Word_Geek
@word-geek.bsky.social
I read and I stitch, but more often, I go down ADHD rabbit holes. UK based
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What's really weird is that every hotel in the universe has a section of their website that offers meeting rooms of different sizes.
Mind you, I remember them advertising corporate spaces with internet access, fax machines, and printers that you could plug your laptop into
Mind you, I remember them advertising corporate spaces with internet access, fax machines, and printers that you could plug your laptop into
Can confirm. It took Covid to end this practice. It’s not ancient history.
If you are not in academia, you might not know this, but job interviews used to be held at conferences IN HOTEL ROOMS. Women candidates in a hotel room alone with often all-male committees. People sitting on beds! The horror stories I've heard.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What's really weird is that every hotel in the universe has a section of their website that offers meeting rooms of different sizes.
Mind you, I remember them advertising corporate spaces with internet access, fax machines, and printers that you could plug your laptop into
Mind you, I remember them advertising corporate spaces with internet access, fax machines, and printers that you could plug your laptop into
People hate to think about this. You don't need to get very old to start experiencing a reduction in your physical abilities. And yet, I love watching house shows and I have seen precisely one (1) self built house that considered future needs
Lots of places suited to current disabilities, at least
Lots of places suited to current disabilities, at least
Chronic back pain *will* happen and it doesn't care if you have a trust fund or live paycheck to paycheck.
It's a unifying experience across the whole population.
It's a unifying experience across the whole population.
November 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
People hate to think about this. You don't need to get very old to start experiencing a reduction in your physical abilities. And yet, I love watching house shows and I have seen precisely one (1) self built house that considered future needs
Lots of places suited to current disabilities, at least
Lots of places suited to current disabilities, at least
I applied this to my (non programming) job, mainly by collecting shortcuts, building macros for the dull stuff, and automating email
They are currently using an LLM to build a macro very similar to one of mine because we all have to do "something with AI" as part of our goals
They are currently using an LLM to build a macro very similar to one of mine because we all have to do "something with AI" as part of our goals
People used to compete for bragging rights over how much such bullshit grudge work they could automate away in one line.
It was a point of *pride* to go "I turned half my job into 5 lines of perl"
It was a point of *pride* to go "I turned half my job into 5 lines of perl"
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I applied this to my (non programming) job, mainly by collecting shortcuts, building macros for the dull stuff, and automating email
They are currently using an LLM to build a macro very similar to one of mine because we all have to do "something with AI" as part of our goals
They are currently using an LLM to build a macro very similar to one of mine because we all have to do "something with AI" as part of our goals
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If you've got a bit of spare cash and you're feeling generous, please consider donating to Girlguiding and writing in the comment box after you click submit that it's to protect their trans members. They're currently being sued (again) for welcoming trans girls.
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If you've got a bit of spare cash and you're feeling generous, please consider donating to Girlguiding and writing in the comment box after you click submit that it's to protect their trans members. They're currently being sued (again) for welcoming trans girls.
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This is a thoroughly delightful video from some linguists in Finland marrying Finnish etymology with Finnish folk dancing and even if you know nothing about any of these things their enthusiasm is contagious
(and it has English subtitles)
youtu.be/0FoOuV76vKA?...
(and it has English subtitles)
youtu.be/0FoOuV76vKA?...
Jankata
YouTube video by Kärhämä
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is a thoroughly delightful video from some linguists in Finland marrying Finnish etymology with Finnish folk dancing and even if you know nothing about any of these things their enthusiasm is contagious
(and it has English subtitles)
youtu.be/0FoOuV76vKA?...
(and it has English subtitles)
youtu.be/0FoOuV76vKA?...
This is why it's so important that the stigma be removed, because then teachers can suggest it and parents don't freak out
Our kid's teachers suggested dyslexia (not a surprise, my partner has it); the dyslexia specialist screened for ADHD/autism and suggested we investigate for ADHD
Our kid's teachers suggested dyslexia (not a surprise, my partner has it); the dyslexia specialist screened for ADHD/autism and suggested we investigate for ADHD
It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is why it's so important that the stigma be removed, because then teachers can suggest it and parents don't freak out
Our kid's teachers suggested dyslexia (not a surprise, my partner has it); the dyslexia specialist screened for ADHD/autism and suggested we investigate for ADHD
Our kid's teachers suggested dyslexia (not a surprise, my partner has it); the dyslexia specialist screened for ADHD/autism and suggested we investigate for ADHD
Well that explains why nobody moved into the Roman cities after they left. If people were setting fires this extensive, you would stay well away
(I am not a historian, this is conjecture. People have probably written about this, but it's late and I am not looking it up now)
(I am not a historian, this is conjecture. People have probably written about this, but it's late and I am not looking it up now)
Part 83 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd
Queen Boudica revenge was so great against Rome she burned Londinium leaving a scorch layer still runs under modern London, named by archaeologists the 'Boudican Destruction Horizon'
Queen Boudica revenge was so great against Rome she burned Londinium leaving a scorch layer still runs under modern London, named by archaeologists the 'Boudican Destruction Horizon'
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Well that explains why nobody moved into the Roman cities after they left. If people were setting fires this extensive, you would stay well away
(I am not a historian, this is conjecture. People have probably written about this, but it's late and I am not looking it up now)
(I am not a historian, this is conjecture. People have probably written about this, but it's late and I am not looking it up now)
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The fact that this person remains Health Secretary is objectively one of the most significant British political scandals of the post-Covid era. But because he's doing something the media barons like, everyone has decided it's fine.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says that the British Medical Association, which represents Britain's doctors, is a threat to the NHS. Streeting took a record £225k from private healthcare-related donors in just two years.
