Ben Derrick
@derrickbenedict.bsky.social
Autistic Adult trying to find them self. Sometimes an artist. Would prefer to be a Ghostbuster.
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Sometimes getting toward the end of the year can make it feel like little-to-nothing really got achieved. At least, that's what my low self esteem tells me.
So to combat that, here's a bunch of my 2025 accomplishments.
So to combat that, here's a bunch of my 2025 accomplishments.
December 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Sometimes getting toward the end of the year can make it feel like little-to-nothing really got achieved. At least, that's what my low self esteem tells me.
So to combat that, here's a bunch of my 2025 accomplishments.
So to combat that, here's a bunch of my 2025 accomplishments.
It's been an exhausting year with all the crappy news and generative AI slop. I've barely been able to get myself in front of a drawing pad, and anything creative I do ends up looking rubbish. All I can hope for is a less stressful year. Here's to you all in 2026. 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It's been an exhausting year with all the crappy news and generative AI slop. I've barely been able to get myself in front of a drawing pad, and anything creative I do ends up looking rubbish. All I can hope for is a less stressful year. Here's to you all in 2026. 🎉
Gonna be honest with you, 2025 has had me feeling rough. With all the Generative AI, MAGA nutjobs running wild, the "Reform UK" dogshit piling up. And all I see are nutters on the Internet going, "BuT wE WaNt ChAnGe!1!"
It exhausts me to levels I didn't think I had. Can we have smart people back?
It exhausts me to levels I didn't think I had. Can we have smart people back?
December 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Gonna be honest with you, 2025 has had me feeling rough. With all the Generative AI, MAGA nutjobs running wild, the "Reform UK" dogshit piling up. And all I see are nutters on the Internet going, "BuT wE WaNt ChAnGe!1!"
It exhausts me to levels I didn't think I had. Can we have smart people back?
It exhausts me to levels I didn't think I had. Can we have smart people back?
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AI slophouses openly admitted to stealing work from my dead friend.
They are not there to "help creative people".
They're fucking grave robbers.
They are not there to "help creative people".
They're fucking grave robbers.
December 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
AI slophouses openly admitted to stealing work from my dead friend.
They are not there to "help creative people".
They're fucking grave robbers.
They are not there to "help creative people".
They're fucking grave robbers.
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If you can… give us work, we need proper long term support. Trans folks, especially trans women, are the most likely personnel in a company to get let go first or not hired at all.
Beyond that… actually support and show up for our personal projects. Be that streams, artwork, writing, crafts, etc.
Beyond that… actually support and show up for our personal projects. Be that streams, artwork, writing, crafts, etc.
December 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If you can… give us work, we need proper long term support. Trans folks, especially trans women, are the most likely personnel in a company to get let go first or not hired at all.
Beyond that… actually support and show up for our personal projects. Be that streams, artwork, writing, crafts, etc.
Beyond that… actually support and show up for our personal projects. Be that streams, artwork, writing, crafts, etc.
I really don't get this generative AI dogshit trend. I remember feeling bad whenever I traced work because it felt like cheating, but now people don't care about the process of art so long as its easy to make. I swear, the sooner it ends, the better everything will be.
December 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I really don't get this generative AI dogshit trend. I remember feeling bad whenever I traced work because it felt like cheating, but now people don't care about the process of art so long as its easy to make. I swear, the sooner it ends, the better everything will be.
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I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30
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Two years ago today, these warriors stood up for our beloved dead at the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social. ❤️
#CovidInquiry
#CovidInquiry
December 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Two years ago today, these warriors stood up for our beloved dead at the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social. ❤️
#CovidInquiry
#CovidInquiry
Looking back on the Cybertron games ("War for" & "Fall of"), and man, I feel bad for anyone that sees these games and wish they had that today for Transformers. Latest one was some racing game with barely any story? Now so many IPs with potential for their own game end up as an extra in Fortnite. 🙄
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Looking back on the Cybertron games ("War for" & "Fall of"), and man, I feel bad for anyone that sees these games and wish they had that today for Transformers. Latest one was some racing game with barely any story? Now so many IPs with potential for their own game end up as an extra in Fortnite. 🙄
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Foreigners have created fake patriot accounts for years, they know the far right will boost ad revenue by sharing disinfo bait that provokes mindless outrage.
