Graham Cox
@grahamcox82.bsky.social
Software developer, professionally in Java but tinkering in Rust and Go.
Cisgender He/him but I'll answer to anything vaguely polite.
@grahamcox82 from Twitter if you're looking.
Cisgender He/him but I'll answer to anything vaguely polite.
@grahamcox82 from Twitter if you're looking.
If you're considering posting your #SpotifyWrapped, you might want to reconsider. Turns out Spotify are both pro AI and pro ICE.
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you're considering posting your #SpotifyWrapped, you might want to reconsider. Turns out Spotify are both pro AI and pro ICE.
Everyone pointing out that MRIs are not preventative are missing the point.
All the while you're saying that, you're not demanding the release of the Epstein files.
So, they're helping to prevent that...
All the while you're saying that, you're not demanding the release of the Epstein files.
So, they're helping to prevent that...
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Everyone pointing out that MRIs are not preventative are missing the point.
All the while you're saying that, you're not demanding the release of the Epstein files.
So, they're helping to prevent that...
All the while you're saying that, you're not demanding the release of the Epstein files.
So, they're helping to prevent that...
A Christmas movie is one that only works if it involves Christmas.
Many "Christmas" movies would work at any time of year. For example, Home Alone would work equally well at Easter.
Die Hard requires a company-wide party in the middle of winter. Christmas is really the only choice...
Many "Christmas" movies would work at any time of year. For example, Home Alone would work equally well at Easter.
Die Hard requires a company-wide party in the middle of winter. Christmas is really the only choice...
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A Christmas movie is one that only works if it involves Christmas.
Many "Christmas" movies would work at any time of year. For example, Home Alone would work equally well at Easter.
Die Hard requires a company-wide party in the middle of winter. Christmas is really the only choice...
Many "Christmas" movies would work at any time of year. For example, Home Alone would work equally well at Easter.
Die Hard requires a company-wide party in the middle of winter. Christmas is really the only choice...
Is @arcountry.bsky.social just broken?
About 3 hours ago when walking the dog, it was playing just music with no Bush&Richie.
Now, 3 hours later, it's playing exactly the same songs! Like it's a short playlist on repeat...
About 3 hours ago when walking the dog, it was playing just music with no Bush&Richie.
Now, 3 hours later, it's playing exactly the same songs! Like it's a short playlist on repeat...
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Is @arcountry.bsky.social just broken?
About 3 hours ago when walking the dog, it was playing just music with no Bush&Richie.
Now, 3 hours later, it's playing exactly the same songs! Like it's a short playlist on repeat...
About 3 hours ago when walking the dog, it was playing just music with no Bush&Richie.
Now, 3 hours later, it's playing exactly the same songs! Like it's a short playlist on repeat...
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The #SendGrid phishing attacks are relentless. And some are quite believable. If I actually had a SendGrid account I might almost believe some of them!
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The #SendGrid phishing attacks are relentless. And some are quite believable. If I actually had a SendGrid account I might almost believe some of them!
Every year, I carefully roll up the Christmas lights and neatly put them away in their boxes.
And every year, when I get them out, they're a huge knotted mess.
How does this happen?!?
And every year, when I get them out, they're a huge knotted mess.
How does this happen?!?
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Every year, I carefully roll up the Christmas lights and neatly put them away in their boxes.
And every year, when I get them out, they're a huge knotted mess.
How does this happen?!?
And every year, when I get them out, they're a huge knotted mess.
How does this happen?!?
Reposted by Graham Cox
This option was turned off in my Gmail and Workspace settings, but I opt-out on so many AI options.I may not remember changing this particular setting. I don't want AI "helping" me, stealing my data or touching anything on my computers, tablets, etc.
Check this setting immediately, friends!
Check this setting immediately, friends!
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This option was turned off in my Gmail and Workspace settings, but I opt-out on so many AI options.I may not remember changing this particular setting. I don't want AI "helping" me, stealing my data or touching anything on my computers, tablets, etc.
Check this setting immediately, friends!
Check this setting immediately, friends!
I've just started a new game of Baldurs Gate 1. Dwarven Cleric of Tempus.
I've not spoken to Gorion yet. And I've broken two warhammers already!
I've not spoken to Gorion yet. And I've broken two warhammers already!
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I've just started a new game of Baldurs Gate 1. Dwarven Cleric of Tempus.
I've not spoken to Gorion yet. And I've broken two warhammers already!
I've not spoken to Gorion yet. And I've broken two warhammers already!
Reposted by Graham Cox
Whatever is in those files ?
Happened to HUMANS
because we can not get our shit together about folks boundaries being respected
The refusal to handle misogyny to acknowledge we chose to ignore it
KILLS AND TRAUMATIZES folks every damn day and may dismantle this country
And it’s not funny
Happened to HUMANS
because we can not get our shit together about folks boundaries being respected
The refusal to handle misogyny to acknowledge we chose to ignore it
KILLS AND TRAUMATIZES folks every damn day and may dismantle this country
And it’s not funny
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Whatever is in those files ?
