Thomas W. (AKA Gull)
@gamergull.bsky.social
Hey there! I'm a late 30s guy living in Burnaby, Canada. I enjoy photography, adventures, food, craft beer, rhythm games, and seagulls.
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Email from a student who turned in a ChatGPT essay. Not even looking at the ChatGPT output in the apology 🥴
![Dear [Professor’s Name],
I want to sincerely apologize for my actions regarding my midterm submission.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fs6z2b756buwsdsjkle6utfi/bafkreiecvhzfgr4tlwyy2mvpbvjncqkysytwsxvidaoressh7peonoso3y@jpeg)
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Email from a student who turned in a ChatGPT essay. Not even looking at the ChatGPT output in the apology 🥴
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Baby pigeon mystery.
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Baby pigeon mystery.
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
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Bluesky needs a bit of a culture shift
I'm noticing that engagement has kindof been cratering, but favs haven't. People will fav a post but not comment or repost it, I've noticed this with others as well.
If you like something, spread it! Try commenting to bump it or repost it eh?
I'm noticing that engagement has kindof been cratering, but favs haven't. People will fav a post but not comment or repost it, I've noticed this with others as well.
If you like something, spread it! Try commenting to bump it or repost it eh?
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bluesky needs a bit of a culture shift
I'm noticing that engagement has kindof been cratering, but favs haven't. People will fav a post but not comment or repost it, I've noticed this with others as well.
If you like something, spread it! Try commenting to bump it or repost it eh?
I'm noticing that engagement has kindof been cratering, but favs haven't. People will fav a post but not comment or repost it, I've noticed this with others as well.
If you like something, spread it! Try commenting to bump it or repost it eh?
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Asking people for reciprocal follows on Bluesky is more likely to get you blocked.
Engage with people — preferably accounts that do NOT have thousands of followers — and your followers will come.
This is a year-old post I wrote, but the basics are still true for getting started here.
Engage with people — preferably accounts that do NOT have thousands of followers — and your followers will come.
This is a year-old post I wrote, but the basics are still true for getting started here.
Bluesky for Beginners
Very Basic Tips on Getting Going
cuntinglinguist.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Asking people for reciprocal follows on Bluesky is more likely to get you blocked.
Engage with people — preferably accounts that do NOT have thousands of followers — and your followers will come.
This is a year-old post I wrote, but the basics are still true for getting started here.
Engage with people — preferably accounts that do NOT have thousands of followers — and your followers will come.
This is a year-old post I wrote, but the basics are still true for getting started here.
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great sunrise AND got the front seat on the train
7:40am and the day has already peaked
7:40am and the day has already peaked
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
great sunrise AND got the front seat on the train
7:40am and the day has already peaked
7:40am and the day has already peaked
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![Comic. Two-column table. Column A lists planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Column B has checkmark boxes for whether the planets have rings: the outer planets’ boxes are checked, and Earth has a red check. [Earth with a ring with an array pf points around it. An arrow labeled “Geostationary Satellite Bel”t points to the ring.] [caption] Astronomy fact: A century ago, Earth didn’t have rings, but we have one now! It’s where all the satellite dishes are pointed.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifauh76r3os5nnzjvkcz5sl2pgx5iz4sgkxebqjw3aogjn6e677aa@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
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ME: a doctor put a curse on me
WIFE: which doctor
ME: yes
WIFE: which doctor
ME: yes
October 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
ME: a doctor put a curse on me
WIFE: which doctor
ME: yes
WIFE: which doctor
ME: yes
Bonus: Two servings of avocado toast for $6.50. Unreal deal!
October 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Bonus: Two servings of avocado toast for $6.50. Unreal deal!
Yesterday's treat. I tasted a Kölsch, pale ale, brown ale, and IPA from Wildeye Brewing in North Vancouver.
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yesterday's treat. I tasted a Kölsch, pale ale, brown ale, and IPA from Wildeye Brewing in North Vancouver.
