Matt Brunt
@brunty.me
Chaotic weird & #neurospicy 🧙🏻♂️
Working in #UserSafety, #Trust, and #Authenticity🐝
Previously: #CTF Platform Dev 🏴🔐
Interests: #Photography #SelfHosting #HomeLab #Servers #Tech #Timekeeping #Tinkering #F1 #Troublemaking 😈
Opinions my own 💡
Working in #UserSafety, #Trust, and #Authenticity🐝
Previously: #CTF Platform Dev 🏴🔐
Interests: #Photography #SelfHosting #HomeLab #Servers #Tech #Timekeeping #Tinkering #F1 #Troublemaking 😈
Opinions my own 💡
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🧙♂️What can D&D teach us abt dev teams? Turns out quite a lot. Join @brunty.me's talk Dungeons, Dragons & Developers at #YOW25 to explore how adventuring can lead to better software.
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
🧙♂️What can D&D teach us abt dev teams? Turns out quite a lot. Join @brunty.me's talk Dungeons, Dragons & Developers at #YOW25 to explore how adventuring can lead to better software.
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
Not long now before YOW! Conferences where I'll be speaking in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney! ✈️🇦🇺
Come along and learn about how Dungeons & Dragons and Software Development teams aren't so different after all... 🧙🏻♂️🧑🏻💻
yowcon.com/melbourne-20...
yowcon.com/brisbane-202...
yowcon.com/sydney-2025/...
Come along and learn about how Dungeons & Dragons and Software Development teams aren't so different after all... 🧙🏻♂️🧑🏻💻
yowcon.com/melbourne-20...
yowcon.com/brisbane-202...
yowcon.com/sydney-2025/...
October 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Not long now before YOW! Conferences where I'll be speaking in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney! ✈️🇦🇺
Come along and learn about how Dungeons & Dragons and Software Development teams aren't so different after all... 🧙🏻♂️🧑🏻💻
yowcon.com/melbourne-20...
yowcon.com/brisbane-202...
yowcon.com/sydney-2025/...
Come along and learn about how Dungeons & Dragons and Software Development teams aren't so different after all... 🧙🏻♂️🧑🏻💻
yowcon.com/melbourne-20...
yowcon.com/brisbane-202...
yowcon.com/sydney-2025/...
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Ahh yes, digital so everybody can use it.
Because *everybody* uses a smartphone right.... right?
Also 'BritCard'... eww.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Because *everybody* uses a smartphone right.... right?
Also 'BritCard'... eww.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards
Measure could be announced as soon as Friday as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration to the UK
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Ahh yes, digital so everybody can use it.
Because *everybody* uses a smartphone right.... right?
Also 'BritCard'... eww.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Because *everybody* uses a smartphone right.... right?
Also 'BritCard'... eww.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Every UK petition is like this
July 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Every UK petition is like this
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Next they'll outlaw playing hopscotch. 🏳️🌈
September 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Next they'll outlaw playing hopscotch. 🏳️🌈
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This thread explains why we’re so upset and feel like the rug has been pulled from us.
We’ve done everything asked by the Government, filled in every box, followed every gatekeeping process, did everything they said we had to.
Yet now they decide that actually that’s not enough for them. 🤬
We’ve done everything asked by the Government, filled in every box, followed every gatekeeping process, did everything they said we had to.
Yet now they decide that actually that’s not enough for them. 🤬
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This thread explains why we’re so upset and feel like the rug has been pulled from us.
We’ve done everything asked by the Government, filled in every box, followed every gatekeeping process, did everything they said we had to.
Yet now they decide that actually that’s not enough for them. 🤬
We’ve done everything asked by the Government, filled in every box, followed every gatekeeping process, did everything they said we had to.
Yet now they decide that actually that’s not enough for them. 🤬
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The U.K. Online Safety Act was (avowedly, as revealed in a recent High Court case) “not primarily aimed at protecting children” but at regulating “services that have a significant influence over public discourse.”
August 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The U.K. Online Safety Act was (avowedly, as revealed in a recent High Court case) “not primarily aimed at protecting children” but at regulating “services that have a significant influence over public discourse.”
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Every fucking time.
August 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Every fucking time.
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dressing myself for kindergarten and getting applauded by my parents
August 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
dressing myself for kindergarten and getting applauded by my parents
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Create NSFW art
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
July 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Create NSFW art
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
Porn is not evil, sex is not abhorrent, pleasure is not a crime
Even if you don't agree with all kinks doesn't mean they should be allowed to censor art
This is why we have tags and the blick button, not megacorps deciding what we can and cannot like
Always resist oppression
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London Trans Pride shaping up to be massive.
Trans people staged a huge lobby in Parliament and have been writing to and meeting their MPs.
MPs have told the government to think again re the EHRC
And the government’s response is: “democracy is irrelevant. We will ignore you”.
Seems ill judged.
Trans people staged a huge lobby in Parliament and have been writing to and meeting their MPs.
MPs have told the government to think again re the EHRC
And the government’s response is: “democracy is irrelevant. We will ignore you”.
Seems ill judged.
July 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
London Trans Pride shaping up to be massive.
Trans people staged a huge lobby in Parliament and have been writing to and meeting their MPs.
MPs have told the government to think again re the EHRC
And the government’s response is: “democracy is irrelevant. We will ignore you”.
Seems ill judged.
Trans people staged a huge lobby in Parliament and have been writing to and meeting their MPs.
MPs have told the government to think again re the EHRC
And the government’s response is: “democracy is irrelevant. We will ignore you”.
Seems ill judged.
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Flying my colours at Trans Pride London. We will not be ignored!
July 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Flying my colours at Trans Pride London. We will not be ignored!
This is my favourite image I've created in a while.
Hours in Photoshop masking and merging and compositing many many photos of liquid and splashes (that we also took at the studio yesterday) to create this dress.
Model: www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio: www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Hours in Photoshop masking and merging and compositing many many photos of liquid and splashes (that we also took at the studio yesterday) to create this dress.
Model: www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio: www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
July 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is my favourite image I've created in a while.
Hours in Photoshop masking and merging and compositing many many photos of liquid and splashes (that we also took at the studio yesterday) to create this dress.
Model: www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio: www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Hours in Photoshop masking and merging and compositing many many photos of liquid and splashes (that we also took at the studio yesterday) to create this dress.
Model: www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio: www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
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Composed of a base image and ~12 layers with ink/paint splashes we created to merge and mask together for a splash dress
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
July 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Composed of a base image and ~12 layers with ink/paint splashes we created to merge and mask together for a splash dress
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
Composed of a base image and ~12 layers with ink/paint splashes we created to merge and mask together for a splash dress
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
July 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Composed of a base image and ~12 layers with ink/paint splashes we created to merge and mask together for a splash dress
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
Model is the amazing www.instagram.com/nico.dee.uk
Studio is the fantastic www.instagram.com/pgdphotograp...
Photo / compositing / editing by me www.instagram.com/brunty.photos
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Vivaldi isn't my default browser, but gotta respect "LLMs in your browser are stupid, our users don't want them and we don't want to add them for ethical and privacy reasons" as solid product direction
If you prefer a browser without a planet-burning hallucinating helper snooping at you all the time, Vivaldi has you covered. vivaldi.com/blog/technol...
Why Vivaldi browser won’t follow the current AI trend?
Web browsers are integrating the current AI trend with Large Language Model (LLM) functionality. But there are fundamental issues with it. We address them.
vivaldi.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Vivaldi isn't my default browser, but gotta respect "LLMs in your browser are stupid, our users don't want them and we don't want to add them for ethical and privacy reasons" as solid product direction
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Labour's twin problems:
- Those who care the most about "too much immigration" will NEVER make Labour their first choice. Not when Reform and the Tories are both deliberately going much harder.
- Those less concerned by the issue will be sick to their stomachs at yesterday's violent pitch right.
- Those who care the most about "too much immigration" will NEVER make Labour their first choice. Not when Reform and the Tories are both deliberately going much harder.
- Those less concerned by the issue will be sick to their stomachs at yesterday's violent pitch right.
May 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Labour's twin problems:
- Those who care the most about "too much immigration" will NEVER make Labour their first choice. Not when Reform and the Tories are both deliberately going much harder.
- Those less concerned by the issue will be sick to their stomachs at yesterday's violent pitch right.
- Those who care the most about "too much immigration" will NEVER make Labour their first choice. Not when Reform and the Tories are both deliberately going much harder.
- Those less concerned by the issue will be sick to their stomachs at yesterday's violent pitch right.
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May 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Very excited to be speaking at my first conference outside of the UK later this year!
🇩🇰 The NDC Copenhagen agenda is OUT! 🇩🇰
Secure your #EarlyBird tickets before 9 May at ndccopenhagen.com
🌐 5-Day Event
🎙️ 100 Speakers
📢 110+ Sessions
💻 12 Workshops
#ndccopenhagen #cphdevfest
Secure your #EarlyBird tickets before 9 May at ndccopenhagen.com
🌐 5-Day Event
🎙️ 100 Speakers
📢 110+ Sessions
💻 12 Workshops
#ndccopenhagen #cphdevfest
April 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Very excited to be speaking at my first conference outside of the UK later this year!
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fuck JK Rowling, fuck her shitty books and fuck anyone who supports her. grow up
April 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
fuck JK Rowling, fuck her shitty books and fuck anyone who supports her. grow up
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I had at least one person saying "JK Rowling isn't the supreme court" no but she bankrolled the legal challenge that led to this ruling and is gloating about it on X now. This is what she's using your money for. And when you keep handing her money, she assumes that's what you want her to use it for.
April 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I had at least one person saying "JK Rowling isn't the supreme court" no but she bankrolled the legal challenge that led to this ruling and is gloating about it on X now. This is what she's using your money for. And when you keep handing her money, she assumes that's what you want her to use it for.
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I'm sorry but I don't care how much you like Hogwarts Legacy. I don't care how cool the lego sets are. I don't care that "it was your childhood." You cannot separate art from artist here. She is actively using your money to ruin lives *now*.
April 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I'm sorry but I don't care how much you like Hogwarts Legacy. I don't care how cool the lego sets are. I don't care that "it was your childhood." You cannot separate art from artist here. She is actively using your money to ruin lives *now*.
So @dropout.tv really need to release the full uncut version of the “One Year Later” episode. Just watched the behind the scenes of it and it’s hilarious.
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
So @dropout.tv really need to release the full uncut version of the “One Year Later” episode. Just watched the behind the scenes of it and it’s hilarious.
This is going to be a fun one! Come see me in Australia at one of the Yow! Conferences! :D
🧙♂️What can D&D teach us abt dev teams? Turns out quite a lot. Join @brunty.me's talk Dungeons, Dragons & Developers at #YOW25 to explore how adventuring can lead to better software.
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
🎟️ MEL 4-5 Dec yowcon.com/melbourne-2025
🎟️ BNE 8-9 Dec yowcon.com/brisbane-2025
🎟️ SYD 11-12 Dec yowcon.com/sydney-2025
April 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This is going to be a fun one! Come see me in Australia at one of the Yow! Conferences! :D