Daveybot
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Lighting design at Speirs Major. Occasional photography all over the place.
Pithy commentary best left here, I expect.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Screen printing my photo of the Scotsman Steps in College today.
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Screen printing my photo of the Scotsman Steps in College today.
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how has this never happened
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
how has this never happened
I know I don't have much of a footprint here - or anywhere - but I encourage you all, dear followers, to watch the film The Long Goodbye, a short made by Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia over five years ago.
It’s a hard watch, but I think not enough people saw it.
youtu.be/Lzz50xENH4g?...
It’s a hard watch, but I think not enough people saw it.
youtu.be/Lzz50xENH4g?...
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I know I don't have much of a footprint here - or anywhere - but I encourage you all, dear followers, to watch the film The Long Goodbye, a short made by Riz Ahmed and Aneil Karia over five years ago.
It’s a hard watch, but I think not enough people saw it.
youtu.be/Lzz50xENH4g?...
It’s a hard watch, but I think not enough people saw it.
youtu.be/Lzz50xENH4g?...
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Documentary on Kenmure Street protests to open Glasgow Film Festival
https://www.europesays.com/uk/679404/
It will receive its gala UK premiere on 25 February at the Glasgow Film Theatre, launching the 22nd…
https://www.europesays.com/uk/679404/
It will receive its gala UK premiere on 25 February at the Glasgow Film Theatre, launching the 22nd…
Documentary on Kenmure Street protests to open Glasgow Film Festival - United Kingdom
It will receive its gala UK premiere on 25 February at the Glasgow Film Theatre, launching the 22nd edition of the film festival.
www.europesays.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Documentary on Kenmure Street protests to open Glasgow Film Festival
https://www.europesays.com/uk/679404/
It will receive its gala UK premiere on 25 February at the Glasgow Film Theatre, launching the 22nd…
https://www.europesays.com/uk/679404/
It will receive its gala UK premiere on 25 February at the Glasgow Film Theatre, launching the 22nd…
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My partner was working at the Westroads mall when Omaha had a big shooting. They still rattle me. But it feels hopeless. We get Blizzards and cry over them. Salting brownies.
It means a lot to hear from @alicefraser.bsky.social, from a country that hasn't given up: youtu.be/YAqq1NDZ0Ok?... (27:41)
It means a lot to hear from @alicefraser.bsky.social, from a country that hasn't given up: youtu.be/YAqq1NDZ0Ok?... (27:41)
Rage Bait Bugle - Bugle 4363
YouTube video by The Bugle
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December 31, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My partner was working at the Westroads mall when Omaha had a big shooting. They still rattle me. But it feels hopeless. We get Blizzards and cry over them. Salting brownies.
It means a lot to hear from @alicefraser.bsky.social, from a country that hasn't given up: youtu.be/YAqq1NDZ0Ok?... (27:41)
It means a lot to hear from @alicefraser.bsky.social, from a country that hasn't given up: youtu.be/YAqq1NDZ0Ok?... (27:41)
Probably good advice for many, including if you're in the UK.
Note for Brits: For some reason I didn't know about the CTA until recently: www.gov.uk/government/p... but that means Ireland (Sorry, Jesse!) is likely going to feature in a lot of our plans.
Note for Brits: For some reason I didn't know about the CTA until recently: www.gov.uk/government/p... but that means Ireland (Sorry, Jesse!) is likely going to feature in a lot of our plans.
If you are a trans person and you think you might need to leave the country, I implore you: start now. Not just thinking. Planning. Because it’s harder than you think.
#transrightsarehumanrights #transgender #protecttranskids
#transrightsarehumanrights #transgender #protecttranskids
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Probably good advice for many, including if you're in the UK.
Note for Brits: For some reason I didn't know about the CTA until recently: www.gov.uk/government/p... but that means Ireland (Sorry, Jesse!) is likely going to feature in a lot of our plans.
Note for Brits: For some reason I didn't know about the CTA until recently: www.gov.uk/government/p... but that means Ireland (Sorry, Jesse!) is likely going to feature in a lot of our plans.
It’s five years now we’ve been eschewing fireworks in favour of sunrises. Happy new year, folks.
January 1, 2026 at 11:22 AM
It’s five years now we’ve been eschewing fireworks in favour of sunrises. Happy new year, folks.
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EXCLUSIVE: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be sworn in as mayor on midnight on January 1 inside the old abandoned City Hall subway station, saying that he sees the venue as a symbol for the aims of his upcoming administration.
EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Will Be Sworn In At Abandoned Original City Hall Subway Station
The mayor-elect will kick off a new era by throwing things back to an older one.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
EXCLUSIVE: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be sworn in as mayor on midnight on January 1 inside the old abandoned City Hall subway station, saying that he sees the venue as a symbol for the aims of his upcoming administration.