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daily hive are y’all okay
Neutral places to breakup in Metro Vancouver this autumn | Lifestyle
Autumn is often called “breakup season.” If you’re ending things, here are the most neutral and low-drama breakup spots in Metro Vancouver.
dailyhive.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
daily hive are y’all okay
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Is this a check to see if I can order one more beer?
October 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Is this a check to see if I can order one more beer?
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DMV Worker: Stop staring at your phone while I take your driver's license photo
Guy: But this is how I look when I drive
Guy: But this is how I look when I drive
September 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
DMV Worker: Stop staring at your phone while I take your driver's license photo
Guy: But this is how I look when I drive
Guy: But this is how I look when I drive
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(solemnly) You've had mail.
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
(solemnly) You've had mail.
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California Gull. British Columbia, #Canada
Shake it off!
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #birding
Shake it off!
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #birding
September 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
California Gull. British Columbia, #Canada
Shake it off!
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #birding
Shake it off!
#birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #birding
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So this is the Vancouver transit to work mode share map
As you can see - the skytrain works. Otherwise, people living in South and East Van are more likely to ride the bus or skytrain to work, as well as other areas.
see Census Mapper: censusmapper.ca/maps/3719#11...
As you can see - the skytrain works. Otherwise, people living in South and East Van are more likely to ride the bus or skytrain to work, as well as other areas.
see Census Mapper: censusmapper.ca/maps/3719#11...
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
So this is the Vancouver transit to work mode share map
As you can see - the skytrain works. Otherwise, people living in South and East Van are more likely to ride the bus or skytrain to work, as well as other areas.
see Census Mapper: censusmapper.ca/maps/3719#11...
As you can see - the skytrain works. Otherwise, people living in South and East Van are more likely to ride the bus or skytrain to work, as well as other areas.
see Census Mapper: censusmapper.ca/maps/3719#11...
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In my opinion, if a graph doesn't immediately illustrate a clear idea or narrative on first glance, then it's a bad graph.
If you need to closely examine a graph to suss out the meaning of the data, it would be much better to just explain it with words, rather than a messy and ambiguous chart.
If you need to closely examine a graph to suss out the meaning of the data, it would be much better to just explain it with words, rather than a messy and ambiguous chart.
September 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In my opinion, if a graph doesn't immediately illustrate a clear idea or narrative on first glance, then it's a bad graph.
If you need to closely examine a graph to suss out the meaning of the data, it would be much better to just explain it with words, rather than a messy and ambiguous chart.
If you need to closely examine a graph to suss out the meaning of the data, it would be much better to just explain it with words, rather than a messy and ambiguous chart.
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I've been doing some film photography lately (with various success). I'm still finding my footing, but I like the nostalgia of it and I like really thinking about a photo before I take it
September 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I've been doing some film photography lately (with various success). I'm still finding my footing, but I like the nostalgia of it and I like really thinking about a photo before I take it
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Let's cheer the Canadian women dominating world rugby. They had to crowd source to raise the money to even get into the tournament. Nobody took them seriously. They crushed the New Zealand giants. They are going into the finals.
Come on fellow Canucks - is the real miracle team.
So proud.
Come on fellow Canucks - is the real miracle team.
So proud.
September 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Let's cheer the Canadian women dominating world rugby. They had to crowd source to raise the money to even get into the tournament. Nobody took them seriously. They crushed the New Zealand giants. They are going into the finals.
Come on fellow Canucks - is the real miracle team.
So proud.
Come on fellow Canucks - is the real miracle team.
So proud.
The end of a pleasant Sunday in Vancouver.
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The end of a pleasant Sunday in Vancouver.
Today's kayaking snapshot. The weather was perfect!
September 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Today's kayaking snapshot. The weather was perfect!
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Linguistic map of Europe.
September 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Linguistic map of Europe.
Current mood:
September 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Current mood: