Dom McCarthy
@bigbaddomo.bsky.social
OU Health Science student, and tryna-be writer. Techie when the moon is right. Occasional (?) gamer.
“They are on the table.”
October 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
“They are on the table.”
Can't even begin to express how Andy's positivity and energy lifted up everything he was involved in...
Tomorrow's my last day with Funcom. It's surreal and I'm frankly still kind of numb from the whole ordeal. The future is uncertain and I'm just extremely grateful for what I have.
I really, truly appreciate all the kind words from the TSW community. It's been a pleasure, bbs 💜
I really, truly appreciate all the kind words from the TSW community. It's been a pleasure, bbs 💜
October 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Can't even begin to express how Andy's positivity and energy lifted up everything he was involved in...
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And this morning the Shed is a mirrorball, spinning and sparkling from the eaves…
September 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
And this morning the Shed is a mirrorball, spinning and sparkling from the eaves…
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I’m starting to suspect I don’t look like any of these people in particular, but in fact just look like a Funco…
September 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I’m starting to suspect I don’t look like any of these people in particular, but in fact just look like a Funco…
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While this is utterly offensive, it also gives us the perfect opportunity to send these asshats a message.
This needs to flop, big-time.
This needs to flop, big-time.
OpenAI confirms they're helping make an AI-generated movie called 'Critterz'
• Goal is to finish production in 9 months
• Budget is ~$30M
• Plan is to debut the film at Canne
• 'Paddington 3' writers penned the script
• Art will be fed into Chat GPT 5 and other image models
(via WSJ)
• Goal is to finish production in 9 months
• Budget is ~$30M
• Plan is to debut the film at Canne
• 'Paddington 3' writers penned the script
• Art will be fed into Chat GPT 5 and other image models
(via WSJ)
September 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
While this is utterly offensive, it also gives us the perfect opportunity to send these asshats a message.
This needs to flop, big-time.
This needs to flop, big-time.
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An amazing film, well worth the watch.
Review of a film where they did everything wrong... according to how many modern film/tv makers seem to think these days!
So yes, they did everything right...
Warning, this thread will spoil the whole story, watch the video first.
Trailer:
youtu.be/m4x76MGQjiw?...
So yes, they did everything right...
Warning, this thread will spoil the whole story, watch the video first.
Trailer:
youtu.be/m4x76MGQjiw?...
DÛ BIST MÎN ICH BIN DÎN Trailer Medieval Coming of Age Short Film
YouTube video by Tim Gerbert Filme
youtu.be
September 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
An amazing film, well worth the watch.
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Thanks to YouTube's ludicrous AI bollocks, my son lost his Channel, and all of his subscribers.
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
Buffyverse trailer Concept - Sweet Dreams (REUPLOAD)
YouTube video by Wearer of the Cheese
www.youtube.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks to YouTube's ludicrous AI bollocks, my son lost his Channel, and all of his subscribers.
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
He's now putting the channel back up, so please do go and give him a like/follow!
Reskeets appreciated :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzoI...
#Buffy #Angel #fanedit #wearerofthecheese
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Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s an obvious way to challenge Nigel Farage. But Keir Starmer won’t do it | Rafael Behr
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truth
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This is so bloody tough and good – what we need to read. Brilliantly and generously written by @sharandhaliwal.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/voices/flags...
The prevalence of England’s flag is a ghastly reminder of the National Front
Ever since the National Front co-opted the St George’s flag in the 70s, its presence has become a shorthand for ‘You’re not wanted here’, writes Sharan Dhaliwal
www.independent.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This is so bloody tough and good – what we need to read. Brilliantly and generously written by @sharandhaliwal.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/voices/flags...
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This, 100%; it's the next step in a long game being played for our data (and personal freedom). "Online safety" can't be achieved by regulation, and that clearly isn't the real driver...
And where does all this end, please?
Today, it's 'protecting kids' (a job their fucking parents should be doing), but how long before the banks regulate your accounts/control your spending 'for your own good'? Before they withhold your monies, because they don't approve of you buying the thing?
Today, it's 'protecting kids' (a job their fucking parents should be doing), but how long before the banks regulate your accounts/control your spending 'for your own good'? Before they withhold your monies, because they don't approve of you buying the thing?
July 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
This, 100%; it's the next step in a long game being played for our data (and personal freedom). "Online safety" can't be achieved by regulation, and that clearly isn't the real driver...
Movie you've watched more than 6x using a gif (no Disney, Star Wars, LOTR, or Star Trek)
(I'm so ashamed...)
(I'm so ashamed...)
June 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Movie you've watched more than 6x using a gif (no Disney, Star Wars, LOTR, or Star Trek)
(I'm so ashamed...)
(I'm so ashamed...)
The difference between having a visit from the Muse and working the numbers...
Update: I am halfway through this copyedit, and the CE has exhausted all my charity completely. "Blonde" is not a typo of "blond"! Dialecticals exist! "DREAMT" IS NOT THE SAME AS "DREAMED"!
June 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The difference between having a visit from the Muse and working the numbers...
Definite WTF?! moment reading this...
Starmer: deporting children without their parents. What an absolutely vile human being this creep is.
UK Home Office tells parents their children should return to Brazil alone
While Ana Luiza Cabral Gouveia and Hugo Barbosa can remain, letter says sons, 11 and eight, must go back to Brazil
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Definite WTF?! moment reading this...
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So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS.
Please read and share this thread.
Please read and share this thread.
May 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS.
Please read and share this thread.
