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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃)

@timfordwrites.bsky.social

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Writer. Journo. Mini Painter. Politico. Learner. And a gamer. As seen in CBC, the Tyee, Reactor Magazine (TOR.com), Polygon, and many other places. Based in lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, BC, Canada).

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I wouldn't recommend it.

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 5d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 8h

More like HRRRNGtime show

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I'm delighted to report that I briefly thought this was a rant about the protagonist from Kingdom Hearts being a whiny lil dingus

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 1d

JUST A BIT

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5oc...

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Look if two guys wanna smash I don't know why that's anyone else's business

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 1d

"You're un-Canadian," says woman who foments separatism, meets with fascist US President and regularly rants about Ottawa elites, Quebec snobs and Atlantic Canada leeches.

National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 1d

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’ www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Tabatha Southey 🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 1d

I would totally forgive this if there was any chance it would work but it absolutely will not. As it is this just a bonfire of Carney and Canadian credibility.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"You are a transformative president" -- I regret to inform you that Mark Carney is kissing Trump's ass

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I wouldn't recommend it.

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 5d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Here's what that looks like in comparison. Both map screenshots taken at the same magnification. The Bike Valet at 200 bikes takes up less than a third of a building's first floor.

A parking lot of similar size takes up an entire block.

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

I couldn't resist poking my head in on my lunch break to see how packed in the Bike Valet was today. Over 200 bikes, scooters, cargo bikes and other devices. If this were car parking it would require a surface lot the size of the Royal Athletic Park lot.

#yyj

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

This...actually does make a kind of sense.

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Hearing from my coworkers at the Victoria Bike Valet downtown that they are FULL, as the BCGEU labour protest amasses large numbers to head to the Legislature.

This is, in my recollection, the first time we've actually had to turn people away.

#yyj

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Michelle Gamage @michellegamage.bsky.social · 2d

A single Vancouver police officer made $397,258 last year, making $239,258 in overtime on top of their base pay of up to $158,000.
This is the wildest FOI I've seen in a long time. Well done Liam Britten for digging this up. #CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows | CBC News

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the...

www.cbc.ca

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

The fucking recruitment poster is *chefs kiss*

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Evidence continues to mount that this platform is going to be just as shit as Twitter.

Absolutely inane behaviour from the mod team and CEO. And when you point it out, she posts troll shit.

Looks like it's back to Mastodon.

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.

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

(feeling old and unaccomplished RN and wishing I was 29)

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Those who are 45+, what advice would you offer to someone about to enter their 40s?

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Even if you don't agree with the theory of the US as a potentially stabilizing force against global conflict (and i fully sympathize with that view) under this regime they are sprinting towards climate collapse while most of the world is going green energy. For that reason alone we need a better US.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 5d

I’m a proud Canadian, so some will say this is “none of my business” (they’re wrong), but the entire world badly needs a hell of a lot better USA than this.

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I actually love Canadians going from suddenly caring about Rugby to suddenly caring about Baseball

Win all the sports

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I did sense this across eastern Europe (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland) while I visited. There's a palpable tension in the air. I saw widespread support for Ukraine, and disdain or hatred for Putin, and there's also a discomfort and acknowledgement that so many Russians live in their countries.

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 4d

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić:

Everyone is preparing for conflicts.To be completely honest,everyone is getting ready for war.The only question is which side someone belongs to

We would like to avoid wars. We would like to avoid conflicts... Everyone is really&seriously preparing for wars

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

GIIIIIT OUTTA HERE WIT DAT

a close up of a person 's eye with a white circle around it

ALT: a close up of a person 's eye with a white circle around it

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

After 3, I don't know what happens. It could spiral into massacre. It could be obsequious govs like Canada and UK showing their whole ass as they try to make apologies.

But I don't see the Trump gov or ICE hicks they've hired having the self-control or discipline NOT to conduct raids at the cup.

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Dark prediction for the World Cup:
1) ICE will target audiences for raids, those cheering on Latin American teams
2) nobody gets juiced up and ready for a fight like futbol fans, who will resist en masse, across international lines (inspiring, but then...)
3) ICE will shoot somebody as they panic

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Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Brodie comes in the replies saying "Concerning" while not expressing any concern for Boultbee or her safety, and Boultbee all but accuses her directly. Boultbee is also quite clear about who she thinks is responsible - and those types are all over her replies calling her a liar.

Tim Ford (Tomb Fart 🎃) @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 4d

For context...

Vid was tweeted last night by BC Con MLA Amelia Boultbee, who wrote earlier "at approximately 10PM several vehicles and individuals approached my home and rocks were thrown at my home." Boultbee RTd that a OneBC rally was held that evening with Dallas Brodie (crazy eyes).

#bcpoli

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