ML Martin
@mlmartin.bsky.social
Northern Ireland based techy person trying to make it to the far future somehow. Internationalist Liberal. Failed comedian. All opinions my own, unless they get me in trouble, then they're someone elses.
www.theguardian.com/business/202... Is nothing sacred?
If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit … look away now
Club and Penguin bars are now ‘chocolate flavour’ after owner McVitie’s cuts cocoa content amid soaring prices
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October 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
www.theguardian.com/business/202... Is nothing sacred?
I think its possible, but unlikely, that people can vote for a racist party and not be racist. But if you point at a specific racist policy and go "Hey I like that racist idea", then I can't help but conclude that you might be racist....
What the hells wrong with Labour these days, seriously?
What the hells wrong with Labour these days, seriously?
Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live
Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live
Chancellor backs Keir Starmer’s statement that policy to end indefinite leave to remain is racist, but says many Reform supporters would be ‘horrified’ by it
Q: You are saying you don’t call supporters of Reform racist. But it looks as if you don’t understand people’s concerns.
Reeves says the government should call out policies that are wrong. Continue reading...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I think its possible, but unlikely, that people can vote for a racist party and not be racist. But if you point at a specific racist policy and go "Hey I like that racist idea", then I can't help but conclude that you might be racist....
What the hells wrong with Labour these days, seriously?
What the hells wrong with Labour these days, seriously?
Yep, and you've started off with a race to the bottom.
Keir Starmer to warn Labour that battle with Reform is ‘fight for soul of the nation’
Keir Starmer to warn Labour that battle with Reform is ‘fight for soul of the nation’
Exclusive: PM says history will not forgive his government if it fails to confront and defeat the populist right
Keir Starmer will warn the Labour party that it is in a “fight for the soul of the nation” and that history will not forgive his government if it fails to confront and defeat Reform UK and the populist right.
Speaking to the Guardian ahead of a vital conference for his leadership, he said he would tell disgruntled party members that now was “not the time for introspection” and infighting. Continue reading...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Yep, and you've started off with a race to the bottom.
Disney Plus membership cancelled. Might be permanent, might not be. In any case it's not like there was much worth watching on it after Andor. Not giving them the benefit of the doubt right now.
September 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Disney Plus membership cancelled. Might be permanent, might not be. In any case it's not like there was much worth watching on it after Andor. Not giving them the benefit of the doubt right now.
Me in any tech store: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhH...
I know more than you
YouTube video by bloodsploosh
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September 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Me in any tech store: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhH...
I am trying my best to stick to a Linux only ecosystem for everything except games (because some of the stuff I play just won't run on proton) And with the combo of Fedora, Framework Desktop, Proton/Wine I think I'm nearly there.
August 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I am trying my best to stick to a Linux only ecosystem for everything except games (because some of the stuff I play just won't run on proton) And with the combo of Fedora, Framework Desktop, Proton/Wine I think I'm nearly there.
If some is struggling enough that they have to resort to shoplifting discount food to survive, I'm not going to see it, even if I did.
That said, there are better venues to approach that may have additional support.
That said, there are better venues to approach that may have additional support.
Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter
Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter
Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty card
The grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.
The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...
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August 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If some is struggling enough that they have to resort to shoplifting discount food to survive, I'm not going to see it, even if I did.
That said, there are better venues to approach that may have additional support.
That said, there are better venues to approach that may have additional support.
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Are Private Eye jokes now... criminal?
PALESTINE Solidarity campaigner Jon Farley was arrested during a silent march in Leeds last weekend. What egregious act had prompted the police to act? He was, er, carrying a Private Eye joke piece as a placard!
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PALESTINE Solidarity campaigner Jon Farley was arrested during a silent march in Leeds last weekend. What egregious act had prompted the police to act? He was, er, carrying a Private Eye joke piece as a placard!
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July 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Are Private Eye jokes now... criminal?
PALESTINE Solidarity campaigner Jon Farley was arrested during a silent march in Leeds last weekend. What egregious act had prompted the police to act? He was, er, carrying a Private Eye joke piece as a placard!
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PALESTINE Solidarity campaigner Jon Farley was arrested during a silent march in Leeds last weekend. What egregious act had prompted the police to act? He was, er, carrying a Private Eye joke piece as a placard!
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Booked a class in work not realising that it is in person in London, so I'm using the whoopsie as an excuse to go 'on the road' for a few days and see how my lightweight travel option works. Basically bringing the Framework 12 in the LTT Commuter backpack vs the 16 in the LTT OG backpack.
July 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Booked a class in work not realising that it is in person in London, so I'm using the whoopsie as an excuse to go 'on the road' for a few days and see how my lightweight travel option works. Basically bringing the Framework 12 in the LTT Commuter backpack vs the 16 in the LTT OG backpack.
I understand the reasons that some might vote no on the assisted dying bill that just passed, but on balance I'm glad it did. I want that choice personally when the time comes. That said, now we might have another 'irish sea border' where we will lack rights others in the UK have.
June 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I understand the reasons that some might vote no on the assisted dying bill that just passed, but on balance I'm glad it did. I want that choice personally when the time comes. That said, now we might have another 'irish sea border' where we will lack rights others in the UK have.
Switch 2 arrived. Mario Kart isn't my thing, but as usual I'm always glad to see Pauline getting her dues more these days. Now to leave it sitting there unused until a new Xenoblade or Mario comes out....
June 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Switch 2 arrived. Mario Kart isn't my thing, but as usual I'm always glad to see Pauline getting her dues more these days. Now to leave it sitting there unused until a new Xenoblade or Mario comes out....
I feel like there needs to be a discussion about what 'delivery' means in terms of your packages. Tossing them at a front door and taking a photo is not delivery. It was not delivered to me, the name on the box. It's abandonment. Especially if that front door isn't even mine....
June 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I feel like there needs to be a discussion about what 'delivery' means in terms of your packages. Tossing them at a front door and taking a photo is not delivery. It was not delivered to me, the name on the box. It's abandonment. Especially if that front door isn't even mine....
I have a weird thing, where at checkpoints career wise I'll fire up a text editor and write the linkedin post I'd want to write if I were leaving a company. The attempt fails more often than not, which is the sign that I shouldn't go just yet. Either things are good or I don't have a 'better' place.
May 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I have a weird thing, where at checkpoints career wise I'll fire up a text editor and write the linkedin post I'd want to write if I were leaving a company. The attempt fails more often than not, which is the sign that I shouldn't go just yet. Either things are good or I don't have a 'better' place.
Not a bad trip to JCon Europe in Cologne, albeit getting home was a disaster after someone unalived themselves on the track to the airport, so the train got stuck for 90 mins until it was cleared. I was already 30 mins behind due to train cancellations. Missed the flight.
May 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Not a bad trip to JCon Europe in Cologne, albeit getting home was a disaster after someone unalived themselves on the track to the airport, so the train got stuck for 90 mins until it was cleared. I was already 30 mins behind due to train cancellations. Missed the flight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Well done to the PSNI for arresting that troublesome 72 year old pensioner that *reads notes* did criminal damage by putting a temporary sticker on a wall. That apparently fell off by the time of the arrest. No idea how thats supposed to be in the public interest.
Belfast: Pensioner arrested during pro-Palestinian protest
A pensioner in her 70s and another woman in her 50s are detained on suspicion of criminal damage.
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May 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Well done to the PSNI for arresting that troublesome 72 year old pensioner that *reads notes* did criminal damage by putting a temporary sticker on a wall. That apparently fell off by the time of the arrest. No idea how thats supposed to be in the public interest.
Mental health care at the moment seems to be pretty much "Are you going to kill yourself right now or can you fuck off and come back later?"
May 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Mental health care at the moment seems to be pretty much "Are you going to kill yourself right now or can you fuck off and come back later?"
Java developers would, for one.....
Semicolons! Do you know how to use one and would you even notice if they disappeared? | First Dog on the Moon
Semicolons! Do you know how to use one and would you even notice if they disappeared? | First Dog on the Moon
Semicolons are on notice!
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May 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Java developers would, for one.....
Starmer is a spineless coward, parroting far right trash talk. "Island of strangers" my ass. How about "Island of new friends and opportunities"?
What even is the point of labour if they're just going to try being tories?
What even is the point of labour if they're just going to try being tories?
May 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Starmer is a spineless coward, parroting far right trash talk. "Island of strangers" my ass. How about "Island of new friends and opportunities"?
What even is the point of labour if they're just going to try being tories?
What even is the point of labour if they're just going to try being tories?
Just missed out on getting a ride with the aer lingus classic paint job. Next time, maybe. In any case, hitting JCon Europe very soon.
May 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Just missed out on getting a ride with the aer lingus classic paint job. Next time, maybe. In any case, hitting JCon Europe very soon.
Thought of one reason to preorder a switch 2, make sure you've got the early batch that might hav unpatchable flaws for homebrew down the road....
April 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thought of one reason to preorder a switch 2, make sure you've got the early batch that might hav unpatchable flaws for homebrew down the road....
Not all that fussed on the Switch 2 honestly. Paid for upgrades for your Switch games, even if said upgrade isn't that much? Think I'd rather dump them and emulate, honestly. Then we're looking at quite the price hike on games when I've a cheaper catalogue for my Steam Deck. Feels like a cash grab.
April 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Not all that fussed on the Switch 2 honestly. Paid for upgrades for your Switch games, even if said upgrade isn't that much? Think I'd rather dump them and emulate, honestly. Then we're looking at quite the price hike on games when I've a cheaper catalogue for my Steam Deck. Feels like a cash grab.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ut... Coming up to 9 hours. Not sufficient opposition in and of itself, but certianly a necessary part and worthy of support.
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
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April 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ut... Coming up to 9 hours. Not sufficient opposition in and of itself, but certianly a necessary part and worthy of support.
I know the usual suspects will cry foul, but if someone abuses a privilege and is found to have done so in a fair trial, it is a reasonable remedy to prevent them from seeking to gain that same privilege for a finite period.
March 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I know the usual suspects will cry foul, but if someone abuses a privilege and is found to have done so in a fair trial, it is a reasonable remedy to prevent them from seeking to gain that same privilege for a finite period.