Bix Barton
@bixbarton.bsky.social
Bastard love child of Windsor Davies & Roger Delgado. Bit of a wrong 'un. Frustrated Leggie. Drinks in railway arches. Accidentally sober. All views scenic.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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As my Reels feed on Insta is awash with ads/pushed accounts, not surprised. More reason to just give up on Meta.
Ads on Threads will roll out gradually to users over the coming months, Meta says.
Threads rolls out ads to all users worldwide | TechCrunch
Ads on Threads will roll out gradually to users over the coming months, Meta says.
techcrunch.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
As my Reels feed on Insta is awash with ads/pushed accounts, not surprised. More reason to just give up on Meta.
Huzzah! A ground I've actually played at!
Today’s beautiful cricket ground is the home of Lyndhurst & Ashurst CC in Hampshire
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Huzzah! A ground I've actually played at!
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Italian voice actor Carlo Bononi was the voice of all of the characters on Pingu. A trained clown by trade, he used a theater technique called grammelot, which consists of "speaking" in a mix of babbled gibberish noises. He improvised all the voices live and unscripted.
January 20, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Italian voice actor Carlo Bononi was the voice of all of the characters on Pingu. A trained clown by trade, he used a theater technique called grammelot, which consists of "speaking" in a mix of babbled gibberish noises. He improvised all the voices live and unscripted.
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Satire often relies on exaggeration having some sort of comic effect. How do you exaggerate this?
So far the "Board of Peace" is Trump, Orban, Lukaschenko and Netanyahu.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
Which if you wrote in a satire would be considered too outlandish and sent back.
January 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Satire often relies on exaggeration having some sort of comic effect. How do you exaggerate this?
@terryhayward.bsky.social Um....
I live in a busy part of Central London. I've become obsessed with watching people outside on the ring doorbell. I have videos of people fighting, having sex, drug dealing, shitting, pissing and vomiting. I want to put them online but it would be obvious where the camera is.
January 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM
@terryhayward.bsky.social Um....
And now, as a homage, I will have the theme tune in my head all day...
We are sad to announce the passing of Australian actress and presenter Patsy King at the age of 95.
Governor Erica Davidson in the original TV series Prisoner (Prisoner: Cell Block H in the UK and USA, Caged Women in Canada).
Patsy King
1930-2026
tvark.org/prisoner-cel...
Governor Erica Davidson in the original TV series Prisoner (Prisoner: Cell Block H in the UK and USA, Caged Women in Canada).
Patsy King
1930-2026
tvark.org/prisoner-cel...
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 AM
And now, as a homage, I will have the theme tune in my head all day...
Finally! Absolutely loathed Bagpuss.
Want a good role model from the same stable?
Ivor The Engine. Now there's lovely
Want a good role model from the same stable?
Ivor The Engine. Now there's lovely
Bagpuss is not some cute cat he's a manipulative piece of shit. Claimed credit for the mice's work, put himself center stage when yaffel was the brains, & dictated everyone's waking hours
January 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Finally! Absolutely loathed Bagpuss.
Want a good role model from the same stable?
Ivor The Engine. Now there's lovely
Want a good role model from the same stable?
Ivor The Engine. Now there's lovely
Getting harder & harder to justify using Spotify. If someone could replicate their audiobook model, they'd join in droves.
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music, unlike Spotify's slop-filled playlists boingboing.net/2026/01/14/b...
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music, unlike Spotify's slop-filled playlists boingboing.net/2026/01/14/b...
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music, unlike Spotify's slop-filled playlists
Bandcamp continues to do what Spotify don't by banning AI-generated music from the platform as opposed to actively encouraging it.
boingboing.net
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Getting harder & harder to justify using Spotify. If someone could replicate their audiobook model, they'd join in droves.
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music, unlike Spotify's slop-filled playlists boingboing.net/2026/01/14/b...
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music, unlike Spotify's slop-filled playlists boingboing.net/2026/01/14/b...
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James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs.
All-time leading T20 Blast run-scorer James Vince reaches 13,000 T20 runs | The Cricketer
James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs
www.thecricketer.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs.
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On this day in Wyrd Britain history...
1970 - Syd Barrett released his first solo album.
1971 - 'The Master' (played by Roger Delgado) made his very first appearance in 'Terror of the Autons'.
1978 - The BBC broadcast the first episode of the dystopian sci-fi 'Blake's 7'.
#sydbarrett #blakes7
1970 - Syd Barrett released his first solo album.
1971 - 'The Master' (played by Roger Delgado) made his very first appearance in 'Terror of the Autons'.
1978 - The BBC broadcast the first episode of the dystopian sci-fi 'Blake's 7'.
#sydbarrett #blakes7
January 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
On this day in Wyrd Britain history...
1970 - Syd Barrett released his first solo album.
1971 - 'The Master' (played by Roger Delgado) made his very first appearance in 'Terror of the Autons'.
1978 - The BBC broadcast the first episode of the dystopian sci-fi 'Blake's 7'.
#sydbarrett #blakes7
1970 - Syd Barrett released his first solo album.
