Kate Bevan
@katebevan.com
Cat pics, tech, ranting. Sweary. Londoner.
thank you for your service, Simon π
January 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
thank you for your service, Simon π
yeah, it's nonsense. And also, it's fine to want to do nice pampering things - I wish people were more upfront about saying "I like spending money on nice things for myself" and didn't feel the need to dress it up in pseudoscience bollocks.
January 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
yeah, it's nonsense. And also, it's fine to want to do nice pampering things - I wish people were more upfront about saying "I like spending money on nice things for myself" and didn't feel the need to dress it up in pseudoscience bollocks.
I'm fine with pampering, and honestly, I wish people were more upfront about "I like spending money on nice things for myself" and didn't feel the need to dress it up in pseudoscience and nonsense
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I'm fine with pampering, and honestly, I wish people were more upfront about "I like spending money on nice things for myself" and didn't feel the need to dress it up in pseudoscience and nonsense
Spending money on "hyperbaric oxygen chambers" is a sign that you a) have too much money and b) not enough brain cells. (Also, can't wait for Apple to notice that the one in this freebie puff piece is called an Airpod.) www.thetimes.com/life-style/h...
Why hyperbaric oxygen chambers are my new addiction
A blast of fresh air in your lunch break? Yes, please: oxygen chambers supposedly boost your health and complexion β and are coming to a high street near you
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Spending money on "hyperbaric oxygen chambers" is a sign that you a) have too much money and b) not enough brain cells. (Also, can't wait for Apple to notice that the one in this freebie puff piece is called an Airpod.) www.thetimes.com/life-style/h...
I basically don't police other people's language choices, but this one is important
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I basically don't police other people's language choices, but this one is important
I've been off since Christmas Eve so my lap has been entirely at her disposal for nearly three weeks, and she is DISPLEASED that I've had to pick up the work laptop again!
January 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I've been off since Christmas Eve so my lap has been entirely at her disposal for nearly three weeks, and she is DISPLEASED that I've had to pick up the work laptop again!
Reposted by Kate Bevan
It's a real mystery why Apple didn't go with Grok for this.
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It's a real mystery why Apple didn't go with Grok for this.
poor daft orange boy - and poor you!
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
poor daft orange boy - and poor you!
oh NO! How has he got ulcers on his eyes?
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
oh NO! How has he got ulcers on his eyes?
yup. Just use the phrase the key charity asks you to use, for god's sake
January 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
yup. Just use the phrase the key charity asks you to use, for god's sake
In short, the phrase "child pornography" is not fine, and given one objection to the preferred "child sex abuse material" (CSAM) is "people don't know that phrase", then perhaps we should make a point of using it so that we all do become familiar with it.
January 12, 2026 at 7:44 PM
In short, the phrase "child pornography" is not fine, and given one objection to the preferred "child sex abuse material" (CSAM) is "people don't know that phrase", then perhaps we should make a point of using it so that we all do become familiar with it.
I note the OP thinks the phrase "child pornography" is fine because people know we're not talking about adult entertainment, but I defer to the NSPCC, which is very clear on why it shouldn't be used learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/why-lan...
Why language matters: why we should never use βchild pornographyβ and always say child sexual abuse material | NSPCC Learning
This blog post looks at the significant impact of using the term 'child sexual abuse material' instead of βchild pornographyβ which diminishes the seriousness of the crime. It is aimed at anyone worki...
learning.nspcc.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I note the OP thinks the phrase "child pornography" is fine because people know we're not talking about adult entertainment, but I defer to the NSPCC, which is very clear on why it shouldn't be used learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/why-lan...
the NSPCC is very clear about not using the phrase "child porn". learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/why-lan...
January 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
the NSPCC is very clear about not using the phrase "child porn". learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/why-lan...
Badenoch is so incompetent on every level (also, once more for those at the back, please don't use the phrase "child pornograpy". Porn is legal adult entertainment; children are not part of that. This is child sex abuse material we're talking about here.)
βDeepfake child pornography is fine as long as only adults get to see itβ is a curious place for the modern Conservative Party to find itself, but here we are
January 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Badenoch is so incompetent on every level (also, once more for those at the back, please don't use the phrase "child pornograpy". Porn is legal adult entertainment; children are not part of that. This is child sex abuse material we're talking about here.)
she is displeased about my need to have my laptop on my lap!
January 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
she is displeased about my need to have my laptop on my lap!
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January 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Her Majesty doesn't really negotiate ...
January 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Her Majesty doesn't really negotiate ...
fortunately she does not have opposable thumbs!
January 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
fortunately she does not have opposable thumbs!
I'm sure cats increase their mass by several orders of magnitude when they want attention
January 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I'm sure cats increase their mass by several orders of magnitude when they want attention
ha ha, that's a very clear instruction!
January 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
ha ha, that's a very clear instruction!
sadly I can't edit with voice dictation!
January 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
sadly I can't edit with voice dictation!
She's being more polite than Daphne!
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
She's being more polite than Daphne!