Bets Von Count
@betsvc.bsky.social
Dedicated feline enthusiast, avid reader, music lover, tea drinker, pro-abortion feminist, history fan, Marshmallow, pro adoptee rights, fond of the gin. Si/i. Dublin, Ireland.
God speed to the five per cent that weren't stuffed in a sack! Hope they are living their best lives in the Foyle.
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
God speed to the five per cent that weren't stuffed in a sack! Hope they are living their best lives in the Foyle.
'Turn Loose the Swans'.
January 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM
'Turn Loose the Swans'.
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Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
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"The goal is to scare ordinary people into giving up and hiding in their homes, afraid they will be the next to be shot or taken away in a van to be tortured."
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
January 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
"The goal is to scare ordinary people into giving up and hiding in their homes, afraid they will be the next to be shot or taken away in a van to be tortured."
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
Can you just be the wine swilling Mom of cats in order to join?
January 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Can you just be the wine swilling Mom of cats in order to join?
WTAF, Mc Entee? You saw this with your own eyes and you still won't pass the bill?? You may well be a monster. www.thejournal.ie/ireland-occu...
At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.
www.thejournal.ie
January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
WTAF, Mc Entee? You saw this with your own eyes and you still won't pass the bill?? You may well be a monster. www.thejournal.ie/ireland-occu...
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Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens. Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?” More here www.dublininquirer.com/minister-pla...
Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens
Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?”
www.dublininquirer.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens. Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?” More here www.dublininquirer.com/minister-pla...
I loved that film so much.
January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
I loved that film so much.
Janey Mac, you poor sausage! I fell out of bed onto the floor during a fever dream in a bout of Covid a few months ago, lovely black eye. Clumsy people of the world unite!
January 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Janey Mac, you poor sausage! I fell out of bed onto the floor during a fever dream in a bout of Covid a few months ago, lovely black eye. Clumsy people of the world unite!
The only gaming I've ever done in my life involved Solitaire or Mah Jong. Maybe Snake? But did you ever see a more smackable face? It is intriguing watching him build up to be the successor when Orange Dickhead keels over. What do USians think? Is he genuinely going to be the next guy?
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The only gaming I've ever done in my life involved Solitaire or Mah Jong. Maybe Snake? But did you ever see a more smackable face? It is intriguing watching him build up to be the successor when Orange Dickhead keels over. What do USians think? Is he genuinely going to be the next guy?
Mostly I hope that assholes step on Lego, but this is very satisfying.
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Mostly I hope that assholes step on Lego, but this is very satisfying.
Most Irish article of all time? www.thejournal.ie/gardai-inves...
Gardaí investigate botched attack at Dublin pub as regulars scare off alleged gunman
The incident happened on Saturday night at a pub in the Ballyfermot area of the city.
www.thejournal.ie
January 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Most Irish article of all time? www.thejournal.ie/gardai-inves...
I had COVID a few months and fell out of bed in the midst of a fever dream, gave myself quite the shiner. My colleagues were quick to ask and happy with the reply.
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
I had COVID a few months and fell out of bed in the midst of a fever dream, gave myself quite the shiner. My colleagues were quick to ask and happy with the reply.
Has anyone seen a cuter picture? I defy you.
January 11, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Has anyone seen a cuter picture? I defy you.
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Whataaaat? Is this cutest pic of all time? Thank you so much for posting this!!
January 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Whataaaat? Is this cutest pic of all time? Thank you so much for posting this!!
The sinister night birds are at it. I am going back to bed. What is their plan at five in the morning? Creepy.
January 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM
The sinister night birds are at it. I am going back to bed. What is their plan at five in the morning? Creepy.
Internet: I am awake at an ungodly, can anyone manifest a pic of a cute otter, please?
January 11, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Internet: I am awake at an ungodly, can anyone manifest a pic of a cute otter, please?
I've signed this petition calling for the government to shut down X for producing sexual abuse images. Will you do the same? my.uplift.ie/petitions/sh... @uplift.ie
I've signed this petition calling for the government to shut down X for producing & sharing sexual abuse images. Will you do the same?
I've signed this petition calling for the government to stop X allowing their chatbot Grok to ‘digitally undress’ women and share sexualised and illegal photos of children. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
January 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I've signed this petition calling for the government to shut down X for producing sexual abuse images. Will you do the same? my.uplift.ie/petitions/sh... @uplift.ie
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i know we're all busy but i just overheard a plumber say "parlez-vous français ? non ? you motherfuckers don't even speak french, do you" to a pair of french bulldogs
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
i know we're all busy but i just overheard a plumber say "parlez-vous français ? non ? you motherfuckers don't even speak french, do you" to a pair of french bulldogs
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One reason I feel like I'm going mad is, even if Musk did immediately halt Grok and issue a grovelling apology - rather than PAYWALLING IT - he should *still* be prosecuted and his website banned. Very obviously! You don't get out of CSAM charges by just stopping. AND HE STILL HASN'T STOPPED.
Now only paying subscribers can make violent non-consenual sexual imagery of women and children -
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
X to limit editing function to paying subscribers after platform threatened with fines and regulatory action
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
One reason I feel like I'm going mad is, even if Musk did immediately halt Grok and issue a grovelling apology - rather than PAYWALLING IT - he should *still* be prosecuted and his website banned. Very obviously! You don't get out of CSAM charges by just stopping. AND HE STILL HASN'T STOPPED.