Metastopheles (they/them)
@metastopheles.bsky.social
G'day. Australian. Grand parent. I'll post random stuff about gaming, Linux, electronics, food n stuff. Also maybe a post on homelessness, financial hardship and crap the vulnerable have to sometimes put up with.
OCD, ASD, ADHD, not always in that order.
OCD, ASD, ADHD, not always in that order.
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Sorry, no pick of my democracy snag. But enjoying a chicken schnitzel focaccia washed down with a Teaser tea after voting.
May 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Sorry, no pick of my democracy snag. But enjoying a chicken schnitzel focaccia washed down with a Teaser tea after voting.
"Oblivion" and "Expedition 33" were released recently.
Price in the US at $49.99 (Gamesplanet). Steam in Australia, Expedition 33 is AU$69.95 around $10 under current conversion, Oblivion, AU$84.95! $5 more than current conversion.
Bethesda, seriously why?
#gaming
#Bethesda
#Aussiegametax
Price in the US at $49.99 (Gamesplanet). Steam in Australia, Expedition 33 is AU$69.95 around $10 under current conversion, Oblivion, AU$84.95! $5 more than current conversion.
Bethesda, seriously why?
#gaming
#Bethesda
#Aussiegametax
April 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
"Oblivion" and "Expedition 33" were released recently.
Price in the US at $49.99 (Gamesplanet). Steam in Australia, Expedition 33 is AU$69.95 around $10 under current conversion, Oblivion, AU$84.95! $5 more than current conversion.
Bethesda, seriously why?
#gaming
#Bethesda
#Aussiegametax
Price in the US at $49.99 (Gamesplanet). Steam in Australia, Expedition 33 is AU$69.95 around $10 under current conversion, Oblivion, AU$84.95! $5 more than current conversion.
Bethesda, seriously why?
#gaming
#Bethesda
#Aussiegametax
A take on possible fixes to the Australian housing crisis.
My opinion, as we enter into election campaign, is there seems neither party actually understand it. They only think there is not enough housing and forget that poor people can't actually afford housing.
360info.org/build-baby-b...
My opinion, as we enter into election campaign, is there seems neither party actually understand it. They only think there is not enough housing and forget that poor people can't actually afford housing.
360info.org/build-baby-b...
Build baby, build! But it won't fix it all - 360
Australia is spending billions trying and still failing to get people into decent homes they can afford. Some more radical options could be on the table. Australia’s housing crisis is so deep that fed...
360info.org
April 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A take on possible fixes to the Australian housing crisis.
My opinion, as we enter into election campaign, is there seems neither party actually understand it. They only think there is not enough housing and forget that poor people can't actually afford housing.
360info.org/build-baby-b...
My opinion, as we enter into election campaign, is there seems neither party actually understand it. They only think there is not enough housing and forget that poor people can't actually afford housing.
360info.org/build-baby-b...
#science Great video about Ingenuity and running on "off the shelf parts". Near the end they discuss the next flight mission and it is going to launch itself off of the entry platform as it descends to the martian surface, right! not after it lands, while it descends! youtu.be/20vUNgRdB4o?...
Why Did The Mars Helicopter Disappear?
YouTube video by Veritasium
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
#science Great video about Ingenuity and running on "off the shelf parts". Near the end they discuss the next flight mission and it is going to launch itself off of the entry platform as it descends to the martian surface, right! not after it lands, while it descends! youtu.be/20vUNgRdB4o?...
#gamer post
Is anyone here playing #FarmingSim25 and "built" one of the houses where you add materials? Like...how much material do the houses need? I feel like the builder is just stringing me along and never going to finish the house. It's been over a year in game and a fortune in costs.
Is anyone here playing #FarmingSim25 and "built" one of the houses where you add materials? Like...how much material do the houses need? I feel like the builder is just stringing me along and never going to finish the house. It's been over a year in game and a fortune in costs.
March 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#gamer post
Is anyone here playing #FarmingSim25 and "built" one of the houses where you add materials? Like...how much material do the houses need? I feel like the builder is just stringing me along and never going to finish the house. It's been over a year in game and a fortune in costs.
Is anyone here playing #FarmingSim25 and "built" one of the houses where you add materials? Like...how much material do the houses need? I feel like the builder is just stringing me along and never going to finish the house. It's been over a year in game and a fortune in costs.
#foodie post
Just cooked up this little gem the Youtube algorithm offered the other day.
I'd suggest giving it a try. It was pretty quick to prep and cook.
youtu.be/jawirano4Zk?...
Just cooked up this little gem the Youtube algorithm offered the other day.
I'd suggest giving it a try. It was pretty quick to prep and cook.
youtu.be/jawirano4Zk?...
Mushroom, Spinach and Broccoli Pasta
YouTube video by Food Loves Company
youtu.be
March 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
#foodie post
Just cooked up this little gem the Youtube algorithm offered the other day.
