Murphy's Lawyer
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He/him. Online since before the Eternal September. Remembers when Woke used to be called treating others with respect and decency. You can find me elsewhere
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Shared Fantasy, the first sociological monograph about roleplaying games, is about a period when established players are dealing with a new wave of younger players with different priorities. The period is 1978.
A game where you can do anything and they’re mad that people are doing anything.
November 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Shared Fantasy, the first sociological monograph about roleplaying games, is about a period when established players are dealing with a new wave of younger players with different priorities. The period is 1978.
I cited this paper at work.
A contractor had fulfilled their contract by sending us the only copy of all the documents over a project lifetime. Plans, audits, the lot.
In a proprietary format. From a software house that had gone bust and left no source code… (1/2)
A contractor had fulfilled their contract by sending us the only copy of all the documents over a project lifetime. Plans, audits, the lot.
In a proprietary format. From a software house that had gone bust and left no source code… (1/2)
"In 1996, researchers at IBM were able to estimate that a typical desktop that has 256 megabytes of RAM could potentially experience one cosmic-ray-induced bit flip per month."
The laptop I'm using has 36 GB of RAM, or 144 times that, meaning a bit is flipped four or five times a day.
The laptop I'm using has 36 GB of RAM, or 144 times that, meaning a bit is flipped four or five times a day.
Cosmic Ray Bit Flips and the Hidden Risk at Scale
When a 1 in a million rare occurrence, turns out not to be so rare. How our atmosphere changes zero to ones and how it can impact security.
cside.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I cited this paper at work.
A contractor had fulfilled their contract by sending us the only copy of all the documents over a project lifetime. Plans, audits, the lot.
In a proprietary format. From a software house that had gone bust and left no source code… (1/2)
A contractor had fulfilled their contract by sending us the only copy of all the documents over a project lifetime. Plans, audits, the lot.
In a proprietary format. From a software house that had gone bust and left no source code… (1/2)
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in 1st century Judea, the corners of every field had to be left for the poor to pick crops for themselves, every seventh year *all* of the crops from fields and vineyards and orchards belonged to the poor, and all debts of all types were cancelled every 50th year.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
in 1st century Judea, the corners of every field had to be left for the poor to pick crops for themselves, every seventh year *all* of the crops from fields and vineyards and orchards belonged to the poor, and all debts of all types were cancelled every 50th year.
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"[...] the Labour leader said the homophobic attack left him worried for the future of the UK"
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Keir Starmer's fury after neice and wife 'beaten by blokes for holding hands'
'I thought the days of beating up people because they were gay were well behind us.'
metro.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"[...] the Labour leader said the homophobic attack left him worried for the future of the UK"
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
*clears throat*
I HAVE OPINIONS
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Lords of Midnight. The original 32k game was incredible for the 80s but very simple, and a bit of a slog in the later stages.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Lords of Midnight. The original 32k game was incredible for the 80s but very simple, and a bit of a slog in the later stages.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
Also as posted by others, Sid Meir’s Colonization. Add the option to side with one or more of the Native peoples and not just re-enact Manifest Destiny.
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Dip them for red diesel.
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Dip them for red diesel.
This. We need to bring back sacking for disclosing anything about the Budget before then.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
I don't think we should know even one thing about the Budget until the chancellor gets to the despatch box on the day, surprise us
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This. We need to bring back sacking for disclosing anything about the Budget before then.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
And no revolving door either. Go away and think about what you’ve done for at least one full election cycle.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Today is not only #Wolfenoot but #DoctorWhoDay. in addition, the tales of the Rice Truck and The Lizard In That Guy’s Leg have crossed my feed.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Today is not only #Wolfenoot but #DoctorWhoDay. in addition, the tales of the Rice Truck and The Lizard In That Guy’s Leg have crossed my feed.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
Social Media still doesn’t entirely suck.
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Happy Doctor Who day!