The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich.
Slow fucking clap.
The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich.
Slow fucking clap.
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Foreigners have created fake patriot accounts for years, they know the far right will boost ad revenue by sharing disinfo bait that provokes mindless outrage.
The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich.
Slow fucking clap.
The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich.
Slow fucking clap.
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Are you someone who claims to be a “trans ally”?
Cool! Here’s your new test to see if you actually are a trans ally for real or just for “social media clout.”
Stop playing Fortnite.
Cool! Here’s your new test to see if you actually are a trans ally for real or just for “social media clout.”
Stop playing Fortnite.
Harry Potter x Fortnite coming in Chapter 7
(In other words, Fortnite is adding a transphobic authors work into Fortnite)
#Fortnite #FortniteNews
(In other words, Fortnite is adding a transphobic authors work into Fortnite)
#Fortnite #FortniteNews
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Are you someone who claims to be a “trans ally”?
Cool! Here’s your new test to see if you actually are a trans ally for real or just for “social media clout.”
Stop playing Fortnite.
Cool! Here’s your new test to see if you actually are a trans ally for real or just for “social media clout.”
Stop playing Fortnite.
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Months ago I called out Pie for appealing to lowest common denominator right wing twats for likes, after he defended Lucy Connolly and was courting flagshaggers. I apologised when he said he was hurt via DM.
Moral of the story? Trust your gut.
I was evidently right.
He’s clearly a total cunt.
Moral of the story? Trust your gut.
I was evidently right.
He’s clearly a total cunt.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Months ago I called out Pie for appealing to lowest common denominator right wing twats for likes, after he defended Lucy Connolly and was courting flagshaggers. I apologised when he said he was hurt via DM.
Moral of the story? Trust your gut.
I was evidently right.
He’s clearly a total cunt.
Moral of the story? Trust your gut.
I was evidently right.
He’s clearly a total cunt.
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We talk about them... ❤️
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We talk about them... ❤️
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If you like Studio Ghibli, Knives Out, The Owl House, or Frankenstein, here’s what the creators are saying about A/I.
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
!["Whoever creates this stuff has no idea what pain is. [...] I never wish to incorporate this technology into my work at all. I strongly feel that this is an insult
to life itself.
- Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli
was "utterly disgusted" when he was shown an A/I demo in 2016](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hfvsgl2mxreaxanwto4j2myn/bafkreiamrrdrevqg6t6mxqpmcn5q4foku3ko6obnhuxzuxql32creufjbe@jpeg)
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
If you like Studio Ghibli, Knives Out, The Owl House, or Frankenstein, here’s what the creators are saying about A/I.
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
🚫 SAY NO TO GEN A/I 🚫
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Yvonne Sturgeon, the talented artist who created the Orb of Garraka for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
We here at Ghostbusters News send our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
We here at Ghostbusters News send our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Yvonne Sturgeon, the talented artist who created the Orb of Garraka for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
We here at Ghostbusters News send our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
We here at Ghostbusters News send our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.
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Most other problematic faves are also generally like "this person is an asshole in their private life" or something like that. It's not "this person spends their entire life dedicated to wiping out an oppressed minority, thinks you being a fan supports that and uses your money for it."
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Most other problematic faves are also generally like "this person is an asshole in their private life" or something like that. It's not "this person spends their entire life dedicated to wiping out an oppressed minority, thinks you being a fan supports that and uses your money for it."
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i guess what gives me hope is the fact that he's been trying so hard to avoid this. like if they could just doctor them up to protect him, then why would he resist their release so much?
choosing to be hopeful that this man will finally experience some consequences
choosing to be hopeful that this man will finally experience some consequences
BREAKING: Trump signs a bill to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure after months of resistance.
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
i guess what gives me hope is the fact that he's been trying so hard to avoid this. like if they could just doctor them up to protect him, then why would he resist their release so much?
choosing to be hopeful that this man will finally experience some consequences
choosing to be hopeful that this man will finally experience some consequences
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Today, as the #CovidInquiry releases its module 2 report, we are thinking especially of everyone who will have to relive the trauma of that time, who will have to hear of the government failings that led to their loved ones' deaths.
We will never forget our beloved dead. ❤️
We will never forget our beloved dead. ❤️
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Today, as the #CovidInquiry releases its module 2 report, we are thinking especially of everyone who will have to relive the trauma of that time, who will have to hear of the government failings that led to their loved ones' deaths.
We will never forget our beloved dead. ❤️
We will never forget our beloved dead. ❤️
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What the fuck is wrong with them?!
Seriously.
Seriously.
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
What the fuck is wrong with them?!
Seriously.
Seriously.
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I feel sick reading Labour’s asylum policy. They’re setting fire to their base and the scum they’re pandering to despise them regardless.
It’s simple. Process and let asylum seekers work and pay tax.
It’s indefensible despicable shit.
I’m fucking disgusted by them.
It’s simple. Process and let asylum seekers work and pay tax.
It’s indefensible despicable shit.
I’m fucking disgusted by them.
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I feel sick reading Labour’s asylum policy. They’re setting fire to their base and the scum they’re pandering to despise them regardless.
It’s simple. Process and let asylum seekers work and pay tax.
It’s indefensible despicable shit.
I’m fucking disgusted by them.
It’s simple. Process and let asylum seekers work and pay tax.
It’s indefensible despicable shit.
I’m fucking disgusted by them.
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The BBC Scandal Explained: Trump, Farage & the War on Truth
Foreigners declare war on Britain’s institutions and the flagshaggers help them. Obvs. This isn’t about “left wing bias” it’s the right controlling the media.
I have the receipts to prove it👇🏼
This is a deep dive.
youtu.be/VSLCyNsVoEc
Foreigners declare war on Britain’s institutions and the flagshaggers help them. Obvs. This isn’t about “left wing bias” it’s the right controlling the media.
I have the receipts to prove it👇🏼
This is a deep dive.
youtu.be/VSLCyNsVoEc
The BBC Scandal Explained: Trump, Farage & the War on Truth
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The BBC Scandal Explained: Trump, Farage & the War on Truth
Foreigners declare war on Britain’s institutions and the flagshaggers help them. Obvs. This isn’t about “left wing bias” it’s the right controlling the media.
I have the receipts to prove it👇🏼
This is a deep dive.
youtu.be/VSLCyNsVoEc
Foreigners declare war on Britain’s institutions and the flagshaggers help them. Obvs. This isn’t about “left wing bias” it’s the right controlling the media.
I have the receipts to prove it👇🏼
This is a deep dive.
youtu.be/VSLCyNsVoEc
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Remembering Michael C. Gross, who passed away on this day in 2015.
Credited as the creator of the “No-Ghost” logo, a design he developed with illustrator Brent Boates, Gross also served as associate producer on Ghostbusters and as executive producer on Ghostbusters II and The Real Ghostbusters.
Credited as the creator of the “No-Ghost” logo, a design he developed with illustrator Brent Boates, Gross also served as associate producer on Ghostbusters and as executive producer on Ghostbusters II and The Real Ghostbusters.
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Remembering Michael C. Gross, who passed away on this day in 2015.
Credited as the creator of the “No-Ghost” logo, a design he developed with illustrator Brent Boates, Gross also served as associate producer on Ghostbusters and as executive producer on Ghostbusters II and The Real Ghostbusters.
Credited as the creator of the “No-Ghost” logo, a design he developed with illustrator Brent Boates, Gross also served as associate producer on Ghostbusters and as executive producer on Ghostbusters II and The Real Ghostbusters.
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This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
Bit of #Thunderbirds celebration this year for its 60th anniversary. And while I'm trying to get into Miniature painting and whatnot, I am curious: Has anybody every created the Blue Peter Tracy Island but with more advance knowledge with Miniature model stuff? 🤔
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Bit of #Thunderbirds celebration this year for its 60th anniversary. And while I'm trying to get into Miniature painting and whatnot, I am curious: Has anybody every created the Blue Peter Tracy Island but with more advance knowledge with Miniature model stuff? 🤔