Adele
@teleda.bsky.social
Aotearoa 41° South
Bothered by many things.
Writer. Introvert. Polyam. Safe space. 🏳️🌈 Toitū Te Tiriti
Bothered by many things.
Writer. Introvert. Polyam. Safe space. 🏳️🌈 Toitū Te Tiriti
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Adele
@teleda.bsky.social
· Jan 4
After debating for months, I decided to make a fandom alt.
If we're friends, I'll keep you here too, but I'll be switching my fandom follows over to @serenhawk.bsky.social
This main I'll keep for AoNZ & kikorangi.
If we're friends, I'll keep you here too, but I'll be switching my fandom follows over to @serenhawk.bsky.social
This main I'll keep for AoNZ & kikorangi.
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It's so cool how this government is doing so many Trumpian things- voter suppression, climate denial, interfering in education against expert advice, destroying healthcare, rolling back environmental protections- but we're still largely treating them as normal and being like 'But how's the economy?'
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It's so cool how this government is doing so many Trumpian things- voter suppression, climate denial, interfering in education against expert advice, destroying healthcare, rolling back environmental protections- but we're still largely treating them as normal and being like 'But how's the economy?'
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A beautiful cat and and a beautiful story.
THREAD.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
3 years ago, with no warning, a brilliant orange farm cat wandered over from the draughty barn where he had been living, in rural Cornwall, and decided he wanted to live with us instead.
We decided to call him Jim.
This is the first photo I took of him, on that night: December 1st, 2022.
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A beautiful cat and and a beautiful story.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Ben Harper (x3)
Faith No More
Hozier (x3)
Heilung
Louden Swain (x so many)
Ben Harper (x3)
Faith No More
Hozier (x3)
Heilung
Louden Swain (x so many)
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen (heard? attended?):
Dartz
Markdown
Epsom Girls Grammar Orchestra
Northcote Kindergarten (Xmas special)
Sydney Primary Schools Combined Choir (at the Sydney Opera house)
Dartz
Markdown
Epsom Girls Grammar Orchestra
Northcote Kindergarten (Xmas special)
Sydney Primary Schools Combined Choir (at the Sydney Opera house)
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Bic Runga
Neil Finn, Eddie Veder, Johnny Marr etc (7 worlds collide)
Robbie Williams and Duran Duran
Incubus and Creed
Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil
Bic Runga
Neil Finn, Eddie Veder, Johnny Marr etc (7 worlds collide)
Robbie Williams and Duran Duran
Incubus and Creed
Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen:
Ben Harper (x3)
Faith No More
Hozier (x3)
Heilung
Louden Swain (x so many)
Ben Harper (x3)
Faith No More
Hozier (x3)
Heilung
Louden Swain (x so many)
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“The EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.”
Some welcome news today. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
Some welcome news today. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice finds
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“The EU’s highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.”
Some welcome news today. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
Some welcome news today. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈
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The ban*will* silence their voices and that’s the point!
"We got a bunch of middle-aged politicians who have no experience in this choosing to have a say over young people.”
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
Teen activists say they've used social media to share their stories and politically organise. They fear the ban will silence their voice
www.crikey.com.au/20...
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The ban*will* silence their voices and that’s the point!
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Looks like a good time in the news cycle to tackle three big myths 🧵
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
September 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Looks like a good time in the news cycle to tackle three big myths 🧵
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
❌ NZ pension costs are an unsustainable burden ❌
Seriously, no, for lots of reasons.
1. Our current Govt spending on pensions is low compared to most other advanced economies. And... [1/n]
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
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this is the best Bluesky replies party I've ever thrown since I asked about everyone's childhood nonhuman animation crushes and learned what freaks you all were for Tim Curry as toxic waste
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
this is the best Bluesky replies party I've ever thrown since I asked about everyone's childhood nonhuman animation crushes and learned what freaks you all were for Tim Curry as toxic waste
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We are in this instance talking about specific people and specific health care. Consider that a transphobe can read your statement and agree with it but not apply it to trans kids because they believe being trans is a moral or political issue not a medical one and thus medical ethics are irrelevant.
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
🧵👇
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Final week of pre-sales.
*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘*
3 lucky random people who order one of my calendars before xmas will receive a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 signed 11x17 Matt Print (Valued $75) in their parcel.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘*
3 lucky random people who order one of my calendars before xmas will receive a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 signed 11x17 Matt Print (Valued $75) in their parcel.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
Ok it's finally happening.
My Calendar 2026 is now available for pre-order. Printing by end of the month to allow for international shipping.
