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@GaryJamesActor I think everything in Hastings is in flux, one way or another!
@GaryJamesActor correct location - not that much different today
@neonbubble Cheers for this - great film.
Tackling Topsy. A case study in design, ethics and questionable content.

As a designer, I’ve always been interested in the ethics of my craft and have tried to take my responsibilities as an image maker and communicator seriously. I’ve always been sensitive to the power…

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Everyone over 50 watching any viral "cooking hack"

*confused face* that's just... how you do the thing?

@dankennedy_nu The biggest red flag for me (and I don’t personally Identify as trans myself) is that she absolutely correlates trans women with the generalised threat of violence from men and that trans women should be excluded from ‘spaces’ that ‘women’ occupy. But again - talk to someone who is trans themselves, there are multiple active trans commentators on the bird site.
@dankennedy_nu There is no ‘case’ as such, it’s years of increasingly hostile comments & rhetoric, and public association with many deeply transphobic figures who have further links to far-right groups and opinions. Much of her stance is selective and in conflict with many of the ‘virtues’ in her books. Talking to someone who identifies as trans themselves about the personal impact that a highly visible, influential public figure positioning themselves at the centre of this ‘debate’.
I've been supporting Kim Stallwood as he writes his book about Topsy The Elephant, he will tell her story and look at the men in her life whose decisions led to her fate, including circus impresario Adam Forepaugh. Please support him on Patreon as the completes this important work.ww.patreon.com/kimstallwood #elephant #elephants #topsytheelephant #animalrights
@sandralindsey Whilst I can't answer your question (sorry) it's interesting that I used the example of The Evening Leader as it was in the 80s in a presentation this week to demonstrate how local news media has fallen apart recently BUT could claw back it's position and be relevant again. Right now I believe it's fragmented into several district editions.
Afternoon from the concrete cows