McNastyPrime
@mcnastyprime.bsky.social
Irish lost in Malaysia.
Rex from #Simulacra2, no really.
Co-host of the McYapAndFries movie podcast, Malaysia’s longest running podcast.
Rex from #Simulacra2, no really.
Co-host of the McYapAndFries movie podcast, Malaysia’s longest running podcast.
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McNastyPrime
@mcnastyprime.bsky.social
· Oct 19
Hello Bluesky, I’m iain, Irishman living in Malaysia. I used to review movies online and on the radio here, I write occasionally and do VoiceOvers too. Oh and I’m also an IT project manager and accidentally became a CTO in my last job. 🤷♂️ I’m freelancing now. I post a lot of food pics.
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Okay, it's been a week since release. Reception has been AWESOME, much much more than I expected for such a niche thing! Thank you! ❤️ A few thoughts (thread).
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Okay, it's been a week since release. Reception has been AWESOME, much much more than I expected for such a niche thing! Thank you! ❤️ A few thoughts (thread).
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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Some close friends to be get a little frustrated in my tendency to priortise luck in my own career, as they know how I work. I try to explain that work just is buying a lottery ticket. It's necessary, but certainly not sufficient. I know many folks who've worked as hard but the dice have been cruel.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Some close friends to be get a little frustrated in my tendency to priortise luck in my own career, as they know how I work. I try to explain that work just is buying a lottery ticket. It's necessary, but certainly not sufficient. I know many folks who've worked as hard but the dice have been cruel.
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The average medieval peasant could not buy a gas station delta 9 gummy and watch “Scooter Fail Compilation 5” on YouTube, which makes it difficult to compare GDP across time
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The average medieval peasant could not buy a gas station delta 9 gummy and watch “Scooter Fail Compilation 5” on YouTube, which makes it difficult to compare GDP across time
Did the use the College Humor/Dropout Batman as a reference?
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Did the use the College Humor/Dropout Batman as a reference?
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My contribution to the discourse around "should writers be paid or should you steal their work" is: Yes, we should be paid.
ALSO! I'm very proud of my book. If you buy it, I do not mind what format you buy it in, where you get it or if you get it from a library 💚 bookshop.org/p/books/burn...
ALSO! I'm very proud of my book. If you buy it, I do not mind what format you buy it in, where you get it or if you get it from a library 💚 bookshop.org/p/books/burn...
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My contribution to the discourse around "should writers be paid or should you steal their work" is: Yes, we should be paid.
ALSO! I'm very proud of my book. If you buy it, I do not mind what format you buy it in, where you get it or if you get it from a library 💚 bookshop.org/p/books/burn...
ALSO! I'm very proud of my book. If you buy it, I do not mind what format you buy it in, where you get it or if you get it from a library 💚 bookshop.org/p/books/burn...
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If you have ever thought that my journalism or my first book were net positives for the world, understand that they probably would not exist if I did not have a spouse who paid the mortgage. If I'd been a solo earner/parent, I likely would have left criticism, journalism or book writing long ago.
And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
If you have ever thought that my journalism or my first book were net positives for the world, understand that they probably would not exist if I did not have a spouse who paid the mortgage. If I'd been a solo earner/parent, I likely would have left criticism, journalism or book writing long ago.
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zoom in to see how happy tbh
When you are smiling because you know you found just the right stick for the nest and your partner will be SO happy!
#LakeCasitas #BaldEagles #Birds #Nature #Photography
#LakeCasitas #BaldEagles #Birds #Nature #Photography
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
zoom in to see how happy tbh
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Can’t stop thinking about this new Hot Toys Batman figure.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Can’t stop thinking about this new Hot Toys Batman figure.
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"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"It is against the TOS to be talked into suicide by our LLM" is possibly the most evil tech bro thing I've ever read
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Norm on the appeal of gambling says it better than I could. www.welcometohellworld.com/hope-is-a-wo...
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Norm on the appeal of gambling says it better than I could. www.welcometohellworld.com/hope-is-a-wo...
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this is also why it was great to have slapfights about Star Wars rankings yesterday, that's the kind of shit that makes Online worth it
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
this is also why it was great to have slapfights about Star Wars rankings yesterday, that's the kind of shit that makes Online worth it
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my take on Food Discourse is that it's always ridiculous but it's also nice to be fighting about dumb internet shit again instead of dealing with Oppressive Despair all the time so please keep posting your bad takes
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
my take on Food Discourse is that it's always ridiculous but it's also nice to be fighting about dumb internet shit again instead of dealing with Oppressive Despair all the time so please keep posting your bad takes
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Black Friday sale!
Get all instructions for 40% off through Dec 2nd using the code "BLACKFRIDAY" on my website (or Rebrickable)!
