each year, including people on ebikes.
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Yes, Jared Diamond was wrong.
Rapa Nui's people did not suffer ecological and social collapse. They adapted to changed circumstances and thrived.
And they were nothing like "primitive"
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Rapa Nui's people did not suffer ecological and social collapse. They adapted to changed circumstances and thrived.
And they were nothing like "primitive"
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Studies show how the giant statues on Rapa Nui were made and moved—and what caused the island's deforestation
Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is often portrayed in popular culture as an enigma. The rationale is clear: The tiny, remote island in the Pacific features nearly 1,000 enormous statues—the moa...
phys.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Yes, Jared Diamond was wrong.
Rapa Nui's people did not suffer ecological and social collapse. They adapted to changed circumstances and thrived.
And they were nothing like "primitive"
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Rapa Nui's people did not suffer ecological and social collapse. They adapted to changed circumstances and thrived.
And they were nothing like "primitive"
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Umamusume ep 9, trauma triathlon training! For the buffet!
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Umamusume ep 9, trauma triathlon training! For the buffet!
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IMO, it raises the question of how useful are executives?
A study by Dayforce shows 87% of executives use AI for work, compared to 57% of managers and just 27% of employees.
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
Execs are embracing AI more than their employees are, new research suggests
Research from HR software company Dayforce suggests that executives are leaning into AI far more than their employees.
www.businessinsider.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
IMO, it raises the question of how useful are executives?
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Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
Took Nero the fixie down to the shops and the leg back up was a whole workout! Belleville gasping gawp, but properly rested.
November 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Took Nero the fixie down to the shops and the leg back up was a whole workout! Belleville gasping gawp, but properly rested.
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Generations from now, when historians study this period where we have perfect understanding of the problem, and brilliant, readily available solutions with all the resources necessary to implement them, they'll study cases like this to try to figure out why we kept drilling holes in our lifeboat.
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Generations from now, when historians study this period where we have perfect understanding of the problem, and brilliant, readily available solutions with all the resources necessary to implement them, they'll study cases like this to try to figure out why we kept drilling holes in our lifeboat.
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Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
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Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
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now shifting into Jólakötturinn (child-eating Icelandic Yule cat ) season
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
now shifting into Jólakötturinn (child-eating Icelandic Yule cat ) season