Mike Wallis
@nalsa.bsky.social
Purveyors of rambling stories with no point
Enragement = Engagement. It is only about the clicks. The fact that people are talking about *them* is what they care about, they fundamentally do not care about the tone in which their names are mentioned.
December 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Enragement = Engagement. It is only about the clicks. The fact that people are talking about *them* is what they care about, they fundamentally do not care about the tone in which their names are mentioned.
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Once upon a time, this would have been a bit of a red flag.
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Once upon a time, this would have been a bit of a red flag.
I used to think that their inability to see stuff was just studied disinterest and the cruelty is the point, but these days I just think they're idiots.
December 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I used to think that their inability to see stuff was just studied disinterest and the cruelty is the point, but these days I just think they're idiots.
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In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
December 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In S17 of #Taskmaster, Nick Mohammed dressed as a vampire for his tasks. The production scrubbed all his reflections when he's dressed like this, but the only way I knew is because someone told me about it. It's subtle and very cool.
holy moly that trophy is like the most cursed object seen in mainstream. if raiding a dungeon you would stay tf away from that.
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
holy moly that trophy is like the most cursed object seen in mainstream. if raiding a dungeon you would stay tf away from that.
hang on, a grilled cheese with cheese sauce inside? I might need to try this. (am ignoring the Jarlesberg for now)
December 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
hang on, a grilled cheese with cheese sauce inside? I might need to try this. (am ignoring the Jarlesberg for now)
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The mess is extraordinary, and has to be seen to be believed, but if you don't have any particular need to believe it, then don't go and look, because you won't enjoy it.
December 6, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The mess is extraordinary, and has to be seen to be believed, but if you don't have any particular need to believe it, then don't go and look, because you won't enjoy it.
I have just discovered that the US version of my advent calendar has different jams. And tiny boxes!
December 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I have just discovered that the US version of my advent calendar has different jams. And tiny boxes!
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🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
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Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
December 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
"can you fix my printer?" although questions about LLMs are getting more common. (The answer to both questions is "maybe, but probably no.")
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"can you fix my printer?" although questions about LLMs are getting more common. (The answer to both questions is "maybe, but probably no.")
Dec 1st! I can open the first door on my Bonne Maman advent calendar! I haven't had an advent calendar in years. Today is Apricot and honey; this is pretty good, maybe a bit sweet in that way honey can be. Bits of apricot, which is nice.
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Dec 1st! I can open the first door on my Bonne Maman advent calendar! I haven't had an advent calendar in years. Today is Apricot and honey; this is pretty good, maybe a bit sweet in that way honey can be. Bits of apricot, which is nice.
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Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
November 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
in case you missed it, flash gordon is on itv4 right now. we're about ten minutes in. Zarkov hasn't taken off yet.
November 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
in case you missed it, flash gordon is on itv4 right now. we're about ten minutes in. Zarkov hasn't taken off yet.
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Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share!
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
November 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Every year we make a free-to-download-and-print-off-yourself colouring-in Advent Calendar. This year’s heavily features Bigfoots. Please share!
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
Download it for free here… www.worldofmoose.com/pages/2025-b...
yeah the problem isn't asylum seekers getting a taxi, it's taxi companies taking the piss on contracts with the home office and the home office not giving a toss because it's not their money.
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
yeah the problem isn't asylum seekers getting a taxi, it's taxi companies taking the piss on contracts with the home office and the home office not giving a toss because it's not their money.
I'm in a different chair because one cat has decided my usual seat is now her usual seat, and the other cat has decided that this chair is now her preferred seat.
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I'm in a different chair because one cat has decided my usual seat is now her usual seat, and the other cat has decided that this chair is now her preferred seat.
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Part 218 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd
Ceramic hedgehog dated to the Neolithic period found at the Hamin archaeological site near Shebotu Town in Inner Mongolia, China
Ceramic hedgehog dated to the Neolithic period found at the Hamin archaeological site near Shebotu Town in Inner Mongolia, China
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Part 218 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd
Ceramic hedgehog dated to the Neolithic period found at the Hamin archaeological site near Shebotu Town in Inner Mongolia, China
Ceramic hedgehog dated to the Neolithic period found at the Hamin archaeological site near Shebotu Town in Inner Mongolia, China
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One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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So this happened in Oslo yesterday. Four articulated buses got stuck in a roundabout.
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
So this happened in Oslo yesterday. Four articulated buses got stuck in a roundabout.
I rarely remember compliments, which speaks poorly of me; someone once described seeing the look on my face as I spotted a friend I was looking for as like watching a sunrise over a hill and I know I've got the wording wrong but I think of that from time to time.
What is the best compliment you ever received? Putting aside whether or not you believed it.
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I rarely remember compliments, which speaks poorly of me; someone once described seeing the look on my face as I spotted a friend I was looking for as like watching a sunrise over a hill and I know I've got the wording wrong but I think of that from time to time.
I took a slightly different route this morning on my run and saw a bunch of deer drinking from a (big) puddle next to the path. Slowed down - I was not going fast anyway but whatevs - to let them get away, they bounded across the path in front of me.
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I took a slightly different route this morning on my run and saw a bunch of deer drinking from a (big) puddle next to the path. Slowed down - I was not going fast anyway but whatevs - to let them get away, they bounded across the path in front of me.
If you need a recipe urgently and don't have a kitchen book shelf I strongly advise sending someone to a library instead of trusting Google AI Overview. I await the first "use mouthwash if you don't have mint" incident with interest.
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you need a recipe urgently and don't have a kitchen book shelf I strongly advise sending someone to a library instead of trusting Google AI Overview. I await the first "use mouthwash if you don't have mint" incident with interest.
small sketch of a much bigger piece I want to do in painting class, but I only have six hours of class left so might not get it done.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
small sketch of a much bigger piece I want to do in painting class, but I only have six hours of class left so might not get it done.