David Paterson
@davidpaterson.bsky.social
Personal account of Blackpool dwelling gay. #ActuallyAutistic creator of The Blackpool Pubcast https://blackpoolpubcast.co.uk and retro computer geek. Spend way too much time watching YouTube videos about technology.
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In Ep 3 I talk about B’s Bakery - home of some amazing pies, and how The Wyre Community Lottery are helping Counselling In The Community.
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Episode 3 - B's Bakery and Helping Counselling In The Community
In this episode, I talk about B’s Bakery - home of some amazing pies, and how The Wyre Community Lottery are helping Counselling In The Community.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In Ep 3 I talk about B’s Bakery - home of some amazing pies, and how The Wyre Community Lottery are helping Counselling In The Community.
blackpoolpubcast.co.uk/@TheBlackpoo...
blackpoolpubcast.co.uk/@TheBlackpoo...
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In ep. 2, I talk about the upcoming World Fireworks Championships, Blackpool, Counselling In The Community's upcoming Shine Bright Charity Awards, Coastal Radio's Local Hero Awards and The Community Shop (Blackpool)'s fundraising for the Fylde Coast Arboretum.
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Episode 2 - Fireworks Display and Local Charities
In this episode, I give details of the upcoming World Fireworks Championships being held in Blackpool. I also talk about Counselling In The Community’s upcoming Shine Bright Charity Awards, Coastal Radio’s Local Hero Awards and The Community Shop (Blackpool)’s fundraising for the Fylde Coast Arboretum. Links promised in the show: Coastal Radio’s Local Hero Awards: coastalradiodab.co.uk/awards Counselling in the community: https://www.counsellinginthecommunity.com Tickettailor link to book tickets for Counselling In The Community’s Shine Bright Charity Awards: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/counsellinginthecommunity/1551864
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September 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
In ep. 2, I talk about the upcoming World Fireworks Championships, Blackpool, Counselling In The Community's upcoming Shine Bright Charity Awards, Coastal Radio's Local Hero Awards and The Community Shop (Blackpool)'s fundraising for the Fylde Coast Arboretum.
blackpoolpubcast.co.uk/@TheBlackpoo...
blackpoolpubcast.co.uk/@TheBlackpoo...
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Microsoft could take the kernel from current Windows 11, and slap the UI from Windows 7 on it, and people would be FUCKING HAPPY to pay cash money for it.
July 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Microsoft could take the kernel from current Windows 11, and slap the UI from Windows 7 on it, and people would be FUCKING HAPPY to pay cash money for it.
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Yesterday a Labour government voted to slash £2 billion from some of the poorest people in our society.
They sip drinks at Mastercard HQ while disabled people are pushed to food banks.
I know I speak for millions when I say: we won't take this anymore.
They sip drinks at Mastercard HQ while disabled people are pushed to food banks.
I know I speak for millions when I say: we won't take this anymore.
July 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Yesterday a Labour government voted to slash £2 billion from some of the poorest people in our society.
They sip drinks at Mastercard HQ while disabled people are pushed to food banks.
I know I speak for millions when I say: we won't take this anymore.
They sip drinks at Mastercard HQ while disabled people are pushed to food banks.
I know I speak for millions when I say: we won't take this anymore.
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The Tories keep banging on about "disability benefit fraud" like 2000s TV presenters. The fraud rate for PIP is non-existent: 0.2%.
July 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Tories keep banging on about "disability benefit fraud" like 2000s TV presenters. The fraud rate for PIP is non-existent: 0.2%.
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If an autistic person is quiet, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have nothing to say or don’t care
We might be:
- still processing (often deeply)
- not feeling safe enough to speak
- unsure how to join in the conversation (turn-taking isn’t always intuitive for us)
#inclusion #AutismAwareness
We might be:
- still processing (often deeply)
- not feeling safe enough to speak
- unsure how to join in the conversation (turn-taking isn’t always intuitive for us)
#inclusion #AutismAwareness
July 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If an autistic person is quiet, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have nothing to say or don’t care
We might be:
- still processing (often deeply)
- not feeling safe enough to speak
- unsure how to join in the conversation (turn-taking isn’t always intuitive for us)
#inclusion #AutismAwareness
We might be:
- still processing (often deeply)
- not feeling safe enough to speak
- unsure how to join in the conversation (turn-taking isn’t always intuitive for us)
#inclusion #AutismAwareness
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"A year into this Labour government, all voters have seen from them is disappointment, failure and capitulation." - @adrianramsay.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"A year into this Labour government, all voters have seen from them is disappointment, failure and capitulation." - @adrianramsay.bsky.social
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What happened yesterday with the disability benefit cuts in the Universal Credit and PIP Bill was hard to follow.
Here's a thread of where we're at now and what comes next 🧵 1/7
Here's a thread of where we're at now and what comes next 🧵 1/7
July 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
What happened yesterday with the disability benefit cuts in the Universal Credit and PIP Bill was hard to follow.
Here's a thread of where we're at now and what comes next 🧵 1/7
Here's a thread of where we're at now and what comes next 🧵 1/7
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For those in need of a smile, a reminder that one 19th-century name for a penguin was ‘arsefoot’.
June 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
For those in need of a smile, a reminder that one 19th-century name for a penguin was ‘arsefoot’.
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I wish more people understood that sensory sensitivities aren’t just dislikes - they can cause huge distress and even physical pain.
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
June 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I wish more people understood that sensory sensitivities aren’t just dislikes - they can cause huge distress and even physical pain.
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
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Word of the day, from Pennsylvanian Dutch, is ‘ferhoodled’, meaning ‘tangled’ or ‘all mixed up’. Can be used of anything from a sock drawer to life.
June 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Word of the day, from Pennsylvanian Dutch, is ‘ferhoodled’, meaning ‘tangled’ or ‘all mixed up’. Can be used of anything from a sock drawer to life.
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My "autistic superpower" 🙄 is actually just a regular skill. I can make 10 Tunnock's Teacakes disappear in 2 minutes. I'm not sponsored by Tunnock's, but if they're listening, I'm open to offers.
June 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My "autistic superpower" 🙄 is actually just a regular skill. I can make 10 Tunnock's Teacakes disappear in 2 minutes. I'm not sponsored by Tunnock's, but if they're listening, I'm open to offers.
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A place to chat bullshit and to discuss the pre-existing bullshit of the world
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January 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
If you’re looking for somewhere to post stuff without all the vitriol, feel free to check out this site. Warning: probably will contain some strong language:
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December 24, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We really need to try this more often.
Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
November 16, 2024 at 12:08 PM
We really need to try this more often.
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Petition: Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants petition.parliament.uk/petitions/65...
Petition: Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
Most benefit claimants are not fraudsters, and we believe Ministers are taking too aggressive an approach towards benefit claimants, in a way which denies freedom and rights of privacy, and seems to t...
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December 7, 2023 at 1:28 AM
Petition: Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants petition.parliament.uk/petitions/65...
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This post contains a list of all the platforms my podcast is now on. I’m working on expanding it 🙂
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPodcast #LittleAutisticMePodcast
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPodcast #LittleAutisticMePodcast
The LittleAutisticMe Podcast - Now On Multiple Platforms!
LittleAutisticMe published a post on Ko-fi
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October 24, 2023 at 7:28 PM
This post contains a list of all the platforms my podcast is now on. I’m working on expanding it 🙂
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPodcast #LittleAutisticMePodcast
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPodcast #LittleAutisticMePodcast
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Episode 4 (Autistic Stereotypes) of The LittleAutisticMe Podcast has now been uploaded. Check it out at www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6dfs4...
Autistic Stereotypes
Talking about autistic stereotypes.
If you like what I do and have some spare cash, please donate via ko-fi.com/littleautisticme
The music used in this podcast is by CircleNoteMusic and you can find t...
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October 24, 2023 at 3:02 AM
Episode 4 (Autistic Stereotypes) of The LittleAutisticMe Podcast has now been uploaded. Check it out at www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6dfs4...
Not going to lie, I love Other World Hollywood. It’s awesome and so engrossing.
Other World Hollywood is a amazing #CallOfCthulhu #ActualPlayPodcast about the dream of fame and fortune turning into a eldritch nightmare. We have a new episode coming out this week! No caught up? Check out our links here! linktr.ee/twelvesideds...
October 23, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Not going to lie, I love Other World Hollywood. It’s awesome and so engrossing.
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Sometimes I have excellent recall. Others, my name could be anything from Daniel to Doris.
October 22, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Sometimes I have excellent recall. Others, my name could be anything from Daniel to Doris.
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Episode 3 (Accessibility Issues and Getting Support) of The Little Autistic Me Podcast uploaded. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xh9mv...
Accessibility Issues and Getting Support
Accessibility issues and getting support.
If you like what I do and have some spare cash, please donate via //ko-fi.com/littleautisticme
The music used in this podcast is by CircleNoteMusic and you...
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October 15, 2023 at 2:35 AM
Episode 3 (Accessibility Issues and Getting Support) of The Little Autistic Me Podcast uploaded. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xh9mv...