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SportingNest
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Journalist, psychologist, media theorist, dendrophile | Film | Sport | Politics | Environment | Astronomy | Port Vale FC | I think for myself |

Have lived in Kent, Sheffield, Auckland, Sydney, Los Angeles, London, and now in Stoke-on-Trent
If they libelled you, yes, as they would need to prove their accusation.
January 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
That's a bit like cancelling the Eurovision Song Contest because Ukraine is being invaded. These events bring some relief, some escape, from trauma. A bit of 'time out' for people. I'm sure the Oscars will not fail to reference the fires and their effects.
January 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Out of respect for people who were sharing their stories" tells me what I need to know.

If someone falsely, as he suggests is the case with him, and publicly, accused me of something like this, I don't think I would proffer them any 'respect'.
January 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
He attacked her with what appeared to be some form of tea towel.
January 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Also, take a look at the idolisation (by women, mostly) of JK Rowling. They frequently refer to her as their 'queen'.

So I don't buy into this 'men are internally weak so they need leadership' argument. Tbh, it seems to glisten with a good sheen of misandry.
January 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There is no statistical proof that either men or women prefer to be led.

However, there is proof (polling) that women prefer male leaders (40% to 27%). Why is that?
January 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Quite like this 'gaming' chair of theirs too (£70) as it looks really comfortable, even if the armrests do look like the xenomorph from Aliens.
January 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I buy my desks and storage furniture in B&M. Haven't had a single thing wrong with it yet, and much cheaper. Even comes with all the tools to put it together.
January 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Someone invent a new social media platform which combines all the elements of Facebook, Instagram and X, and we can all go there. And host it somewhere in Europe, not the USA.
January 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I can't believe you're 60 years old, Sophy.

Oh, wait...
December 1, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Morgan McSweeney is clueless. This is not what Labour need.
December 1, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Refund on the train ticket for sure.
November 27, 2024 at 8:25 PM
I'm not sure I have any. There's always one or two songs I dislike, even on the best albums. If I think about it in terms of longevity combined with number of good songs, I would choose this one:
November 23, 2024 at 10:28 AM