I'd suggest giving it a try. It was pretty quick to prep and cook.
youtu.be/jawirano4Zk?...
Just cooked up this little gem the Youtube algorithm offered the other day.
I'd suggest giving it a try. It was pretty quick to prep and cook.
youtu.be/jawirano4Zk?...
Saturday morning
March 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Saturday morning
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Repost if you have tinnitus.
here's the Bunny With Tinnitus (graphite on vellum 2x3
inches)
inches)
February 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Repost if you have tinnitus.
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Have you read Anjali Sharma's Op ed? "The #climatecrisis is a #costofliving issue for Australia. My generation will be the first to pay for it."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The climate crisis is a cost of living issue for Australia. My generation will be the first to pay for it | Anjali Sharma
Politicians have divorced the issue of global heating from soaring prices – Australians must take bold action at the ballot box
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Have you read Anjali Sharma's Op ed? "The #climatecrisis is a #costofliving issue for Australia. My generation will be the first to pay for it."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Homelessness really needs to be the number one issue for this year's Australian federal election. This should not be happening in our country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
'Defeated' mother issues roadside plea for housing after year of sleeping rough
After being knocked back for private rentals and having no luck with social housing, Cathy McGrath put up a sign at a busy roundabout in a last-ditch call for help.
www.abc.net.au
February 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Homelessness really needs to be the number one issue for this year's Australian federal election. This should not be happening in our country.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
February 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
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Can I just point out that a minute-by-minute live stream about what a political leader is doing, every single day, 24/7 ... is quite literally the most insane form of news anyone can ever do. Look, editors. You are a newspaper. You are not directing the Truman Show.
February 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Can I just point out that a minute-by-minute live stream about what a political leader is doing, every single day, 24/7 ... is quite literally the most insane form of news anyone can ever do. Look, editors. You are a newspaper. You are not directing the Truman Show.
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If you are voting in #Werribee byelection today, the major parties ignored you on addressing #publictransport in Melbourne’s west. #springst
melbourneontransit.blogspot.com/2025/02/by-e...
melbourneontransit.blogspot.com/2025/02/by-e...
By-election forum calls for better Werribee bus services
A blog about the service aspects of public transport in Melbourne, Australia.
melbourneontransit.blogspot.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If you are voting in #Werribee byelection today, the major parties ignored you on addressing #publictransport in Melbourne’s west. #springst
melbourneontransit.blogspot.com/2025/02/by-e...
melbourneontransit.blogspot.com/2025/02/by-e...
So, Got the #TSOne and #TS2 legacy #games. Running on Linux using Proton Experimental.
Had to watch the intro's all the way through, just love reliving that first time playing a new game feeling.
Started a new TS Medieval play through recently as well. It's all the old Sims now.
Had to watch the intro's all the way through, just love reliving that first time playing a new game feeling.
Started a new TS Medieval play through recently as well. It's all the old Sims now.
February 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Cheaper to rent a carpark.
youtu.be/3MwIiWB-zqI?...
youtu.be/3MwIiWB-zqI?...
How Car Parks are Causing the Housing Crisis
YouTube video by Julian O'Shea
youtu.be
January 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Cheaper to rent a carpark.
youtu.be/3MwIiWB-zqI?...
youtu.be/3MwIiWB-zqI?...
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You don't get to blame being a Nazi on your autism.
January 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
You don't get to blame being a Nazi on your autism.
My home state.
nazi salute is also an arrestable offence in the state of Victoria. If Elon came to Melbourne and did that gesture, he would likely be charged www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Victorian prosecutors seek jail time for far-right extremist Jacob Hersant over Nazi salute
Magistrate says imprisonment appropriate after Hersant became first person in state to be found guilty of offence
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:31 AM
My home state.
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Giving the nazi salute should be something that gets a person immediately arrested! like they have in Germany for some reason.
January 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Giving the nazi salute should be something that gets a person immediately arrested! like they have in Germany for some reason.
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A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳
January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A single 400-year-old ancient oak produces 234,000 litres of oxygen a year while soaking up carbon dioxide, and can support more than 2,000 species of bird, insect, fungus, and lichen. Nature is amazing - we need more of it, not less. Please repost if you agree 🌳
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If your goal this year is to read more books, remember:
you don’t have to finish every book you start. If you’re halfway through and can’t stand the characters or just don’t care what happens, it’s okay to put it down.
Life’s too short to read books you don’t love!
you don’t have to finish every book you start. If you’re halfway through and can’t stand the characters or just don’t care what happens, it’s okay to put it down.
Life’s too short to read books you don’t love!
January 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
If your goal this year is to read more books, remember:
you don’t have to finish every book you start. If you’re halfway through and can’t stand the characters or just don’t care what happens, it’s okay to put it down.
Life’s too short to read books you don’t love!
you don’t have to finish every book you start. If you’re halfway through and can’t stand the characters or just don’t care what happens, it’s okay to put it down.
Life’s too short to read books you don’t love!