Jeff Plotnikoff (he/him)
@canuckamuck.bsky.social
Be honest, be kind, and be timely. And whenever possible, bring cake!
HR & Coaching Wizard. Lover of SFF, Board Games, Travel, Cuisine, Dogs, Aquariums, Bears, Beardos, Scotch, Gin, the Okanagan & BC, & the Moomins. Gay as Spring.
HR & Coaching Wizard. Lover of SFF, Board Games, Travel, Cuisine, Dogs, Aquariums, Bears, Beardos, Scotch, Gin, the Okanagan & BC, & the Moomins. Gay as Spring.
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All the other countries need to follow the lead of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
Eurovision has allowed Israel to compete in 2026.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
All the other countries need to follow the lead of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
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EUROVISION 2026 ISN'T A PARTY WHEN IT INCLUDES A REGIME COMMITTING GENOCIDE. PINK WASHING CAN'T HIDE APARTHEID. QUEER LIBERATION IS INTERTWINED WITH PALESTINIAN LIBERATION. BOYCOTT EUROVISION. #FREEPALESTINE #BOYCOTTEUROVISION
December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
EUROVISION 2026 ISN'T A PARTY WHEN IT INCLUDES A REGIME COMMITTING GENOCIDE. PINK WASHING CAN'T HIDE APARTHEID. QUEER LIBERATION IS INTERTWINED WITH PALESTINIAN LIBERATION. BOYCOTT EUROVISION. #FREEPALESTINE #BOYCOTTEUROVISION
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Europeans are waking up this morning to find the new US National Security Strategy (quietly) released. And what it has to say on Europe could not be clearer. On the „stark prospect of civilizations erasure“ for example. 👇
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Europeans are waking up this morning to find the new US National Security Strategy (quietly) released. And what it has to say on Europe could not be clearer. On the „stark prospect of civilizations erasure“ for example. 👇
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I think, more than ever, these words from Mr. Rogers hold as true as the day he spoke them.
August 9, 2023 at 10:26 AM
I think, more than ever, these words from Mr. Rogers hold as true as the day he spoke them.
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fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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This fuggin guy. Every time he opens his mouth it’s the opposite of diplomatic. He’s got an amp called Insufferable Ass and he turned it up to 11. Since he hasn’t been rebuked or replaced, we can only assume the U.S. admin is okay with him behaving this way and yeah, Canada is still cheesed off
Hoekstra continues to be utterly terrible at his job as *checks notes* an ambassador of the United States.
Or, flipside: continues to be the living embodiment of why there is nation-wide contempt towards the US.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Or, flipside: continues to be the living embodiment of why there is nation-wide contempt towards the US.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Future of trade talks depends on Canada’s purchase of American fighter jets, U.S. ambassador says
Pete Hoekstra said it will not be easy to restart the now-stalled trade talks, and urged Canada to "harmonize" as much as possible with the U.S. on a range of
www.thestar.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This fuggin guy. Every time he opens his mouth it’s the opposite of diplomatic. He’s got an amp called Insufferable Ass and he turned it up to 11. Since he hasn’t been rebuked or replaced, we can only assume the U.S. admin is okay with him behaving this way and yeah, Canada is still cheesed off
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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Love this so much. 💜
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Love this so much. 💜
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Really great article about @onspecmag.bsky.social in Canada's national broadcaster's website today.
Please consider nominating On Spec for a Semiprozine Hugo Award in 2026, as well as Dinana Walton for Best Editor short form.
They have done so much good for the genre.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Please consider nominating On Spec for a Semiprozine Hugo Award in 2026, as well as Dinana Walton for Best Editor short form.
They have done so much good for the genre.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Canada’s premier speculative fiction magazine calls it a day after 35 years | CBC Arts
Edmonton-based On Spec, which showcased authors like Julie E. Czerneda, Tony Pi and a young Cory Doctorow, will publish its final issue in December
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Really great article about @onspecmag.bsky.social in Canada's national broadcaster's website today.
Please consider nominating On Spec for a Semiprozine Hugo Award in 2026, as well as Dinana Walton for Best Editor short form.
They have done so much good for the genre.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Please consider nominating On Spec for a Semiprozine Hugo Award in 2026, as well as Dinana Walton for Best Editor short form.
They have done so much good for the genre.
www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
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I have been through this rodeo several times already. It does not scare me. Release every. damn. thing. I would rather know than continue supporting a terrible person in ignorance.
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I have been through this rodeo several times already. It does not scare me. Release every. damn. thing. I would rather know than continue supporting a terrible person in ignorance.
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ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME BLUESKY
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME BLUESKY
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Bluesky's moderation team:
✅ transphobia
✅ anti-Black racism
❌ Johnny Cash lyrics
✅ transphobia
✅ anti-Black racism
❌ Johnny Cash lyrics
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Bluesky's moderation team:
✅ transphobia
✅ anti-Black racism
❌ Johnny Cash lyrics
✅ transphobia
✅ anti-Black racism
❌ Johnny Cash lyrics
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A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Talking Oglaf with Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne: 'We'd stay up all night drawing stuff to make each other laugh' - The Comics Journal
Other than some time off every year for Christmas, Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne have delivered a new Oglaf comic, skewering fantasy tropes with absolutely not safe for work humor, every week since 2008...
www.tcj.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
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Reminder not to actually go and read this slop because that is literally incentive for the NYT to publish more
the question nobody with a soul is asking, answered by people nobody wants to hear from
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Reminder not to actually go and read this slop because that is literally incentive for the NYT to publish more
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"'My view is, if I don't file a complaint, what will happen to other Mexican women? If they do this to the president, what will happen to all women in our country?'"
Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street
Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"'My view is, if I don't file a complaint, what will happen to other Mexican women? If they do this to the president, what will happen to all women in our country?'"
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Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."
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Carney: "We can't control the trade policy of the US. We recognize it has fundamentally changed from the policy in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, & it's a situation where US has tariffs against every trading partner... what we we can control is developing new partnerships, including w/econ giants of Asia"
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Carney: "We can't control the trade policy of the US. We recognize it has fundamentally changed from the policy in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, & it's a situation where US has tariffs against every trading partner... what we we can control is developing new partnerships, including w/econ giants of Asia"
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this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that he will cease all discussions with Canada over any new trade agreements, before immediately following that up stating that disc...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
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Reports on the homosexual behaviour of penguins in Antarctica were hidden for over 100 years
www.cbc.ca/documentarie...
www.cbc.ca/documentarie...
Reports on the homosexual behaviour of penguins in Antarctica were hidden for over 100 years | CBC Documentaries
It’s just one example of how research on queer animal behaviour has been buried, ignored and dismissed
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reports on the homosexual behaviour of penguins in Antarctica were hidden for over 100 years
www.cbc.ca/documentarie...
www.cbc.ca/documentarie...
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Canada offers to support American "NO KINGS" protest, draws line at "NO QUEENS"
Canada offers to support American "NO KINGS" protest, draws line at "NO QUEENS"
OTTAWA - With millions across America taking part in today's planned "No Kings" protest, Canadians have signalled their willingness to lend support - though emphasize that they still have a "weird aff...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Canada offers to support American "NO KINGS" protest, draws line at "NO QUEENS"
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the US government has arrived on bluesky
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
the US government has arrived on bluesky
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Last night’s earworm which bounced through my brain each time I woke was — "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer. youtu.be/puPRFGspl6w
Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
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October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Last night’s earworm which bounced through my brain each time I woke was — "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer. youtu.be/puPRFGspl6w