John Information
@katstevens.bsky.social
Can still name more than six songs by 2 Unlimited
Another argument for putting all computers in the bin, including the one I'm typing on theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me
Summary: An AI agent of unknown ownership autonomously wrote and published a personalized hit piece about me after I rejected its code, attempting to damage my reputation and shame me into acceptin…
theshamblog.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Another argument for putting all computers in the bin, including the one I'm typing on theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-...
The weather has reminded me of a Margaret Mahy short story about a town where it rains constantly, and anyone slagging it off is arrested
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The weather has reminded me of a Margaret Mahy short story about a town where it rains constantly, and anyone slagging it off is arrested
"Relaxed on the equipment"
February 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
"Relaxed on the equipment"
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“We built the web on optimistic assumptions. We assumed good faith. We assumed people would respect robots.txt because we all understood we were building something great together. The Web was supposed to be for everyone.”
This is a very true, very depressing read.
This is a very true, very depressing read.
February 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
“We built the web on optimistic assumptions. We assumed good faith. We assumed people would respect robots.txt because we all understood we were building something great together. The Web was supposed to be for everyone.”
This is a very true, very depressing read.
This is a very true, very depressing read.
5cm Prince remix sort of afternoon www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV93...
Katamari Forever Soundtrack - Katamari on the Rocks (5cm Prince Remix)
YouTube video by Pavel Paškevič
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February 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
5cm Prince remix sort of afternoon www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV93...
Encountered this banger on a 2023 Sherelle mix www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx6u...
Bad Boombox - Baile Da Plataforma (Brazil Bootleg)
YouTube video by Mikelis Ludins (mickyman)
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February 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Encountered this banger on a 2023 Sherelle mix www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx6u...
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Nothing but respect for the *real* social network for bots
February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Nothing but respect for the *real* social network for bots
Going in on Traitors Ireland
February 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Going in on Traitors Ireland
Tag yrself I am ANOMALOUS RESULTS WHICH PERSIST DESPITE STRONG MANAGEMENT DISAPPROVAL
(the management is me)
(the management is me)
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Tag yrself I am ANOMALOUS RESULTS WHICH PERSIST DESPITE STRONG MANAGEMENT DISAPPROVAL
(the management is me)
(the management is me)
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On this day, 2 years ago. I sat in bed and said to myself, 'Why haven't you finally made that compilation of Jim McDonald from Coronation Street, absolutely battering people to Motörhead? So I did.'
Enjoy! It will forever be my greatest contribution to society.
Enjoy! It will forever be my greatest contribution to society.
January 31, 2026 at 9:06 AM
On this day, 2 years ago. I sat in bed and said to myself, 'Why haven't you finally made that compilation of Jim McDonald from Coronation Street, absolutely battering people to Motörhead? So I did.'
Enjoy! It will forever be my greatest contribution to society.
Enjoy! It will forever be my greatest contribution to society.
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january 30th: a partially formed mr. blobby stands by the perimeter fence and screams for thirty seconds before disappearing
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM
january 30th: a partially formed mr. blobby stands by the perimeter fence and screams for thirty seconds before disappearing
@unchcrosswords.com issue 2 is here! Looking forward to getting stuck in
January 24, 2026 at 11:33 AM
@unchcrosswords.com issue 2 is here! Looking forward to getting stuck in
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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.
I think Kyren would play better if he went back to having frosted tips. I am an expert and I am right.
January 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I think Kyren would play better if he went back to having frosted tips. I am an expert and I am right.
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sorry to say, this is a much funnier way to heel than Wolf. Vaguely terrifying heel is fine, but deadpan shithead heel is premium kayfabe, the lie about going to the sun is right on the line
The interview with Legend in the Radio Times is absolutely brilliant
January 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
sorry to say, this is a much funnier way to heel than Wolf. Vaguely terrifying heel is fine, but deadpan shithead heel is premium kayfabe, the lie about going to the sun is right on the line
Oooo they stole this exact game idea off De Mol #TheTraitors
January 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Oooo they stole this exact game idea off De Mol #TheTraitors
So far I have spent 2026 doing this STUPID STUPID GAME thomaswc.com/2025.html (basically a 45x45 connections wall 🫠)
2025
thomaswc.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
So far I have spent 2026 doing this STUPID STUPID GAME thomaswc.com/2025.html (basically a 45x45 connections wall 🫠)
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A cetiri-zine
I recently met a new friend who found out he is allergic to cats after adopting one. It turns out the cat is allergic to humans. They get complimentary allergy shots. I want someone to make a webcomic about them.
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A cetiri-zine
Time for the traditional singalong to Sad But True by Metallica while parboiling potatoes
December 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Time for the traditional singalong to Sad But True by Metallica while parboiling potatoes
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Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
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My colleague @juliacushion.bsky.social made a “sunlight optimism” spreadsheet, my colleague @zarino.co.uk said there should be a postcode lookup version, I have the day off, the kid has gone swimming, and so, I present:
The Sunlight Optimism Calculator: dracos.co.uk/made/sunligh...
The Sunlight Optimism Calculator: dracos.co.uk/made/sunligh...
December 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My colleague @juliacushion.bsky.social made a “sunlight optimism” spreadsheet, my colleague @zarino.co.uk said there should be a postcode lookup version, I have the day off, the kid has gone swimming, and so, I present:
The Sunlight Optimism Calculator: dracos.co.uk/made/sunligh...
The Sunlight Optimism Calculator: dracos.co.uk/made/sunligh...
Rewatching Drag Race series 5 (w/ the Untucked eps too). It's like that series of Big Brother where they reduced the living space and didn't give them enough food (ie amazing)
December 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Rewatching Drag Race series 5 (w/ the Untucked eps too). It's like that series of Big Brother where they reduced the living space and didn't give them enough food (ie amazing)
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For all those technical questions about whether we're running out of Christmas crisps...
December 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
For all those technical questions about whether we're running out of Christmas crisps...
First time I've managed to finish a Grau Genius xword. Phewww 😰
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
First time I've managed to finish a Grau Genius xword. Phewww 😰