Max Davie
@maxdavie.bsky.social
ADHD in every sense. Trustee and co-founder at ADHDUK. Paediatrician.
Writing about games and books at https://playandwords.substack.com/
He/him
Writing about games and books at https://playandwords.substack.com/
He/him
Lots to unpack here. Why is the burbling of the CAN-SG's extremists now worthy of a news story in the BMJ?
More seriously, for all that the status quo (de facto ban on medical transition) is unacceptable, the only realistic way forward is to do the trial. Which is... where, exactly?
More seriously, for all that the status quo (de facto ban on medical transition) is unacceptable, the only realistic way forward is to do the trial. Which is... where, exactly?
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Lots to unpack here. Why is the burbling of the CAN-SG's extremists now worthy of a news story in the BMJ?
More seriously, for all that the status quo (de facto ban on medical transition) is unacceptable, the only realistic way forward is to do the trial. Which is... where, exactly?
More seriously, for all that the status quo (de facto ban on medical transition) is unacceptable, the only realistic way forward is to do the trial. Which is... where, exactly?
This, from Devi Shridar's Guardian newsletter, is total horseshit. Where's the evidence that children missing school "just don't want to?".
It's exactly the kind of judgemental BS parents have to deal with every day.
It's exactly the kind of judgemental BS parents have to deal with every day.
October 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This, from Devi Shridar's Guardian newsletter, is total horseshit. Where's the evidence that children missing school "just don't want to?".
It's exactly the kind of judgemental BS parents have to deal with every day.
It's exactly the kind of judgemental BS parents have to deal with every day.
Either an evening of pleasant stretching in the hall, or Tiddington's first boxing match. Who knows?
October 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Either an evening of pleasant stretching in the hall, or Tiddington's first boxing match. Who knows?
I am not given to patriotism, but I am proud of our talent for a combination of whimsy and irony.
Here's the crowd at Truck festival dancing to the sugar plum fairy, as played by the Oxford symphony orchestra.
Here's the crowd at Truck festival dancing to the sugar plum fairy, as played by the Oxford symphony orchestra.
July 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I am not given to patriotism, but I am proud of our talent for a combination of whimsy and irony.
Here's the crowd at Truck festival dancing to the sugar plum fairy, as played by the Oxford symphony orchestra.
Here's the crowd at Truck festival dancing to the sugar plum fairy, as played by the Oxford symphony orchestra.
No, because it's a hopelessly inconsistent and meaningless category
July 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
No, because it's a hopelessly inconsistent and meaningless category
Five go camping
(In a Honda jazz)
(In a Honda jazz)
July 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Five go camping
(In a Honda jazz)
(In a Honda jazz)
Looks like my google calendar is serving up movie spoilers now.
(yes, it is Bin night)
(yes, it is Bin night)
July 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Looks like my google calendar is serving up movie spoilers now.
(yes, it is Bin night)
(yes, it is Bin night)
When I criticised the Cass review last year, I was accused of pedophilia on X, threatened with disciplinary action and made to take down my critique.
But no, Baroness Falkner, please tell me more about how hard it is to be gender critical in the UK...
But no, Baroness Falkner, please tell me more about how hard it is to be gender critical in the UK...
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
When I criticised the Cass review last year, I was accused of pedophilia on X, threatened with disciplinary action and made to take down my critique.
But no, Baroness Falkner, please tell me more about how hard it is to be gender critical in the UK...
But no, Baroness Falkner, please tell me more about how hard it is to be gender critical in the UK...
Rhubarb crumble is just the motherflippin bomb, isn't it?
May 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Rhubarb crumble is just the motherflippin bomb, isn't it?
I have nothing clever to say about this @questingvole.bsky.social book, only to urge you to read it because it's a joyous wonder.
May 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I have nothing clever to say about this @questingvole.bsky.social book, only to urge you to read it because it's a joyous wonder.
This might be the most Reform-brained analysis of a political shift I've seen.
Why would you say you lost 31 seats due to Reform gaining 3, while ignoring the Lib Dems gaining 19??
Why would you say you lost 31 seats due to Reform gaining 3, while ignoring the Lib Dems gaining 19??
May 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This might be the most Reform-brained analysis of a political shift I've seen.
Why would you say you lost 31 seats due to Reform gaining 3, while ignoring the Lib Dems gaining 19??
Why would you say you lost 31 seats due to Reform gaining 3, while ignoring the Lib Dems gaining 19??
I really don't understand how the commentary on these elections doesn't point out that this isn't the first time Farage has 'won' a round of non-general elections, and claimed a political earthquake that never happens.
Do we really have such short memories?
Do we really have such short memories?
May 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I really don't understand how the commentary on these elections doesn't point out that this isn't the first time Farage has 'won' a round of non-general elections, and claimed a political earthquake that never happens.
Do we really have such short memories?
Do we really have such short memories?
Re watching the Moon Knight series. So much to love, Oscar Isaac just phenomenal.
But really,a good part of me was waiting for this bit.
But really,a good part of me was waiting for this bit.
April 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Re watching the Moon Knight series. So much to love, Oscar Isaac just phenomenal.
But really,a good part of me was waiting for this bit.
But really,a good part of me was waiting for this bit.
Leaflet this morning from a dentist.
Is it just me or is this a little Scarfolk?
Is it just me or is this a little Scarfolk?
April 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Leaflet this morning from a dentist.
Is it just me or is this a little Scarfolk?
Is it just me or is this a little Scarfolk?
Life goals, Thames water. Life goals.
March 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Life goals, Thames water. Life goals.
Once again, the government commissioned an 'independent' study into policy on sex and gender from someone with strong preexisting views on the topic.
What did anyone expect from someone whose own website lists these publications?
Hardly an independent voice in a contentious issue...
What did anyone expect from someone whose own website lists these publications?
Hardly an independent voice in a contentious issue...
March 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Once again, the government commissioned an 'independent' study into policy on sex and gender from someone with strong preexisting views on the topic.
What did anyone expect from someone whose own website lists these publications?
Hardly an independent voice in a contentious issue...
What did anyone expect from someone whose own website lists these publications?
Hardly an independent voice in a contentious issue...
Oh, well played. In every sense.
November 30, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Oh, well played. In every sense.
Is the answer 'because I don't understand the basic principle of parliamentary democracy?'
November 29, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Is the answer 'because I don't understand the basic principle of parliamentary democracy?'
Before it melts
Robin and berries
Robin and berries
November 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Before it melts
Robin and berries
Robin and berries
Christmas has begun round ours. Its first flowering is when we pull out a well-thumbed @nigella.bsky.social book and make her Christmas cake early, so it has time to mature.
The arguments about Micheal Bublé are usually next.
The arguments about Micheal Bublé are usually next.
November 17, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Christmas has begun round ours. Its first flowering is when we pull out a well-thumbed @nigella.bsky.social book and make her Christmas cake early, so it has time to mature.
The arguments about Micheal Bublé are usually next.
The arguments about Micheal Bublé are usually next.
Just read this in a paper from a respected journal. I think it's completely wrong- medicine exists within a legal framework. Sometimes the courts are exactly the place to settle disputes- that's what they are for, FFS.
November 14, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Just read this in a paper from a respected journal. I think it's completely wrong- medicine exists within a legal framework. Sometimes the courts are exactly the place to settle disputes- that's what they are for, FFS.
Yes. I chose to sing.
Oddly resonant moment, this week.
Oddly resonant moment, this week.
November 9, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Yes. I chose to sing.
Oddly resonant moment, this week.
Oddly resonant moment, this week.
so @youngvulgarian.bsky.social watched an American football game while drinking and has produced an erotic analysis of the sport which absolutely nails it.
She's a treasure- subscribe to her stack!
(and I still love NFL)
She's a treasure- subscribe to her stack!
(and I still love NFL)
October 25, 2024 at 3:57 PM
so @youngvulgarian.bsky.social watched an American football game while drinking and has produced an erotic analysis of the sport which absolutely nails it.
She's a treasure- subscribe to her stack!
(and I still love NFL)
She's a treasure- subscribe to her stack!
(and I still love NFL)
Supacell. I'll be alright.
(What a show, btw)
(What a show, btw)
September 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Supacell. I'll be alright.
(What a show, btw)
(What a show, btw)
Is everyone else's Spotify this.. eccentric?
September 5, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Is everyone else's Spotify this.. eccentric?