Ian
@lovingboth.bsky.social
Bi+ / queer activist. Lovingboth on many places, was lvngbth on Twitter & BiFuriosa on both.
It's the best time of the year to buy CameraBag, a fabulously easy and powerful photo manipulation program.
www.nevercenter.com/camerabag
The Pro version adds the ability to do this to videos too. It's just cost me less than a tenner to extend & get all the updates over the next year.
www.nevercenter.com/camerabag
The Pro version adds the ability to do this to videos too. It's just cost me less than a tenner to extend & get all the updates over the next year.
CameraBag - Ultra-intuitive tools for editing photos and videos. | Nevercenter
CameraBag - Ultra-intuitive tools for editing photos and videos.
www.nevercenter.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's the best time of the year to buy CameraBag, a fabulously easy and powerful photo manipulation program.
www.nevercenter.com/camerabag
The Pro version adds the ability to do this to videos too. It's just cost me less than a tenner to extend & get all the updates over the next year.
www.nevercenter.com/camerabag
The Pro version adds the ability to do this to videos too. It's just cost me less than a tenner to extend & get all the updates over the next year.
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You could argue that, in the interests of accuracy, editorial policy should dictate that when prominent "gender critical" people are quoted, they should be described thusly:
- "<GC name>, a middle-aged woman with no relevant qualifications or expertise and an obsession with other people's bits"
- "<GC name>, a middle-aged woman with no relevant qualifications or expertise and an obsession with other people's bits"
To any of my cis followers who might be wondering what's wrong with the BBC's phrasing...
- "biological male" is deliberate misgendering
- it also implies that trans people are somehow being deceptive, because "biology"
- no trans person "identifies as" *anything*. We just *are*
Hope that helps.
- "biological male" is deliberate misgendering
- it also implies that trans people are somehow being deceptive, because "biology"
- no trans person "identifies as" *anything*. We just *are*
Hope that helps.
It looks like that BBC page has been updated in the last few minutes, so that's no longer the last sentence. I think part of it has been moved to this paragraph in the middle of the article, and the age is no longer mentioned:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You could argue that, in the interests of accuracy, editorial policy should dictate that when prominent "gender critical" people are quoted, they should be described thusly:
- "<GC name>, a middle-aged woman with no relevant qualifications or expertise and an obsession with other people's bits"
- "<GC name>, a middle-aged woman with no relevant qualifications or expertise and an obsession with other people's bits"
Was the NFT showing of Stalker that had an audience member complaining about the bum ache that resulted during the talk afterwards just in my imagination?
Some stunning work, but could do with a fast forward button, eg the driving sequences of Solaris.
Some stunning work, but could do with a fast forward button, eg the driving sequences of Solaris.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Was the NFT showing of Stalker that had an audience member complaining about the bum ache that resulted during the talk afterwards just in my imagination?
Some stunning work, but could do with a fast forward button, eg the driving sequences of Solaris.
Some stunning work, but could do with a fast forward button, eg the driving sequences of Solaris.
My name is Harry Smith. Richer than Percy Bysshe Shelley, I outlived him by decades. He called me the "only truly generous" wealthy person he ever knew.
But it's his version of Ozymandias you all know, not mine. At least it now has its own Wikipedia page.
But it's his version of Ozymandias you all know, not mine. At least it now has its own Wikipedia page.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and don't forget to like and subscribe.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and let me know if you have any questions! 🤗
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 AM
My name is Harry Smith. Richer than Percy Bysshe Shelley, I outlived him by decades. He called me the "only truly generous" wealthy person he ever knew.
But it's his version of Ozymandias you all know, not mine. At least it now has its own Wikipedia page.
But it's his version of Ozymandias you all know, not mine. At least it now has its own Wikipedia page.
There is a serious business opportunity renting children to people in the passport checking queue for people arriving at London Luton.
Rejoin the EU, join Schengen.
Rejoin the EU, join Schengen.
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
There is a serious business opportunity renting children to people in the passport checking queue for people arriving at London Luton.
Rejoin the EU, join Schengen.
Rejoin the EU, join Schengen.
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In a decent country, Starmer or the King would have visited an asylum hostel by now.
September 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In a decent country, Starmer or the King would have visited an asylum hostel by now.
Favourite film seen in a cinema on opening day (& first showing): Terminator 2.
Never seen in a cinema: Tar. I wish there was a DVD with director's & actors' commentaries.