1971 - 'The Master' (played by Roger Delgado) made his very first appearance in 'Terror of the Autons'.
1978 - The BBC broadcast the first episode of the dystopian sci-fi 'Blake's 7'.
#sydbarrett #blakes7
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️
The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.
If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink
thestreetlink.org.uk
The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.
If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink
thestreetlink.org.uk
StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️
The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.
If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink
thestreetlink.org.uk
The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.
If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink
thestreetlink.org.uk
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Another drokkin' year
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Another drokkin' year
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they have designed these machines to simulate human agents and they are constantly pitching the idea that these machines really *are* agents, but when one of these machines kills a person they say “you can’t hold them to account, they’re just machines, read the instructions”
In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
they have designed these machines to simulate human agents and they are constantly pitching the idea that these machines really *are* agents, but when one of these machines kills a person they say “you can’t hold them to account, they’re just machines, read the instructions”
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Where were you 44 years ago tonight? #GaudaPrimeDay #Blakes7
Blake illustration by Aakheperure Merytsekhmet, from the 'Blake's 7 Annual 1982'. Available from www.cultedge.art
Blake illustration by Aakheperure Merytsekhmet, from the 'Blake's 7 Annual 1982'. Available from www.cultedge.art
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Where were you 44 years ago tonight? #GaudaPrimeDay #Blakes7
Blake illustration by Aakheperure Merytsekhmet, from the 'Blake's 7 Annual 1982'. Available from www.cultedge.art
Blake illustration by Aakheperure Merytsekhmet, from the 'Blake's 7 Annual 1982'. Available from www.cultedge.art
We are truly fucked as a Nation.
Third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, research reveals
Third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, research reveals
AI Security Institute report finds most common type of AI tech used was general purpose assistants such as ChatGPT and Amazon Alexa
A third of UK citizens have used artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship or social interaction, according to the government’s AI security body.
The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in 10 people used systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, and 4% daily. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We are truly fucked as a Nation.
Today approach me with extreme caution. Very tired, grumpy and technically still working.
Australia took charge of the third Ashes Test on a dominant second day at Adelaide Oval.
Australia seize control of third Test as England struggle again | The Cricketer
Australia took charge of the third Ashes Test against England on a dominant second day at Adelaide Oval
www.thecricketer.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today approach me with extreme caution. Very tired, grumpy and technically still working.
Now. If this doesn't tell you all you need to know about this company, don't know what does...
OpenAI hires former UK Chancellor George Osborne to put AI into government
OpenAI hires former UK Chancellor George Osborne to put AI into government
OpenAI hires former UK Chancellor George Osborne to put AI into government
www.independent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Now. If this doesn't tell you all you need to know about this company, don't know what does...
This could be the step that finally breaks them...
Don't you dare come for Dolly.
MAGA Fan Tries To Go After 'Creepy Creature' Dolly Parton—And People Are Not Having Any Of It
www.comicsands.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This could be the step that finally breaks them...
I shall now identify as an Aussie, which looking at the state of The Ashes, maybe a canny move...
www.bbc.com/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.com/sport/cricke...
Michael Neser: Hampshire sign Australian all-rounder
Hampshire sign Australian duo Michael Neser and Jake Lehmann on deals for next season.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I shall now identify as an Aussie, which looking at the state of The Ashes, maybe a canny move...
www.bbc.com/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.com/sport/cricke...
Would have lost the "Are They Dead Game" as thought he'd gone years ago...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Would have lost the "Are They Dead Game" as thought he'd gone years ago...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Today's Wyrd Britain birthday honours go out to artist and puppet maker Peter Firmin (1928) co-creator of The Clangers, Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine.
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#wyrdbritainbirthdays #peterfirmin #theclangers #bagpuss #nogginthenog #ivortheengine
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#wyrdbritainbirthdays #peterfirmin #theclangers #bagpuss #nogginthenog #ivortheengine
December 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today's Wyrd Britain birthday honours go out to artist and puppet maker Peter Firmin (1928) co-creator of The Clangers, Bagpuss, Noggin the Nog and Ivor the Engine.
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#wyrdbritainbirthdays #peterfirmin #theclangers #bagpuss #nogginthenog #ivortheengine
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#wyrdbritainbirthdays #peterfirmin #theclangers #bagpuss #nogginthenog #ivortheengine
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Tariq Goddard declares that in Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, the actor delivered one of the greatest TV performances of all time – one that was so total, it arguably destroyed him
Low Culture Essay: Jeremy Brett, the Perfect Sherlock Holmes
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Low Culture Essay: Jeremy Brett, the Perfect Sherlock Holmes
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December 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Tariq Goddard declares that in Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, the actor delivered one of the greatest TV performances of all time – one that was so total, it arguably destroyed him
Low Culture Essay: Jeremy Brett, the Perfect Sherlock Holmes
buff.ly/7UxfopN
Low Culture Essay: Jeremy Brett, the Perfect Sherlock Holmes
buff.ly/7UxfopN
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