Mastodawn

As bad as many things can be rn, it's lovely to see a thoughtful and apposite #RockPaperShotgun article from @EdwinEvansThirlwell about #MicrosoftXbox, the complexities/effectiveness/necessity of boycotts, gaming franchises and lay-offs, corporate greed and AI etc:

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/theres-never-been-an-easier-time-to-boycott-microsoft-the-most-boring-video-game-publisher-in-the-business

...but the icing on the cake is the conversation in the comments, not just as a reminder at how pleasant online discourse can be...but that it fast becomes a #LinuxGaming thread!

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/theres-never-been-an-easier-time-to-boycott-microsoft-the-most-boring-video-game-publisher-in-the-business?view=comments

Jumbles Jun 3

Gary

Jun 3

RE: https://dice.camp/@tabletopsentinel/116686600282620929

Oh blimey, this is very sad news indeed. John was a huge influence on me, and anyone who played GW games.

He was well known in the pubs in Nottingham in the 80s and 90s, too.

Jumbles Jun 1

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Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives Jun 1

This was one of the posters the National Museum of the Royal Navy bought off me. I charged them £130 because that's how much the printing had cost to put these up round London and I really liked the idea of this anti-Royal Navy ad campaign being paid for by the National Museum of the Royal Navy

Jumbles May 28

Awesomengers May 28

Why We Rewatch Same Films: Science of Comfort Movies

Ever wonder why your brain craves the same films when overwhelmed? Discover how comfort movies soothe anxiety and help your mind reset.

https://awesomengers.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/science-of-comfort-movies/

Jumbles May 23

Totts May 22

Imagine being sentenced as a “terrorist” by a judge who:

- Bans you from explaining to the jury why you took action

- Bans you from mentioning genocide, weapons, Elbit systems, murdered children

- Bans you from mentioning to jurors that they can acquit you as a matter of conscience

- Issues a retrial after a jury found you not guilty on the most serious charges

- Attempts to prosecute your barrister for telling jurors their legal rights

- Lies directly to the jury about their right to find you not guilty (jury equity)

- Calls for the arrest of multiple people outside your trial for holding paper signs

- Bans the press from reporting on the facts of the trial and sentencing

- Doesn’t take any action against ministers and politicians that prejudice your trial

- Doesn’t oppose media outlets who broadcast selective outrage during your trial

- Hides from the jury the fact that you will be sentenced as a terrorist if found guilty

- Sentences you as a terrorist without being charged with, or found guilty of, terrorism

- Receives a promotion immediately after the trial concludes.

Imagine that because that is precisely what Judge Justice Johnston did to the #Filton6

#PalestineAction

If this makes you mad, you may wish to attend their sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court Jun 12th

Jumbles May 9

PhD20 May 9

For many, #TTRPG YouTube started in 2016. But Esper does a great job showing just how far back things really go. I loved seeing some fellow creators in that 2011-2016 era. Great memories. Give it a watch!

https://youtu.be/FOq2Xr-jM4I?si=_A9KdStEBT_ruEhc

The Real History of DungeonTube

YouTube

Jumbles Apr 27

Bogomil Shopov - Бого Apr 27

Wow. @liw 's wisdom in 5 points. I agree fully, especially with point two which says 'Resistance is not futile'.

#fossnorth

Jumbles Apr 24

Vagina Museum Apr 24

RE: https://masto.ai/@vagina_museum/116420666076536626

One week ago, we put out a call for aid. And so far more than 100 of you have signed up to help your favourite museum of growlers, gashes and g-spots in a very tight spot. Will you join the multitudes of eager beavers who make the Vagina Museum happen?

Jumbles Apr 18