Ricardo Ares
@aresricardo.bsky.social
Landscape Architect, Sheffield Sharks, LFC, l like art and am a very keen amateur anti-fascist
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
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Often wonder whether those who in the 2010s were too confident about how far the UK could carve out a geopolitical space outside the EU are now overcompensating for such takes by being too negative about what can be gotten from Brussels once the UK accepts that it is in the EU sphere of influence
October 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Often wonder whether those who in the 2010s were too confident about how far the UK could carve out a geopolitical space outside the EU are now overcompensating for such takes by being too negative about what can be gotten from Brussels once the UK accepts that it is in the EU sphere of influence
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August 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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In a world of increasing scams, we really need a way of verifying that banks are who they say they are when they call you.
(Otherwise there's that v awkward: "We need to verify you" "Prove you are who you say you are first" "Sorry, we can't talk about your account without verifying you" standoff.)
(Otherwise there's that v awkward: "We need to verify you" "Prove you are who you say you are first" "Sorry, we can't talk about your account without verifying you" standoff.)
August 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
In a world of increasing scams, we really need a way of verifying that banks are who they say they are when they call you.
(Otherwise there's that v awkward: "We need to verify you" "Prove you are who you say you are first" "Sorry, we can't talk about your account without verifying you" standoff.)
(Otherwise there's that v awkward: "We need to verify you" "Prove you are who you say you are first" "Sorry, we can't talk about your account without verifying you" standoff.)
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I think it's telling that neither the Labour Party or the BBC seek out the more left leaning audience on here but are happy to associate with actual fascists on twitter.
Despite Bylines network and the Guardian getting much more engagement on here than they did on twitter
Despite Bylines network and the Guardian getting much more engagement on here than they did on twitter
100%
Our 10 publications at @bylinesnetwork.co.uk now get many more engagements (and click-through) from Bluesky than it ever did on Twitter/X.
Here’s our graph of traffic from X vs Bluesky over the last 12 months.
Our 10 publications at @bylinesnetwork.co.uk now get many more engagements (and click-through) from Bluesky than it ever did on Twitter/X.
Here’s our graph of traffic from X vs Bluesky over the last 12 months.
August 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I think it's telling that neither the Labour Party or the BBC seek out the more left leaning audience on here but are happy to associate with actual fascists on twitter.
Despite Bylines network and the Guardian getting much more engagement on here than they did on twitter
Despite Bylines network and the Guardian getting much more engagement on here than they did on twitter
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For anyone wishing to sign the online book of condolences for Diogo Jota, here’s a link: #RIPDiogo #YNWA
Liverpool FC — Diogo Jota: 1996-2025
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July 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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June 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
2
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I guess we have to post.
I shouldn't have favourites - but Beech trees are my favourite. (Limb Valley woods in Sheff)
I shouldn't have favourites - but Beech trees are my favourite. (Limb Valley woods in Sheff)
May 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I guess we have to post.
I shouldn't have favourites - but Beech trees are my favourite. (Limb Valley woods in Sheff)
I shouldn't have favourites - but Beech trees are my favourite. (Limb Valley woods in Sheff)
I guess we have to post.
Sheffield in the bright Spring sunshine.
Sheffield in the bright Spring sunshine.
April 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I guess we have to post.
Sheffield in the bright Spring sunshine.
Sheffield in the bright Spring sunshine.
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Amazon offers free advertising for the Administration's signature initiative, and for some reason the White House regards this as hostile.
When I make smart decisions that make the world a better place, I'm usually proud of it, and want the everyone to know about it. So what's different here?
When I make smart decisions that make the world a better place, I'm usually proud of it, and want the everyone to know about it. So what's different here?
REPORTER: Amazon will soon display a number next to the price of each product that shows how much the Trump tariffs are adding. Isn't that a perfect demonstration that it's the American consumer who is paying for these policies?
LEAVITT: This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.
LEAVITT: This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.
April 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Amazon offers free advertising for the Administration's signature initiative, and for some reason the White House regards this as hostile.
When I make smart decisions that make the world a better place, I'm usually proud of it, and want the everyone to know about it. So what's different here?
When I make smart decisions that make the world a better place, I'm usually proud of it, and want the everyone to know about it. So what's different here?
Just had a look at the real-time data from Spain's Electric Grid... The yellow line is actual power generation!!!
