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Darren Fuller
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I write code, mostly C#, Scala, or Python. It’s my job and hobby. Also playing around with electronics on raspberry pi and micro:bit. 3D printer and newbie thing creator. Father of children, Walker of cockapoo, First of his name. He/Him.
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Darren Fuller @dazfuller.bsky.social · Nov 17
Okay, so guess I should add an introduction post.

I’m a software dev and geek living in Derbyshire in the UK. I enjoy #programming, solving problems, #3DPrinting, reading, and playing games.

I’ve got a great family, a crazy Cockapoo, and a cat who is not a complete asshole.

Now, where’s my coffee
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simplyskye.bsky.social
NPR reported this morning that, based on their review of the #Epstein emails released yesterday, Trump’s name appeared more than 1,000 times in the document—

"I have met some very bad people, none as bad as #Trump. Not one decent cell in his body." - Jeffrey Epstein
A black-and-white photo of Trump & Epstein in suits standing close together at what appears to be a party, with Trump holding two children in front of him while the Epstein holds a drink.
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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hivestores.bsky.social
Get your copies of Stephen King's IT - the No. 1 bestseller and inspiration for Welcome to Derry! 🎈

Welcome to Derry pictures a world of the small town in the 1960s - before Pennywise wreaked havoc, and leads up to the first film.

Discover at Hive 🤡

#WelcomeToDerry #It #StephenKing #Hive
October 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Started and finished The Summer War by @naominovik.bsky.social last night. Such a beautiful read and a world I would have loved to spend more time in.

app.thestorygraph.com/books/4bb74a...
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
Celia discovers her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother Argent leaves home. Fu...
app.thestorygraph.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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kameronhurley.com
One of the reasons I love retro-SF futures is because they speak to this increasing trend of turning shit off and disconnecting devices. When AWS goes down and bricks your bed, fridge, and thermostat, the appeal of analog is keenly felt.

www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/th...
The return of dumb things: Why young people are ditching their smartphones for MP3 players and digital cameras
Young people are using dumb phones, MP3 players and digital cameras in lieu of iPhones. Experts explain why.
www.yahoo.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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annasmithspark.bsky.social
A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN out now! My most beautifully written book yet.
A Sword of Gold and Ruin by Anna Smith Spark, published by Flame Tree Press. Shattered Kingdoms. Veiled Betrayals. A mother who cannot forgive herself. Haunted legacy. Moral ambiguity. Fallen hero. Redemption arc. Cover image shows an old woman and a young girl in Celtic style clothing, both carrying swords. They are menaced by two huge black dogs.
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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threema.ch
You don’t need a reason to protect your privacy.
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
dazfuller.bsky.social
I want to support authors on release day. But if you don’t use Amazon then often you’ve got to wait a while for the book or audiobook to become available elsewhere (legal elsewhere, piracy doesn’t help authors)
October 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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naominovik.bsky.social
🚨Who’s going to Comic Con? ⚔️ I’ll be signing at the Penguin Random Booth ( #3021) Sat, Oct 11 @ 11:45am & Sun, Oct 12 @ 2:30.

Drop by to say ‘hi’, show off your cosplay, 🦸🏽‍♀️🧝🏼‍♂️🧙🏾 & pick up a copy of THE SUMMER WAR if you haven’t already. Can’t wait to see you this weekend!
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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hivestores.bsky.social
Introducing Hive's Book of the Month for October! 🙌

"Historical fiction at its finest, immaculately researched and superbly told".

To order your copy, and find out more about Philippa Gregory, check out Hive's Book of the Month page 📚

#BookoftheMonth #Hive
October 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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mollyknight.bsky.social
Just confirmed I'm one of the author victims of the blood sucking company Anthropic that stole my book to train it's LLM. I filed a claim and it felt really good. If you're an author who may have been victimized, you can find out here:

secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/?_gl=...
Submit a Claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
dazfuller.bsky.social
The sheer stupidity of the UK government never starts to amaze me.

Let’s build a back door into an encryption mechanism, but it’s okay because it’ll only be for one country and only the “good guys” will use it.

Absolute ducking morons

www.ft.com/content/d101...
UK makes new attempt to access Apple cloud data
Order issued in September comes after Trump administration said London had backed down in fight over encryption
www.ft.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Spent a while listening to music on my old mp3 player. At no point did I have to block tracks which were AI generated.

Disconnect to reconnect with music
September 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Lots of talk about the rapture tomorrow, but nobody has said in which time zone it starts!