(sorry no international orders just yet, still setting that up).
So happy I could cry.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
My Calendar 2026 is now available for pre-order. Printing by end of the month to allow for international shipping.
(sorry no international orders just yet, still setting that up).
So happy I could cry.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Final week of pre-sales.
*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘*
3 lucky random people who order one of my calendars before xmas will receive a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 signed 11x17 Matt Print (Valued $75) in their parcel.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
*𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘*
3 lucky random people who order one of my calendars before xmas will receive a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 signed 11x17 Matt Print (Valued $75) in their parcel.
paullecomtephoto.nz/products/202...
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The issues board at Labour's stall at the Grey Lynn Park Festival on Saturday. "Tackling poverty and inequality in New Zealand" well out ahead of everything else.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The issues board at Labour's stall at the Grey Lynn Park Festival on Saturday. "Tackling poverty and inequality in New Zealand" well out ahead of everything else.
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Nature is epic.
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Nature is epic.
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Turns out this was all much ado about nothing and Google isn’t using your Gmail to train AI and if wanna turn all that stuff back on you can get your spam filters back
Looks like the article has been updated to suggest maybe they misread the policy.
I see people complaining that this also disabled their spam filters, though I still see new messages showing up in spam so it's still working fine for me after disabling things.
I see people complaining that this also disabled their spam filters, though I still see new messages showing up in spam so it's still working fine for me after disabling things.
[Correction] Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features"
Did you know that Gmail can use your emails and attachments for its smart features? Here's how to check your settings.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Turns out this was all much ado about nothing and Google isn’t using your Gmail to train AI and if wanna turn all that stuff back on you can get your spam filters back
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I've written about "disordered counterpublics" groups that reinforce shared delusions Here, the LLM becomes a 1 person counterpublic. It mirrors assumptions, absorbs contradictions, & provides the sense of a responsive, confirming audience.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I've written about "disordered counterpublics" groups that reinforce shared delusions Here, the LLM becomes a 1 person counterpublic. It mirrors assumptions, absorbs contradictions, & provides the sense of a responsive, confirming audience.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
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Note the invitation to complain to the HRC about "discrimination on the ground of sex, including gender identity, gender expression and innate variations of sex characteristics" at the end.
I will certainly be doing so.
I will certainly be doing so.
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Note the invitation to complain to the HRC about "discrimination on the ground of sex, including gender identity, gender expression and innate variations of sex characteristics" at the end.
I will certainly be doing so.
I will certainly be doing so.
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it can be overwhelming HOW beautiful existence is but dang does it feel nice to resonate in that space when youre lucky enough to catch hold of it. when you randomly touch the current behind everything. you KNOW its back there but all you get is glimpses when you notice the way light shines on water
November 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
it can be overwhelming HOW beautiful existence is but dang does it feel nice to resonate in that space when youre lucky enough to catch hold of it. when you randomly touch the current behind everything. you KNOW its back there but all you get is glimpses when you notice the way light shines on water
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FYI: turning off "Smart features" also turns off spell check and the promotions and social tabs. And more.
In effect, a lot of traditional tools in gmail are switched off if you don't let them upload your contracts, love notes, and sad messages to your friends into their plagiarism machine.
In effect, a lot of traditional tools in gmail are switched off if you don't let them upload your contracts, love notes, and sad messages to your friends into their plagiarism machine.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
FYI: turning off "Smart features" also turns off spell check and the promotions and social tabs. And more.
In effect, a lot of traditional tools in gmail are switched off if you don't let them upload your contracts, love notes, and sad messages to your friends into their plagiarism machine.
In effect, a lot of traditional tools in gmail are switched off if you don't let them upload your contracts, love notes, and sad messages to your friends into their plagiarism machine.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I remember when there was a discussion on Twitter about Shein's manufacturing practices and some apologists invented all sorts of fantastical machinery and technology to avoid facing the more horrifying truth. Reminds me of this comedian's joke.
IG bscomedian
IG bscomedian
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Did you decide you couldn’t play #SecretSantaAoNZ this year because you just didn’t have the spoons and/or the finances to manage this year?
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
a helicopter is flying over a cardboard box with the words care package delivered written below it
ALT: a helicopter is flying over a cardboard box with the words care package delivered written below it
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Did you decide you couldn’t play #SecretSantaAoNZ this year because you just didn’t have the spoons and/or the finances to manage this year?
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
We know it’s been a tough one and secret Santa is about spreading joy, so if you would like to receive a gift, get in touch with an elf today!
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30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
British YouTuber and economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich