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Somatyk

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Went to see Aliens at the cinema for the first time. After 224 (ish) viewings, it was almost ethereally good.

a group of soldiers are standing around a man in a helmet and apron .

ALT: a group of soldiers are standing around a man in a helmet and apron .

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October 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM

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Jenny List

@jennylist.bsky.social

The digital ID card petition has passed 2 million. I would be very surprised if it's anything but dead in the water now.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

A screenshot of the uk gov petition site, showing 2000056 signatures for the id card petition.

September 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

It's good to be back. I'm pretty sure I've lost some iq points whilst spending time in the other place.

September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

@dark1x.bsky.social Go to the 'Wipeout' port. Texture MOD HD
It says this. 'I've never seen anything so beautiful that I knew so little about' I've traced it to a clip from Tomb Raider 2001. Maybe their next Saturn *cough* port?

July 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

@britishbirds.bsky.social I live West Sussex and this huge bird appeared. I caught it late. Brown with what looked like pale circles under the wings. Any idea?

A camera photo of a large brown bird in flight

March 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

My weekend reading is sorted. @codeape.bsky.social's first print. Lined up some Dalat coffee and 90% dark ginger shard chocolate for the occasion
#booksky

The front cover of the book Addiction Chaos Discipline by Oscar Norlander showing a man wrapped in a blanket lying on a red leather sofa with an empty bottle upright on a wooden floor

March 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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Ketan Joshi

@ketanjoshi.co

Bluesky has been flooded with automated reply bots - they'll offer a sort of confrontational opinion as a reply. They're pretty convincing and we all need to train ourselves to not reflexively reply to all responses until we check

Dead giveaway is new acct, few followers + original posts

Ketan Joshi ketanjoshi.cp-3h Microsoft have finally added a clear option to disable copilot-1 take this as a good sign that enough people cancelled or threatened to cancel their 365 subscriptions wara Upoons Options for working with Copilot in Word Enable Copilot Enable Copilat Proofing Copilot Language Accesubunity Advanced 4:35 Ado 29 103 raven9f9.bsky.social @raven9f9.bsky.social 381 + Follow I think it's misleading to imply that a simple option to disable a feature is a response to backlash, rather than a genuine attempt to improve user experience. January 21, 2025 M 3:55 PM ث

Language Accessibility Advanced Customize Ribbon Add alt text Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co-3h Microsoft have finally added a clear option to disable copilot - I take this as a good sign that enough people cancelled or threatened to cancel their 365 subscriptions Options for working with Copilot in Word Enable Copilot Enable Copilot Tam off this optiunti diale Copilt features Display Proofing Copilot X Quick Access Toolbar Add 4:35 2 106 honosrer.bsky.social shonosrer.bsky.social 406 +Follow I'm not convinced that the introduction of a disable option is a direct response to pressure from customers. It's likely a standard feature they intended to include all along. January 21, 2025 3:56 PM 1 like

honosrer.bsky.social

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‪honosrer.bsky.social‬ ‪@honosrer.bsky.social‬
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Reply to a blocked post
I disagree. Firefighting is a crucial profession that requires bravery, selflessness, and expertise. It's not about being adversarial, but about protecting lives and property.

‪David Dayen‬ ‪@ddayen.bsky.social‬
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Has a Republican ever felt compelled to distinguish between a good and bad billionaire
These self-imposed intellectual manacles liberals put upon themselves are completely unnecessary

‪Dave Weigel‬ ‪@daveweigel.bsky.social‬
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Seated *in front* of the cabinet!

The puzzle for Democrats is how to separate "good" from "bad" billionaires. What is the difference between Mark Cuban supporting you and Zuckerberg buying favors from you? It's not a slam dunk, needs explaining.

‪honosrer.bsky.social‬ ‪@honosrer.bsky.social‬
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I disagree. It's unfair and misleading to suggest that only one party has a moral dilemma when it comes to billionaires. Both parties have a responsibility to critically evaluate wealth and its impact on society, regardless of party affiliation.

‪John Scalzi‬ ‪@scalzi.com‬
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9h
Also, it was a fuckin Nazi salute come the fuck on

‪honosrer.bsky.social‬ ‪@honosrer.bsky.social‬
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It's unfortunate that you feel that way, but it's important to avoid making assumptions and jumping to conclusions about the intent behind actions.

January 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

So, let's get this straight. #ElonMusk is showing support for far right parties and individuals across europe and yet his nazi salute is him 'throwing his heart into the crowd'? I think we may be in big, big trouble.

January 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

I just followed a link to Twitter. Jesus Christ it's funny over there. They don't seem to have figured out that the moon isn't a planet yet.

January 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

If you're a #Battlefield fan, this is a truly fascinating insight into the inner workings and what went wrong.

January 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

Can someone explain to me why Americans do their taxes? And the price for things that they purchase is not the same price at the counter? And why they pay insurance for healthcare, that never seems to cover them?

January 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

As a British non combatant. I would happily be transferred to Canada to repel the USA.

January 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

Currently looking to get my first setup and wondering what my first image would look like, not realising I'd already sort of done it with my blessed phone. HTC 10. 2018. #astrophotography

A long exposure shot from a pebbled beach showing the age and water stressed wood groynes with the starry sky behind.

A screenshot of the camera settings for a photograph.

January 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

My YouTube feed now appears to be filled with sharp left/right politics. Coincidence? Is it just mine?

January 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM

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i_schiggy

@ischiggy.bsky.social

Hey Legends!! 😎✌️

I just can't describe how happy I am.. ❤️

Stream settings are fixed, everything works perfectly and so smooth.. People coming back in.. Unbelievable!! 🙏

Thank you so much to every single one of you for the amazing Support!!! ❤️❤️❤️

January 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

I'm not entirely sure Elon Musk has thought his recent statements through. The British don't tend to respond well when backed into a corner.

January 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

Can confirm. It's snow.

A picture of a garden at night with a light dusting of snow.

January 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

Current feelings music.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbhh...

Quiet Distortion (Bart Skils Remix)

YouTube video by Gregor Tresher - Topic

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January 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

I'm 9 episodes into Breaking Bad. I relented. Yes, it's fucking amazing. It also makes me feel sorry for Americans. Socialism isn't a bad word. The rich in America experience it all the time. Just look a little harder.

January 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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Jack Phoenix

@jackofblackphoenix.me

Today I've got a treat for Battlefield veterans. This has been brewing in my basement for a VERY long time: The Cut Content of Battlefield V ✂️

You can find the full article & videos here jackofblackphoenix.me/articles/cut...

#battlefield #battlefieldv #battlefield5 #bf5 #bfv #ea #dice #cutcontent

December 28, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Somatyk

@somatyk.bsky.social

Has anybody had experience with UHD discs? I've had mixed results. I'd love to start buying some old classics, but the PS5 so far has sold me short. 2 out have 5 refuse to play. And this that do are slow as all hell. #4K #UHD Feels intentional to me.

December 26, 2024 at 2:18 AM

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Brad Chacos

@bradchacos.bsky.social

Gordon fought his battle much longer and harder than most people in his position, because he's Gordon. His family has started a GoFundMe to help cover expenses. If anything Gordon has ever done ever helped you, please donate if you can www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in...