Bonus 'seen at film festival before release': tie between Re-Animator, This is Spinal Tap, & Mishima.
Never seen in a cinema: Tar. I wish there was a DVD with director's & actors' commentaries.
Bonus 'seen at film festival before release': tie between Re-Animator, This is Spinal Tap, & Mishima.
My all-time favorite movie that I saw in theaters on its opening weekend: Inglourious Basterds
My all-time favorite movie that I’ve never seen in theaters: The Last of the Mohicans
QT with your answers to these two questions
My all-time favorite movie that I’ve never seen in theaters: The Last of the Mohicans
QT with your answers to these two questions
September 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Favourite film seen in a cinema on opening day (& first showing): Terminator 2.
Never seen in a cinema: Tar. I wish there was a DVD with director's & actors' commentaries.
Bonus 'seen at film festival before release': tie between Re-Animator, This is Spinal Tap, & Mishima.
Never seen in a cinema: Tar. I wish there was a DVD with director's & actors' commentaries.
Bonus 'seen at film festival before release': tie between Re-Animator, This is Spinal Tap, & Mishima.
Chatting to a (very good) magician after a show, he talked about "chance" in relation to one bit of a most impressive trick.
I am still laughing at that: none of the bits were "chance", they were loads of practice and lots of skill.
I am still laughing at that: none of the bits were "chance", they were loads of practice and lots of skill.
August 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Chatting to a (very good) magician after a show, he talked about "chance" in relation to one bit of a most impressive trick.
I am still laughing at that: none of the bits were "chance", they were loads of practice and lots of skill.
I am still laughing at that: none of the bits were "chance", they were loads of practice and lots of skill.
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16% of the UK population was born overseas (21/22 census)
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
July 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
16% of the UK population was born overseas (21/22 census)
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
Guess which is getting more money from the govt:
* Reducing child poverty spread over a decade
* Enabling drivers on the A46 to possibly go around Newark about five minutes faster at a few times a week
It's the second one, of course, getting over £650m rather than £500m.
* Reducing child poverty spread over a decade
* Enabling drivers on the A46 to possibly go around Newark about five minutes faster at a few times a week
It's the second one, of course, getting over £650m rather than £500m.
£500M over a decade for child poverty.
Much better than £0.
But compare:
Derby A38 junctions “upgrade” was estimated at £250M years ago & just approved. Many big highway schemes have negative cost benefit & cause huge harms. A rethink on what we fund is needed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Much better than £0.
But compare:
Derby A38 junctions “upgrade” was estimated at £250M years ago & just approved. Many big highway schemes have negative cost benefit & cause huge harms. A rethink on what we fund is needed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘It’s very personal to me’: Darren Jones on his £500m plan to fight child poverty
Treasury chief secretary says he wants to emulate New Labour support for community groups that changed his life
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Guess which is getting more money from the govt:
* Reducing child poverty spread over a decade
* Enabling drivers on the A46 to possibly go around Newark about five minutes faster at a few times a week
It's the second one, of course, getting over £650m rather than £500m.
* Reducing child poverty spread over a decade
* Enabling drivers on the A46 to possibly go around Newark about five minutes faster at a few times a week
It's the second one, of course, getting over £650m rather than £500m.
Crystal Palace chairman says, according to the BBC, that their relegation from the Europa League to the Conference League over ownership rules is the "biggest injustice in the history of football".
I know some Germans (and Scots) who would disagree...
I know some Germans (and Scots) who would disagree...
July 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Crystal Palace chairman says, according to the BBC, that their relegation from the Europa League to the Conference League over ownership rules is the "biggest injustice in the history of football".
I know some Germans (and Scots) who would disagree...
I know some Germans (and Scots) who would disagree...
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It's two weeks to BiCon 2025.
If you're coming - for the whole thing, for a day, or as part of the online bits - but haven't registered yet, it will make both of our lives easier if you do so in the next couple of days.
If you're coming - for the whole thing, for a day, or as part of the online bits - but haven't registered yet, it will make both of our lives easier if you do so in the next couple of days.
July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's two weeks to BiCon 2025.
If you're coming - for the whole thing, for a day, or as part of the online bits - but haven't registered yet, it will make both of our lives easier if you do so in the next couple of days.
If you're coming - for the whole thing, for a day, or as part of the online bits - but haven't registered yet, it will make both of our lives easier if you do so in the next couple of days.
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Buy our merch! We really need the cash!
Queer badge — Biscuit: Advocacy, Community and Support for Bi+ People
In purple, white or black
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July 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Buy our merch! We really need the cash!
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Three weeks to BiCon 2025!
I will be giving out flyers at Pride in London tomorrow...
I will be giving out flyers at Pride in London tomorrow...
July 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Three weeks to BiCon 2025!
I will be giving out flyers at Pride in London tomorrow...
I will be giving out flyers at Pride in London tomorrow...
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The Daily Telegraph: here’s Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
June 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Daily Telegraph: here’s Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
9 months later: We regret to inform you that Britain’s answer to Rage Against The Machine are political
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It's a month to go to the start of BiCon 2025! Bookings are now open for day tickets and Online BiCon.
2025.bicon.org.uk/bookings-ope...
2025.bicon.org.uk/bookings-ope...
Bookings open for day tickets and Online BiCon 2025 – BiCon 2025
2025.bicon.org.uk
June 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It's a month to go to the start of BiCon 2025! Bookings are now open for day tickets and Online BiCon.
2025.bicon.org.uk/bookings-ope...
2025.bicon.org.uk/bookings-ope...
Bob Geldorf joined the early evening queue for food at the student union's bar seconds after I did when the Boomtown Rats were playing there later that night.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Bob Geldorf joined the early evening queue for food at the student union's bar seconds after I did when the Boomtown Rats were playing there later that night.
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A Brief History of Young People Today Don't Want to Work
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May 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A Brief History of Young People Today Don't Want to Work
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*uses time machine to burst into a room ten years ago*
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
May 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
*uses time machine to burst into a room ten years ago*
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
"I don't have much time, but for the love of god choose Chaos with Ed Miliband™ "
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There’s something really disturbing to me about the way the media, and indeed her own mother, continue to talk about Brianna Ghey - a constant focus on publicising her mental health, as if she’d committed suicide, and never focusing on the transphobia that actually led to her horrific murder.
May 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
There’s something really disturbing to me about the way the media, and indeed her own mother, continue to talk about Brianna Ghey - a constant focus on publicising her mental health, as if she’d committed suicide, and never focusing on the transphobia that actually led to her horrific murder.
.. and of course, Labour will see that as a reason to become more right wing.
Local election results are obviously complicated, but *numerically* it basically looks like Labour lost a ton of seats to the Lib Dems and Greens (good) and the Tories lost even more seats (good) to Reform (very bad)
May 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
.. and of course, Labour will see that as a reason to become more right wing.
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York Pride have just confirmed they will be allowing the Labour Party to march at York Pride (but it's okay because they are also allowing the Tories to do so too! 🙄)
Looks like it's time to organise a blockade against them.
Looks like it's time to organise a blockade against them.
May 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
York Pride have just confirmed they will be allowing the Labour Party to march at York Pride (but it's okay because they are also allowing the Tories to do so too! 🙄)
Looks like it's time to organise a blockade against them.
Looks like it's time to organise a blockade against them.
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I see Ben Summerskil "I can't say the B word in LGB" is sticking the boot into Stonewall and claiming it should have encouraged debate on trans rights www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Honestly Ben, get in the bin. You sucked and you still suck.
Honestly Ben, get in the bin. You sucked and you still suck.
Stonewall’s policy of ‘no debate’ on trans rights was a mistake | Letters
Letters: The LGBTQ+ rights charity’s former head Ben Summerskill and the parent of a trans-identifying young person respond to coverage of the recent supreme court ruling
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I see Ben Summerskil "I can't say the B word in LGB" is sticking the boot into Stonewall and claiming it should have encouraged debate on trans rights www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Honestly Ben, get in the bin. You sucked and you still suck.
Honestly Ben, get in the bin. You sucked and you still suck.
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From @crash-w.bsky.social A powerful legal critique of the UKSC Decision. 'The judgment has jeopardised the UK’s compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights and introduced considerable uncertainty to the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010.’
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
For Women Scotland: a legal critique
Download this article here:Introduction This article critically discusses the judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16. I have tried where possible for it be accessible to n...
www.translegalproject.org
April 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
From @crash-w.bsky.social A powerful legal critique of the UKSC Decision. 'The judgment has jeopardised the UK’s compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights and introduced considerable uncertainty to the interpretation of the Equality Act 2010.’
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...
www.translegalproject.org/post/for-wom...