Happened to HUMANS
because we can not get our shit together about folks boundaries being respected
The refusal to handle misogyny to acknowledge we chose to ignore it
KILLS AND TRAUMATIZES folks every damn day and may dismantle this country
And it’s not funny
Happened to HUMANS
because we can not get our shit together about folks boundaries being respected
The refusal to handle misogyny to acknowledge we chose to ignore it
KILLS AND TRAUMATIZES folks every damn day and may dismantle this country
And it’s not funny
I can't quite work out if Trump calling for GOP to vote to release the Epstein files is because:
- he thinks they still won't but he's trying to look innocent
- he now believes that he'll get away with being a proven pedophile
- he's forgotten he's a pedophile
- his handlers have forced him to
- he thinks they still won't but he's trying to look innocent
- he now believes that he'll get away with being a proven pedophile
- he's forgotten he's a pedophile
- his handlers have forced him to
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I can't quite work out if Trump calling for GOP to vote to release the Epstein files is because:
- he thinks they still won't but he's trying to look innocent
- he now believes that he'll get away with being a proven pedophile
- he's forgotten he's a pedophile
- his handlers have forced him to
- he thinks they still won't but he's trying to look innocent
- he now believes that he'll get away with being a proven pedophile
- he's forgotten he's a pedophile
- his handlers have forced him to
For anyone who's seen Don't Tell The Bride (out of choice, or otherwise) - which is the worst episode? We can't decide between:
- Hollie And James - car park roof
- Hayley And Ben - hot tubs
But there are so many bad ones to choose from...
- Hollie And James - car park roof
- Hayley And Ben - hot tubs
But there are so many bad ones to choose from...
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For anyone who's seen Don't Tell The Bride (out of choice, or otherwise) - which is the worst episode? We can't decide between:
- Hollie And James - car park roof
- Hayley And Ben - hot tubs
But there are so many bad ones to choose from...
- Hollie And James - car park roof
- Hayley And Ben - hot tubs
But there are so many bad ones to choose from...
Who else thinks that someone suggesting Epstein isn't a pedophile because he "wasn't into 8-year-olds", but instead "liked 15-year-old girls [...] that could pass for even younger than they were" is potentially a pedophile themselves? 🤮😡
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Who else thinks that someone suggesting Epstein isn't a pedophile because he "wasn't into 8-year-olds", but instead "liked 15-year-old girls [...] that could pass for even younger than they were" is potentially a pedophile themselves? 🤮😡
I find it both amusing that Kelly Sutton on @arcountry.bsky.social still refers to the other place as Twitter instead of X, and yet also appalled that they're still on there given the state of it these days...
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I find it both amusing that Kelly Sutton on @arcountry.bsky.social still refers to the other place as Twitter instead of X, and yet also appalled that they're still on there given the state of it these days...
Age yourself with gaming
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Age yourself with gaming
I'm watching #Woodcreek episode 2 on YouTube. I'm 22 minutes in, and I've just had my 6th advert interruption! (Well,5 interruptions and 1 before it started.) Only 5 seconds for each of them but it's still a bit OTT...
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I'm watching #Woodcreek episode 2 on YouTube. I'm 22 minutes in, and I've just had my 6th advert interruption! (Well,5 interruptions and 1 before it started.) Only 5 seconds for each of them but it's still a bit OTT...
Petition: Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels
We think each year, individuals suffer because of loud fireworks. We believe horses, dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife can be terrified by noisy fireworks and many people find them intolerable.
petition.parliament.uk
November 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Petition: Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Sorry, but losing titles and moving to another posh estate is not ‘punishment’ for CSE!!!
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Sorry, but losing titles and moving to another posh estate is not ‘punishment’ for CSE!!!
I'm conflicted.
On the one hand, I keep considering a new #StardewValley farm.
On the other hand, time and brain power aren't exactly in high availability right now...
On the one hand, I keep considering a new #StardewValley farm.
On the other hand, time and brain power aren't exactly in high availability right now...
October 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I'm conflicted.
On the one hand, I keep considering a new #StardewValley farm.
On the other hand, time and brain power aren't exactly in high availability right now...
On the one hand, I keep considering a new #StardewValley farm.
On the other hand, time and brain power aren't exactly in high availability right now...
You have a smart TV? That's cute, I had a....
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
You have a smart TV? That's cute, I had a....
We all know that Mike Johnson is refusing to recall the House because he knows this will ultimately lead to the Epstein Files being released.
We're all assuming that he doesn't want this because - as we know - Trump is in them.
But what if it's because Mike Johnson is in them himself?
We're all assuming that he doesn't want this because - as we know - Trump is in them.
But what if it's because Mike Johnson is in them himself?
October 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We all know that Mike Johnson is refusing to recall the House because he knows this will ultimately lead to the Epstein Files being released.
We're all assuming that he doesn't want this because - as we know - Trump is in them.
But what if it's because Mike Johnson is in them himself?
We're all assuming that he doesn't want this because - as we know - Trump is in them.
But what if it's because Mike Johnson is in them himself?