I Am Incorrigible
@imincorrigible.bsky.social
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So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, #GMB has replaced the Daily Mail & GB News mouthpiece, Andrew Pierce, with the virulent Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine.
February 16, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, #GMB has replaced the Daily Mail & GB News mouthpiece, Andrew Pierce, with the virulent Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine.
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NEW from @tbij.bsky.social:
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
NEW from @tbij.bsky.social:
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
That's a great ad - totally captures the problem with Collins.
February 16, 2026 at 8:22 AM
That's a great ad - totally captures the problem with Collins.
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Gisele Pelicot told us ‘shame must shift sides’
I have received this from one viewer ..
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I have received this from one viewer ..
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February 16, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Gisele Pelicot told us ‘shame must shift sides’
I have received this from one viewer ..
❤️
I have received this from one viewer ..
❤️
Done safely, there is nothing wrong with selling plasma. Indeed, it should be encouraged if the plasma is being used to save lives.
Ideally, it should be voluntarily donated, but that can lead to shortages.
#r4today
Ideally, it should be voluntarily donated, but that can lead to shortages.
#r4today
February 16, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Done safely, there is nothing wrong with selling plasma. Indeed, it should be encouraged if the plasma is being used to save lives.
Ideally, it should be voluntarily donated, but that can lead to shortages.
#r4today
Ideally, it should be voluntarily donated, but that can lead to shortages.
#r4today
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🚨 Yesterday afternoon, wind power reached a new high on the island of Ireland: 4686MW, equal to 73.5% of electricity demand and 66.8% of total generation at the time.
The previous record which stood for just over two years has now been broken twice already this winter 🥇
The previous record which stood for just over two years has now been broken twice already this winter 🥇
February 15, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🚨 Yesterday afternoon, wind power reached a new high on the island of Ireland: 4686MW, equal to 73.5% of electricity demand and 66.8% of total generation at the time.
The previous record which stood for just over two years has now been broken twice already this winter 🥇
The previous record which stood for just over two years has now been broken twice already this winter 🥇
We did a class read of Lord of the Flies, & our English master insisted on reading the page where Jack says "bollocks to the rules"
When he read it, he spoke so quickly it sounded like "blicks"
We all burst out laughing, & spent the next 5 years shouting "blicks to the rules" every time we saw him
When he read it, he spoke so quickly it sounded like "blicks"
We all burst out laughing, & spent the next 5 years shouting "blicks to the rules" every time we saw him
February 15, 2026 at 10:35 PM
We did a class read of Lord of the Flies, & our English master insisted on reading the page where Jack says "bollocks to the rules"
When he read it, he spoke so quickly it sounded like "blicks"
We all burst out laughing, & spent the next 5 years shouting "blicks to the rules" every time we saw him
When he read it, he spoke so quickly it sounded like "blicks"
We all burst out laughing, & spent the next 5 years shouting "blicks to the rules" every time we saw him
I'm assuming they didn't use a real animal in the 'kill the pig' scene of Lord of the Flies because of what I also assume are the rules, but it did look pretty terrifying for the victim.
February 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I'm assuming they didn't use a real animal in the 'kill the pig' scene of Lord of the Flies because of what I also assume are the rules, but it did look pretty terrifying for the victim.
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cool pincer movement if you truly grasp:
AI & any concept relating to it like so-called guardrails are a scam in the deepest sense like a perpetual motion machine or a quija board — and not only a scam like a pyramid scheme which is a possible way to make money if you are first in first out
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1/n
AI & any concept relating to it like so-called guardrails are a scam in the deepest sense like a perpetual motion machine or a quija board — and not only a scam like a pyramid scheme which is a possible way to make money if you are first in first out
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1/n
"Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model by default...tests repeatedly showed that the AI toy dropped its guardrails the longer a conversation went on, until hitting rock bottom on incredibly disturbing topics."
AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
FoloToy says it's suspended sales of its AI-powered teddy bear after researchers found it gave wildly inappropriate and dangerous answers.
futurism.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
cool pincer movement if you truly grasp:
AI & any concept relating to it like so-called guardrails are a scam in the deepest sense like a perpetual motion machine or a quija board — and not only a scam like a pyramid scheme which is a possible way to make money if you are first in first out
🧵
1/n
AI & any concept relating to it like so-called guardrails are a scam in the deepest sense like a perpetual motion machine or a quija board — and not only a scam like a pyramid scheme which is a possible way to make money if you are first in first out
🧵
1/n
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I think this is only some journalists, but it includes BBC News, @itvnews.bsky.social, Sky News, and talk radio.
Obviously, all the explicitly right wing funded channels (GB News, Talk TV, Times Radio etc) are also content with interpreting X as a proxy for the will of the people.
Obviously, all the explicitly right wing funded channels (GB News, Talk TV, Times Radio etc) are also content with interpreting X as a proxy for the will of the people.
It's galling to contemplate but I really think you have to admit that Musk buying X was an unqualified victory. It can't be exaggerated just how much prominent journalists, pundits, business type, etc. mistake the vibe on X for "how the country is feeling."
February 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I think this is only some journalists, but it includes BBC News, @itvnews.bsky.social, Sky News, and talk radio.
Obviously, all the explicitly right wing funded channels (GB News, Talk TV, Times Radio etc) are also content with interpreting X as a proxy for the will of the people.
Obviously, all the explicitly right wing funded channels (GB News, Talk TV, Times Radio etc) are also content with interpreting X as a proxy for the will of the people.
This is utter madness.
In 2025/6, the BBC World Service has been funded by £137m from the Foreign Office & £221m from the licence fee.
This is after a 21% (£54.2m) real terms cut since 2022.
The return on this investment in terms of soft power this brings the UK is incalculable.
In 2025/6, the BBC World Service has been funded by £137m from the Foreign Office & £221m from the licence fee.
This is after a 21% (£54.2m) real terms cut since 2022.
The return on this investment in terms of soft power this brings the UK is incalculable.
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
This is utter madness.
In 2025/6, the BBC World Service has been funded by £137m from the Foreign Office & £221m from the licence fee.
This is after a 21% (£54.2m) real terms cut since 2022.
The return on this investment in terms of soft power this brings the UK is incalculable.
In 2025/6, the BBC World Service has been funded by £137m from the Foreign Office & £221m from the licence fee.
This is after a 21% (£54.2m) real terms cut since 2022.
The return on this investment in terms of soft power this brings the UK is incalculable.
The world had a Private Equity problem first, so maybe let's deal with them in order.
As software ate the world, private equity drank champagne. Now Claude Code threatens to shatter this alliance econ.st/4reIuIB
Illustration: Brett Ryder
Illustration: Brett Ryder
February 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The world had a Private Equity problem first, so maybe let's deal with them in order.
Just watched the first episode of #HowToGetToHeavenFromBelfast and it was hilarious, so I'm going to watch another.
That's how it works.
That's how it works.
February 15, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Just watched the first episode of #HowToGetToHeavenFromBelfast and it was hilarious, so I'm going to watch another.
That's how it works.
That's how it works.
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Making an accurate assessment of public opinion is tricky. Questionnaires have to be carefully constructed to avoid skewing the results. Here's an example of how not to do it -
February 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Making an accurate assessment of public opinion is tricky. Questionnaires have to be carefully constructed to avoid skewing the results. Here's an example of how not to do it -
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This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This is the Gov looking for your input on the BBC. It takes a while to complete (15/20 mins) but it’s pretty comprehensive and covers most aspects.
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Please share. I’m surprised many people haven’t seen it yet.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Guest Opinion | We at the Gallup Poll are ending our 80+ year tradition of polling presidential approval so we can focus on our core mission, such as ranking the top 10 Trump golf courses and the best meme coins from World Liberty Financial.
February 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Guest Opinion | We at the Gallup Poll are ending our 80+ year tradition of polling presidential approval so we can focus on our core mission, such as ranking the top 10 Trump golf courses and the best meme coins from World Liberty Financial.
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Whether it's Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. fighting to desegregate public restrooms or Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. snorting cocaine off of toilet seats, toilets play a key role in the history of the Kennedys.
February 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Whether it's Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. fighting to desegregate public restrooms or Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. snorting cocaine off of toilet seats, toilets play a key role in the history of the Kennedys.
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Oh, Daily Mail, never let history get in the way of a dramatic headline.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
February 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Oh, Daily Mail, never let history get in the way of a dramatic headline.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
“Will Andrew become the first royal to go to prison?”
The Tower of London would like a word.
The hard right, genocide supporting, Israeli lobby in the UK erasing Palestinian history, and the British Museum has made itself complicit.
Don't think this sort of Trumpian and Putinesque censorship and rewriting of history can't happen here. It's been going on for years.
Don't think this sort of Trumpian and Putinesque censorship and rewriting of history can't happen here. It's been going on for years.
The British Museum has removed the word Palestine from displays about the ancient Middle East following “concerns” by a UK-based Israeli advocacy group.
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260215-bri...
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260215-bri...
February 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The hard right, genocide supporting, Israeli lobby in the UK erasing Palestinian history, and the British Museum has made itself complicit.
Don't think this sort of Trumpian and Putinesque censorship and rewriting of history can't happen here. It's been going on for years.
Don't think this sort of Trumpian and Putinesque censorship and rewriting of history can't happen here. It's been going on for years.
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Maria Steen, she of the Holy Handbag, argues in the Times that we should introduce a form of marriage with "no possibility of divorce." Maybe she is too young to remember that we already tried this. It ended very badly for some - that's why we introduced divorce.
#FeckOffIona
#FeckOffIona
February 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Maria Steen, she of the Holy Handbag, argues in the Times that we should introduce a form of marriage with "no possibility of divorce." Maybe she is too young to remember that we already tried this. It ended very badly for some - that's why we introduced divorce.
#FeckOffIona
#FeckOffIona
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Cass had the data and government resources to investigate whether this moral panic was true but instead of looking at it critically she just reinforced the panic.
and then cass has the absolute nerve to go on the bbc and say shit like this
February 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Cass had the data and government resources to investigate whether this moral panic was true but instead of looking at it critically she just reinforced the panic.
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‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Country has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in Europe, with emissions plunging 75% since communist times.
Country has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in Europe, with emissions plunging 75% since communist times.
‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal
buff.ly
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Country has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in Europe, with emissions plunging 75% since communist times.
Country has decoupled economic growth from pollution faster than anywhere else in Europe, with emissions plunging 75% since communist times.
Oh well, I guess they'll just have to try harder.
February 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Oh well, I guess they'll just have to try harder.