Classic Al
@darkal.bsky.social
Geekery, TTRPGs, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, comedy, politics
Scottish, left-ish
Views mine; repost/like =/= endorsement
Morons muted, bigots blocked
Scottish, left-ish
Views mine; repost/like =/= endorsement
Morons muted, bigots blocked
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On this day in 1987, The Sisters of Mercy released their second studio album “Floodland”
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On this day in 1987, The Sisters of Mercy released their second studio album “Floodland”
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November 13, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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I’m surprised JD Vance has left this tweet and reply up.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I’m surprised JD Vance has left this tweet and reply up.
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Human teeth wear out after a few decades.
Elves live for centuries.
So one of three things must be true.
thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52...
Elves live for centuries.
So one of three things must be true.
thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52...
Thought of the Day: Elven Teeth
Human teeth wear out. Even if you avoid the deleterious effects of cavities and gum disease, sheer wear and tear will eventually grind your teeth down. So by the end of a few decades of life, it’s
thealexandrian.net
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Human teeth wear out after a few decades.
Elves live for centuries.
So one of three things must be true.
thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52...
Elves live for centuries.
So one of three things must be true.
thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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If you're relying on a game system to solve shitty GMing, you're praying to a false idol.
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
If you're relying on a game system to solve shitty GMing, you're praying to a false idol.
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Just for laughs...
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Just for laughs...
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AC/DC group portrait, London, July 1976, left to right - Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Angus Young, Mark Evans, Malcolm Young. (Michael Putland)
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
AC/DC group portrait, London, July 1976, left to right - Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Angus Young, Mark Evans, Malcolm Young. (Michael Putland)
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Labour peer blocks plans for nesting brick to aid endangered swifts
The former head of the RSPB voted against plans to make swift bricks mandatory in all new housing
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
The former head of the RSPB voted against plans to make swift bricks mandatory in all new housing
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Labour peer blocks plans for nesting brick to aid endangered swifts
The former head of the RSPB voted against plans to make swift bricks mandatory in all new housing
www.thetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Labour peer blocks plans for nesting brick to aid endangered swifts
The former head of the RSPB voted against plans to make swift bricks mandatory in all new housing
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
The former head of the RSPB voted against plans to make swift bricks mandatory in all new housing
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
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The Trump World View
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Trump World View
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.
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Chris Achilléos art for Typhoo's "The Amazing World of Doctor Who" promotion (1976). #DrWho #DoctorWho #scifiart #1970s
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Chris Achilléos art for Typhoo's "The Amazing World of Doctor Who" promotion (1976). #DrWho #DoctorWho #scifiart #1970s
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Go on, go out and look
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Go on, go out and look
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A couple of photos from Tom Baker’s recent MBE Investiture ceremony. Louise Jameson was there too to show her support on Tom’s big day.
Photos: Olly Mc.
#DoctorWho #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #LouiseJameson
Photos: Olly Mc.
#DoctorWho #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #LouiseJameson
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A couple of photos from Tom Baker’s recent MBE Investiture ceremony. Louise Jameson was there too to show her support on Tom’s big day.
Photos: Olly Mc.
#DoctorWho #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #LouiseJameson
Photos: Olly Mc.
#DoctorWho #FourthDoctor #TomBaker #LouiseJameson
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Great BBC related skit from Matt (pretty sure he’s being sued*) for poking fun at the megalomaniac Orange One.
*Oh, it seems I’m being sued** too
**Now you’ve read this so are you, soz 🤷🏻♀️
*Oh, it seems I’m being sued** too
**Now you’ve read this so are you, soz 🤷🏻♀️
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Great BBC related skit from Matt (pretty sure he’s being sued*) for poking fun at the megalomaniac Orange One.
*Oh, it seems I’m being sued** too
**Now you’ve read this so are you, soz 🤷🏻♀️
*Oh, it seems I’m being sued** too
**Now you’ve read this so are you, soz 🤷🏻♀️
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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It's almost as if they want our private information easily accessed by third parties...
I wonder who is lobbying for this?
I wonder who is lobbying for this?
The British government admits it is now monitoring VPNs use by UK residents. Regulator Ofcom has contracted with an AI-powered surveillance service to detect the number of citizens using VPNs to evade the Online Safety Act.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy
www.techradar.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It's almost as if they want our private information easily accessed by third parties...
I wonder who is lobbying for this?
I wonder who is lobbying for this?
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November 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
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I'm 2 followers off 1.5K. I'd have more of that if I didn't block all the suspiciously lady-only-following accounts, but it would be nice to reach the next milestone. So if you're interested in TTRPGs, sketching, memes and snark, I'm yer woman.
Here's a Godzilla meme to tempt you in.
Here's a Godzilla meme to tempt you in.
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm 2 followers off 1.5K. I'd have more of that if I didn't block all the suspiciously lady-only-following accounts, but it would be nice to reach the next milestone. So if you're interested in TTRPGs, sketching, memes and snark, I'm yer woman.
Here's a Godzilla meme to tempt you in.
Here's a Godzilla meme to tempt you in.
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GB News, owned by Australians, based in the Dubai tax haven, managed by New Zealanders.
The only British bit are the fools watching.
The only British bit are the fools watching.
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
GB News, owned by Australians, based in the Dubai tax haven, managed by New Zealanders.
The only British bit are the fools watching.
The only British bit are the fools watching.
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Fresh meat was as precious as gold bullion back in the 70s. According, that is, to Letraset's dizzyingly exciting THE SWEENEY Super Action Transfers, which allowed kids to create violent scenes based on the classic post-watershed cop show. This meat blag is *carnage*, guv!
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Fresh meat was as precious as gold bullion back in the 70s. According, that is, to Letraset's dizzyingly exciting THE SWEENEY Super Action Transfers, which allowed kids to create violent scenes based on the classic post-watershed cop show. This meat blag is *carnage*, guv!
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Farage says he's "boycotting the BBC" all the time.
Here he is last year.
Normally lasts until the next invitation comes.
Here he is last year.
Normally lasts until the next invitation comes.
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Farage says he's "boycotting the BBC" all the time.
Here he is last year.
Normally lasts until the next invitation comes.
Here he is last year.
Normally lasts until the next invitation comes.