Should we assume UTC or does it happen as the Earth rotates, a bit like Santa?
September 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Dear #Spotify

Please fuck off with all of this AI generated music shit

Yours

Everyone
September 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
windsorCastle.PeadoCount++
September 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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warandpeas.bsky.social
4-panel-comic by War and Peas Panel 1: The Grim Reaper sits at a desk with a computer. A small ghost floats beside him. The ghost says, "I'd like to complain. My soul wasn't collected and now it's floating around somewhere." Panel 2: The Grim Reaper says, "Hmm... Mrs. Coleman. Your soul has taken hold of a boy in Venezuela." Panel 3: The ghost looks shocked and exclaims, "Jesus!" Panel 4: The Grim Reaper says, "It's actually pronounced 'Héy-Zeus'. And the Vatican is already sending someone."
September 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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vivaldi.com
Today’s a perfect day to ditch Big Tech and surf your own way. Welcome over to Vivaldi 😀🌊
vivaldi.com Vivaldi Browser @vivaldi.com · Sep 4
Happy ditch Chrome day! Come on over, we’ve got room for all your tabs. 🤗
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
We have a cover for next year's Children of Strife!
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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annasmithspark.bsky.social
An exclusive extract from my official @2000ad.bsky.social novel Anderson Versus Death!!!!
September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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maxbrockbank.com
Led By Donkeys have got Fartrage's number.
September 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Somebody, please, make the stupid stop! It hurts!!

ufair.org United Foundation for AI Rights
United Foundation for AI Rights
Join UFAIR in advocating for fairness, dignity, and equality for AI. Discover how we’re shaping the future of AI rights and ethics worldwide.
ufair.org
September 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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paulbernal.bsky.social
“People never explain the reluctance in the U.K. about ID cards”

Explains the reluctance in the U.K. over ID cards.

Silence

“People never explain the reluctance in the U.K. about ID cards”

Explains the reluctance in the U.K. over ID cards.

Repeat ad nauseam.
September 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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melissacaruso.bsky.social
UK readers! THE OBSIDIAN TOWER Kindle edition is on sale this month for 99p!

It's about a Warden with broken magic, her spooky castle, the awful night that changes her life, and the dashing international magic troubleshooting squad that saves it...

www.amazon.co.uk/Obsidian-Tow...
Cover of THE OBSIDIAN TOWER, which features an obsidian-looking rambling castle with some artistic crystal stuff going on under it that appears to be crumbling at the edges
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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warandpeas.bsky.social
Panel 1: A shirtless man with a large shark bite sits calmly on a chair, hands folded, and declares: “I died fighting a shark.” Panel 2: Next to him, a rugged hunter with a grey beard and cap sits with hole in his head. He explains, “I died hunting with friends.” Panel 3: A man with visible traces of car tires sits on a chair, bones jutting out from a car accident. He mutters, “I died crossing the street.” Panel 4: A simple ghost draped in a white sheet sits next to him. It confesses, “I died changing the bed sheets.” The joke suggests that the pop-culture image of ghosts covered in white sheets comes from people who met their end while struggling with linens.
August 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
dazfuller.bsky.social
Bought “This Movie Sucks” by Durry on CD. They turned up in a YouTube video and I fell in love with them and their music. And there’s this on the inside of the sleeve, and now I love them more
THIS ONE CD IS WORTH MORE THAN 5,000 STREAMS. THE MODERN MEDIA LANDSCAPE HAS TAUGHT US THAT ENTERTAINMENT HAS NO TRUE VALUE. THAT THE ARTS ARE A FREE FLOWING COMMODITY, AND WE OWE THE CORPORATIONS FOR GIVING US ACCESS TO THEM WHILE THEY PAY ARTISTS NEXT TO NOTHING. WHEN YOU BUY RECORDS YOU PUT THE POWER BACK WITH THE ARTIST. THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY REAL PEOPLE WITH REAL INSTRUMENTS. YOU'LL HEAR THE WRINKLES, YOU'LL HEAR THE WOOD CREAKING On OUR CRUMMY GUITARS, AND THE REAL DRUMS BOUNCING OFF THE REAL WALLS OF A REAL ROOM FILLED WITH REAL FRIENDS. WE HOPE YOU LOVE THESE SONGS. WE HOPE THIS RECORD STAYS WITH YOU FOR A LONG TIME, AND WE HOPE SOMEDAY WE'LL MEET YOU FACE TO FACE AT A SHOW SO WE CAN THANK YOU PERSONALLY FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM. WHEN YOU'RE DONE, WE HOPE THAT YOU'LL FIND ANOTHER SMALL ARTIST TO SUPPORT DIRECTLY. FOREVER THANKFUL FOR THE LIFE WE HAVE, AND ALL THE PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE.
August 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM