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So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
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There’s just literally no reason to be on X at all anymore. I hope more politicians (and journalists at that) will finally follow suit in 2026.
There’s just literally no reason to be on X at all anymore. I hope more politicians (and journalists at that) will finally follow suit in 2026.
This has always been a Bluesky-first campaign. But as of today, we will no longer be using Twitter. At all.
And I'm calling on other candidates to follow suit.
And I'm calling on other candidates to follow suit.
December 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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There’s just literally no reason to be on X at all anymore. I hope more politicians (and journalists at that) will finally follow suit in 2026.
There’s just literally no reason to be on X at all anymore. I hope more politicians (and journalists at that) will finally follow suit in 2026.
Just like @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy predicted; the next step in enshittification. #socialmedia
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
www.bbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just like @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy predicted; the next step in enshittification. #socialmedia
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The author had me right up until they used the term “Foucauldian” and now I know they’re being performative 😆 But seriously tho an interesting read about the current #gender #culture landscape on #socialmedia. #mediastudies
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
When did everything (and everyone) become so ‘performative’?
From performative males to performative hobbies and even accessories, now everything is under the microscope for being inauthentic
www.dazeddigital.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The author had me right up until they used the term “Foucauldian” and now I know they’re being performative 😆 But seriously tho an interesting read about the current #gender #culture landscape on #socialmedia. #mediastudies
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
A stark and sobering take on the #film industry right now. Hats off to Garry Lu for an excellent piece. www.bosshunting.com.au/entertainmen...
#movies #cinema #Netflix #streaming
#movies #cinema #Netflix #streaming
Are You Still Watching? Soon You Won't Have A Choice
The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Netflix is by no means the first domino to fall. But it may be the most consequential.
www.bosshunting.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A stark and sobering take on the #film industry right now. Hats off to Garry Lu for an excellent piece. www.bosshunting.com.au/entertainmen...
#movies #cinema #Netflix #streaming
#movies #cinema #Netflix #streaming
🐳 Woohoo! Christmas came early for the #NorthAtlanticrightwhale #whales 🐳
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🐳 Woohoo! Christmas came early for the #NorthAtlanticrightwhale #whales 🐳
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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We live in an age where there's a glut of information and scarcity of attention, mediated through platforms that prioritise engagement over accuracy, and emotion captures attention more readily than reason.
This chart (which applies even more to social media than it did to TV) lives in my head rent free.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We live in an age where there's a glut of information and scarcity of attention, mediated through platforms that prioritise engagement over accuracy, and emotion captures attention more readily than reason.
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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I’ve been thinking and it’s kind of exceptional that not a single person said “Hey now” after the piggy comment.
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’ve been thinking and it’s kind of exceptional that not a single person said “Hey now” after the piggy comment.
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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"The chemtrail theory is ultimately prideful. It’s a way for theorists to feel powerful + smart when they face things beyond their comprehension and control."
People cling to ridiculous theories to meet their emotional needs - great explanation by @dratropos.bsky.social for @theconversation.com
People cling to ridiculous theories to meet their emotional needs - great explanation by @dratropos.bsky.social for @theconversation.com
Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows – and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it
A communications researcher lays out the dynamics of conspiracy theory belief and why they gain traction in times of anxiety and uncertainty.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"The chemtrail theory is ultimately prideful. It’s a way for theorists to feel powerful + smart when they face things beyond their comprehension and control."
People cling to ridiculous theories to meet their emotional needs - great explanation by @dratropos.bsky.social for @theconversation.com
People cling to ridiculous theories to meet their emotional needs - great explanation by @dratropos.bsky.social for @theconversation.com
I love Guillermo del Toro, and I really wanted to love this. Though you can’t ignore the achievement of creating a #film of this magnitude, it just didn’t feel like “del Toro” to me. It felt like countless #Netflix execs caring more about the 💰 than the art. #Frankenstein #movies
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I love Guillermo del Toro, and I really wanted to love this. Though you can’t ignore the achievement of creating a #film of this magnitude, it just didn’t feel like “del Toro” to me. It felt like countless #Netflix execs caring more about the 💰 than the art. #Frankenstein #movies
That’s going to sting for a long time, but in all honesty the #BlueJays should be super proud of what they accomplished this year. #WorldSeries
November 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
That’s going to sting for a long time, but in all honesty the #BlueJays should be super proud of what they accomplished this year. #WorldSeries
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This #WorldSeries game 7 has been fun to watch. The #BlueJays defense is legit.
November 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This #WorldSeries game 7 has been fun to watch. The #BlueJays defense is legit.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Wow! Wow! WOW!! 🤯 What a beautiful play!! #BlueJays #WorldSeries
November 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Wow! Wow! WOW!! 🤯 What a beautiful play!! #BlueJays #WorldSeries
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
November 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Without immigrants, this World Series would be a two on two.
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Without immigrants, this World Series would be a two on two.