OarsForShovels
@oarsforshovels.bsky.social
Pirate/Rebel at heart, probably older than you. Reading and Travel = 💜💜
Current hyperfixations: Andor, SW Rebels, Deadloch. Long term loves: Black Sails, Doctor Who, Supernatural. One true love: LotR.
Try.
Current hyperfixations: Andor, SW Rebels, Deadloch. Long term loves: Black Sails, Doctor Who, Supernatural. One true love: LotR.
Try.
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
Stand by Me and Princess Bride are two of my all time favourite movies. Today I am heartbroken.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Stand by Me and Princess Bride are two of my all time favourite movies. Today I am heartbroken.
The treachery of images by Magritte
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The treachery of images by Magritte
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“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
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Diego Luna is the first actor to receive a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in a Star Wars project since Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars 🏆
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Diego Luna is the first actor to receive a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in a Star Wars project since Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars 🏆
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Why are Labours attacks misfiring?
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Why are Labours attacks misfiring?
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Wes Streeting insists that NHS health records are not for sale.
But handing them to a company like Palantir shatters any chance of public trust ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
But handing them to a company like Palantir shatters any chance of public trust ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
Say no to Palantir in the NHS - No to Palantir
goodlaw.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Wes Streeting insists that NHS health records are not for sale.
But handing them to a company like Palantir shatters any chance of public trust ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
But handing them to a company like Palantir shatters any chance of public trust ⬇️
https://goodlaw.social/658abc
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This year we're doing Whamutopia. Every time you hear Last Christmas you have to have a mulled wine at your earliest convenience and toast George Michael, because he was a lad
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
This year we're doing Whamutopia. Every time you hear Last Christmas you have to have a mulled wine at your earliest convenience and toast George Michael, because he was a lad
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Of course I get engagement on the skeet with a spelling mistake..
I really need to check before I hit post.
I really need to check before I hit post.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Of course I get engagement on the skeet with a spelling mistake..
I really need to check before I hit post.
I really need to check before I hit post.
Swap ot BBC for the Labour Party and we also see why we are in the current mess we are in
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Swap ot BBC for the Labour Party and we also see why we are in the current mess we are in
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If Labour is continuing to lose votes, just got 11% in a by-election in a seat they've held for 100 years and in a few recent polls is equal to or just behind the Greens maybe we should stop suggesting they're the only thing that can defeat Reform.
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
If Labour is continuing to lose votes, just got 11% in a by-election in a seat they've held for 100 years and in a few recent polls is equal to or just behind the Greens maybe we should stop suggesting they're the only thing that can defeat Reform.
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Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
Thurrock Council - say no to Google's plan for a monster new Data Centre
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
www.foxglove.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
Women in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name
notinourname.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
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Let them know we'll be sending this one back marked "No thank you and fuck right off"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Let them know we'll be sending this one back marked "No thank you and fuck right off"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to let Virgin Active know they're following transphobes, not the law. You can do it too here: goodlaw.social/638d25
Virgin Active: Stop following transphobes, follow the law
After a legal threat from GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry, Virgin Active turned their back on the trans community and enforced a changing room and bathroom ban on trans people across all their gym...
goodlaw.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to let Virgin Active know they're following transphobes, not the law. You can do it too here: goodlaw.social/638d25
Aarrgg.. Diego is so sweet. Despite photos usually being quick he wanted to shake hands and say hello to everyone. And he said he like my tshirt 😄
September 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Aarrgg.. Diego is so sweet. Despite photos usually being quick he wanted to shake hands and say hello to everyone. And he said he like my tshirt 😄
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It's international talk like a pirate day AND bisexual awareness week!! Arrrr to my fellow birates!! 💗💜💙🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏴☠️
September 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's international talk like a pirate day AND bisexual awareness week!! Arrrr to my fellow birates!! 💗💜💙🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏴☠️
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I know I know the two demographics don't really overlap, but still a bit grating eh
Anyway, if you fancy chucking a bit of money towards the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's appeal to buy the Rothbury Estate, they're currently doubling donations 👇🏻
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Anyway, if you fancy chucking a bit of money towards the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's appeal to buy the Rothbury Estate, they're currently doubling donations 👇🏻
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Rothbury Estate Match Appeal | The Wildlife Trusts
In the heart of Northumberland, a rare, wild and historic 3,800-hectare estate is at risk of being sold off and lost for nature. Until 30 September 2025, your gift will be doubled to help save it, up ...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I know I know the two demographics don't really overlap, but still a bit grating eh
Anyway, if you fancy chucking a bit of money towards the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's appeal to buy the Rothbury Estate, they're currently doubling donations 👇🏻
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Anyway, if you fancy chucking a bit of money towards the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's appeal to buy the Rothbury Estate, they're currently doubling donations 👇🏻
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
I only have 2 episodes of star wars rebels left, and I've just spent the last 3 episodes sobbing.. so I guess I should be prepared for tomorrow when I finish the series
September 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I only have 2 episodes of star wars rebels left, and I've just spent the last 3 episodes sobbing.. so I guess I should be prepared for tomorrow when I finish the series
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And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...
Nightshade, the free tool that ‘poisons’ AI models, is now available for artists to use
The tool's creators are seeking to make it so that AI model developers must pay artists to train on data from them that is uncorrupted.
venturebeat.com
August 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...
Those last couple of episodes of Clone wars really hit.
August 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Those last couple of episodes of Clone wars really hit.