April 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Just had a look at the real-time data from Spain's Electric Grid... The yellow line is actual power generation!!!
I wasn't getting it til you mentioned it was GARLIC bread.
Hard to disagree
Hard to disagree
Why isn't there a fast-food restaurant that sells spaghetti sandwiches? Which is basically just when you take spaghetti and sandwiched it between two slices of garlic bread. Why hasn't anyone thought of this yet- so I could order one at 3 AM? Just another problem in the world that needs to be fixed.
March 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I wasn't getting it til you mentioned it was GARLIC bread.
Hard to disagree
Hard to disagree
Fantastic weekend for Sheffield teams overall. Wins for United & Wednesday on Saturday in the football, the Steelers on Sunday with the ice hockey...
...and of course the Sharks taking home the #SLB Cup for the 4th time. Great support and great game at the Motorpoint Arena. #sheffieldsharks
...and of course the Sharks taking home the #SLB Cup for the 4th time. Great support and great game at the Motorpoint Arena. #sheffieldsharks
March 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fantastic weekend for Sheffield teams overall. Wins for United & Wednesday on Saturday in the football, the Steelers on Sunday with the ice hockey...
...and of course the Sharks taking home the #SLB Cup for the 4th time. Great support and great game at the Motorpoint Arena. #sheffieldsharks
...and of course the Sharks taking home the #SLB Cup for the 4th time. Great support and great game at the Motorpoint Arena. #sheffieldsharks
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This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
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You know the "🔹AI Overview" you get on Google Search?
I discovered today that it's repeating as fact something I made up 7 years ago as a joke.
"Kyloren syndrome" is a fictional disease I invented as part of a sting operation to prove that you can publish any nonsense in predatory journals...
I discovered today that it's repeating as fact something I made up 7 years ago as a joke.
"Kyloren syndrome" is a fictional disease I invented as part of a sting operation to prove that you can publish any nonsense in predatory journals...
November 22, 2024 at 4:06 PM
You know the "🔹AI Overview" you get on Google Search?
I discovered today that it's repeating as fact something I made up 7 years ago as a joke.
"Kyloren syndrome" is a fictional disease I invented as part of a sting operation to prove that you can publish any nonsense in predatory journals...
I discovered today that it's repeating as fact something I made up 7 years ago as a joke.
"Kyloren syndrome" is a fictional disease I invented as part of a sting operation to prove that you can publish any nonsense in predatory journals...
Had the perfect view of this 3-pointer from Chatman the 3rd tonight. #Sharks racking up the W's in the #SBL this season.
@sprleaguebballm.bsky.social
@britishbasketballdaily.com
@sprleaguebballm.bsky.social
@britishbasketballdaily.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Had the perfect view of this 3-pointer from Chatman the 3rd tonight. #Sharks racking up the W's in the #SBL this season.
@sprleaguebballm.bsky.social
@britishbasketballdaily.com
@sprleaguebballm.bsky.social
@britishbasketballdaily.com
What is going on? First win of the season so far for the Caledonia Gladiators, and it's against the London Lions who record their second straight loss in the regular #SLB season.
Nuts
Nuts
December 1, 2024 at 11:10 AM
What is going on? First win of the season so far for the Caledonia Gladiators, and it's against the London Lions who record their second straight loss in the regular #SLB season.
Nuts
Nuts
Sharks back in action this weekend!!!. One of these days I am getting myself to an away game, for now will be watching on #DAZN. Last time we played @mcrbball.bsky.social we had a good win, expecting a much tougher game on Sunday on their turf!
#SLB #Sharks #Sharksareonfireyourdefenceisterrified
#SLB #Sharks #Sharksareonfireyourdefenceisterrified
November 29, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Sharks back in action this weekend!!!. One of these days I am getting myself to an away game, for now will be watching on #DAZN. Last time we played @mcrbball.bsky.social we had a good win, expecting a much tougher game on Sunday on their turf!
#SLB #Sharks #Sharksareonfireyourdefenceisterrified
#SLB #Sharks #Sharksareonfireyourdefenceisterrified
One of my favourite times of year. Not quite December I know but the office bar has gone up!
#worklifebalance
#worklifebalance
November 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM
One of my favourite times of year. Not quite December I know but the office bar has gone up!
#worklifebalance
#worklifebalance