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Happy Doctor Who day!
Is it time for a Bollywood relaunch of the Evil Dead?
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Is it time for a Bollywood relaunch of the Evil Dead?
Just to say that a) as any fule kno the plan is just a badly translated Russian wishlist and b) Viktor Fucking Orbán is *wholly* in agreement with it, it is a slight relief that so many heads of state have told Putin and by extension his puppet to fuck off.
If this is the public statement then imagine what was being said in private channels. The drafting of this is so careful, the signatures so universal, you don’t have to be a diplomat to read between the lines.
November 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Just to say that a) as any fule kno the plan is just a badly translated Russian wishlist and b) Viktor Fucking Orbán is *wholly* in agreement with it, it is a slight relief that so many heads of state have told Putin and by extension his puppet to fuck off.
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"Hiring the best people."
Republican Senator Mike Rounds said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a call to senators, confirmed the so-called 28-point “peace plan” was actually a Russian wishlist and is “not the administration’s position”. Nor is there any threat to cut off weapons or intelligence to Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Hiring the best people."
I have added Nzz (disemvowelled) to my list of muted words.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have added Nzz (disemvowelled) to my list of muted words.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
I am certain I will miss nothing of importance from this, just as Americans will miss nothing from muting Frg and the like.
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Pocket Princesses 435: Payload
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pocket Princesses 435: Payload
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BTW, apropos of absolutely *nothing* happening today: want to see a certain classic cartoon containing a Valkyrie-ish bunny and a Siegfried-ish hunter character? Here’s a good clean transfer of it. https://dduane.tumblr.com/post/731918697497804800/for-those-of-you-who-havent-viewed-whats-opera
For those of you who haven't viewed "What's Opera,... | Diane Duane
For those of you who haven’t viewed “What’s Opera, Doc” recently… Here’s a good clean transfer of a great classic that never stales.
dduane.tumblr.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
BTW, apropos of absolutely *nothing* happening today: want to see a certain classic cartoon containing a Valkyrie-ish bunny and a Siegfried-ish hunter character? Here’s a good clean transfer of it. https://dduane.tumblr.com/post/731918697497804800/for-those-of-you-who-havent-viewed-whats-opera
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AI is the menace that drains
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
AI is the menace that drains
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
The intelligence from people’s brains.
But there’s news that some verse
Puts that into reverse!
Please inject that straight into my veins.
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This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This government has not taken a single meaningful step to tackle the causes of the horrendous inefficiencies in the criminal justice system, instead rushing to dismantle trial by jury.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
Legal professionals have offered numerous alternatives to address the backlog.
Ministers are not listening.
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Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
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*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
*looks around at assorted trash fires*
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
HEY KIDS, WANNA COOK A STREET CORN SMASH BURGER TACO WITH UNCLE KEVIN? LET’S GO!
You don’t even have to do the burger part. Just the street corn will measurably improve your life. So let’s start there. Open a can of corn, dump in a skillet with oil, & char
1/
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It shouldn't matter but let me point out that I was born a woman, my passport says woman, and based on how I look I have a high risk of not being let into a bathroom
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
This is what we have to see every day, while struggling for employment, healthcare, housing and being treated like human beings
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It shouldn't matter but let me point out that I was born a woman, my passport says woman, and based on how I look I have a high risk of not being let into a bathroom
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
(my only saving grace is being short).
(it shouldn't matter because EVERYONE should have access to restroom regarless of gender)
I think the weather’s done something strange to the storage battery for the house. It’s been stuck on 60% for nearly a day, continually charging / discharging at that level.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I think the weather’s done something strange to the storage battery for the house. It’s been stuck on 60% for nearly a day, continually charging / discharging at that level.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
Going to get in touch with the installers to see if this is a bug or a feature.
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Feels like we’re living in an Ealing comedy directed by Paul Verhoeven
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Feels like we’re living in an Ealing comedy directed by Paul Verhoeven