Neal Jennings ☮️
@nealjennings.bsky.social
Proud queer, based in Vancouver, BC (unceded Coast Salish territory). My politics are best described as eco-left. I will definitely also be posting about pop culture and urbanism, and will certainly be engaging in general nihilism. They/them, please.
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Welcome to new followers! Please buckle up, because my posts are complete chaos and I like it that way. There is no theme, no continuity, I'm just out here brain dumping all over the timeline.
This new genre of "advertisement disguised as bad internet apology" is really gross. Like, we're all reading for the schadenfreude, only to find it's just a stupid ad. It's manipulative and gives me the ick.
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This new genre of "advertisement disguised as bad internet apology" is really gross. Like, we're all reading for the schadenfreude, only to find it's just a stupid ad. It's manipulative and gives me the ick.
What does this even mean though? There's nothing on this matter that will come to a vote in parliament anytime soon. I'm glad some MPs (of any party!) are finally willing to voice opposition to their party's policies, but I'd really like to see how this translates into votes on legislation.
As Vancouver Island MPs begin wading into the growing debate over Ottawa's new energy agreement with Alberta for a new pipeline to the West Coast, Victoria's Liberal MP is breaking from his party and opposing a new pipeline.
Victoria Liberal MP opposes Ottawa’s energy deal for pipeline
As Vancouver Island MPs begin wading into the growing debate over Ottawa's new energy agreement with Alberta for a new pipeline to the West Coast, Victoria's Liberal MP is breaking from his party and opposing a new pipeline.
cheknews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
What does this even mean though? There's nothing on this matter that will come to a vote in parliament anytime soon. I'm glad some MPs (of any party!) are finally willing to voice opposition to their party's policies, but I'd really like to see how this translates into votes on legislation.
One of my favourite musicians, who has been rather quiet for many years, just posted on Instagram that she's going to start posting more personal stories, link in bio. Cool, I think, she's starting a blog. The link in bio, though? A PDF on Dropbox. She's blogging on Dropbox.
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
One of my favourite musicians, who has been rather quiet for many years, just posted on Instagram that she's going to start posting more personal stories, link in bio. Cool, I think, she's starting a blog. The link in bio, though? A PDF on Dropbox. She's blogging on Dropbox.
Oh sure, the one time I post about appreciating a driving experience, the algorithm laps it up. Hundreds of posts about cycling or walking, nothing.
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Oh sure, the one time I post about appreciating a driving experience, the algorithm laps it up. Hundreds of posts about cycling or walking, nothing.
I have a very early flight this morning so I drove to the airport at 3:30am and I forgot how truly enjoyable driving is when you have a road to yourself.
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I have a very early flight this morning so I drove to the airport at 3:30am and I forgot how truly enjoyable driving is when you have a road to yourself.
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YouTube just shuffled me a 2020 live (ish) performance of If The World Was Ending and now I'm wondering what I did to deserve this misfortune.
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
YouTube just shuffled me a 2020 live (ish) performance of If The World Was Ending and now I'm wondering what I did to deserve this misfortune.
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Starting to see people treating every public error as a sign that someone was using AI. Looking forward to reminding future youth that some people can be boneheads without *any* technological aid
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Starting to see people treating every public error as a sign that someone was using AI. Looking forward to reminding future youth that some people can be boneheads without *any* technological aid
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Make sure you ride your speed-regulated scooter on the road with all of the [we're too chickenshit to regulate] giant pick-up trucks and SUVs. Also, we needed to make ICBC rates cheaper so fuck you if somebody hits you. We're the BC NDP. You're welcome.
E-Scooters are not toys, and there are rules and regulations regarding their use in North Vancouver. All parents and riders should refer to this helpful infographic from North Vancouver RCMP and help keep our kids and streets safe.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Make sure you ride your speed-regulated scooter on the road with all of the [we're too chickenshit to regulate] giant pick-up trucks and SUVs. Also, we needed to make ICBC rates cheaper so fuck you if somebody hits you. We're the BC NDP. You're welcome.
I decided to watch Spirited. I'm only 8 minutes in and so far they've A Christmas Carolled a Karen into being a friendly neighbourhood soccer mom and that turned the movie into a musical. They ran out of rhymes for holly jolly so they literally went with molly (like the drug). What am I watching.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I decided to watch Spirited. I'm only 8 minutes in and so far they've A Christmas Carolled a Karen into being a friendly neighbourhood soccer mom and that turned the movie into a musical. They ran out of rhymes for holly jolly so they literally went with molly (like the drug). What am I watching.
Ooh the new SkyTrain is fancy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Ooh the new SkyTrain is fancy.
Just got yelled at by a driver for giving side-eye while I crossed in a crosswalk after he drove his car straight at me & braked at the last minute. I'm starting to think drivers literally do not understand that driving a vehicle at a person, even if you do ultimately stop, is threatening behaviour.
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Just got yelled at by a driver for giving side-eye while I crossed in a crosswalk after he drove his car straight at me & braked at the last minute. I'm starting to think drivers literally do not understand that driving a vehicle at a person, even if you do ultimately stop, is threatening behaviour.
Whoever decided it was okay to combine bus routes and level (train) crossings was absolutely out of their mind.
November 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Whoever decided it was okay to combine bus routes and level (train) crossings was absolutely out of their mind.
I'm hard of hearing so sometimes I mishear things and it took me like a full minute just now to realise that there is not actually a stop on the #20 bus called "Cursed Avenue."
November 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm hard of hearing so sometimes I mishear things and it took me like a full minute just now to realise that there is not actually a stop on the #20 bus called "Cursed Avenue."
I'm planning my trip to Argentina and the way my guide book casually implies a future involving a zombie Eva Perón is pretty wild.
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I'm planning my trip to Argentina and the way my guide book casually implies a future involving a zombie Eva Perón is pretty wild.
Please enjoy a timeline cleanse of Vera Blue's absolutely gorgeous cover of Nothing Compares 2 U. youtu.be/LIasWRn26J4?...
Vera Blue - Nothing Compares 2 U (Live at SynthTemple)
YouTube video by VeraBlueVEVO
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November 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Please enjoy a timeline cleanse of Vera Blue's absolutely gorgeous cover of Nothing Compares 2 U. youtu.be/LIasWRn26J4?...
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Looks like their plan to boost productivity by ushering everyone back to the office in an ongoing pandemic didn't play out as expected
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November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Looks like their plan to boost productivity by ushering everyone back to the office in an ongoing pandemic didn't play out as expected
ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
It's kind of amazing to me that photography preceded home refrigeration by nearly a century.
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
It's kind of amazing to me that photography preceded home refrigeration by nearly a century.
They changed the YouTube app for Google TV again and I am *not* impressed.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
They changed the YouTube app for Google TV again and I am *not* impressed.
My work phone forces me to use the Samsung keyboard (which sucks, generally) instead of Gboard, presumably because Gboard can log keystrokes which presents a security risk. But today it repeatedly autocorrected "budgets" to "buggers" & I have to wonder if anyone did any screening of this app at all.
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My work phone forces me to use the Samsung keyboard (which sucks, generally) instead of Gboard, presumably because Gboard can log keystrokes which presents a security risk. But today it repeatedly autocorrected "budgets" to "buggers" & I have to wonder if anyone did any screening of this app at all.
I've always been one of those people who gets a bunch of different credit cards for the rewards and benefits, but the more financial institutions I have dealt with, the more I want to just, like, opt out of banking and credit cards altogether. They're all awful, and they hate their customers.
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I've always been one of those people who gets a bunch of different credit cards for the rewards and benefits, but the more financial institutions I have dealt with, the more I want to just, like, opt out of banking and credit cards altogether. They're all awful, and they hate their customers.
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The best part about banking in 2025 is that I can't reach my bank via phone or online methods, but at least I also can't reach them in person.
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The best part about banking in 2025 is that I can't reach my bank via phone or online methods, but at least I also can't reach them in person.
Is it just me or is Google playing fast and loose with the definition of "security update"?
![Screenshot of the update screen of a Google Pixel phone. Text reads: "10:18
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Installing security update...
Optimizing your device, this may take a while
Your Pixel is getting even better...
Discover the latest enhancements and new features with this Pixel update, designed to make your device
more helpful.
Learn more on our Community page
What's new?
Instantly customize your Pixel with seasonal Wicked: For Good theme packs. One tap changes your wallpaper, icons, GIFs and sounds. [1]
Bring more joy to the chat. Edit and reimagine any photo using Remix in Google Messages. [2]
Pixel VIPs prioritizes notifications from your most important contacts and adds a new crisis badge. [3]
Your Pixel now summarizes your message notifications, so you can see what's important right away. [4]
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November 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Is it just me or is Google playing fast and loose with the definition of "security update"?
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)