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Get all instructions for 40% off through Dec 2nd using the code "BLACKFRIDAY" on my website (or Rebrickable)!
liliumbrickyards.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Black Friday sale!
Get all instructions for 40% off through Dec 2nd using the code "BLACKFRIDAY" on my website (or Rebrickable)!
liliumbrickyards.com
Get all instructions for 40% off through Dec 2nd using the code "BLACKFRIDAY" on my website (or Rebrickable)!
liliumbrickyards.com
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Damn. The one Christmas we’re not going back to Dublin….
The most interesting Christmas sandwiches in Dublin right now - we're talking Christmas tree mayo; whiskey and orange glazed ham; pigs in blankets gildas and more... www.allthefood.ie/single-post/the-most-interesting-christmas-sandwiches-in-dublin-right-now-2025
The most interesting Christmas sandwiches in Dublin right now - 2025
This article used to be "where to get a Christmas sandwich in Dublin", but each year more and more places jump on the festive sandwich bandwagon, so instead it's where to get the most interesting…
www.allthefood.ie
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Damn. The one Christmas we’re not going back to Dublin….
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No one at the rap battle will wait for me to type my prompts
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
No one at the rap battle will wait for me to type my prompts
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In tribute to the recently departed Robert Redford, this month's Wild Strawberries screening is THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. This year celebrating it's 50th anniversary, the 1975 classic, directed by Sydney Pollack, graces the IFI screens 26/11 and 28/11.
Buy tickets now 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4odOkrq
Buy tickets now 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4odOkrq
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In tribute to the recently departed Robert Redford, this month's Wild Strawberries screening is THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. This year celebrating it's 50th anniversary, the 1975 classic, directed by Sydney Pollack, graces the IFI screens 26/11 and 28/11.
Buy tickets now 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4odOkrq
Buy tickets now 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4odOkrq
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Mandela effect is the logical culmination of conspiracy theory brain, you would rather construct an entire fictional parallel universe than admit you misremembered something.
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Mandela effect is the logical culmination of conspiracy theory brain, you would rather construct an entire fictional parallel universe than admit you misremembered something.
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i can't imagine a more profound example of late-stage capitalism than a giant peanut in a top hat and monocle selling you other peanuts to eat
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
i can't imagine a more profound example of late-stage capitalism than a giant peanut in a top hat and monocle selling you other peanuts to eat
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November 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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I crammed all of your favorite video game podcasts into one Holiday Special!
What are your favorite gamers grateful for?
Hear from @kumail.bsky.social and Emily V. Gordon, @austinwalker.bsky.social @lucyjames.games @blessingjr.bsky.social @chrisbratt.bsky.social @teanah.bsky.social, and more!
What are your favorite gamers grateful for?
Hear from @kumail.bsky.social and Emily V. Gordon, @austinwalker.bsky.social @lucyjames.games @blessingjr.bsky.social @chrisbratt.bsky.social @teanah.bsky.social, and more!
18 reasons to be thankful for video games
According to 19 guests, including members of The Indoor Kids, Kinda Funny, and Triple Click
postgame.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I crammed all of your favorite video game podcasts into one Holiday Special!
What are your favorite gamers grateful for?
Hear from @kumail.bsky.social and Emily V. Gordon, @austinwalker.bsky.social @lucyjames.games @blessingjr.bsky.social @chrisbratt.bsky.social @teanah.bsky.social, and more!
What are your favorite gamers grateful for?
Hear from @kumail.bsky.social and Emily V. Gordon, @austinwalker.bsky.social @lucyjames.games @blessingjr.bsky.social @chrisbratt.bsky.social @teanah.bsky.social, and more!
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This call campaign is working. If youve been calling since mov 1st, youre a trooper! If you havent called yet, now is a fantastic time to do so! Please help us pressure paypros and push back against censorship!
#SaveSpeech
starting Nov 1st we're entering the holiday season, which is a big stress point for big businesses like Mastercard and Visa. These Paypros havent stopped cracking down on Adult Content, so we need to jump back into calling them in full force again!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
starting Nov 1st we're entering the holiday season, which is a big stress point for big businesses like Mastercard and Visa. These Paypros havent stopped cracking down on Adult Content, so we need to jump back into calling them in full force again!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This call campaign is working. If youve been calling since mov 1st, youre a trooper! If you havent called yet, now is a fantastic time to do so! Please help us pressure paypros and push back against censorship!
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I got so stoned at a Mets game once I compared the Jumbotron to the top screen of a Nintendo DS bc it had “a bunch of useful contextual information” and the field to the bottom screen bc “it’s where the game is actually played”
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I got so stoned at a Mets game once I compared the Jumbotron to the top screen of a Nintendo DS bc it had “a bunch of useful contextual information” and the field to the bottom screen bc “it’s where the game is actually played”