Amanda
@moomanda.bsky.social
TV/Media Lawyer - law & popular culture/social sciences academic
• music of confusing genres • games • manga • anime • horror • weird shit & unsurprisingly other nerdy things •
Probable random drivel.
Can be annoying.
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• music of confusing genres • games • manga • anime • horror • weird shit & unsurprisingly other nerdy things •
Probable random drivel.
Can be annoying.
All views my own etc
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Amanda
@moomanda.bsky.social
· Dec 31
hello! Here’s a reluctant intro:
I’m a TV/media lawyer - a law & pop culture academic, psychology nerd, and published satirical writer. Currently procrastinating on a dark horror-comedy script.
Proud dork and a very silly human (to balance out the seriousness of the day job).
I’m a TV/media lawyer - a law & pop culture academic, psychology nerd, and published satirical writer. Currently procrastinating on a dark horror-comedy script.
Proud dork and a very silly human (to balance out the seriousness of the day job).
When I was little, I always wanted to be a nurse (my love of music changed that!). I’m quite naturally a nurturing person. Today I gave mumma a subcutaneous injection which helps increase white blood cells after chemotherapy. Nurse skills unlocked! Sadly no longer have this outfit.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
When I was little, I always wanted to be a nurse (my love of music changed that!). I’m quite naturally a nurturing person. Today I gave mumma a subcutaneous injection which helps increase white blood cells after chemotherapy. Nurse skills unlocked! Sadly no longer have this outfit.
My cousin is currently on holiday in Japan and asked me what treats I want…I hope she has extra luggage capacity for the list I’m about to send her. But overwhelmingly I want this
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My cousin is currently on holiday in Japan and asked me what treats I want…I hope she has extra luggage capacity for the list I’m about to send her. But overwhelmingly I want this
No more assuming factual TV is easy and “just happens.” Behind every hour are layers of financing gymnastics, spreadsheets that defy physics, contracts and rights-clearances and enough negotiation to make lawyering qualify as an extreme sport. All before we’ve even picked up a camera.
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
No more assuming factual TV is easy and “just happens.” Behind every hour are layers of financing gymnastics, spreadsheets that defy physics, contracts and rights-clearances and enough negotiation to make lawyering qualify as an extreme sport. All before we’ve even picked up a camera.
Flowers from some lovely colleagues made me a little dewy eyed. Simple gestures make a whole lot of difference
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Flowers from some lovely colleagues made me a little dewy eyed. Simple gestures make a whole lot of difference
Collective anxiety feels like a tide lately one ripple and suddenly we’re all swaying. I’m trying to stay grounded, breathe, and help the people around me steady themselves too. We can’t stop the waves, but we can keep each other from getting swept out.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Collective anxiety feels like a tide lately one ripple and suddenly we’re all swaying. I’m trying to stay grounded, breathe, and help the people around me steady themselves too. We can’t stop the waves, but we can keep each other from getting swept out.
Papa’s on a rooooollll. Such a good lil bear
Day4
M2 Wakamotoharu 1-2 (L)
Km Takayasu 2-1 (R)
Yasu is very deft at “hanmi”, keeping his body perpendicular to foe up close, giving foe less to hold onto and making him very hard to move.
#kyushubasho2025
M2 Wakamotoharu 1-2 (L)
Km Takayasu 2-1 (R)
Yasu is very deft at “hanmi”, keeping his body perpendicular to foe up close, giving foe less to hold onto and making him very hard to move.
#kyushubasho2025
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Papa’s on a rooooollll. Such a good lil bear
Having worked with Erika Lust previously not surprising she’s part of this consortium. Really positive steps
cool news: some of the biggest porn companies got together to lay out a "code of conduct" for studios, agents, third parties, everyone on set: www.404media.co/adult-studio...
Major Porn Studios Join Forces to Establish Industry ‘Code of Conduct’
The newly-formed, first of its kind Adult Studio Alliance is founded by major porn companies including Aylo, Dorcel, ERIKALUST, Gamma Entertainment, Mile High Media and Ricky’s Room, and establishes a...
www.404media.co
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Having worked with Erika Lust previously not surprising she’s part of this consortium. Really positive steps
Day 3 of Mum’s first chemo cycle and after a strong start, she’s struggling. Day 3 was always going to be the difficult one. Comforting a parent suffering is a heartbreak you can’t explain till you live it. I’m feeling a bit broken today, but onwards we go, there’ll be hard days and better ones.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Day 3 of Mum’s first chemo cycle and after a strong start, she’s struggling. Day 3 was always going to be the difficult one. Comforting a parent suffering is a heartbreak you can’t explain till you live it. I’m feeling a bit broken today, but onwards we go, there’ll be hard days and better ones.
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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This, but also adding that, incomprehensively to me, still in post is David Jordan, who's been the BBC's Director, of Editorial Policy & Standards since 2007, & surely should have been a ceremonial sacrifical lamb several 'scandals' ago. Should Davie & Turness have resigned over this, no.
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
This, but also adding that, incomprehensively to me, still in post is David Jordan, who's been the BBC's Director, of Editorial Policy & Standards since 2007, & surely should have been a ceremonial sacrifical lamb several 'scandals' ago. Should Davie & Turness have resigned over this, no.
