Mark (Possibly mad, painfully British) Townsend
@surprisesparks.bsky.social
A somewhat daft and unsavoury nerd, driven by madness and doubt, hungering for truth and novelty. Painfully British, puzzlingly male and surprisingly over 40.
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Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
"IT IS ... UNFAIR.
‘That’s life, master.’
BUT I’M NOT.
‘I meant this is how it’s supposed to go, master,’ said Albert.
NO. YOU MEAN THIS IS HOW IT GOES."
"IT IS ... UNFAIR.
‘That’s life, master.’
BUT I’M NOT.
‘I meant this is how it’s supposed to go, master,’ said Albert.
NO. YOU MEAN THIS IS HOW IT GOES."
Discworld QOTD, from The Truth
December 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
"IT IS ... UNFAIR.
‘That’s life, master.’
BUT I’M NOT.
‘I meant this is how it’s supposed to go, master,’ said Albert.
NO. YOU MEAN THIS IS HOW IT GOES."
"IT IS ... UNFAIR.
‘That’s life, master.’
BUT I’M NOT.
‘I meant this is how it’s supposed to go, master,’ said Albert.
NO. YOU MEAN THIS IS HOW IT GOES."
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
In excellent news, last night @f1nn5ter.com announced their involvement with @annehealthcare.bsky.social and helped them to reach their Christmas donation goal in less than an hour. It's great to have wonderful people working tirelessly to aid the trans community.
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In excellent news, last night @f1nn5ter.com announced their involvement with @annehealthcare.bsky.social and helped them to reach their Christmas donation goal in less than an hour. It's great to have wonderful people working tirelessly to aid the trans community.
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
It's the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The people of London standing up against the British Union of Fascists and the police in defence of refugees. A good example to remember and emulate in these troubled times.
October 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It's the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The people of London standing up against the British Union of Fascists and the police in defence of refugees. A good example to remember and emulate in these troubled times.
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Instead of an account blackout to protest BlueSky’s anti-sex T’s and Cs update, how about you share content from adult creators whose work you love? We’re drowning. It’s not just me, I don’t know anyone who produces adult content who is doing well right now.
September 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Instead of an account blackout to protest BlueSky’s anti-sex T’s and Cs update, how about you share content from adult creators whose work you love? We’re drowning. It’s not just me, I don’t know anyone who produces adult content who is doing well right now.
September 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
@mattgrayy.es Excuse me Matt. My partner is wondering where you got the yellow star Ita bag from the latest Tech Diff video?
August 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
@mattgrayy.es Excuse me Matt. My partner is wondering where you got the yellow star Ita bag from the latest Tech Diff video?
Interesting how many modern developments align with ideas that have been around for centuries. For example, nowadays people say "Because of the Algorithm" where they used to say "it must be God's will". Or they say "I love AI!" Where in the past it would have been "Ia! Ia! ChatGPT F'tagn!"
July 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Interesting how many modern developments align with ideas that have been around for centuries. For example, nowadays people say "Because of the Algorithm" where they used to say "it must be God's will". Or they say "I love AI!" Where in the past it would have been "Ia! Ia! ChatGPT F'tagn!"
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Some say the world will end in fire.
Some say in ice.
Now from what I know of desire,
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it were to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate,
To say that for destruction ice,
Is also great and would suffice.
Some say in ice.
Now from what I know of desire,
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it were to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate,
To say that for destruction ice,
Is also great and would suffice.
June 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Some say the world will end in fire.
Some say in ice.
Now from what I know of desire,
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it were to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate,
To say that for destruction ice,
Is also great and would suffice.
Some say in ice.
Now from what I know of desire,
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it were to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate,
To say that for destruction ice,
Is also great and would suffice.
Ummm... What!?!
March 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ummm... What!?!
@linusmediagroup.com If Linus redoes his little in-home environment sensors then these might be a good power solution!
March 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
@linusmediagroup.com If Linus redoes his little in-home environment sensors then these might be a good power solution!
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BREAKING: The Monitors were just hacked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to display an AI video of Trump licking Elon Musk’s toes.
The caption over it read: “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
The caption over it read: “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
February 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
BREAKING: The Monitors were just hacked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to display an AI video of Trump licking Elon Musk’s toes.
The caption over it read: “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
The caption over it read: “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
My new favourite expression? "I can't mistakey if not awakey."
February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
My new favourite expression? "I can't mistakey if not awakey."
Do you think the US will invade Mexico first, Canada first, both at the same time or someone else? I'm leaning towards Mexico but I can see an argument for Canada.
February 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Do you think the US will invade Mexico first, Canada first, both at the same time or someone else? I'm leaning towards Mexico but I can see an argument for Canada.
It's rather unpleasant to get shot by a headcanon.
January 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It's rather unpleasant to get shot by a headcanon.
I feel like most years since I was born, there has been the worry that this year the world will end because of people being stupid. Can we take the destruction of the Earth this year as a given and move on to what will go right?
January 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I feel like most years since I was born, there has been the worry that this year the world will end because of people being stupid. Can we take the destruction of the Earth this year as a given and move on to what will go right?
Ok guys. Be honest. Who stepped on the butterfly?
November 9, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Ok guys. Be honest. Who stepped on the butterfly?
Sad about all the made-up hatred for trans people at the olympics, but very happy about the way the world embraces the athletes. The pistoleers from Korea and Turkey, the swimmers... Maybe we're not done-for just yet.
August 2, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Sad about all the made-up hatred for trans people at the olympics, but very happy about the way the world embraces the athletes. The pistoleers from Korea and Turkey, the swimmers... Maybe we're not done-for just yet.
Went and saw "The Marvels" today. It's had some hate that I don't think it deserves. It's not the greatest film of all time but it's got a great spirit and I enjoyed it greatly. Well worth watching.
November 10, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Went and saw "The Marvels" today. It's had some hate that I don't think it deserves. It's not the greatest film of all time but it's got a great spirit and I enjoyed it greatly. Well worth watching.