Sophia McDougall
@sophiamcdougall.bsky.social
Pronounced like the disappointingly heterosexual Nerina Pallot song.
Writer -- ROMANITAS (modern Roman empire) MARS EVACUEES & SPACE HOSTAGES (kids & robots in space!) various scripts for Big Finish plus a movie you can't see yet.
Writer -- ROMANITAS (modern Roman empire) MARS EVACUEES & SPACE HOSTAGES (kids & robots in space!) various scripts for Big Finish plus a movie you can't see yet.
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It's hard to believe, but 2025 means Romanitas has been in print for 20 years. A modern world where the Roman Empire never fell. If that sounds good to you, the ebook's just £0.99 for the anniversary all this month! www.amazon.co.uk/Romanitas-1-...
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
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This is beautiful, and heartbreaking.
I recently had a conversation with someone I love who is on the other side of the divide. Who broke my heart with her lack of empathy for the victims of the past two years - and the decades before.
Free Palestine.
I recently had a conversation with someone I love who is on the other side of the divide. Who broke my heart with her lack of empathy for the victims of the past two years - and the decades before.
Free Palestine.
Today's Love Letter is a stunning meditation on birdwatching and the loss of a friendship, from the one and only @amalelmohtar.com
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Why I Need the Birds
A Love Letters Feature by Amal El-Mohtar - November 2025
stone-soup.ghost.io
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is beautiful, and heartbreaking.
I recently had a conversation with someone I love who is on the other side of the divide. Who broke my heart with her lack of empathy for the victims of the past two years - and the decades before.
Free Palestine.
I recently had a conversation with someone I love who is on the other side of the divide. Who broke my heart with her lack of empathy for the victims of the past two years - and the decades before.
Free Palestine.
It's true what they say, DnD is therapy. My bard's story is almost over and here's what I learned from him:
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It's true what they say, DnD is therapy. My bard's story is almost over and here's what I learned from him:
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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In an ideal world i would absolutely support AD, but our world is not there yet.
Nothing has radicalised me more on this issue than listening to Disabled Canadians recounting their experiences
Nothing has radicalised me more on this issue than listening to Disabled Canadians recounting their experiences
I will be the first to admit I couldn’t understand why anyone would oppose Assisted Dying… and then I became disabled and had it “offered” to me.
It’s not compassionate when there’s coercion.
It’s not dignified when it’s offered in lieu of care.
Listen to disabled people.
It’s not compassionate when there’s coercion.
It’s not dignified when it’s offered in lieu of care.
Listen to disabled people.
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In an ideal world i would absolutely support AD, but our world is not there yet.
Nothing has radicalised me more on this issue than listening to Disabled Canadians recounting their experiences
Nothing has radicalised me more on this issue than listening to Disabled Canadians recounting their experiences
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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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‘Billionaires’
‘Poor people!’
‘Billionaires’
‘The middle classes aren’t doing enough!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Immigrants! So many immigrants! All of them coming over here and and CONTRIBUTING!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Fine. Fine! We hear you.’
‘Thank Fuck’
‘Can’t throw milkshakes at us if they’re taxed, peasants!’
‘Poor people!’
‘Billionaires’
‘The middle classes aren’t doing enough!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Immigrants! So many immigrants! All of them coming over here and and CONTRIBUTING!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Fine. Fine! We hear you.’
‘Thank Fuck’
‘Can’t throw milkshakes at us if they’re taxed, peasants!’
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
‘Billionaires’
‘Poor people!’
‘Billionaires’
‘The middle classes aren’t doing enough!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Immigrants! So many immigrants! All of them coming over here and and CONTRIBUTING!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Fine. Fine! We hear you.’
‘Thank Fuck’
‘Can’t throw milkshakes at us if they’re taxed, peasants!’
‘Poor people!’
‘Billionaires’
‘The middle classes aren’t doing enough!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Immigrants! So many immigrants! All of them coming over here and and CONTRIBUTING!’
‘Billionaires’
‘Fine. Fine! We hear you.’
‘Thank Fuck’
‘Can’t throw milkshakes at us if they’re taxed, peasants!’
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Tell me you’ve used AI to tweak an archive photo without telling me you’ve used AI to tweak an archive photo. Breeds musnuey, indeed.
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Tell me you’ve used AI to tweak an archive photo without telling me you’ve used AI to tweak an archive photo. Breeds musnuey, indeed.
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I dared to look at the Reddit sub for the theft place, and 1) those people don't understand that when they say "down with corporations" that creators are not part of corps 2) they refuse to acknowledge libraries + free library apps exist
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I dared to look at the Reddit sub for the theft place, and 1) those people don't understand that when they say "down with corporations" that creators are not part of corps 2) they refuse to acknowledge libraries + free library apps exist
Did Gerald Ratner die in vain?
Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Did Gerald Ratner die in vain?
Just under a week to get the deal! Non-Amazon links in comments below!
It's hard to believe, but 2025 means Romanitas has been in print for 20 years. A modern world where the Roman Empire never fell. If that sounds good to you, the ebook's just £0.99 for the anniversary all this month! www.amazon.co.uk/Romanitas-1-...
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just under a week to get the deal! Non-Amazon links in comments below!
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People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
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Fun Fact: I don't promote Amazon as a sales channel. I only promo my own shop.
Halfway through 2025, my sales dropped off a cliff and have not recovered.
Events and bsky posts reliably led to follow-on sales, right until Boycott Amazon... And I'm not linking to Amazon.
Halfway through 2025, my sales dropped off a cliff and have not recovered.
Events and bsky posts reliably led to follow-on sales, right until Boycott Amazon... And I'm not linking to Amazon.
I'm blocking everyone who parrots "they weren't going to buy it anyway" because that used to be the case. Now, it's the Boycott Amazon people, which *everyone* said would happen bc sales dropped like a rock overnight as pirated stuff went up.
November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Fun Fact: I don't promote Amazon as a sales channel. I only promo my own shop.
Halfway through 2025, my sales dropped off a cliff and have not recovered.
Events and bsky posts reliably led to follow-on sales, right until Boycott Amazon... And I'm not linking to Amazon.
Halfway through 2025, my sales dropped off a cliff and have not recovered.
Events and bsky posts reliably led to follow-on sales, right until Boycott Amazon... And I'm not linking to Amazon.
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Gemini: Today you will exhibit the twin powers of your sign allowing you to transform into either an animal or some form of water.
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Gemini: Today you will exhibit the twin powers of your sign allowing you to transform into either an animal or some form of water.
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You know what, I'm just gonna re-up this post
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You know what, I'm just gonna re-up this post
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Musk has murdered 600k people.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Musk has murdered 600k people.
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Labour will take money away from literally anyone except actual rich people, it seems.
"reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student university fees"
keep going gang! one of these unhinged plans is bound to pay off eventually!! (does not pay off and everything is on fire)
keep going gang! one of these unhinged plans is bound to pay off eventually!! (does not pay off and everything is on fire)
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Labour will take money away from literally anyone except actual rich people, it seems.
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When your shop is closing and every customer has the same three questions
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
When your shop is closing and every customer has the same three questions
Just hearing my mum's boyfriend got a cold and mostly recovered from a cold all within three days and why are other people allowed to walk around in this completely different world from mine
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Just hearing my mum's boyfriend got a cold and mostly recovered from a cold all within three days and why are other people allowed to walk around in this completely different world from mine
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I hate this. transparent example of how these self-serving comemierdas make a point of appropriating the language around every effort towards strong pluralistic humane societies, not only using it to attack those efforts but diluting it in hopes that it can't be used for its original purpose.
"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I hate this. transparent example of how these self-serving comemierdas make a point of appropriating the language around every effort towards strong pluralistic humane societies, not only using it to attack those efforts but diluting it in hopes that it can't be used for its original purpose.
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I've thought this ever since the recorded announcements at train stations started saying "I'm sorry for the delay."
my most butlerian jihad coded belief is that we should probably make it illegal – and more importantly, we should work toward a cultural consensus that it is immoral – to design a computer program whose interface uses the first person
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I've thought this ever since the recorded announcements at train stations started saying "I'm sorry for the delay."
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We need to go back to Eighties school vocabulary so that "disruptive" means "what a little shit" again rather than being aspirational
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We need to go back to Eighties school vocabulary so that "disruptive" means "what a little shit" again rather than being aspirational
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If the X has turned into the Nazi bar allegory isn’t enough to persuade ppl, here are some others.
Twitter was a ship that got taken over by pirates. They OWN the ship. You being there VALIDATES their criminality.
Elon PROFITS off of you being on X.
Would you hang out on 4chan? If no, get off X.
Twitter was a ship that got taken over by pirates. They OWN the ship. You being there VALIDATES their criminality.
Elon PROFITS off of you being on X.
Would you hang out on 4chan? If no, get off X.
Quite frankly, I think non-fascists who are still using Twitter and somehow still believe it’ll help them achieve non-fascist aims are 100% delusional. It’s pathetic.
It's a censorship engine designed to promote ideas that Elon Musk likes and suppress ideas that Elon Musk does not like. I really don't get why this evident fact - that Musk openly admits! - is so hard for so many people to understand
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If the X has turned into the Nazi bar allegory isn’t enough to persuade ppl, here are some others.
Twitter was a ship that got taken over by pirates. They OWN the ship. You being there VALIDATES their criminality.
Elon PROFITS off of you being on X.
Would you hang out on 4chan? If no, get off X.
Twitter was a ship that got taken over by pirates. They OWN the ship. You being there VALIDATES their criminality.
Elon PROFITS off of you being on X.
Would you hang out on 4chan? If no, get off X.
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If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.
If you scroll on X, you are only being shown what Elon wants you to see. If you create content on X, no one will see it unless Elon wants them to.
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.