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A quite demented Leader column published today by The Times.
First, this in which it says that the Supreme Court decision mandated that single sex spaces be divided on the basis of "biology" not gender.
First, this in which it says that the Supreme Court decision mandated that single sex spaces be divided on the basis of "biology" not gender.
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
A quite demented Leader column published today by The Times.
First, this in which it says that the Supreme Court decision mandated that single sex spaces be divided on the basis of "biology" not gender.
First, this in which it says that the Supreme Court decision mandated that single sex spaces be divided on the basis of "biology" not gender.
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It's a lovely Christmas in the village, and you are a horrible goose
December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It's a lovely Christmas in the village, and you are a horrible goose
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My students know they can pander to me by using the Amen break in their projects and you know what, I am at peace with that
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
My students know they can pander to me by using the Amen break in their projects and you know what, I am at peace with that
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Shocking: Telegraph reports that if the EHRC'S guidance is ruled unlawful the Minister might not want to lay the code based on it
Truly cutting edge journalism 🤦
Truly cutting edge journalism 🤦
"One Whitehall source told The Telegraph there is a growing belief that if the Good Law Project wins its case, Ms Phillipson will tell the EHRC to reconsider its guidance."
Well, yes, because it will be unlawful.
Well, yes, because it will be unlawful.
Phillipson blocks trans rules protecting safe spaces for women
Minister is challenging guidance that would require businesses and public bodies to offer female-only lavatories
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Shocking: Telegraph reports that if the EHRC'S guidance is ruled unlawful the Minister might not want to lay the code based on it
Truly cutting edge journalism 🤦
Truly cutting edge journalism 🤦
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This was a bit depressing, and I'm not a massive AI/LLM/machine learning sceptic.
The big productivity increase leading to economic growth should be decarbonising our economy, you'd hope
The big productivity increase leading to economic growth should be decarbonising our economy, you'd hope
Oh no the Governor of the Bank of England compared AI to the Industrial Revolution
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This was a bit depressing, and I'm not a massive AI/LLM/machine learning sceptic.
The big productivity increase leading to economic growth should be decarbonising our economy, you'd hope
The big productivity increase leading to economic growth should be decarbonising our economy, you'd hope
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
By "people who have come from cultures that don't respect women" I assume she's talking about the British aristocracy, right?
Right?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Right?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
By "people who have come from cultures that don't respect women" I assume she's talking about the British aristocracy, right?
Right?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Right?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cor, there's not much to lift spirits in here. But it's rather delicious to read, and I suspect she's basically damn right.
I wrote about Trump’s ballroom and the right’s quest to remake the symbolic order for @nyreviewofarch.bsky.social nyra.nyc/articles/wre...
Wrecking Ballroom
Trump is tearing down the White House. Good riddance.
nyra.nyc
December 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Cor, there's not much to lift spirits in here. But it's rather delicious to read, and I suspect she's basically damn right.
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Big shout out to Reach and the Daily Record for illustrating a story about Scottish postal delays over Christmas with a photograph of Portman Square in London @dailyrecord.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Big shout out to Reach and the Daily Record for illustrating a story about Scottish postal delays over Christmas with a photograph of Portman Square in London @dailyrecord.co.uk
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"They avoid controversial situations and do not march for “trans rights”.
You need to get out more, dude.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
You need to get out more, dude.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
London Trans+ Pride brings 100,000 people to the streets
Organisers say this year's edition was the highest attended, making it the largest such event ever.
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"They avoid controversial situations and do not march for “trans rights”.
You need to get out more, dude.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
You need to get out more, dude.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I think the fundamental gap here is that non-creative people think that creative people make things for the end product, when in fact it’s the act of creation and not the end point that makes it worthwhile.
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I think the fundamental gap here is that non-creative people think that creative people make things for the end product, when in fact it’s the act of creation and not the end point that makes it worthwhile.
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It's important to recognise that Labour's anti-trans policies are actually *worse* than Trump's.
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's important to recognise that Labour's anti-trans policies are actually *worse* than Trump's.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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On the 12th day of #sketchpadvent it’s the 1971 Irvine New Town Plan, showing considerably more sunbathers and sports cars than was entirely realistic
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
On the 12th day of #sketchpadvent it’s the 1971 Irvine New Town Plan, showing considerably more sunbathers and sports cars than was entirely realistic
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
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Heartbreaking night where I told the final audience for Monkey Cage that I will ever play to that I had no choice but to resign
In the audience today at the amazing Niamos theatre in Manchester for the Christmas recording of Infinite Monkey Cage. Devastating news from @robinince.bsky.social - what must have been an incredibly difficult decision but absolutely the correct and humane one. Robin remains the best of us.
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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