Please read and share this thread.
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What fun to discover £7,000 of book royalties, due today, aren't actually going to be paid. Not today. Maybe not ever.
So now it's time for yet another round of "What Do I Tell My Mortgage Provider?", and a quick game of "How Do I Feed My Dog?"
Fuck you, publishing. What a turd of a profession.
So now it's time for yet another round of "What Do I Tell My Mortgage Provider?", and a quick game of "How Do I Feed My Dog?"
Fuck you, publishing. What a turd of a profession.
May 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What fun to discover £7,000 of book royalties, due today, aren't actually going to be paid. Not today. Maybe not ever.
So now it's time for yet another round of "What Do I Tell My Mortgage Provider?", and a quick game of "How Do I Feed My Dog?"
Fuck you, publishing. What a turd of a profession.
So now it's time for yet another round of "What Do I Tell My Mortgage Provider?", and a quick game of "How Do I Feed My Dog?"
Fuck you, publishing. What a turd of a profession.
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THIS.
Every damn time I open a database report or even a topographic map Acrobat tries to scan the text and offer a summary. I'd trust that summary like I'd trust a wet fart in a cholera ward.
Every damn time I open a database report or even a topographic map Acrobat tries to scan the text and offer a summary. I'd trust that summary like I'd trust a wet fart in a cholera ward.
Just upgraded to a new version of Acrobat, and... look.
I am reading a friend's NOVEL. Something I WANT to read. For ENJOYMENT.
Fuck off into the sun and take your designer with you.
I am reading a friend's NOVEL. Something I WANT to read. For ENJOYMENT.
Fuck off into the sun and take your designer with you.
May 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
THIS.
Every damn time I open a database report or even a topographic map Acrobat tries to scan the text and offer a summary. I'd trust that summary like I'd trust a wet fart in a cholera ward.
Every damn time I open a database report or even a topographic map Acrobat tries to scan the text and offer a summary. I'd trust that summary like I'd trust a wet fart in a cholera ward.
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With about a month to go until any vote on the government’s cuts to disability support it’s not too late for the Prime Minister to change course
I’m joining Trussell in calling on government to rethink its cruel & irresponsible plan
This is how you can help👇
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on government to rethink its cruel & irresponsible plan
This is how you can help👇
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
May 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
With about a month to go until any vote on the government’s cuts to disability support it’s not too late for the Prime Minister to change course
I’m joining Trussell in calling on government to rethink its cruel & irresponsible plan
This is how you can help👇
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on government to rethink its cruel & irresponsible plan
This is how you can help👇
action.trussell.org.uk/disability-c...
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Today’s Mirror front page.
“Keir Starmer doesn't rule out change to controversial policy after backlash”
It’s difficult keeping up with this one
“Keir Starmer doesn't rule out change to controversial policy after backlash”
It’s difficult keeping up with this one
May 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today’s Mirror front page.
“Keir Starmer doesn't rule out change to controversial policy after backlash”
It’s difficult keeping up with this one
“Keir Starmer doesn't rule out change to controversial policy after backlash”
It’s difficult keeping up with this one
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The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here's why
More than 16,000 employers are now paying the real Living Wage, which has put £3.85bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since 2011
www.bigissue.com/opinion/real...
More than 16,000 employers are now paying the real Living Wage, which has put £3.85bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since 2011
www.bigissue.com/opinion/real...
Why the real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses
More than 16,000 employers are now paying the real Living Wage, which has put £3.85bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since 2011.
www.bigissue.com
May 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here's why
More than 16,000 employers are now paying the real Living Wage, which has put £3.85bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since 2011
www.bigissue.com/opinion/real...
More than 16,000 employers are now paying the real Living Wage, which has put £3.85bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since 2011
www.bigissue.com/opinion/real...
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Jesus fucking Harry.
Is our Govt doing anything about these filthy crooks? Something strong and decent that would - y'know - help keep them in No. 10 and not pave the way for that filthy frog-faced fascist Farage?
No, it's focusing on immigration and on people's genitals in bathrooms.
Is our Govt doing anything about these filthy crooks? Something strong and decent that would - y'know - help keep them in No. 10 and not pave the way for that filthy frog-faced fascist Farage?
No, it's focusing on immigration and on people's genitals in bathrooms.
Water's quite an industry to be in.
Do a good job and you make a lot of money.
Do a piss poor, God awful job - same money.
They're borrowing money to pay themselves more!!!
www.ft.com/content/1f6d...
Do a good job and you make a lot of money.
Do a piss poor, God awful job - same money.
They're borrowing money to pay themselves more!!!
www.ft.com/content/1f6d...
May 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Jesus fucking Harry.
Is our Govt doing anything about these filthy crooks? Something strong and decent that would - y'know - help keep them in No. 10 and not pave the way for that filthy frog-faced fascist Farage?
No, it's focusing on immigration and on people's genitals in bathrooms.
Is our Govt doing anything about these filthy crooks? Something strong and decent that would - y'know - help keep them in No. 10 and not pave the way for that filthy frog-faced fascist Farage?
No, it's focusing on immigration and on people's genitals in bathrooms.
If you see this, post a sword
May 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
If you see this, post a sword
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Me having absolutely fucked my make-up, way too much blusher, cakey foundation, crooked eyeliner, the lot, and adding bright purple lipstick to combat it.
May 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Me having absolutely fucked my make-up, way too much blusher, cakey foundation, crooked eyeliner, the lot, and adding bright purple lipstick to combat it.