Ronnie Smart
@ronniesmart.bsky.social
Scottish-born Kiwi Writer of Dark Weird Horror, Poetry, and Flash Fiction. Nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Currently writing a dark fantasy novel.
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A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. Out now from all good bookshops.
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A SWORD OF GOLD AND RUIN. Out now from all good bookshops.
Caracal Cat is probably the poem T.S. Eliot deleted from his Book on Practical Cats because it was deemed to include inappropriate levels of violence and gore.
just watched a few dozen videos from the TikTok account of the people who own a caracal cat which very clearly should not be a pet and wants to kill them (every video is like this)
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Caracal Cat is probably the poem T.S. Eliot deleted from his Book on Practical Cats because it was deemed to include inappropriate levels of violence and gore.
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The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
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sing the song with me:
🎶 that's because AI super sucks, people are better than robots, so with any fuckin luck, AI will die and be left to rot 🎶
🎶 that's because AI super sucks, people are better than robots, so with any fuckin luck, AI will die and be left to rot 🎶
"US Census Bureau data show that AI adoption by companies with more than 250 employees may have *already peaked and began declining or flattening out this year.* Most businesses still don’t see a significant return on their investment when trying to use the latest generative AI tools"
December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
sing the song with me:
🎶 that's because AI super sucks, people are better than robots, so with any fuckin luck, AI will die and be left to rot 🎶
🎶 that's because AI super sucks, people are better than robots, so with any fuckin luck, AI will die and be left to rot 🎶
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Remember the halcyon days of when the customer was always right?
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Remember the halcyon days of when the customer was always right?
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Right now my horror novel BEDFELLOW is on sale for $1.99 on Kindle and Bookshop. I have no idea how long the sale will last.
A signal boost would be a colossal help.
www.amazon.com/Bedfellow-Je...
bookshop.org/p/books/bedf...
A signal boost would be a colossal help.
www.amazon.com/Bedfellow-Je...
bookshop.org/p/books/bedf...
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Right now my horror novel BEDFELLOW is on sale for $1.99 on Kindle and Bookshop. I have no idea how long the sale will last.
A signal boost would be a colossal help.
www.amazon.com/Bedfellow-Je...
bookshop.org/p/books/bedf...
A signal boost would be a colossal help.
www.amazon.com/Bedfellow-Je...
bookshop.org/p/books/bedf...
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I can't believe none of you heathens wants a hand-painted, gold or silver (reversible) upside down star ornament.
But that's fine- I'll hang it up in my room as a decoration if no one buys it! 😈
(But here's the link, just in case:
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com/product/holi... )
But that's fine- I'll hang it up in my room as a decoration if no one buys it! 😈
(But here's the link, just in case:
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com/product/holi... )
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I can't believe none of you heathens wants a hand-painted, gold or silver (reversible) upside down star ornament.
But that's fine- I'll hang it up in my room as a decoration if no one buys it! 😈
(But here's the link, just in case:
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com/product/holi... )
But that's fine- I'll hang it up in my room as a decoration if no one buys it! 😈
(But here's the link, just in case:
stinasdemons.bigcartel.com/product/holi... )
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How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
Analysis: One theory explains how the internet went from fun to infuriating.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-...
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A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A list of medical associations who oppose the government’s move to ban puberty blockers for adolescents.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
The professionals who spoke at the protest, like those listed, were clear: the govt hasn’t acted on the science, or for the care of adolescents, they’ve acted on bigotry, & lives will be lost.
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Finished ROUTINE! I absolutely loved the game. You know what you're getting into more than not, but it's the WAY that those things are executed that's so masterful and fine-tuned here. It's as much what the game does as what it doesn't. There's some genuinely scary late-game stuff, too. GREAT game.
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Finished ROUTINE! I absolutely loved the game. You know what you're getting into more than not, but it's the WAY that those things are executed that's so masterful and fine-tuned here. It's as much what the game does as what it doesn't. There's some genuinely scary late-game stuff, too. GREAT game.
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Death In Rome - Last Christmas (Wham! - Cover)
YouTube video by Death In Rome
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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All the other countries need to follow the lead of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
Eurovision has allowed Israel to compete in 2026.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
All the other countries need to follow the lead of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
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I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
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It's time to talk to you about my cat.
Vital Cat Update
It’s time to talk about my cat. To which you might be saying, “Chuck, I didn’t know you had a cat!” and I’d respond with, “I didn’t know I had a cat either…
terribleminds.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It's time to talk to you about my cat.
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an important read for at least 2 reasons:
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
Datacenters in space are a terrible, horrible, no good idea.
There is a rush for AI companies to team up with space launch/satellite companies to build datacenters in space. TL;DR: It's not going to work.
taranis.ie
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
an important read for at least 2 reasons:
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
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Insert a movie into another movie
Die Wicked Hard
Die Wicked Hard
Insert a movie into another movie
Mrs Doubtfire's Day Off
Mrs Doubtfire's Day Off
Insert a movie into another movie:
The Two Fast2Furious Towers
The Two Fast2Furious Towers
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Insert a movie into another movie
Die Wicked Hard
Die Wicked Hard
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Proper use of googley eyes!
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Proper use of googley eyes!
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I wrote a full breakdown of these gen-AI email scams authors are getting by the bucketload:
The flood of gen-AI scam emails wasting authors' time - Alan Baxter
Among the many egregious developments of generative-AI is the proliferation of scam emails lately. I and pretty much every author I know are now getting upwards of two or three emails every day claimi...
alanbaxter.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I wrote a full breakdown of these gen-AI email scams authors are getting by the bucketload:
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it finally happened -- a good student of mine vanished from class about six weeks ago. this student reappeared today and explained that they had been in ICE detention in another state during that time. ICE needs to end. ICE needs to end. ICE needs to end.
December 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
it finally happened -- a good student of mine vanished from class about six weeks ago. this student reappeared today and explained that they had been in ICE detention in another state during that time. ICE needs to end. ICE needs to end. ICE needs to end.
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