Robynn
@robynn.bsky.social
Quite fond of yarn, coffee and books. The exact order may vary.
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In 1811-12, the Luddites attempted to resist some of the first waves of machine-industrialisation. They were crushed.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
Oh no the Governor of the Bank of England compared AI to the Industrial Revolution
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In 1811-12, the Luddites attempted to resist some of the first waves of machine-industrialisation. They were crushed.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
20 years later "pauper apprentices" (= orphan children) were being SOLD to factory-owners as cheap labour.
Think on, dear hearts, think on.
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it was I think better when there were ways for people who hate being on screen to make a creative living
I don’t think it’s an improvement that we’re creating a culture where everyone creative also has to be hot
I don’t think it’s an improvement that we’re creating a culture where everyone creative also has to be hot
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
it was I think better when there were ways for people who hate being on screen to make a creative living
I don’t think it’s an improvement that we’re creating a culture where everyone creative also has to be hot
I don’t think it’s an improvement that we’re creating a culture where everyone creative also has to be hot
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Elisabeth Sommerville (Canadian, born 1947)
"The Skating Party", 2015.
Lithograph on Paper, 51 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"The Skating Party", 2015.
Lithograph on Paper, 51 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
December 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Elisabeth Sommerville (Canadian, born 1947)
"The Skating Party", 2015.
Lithograph on Paper, 51 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"The Skating Party", 2015.
Lithograph on Paper, 51 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Starting my great American novel:
It was the stupidest of times. It was the, again to be clear, stupidest of times.
It was the stupidest of times. It was the, again to be clear, stupidest of times.
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Starting my great American novel:
It was the stupidest of times. It was the, again to be clear, stupidest of times.
It was the stupidest of times. It was the, again to be clear, stupidest of times.
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Re-posting with alt text because the post accompanying this is obviously wrong, it's clearly a picture of a woman on a Crosscountry train having found a place to sit on the floor and read, her coffee cup beside her, folks queuing for the loo behind her
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Re-posting with alt text because the post accompanying this is obviously wrong, it's clearly a picture of a woman on a Crosscountry train having found a place to sit on the floor and read, her coffee cup beside her, folks queuing for the loo behind her
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Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.
December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.
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I made a Chrome extension that swaps Times New Roman for Calibri on every site or just .gov. It also had Open Sans and Open Dyslexic, because f**k these people.
I’m waiting for Google’s approval for it to install automatically, but you can download it and install it in 90 seconds. Instructions 👇
I’m waiting for Google’s approval for it to install automatically, but you can download it and install it in 90 seconds. Instructions 👇
ReCalibri
They always make us do everything ourselves, anyway
Dr.eamer.dev
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I made a Chrome extension that swaps Times New Roman for Calibri on every site or just .gov. It also had Open Sans and Open Dyslexic, because f**k these people.
I’m waiting for Google’s approval for it to install automatically, but you can download it and install it in 90 seconds. Instructions 👇
I’m waiting for Google’s approval for it to install automatically, but you can download it and install it in 90 seconds. Instructions 👇
Speedweve/speed darners etc are such *genius* and I'm delighted they're easier to get hold of these days. Even more delighted ppl are putting out cool resources for using them!
& the "Speedweve for mending" fun tutorial zine by @snblickhan.bsky.social & me: zinebakery.com/homemade-zin...
Speedweve for Mending | Zine Bakery
#DHMakes Methodz #1, by Sam Blickhan and Amanda Wyatt Visconti
zinebakery.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Speedweve/speed darners etc are such *genius* and I'm delighted they're easier to get hold of these days. Even more delighted ppl are putting out cool resources for using them!
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I have a joke about Prometheus but its tough to deliver
I have a joke about Icarus, but I don't think it will fly
I have a joke about Cerberus. It’s a shaggy dog story.
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I have a joke about Prometheus but its tough to deliver
Backed. Africanfuturist animation? Made in Cape Town? Yes PLEASE
A BIG @kickstarter.com pledge cancelled. We dropped 14% overnight. It happens. If this story matters to you: RT, share, tell someone. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film!
#projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant
The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film!
#projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant
December 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Backed. Africanfuturist animation? Made in Cape Town? Yes PLEASE
Oh @fortrenn.bsky.social I thought nothing could beat your MA Pop Cult but LOOK AT THIS
just look at this. and there's a PhD as well. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgr...
