Tom Groat
@tomrg.bsky.social
Reporter for my local newspaper, former teacher. Used to be Shazom123 on the bird site. History, politics, football, TV and plenty of random stuff.
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Apps in December: “We tracked every single bit of content you’ve accessed this year. Look! This graph shows you how many times you’ve experienced the letter F!”
Content creators: “Is there some way you could use that tracking to pay us?”
Digital platforms: “No. That’s literally impossible.”
Content creators: “Is there some way you could use that tracking to pay us?”
Digital platforms: “No. That’s literally impossible.”
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Apps in December: “We tracked every single bit of content you’ve accessed this year. Look! This graph shows you how many times you’ve experienced the letter F!”
Content creators: “Is there some way you could use that tracking to pay us?”
Digital platforms: “No. That’s literally impossible.”
Content creators: “Is there some way you could use that tracking to pay us?”
Digital platforms: “No. That’s literally impossible.”
Aberdeen have run this game so far, but we have to take our chances. Bit more pace in. The second half, and score early, please.
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Aberdeen have run this game so far, but we have to take our chances. Bit more pace in. The second half, and score early, please.
Just watched the Daddy Issues episode with the funeral.
That was quite something.
That was quite something.
December 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Just watched the Daddy Issues episode with the funeral.
That was quite something.
That was quite something.
Post your favorite "Transformers" character. Wrong answers only.
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Post your favorite "Transformers" character. Wrong answers only.
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
November 29, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
Tomorrow is the sainted Kate Bush’s birthday. Many happy returns Kate.
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Tomorrow is the sainted Kate Bush’s birthday. Many happy returns Kate.
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I don't think that means you need to have "read all the books". It's enough to have a clear idea of what you want to do, have a sense of right and wrong, and not be totally batshit
Starmer falls down on the first two and Badenoch on the third
Starmer falls down on the first two and Badenoch on the third
November 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I don't think that means you need to have "read all the books". It's enough to have a clear idea of what you want to do, have a sense of right and wrong, and not be totally batshit
Starmer falls down on the first two and Badenoch on the third
Starmer falls down on the first two and Badenoch on the third
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The generation of New Labour "strategists" and flunkies who grew up in Blair's slipstream thought "comms" were everything. There was nothing behind the eyes. There was no "there" there.
And Cameron played the same role for the Tories, but on steroids.
And Cameron played the same role for the Tories, but on steroids.
November 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The generation of New Labour "strategists" and flunkies who grew up in Blair's slipstream thought "comms" were everything. There was nothing behind the eyes. There was no "there" there.
And Cameron played the same role for the Tories, but on steroids.
And Cameron played the same role for the Tories, but on steroids.
That was the chance. I think that’s it done now.
Though, and puts pressure on Jimmy.
Though, and puts pressure on Jimmy.
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
That was the chance. I think that’s it done now.
Though, and puts pressure on Jimmy.
Though, and puts pressure on Jimmy.
We just haven’t been good enough. We can’t get hold of the ball. And on the odd occasion we just give it back to them…
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We just haven’t been good enough. We can’t get hold of the ball. And on the odd occasion we just give it back to them…
Have Devlin and Jenson swapped sides!?
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Have Devlin and Jenson swapped sides!?
We’ve got a game on here. Armstrong has to come in at some time?
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’ve got a game on here. Armstrong has to come in at some time?
Alright Aberdeen, don’t do anything stupid. There are chances here for a second goal, make sure you take one.
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Alright Aberdeen, don’t do anything stupid. There are chances here for a second goal, make sure you take one.
I’m guessing he was behind the Bolsinaro plan.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I’m guessing he was behind the Bolsinaro plan.
Molloy and Clarkson put in shifts since they came on.
November 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Molloy and Clarkson put in shifts since they came on.
All we need is - Dante Polvara! Dante Polvara!
Get it right up ya Hearts!
Get it right up ya Hearts!
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
All we need is - Dante Polvara! Dante Polvara!
Get it right up ya Hearts!
Get it right up ya Hearts!
Not quite what I would have done, but getting Molloy on is good.
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Not quite what I would have done, but getting Molloy on is good.
Subs time Jimmy. Need to freshen things without breaking the shape. Nisbet, Shinne and ??
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Subs time Jimmy. Need to freshen things without breaking the shape. Nisbet, Shinne and ??
Milne for player of the year?
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Milne for player of the year?
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Right, we’ve kept them out. They’ll commit more men, great time to score a knock out goal. ‘Mon the Dons!
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Right, we’ve kept them out. They’ll commit more men, great time to score a knock out goal. ‘Mon the Dons!
Yes!!!!
Now keep it tight until half time.
Now keep it tight until half time.
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Yes!!!!
Now keep it tight until half time.
Now keep it tight until half time.