David Tillotson
@dtillotson.bsky.social
A bit of an old-style techie, but try to keep up with developments. Based in Scotland.
Main interests: Sci-fi, Unix/Linux, electronics, scuba diving, kayaking
Main interests: Sci-fi, Unix/Linux, electronics, scuba diving, kayaking
We can all still recite favourite books by heart. The repetition, and pointing through the words from an early age made all the difference to our son. Just read to you kids, folks - it might get boring for you, but it works to build their abilities.
August 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We can all still recite favourite books by heart. The repetition, and pointing through the words from an early age made all the difference to our son. Just read to you kids, folks - it might get boring for you, but it works to build their abilities.
Do you happen to have a single citation for that claim?
June 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Do you happen to have a single citation for that claim?
My personal favourite (mis)quote is from this one: "You Klingon son, you killed my bastard!" 😁
June 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My personal favourite (mis)quote is from this one: "You Klingon son, you killed my bastard!" 😁
The phrase "they to me, sir..." is a clear indicator that he's spouting his usual brand of bullshit story. Every time he used this in his first term is was pure bovine excrement, and I'm 101% confident it hasn't changed.
April 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The phrase "they to me, sir..." is a clear indicator that he's spouting his usual brand of bullshit story. Every time he used this in his first term is was pure bovine excrement, and I'm 101% confident it hasn't changed.
Based on what has happened in various protests over the years, if the authorities plan to take full action on whatever provocation they can, it WILL happen. With luck, the LEOs on the ground are not willing to take questionable orders.
April 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Based on what has happened in various protests over the years, if the authorities plan to take full action on whatever provocation they can, it WILL happen. With luck, the LEOs on the ground are not willing to take questionable orders.
I have no idea whether this would even be possible. Other than every genuine participant quickly stepping away from any action, which is not a realistic proposition, I doubt there is any realistic solution.
Once any aggression starts, the aim of any bad actors is met, and bets are off.
Once any aggression starts, the aim of any bad actors is met, and bets are off.
April 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I have no idea whether this would even be possible. Other than every genuine participant quickly stepping away from any action, which is not a realistic proposition, I doubt there is any realistic solution.
Once any aggression starts, the aim of any bad actors is met, and bets are off.
Once any aggression starts, the aim of any bad actors is met, and bets are off.
Not sure myself - the Harkonnens managed to make plans that were based on long-term thinking. I don't think Donold can think ahead more than it takes to cheat at a 4-ball.
April 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Not sure myself - the Harkonnens managed to make plans that were based on long-term thinking. I don't think Donold can think ahead more than it takes to cheat at a 4-ball.
I half expect (and fully dread) the second set of Hands Off protests on the 19th to be infiltrated and "become voilent". The timing is perfect for the plan too!
April 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I half expect (and fully dread) the second set of Hands Off protests on the 19th to be infiltrated and "become voilent". The timing is perfect for the plan too!
And the peer reviews are where?
March 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
And the peer reviews are where?
Pretty sure using an unauthorised comms channel for the disemination of classified operation details is as big a mistake as adding the wrong person to said channel, so all should face the same career termination.
March 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Pretty sure using an unauthorised comms channel for the disemination of classified operation details is as big a mistake as adding the wrong person to said channel, so all should face the same career termination.
I think the Mail has now overtaken the Sport as the most unreliable Daily news source. Not that they had to move much...
March 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I think the Mail has now overtaken the Sport as the most unreliable Daily news source. Not that they had to move much...
Moving all my kit from Debian to Devuan (back in the Ascii days) was both painless and sanity saving. Having had to use RHEL at work, I learned how crappy systemd can make it when it screws itself.
March 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Moving all my kit from Debian to Devuan (back in the Ascii days) was both painless and sanity saving. Having had to use RHEL at work, I learned how crappy systemd can make it when it screws itself.
A journey of a thousand steps...
March 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A journey of a thousand steps...
It could be worse. We have a flight on Turkish later this month. Flight has been officially moved to 8 minutes later, so they cancelled our seat reservations. Thankfully we managed to re-reserve just 2 rows further back.
March 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It could be worse. We have a flight on Turkish later this month. Flight has been officially moved to 8 minutes later, so they cancelled our seat reservations. Thankfully we managed to re-reserve just 2 rows further back.
Any possibilty of a full-on revival, or is the recording going to be it (for now)?
March 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Any possibilty of a full-on revival, or is the recording going to be it (for now)?
Can't say that I have. Have you considered actually growing a pair?
March 6, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Can't say that I have. Have you considered actually growing a pair?
How the fuck do you go from "I use this common resource" to "you're only allowed to use this by my grace", you 🔔end?
March 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
How the fuck do you go from "I use this common resource" to "you're only allowed to use this by my grace", you 🔔end?
Get in touch with @adamhillscomedy.bsky.social and find out where to get lots of the big Last Leg buttons (he'll know) to distribute among as many attendees as possible. Regular presses at appropriate points should get the message across.
February 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Get in touch with @adamhillscomedy.bsky.social and find out where to get lots of the big Last Leg buttons (he'll know) to distribute among as many attendees as possible. Regular presses at appropriate points should get the message across.
Maybe a repeat of 1814-08-24 is due, preferably while they have a full cabinet meeting in the office
February 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Maybe a repeat of 1814-08-24 is due, preferably while they have a full cabinet meeting in the office
Pretty sure most of these kiddies (whether physically or mentally) are somehow convinced that Elmo will reward them in some way. They just don't get that he doesn't even want them to exist unless they're stroking his ego.
February 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Pretty sure most of these kiddies (whether physically or mentally) are somehow convinced that Elmo will reward them in some way. They just don't get that he doesn't even want them to exist unless they're stroking his ego.
Unfortunately, the BBC is sane-washing both him and his co-president just as much as the rest of the media. This is not a genuine story, much as it should be.
February 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Unfortunately, the BBC is sane-washing both him and his co-president just as much as the rest of the media. This is not a genuine story, much as it should be.
One of my favourite albums for long solo drives. Still annoyed that the show didn't tour. Any possibility of a new run?
February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
One of my favourite albums for long solo drives. Still annoyed that the show didn't tour. Any possibility of a new run?
A simple response of "No", or perhaps a more forceful one of "Go fuck yourself in the face", would meet the requirements.
February 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A simple response of "No", or perhaps a more forceful one of "Go fuck yourself in the face", would meet the requirements.
I don't have any loyalty to a party, especially the Democrats. I was commenting on the "whataboutism" of referencing that bill to demonstrate the claim that the D and R parties are as bad as each other.
Is reading comprehension a lost art these days?
Is reading comprehension a lost art these days?
February 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I don't have any loyalty to a party, especially the Democrats. I was commenting on the "whataboutism" of referencing that bill to demonstrate the claim that the D and R parties are as bad as each other.
Is reading comprehension a lost art these days?
Is reading comprehension a lost art these days?