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@wcmncda.bsky.social
· Feb 19
Ok. Usually i’m very quiet on SM, but (cough, cough)…
I’ve just deleted that horrible app formerly known as Twitter.
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Winter raptors like Snowy Owls and Rough-legged Hawks travel thousands of kms to winter in these areas - mainly because of the mice and voles. Unlike the raptors that get loads of clicks and likes - the undervalued rodents get next to no love at all!
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Winter raptors like Snowy Owls and Rough-legged Hawks travel thousands of kms to winter in these areas - mainly because of the mice and voles. Unlike the raptors that get loads of clicks and likes - the undervalued rodents get next to no love at all!
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I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
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[God creating dogs] Oh these turned out great. Im going to want all of these back at some point
January 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
[God creating dogs] Oh these turned out great. Im going to want all of these back at some point
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Happy World Introvert Day! 💙
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Happy World Introvert Day! 💙
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Want to discover great posts beyond who you already follow? The For You feed, built by @spacecowboy17.bsky.social, is a personalized algorithmic feed based on your likes. It's one of our favorites for finding cool conversations across the network.
Try it here: bsky.app/profile/spac...
Try it here: bsky.app/profile/spac...
January 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Want to discover great posts beyond who you already follow? The For You feed, built by @spacecowboy17.bsky.social, is a personalized algorithmic feed based on your likes. It's one of our favorites for finding cool conversations across the network.
Try it here: bsky.app/profile/spac...
Try it here: bsky.app/profile/spac...
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It's not as if we weren't warned.
December 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's not as if we weren't warned.
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One of the many characters I encountered in St Lucia. A place where people ask you to take their photograph.
#portraiture #classicmono #ColourADay #BWFri #Photography
#portraiture #classicmono #ColourADay #BWFri #Photography
December 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
One of the many characters I encountered in St Lucia. A place where people ask you to take their photograph.
#portraiture #classicmono #ColourADay #BWFri #Photography
#portraiture #classicmono #ColourADay #BWFri #Photography
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In 1811-12, the Luddites attempted to resist some of the first waves of machine-industrialisation. They were crushed.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
Oh no the Governor of the Bank of England compared AI to the Industrial Revolution
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In 1811-12, the Luddites attempted to resist some of the first waves of machine-industrialisation. They were crushed.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
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🐣 Found: newborn stars and planets
#ESAGaia & ALMA joined forces to study 31 baby star systems, finding hints of planets 👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
The collage also shows our own Solar System for reference on the bottom right, as it is predicted to have looked at an age of 1 million years. 🔭 🧪
#ESAGaia & ALMA joined forces to study 31 baby star systems, finding hints of planets 👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
The collage also shows our own Solar System for reference on the bottom right, as it is predicted to have looked at an age of 1 million years. 🔭 🧪
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🐣 Found: newborn stars and planets
#ESAGaia & ALMA joined forces to study 31 baby star systems, finding hints of planets 👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
The collage also shows our own Solar System for reference on the bottom right, as it is predicted to have looked at an age of 1 million years. 🔭 🧪
#ESAGaia & ALMA joined forces to study 31 baby star systems, finding hints of planets 👉 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
The collage also shows our own Solar System for reference on the bottom right, as it is predicted to have looked at an age of 1 million years. 🔭 🧪
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Found on the internet.
December 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Found on the internet.
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Stoats (Mustela erminea) undergo a molt twice a year, changing from brown to snow-white to blend in the snow.
They don't store fat & must eat up to 25% of their weight per day (~50 g), mostly in rodents.
Recent studies have found that they register an 11.7 on the cuteness scale (out of 10).
They don't store fat & must eat up to 25% of their weight per day (~50 g), mostly in rodents.
Recent studies have found that they register an 11.7 on the cuteness scale (out of 10).
a small white animal standing in the snow looking at the camera
Alt: a small white stoat standing in the snow looking at the camera, then hopping away in giant strides.
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Stoats (Mustela erminea) undergo a molt twice a year, changing from brown to snow-white to blend in the snow.
They don't store fat & must eat up to 25% of their weight per day (~50 g), mostly in rodents.
Recent studies have found that they register an 11.7 on the cuteness scale (out of 10).
They don't store fat & must eat up to 25% of their weight per day (~50 g), mostly in rodents.
Recent studies have found that they register an 11.7 on the cuteness scale (out of 10).
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Hey @tessmachling.bsky.social @drtobydriver.bsky.social @claireboardman.bsky.social
The other day I bought a thesaurus, but when I got home and opened it, all the pages were blank.
I have no words to describe how angry I am.
The other day I bought a thesaurus, but when I got home and opened it, all the pages were blank.
I have no words to describe how angry I am.
a man in a knight 's armor is standing on top of a stone wall with his hands in the air .
ALT: a man in a knight 's armor is standing on top of a stone wall with his hands in the air .
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hey @tessmachling.bsky.social @drtobydriver.bsky.social @claireboardman.bsky.social
The other day I bought a thesaurus, but when I got home and opened it, all the pages were blank.
I have no words to describe how angry I am.
The other day I bought a thesaurus, but when I got home and opened it, all the pages were blank.
I have no words to describe how angry I am.
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Spoiler alert: there are no native birds or mammals left on the island 🙃
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Spoiler alert: there are no native birds or mammals left on the island 🙃
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John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
John Major, "Populism is no longer a fringe problem of a few outlandish politicians. It is now mainstream and professional"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
"We should recognise the threat it poses to democracy"
"Democracy has a lot to lose"
"Established political parties need to defeat populism, not copy it"
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University of Ottawa reopens admissions to Greek and Roman program | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
U of O reopens admissions to Greek and Roman program | CBC News
The University of Ottawa says it has resumed accepting applications to its honours program in Greek and Roman studies, reversing an earlier decision.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
University of Ottawa reopens admissions to Greek and Roman program | CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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"One hundred years from now, the people who come after us, for whom our lives are showing the way - will they think of us kindly? Will they remember us with a kind word? I wish to God I could think so."
Anton Chekhov - Uncle Vanya
Anton Chekhov - Uncle Vanya
November 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"One hundred years from now, the people who come after us, for whom our lives are showing the way - will they think of us kindly? Will they remember us with a kind word? I wish to God I could think so."
Anton Chekhov - Uncle Vanya
Anton Chekhov - Uncle Vanya
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To infinity and beyond
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
To infinity and beyond
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So, I'm really kind of fucking annoyed and disappointed with Mozilla enabling AI in Firefox by default and not giving users a simple opt out switch.
I have disabled it in my firefox via 'about:config' , if you want to too, here's how to disable it completely or enable certain bits you find useful
I have disabled it in my firefox via 'about:config' , if you want to too, here's how to disable it completely or enable certain bits you find useful
How to Disable AI Features in Firefox Browser
Are you looking for clean user experience in your Firefox browser? Here's how you can disable AI features in Firefox for a simple, no-nonsense usage.
gadgetstouse.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So, I'm really kind of fucking annoyed and disappointed with Mozilla enabling AI in Firefox by default and not giving users a simple opt out switch.
I have disabled it in my firefox via 'about:config' , if you want to too, here's how to disable it completely or enable certain bits you find useful
I have disabled it in my firefox via 'about:config' , if you want to too, here's how to disable it completely or enable certain bits you find useful
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Wouldn't it be nice if humans could do this too?
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Wouldn't it be nice if humans could do this too?
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Fancy a visit to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole lurking in the heart of the #MilkyWay?
The final still is the first image ever of the black hole, unveiled in 2022 by the @ehtelescope.bsky.social .
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2208-eht-mw/ 🔭
The final still is the first image ever of the black hole, unveiled in 2022 by the @ehtelescope.bsky.social .
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2208-eht-mw/ 🔭
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Fancy a visit to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole lurking in the heart of the #MilkyWay?
The final still is the first image ever of the black hole, unveiled in 2022 by the @ehtelescope.bsky.social .
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2208-eht-mw/ 🔭
The final still is the first image ever of the black hole, unveiled in 2022 by the @ehtelescope.bsky.social .
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2208-eht-mw/ 🔭
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You can even turn on a reminder by going into Settings > Accessibility and then toggling on ‘Require alt-text before posting’.
Then you won’t forget to include it.
Then you won’t forget to include it.
I'm seeing a lot of political posts with images & no alt-text. A reminder: alt-text makes your post accessible to blind & low-vision users, & as disabled people are some of those most regularly & viciously targeted by this administration, they deserve & need to be included & informed in activism.
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
You can even turn on a reminder by going into Settings > Accessibility and then toggling on ‘Require alt-text before posting’.
Then you won’t forget to include it.
Then you won’t forget to include it.
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🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
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"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
July 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
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Tesla continues to prove that they are not a serious company. Giving him that much money after basically lighting the company on fire for the last two years is beyond ridiculous. Tesla isn't a car company or an AI company or a tech company any more. It's a meme coin disguised as a stock.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla shareholders approve massive pay package that could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire.
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Tesla continues to prove that they are not a serious company. Giving him that much money after basically lighting the company on fire for the last two years is beyond ridiculous. Tesla isn't a car company or an AI company or a tech company any more. It's a meme coin disguised as a stock.
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i’ve already seen people report that these upscaling attempts on videos have resulted in flashing boxes & flickering that may cause issues for people with photosensitivity & Youtube refuses to make a statement on it.
Youtube has announced that all low-res videos (i.e. older ones) are to be automatically AI upscaled to HD.
Creators can opt-out on a per video basis (but the channel may be long abandoned).
When researching props or behind the scenes, old videos are useful, but not if upscaling produces artefacts.
Creators can opt-out on a per video basis (but the channel may be long abandoned).
When researching props or behind the scenes, old videos are useful, but not if upscaling produces artefacts.
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
i’ve already seen people report that these upscaling attempts on videos have resulted in flashing boxes & flickering that may cause issues for people with photosensitivity & Youtube refuses to make a statement on it.