Janokins
@janokins.bsky.social
Socialist gremlin.
Bassist and Beat Saberer on YT.
Bassist and Beat Saberer on YT.
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
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This isn't a criticism of the hunger strikers: it's a reflection of genuine fear that unless Labour has plans to add a 'Cat and Mouse Act' amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, ministers are likely to let people die.
We have to raise public awareness for the demand that the state blinks first.
We have to raise public awareness for the demand that the state blinks first.
Kevin Blowe of @netpol.org told QueerAF that hunger strikes are a “very dangerous strategy”.
“It becomes a game of chicken between those people who are wondering how far they're prepared to push a hunger strike and how far the government is prepared to do nothing."
“It becomes a game of chicken between those people who are wondering how far they're prepared to push a hunger strike and how far the government is prepared to do nothing."
December 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This isn't a criticism of the hunger strikers: it's a reflection of genuine fear that unless Labour has plans to add a 'Cat and Mouse Act' amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill, ministers are likely to let people die.
We have to raise public awareness for the demand that the state blinks first.
We have to raise public awareness for the demand that the state blinks first.
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"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better."
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
One Industry, One Fight - IWGB Game Workers
Video Game Unions Present a United Front Across Western Europe - We vow to increase cooperation between our unions in both the short and long term, and to stay united in front of all that’s going on i...
www.gameworkers.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better."
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social
www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...
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half-remembering a meme about how if you ignore the environment or assume it to be equal you'd come to the conclusion that most popes have been italian because of some genetic predisposition towards popery present in the people of italy. in isolation IQ tests are basically just that
December 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
half-remembering a meme about how if you ignore the environment or assume it to be equal you'd come to the conclusion that most popes have been italian because of some genetic predisposition towards popery present in the people of italy. in isolation IQ tests are basically just that
Looking at the comments on a post about Zarah, I would say we have a lot of work to do in spreading class consciousness.
A better world is possible. Don't give up hope.
Renationalising the utilities isn't even an extreme position.
A better world is possible. Don't give up hope.
Renationalising the utilities isn't even an extreme position.
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Looking at the comments on a post about Zarah, I would say we have a lot of work to do in spreading class consciousness.
A better world is possible. Don't give up hope.
Renationalising the utilities isn't even an extreme position.
A better world is possible. Don't give up hope.
Renationalising the utilities isn't even an extreme position.
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"All these workers have ever tried to do is discuss their pay and conditions to improve them, so they can make a game loved by millions."
EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"All these workers have ever tried to do is discuss their pay and conditions to improve them, so they can make a game loved by millions."
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Gonna be so honest: word processor UI peaked here for me
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Gonna be so honest: word processor UI peaked here for me
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A statement from the Game Workers of the IWGB this Transgender Day of Remembrance. Please join us in marking this important day by remembering those we have lost due to trans violence and hate.
Further resources:
empower-up.com/topic/gender...
lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025
Further resources:
empower-up.com/topic/gender...
lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A statement from the Game Workers of the IWGB this Transgender Day of Remembrance. Please join us in marking this important day by remembering those we have lost due to trans violence and hate.
Further resources:
empower-up.com/topic/gender...
lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025
Further resources:
empower-up.com/topic/gender...
lgbthero.org.uk/tdor-vigils-2025
Reading A People's History of the ANL and history is rhyming pretty hard rn...
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Reading A People's History of the ANL and history is rhyming pretty hard rn...
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Brianna Ghey was not killed by her phone, she was murdered because she was trans. Abusing her memory to justify heavy-handed acts of censorship that MPs have been desperate to impose for years is absolutely sickening
On Brianna's 19th birthday, this morning I joined @cheshirepcc.bsky.social and the Brianna Ghey Legacy Project Phone Free Education campaign at the launch at Jodrell Bank of a new £150k initiative to make Cheshire the first county in the UK where ALL state high schools have lockable phone pouches.
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Brianna Ghey was not killed by her phone, she was murdered because she was trans. Abusing her memory to justify heavy-handed acts of censorship that MPs have been desperate to impose for years is absolutely sickening
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“Say sorry, be nice is a Rockstar slogan, it has been for many, many years. At least in this instance, it doesn’t seem like the company is interested in living by it.”
Watch the video of our demonstration & interviews with dismissed workers at Rockstar North here!
Watch the video of our demonstration & interviews with dismissed workers at Rockstar North here!
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Say sorry, be nice is a Rockstar slogan, it has been for many, many years. At least in this instance, it doesn’t seem like the company is interested in living by it.”
Watch the video of our demonstration & interviews with dismissed workers at Rockstar North here!
Watch the video of our demonstration & interviews with dismissed workers at Rockstar North here!
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you can make the 'a vote for labour is a vote for farage' argument in a vote splitting sense now the greens are doing so well if you like, but it is also true in the more immediate sense of them having the same fucking politics
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
you can make the 'a vote for labour is a vote for farage' argument in a vote splitting sense now the greens are doing so well if you like, but it is also true in the more immediate sense of them having the same fucking politics
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i went to doll tree and they all said they miss and love u, and hope you're well
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
i went to doll tree and they all said they miss and love u, and hope you're well
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WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
WGGB stands in solidarity with the @gamesworkers.co.uk members fired by @rockstargames.com
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The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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Across the world, game dev unions are standing with us. @rockstargames.com - reinstate our members, now!
SAG-AFTRA stands in solidarity with the IWGB Game Workers Union exercising their right to organize following reports of union-busting at Rockstar. Our members’ union performances on Rockstar games are an integral part of the success and legacy of games like Grand Theft Auto.
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Across the world, game dev unions are standing with us. @rockstargames.com - reinstate our members, now!
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Breaking: The Darkness Returns
Breaking: The Darkness Returns
WASHINGTON—With deep unease and outright horror haunting millions of Americans as a great shroud enveloped the land, late-breaking reports confirmed Monday that the darkness had returned. Bystanders f...
theonion.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Breaking: The Darkness Returns
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The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar of union busting after the studio reportedly dismissed 30 to 40 employees last Thursday (October 30)
www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses...
www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses...
IWGB accuses Rockstar of union busting following reported dismissal of over 30 employees
Workers affected were "either members of the union or attempting to organise" at Rockstar, IWGB claims
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar of union busting after the studio reportedly dismissed 30 to 40 employees last Thursday (October 30)
www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses...
www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses...
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Dan Houser (co-founder and former Head Writer and VP of Creativity at Rockstar) acknowledges the critical role workers have had in the success of Rockstar’s titles, yet Rockstar is engaging in one of the most ruthless acts of union-busting in UK video game history.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Dan Houser (co-founder and former Head Writer and VP of Creativity at Rockstar) acknowledges the critical role workers have had in the success of Rockstar’s titles, yet Rockstar is engaging in one of the most ruthless acts of union-busting in UK video game history.
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.