Tom Clews (He/Him)
@misanthromantic.bsky.social
Nemophilist, Goblin, Swordsman, Socialist. 35 summers to my name, here to learn interesting things, shoot the shit and have a space to just be myself.
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Another thing, you can be the nicest person alive. But if I see you using ai art. And you follow me, I'm going to block you. I have artist friends, and I am anti ai to the fucking core of my being. In fact ai art is wrong, ai can't make art. It's fucking soulless. Pay artists, you know humans.
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NO GEN AI ALLOWED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. IT'S AN AUTOBAN. DON'T SAY WE DIDN'T WARN YOU.
Now that's out of the way, come join us. We're a great community and we don't bite... much
Now that's out of the way, come join us. We're a great community and we don't bite... much
✨ general reminder ✨
come join the indie community discord! chat about your writing, what you’re reading, art you’re working on, etc! you can also ask for help or get advice!
🔗 link in my bio | no ai allowed 🚫
#booksky
come join the indie community discord! chat about your writing, what you’re reading, art you’re working on, etc! you can also ask for help or get advice!
🔗 link in my bio | no ai allowed 🚫
#booksky
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 AM
NO GEN AI ALLOWED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. IT'S AN AUTOBAN. DON'T SAY WE DIDN'T WARN YOU.
Now that's out of the way, come join us. We're a great community and we don't bite... much
Now that's out of the way, come join us. We're a great community and we don't bite... much
Fiore dagger and Sicilian knife fighting yesterday, also some one handed sword and in sparring gave as good as I got, which was nice! Excited to do more, gonna invest in a gorget and a buckler next month, some padded pants too. Got an indoor training sword coming too, cause at about 6'8 (203cm)
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Fiore dagger and Sicilian knife fighting yesterday, also some one handed sword and in sparring gave as good as I got, which was nice! Excited to do more, gonna invest in a gorget and a buckler next month, some padded pants too. Got an indoor training sword coming too, cause at about 6'8 (203cm)
If I had a million for every good thought the average reform voter had, I'd still be in horrendous fucking debt.
February 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
If I had a million for every good thought the average reform voter had, I'd still be in horrendous fucking debt.
I'm glad I can turn off that part of my brain, or a lot of the fantasy, historical kinda media I enjoy would be ruined 🤣
February 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I'm glad I can turn off that part of my brain, or a lot of the fantasy, historical kinda media I enjoy would be ruined 🤣
The one downside of knowing even a little about swordfighting? Fucking ruins some media, did Geralt look fucking cool doing the spin around thing? Yes, would I have impaled him with pretty much any sharp object with disgusting vigour the moment his back was turned? Also yes.
February 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The one downside of knowing even a little about swordfighting? Fucking ruins some media, did Geralt look fucking cool doing the spin around thing? Yes, would I have impaled him with pretty much any sharp object with disgusting vigour the moment his back was turned? Also yes.
In happier news I ordered myself a nice waxed jacket that should be here Thursday and had a happy accident ordering whiskey. Had a bottle of Kilchoman Sanaig in my cart and forgot, checked the email Monday and realised I'd ordered two of them! I'd be annoyed, but Sanaig is divine 🤣
February 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
In happier news I ordered myself a nice waxed jacket that should be here Thursday and had a happy accident ordering whiskey. Had a bottle of Kilchoman Sanaig in my cart and forgot, checked the email Monday and realised I'd ordered two of them! I'd be annoyed, but Sanaig is divine 🤣
Fucking flagshaggers in my town sticking up union jacks and st George's crosses, suffice to say I wasn't surprised when I was told one of them had a photo with Tommy Robinson on Facebook.
Green party social next week, think I'll bring it up there. Got no issue with patriotism, but if you want 1/2
Green party social next week, think I'll bring it up there. Got no issue with patriotism, but if you want 1/2
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Fucking flagshaggers in my town sticking up union jacks and st George's crosses, suffice to say I wasn't surprised when I was told one of them had a photo with Tommy Robinson on Facebook.
Green party social next week, think I'll bring it up there. Got no issue with patriotism, but if you want 1/2
Green party social next week, think I'll bring it up there. Got no issue with patriotism, but if you want 1/2
Do I know anyone who does Hema in or around Leeds in the UK? I ask as @rikworth.bsky.social is looking for a club. Leeds Armoury one exists but they couldn't find a contact for them other than FB which I assume they don't have. Cheers, people #hema #Swordcialists
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Do I know anyone who does Hema in or around Leeds in the UK? I ask as @rikworth.bsky.social is looking for a club. Leeds Armoury one exists but they couldn't find a contact for them other than FB which I assume they don't have. Cheers, people #hema #Swordcialists
And again 'What have you got in there then' 'Three longwords' 'Fencing?' 'yep' 😂 #Hema #Swordcialists
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
And again 'What have you got in there then' 'Three longwords' 'Fencing?' 'yep' 😂 #Hema #Swordcialists
Still alive.
