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Darren Robinson

@motorbandit.bsky.social

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Cumbrian. Married. Occasional motorcyclist. No fash. Human male, unmodified but worn, some damage. Angry. Old-school rock & metal are my thing. No interest in crypto shills, tech bros or trader bois. If you follow me I may not go where you expect. NO FASH.

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Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 7h

Meh from day one, and downhill all the way. Your opinion may vary.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 7h

The first Monsters were the best looking. The air-cooled engine, a trellis frame, and absolutely nothing it didn't need. They worked well as affordable, entry-level Ducatis when most of their "pedigree" machines were far more expensive. They've lost that, and the current Monsters are, to me, ugly.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 19h

Get training. Sounds like you're out of your depth.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

It's not a ballroom. It's a throne room.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

Could, but won't, because profit.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

In Crete it's usually a community affair, they form co-ops and everybody pulls together. No idea how it works in Sicily.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

It's not a ballroom. That's just cover. It's a throne room.

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Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

So which were you, Commodore Amiga or Atari ST?

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 1d

A prediction: in that "ballroom" there will be a large, golden throne.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 2d

He owes the human race an apology for pretending to be part of it.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 2d

Not "would", but "will".

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Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 3d

I agree with you. However, we have to deal with what is, not what should be, and it is legal (and, given the amount of money in the industry, however much they pay to the exchequer, probably will continue to be so).

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 3d

Apples and oranges. The legal gambling industry is just that, legal in its existence, and for the majority of staff it's just a job, one which they probably need in order to maintain a standard of living. It's not really comparable to illegal drug distribution, although I agree on the end result.

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Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 3d

Although I do feel some sympathy for the staff, who don't deserve to be made unemployed, I do feel it's a door-arse-way out situation. The number of gambling establishments (including the highly suspicious non-chain-brand "amusements" that are everywhere) blighting our high streets is disturbing.

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Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 3d

Not sure what effect it'll have, watching from the UK. The administration will continue to lie, use the protests as justification for more draconian laws and keep going in the same direction. Something more than protest is needed, and democratic action is unlikely to do it, even if they allow it.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

Instead of a diagonal line, a circle round his head should have a cross in it.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

It's football. Move on and do something interesting instead.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

Does need to remember what the Labour Party is meant to stand for sometimes though.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

Make it sporting. 1 in 5 chance per hit.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

It's all for kids anyway. I'd rather be left out of it altogether.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

These corrupt pound-shop Trump wannabes need to be dealt with. Permanently.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

As Keats wrote, a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 4d

There's a British company called Hagon. They'll build a shock to fit your bike, and to suit your weight and riding style.

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 5d

I would take out the words "Russian jets in NATO airspace, says".

Darren Robinson @motorbandit.bsky.social · 5d

Oi, leave me out of it.