British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike
Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demands
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The fact that this person remains Health Secretary is objectively one of the most significant British political scandals of the post-Covid era. But because he's doing something the media barons like, everyone has decided it's fine.
This is the UK's Supreme Court dismissing the actual appeals but still deciding that Scotland should change how it handles evidence to favour future appeal cases
I hate this timeline
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I hate this timeline
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This is the UK's Supreme Court dismissing the actual appeals but still deciding that Scotland should change how it handles evidence to favour future appeal cases
I hate this timeline
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I hate this timeline
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
What should be done about the small proportion of babies born with genitals that are neither typically male nor typically female? Many of those affected believe parents and doctors are often too quick to schedule operations
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM
‘I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did’: the intersex campaigners fighting to limit surgery on children
I'm starting to think that the release of the Epstein files may be the trigger for people to start using traditional punctuation again, just to distance themselves from, you know, all that
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I'm starting to think that the release of the Epstein files may be the trigger for people to start using traditional punctuation again, just to distance themselves from, you know, all that
Bluesky safety apparently not run by anyone with any cultural knowledge at all
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Bluesky safety apparently not run by anyone with any cultural knowledge at all
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Harry Potter's now been used as a blunt tool to murder trans people for so long that no one under 30 remembers Rowling as a writer who is a bigot, but as a bigot who used to be a famous writer.
Someone talking about it sounds like someone organically getting very excited about Jared Leto.
Someone talking about it sounds like someone organically getting very excited about Jared Leto.
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Harry Potter's now been used as a blunt tool to murder trans people for so long that no one under 30 remembers Rowling as a writer who is a bigot, but as a bigot who used to be a famous writer.
Someone talking about it sounds like someone organically getting very excited about Jared Leto.
Someone talking about it sounds like someone organically getting very excited about Jared Leto.
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huh, that's interesting. once you see the comparison, it becomes very obvious why one is better. would not have noticed it before
The font would appear to be English 111 Adagio CE, available for the highly presidential sum of just $39.75 USD
Note "The" is not kerned correctly
(see perspective-corrected still for reference)
Note "The" is not kerned correctly
(see perspective-corrected still for reference)
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 AM
huh, that's interesting. once you see the comparison, it becomes very obvious why one is better. would not have noticed it before
God I love the comments
They have identified not only the likely font, but also that the kerning is incorrect
They have identified not only the likely font, but also that the kerning is incorrect
Below are two videos showing the White House vs Waldorf Astoria renovations. Can someone knowledgable about the relevant trades breakdown what it took to do each one? What was the process? How much human skill and craftsmanship were involved?
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
God I love the comments
They have identified not only the likely font, but also that the kerning is incorrect
They have identified not only the likely font, but also that the kerning is incorrect
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
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I really hope this trend keeps up.
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I really hope this trend keeps up.
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Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
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ok so now I understand why Shaheen and gang were so desperate to end the shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will limit business jets and other private flights to some of the country’s largest airports to ease strains on air-traffic personnel.
FAA Limits Private Aircraft Flights at Major Airports
The restrictions will affect private jet flights at a dozen airports, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, and Chicago’s O’Hare, according to the National Business Aviation Association trade group.
on.wsj.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
ok so now I understand why Shaheen and gang were so desperate to end the shutdown
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I am a little late to this, but I have also requested my name and face to be removed from @cyclinguk.bsky.social publicity due to the decision to remove trans women from their awards.
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Like many others, I am disappointed and angry about the decision by @cyclinguk.bsky.social to change the eligibility criteria for Women in Cycling 2025 to exclude trans women.
Trans women are women 🏳️⚧️
I have requested for my name and face to be removed.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/do-we-n...
Trans women are women 🏳️⚧️
I have requested for my name and face to be removed.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/do-we-n...
'Do we need to exclude people even more?' – Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling criticised for not accepting nominations for trans women
Cycling charity say that only biological women can be on list
www.cyclingweekly.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I am a little late to this, but I have also requested my name and face to be removed from @cyclinguk.bsky.social publicity due to the decision to remove trans women from their awards.
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
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November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Quick check, if you actually make it as far as talking to the NHS about treatment for a young trans adult, how do they react to people who went private?
I fully expected kiddo to age out of NHS treatment for young adults and end up on a new waitlist, this time for adult treatment
I fully expected kiddo to age out of NHS treatment for young adults and end up on a new waitlist, this time for adult treatment
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Quick check, if you actually make it as far as talking to the NHS about treatment for a young trans adult, how do they react to people who went private?
I fully expected kiddo to age out of NHS treatment for young adults and end up on a new waitlist, this time for adult treatment
I fully expected kiddo to age out of NHS treatment for young adults and end up on a new waitlist, this time for adult treatment
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Already signed the petition but flagging this again. Small pressure groups should not be able to overturn the actual users of the pool.
🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Already signed the petition but flagging this again. Small pressure groups should not be able to overturn the actual users of the pool.
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There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
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This Norwegian stabbur, ca 1700, one of the oldest buildings in the region. Used to store foods & other things off of the ground, away from animals.
I'm not OK, for all the Crone reasons.
We know where her house came from! Its origins, most likely!
imma go get my evil mortar and pestle now brb
I'm not OK, for all the Crone reasons.
We know where her house came from! Its origins, most likely!
imma go get my evil mortar and pestle now brb
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This Norwegian stabbur, ca 1700, one of the oldest buildings in the region. Used to store foods & other things off of the ground, away from animals.
I'm not OK, for all the Crone reasons.
We know where her house came from! Its origins, most likely!
imma go get my evil mortar and pestle now brb
I'm not OK, for all the Crone reasons.
We know where her house came from! Its origins, most likely!
imma go get my evil mortar and pestle now brb