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Oh @fortrenn.bsky.social I thought nothing could beat your MA Pop Cult but LOOK AT THIS
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Oh joy, another helpful AI infographic via LinkedIn. Off I go to my job as a liberaian, maybe to run some critical evaligane workshops and of course use New! Boulean! Logic!
December 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Oh joy, another helpful AI infographic via LinkedIn. Off I go to my job as a liberaian, maybe to run some critical evaligane workshops and of course use New! Boulean! Logic!
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Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, & other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
August 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM
based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens
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One thing to know about Magistrates is that the qualifications for becoming one are: 1) be aged between 18-74, 2) be literate, and 3) be ‘of good character’ (no previous convictions or bankruptcy)
If you’re up for it, you can help beat bias in the system by entering it
If you’re up for it, you can help beat bias in the system by entering it
Can't believe they're going to end trial by jury. It's one of our most fundamental rights. Literally Magna Carta stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
One thing to know about Magistrates is that the qualifications for becoming one are: 1) be aged between 18-74, 2) be literate, and 3) be ‘of good character’ (no previous convictions or bankruptcy)
If you’re up for it, you can help beat bias in the system by entering it
If you’re up for it, you can help beat bias in the system by entering it
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OpenAI says they aren't liable for the suicide of a user their chat bot urged to kill himself because suicide is a violation of the TOS
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 AM
OpenAI says they aren't liable for the suicide of a user their chat bot urged to kill himself because suicide is a violation of the TOS
Good read. Unlike me, the writer still welcomes AI in principle (so if you resent us Luddites, still read it), but recognises how it's changing human cognitive processes. I am always glad to see this being given attention.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Our New Cognitive Manifesto
We can debate whether AI is smart or dangerous, but the real transformation is happening inside of us.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Good read. Unlike me, the writer still welcomes AI in principle (so if you resent us Luddites, still read it), but recognises how it's changing human cognitive processes. I am always glad to see this being given attention.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
SO cute!
Everything you need to create a cute robin ornament. Includes gorgeous British merino-blend wool and sustainable hooks: littleconkers.co.uk/shop/robin-c...
#ChristmasGifts #ChristmasCrafts #CrochetGifts
#ChristmasGifts #ChristmasCrafts #CrochetGifts
Robin Crochet Kit
Eco-friendly crochet kit to make a cheerful crocheted robin decoration in gorgeous British merino-blend wool. Please read the full description below before choosing your options.
littleconkers.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
SO cute!
Good thread on misguided "inclusivity" but I'll just hijack this bit to say: Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a terrible terrible fake tradition that I resent deeply. They weren't a thing until Bridget Jones, afaik? And now the shops are full of them and my kids want them and it's SO FREAKING WASTEFUL
Until a few years ago, ugly holiday sweaters didn’t exist. They’re ugly Christmas sweaters, with some generic Jewish iconography to be “inclusive.” But the truth is, when I have to buy one to wear to a work party, I feel like I’m in another culture’s drag.
November 23, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Good thread on misguided "inclusivity" but I'll just hijack this bit to say: Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a terrible terrible fake tradition that I resent deeply. They weren't a thing until Bridget Jones, afaik? And now the shops are full of them and my kids want them and it's SO FREAKING WASTEFUL
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It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
That's me, that's me! It's live at last!
I've been helping the wonderful @robynn.bsky.social to put together the website for her new venture Studio Miranda. If you like knitting, crochet or anything to do with yarn you should check out studiomiranda.ch
Studio Miranda
Zürichs neuester Wollladen ist da, um dich online oder vor Ort in Regensdorf zu inspirieren.
studiomiranda.ch
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
That's me, that's me! It's live at last!
Ralph Fiennes, and to nearly the same extent, Christian Bale.
I agree on Leo also, but he's in the Christian Bale slot, where it's just a little bit less intolerable.
I agree on Leo also, but he's in the Christian Bale slot, where it's just a little bit less intolerable.
What actor are you so (rationally or not) repulsed by that their work, no matter how good, is unwatchable to you?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
November 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Ralph Fiennes, and to nearly the same extent, Christian Bale.
I agree on Leo also, but he's in the Christian Bale slot, where it's just a little bit less intolerable.
I agree on Leo also, but he's in the Christian Bale slot, where it's just a little bit less intolerable.
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back