Roger Edwards
@rogertayloredwards.bsky.social
Thoughts on Blogging Part 23. Spikes in web traffic from China. Is AI making bloggers quit? Other stuff.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #blogging
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #blogging
November 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thoughts on Blogging Part 23. Spikes in web traffic from China. Is AI making bloggers quit? Other stuff.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #blogging
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #blogging
Disco Elysium: The Second Playthrough. I'm just not done with this game yet. It is just too compelling to put aside.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Disco Elysium: The Second Playthrough. I'm just not done with this game yet. It is just too compelling to put aside.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
Steady. Don't exert yourself.
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Steady. Don't exert yourself.
Paying For Domestic Services. 17% of UK households hire cleaners and the market is growing. However is there an ethical problem with such service? A few thoughts on the matter.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Paying For Domestic Services. 17% of UK households hire cleaners and the market is growing. However is there an ethical problem with such service? A few thoughts on the matter.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
Finally selling my Nintendo Switch. Mainly because I can't read the text on the screen or see sufficient visual detail. If I'm only going to use it when docked, I may as well just play the respetive games on PC.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Finally selling my Nintendo Switch. Mainly because I can't read the text on the screen or see sufficient visual detail. If I'm only going to use it when docked, I may as well just play the respetive games on PC.
Cable Management. A sensible policy for PC maintenance or the province of the smug and sanctimonious? The answer is both.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Cable Management. A sensible policy for PC maintenance or the province of the smug and sanctimonious? The answer is both.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
Gaming at 2K hasn't improved matters beyond I can now see who killed me a lot more clearly.
November 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Gaming at 2K hasn't improved matters beyond I can now see who killed me a lot more clearly.
I am old. I know this because I got excited over a new extension lead.
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I am old. I know this because I got excited over a new extension lead.
New Monitors. I bought two 27 inch QHD monitors for my PC, although I considered purchasing a 43 inch OLED TV instead. A few thoughts on big screens, large resolutions and small text.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
New Monitors. I bought two 27 inch QHD monitors for my PC, although I considered purchasing a 43 inch OLED TV instead. A few thoughts on big screens, large resolutions and small text.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #technology
I find it reassuring that The Galaxy Song has been listened to nearly 10 million times on Spotify.
open.spotify.com/track/34yg9V...
open.spotify.com/track/34yg9V...
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I find it reassuring that The Galaxy Song has been listened to nearly 10 million times on Spotify.
open.spotify.com/track/34yg9V...
open.spotify.com/track/34yg9V...
MMO Tropes: The Current Meta. Many multiplayer games develop optimal builds that become ubiquitous or end up having one weapon or item that is "the best in the game". A few thought on this frustrating phenomenon.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
MMO Tropes: The Current Meta. Many multiplayer games develop optimal builds that become ubiquitous or end up having one weapon or item that is "the best in the game". A few thought on this frustrating phenomenon.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #gaming
Oh look, there's an upgrade for Reshade. I'll install that because it never breaks. Oh..
November 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Oh look, there's an upgrade for Reshade. I'll install that because it never breaks. Oh..
The UK Online Safety Act: 3 Months On. Traffic from the UK to Pornhub is down 77%. Hooray, the children have been saved. A few thoughts on reality of this data.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The UK Online Safety Act: 3 Months On. Traffic from the UK to Pornhub is down 77%. Hooray, the children have been saved. A few thoughts on reality of this data.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/11... #socialcommentary
My new doormat has an important public service announcement.
November 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
My new doormat has an important public service announcement.
PC Airflow and Dust Contamination. How my PC filled with dust and fluff, despite being in what I thought was a clean, well ventilated space. A few thoughts on the matter.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #technology
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
PC Airflow and Dust Contamination. How my PC filled with dust and fluff, despite being in what I thought was a clean, well ventilated space. A few thoughts on the matter.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #technology
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #technology
Reposted by Roger Edwards
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Battlefield REDSEC. The new Battlefield battle royale contains many of the genre usual mechanics. Yet benefits greatly from the franchises squad and class dynamics, as well as environmental destruction. Its competitors should be worried.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #gaming
October 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Battlefield REDSEC. The new Battlefield battle royale contains many of the genre usual mechanics. Yet benefits greatly from the franchises squad and class dynamics, as well as environmental destruction. Its competitors should be worried.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #gaming
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #gaming
Oh look, Battlefield 6 is doing a 21 GB patch for their new Battle Royale "Red Sec" which launches today. What a small and compact download...
October 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Oh look, Battlefield 6 is doing a 21 GB patch for their new Battle Royale "Red Sec" which launches today. What a small and compact download...
Waiting For Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO. The first attempt was cancelled in 2021. The second attempt announced in 2023 is still in development. Are MMOs like wizards and arrive precisely when they mean to?
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #lotro
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #lotro
October 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Waiting For Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO. The first attempt was cancelled in 2021. The second attempt announced in 2023 is still in development. Are MMOs like wizards and arrive precisely when they mean to?
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #lotro
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #lotro
Have you ever wondered "what if Elvis starred in The Lord of the Rings?" Well here is the answer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMf... #lotro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMf... #lotro
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Have you ever wondered "what if Elvis starred in The Lord of the Rings?" Well here is the answer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMf... #lotro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAMf... #lotro
My Local Cinema. Small, independent cinemas are a welcome alternative to corporate chains. They offer a wider choice of films and host events. Hopefully my local movie theatre has found a new owner and will be re-opening soon.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #movies #cinema
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #movies #cinema
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My Local Cinema. Small, independent cinemas are a welcome alternative to corporate chains. They offer a wider choice of films and host events. Hopefully my local movie theatre has found a new owner and will be re-opening soon.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #movies #cinema
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #movies #cinema
Thinking Out Loud. Thoughts on fan produced podcasts, green vegetables and cutting your finger nails. It's all very deep stuff.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #randomthoughts
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #randomthoughts
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thinking Out Loud. Thoughts on fan produced podcasts, green vegetables and cutting your finger nails. It's all very deep stuff.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #randomthoughts
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #randomthoughts
Battlefield 6: Farming XP and AFK Bot Servers. The developers have nerfed gaining Mastery XP from bot servers. But you can still farm the Match Completion Bonus by creating an AFK bot server with 4 minute games and letting it run overnight.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
October 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Battlefield 6: Farming XP and AFK Bot Servers. The developers have nerfed gaining Mastery XP from bot servers. But you can still farm the Match Completion Bonus by creating an AFK bot server with 4 minute games and letting it run overnight.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
Battlefield 6: More Tips. Including reviving teammates, helicopter control assist and re-supplying ammo.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
October 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Battlefield 6: More Tips. Including reviving teammates, helicopter control assist and re-supplying ammo.
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6
www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2025/10... #battlefield6