@stefanpaetow.bsky.social
@stefanpaetow.bsky.social
Queer, sweary Afro-European immigrant (and despised by right-wingers). River user. eduroam(er) troubleshooter. 🧫🐀 . Shire resident. Haver of many opinions. #saynotofascism. RT ⊆ endorsement. Same handle on 🐘 (rarely used). 💩ter refugee. 🏳️🌈🇳🇦🇩🇪🇬🇧 He/him
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I'll post my annual eduroam advice again:
1. *ALWAYS* check your username first. It *MUST* be in email-style format (like [email protected]). Otherwise eduroam doesn't know where you belong!
1. a) Yes, on campus you might find that just 'your_id' works, but that's *bad* configuration!
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1. *ALWAYS* check your username first. It *MUST* be in email-style format (like [email protected]). Otherwise eduroam doesn't know where you belong!
1. a) Yes, on campus you might find that just 'your_id' works, but that's *bad* configuration!
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Just...wow.
3 cognitive exams isn't the badge of honour you think it is mate. This post is a cognitive exam!
And the nerdiness and lies to fend off the mean people.
And that corporate sign-off. Could anything more clearly say 'I run the USA like it's my personal company'?
What a time to be alive.
3 cognitive exams isn't the badge of honour you think it is mate. This post is a cognitive exam!
And the nerdiness and lies to fend off the mean people.
And that corporate sign-off. Could anything more clearly say 'I run the USA like it's my personal company'?
What a time to be alive.
He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Just...wow.
3 cognitive exams isn't the badge of honour you think it is mate. This post is a cognitive exam!
And the nerdiness and lies to fend off the mean people.
And that corporate sign-off. Could anything more clearly say 'I run the USA like it's my personal company'?
What a time to be alive.
3 cognitive exams isn't the badge of honour you think it is mate. This post is a cognitive exam!
And the nerdiness and lies to fend off the mean people.
And that corporate sign-off. Could anything more clearly say 'I run the USA like it's my personal company'?
What a time to be alive.
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Self-declared Free Speech Capital of the World Deeply Concerned about European Censorship proposes pre-screening tweets for wrongthink as part of the ESTA application process.
Cool. Cool cool cool.
Cool. Cool cool cool.
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Self-declared Free Speech Capital of the World Deeply Concerned about European Censorship proposes pre-screening tweets for wrongthink as part of the ESTA application process.
Cool. Cool cool cool.
Cool. Cool cool cool.
Organisations in the networking, research & education space should take note. @ietf.org, @wballiance.bsky.social et al - Move your events to Canada if necessary.
1984 full blown.
I wonder what my colleagues directing scientific societies, include ones with recent meetings in the US, will do now
Any Scientific Society with international membership which recently organized or is organizing a meeting in the US is not representing their members.
I wonder what my colleagues directing scientific societies, include ones with recent meetings in the US, will do now
Any Scientific Society with international membership which recently organized or is organizing a meeting in the US is not representing their members.
The US is proposing that foreign visitors provide their social media history over the last five years to enter the country, including those from Australia, Germany, Japan and the UK who can now enter without a visa. Full story: bloom.bg/4q3W0y0
📷️📷️:: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
📷️📷️:: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
December 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Organisations in the networking, research & education space should take note. @ietf.org, @wballiance.bsky.social et al - Move your events to Canada if necessary.
Sorry Trumpet, not happening. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Sorry Trumpet, not happening. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Buses on Oxford’s main arterial roads are 12% faster in the morning rush hour, following the introduction of the congestion charge, than this time last year. Oxfordshire County Council has released data from the first month of the charge, which suggests traffic has fallen but footfall is holding up.
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Buses on Oxford’s main arterial roads are 12% faster in the morning rush hour, following the introduction of the congestion charge, than this time last year. Oxfordshire County Council has released data from the first month of the charge, which suggests traffic has fallen but footfall is holding up.
See... this is the kind of madness that seems to be consuming politicians. Wasting money on patriotic colour schemes (and wraps) instead of investing it in *services*. Whatever gives the politicians a stiffy is ok.
Not just Great British Rail, also Bavarian regional trains are supposed to get patriotic colours now. (Blue and white in Bavaria's case.) www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/bayer...
Bahnfahren in Bayern: Züge gibt's im Freistaat künftig nur noch in Weiß-Blau
Rot, gelb, grün: Auf Bayerns Gleisen geht es bunt zu – noch. Denn in Zukunft sollen die S- und Regionalbahnen im „einheitlichen Landesdesign“ fahren.
www.sueddeutsche.de
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
See... this is the kind of madness that seems to be consuming politicians. Wasting money on patriotic colour schemes (and wraps) instead of investing it in *services*. Whatever gives the politicians a stiffy is ok.
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I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I can’t help thinking that when, in future, people ask what UK political leaders said as it became undeniable that US saw European liberal democracy as its no1 strategic foe, Starmer and others will regret that the answer is “not much, shuffled awkwardly, looked at their feet”.
Dear Paul Lynch, the part of Wallingford that was 'submerged' after Storm Henk last year was on a river meadow... which is expected to be submerged when the river floods. That's referred to as a 'flood plain', something you might've heard about...
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hits
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Dear Paul Lynch, the part of Wallingford that was 'submerged' after Storm Henk last year was on a river meadow... which is expected to be submerged when the river floods. That's referred to as a 'flood plain', something you might've heard about...
Shame on the MoD and the MoJ. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Sexual assault appeal decision sends devastating message'
Jaysley Beck took her own life after being sexually assaulted by former Army Sgt Michael Webber.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Shame on the MoD and the MoJ. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why relocate the cars? Seize them. Make the fines high enough to hurt. A fine for the value of the car will probably do. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Supercars removed from outside Mayfair hotel after complaints
A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Why relocate the cars? Seize them. Make the fines high enough to hurt. A fine for the value of the car will probably do. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Great reporting.
“Across Tues front pages, the ruling was presented as a clear ‘win’ for the nurse – despite the fact she lost on 43 of her 47 allegations, including every one she made against trans doctor Beth Upton.”
And posting sick racist jokes about Pakistan floods to a WhatsApp group…
“Across Tues front pages, the ruling was presented as a clear ‘win’ for the nurse – despite the fact she lost on 43 of her 47 allegations, including every one she made against trans doctor Beth Upton.”
And posting sick racist jokes about Pakistan floods to a WhatsApp group…
Harassment, 'untruthful' evidence, and 'unusual' legal questions. Our reporter Xander Elliards looks at nine points from the Sandie Peggie ruling that the rest of the media has left out
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Great reporting.
“Across Tues front pages, the ruling was presented as a clear ‘win’ for the nurse – despite the fact she lost on 43 of her 47 allegations, including every one she made against trans doctor Beth Upton.”
And posting sick racist jokes about Pakistan floods to a WhatsApp group…
“Across Tues front pages, the ruling was presented as a clear ‘win’ for the nurse – despite the fact she lost on 43 of her 47 allegations, including every one she made against trans doctor Beth Upton.”
And posting sick racist jokes about Pakistan floods to a WhatsApp group…
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Dead 💀
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dead 💀
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CINCINNATI: “ICE agent arrested on domestic violence charges for for alleged assault, strangulation”
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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I keep thinking of Beth Upton today, who won against an absolutely foul, racist bigot, and should be having the best day, but is still being monstered by our entire media, for the crime of merely existing as her authentic self and doing a job in the NHS that helps people, all day every day.
#C4News went above & beyond, reporting:
"a nurse has won a harassment claim against Dr Beth Upton."
No she didn't. NHS FIFE harassed her, not Upton.
This is almost defamatory, & they mentioned none of the dismissed parts or the implications for trans women in SS spaces. I complained to Ofcom.
"a nurse has won a harassment claim against Dr Beth Upton."
No she didn't. NHS FIFE harassed her, not Upton.
This is almost defamatory, & they mentioned none of the dismissed parts or the implications for trans women in SS spaces. I complained to Ofcom.
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I keep thinking of Beth Upton today, who won against an absolutely foul, racist bigot, and should be having the best day, but is still being monstered by our entire media, for the crime of merely existing as her authentic self and doing a job in the NHS that helps people, all day every day.
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This will combine with the lack of jury trials and the broken single justice procedure which allows train companies to criminally prosecute for a train ticket error and create absolutely no problems what so ever.
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime ⬇️
All criminals with dual nationality must be deported, say Tories
The Conservative party’s policy also includes stripping people of their British citizenship when they are found guilty of a crime
www.thetimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This will combine with the lack of jury trials and the broken single justice procedure which allows train companies to criminally prosecute for a train ticket error and create absolutely no problems what so ever.
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
Not surprised. At. All.
Jared Kushner's involvement was "not mentioned in Paramount's press release on Monday morning about its $108 billion bid, nor were participating sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar."
fancy that
fancy that
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Not surprised. At. All.
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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Welcome to Britain, a country so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mum pulled her teeth out with pliers. Also a country with thousands of foreign-qualified dentists who can’t work until they pass an exam so oversubscribed it’s like trying to book Glasto tickets. www.ft.com/content/f4e5...
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Welcome to Britain, a country so short of dentists that an MP's 87-year-old mum pulled her teeth out with pliers. Also a country with thousands of foreign-qualified dentists who can’t work until they pass an exam so oversubscribed it’s like trying to book Glasto tickets. www.ft.com/content/f4e5...
Very nice! @ifixit.com has been a godsend multiple times in my life with Apple devices, including drive upgrades, RAM upgrades, fixes to broken components etc.
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Very nice! @ifixit.com has been a godsend multiple times in my life with Apple devices, including drive upgrades, RAM upgrades, fixes to broken components etc.
Yes, let's repaint/reskin *every* train in the country for the sake of the flag... Whoo whoo. Heidi Alexander, please don't take us for fools, underneath it's still the same people, some with the same shit attitudes, subject to the same today-this-way-tomorrow-that-way policies of the DfT.
Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Yes, let's repaint/reskin *every* train in the country for the sake of the flag... Whoo whoo. Heidi Alexander, please don't take us for fools, underneath it's still the same people, some with the same shit attitudes, subject to the same today-this-way-tomorrow-that-way policies of the DfT.
Lemme guess, the orange turd won't have a problem with this deal... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Lemme guess, the orange turd won't have a problem with this deal... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Suspended? Groundbreaking. He'll just carry on... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Joey Barton handed suspended sentence over offensive X posts
The ex-footballer sent
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Suspended? Groundbreaking. He'll just carry on... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
Much to my disappointment today I had to abandon my quest for more #OpenRoaming hotspots in London, mostly because it was pissing it down with rain. I Simply was not clothed correctly for the weather (was expecting baltic temps and was hot and bothered and moist), so home I went. Oh well.
December 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Much to my disappointment today I had to abandon my quest for more #OpenRoaming hotspots in London, mostly because it was pissing it down with rain. I Simply was not clothed correctly for the weather (was expecting baltic temps and was hot and bothered and moist), so home I went. Oh well.