Brian McRoberts
@brimcrob.bsky.social
Fifer.
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
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They already are doing that in the US.
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
They already are doing that in the US.
Its quite common in the US. I was once watching a feed for a footy game which I think was CBS or something--and it suddenly went to a split screen showing a car advert. I am sure I saw a 'virtual' advert pop up darning a NFL game...
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Its quite common in the US. I was once watching a feed for a footy game which I think was CBS or something--and it suddenly went to a split screen showing a car advert. I am sure I saw a 'virtual' advert pop up darning a NFL game...
Apart from pugging The Traitors or what ever show they feel like ๐
February 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Apart from pugging The Traitors or what ever show they feel like ๐
I saw the stuff about the in game advertising, and sighed. We can not escape advertising for at least 40 mins now. Sad days.
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
I saw the stuff about the in game advertising, and sighed. We can not escape advertising for at least 40 mins now. Sad days.
Hmm..errr...right. ๐
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Hmm..errr...right. ๐
Talking of the Six Nations, why are they now playing on a Thursday night? Is this a TV thing?
Help Ma Boab.
#SixNationsRugby
Help Ma Boab.
#SixNationsRugby
February 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Talking of the Six Nations, why are they now playing on a Thursday night? Is this a TV thing?
Help Ma Boab.
#SixNationsRugby
Help Ma Boab.
#SixNationsRugby
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Absolutely begging WashPo peeps to explore this route. Either with Nerve or their own.
World of open source devs out there too whoโd help. And a world of readers who donโt want to be bullshitted by oligarch owned press.
World of open source devs out there too whoโd help. And a world of readers who donโt want to be bullshitted by oligarch owned press.
Dear @washingtonpost.com
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: itโs an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero ยฃ - & itโs working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up ๐๐๐
journalists. Solidarity on a terrible day. But also: itโs an opportunity. The @theguardian.com also fucked over its journalists last year.
Months later, 5 of us launched @thenerve.news - with zero ยฃ - & itโs working! Rebuild your own media from the ground up ๐๐๐
Breaking News: The Washington Post began sweeping layoffs that were slated to shrink the scope of the publication.
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Absolutely begging WashPo peeps to explore this route. Either with Nerve or their own.
World of open source devs out there too whoโd help. And a world of readers who donโt want to be bullshitted by oligarch owned press.
World of open source devs out there too whoโd help. And a world of readers who donโt want to be bullshitted by oligarch owned press.
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INBOX: Washington Post Ukraine Correspondent Lizzie Johnson announces that she has been laid off in the middle of a below-freezing war zone without power, heat, or running water.
February 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
INBOX: Washington Post Ukraine Correspondent Lizzie Johnson announces that she has been laid off in the middle of a below-freezing war zone without power, heat, or running water.
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My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. Iโm also among 100โs of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valleyโs political power
February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. Iโm also among 100โs of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valleyโs political power
Heard the sound of chainsaw outside and looked out to see a tree surgeon up the large tree that lines the old railway embankment. He is chopping away at lot of the branches. Its quite a interesting watch rather doing my own work.
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Heard the sound of chainsaw outside and looked out to see a tree surgeon up the large tree that lines the old railway embankment. He is chopping away at lot of the branches. Its quite a interesting watch rather doing my own work.
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This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
It will be interesting to see how many are turned back. Also how the US tv channels will deal with boisterous footy fans chanting which can be rather salty at times.
I hope 3 doesn't happen, I think even the US would know that would be be a bad sight....
I hope 3 doesn't happen, I think even the US would know that would be be a bad sight....
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
It will be interesting to see how many are turned back. Also how the US tv channels will deal with boisterous footy fans chanting which can be rather salty at times.
I hope 3 doesn't happen, I think even the US would know that would be be a bad sight....
I hope 3 doesn't happen, I think even the US would know that would be be a bad sight....
Football fans going to world cup in the US are making notes
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Football fans going to world cup in the US are making notes
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February 5, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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I fear that people will get used to it as they already have done in the US. It is relentless.
February 5, 2026 at 7:12 AM
I fear that people will get used to it as they already have done in the US. It is relentless.
I guess they can do this a bit easier in Rugby as there does tend to be a lot more breaks in passages of play. I know that the US they do this during their NFL games.
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I guess they can do this a bit easier in Rugby as there does tend to be a lot more breaks in passages of play. I know that the US they do this during their NFL games.
It never ends. I know the commercial channles have to pay a lot to cover these events but you think at least 40 mins we could escape being sold cars, life insurance and mobile phones.
Will just watch the highlights for the ITV games.
#SixNations
Will just watch the highlights for the ITV games.
#SixNations
ITV to screen in-game adverts for first time during rugby unionโs Six Nations
ITV will screen in-game commercials for the first time during the Six Nations opener between France and Ireland at Stade de France on Thursday
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:57 AM
It never ends. I know the commercial channles have to pay a lot to cover these events but you think at least 40 mins we could escape being sold cars, life insurance and mobile phones.
Will just watch the highlights for the ITV games.
#SixNations
Will just watch the highlights for the ITV games.
#SixNations
Good Morning Blue Sky Peeps..into Thursday we go...
a cartoon skunk is standing on a yellow carpet in a room .
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media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Good Morning Blue Sky Peeps..into Thursday we go...
Mid week school disco banger.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#TearsForFears
#Change
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#TearsForFears
#Change
Change (Extended Version)
YouTube video by Tears for Fears - Topic
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Mid week school disco banger.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#TearsForFears
#Change
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#TearsForFears
#Change
Scottish Football
I am LOL ing at the Dundee vs Motherwell game being called off because of 'Unprecedented Rain'.
Its Dundee and its Winter. Would of thought that its pretty normal.
#ScottishPremiership
I am LOL ing at the Dundee vs Motherwell game being called off because of 'Unprecedented Rain'.
Its Dundee and its Winter. Would of thought that its pretty normal.
#ScottishPremiership
February 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Scottish Football
I am LOL ing at the Dundee vs Motherwell game being called off because of 'Unprecedented Rain'.
Its Dundee and its Winter. Would of thought that its pretty normal.
#ScottishPremiership
I am LOL ing at the Dundee vs Motherwell game being called off because of 'Unprecedented Rain'.
Its Dundee and its Winter. Would of thought that its pretty normal.
#ScottishPremiership
Ooh the curlings on
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
Winter Olympics 2026 - Live: Curling Mixed Doubles โ Team GB v Norway
Coverage of the curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB play Norway.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Ooh the curlings on
#WinterOlympics
#WinterOlympics
Was sent out for curry and I have been good and bought AF beer.
a man in a suit and tie is sitting on a couch with a halo on his head and the words that 's me .
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media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Was sent out for curry and I have been good and bought AF beer.
Mid week boot stomper..don't blame me
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#HoundDogTaylor
#Don'tBlameMe
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#HoundDogTaylor
#Don'tBlameMe
Don't Blame Me (remastered)
YouTube video by Hound Dog Taylor - Topic
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Mid week boot stomper..don't blame me
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#HoundDogTaylor
#Don'tBlameMe
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#HoundDogTaylor
#Don'tBlameMe
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Does this decision need to go to VAR?
Our match this evening against Celtic has been postponed.
Following an inspection by one of the match officials he has called the game off in the interests of player safety.
Details for the re-arranged match will be published in due course.
Following an inspection by one of the match officials he has called the game off in the interests of player safety.
Details for the re-arranged match will be published in due course.
February 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Does this decision need to go to VAR?
Ooft.Wonder if all the supporter buses got up from Glasgow and are now turning back...
February 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Ooft.Wonder if all the supporter buses got up from Glasgow and are now turning back...