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Shaun O’Boyle

@shaunoboyle.bsky.social

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Biologist working in science communication (research: community involvement; practice: art-science and podcasts). Big fan of The X-Files and Star Trek. #QueerinSTEM (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Work: shaunoboyle.org X-Files Podcast: heydannyitsmulder.com

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · Jul 29

I have a podcast about the making of #TheXFiles, and in the latest episode I got to chat with the brilliant @annealiz1.bsky.social about her work as the science advisor on the show.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5tOdPoK...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/h...
Website: www.heydannyitsmulder.com

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Polyamourossy @rossytv.bsky.social · 15h

We gotta make this happen peeps! Resistance IS futile (in this case)!

Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 18h

Friends, a conversation with @rossytv.bsky.social made me realise that we have only one year to convince our local cinemas to screen #StarTrek First Contact on the 30th anniversary of its release. How do we do this?

Poster for Star Trek First Contact, with the tag line, Resistance is Futile, and featuring the faces of Picard, Data, and the Borg Queen

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 1d

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Only a few places left. Register here:
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#SciComm #Poetry #AcademicSky #SciArt 🧪

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 1d

can anyone recommend an Irish company that does vinyl sticker printing?

Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 2d

This is so cool! 💖

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🪐Ashley 🔭 Lindalía☄️ @that-astro-chic.bsky.social · 2d

As president and founder of @blackinastro.bsky.social , AJ an amazing force within space law, an outspoken advocate for the people, and dear friend. I also agree with @ohdearz.bsky.social that this too makes me question my presence and the presence of @blackinastro.bsky.social on this site.

Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 2d

Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.

A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account.

After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users.

As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire! @unaminh.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly. She has no intention otherwise: "I promise that if I am elected as President, I will return to the Gaeltacht and I will learn Irish” - like that's quite a high prerequisite for folks to be President first.

Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 2d

I honestly gasped when she said *if* she gets elected.

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Úna-Minh 🔥 Play Eyes of Hellfire! @unaminh.bsky.social · 2d

I also have minimal respect for a former Minister for Arts, Heritage and the GAELTACHT who didn't work on fluency while in office but is now promised to learn Irish if elected President.

Nice try Heather.

Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 2d

Back to the actual and current Presidential candidates -with all the Jim Gavin shenanigans of the last 24 hours it may have not grabbed people’s attention that Heather Humphreys just threw trans people under the bus in response to a Grift dot ie reporters question!So there’s that! #aras25 #speirgorm

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 2d

I honestly gasped when she said *if* she gets elected.

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 3d

hello, yes, I'm a massive nerd whose hobby is making a podcast about the making of The X-Files
but I get to learn about cool stuff like editing for film and television
if you also like these things, you can find the latest episode with Eleanor Infante on the podcast apps or at heydannyitsmulder.com

Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 3d

What did you think the women of honour issue was in reference to Newsom?

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 4d

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 4d

my friend just sent me this very very old photo, back when I still took my knees and back for granted

photo of a start line in a surf lifesaving competition, I am positioning the rope of my can buoy, and holding fins between my legs.

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Sachaaaargh Coward 👻 @sachacoward.bsky.social · 14d

Remember all my mad book drama?

(If not, buy me a pint and I'll sing you the ballad of the dodgy ex-publisher...)

Well, I'm absolutely delighted to say it's over!

An enormous thanks to my wonderful new publisher @manchesterup.bsky.social

Queer As Folklore will be back in the wild! 🧜🏼‍♂️

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 6d

also, 'the book is there to serve me' is a truly wild way to view... a book

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 6d

I honestly let out a wee gasp

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 7d

Really disappointing from @royalsociety.org which is hiding behind "not policing politics" to sustain the membership of an openly white supremacist anti-science billionaire who never should have been admitted in the first place, talk about low bars 🧪

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...

Royal Society rules out expelling Elon Musk after rally speech - Research Professional News

Society president criticises billionaire’s “language of violence” but says organisation should not “police political opinions”

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 7d

I’m sad to hear the news that the wonderful Jane Goodall is no longer in the world. Her work with chimpanzees at Gombe in Tanzania taught us to look at other apes - and ourselves - differently. I was privileged to meet her later in life and tell her what an inspiration she was to me.

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 8d

the main thing I took away from his performance in the debate was that he was holding glow sticks

photoshopped picture of jim gavin in the presidential debate, holding two glowsticks

Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks so much! Eleanor was fantastic. They did, and tbh I’m glad it didn’t work out. I thought the version they ended up making was brilliant.

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 9d

If you like The X-Files or if you'd like to know how an editor puts an episode of television together, here's my interview with film and television editor, Eleanor Infante (Freakier Friday, Presumed Innocent, The X-Files).
www.heydannyitsmulder.com/episodes/epi...

8 Eleanor Infante — Hey Danny, It's Mulder.

Eleanor Infante is a film and television editor who worked on season 11 of The X-Files. Eleanor edited This, The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat, Rm9sbG93ZXJz, and My Struggle IV; collaborating with direc...

www.heydannyitsmulder.com

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 9d

if there’s someone whose takes you consistently like on this app, find out if they have a non-app body of work and support it

Do they draw comics? Buy some! Do they write Star Trek books? Borrow them from the library! Etc

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 13d

UK passport holders can live and work in Ireland with no minimum £savings requirement or funding.

Note: Healthcare is still free.

If you can show proof of living in Ireland for 5 years you can then apply for naturalisation and get an Irish (EU) passport.

👉 www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-becom...

Are you trans, want to escape the UK, but only have a British passport?
You can live in Ireland and get an Irish (EU) passport by naturalisation. No visa needed!

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Shaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 13d

This reminds me of a few times I've picked up an audiobook because I've seen the author express how happy they were with the narration. I love when it can be a win-win like this.