Ciaránavirus

Ciaránavirus

@sarklor.eurosky.social

Depressed goblin nightmare boy. Occasional freelance writer: Warhammer 40K: Wrath & Glory, Imperium Maledictum, Warhammer Fantasy RolePlay. I am also a 2019 Hugo Award Attendee. He/Him etc. https://ko-fi.com/sarklor https://www.sarklor.ie/

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@sarklor.eurosky.social

This wretched coward should live his remaining days in fear over his refusal to stand up to the genocidal Israeli regime.

Micheál Martin@micheal-martin.bsky.social

At a time when some are turning in on themselves – Ireland will continue to engage and to look outwards. I was delighted to speak to the Global Ireland Summit and to see so many leaders drawn from every section of our society gathered together to discuss our country’s place in the world.

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The Bi of Hormuz
@joshstein.bsky.social

I’m not going to lie… this makes me deeply sad for the kid, because “your mom created a new kind of bad parent in the New York Times” sticks in a relationship.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain
@eibhear.gibiris.org

Hi @micheal-martin.bsky.social, this is illegal. Can you ask your Minister for Justice to send his guys down to arrest the pilots and give asylum to the renderees? Thanks.

JJ in DC@jjindc.bsky.social

🧊🛩️ EUROPE 🌏⛓️ 😲 An ICE-chartered Journey Aviation G5 (tail: N62FF) departs Arizona, trafficking a load of chained humans across the Atlantic to a refueling stop in Shannon, Ireland 👀

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Alexis
@alexispace.bsky.social

the Fascist Internationale once again getting Lucy-with-the-footballed due to the fact that the guy they made the keystone to their whole thing hates losers way more than he cares about them

George Pearkes@peark.es

*TRUMP: I LIKE LULA

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@sarklor.eurosky.social

There had better be some fucking resignations over this

Dublin Commuters@dublincommuters.bsky.social

Throughout the entire Fare Hike saga, Government maintained this was a decision by the NTA We now know it was the Dept of Public Expenditure & it was decided 12 months ago Government lied to to the public, the did it repeatedly, & they did it intentionally

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Lamhfada
@lamhfada.bsky.social

Heads need to roll for this. Cabinet ministers can't just lie to the public like this. #Spéirgorm

Dublin Commuters@dublincommuters.bsky.social

Throughout the entire Fare Hike saga, Government maintained this was a decision by the NTA We now know it was the Dept of Public Expenditure & it was decided 12 months ago Government lied to to the public, the did it repeatedly, & they did it intentionally

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Dublin Commuters
@dublincommuters.bsky.social

Throughout the entire Fare Hike saga, Government maintained this was a decision by the NTA We now know it was the Dept of Public Expenditure & it was decided 12 months ago Government lied to to the public, the did it repeatedly, & they did it intentionally

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera
@pantibliss.bsky.social

If you get a new dangerous dog and you tell everyone it's dangerous and you let the dog off leash in a kid's playground and it bites a kid, the dog will be put down and you will be held responsible. Unless you're an AI company in which case you say "it could have killed us all!" and everyone claps

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Gillian Brockell
@gillianbrockell.com

HEADS-UP, IRELAND. Another ICE flight headed your way. Based on info from human source, I expect this ICE flight — and/or another one tomorrow — to be unlawfully refouling Ukrainians through Poland.

JJ in DC@jjindc.bsky.social

🧊🛩️ EUROPE 🌏⛓️ 😲 An ICE-chartered Journey Aviation G5 (tail: N62FF) departs Arizona, trafficking a load of chained humans across the Atlantic to a refueling stop in Shannon, Ireland 👀

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃
@caseyexplosion.bsky.social

Replying to @caseyexplosion.bsky.social

The way a lot of men in the anti-trans movement speak to, and speak about, cis women allies who are vocal in their support of trans people's human rights is straight up misogynistic hate. See how Papa Terf Graham Linehan targets cis women allies in particular for dogpiling and harassment and abuse.

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Rob
@robosullivan.bsky.social

Replying to @robosullivan.bsky.social

We need a wave of enthusiasm for the politics of decency. For the idea that politics should be used as a vehicle to improve people's lives. Enthusiasm for unapologetic idealism. Enthusiasm for the idea that better shit is possible. At this point, spreading nihilism and apathy are selfish choices.

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Rob
@robosullivan.bsky.social

It took just 8 people to send us further down this path tonight. A path closer to war than to peace. Please. If this shit matters to you, make sure there's a progressive voice running in your constituency and support them. If there isn't, be that voice yourself. #spéirgorm

Rob@robosullivan.bsky.social

I truly can't recall an issue where the government have so openly worked against the will of the Irish people. Time and again, polls have shown this is a fringe position in Ireland and yet FFG are fighting tooth and nail for it. This represents a fundamental change to how we identify as a country.

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Jen Keane
@zenbuffy.bsky.social

Someone call CMAT, we once again need her assistance.

The Journal@thejournal.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ryan Tubridy would be 'very welcome' to enter the world of politics, after the former Late Late Show host joked that every night he goes to bed "dreaming some day" he will reclaim his grandfather's seat in Galway West. www.thejournal.ie/ryan-tubridy...

jrnl.ieTaoiseach says Ryan Tubridy 'welcome' to try politics after broadcaster said he ‘dreams’ of itThe former Late Late Show host joked that every night he goes to bed “dreaming some day” he will reclaim his grandfather’s seat in Galway West.

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Euan
@euan.bsky.social

presented without comment

Leicester Gazette@leicestergazette.leicester.news

Two University of Leicester students speak out over ‘absurd’ and ‘Orwellian’ decision by the BBC and ITV Studios to edit out pride pins worn on University Challenge

leicester.newsBBC edits out pride pins on University Challenge in ‘Orwellian’ move* * * This story was published by **The Leicester Gazette** : a local, independent newspaper about Leicestershire. 1,000 people have already joined our community. Just use those buttons below to download our app and **sign up for free**. * * * Astrophysics student Samuel Carlier and History student Emmeline Hague-Wright were shocked to find that their LGBTQ+ pride pins had been edited out of their University Challenge appearance earlier this year. The episode, initially scheduled for BBC Two on 24 August, was delayed twice before airing on 7 September 2026. The pins showed the progressive LGBTQ+ pride flag, the bisexual pride flag and a rainbow feather. Speaking to the Leicester Gazette, Sam said: “Living in a liberal democracy and having the state broadcaster tell you ‘we’re editing how you look’, seems very Orwellian.” Sam described the choice to remove the pins before broadcast as “weird” and “absurd”. He said: “[Censoring] that seemed weird. If I had worn a rainbow shirt, would they have censored that? If the idea is to keep things impartial, where is that line in the sand?” A side by-side image of Sam wearing the pin and with it having been digitally removed. Photograph: supplied Sam contacted the BBC to try to understand why his pins had been edited out. He told the Gazette: “The BBC people said they’d ring me, and I chased them, they just said go to the complaints website and file a complaint there, that’s what I did.” Since then, Sam hasn’t had a response from the BBC as to why his pins were removed. After the episode had aired, Sam noted that his shirt ‘melted’ into itself occasionally, as a result of the editing. Photograph: supplied ## Students believe the decision was made following online transphobia Emmeline was also shocked when she found out that the feather pin she wore was due to be removed from the episode she was in. It was understood by Emmeline that there was online transphobia in response to previous episode of University Challenge, and she had been contacted by the BBC, anticipating support from the broadcaster. When the BBC contacted her, instead of an offer of support, she was told her pin was going to be removed. “At first it was mostly confusion,” she said. “I heard that they had received a lot of nastiness online from people and I thought they were going to call me to say ‘we have support services if needed,’ and that wasn't what I got at all.” Instead, Emmeline was notified that the episodes were going to be delayed. “It was out of left field, I was confused for a while,” she said. “This entire delay has been because of a feather and two badges on a teammate that were basically impossible [for viewers] to see.” Emmeline had expressed her frustrations with the repeated delays from the BBC, spanning from mid-July to early-September. She said: “We were announced on the website and then delayed again, and then announced on the website a second time, and delayed even further. Speaking about the removal, she said: “It takes a lot of time” she said. “Making it [the edit] look good would be even more expensive and time-consuming. It seems like drastically a lot of effort.” ## Join the conversation Our app is more than just a way to keep up – it's a gateway to award-winning journalism and the local community. __Want to support our work?__ Click here for membership__.__ ## Wider criticism on LGBTQ+ support The pins Sam wore during the episode. Photograph: supplied According to leading LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall UK, two in five LGBTQ+ students will hide their identities at university for fear of discrimination. Stonewall has reported that more than 36 per cent of trans students have received hostile conduct from university staff due to their gender identity. Reflecting on the digital removal of the pins, Sam spoke about how disheartening the choice was. He said: “There was maybe like a span of eight years where someone could be uncontroversially out in the open queer – now that’s gone again.” he said. The BBC has also been widely criticised for ‘an attack on the LGBTQ+ community’ by pulling its involvement with the popular show, RuPaul's Drag Race. The broadcaster pulled its involvement in September following “significant financial pressures” as the reason for axing their involvement. The criticism follows another recent controversial edit by the BBC. On its hit show, Strictly Come Dancing, a decision was made to edit out ‘Protect the Dolls’ from contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt. It’s a slogan which has become widely used to support the rights of trans women. The BBC defended their decision, saying the changes were made to meet editorial guidelines. It comes as the LGBTQ+ community has faced challenges amid an increasingly less tolerant political climate. ## What the BBC had to say When we asked them about editing out the pins worn by Leicester’s University Challenge team, a BBC spokesperson said: “In line with our editorial guidelines, we advise that no badges, flags, and emblems or symbols are worn or visible during filming, along with clothing with obvious branding or slogans. If such items are not removed for any reason then a decision is made between the programme makers and the BBC regarding any edits to the programme.” The BBC said the delays to the episode were unrelated to the decision to edit out the pins. A spokesperson for ITV Studios said: “University Challenge is an entertainment quiz show and is made in accordance with the BBC Editorial Guidelines requirements for impartiality.” The University of Leicester refused to comment on the matter. * * * **Before you go…** We’ve recently surpassed 1,000 subscribers, which is amazing considering we’re a small team on a shoestring budget. Now, we’re ready for the next stage of the Leicester Gazette. **Download our new app and get all of our journalism anytime, anywhere.** The app connects with **Bluesky** , **Mastodon** and **Threads** , giving you access to a network of around 60 million people. It’s a safer, more meaningful alternative to mainstream social media – owned by the community. * * *

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lex luddy needs a nap
@lexluddy.xyz

TBF this is all really shocking news if you are incredibly naive and haven't ever heard Jensen speak in your life.

animal from the international network@animalonline.bsky.social

three sources coming to the same conclusion :) :) :)

respawnfirst.comMultiple Reports Say Nvidia Manufactured the Gaming GPU Crisis by Forcing Big Tech to Stockpile Unused AI HardwareA new report claims Nvidia starved consumer GeForce GPUs to force-feed tech giants unpowered AI server racks, artificially inflating gaming GPU prices.

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Dean Buckley
@deanbuckley.bsky.social

100% wanker rate on Irish public figures who attacked the consent ad. David Quinn, Dan O'Brien, Alan Shatter, Charlie Flanagan, Brigid Laffan, Eoin O'Malley, Eddie Hobbs, Niall Boylan, Mattie McGrath. and, of course, the Four Horsemen of the Wankerpocalypse: Big Jim, Peadar, AI Ken and Matt Carthy

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Elaine Burke
@elaineburke.bsky.social

Replying to @elaineburke.bsky.social

This government, who moved with rapidity to remove this campaign from circulation, targeting a charity with attacks on their credibility, responded earlier this year to the mass production of non-consensual sexual imagery on X with little more than a shrug.

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@sarklor.eurosky.social

I rewatched Mad Max: Fury Road because there's no law against it and nobody can stop me watching Good Movies that I actually Own!

Ciaránavirus@sarklor.eurosky.social

Or maybe I'll take a break and do Blade Runner again. Gods I love that movie too.

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Rob
@robosullivan.bsky.social

The Taoiseach told survivors of paedophile Bill Kenneally that he would examine how two Fianna Fáil TDs failed to notify authorities of the risk he posed. 4 months later Fianna Fáil are leading the charge against children learning they can say no to unwanted physical contact from adults #spéirgorm

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Philip O'Connor
@philipoconnor.bsky.social

Hi @micheal-martin.bsky.social - would you mind explaining why you think it's OK for adults to touch children without their consent? It's pretty urgent, so a prompt reply would be appreciated. Thank you.

Rob@robosullivan.bsky.social

The Taoiseach is now backing the Justice Minister's actions in intervening to silence a charity. I'm not exaggerating. The Justice minister boasted about his role in pulling the ad himself. The government are intervening to silence messaging they don't like. Fascism is at your doorstep #spéirgorm

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Gailey 🍉
@sarahgailey.bsky.social

broke a man the first time i told him this. He came up to me and said "I just don't like tattoos" and I said "well, I'm not trying to have sex with You" and I saw something permanently rotate inside him

thank u, hexed@lindsaykingmiller.bsky.social

"men don't like short hair" "men don't like tattoos" "you'd be prettier if you lost weight" sir, let's get on the same page: I am not trying to fuck you

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Rob
@robosullivan.bsky.social

The Taoiseach is now backing the Justice Minister's actions in intervening to silence a charity. I'm not exaggerating. The Justice minister boasted about his role in pulling the ad himself. The government are intervening to silence messaging they don't like. Fascism is at your doorstep #spéirgorm