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@cjhajer.bsky.social
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Brain-injured Blue Jays ⚾ fan just trying to survive this airborne pandemic, societal collapse and the Blue Jays front office. #MasksWork so wear the best one you can. Your brain is a dreadful thing to lose to a virus. Ask me how I know.
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Bill 60 will put thousands of people on the streets. Then Doug Ford will arrest them for being unhoused and put them into work camps, aka private jails. Where have I heard this before?
F*CK F*ORD (with a photo of Doug Ford's head above it). In the distance is a KILL BILL 60 in bright pink harkening back to the Kill Bill movie poster. I'm a homeowner and I STILL think this is bullshit! Honk if you like cookies and rent control. In the background is the pink limestone of the Ontario Legislature building.
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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As citizens of Ontario grieve the callous and corrupt actions of our very own Maple Trump, here are some signs from the protest against Bill 60 at Queens Park this weekend. As the sign says, #DougFordIsCorrupt. Bill 60 is immoral. #HousingIsAHumanRight
Kill Bill 60 (in the yellow and black, blood spattered style of the Kill Bill movie graphics) Bill 60: Create Encampments Faster Act ACORN Doug Ford is CORRUPT Housing is a Human Right NOT your stock market playground
November 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
cjhajer.bsky.social
So what I've learned this week is that no one in my world reads the ALT.

cc @ballher.bsky.social
A screenshot of the ALT which explained the screenshot of the post but which nobody reads, apparently. imo, ALT isn't just for the visually impaired. It is exceedingly useful to give context and explanation that would otherwise muddy up a post or whose message would go unexplained, leaving people confused. It's also exceptionally useful for getting more characters into a post. I have lost track of the number of times reading someone's efforts on ALT has helped me to understand wtf they were trying to say. Often it even helps explain jokes that I'm missing.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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As if this performance wasn't beautiful enough, its magnificence is only enhanced by remembering that one of the performers is this very same Mayor Wu.
Post by Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston, October 8, 2025, after the Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees and won their American League Division Series.  thumbs up emoji Blue Jays
November 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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It’s cold out! Show someone who looks stylish wearing gloves.
Blue Jays George Springer wearing his green Hartford Whaler batting gloves, making a heart with his hands. Bo Bichette with his spectacular haircut is standing behind him looking off to the side.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Toronto Tenants! There's still time to come down to Queens Park to stand up for our rights and protest our very own Criminal-in-Chief Premier Ford's plans to fuck all tenants in Ontario.

#TenantRights #Ontario #NationalHousingDay
National housing day rally November 22nd 11am to 1:30pm Queens Park 111 Wellesley Street East. Hands off renters rights! Progress Toronto at Housing Day Rally The York South Weston Tenant Union and other community groups are hosting a rally on Saturday, November 22 at 11am in downtown Toronto. Progress Toronto will be sending a group to support the demand to stop the threats to renters in Bill 60. After you RSVP, a Progress Toronto organizer will send you a meeting spot and more information. Rally Schedule 11am: Meet at 67 Yonge Street in Toronto outside the headquarters of the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) - the main landlord lobby behind Bill 60. 11:30am-12:30pm: March to Queens Park 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Rally against Bill 60 at Queens Park Indicate your attendance at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQVBnsAZj_Y9p5Ux2q1DK2OmhP4hZYM4BEZkZWlM4dWnDhLA/viewform
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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I was scrolling down. Saw this picture and was very disappointed. Then kept on scrolling....
Screenshot of a Bluesky timeline. At the top is a picture of a maskless Zohran Mamdani on a plane. Immediately below it are several posts commenting critically and knowledgeably on well-known people and their ubiquitous maskless airplane selfies.
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...like it's the "vendor" for these Gov't services so either the site keeps crashing (and this is where the crash lands?) or there's some pretty bad web design going on. Either way, for a not-small Federal Government branch, after I've logged in securely, to land me there is very bad, imo.
Search results for "Why does the IRCC website always land me on salesforce.com". States that the IRCC website redirects to salesforce.com because Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada uses Salesforce as the core technology vendor for its new client experience platform. It goes on to say a bunch of bullshit like the "redirection is a normal part of how the new platform operates" and how we should not use a bookmark AFTER THE FUCKING IRCC TOLD US TO BOOKMARK THE LINK. etc.
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Appreciated. I honestly do not know what happened to the Http(s) stuff. It never shows anymore. Now, instead of a quick glance, I always have to do 3 clicks. While I suppose comforting, this doesn't explain how a Gov't of Canada website always lands on some AI site. I searched it and it sounds...
Screenshot of the expanded information from the browser, still not showing https, but claiming the "Connection is secure".
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Quite disturbed by this. To renew my Canadian passport online, I need an IRCC account. But, after choosing the "Sign in with your bank" option, and entering my login info (same as for accepting an Interac eTransfer), I repeatedly end up on this page. WTF? Feels extremely insecure. Federal hack?
gc.auth.canada.ca "Sign in to IRCC Portal". Two options. On the left "Sign in with your bank". On the right, "Sign in wiht your GCKey user ID and Password" After choosing "Sign in with your bank", it opens an Interact-type page "Select a Sign-in Partner" and lists many banks below to choose from. Webpage that says "Salesforce.com The #1 AI CRM. Humans and agents driver customer success together...." After entering my banking information and logging in on the previous page, several outcomes happen. Sometimes immediately taken to this Salesforce page. Sometimes taken to a Gov't of Canada page to enter more info (like security questions) but then ending up again on the Salesforce.com page. Completely random and unpredictable.
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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I thought of you when this envelope got returned to me nearly 7 months after I sent it. (Nothing wrong with the address or anything. Must have gotten lost in Canada Post somewhere). I sent it in April when the 51st state stuff was very much in the forefront of the news.
Corner of an envelope with the address redacted. Six different Canadian postage stamps. The Canadian Navy. The Peace Tower. Canada flag over a rocks on a coastline. Artistic rendering of Canadian Olympic hockey team. A Mountie on a horse as part of the Musical Ride. And a beaver.
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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🫂
Bo Bichette standing behind Vladdy with his arms around him as in a hug.
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Well, this is a new one. It better not be "birthday".
Notice of Landlord Entry notice. Stated reason for entry "Perform Annual SUIT Inspection"
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Holy Toledo, I find this email from Simplii Financial incredibly unprofessional. Do you want my business or am I just a thorn in your side? Yikes.
Email from Simplii Financial announcing an interest rate offer. The subject line of the email is "Fine. We'll give you the good rate." This email comes 1 month after a previous email offering a non-competitive interest rate was ignored so they are acknowledging that they were nickel & diming me. But holy f***, to put that in the subject line?
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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All I can think of with this discussion.
Julie Roberts in the Pretty Woman shopping scene saying, "Big. Huge." #CalRaleigh #BigDumper
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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The SENDER of an Interac eTransfer should decide whether a security question is required or not- not a potential recipient with "auto deposit" turned on.

Senders are a typo & an auto deposit email address away from losing their money permanently. - Person who just got a misdirected etransfer email
man taking a stand in a town hall meeting meme
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Minding my own business, browsing some comedy wildlife images.

www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/fina...
Side by side photos of a Golden-cheeked gibbon lounging on a branch with arms and legs all over the place (left) and a photo of Toronto Blue Jays Ernie Clement's slide into home plate during the World Series (right) Image source: Diana Rebman with “Relaxing in the trees!” https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/finalists/2025_finalists.php#&gid=1&pid=13
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Wow. That's surprising. Shocking, even. This seems to address it but, as you say, does not seem to have a "mandatory before you pass Go" feel about it.

www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Recommended Immunization Persons newly arrived in Canada lacking adequate documentation of immunization should be considered unimmunized and started on an immunization schedule appropriate for their age and risk factors unless known to be immune by serologic testing. In addition to the routine immunization schedule, certain vaccines may be recommended for people newly arrived in Canada as follows: From:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-3-vaccination-specific-populations/page-10-immunization-persons-new-canada.html
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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All I think of:
Hideki Matsui showing a sketch of his new wife during a press conference
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Still rattled by this image as it encapsulates the evil regime and their horrors. Cannot imagine being a Dodgers fan and living through yet another betrayal by their team and players.
Screenshot from a video. The image shows a mural on a brick wall. It shows Fernando Valenzuela in his Dodgers uniform, his arms handcuffed behind him being led away by an ICE officer.
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Which leads us to the fact that Bluesky showed up and showed off for the MLB Postseason:

6/8
bsky.app/profile/cala...
from: https://bsky.app/profile/calabro.io/post/3m4qmbnia3s26 A chart of the main bsky backend load balancer request throughput compared to 7 days earlier (the previous Saturday). There's a massive spike during the world series game.
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Clarification from the Blue Jays. No official reason to not post on Bluesky. Just too much work/not worth it.

But the door is not bolted shut. So we need to ramp up our appeals. Perhaps include a bit of shame that this uber-wealthy Big Tech-owned team isn't posting while small market ones are?

5/8
Sept 22/25 Email from: Alykhan.Ravjiani@bluejays.com, cc: George.Skoutakis@bluejays.com Thanks, [name redacted]! All equipment is safe and sound. Major League Baseball provides us with data points on platform growth, platform audience and platform trends. And from there, teams make decisions on how to resource. Understanding the nature of how many platforms teams operate on, we are super cognizant of workload and day to day responsibilities, which for our staff also go beyond posting on social (creation, data, social listening and more). Any step into a new platform would require us the time and bandwidth to dedicate handling it with the same consistency, cadence, and quality that we would for any of the current platforms we operate on. It is something we will definitely continue to explore down the line with our team! Hope this helps and thanks so much for your continued support of our team and content. Best, AK
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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The day after the Blue Jays clinched a playoff spot in Kansas City, I replied to AK, seeking clarification on the alleged reasons for not posting on Bluesky:

4/8
Sept 22/25 Email reply to: Alykhan.Ravjiani@bluejays.com & George.Skoutakis@bluejays.com Thank you so much for your reply, AK. I hope you and your equipment stayed safe and dry yesterday! I am glad to hear that posting on Bluesky is on your radar but I am puzzled by your comment about “the guidelines of MLB” and their recommendations. It sounds like you’re saying MLB has some say in whether or not you are allowed to post on Bluesky. That confuses me and I’m wondering if you can direct me to the relevant guideline for this? Surely all teams would be subject to the same rules/recommendations from MLB. And, if so, as I say, the Mets, Pirates and Royals are all regularly posting their content for us on Bluesky. Why would the Blue Jays not be allowed to do the same? https://bsky.app/profile/mets.com https://bsky.app/profile/pirates.com https://bsky.app/profile/royals.com I would happily take this up with MLB if they are the reason you are not posting for all the Blue Jays fans (and the wider MLB audience) on Bluesky. Could you please advise me of the right person/department at MLB to whom I should address my concerns? I would like to get on this as quickly as I can given the very short window before us and the magnitude of these next 6 weeks. Thank you. Sincerely,
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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That worked to finally get the attention of the Senior Manager of Social Media, AK Ravjiani, who cc'd George Skoutakis, Blue Jays Director of Content.

But the response was quite empty and deflective.

3/8
Sept 19/25 Email reply from: Alykhan.Ravjiani@bluejays.com, cc to: George.Skoutakis@bluejays.com Hi [name redacted], Thank you so much for reaching out! Totally understand your thoughts on BlueSky and really appreciate the passionate fans who are joining the movement on the platform! It’s something our team regularly discusses amongst our day-to-day responsibilities and will continue to explore in the future under the guidelines of MLB and what they recommend to us on the team side. Right now, you can find Blue Jays content regularly on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Instagram Broadcast Channels, YouTube, TikTok, X and Snapchat. We are hopeful that you will follow along with the passionate fans on these platforms during these exciting times as well! Thanks again, Alykhan ALYKHAN RAVJIANI (He/Him) Sr. Manager, Social Media & Real-Time Content TORONTO BLUE JAYS BASEBALL CLUB One Blue Jays Way, Suite 3200 Toronto, ON M5V 1J1 416-272-3337 www.bluejays.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Other than an autoreply from "Fan Services", I never received a reply. (Note: do not bother writing to Fan Services)

So, as this incredible season continued, I went up a few levels (ahem) and emailed the President of the Blue Jays directly.

2/8
September 18/25 Email to: Mark.Shapiro@bluejays.com, Alykhan.Ravjiani@bluejays.com Good afternoon, Mr. Shapiro, I am forwarding this request to you as I remain unsuccessful in reaching Alykhan Ravjiani or anyone else on the Blue Jays Social Media team since the start of the season. It is my hope, and the hope of scores of other Blue Jays fans, that you will be able to encourage the Blue Jays Social Media team to finally include us – a growing number of extremely passionate fans – by also posting the team content on BlueSky. In doing so, the Blue Jays SM team would join the likes of the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and KC Royals who regularly post on BlueSky. This is not to mention Keegan Matheson, Blake Murphy, Ben Nicholson-Smith, Eno Sarris, Mike Petriello and more who have been posting on Blue Sky since at least the preseason. The 2025 Blue Jays are an historic team doing historic things. If ever there was fanbase that needed and deserved, in its entirety, to be included in all of what the team is producing, it is the fans of the Toronto Blue Jays. Please consider our plea to be included in the sharing of information and media. Where better to celebrate our beloved Blue Jays than on BlueSky? Sincerely,
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM