Trish Fraser
@trishf42.bsky.social
Living on stolen land, Wotjobaluk/Wergaia country. (Oz, in case it wasn't clear.) Green leftie. Elderly geek. Braillophile. Ailurophile. she/her
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Just putting this here once more (edited, so I don't get into trouble again!):
It might be worth noting, folks who glom onto people through DMs; that's not what social media is *for*. Post your thoughts on the world; join conversations; and it will open up for you. (Do more than just repost, yes?)
It might be worth noting, folks who glom onto people through DMs; that's not what social media is *for*. Post your thoughts on the world; join conversations; and it will open up for you. (Do more than just repost, yes?)
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Something to think about.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Something to think about.
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Love these folks. Also, *what* at turn of phrase Orwell had!
George Orwell Reviews a Book by That “Bag of Wind,” Jean-Paul Sartre (1948)
George Orwell Reviews a Book by That “Bag of Wind,” Jean-Paul Sartre (1948)
Yesterday we featured George Orwell's review of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf — not just an isolated newspaper piece, or one of a scattered few, in a life otherwise spent churning out important novels lik...
www.openculture.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Love these folks. Also, *what* at turn of phrase Orwell had!
Also, it isn't actually a positive quality to have malfunctioning tastebuds.
13. Loving spicy food and making sure everyone knows you like spicy food and commenting on how food is never spicy enough for you is not a substitute for a personality
January 21, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Also, it isn't actually a positive quality to have malfunctioning tastebuds.
Bugger. Heatwave for Invasion Day.
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Bugger. Heatwave for Invasion Day.
Participatory democracy at its finest. Go Greens!
Labor has teamed up with the Liberals with a last minute deal to pass dangerous new laws limiting speech and political expression. The Greens condemn the major parties for rushing through these laws that will have real impacts on people trying to speak out for human rights and against genocide.
January 21, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Participatory democracy at its finest. Go Greens!
Worth going to Swan Hill on a cooler day; saw at least three groups of choughs, none of them my local (they were hanging out in the back lane as I got back). Also maggies all over, ducks and seagulls by the river, but no stumpies today.
(And I managed not to pay for any parking, yay!)
(And I managed not to pay for any parking, yay!)
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Worth going to Swan Hill on a cooler day; saw at least three groups of choughs, none of them my local (they were hanging out in the back lane as I got back). Also maggies all over, ducks and seagulls by the river, but no stumpies today.
(And I managed not to pay for any parking, yay!)
(And I managed not to pay for any parking, yay!)
Oooh. There have been worse ideas...
Time to start collecting evidence to get that Advance group proscribed as a hate group. They won't be able to help themselves based on the quality of the clowns in it. Leopards and faces makes for the best statements
January 20, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Oooh. There have been worse ideas...
Couldn't have put it better myself.
The good law, gun reform, was passed with the Coalition voting against it and Greens for it. The bad law, racial vilification, was passed with the Coalition voting for it (some Nats excepted) and Greens against it. Neat encapsulation of the social utility of each party.
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Couldn't have put it better myself.
Ha, Swan Hill run today; only 34, should be a breeze. Now, can I sneak into Bunnings without breaking the bank?
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Ha, Swan Hill run today; only 34, should be a breeze. Now, can I sneak into Bunnings without breaking the bank?
Well, that was interesting. A short sharp dust storm; the nervy cat ventre à terre, so he doesn't like those either, poor beastie. Brought the temperature down some, though!
January 19, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Well, that was interesting. A short sharp dust storm; the nervy cat ventre à terre, so he doesn't like those either, poor beastie. Brought the temperature down some, though!
This. (Do not give me any of your "but I didn't" nonsense, in other words.)
January 19, 2026 at 1:14 AM
This. (Do not give me any of your "but I didn't" nonsense, in other words.)
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Well, I've finished the ironing (for now), but in spite of it being right up in the top 10 of loathed things, I ain't complaining - at least I have electricity! So an electric iron, light to see by, music to listen to... What are they doing in Ukraine? Flat irons on butane stoves? I'm in clover.
January 18, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Well, I've finished the ironing (for now), but in spite of it being right up in the top 10 of loathed things, I ain't complaining - at least I have electricity! So an electric iron, light to see by, music to listen to... What are they doing in Ukraine? Flat irons on butane stoves? I'm in clover.
Alexander - a bit of light in the darkness.
The Walk That Made Me Forget About ICE Raids and International Chaos
A few days ago, on an afternoon on the Dutch island, the weather pulled me outside.
theplanet.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Alexander - a bit of light in the darkness.
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LLMs are spam generators. That is all.
They're designed to generate plausibly human-like text well enough to pass a generic Turing Test. That's why people believe they're "intelligent".
But really, all they are is spam generators.
We have hit the spamularity.
They're designed to generate plausibly human-like text well enough to pass a generic Turing Test. That's why people believe they're "intelligent".
But really, all they are is spam generators.
We have hit the spamularity.
January 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
LLMs are spam generators. That is all.
They're designed to generate plausibly human-like text well enough to pass a generic Turing Test. That's why people believe they're "intelligent".
But really, all they are is spam generators.
We have hit the spamularity.
They're designed to generate plausibly human-like text well enough to pass a generic Turing Test. That's why people believe they're "intelligent".
But really, all they are is spam generators.
We have hit the spamularity.
Oh, another nice thread.
How’s your guillotine blade sharpening going?
January 16, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Oh, another nice thread.
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"Only doing their job" is the new "Only following orders" excuse.
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
"Only doing their job" is the new "Only following orders" excuse.
Me too. Please sign and share, folks.
I just signed this open letter to the ABC. getup.to/lVGyZfgCeZOCE
ABC: Stand with your journalists
An independent movement to build a progressive Australia and bring participation back into our democracy.
getup.to
January 15, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Me too. Please sign and share, folks.
<heaves sigh of relief> Still, early days to relax.
The Greens won't support the hate speech Bill in its current form. Good.
Split the bill, pass the gun stuff, send the rest to Committee for proper scrutiny. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Split the bill, pass the gun stuff, send the rest to Committee for proper scrutiny. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia news live: Labor’s hate speech bill on path to defeat after Greens say they will not back it in current form
Follow updates live
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:31 AM
<heaves sigh of relief> Still, early days to relax.
It's no good telling *me* you agree with me, folks - you've gotta tell the Greens. Email them at greens@greens.org.au.
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It's no good telling *me* you agree with me, folks - you've gotta tell the Greens. Email them at greens@greens.org.au.
I have to agree, @greens.org.au. Kill it stone dead, if you please.
If Greens support this fascistic bill and enshrine Zionist capture, it will destroy them. Your voters will see sellouts and cowards caving on our liberties because you're not up for the fight. Because you're scared of getting yelled at in the newspapers. @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I have to agree, @greens.org.au. Kill it stone dead, if you please.
I *really* want to go out and water before it gets too hot, but there's a group of about a dozen choughs getting into the bee water (why not the big pond, guys? It's just been freshened up), chatting, inspecting the compost, and generally having a good time - mustn't disturb!
January 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
I *really* want to go out and water before it gets too hot, but there's a group of about a dozen choughs getting into the bee water (why not the big pond, guys? It's just been freshened up), chatting, inspecting the compost, and generally having a good time - mustn't disturb!
Thread. (I do like it here.)
Sometimes you see something in the guitar world that's so talented, it makes you go "nope - I'm done. Off to learn lead electric triangle" www.youtube.com/watch?v=reab...
Rosanna - Toto (Kent Nishimura)
YouTube video by Kent Nishimura
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Thread. (I do like it here.)
Hah, my @acmedarryl.bsky.social Musk book arrived today, don't expect any words from me - I'll be reading!
January 14, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Hah, my @acmedarryl.bsky.social Musk book arrived today, don't expect any words from me - I'll be reading!