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@disappoptimism.bsky.social

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I’m that guy that looks just like this that did that tweet that made you laugh that one time. UK based.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · Nov 6

This is my thread of threads - the stories & tales I tell in one place for the Bluesky:

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 23m

I’ve been annoying anti ID influencers (who seem to have a very interesting venn with anti ULEZ btw) by suggesting in fact that their stance is anti reality. That ID, digital in particular, is commonplace & a logical step to combatting a wide array of crimes; including illegal labour practices.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 28m

The numbers would go up considerably if I offered them £50

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 28m

I reckon I could call up 6/10 people who are against ID cards and get them to tell me their mothers maiden name and date of birth over the phone for free

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 1h

You really have a sudden reality check right?

“Waaaiiit a minute nope not like this”

Did this with David Bowies trousers in Labyrinth as well

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 1h

I recently tried to watch this movie with my son then realised it’s entirely inappropriate

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

Like, not even good at evil. Just Mid.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

Just saw “medieval” spelt “midevil” and that’s made my day

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

Wasn’t going to tag you about all the crimes but absolutely

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

OH And the legal people! The awesome legal folks.
Thank you for offering me advice do all the crimes. Very helpful.

Won’t tag you obvs.

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

You knew I would.

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

And also I’ve interacted with some genuinely cool people. DJs, authors, actors, comedians, politicians. Even some journalists are ok.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 2h

Under no circumstances, ever, should you consider someone on social media trustworthy.

Just know that once they know who you are unless you absolutely know who they are you are now at a disadvantage that can easily be used against you.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

Discovered new authors.

Shares stories with outrageous results.

Been involved in various absolutely sensational internet meme stories.

Received free coffee from nice people.

Helped others to smile.

Honestly on balance social media is great if you can be disciplined with yourself.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 13h

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

I got suspended for telling Dan Hannan, who objectively lied to his constituents- and called criticism of Brexit “hysteria” - that I hoped his European constituents punched him in the nose.

He is, and remains, an arrogant intellectual Pygmy.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

It’s the top reason for me getting blocked on old Twitter by politicians tbf

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

Just stumbled across someone having prompted ChatGPT as follows:

“Generate a George Carlin standup talking about reality of 2025. …”

And I can’t help but think the ghost of Carlin would be shrieking the words “fuck youuuuu”

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

Increasingly hard, in fact, to find a political thing where you aren’t by default saying “look at this cunt” Tbf.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

“Both sides of the political debate traded barbs today”

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 4h

The President of the United States is calling for the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois to be jailed.

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 3h

I’m in a rush to finish my dystopian cyberpunk story at moment before it becomes a reality

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Peter Butler @peter-butler.bsky.social · 15h

Bloomberg research found wholesale electricity up ~270% in areas near data centers

It doesn't seem like nearly enough people are taking it seriously

One A.I. image isn't too much energy, but 5 million videos? Per day/hour/minute whatever. It's not sustainable

www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring

Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.

www.bloomberg.com

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 4h

Chuckling to myself but doing so to avoid being deeply depressed by Kemi Badenoch.

Sure, I saw this coming. But it’s depressing to watch the implosion of the billionaires submarine that is the Tory party.

Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 4h

It’s quite a paradox

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 4h

The third time I listened to a podcast I disagreed strongly with someone and tried to interrupt them

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WIRED @wired.com · 1d

A Facebook group set up to share information about leucovorin has been spammed by affiliate links and supplement companies trying to shame parents of autistic kids.

Chaos, Confusion, and Conspiracies: Inside a Facebook Group for RFK Jr’s Autism ‘Cure’

A Facebook group set up to share information about leucovorin has been spammed by affiliate links and supplement companies trying to shame parents of autistic kids.

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Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 4h

“If you aren’t training to be a useful skilled labour focused person the you aren’t part of the GDP story we so badly need for our pension plans” is what the tone always sounds like to me