Reposted by Amanda
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
Ohhhh do I want to see Deftones and Deafheaven at outbreak next year…sorely tempted.
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Ohhhh do I want to see Deftones and Deafheaven at outbreak next year…sorely tempted.
Yessssssss
Day2
M3 Hiradoumi 1-0 (L)
Km Takayasu 0-1 (R)
Dang. Tamawashi isn’t the only perennially competitive rikishi who belies his age. #kyushubasho2025
M3 Hiradoumi 1-0 (L)
Km Takayasu 0-1 (R)
Dang. Tamawashi isn’t the only perennially competitive rikishi who belies his age. #kyushubasho2025
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Yessssssss
Mum started chemotherapy today, I’m so proud of her already. Me however, I’ve had so much coffee I think I’ve entered another dimension, felt my soul leave my body and I swear I can taste my eyeballs.
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Mum started chemotherapy today, I’m so proud of her already. Me however, I’ve had so much coffee I think I’ve entered another dimension, felt my soul leave my body and I swear I can taste my eyeballs.
Aaand we’re back. Didn’t expect the papa to win this match but at least it’s out the way!
Day1
Yz Ōnosatō (L)
Km Takayasu (R)
Yasu won their first two face-offs as Sato was coming into the top flight ranks, but beat Yasu four straight since. #kyushubasho2025
Yz Ōnosatō (L)
Km Takayasu (R)
Yasu won their first two face-offs as Sato was coming into the top flight ranks, but beat Yasu four straight since. #kyushubasho2025
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Aaand we’re back. Didn’t expect the papa to win this match but at least it’s out the way!
Perks of having older sisters: free therapy I didn’t ask for and shoes I absolutely did.
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Perks of having older sisters: free therapy I didn’t ask for and shoes I absolutely did.
Absolutely
Floella Benjamin for DG.
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Absolutely
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Britain's BBC boss Tim Davie resigns following criticism over Trump documentary edit reut.rs/440cHl4
Britain's BBC boss Tim Davie resigns following criticism over Trump documentary edit
The director general of Britain's BBC, Tim Davie, and the chief executive of news, Deborah Turness, have resigned following criticism that a BBC documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
reut.rs
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Britain's BBC boss Tim Davie resigns following criticism over Trump documentary edit reut.rs/440cHl4
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This should be reported alongside any coverage of the GTA 6 delay
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
UK union accuses GTA maker Rockstar Games of firing employees attempting to organise
According to The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, the developer fired more than 30 staff last week for being members of a union-affiliated Discord channel
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This should be reported alongside any coverage of the GTA 6 delay
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
Sewing some patches and it feels like fixing something ancient in myself. Thread through denim, patch through the pain, emotional maintenance by needle (that’s not a tattoo for a change).
It’s bitchin’ stitchin’, and damn if it isn’t cheaper than therapy.
It’s bitchin’ stitchin’, and damn if it isn’t cheaper than therapy.
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Sewing some patches and it feels like fixing something ancient in myself. Thread through denim, patch through the pain, emotional maintenance by needle (that’s not a tattoo for a change).
It’s bitchin’ stitchin’, and damn if it isn’t cheaper than therapy.
It’s bitchin’ stitchin’, and damn if it isn’t cheaper than therapy.
This week’s been so heavy I’m counting it as strength training. No gym needed today (and I’m suffering after last night’s Chinese). I’ve been lifting the weight of existence all week.
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This week’s been so heavy I’m counting it as strength training. No gym needed today (and I’m suffering after last night’s Chinese). I’ve been lifting the weight of existence all week.
Reposted by Amanda
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise
www.sciencefocus.com...
A frustratingly-still-relevant article I wrote for Science Focus magazine
#ADHD #Autism #ND #diagnosis
www.sciencefocus.com...
A frustratingly-still-relevant article I wrote for Science Focus magazine
#ADHD #Autism #ND #diagnosis
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The uptick in adults receiving medical help for mental health and neurological conditions is largely due to increased awareness.
www.sciencefocus.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise
www.sciencefocus.com...
A frustratingly-still-relevant article I wrote for Science Focus magazine
#ADHD #Autism #ND #diagnosis
www.sciencefocus.com...
A frustratingly-still-relevant article I wrote for Science Focus magazine
#ADHD #Autism #ND #diagnosis
Funeral on Halloween outfit memo completed. I think my friend would have approved. A very profound and wonderfully loving celebration of a man who gave a shit about others, kindness and being unabashedly yourself.
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Funeral on Halloween outfit memo completed. I think my friend would have approved. A very profound and wonderfully loving celebration of a man who gave a shit about others, kindness and being unabashedly yourself.
I’m at my friends funeral, they’re playing Sisters of Mercy and a good number of the attendees are in Halloween or are full on gothic. However one friend is a sort of praying mantis drag queen and honestly this is everything my friend Myke would’ve wanted. I love it and hate it.
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I’m at my friends funeral, they’re playing Sisters of Mercy and a good number of the attendees are in Halloween or are full on gothic. However one friend is a sort of praying mantis drag queen and honestly this is everything my friend Myke would’ve wanted. I love it and hate it.
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM