Mailwatch(ed) Forum

Caught making up numbers about asylum in the Telegraph by Jonathan Portes. Numbers now corrected, with no acknowledgment.

https://bsky.app/profile/jdportes.bsky. ... kaxfbusc2n

Yeah I saw that. Tubbs what's your bluesky handle I've been trying to find you for weeks.

I don't post because it's too addictive, so you're not missing much!

Alright bluesky's not bad although a little dull I've found setting my twitter to following is a muh better experience and at least you don't with total loons.

The Weeping Angel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:58 pm Alright bluesky's not bad although a little dull I've found setting my twitter to following is a muh better experience and at least you don't with total loons.

I'm sure it's just coincidence that since the change of ownership my Sewer, formerly known as Twitter, feed defaults to 'For You'.

Of course but make sure ti's set to following fewer posts but a better experience on the whole.

The Weeping Angel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:58 pm Alright bluesky's not bad although a little dull I've found setting my twitter to following is a muh better experience and at least you don't with total loons.

It’s a bit dry at times, but “not owned by a cunt” is quite the draw.

Also this pre-emptive Musk-proofing is good to see: https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker ... on-musk-x/

X now has Maga nuts commenting on British politics, their contributions are absurd beyond belief.

Youngian wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2025 7:43 am X now has Maga nuts commenting on British politics, their contributions are absurd beyond belief.

I've seen a few "Nigel will give you your guns back" style posts.
Tragic.