Claire
@floweringc.bsky.social
Consistent but idiosyncratic. Scottish | She/her | Pro-Indy | Pro Actual human being Human Rights (Judging only on what people choose to do, not who they are. Don't punch down) | Pro vaccine | pro the climate | Anti nonsense | Pro-Blocking and muting
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"Whyyyy aren't people coming on holiday to the US anymore???"
Jeez. All tourists - including those from Britain - will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country's border force
news.sky.com/story/us-pla...
news.sky.com/story/us-pla...
US plans to start checking all tourists' social media
The potential social media mandate being proposed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would apply to anyone visiting, whether they require a visa or not.
news.sky.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Whyyyy aren't people coming on holiday to the US anymore???"
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for @sasha-feather.bsky.social and anyone else to whom it might be relevant
(i'm not watching until it's on netflix but i have occasional photosensitive migraines, so it's useful knowledge
(i'm not watching until it's on netflix but i have occasional photosensitive migraines, so it's useful knowledge
oh but also, anyone photosensitive planning to watch WAKE UP DEAD MAN should know that there’s a very intense strobing light scene that happens shortly after the storm scene starts. it was extremely painful for me in the theater
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM
for @sasha-feather.bsky.social and anyone else to whom it might be relevant
(i'm not watching until it's on netflix but i have occasional photosensitive migraines, so it's useful knowledge
(i'm not watching until it's on netflix but i have occasional photosensitive migraines, so it's useful knowledge
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Thank you all, the update than we can barely believe we get to make.
To everyone who supported us through this last month, we couldn’t have even come close to this outcome without you all.
Have a peaceful festive period, we’ll see you in the bookshop soon 🧡
To everyone who supported us through this last month, we couldn’t have even come close to this outcome without you all.
Have a peaceful festive period, we’ll see you in the bookshop soon 🧡
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thank you all, the update than we can barely believe we get to make.
To everyone who supported us through this last month, we couldn’t have even come close to this outcome without you all.
Have a peaceful festive period, we’ll see you in the bookshop soon 🧡
To everyone who supported us through this last month, we couldn’t have even come close to this outcome without you all.
Have a peaceful festive period, we’ll see you in the bookshop soon 🧡
I think Santa could argue he is subject to Data Protection for Law Enforcement here rather than straight GDPR.
December 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I think Santa could argue he is subject to Data Protection for Law Enforcement here rather than straight GDPR.
The RSPB's Monday posts are a weekly delight.
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The RSPB's Monday posts are a weekly delight.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
it swims away fine, watch without anxiety. Unless it's for the arrival of our deep sea overlords, in which case have at it.
Absolutely buzzing over this new video of a rarely seen giant squid
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
it swims away fine, watch without anxiety. Unless it's for the arrival of our deep sea overlords, in which case have at it.
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An ancient underground race seemingly destroyed by UNIT decades ago.
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
March 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
An ancient underground race seemingly destroyed by UNIT decades ago.
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
Now, in 2025, they rise again to clean up the planet.
Coming soon to BBC1 and Disney+
'The War Between Underground and Overground'.
#DoctorWho
Watch the prequel now, exclusive to Bluesky:
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On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: FIVE GOLD RINGS, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Someone check my litter tray, I think I ate some rings by mistake...
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: FIVE GOLD RINGS, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Someone check my litter tray, I think I ate some rings by mistake...
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🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
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Everyone should boycott Eurovision. Make it a one-person show. Israel in an empty room
December 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Everyone should boycott Eurovision. Make it a one-person show. Israel in an empty room
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The BBC must join the growing list of broadcasters from across Europe in withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest.
Our artists must not share a stage with war criminals!
Our artists must not share a stage with war criminals!
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The BBC must join the growing list of broadcasters from across Europe in withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest.
Our artists must not share a stage with war criminals!
Our artists must not share a stage with war criminals!
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Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Once a symbol of unity and hope across Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest has been turned into a pink-washing front for war criminals in Israel.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
After today's decision, there must be a global boycott of Eurovision.
Loved Wicked FG, loved even more that I went to see it with @angelnetgirl.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Loved Wicked FG, loved even more that I went to see it with @angelnetgirl.bsky.social
If you're looking for an easy way to do a little good as we head into the festive period, my local council has set up a wishlist to enable people to buy young people in a care situation a Christmas present, so their Santas can be at least partially as generous as their school friends' Santas.
Local people asked to support care-experienced Christmas gift drive
A wishlist of Christmas gifts organised by care-experienced young people in the Promise Champs group aims to help more of their peers enjoy Christmas.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If you're looking for an easy way to do a little good as we head into the festive period, my local council has set up a wishlist to enable people to buy young people in a care situation a Christmas present, so their Santas can be at least partially as generous as their school friends' Santas.
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If you want some good news this morning, I showed my three boys the PM doing the six/seven thing and now they have all stopped doing it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
If you want some good news this morning, I showed my three boys the PM doing the six/seven thing and now they have all stopped doing it.
X is not above the law goodlawproject.org/s/b85130
X is not above the law
goodlawproject.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
X is not above the law goodlawproject.org/s/b85130
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In highly important news from history today, it’s the 80th anniversary of the 21st birthday of Christopher Tolkien, notable now for the wording (especially the small print) of the invitation to the party
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
In highly important news from history today, it’s the 80th anniversary of the 21st birthday of Christopher Tolkien, notable now for the wording (especially the small print) of the invitation to the party
Please sign this open letter to @waterstones.bsky.social about their plans to open a predatory new branch ridiculously close to lovely welcoming Leith indie bookshop @argonautbooks.bsky.social (please share) c.org/BvPV9SQy9H
Sign the Petition
An Open Letter to Waterstones Regarding a Sixth Edinburgh Branch in Leith
c.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Please sign this open letter to @waterstones.bsky.social about their plans to open a predatory new branch ridiculously close to lovely welcoming Leith indie bookshop @argonautbooks.bsky.social (please share) c.org/BvPV9SQy9H
@tkingfisher.com - Ursula, I've bought all of your lovely UK editions here, it is a lovely safe-space community bookshop. Could you possibly share on their posts for wider reach please?
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
@tkingfisher.com - Ursula, I've bought all of your lovely UK editions here, it is a lovely safe-space community bookshop. Could you possibly share on their posts for wider reach please?
@vae.bsky.social @lokte.bsky.social lovely argonaut 💔😭
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
(1/2)
Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
@vae.bsky.social @lokte.bsky.social lovely argonaut 💔😭
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Morning Bluesky.
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Morning Bluesky.