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Still alive.
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The truth about affordability that politicians refuse to discuss youtu.be/rmnr6nS9G5s?...
The truth about affordability that politicians refuse to discuss
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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January 7, 2026 at 7:09 AM
The truth about affordability that politicians refuse to discuss youtu.be/rmnr6nS9G5s?...
Always a fun question when I have my Ski bag with me at the cafe before work on Hema days. 'What's that?' 'My longsword' 'what?' 'my longsword I do Hema, historic European martial arts' looking forward to it, always eager for more practice sparring. #Hema #Swordcialists
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Always a fun question when I have my Ski bag with me at the cafe before work on Hema days. 'What's that?' 'My longsword' 'what?' 'my longsword I do Hema, historic European martial arts' looking forward to it, always eager for more practice sparring. #Hema #Swordcialists
Mondays, and I forgot coffee this morning.
December 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Mondays, and I forgot coffee this morning.
Goodnight, Bluesky.
December 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Goodnight, Bluesky.
Bedtime, I had a fun evening playing D&D with @hannafordjenny.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social and Fox who may be here but I don't have on Bluesky. I need to use this more.
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Bedtime, I had a fun evening playing D&D with @hannafordjenny.bsky.social @aliciawanstallb.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @grahamaustinking.bsky.social and Fox who may be here but I don't have on Bluesky. I need to use this more.
Cause @mikebrooks668.bsky.social is awesome, have a listen you won't regret it. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
# 240- Mike Brooks (@mikebrooks668.bsky.social) joins Ben and Nico to showcase the opening to his new book and talk about writing! Listen here:
pod.link/1524142040/e...
Mike Brooks appears this Friday @waterstones.bsky.social in Nottingham:
www.waterstones.com/events/franc...
#author #interview
pod.link/1524142040/e...
Mike Brooks appears this Friday @waterstones.bsky.social in Nottingham:
www.waterstones.com/events/franc...
#author #interview
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Cause @mikebrooks668.bsky.social is awesome, have a listen you won't regret it. #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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Do you want to hear me read the opening chapter from my upcoming fantasy adventure novel This Is Where The Future Bleeds, then talk nonsense? YOU CAN!
# 240- Mike Brooks (@mikebrooks668.bsky.social) joins Ben and Nico to showcase the opening to his new book and talk about writing! Listen here:
pod.link/1524142040/e...
Mike Brooks appears this Friday @waterstones.bsky.social in Nottingham:
www.waterstones.com/events/franc...
#author #interview
pod.link/1524142040/e...
Mike Brooks appears this Friday @waterstones.bsky.social in Nottingham:
www.waterstones.com/events/franc...
#author #interview
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Do you want to hear me read the opening chapter from my upcoming fantasy adventure novel This Is Where The Future Bleeds, then talk nonsense? YOU CAN!
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No context, I just know somebody needs a laugh. Or a new night terror demon, duality of man or some shit.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
No context, I just know somebody needs a laugh. Or a new night terror demon, duality of man or some shit.
"Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not so good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way." - Jenni Young
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not so good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way." - Jenni Young
Look what I got, Project Hanuman by @stewarthotston.com gonna get my teeth into this this evening. But I bet it'll be magnificent. #BookMail #WritingCommunity #BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Look what I got, Project Hanuman by @stewarthotston.com gonna get my teeth into this this evening. But I bet it'll be magnificent. #BookMail #WritingCommunity #BookSky
Slept through my alarm, thought I started work at 9am (I start at 8am). So I rang in and took the day today. It'll cost me, but given I normally run like clockwork where work is concerned. Well I'll take the rest, before it takes me and something daft happens.
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Slept through my alarm, thought I started work at 9am (I start at 8am). So I rang in and took the day today. It'll cost me, but given I normally run like clockwork where work is concerned. Well I'll take the rest, before it takes me and something daft happens.
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Don't do this, don't ever fucking do this.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Don't do this, don't ever fucking do this.
Said blunt falchion by Blue Dog Forge out of Carlisle. It was intended to be a Conyers Falchion, but the spec was a bit off. So it became a slightly shorter lighter one. The Conyers Falchion is likely what the Vorpal blade from the Jabberwocky was based on. #Hema #Swordcialists
November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Said blunt falchion by Blue Dog Forge out of Carlisle. It was intended to be a Conyers Falchion, but the spec was a bit off. So it became a slightly shorter lighter one. The Conyers Falchion is likely what the Vorpal blade from the Jabberwocky was based on. #Hema #Swordcialists
