holy *crap* "One missing underscore in a Skyrim-themed username put an innocent Nova Scotia man in prison for 18 months" full story here: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months

When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.

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The family of Justin Richards are very touched by what people said about him this week. For those who wish to donate in his memory, they suggest Read for Good, a charity that works to get children reading, just as Justin strived to do with his writing. readforgood.enthuse.com/JustinRichar...

Having failed to interest any papers in this story, I resorted to writing a letter to The Times, like in olden times. So when all that's left to watch is NASCAR racing sponsored by Cheetos, I can at least say I tried. #ITV #Sky #Comcast

Paul Kirkley@paulkirkley.bsky.social · last mo.

BBC 10 O'clock news report not only didn't mention Comcast at all, but framed Sky-ITV merger as a way to help them "compete with American streamers". Complete failure of journalism.

By-elections cost about £500,000. Public money being used for an ego-trip/publicity stunt.

Note to self: the BFI queuing system somehow lets you skip the queuing system if you’re on the website an hour ahead of time and it decides to count you in ahead of the queue. 🤣

Clement Attlee making a timeless observation in 1934: "No one believes that when Sir Oswald Mosley talks about preserving the right to free speech he is really genuine in the matter. He preserves free speech just as long as it suits him."

One for the Scots to put in the calendar: @chrischibnall.bsky.social’s coming to Scotland - to Edinburgh, to Topping and Co., straight to the Royal Scots Club on September 29th for his latest book tour! 7pm start - bound to be a treat yet again! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...

It’s been nearly three years, and as time’s gone on - having sat with other fans (Asians and otherwise) - it really does irk me that “suck it haters” was a correction added after a decade; but corrections and clarifications have never been issued since about Towers of Hanoi or Gough’s portrayal.

Spinky’s Mama@spinkysmama.bsky.social · last mo.

I think it’s vital to call out writers who’ve been dead for 30 years for racism because it still matters, and when it’s been pointed out that what I’ve said is factually incorrect I shouldn’t revise or remove what I’ve said because it was too long ago.

www.thebookseller.com/rights/the-b... Here it is, if you can read Bookseller articles! I have a two book deal with @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social starting with Oh Fortuna! Which is a romp though an alternate history where everyone’s pantheons of gods are real!

The Broken Binding signs Paul Cornell duology

The Broken Binding Publishing has acquired Paul Cornell’s Oh Fortuna! and an untitled sequel in a two-book deal.

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Events! Come along! Tickets: https://linktr.ee/ChrisChibnall

You don’t always remember exactly what people did, but you never forget how they made you feel. I've written about my friend Justin Richards, who died last weekend. peteranghelides.wordpress.com/2026/07/01/j...

Rarer serious post, but my best friend (and a trans baddie from Turkey) is at risk of being deported after having her asylum claim rejected by the Home Office (who told her Turkey is a safe place for trans women to live). She's lived here for 7 years after moving here for uni 1/3

Justin Richards was one of the key figures of the Wilderness Years, as a prolific and reliable writer and by curating what might be the high point of Doctor Who literature with the mid to late EDAs. All that while being a total gentleman you never heard a bad word about. A genuine loss to Who.

Sad to read that Doctor Who writer Justin Richards has passed away - his work was always very good indeed.

What a big bold bonkers and glorious night it was! And so lovely to be there and be a teeny tiny bit of the massive celebrations of the Cabaret’s fifth birthday!~ ❤️➕🏳️‍🌈✨

The Gallifrey Cabaret@gallycab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

**CEL-E-BRATE!! CEL-E-BRATE!!** 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳✨ 2026 marks our 5th birthday so we’re throwing a supermassive party to celebrate - live from Ldn’s iconic Clapham Grand!! and it might just be our BIGGEST, BOLDEST, most BONKERS night yet 😮‍💨🤩😈🫨 tickets already flying out the LGBTQ+ARDIS doors! (🔗 below)

Been here a little bit longer than I thought I’d been.

Just Joshua@noshayminthat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm well used according to my mileage. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Auteur: The Final Word - OUT NOW! Epub: payhip.com/b/MWuLH Kindle US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5FYRG3Y Kindle UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H5FYRG3Y Print version available soon!

Steven Moffat on #DoctorWho the series is not canceled, a call for tenders is launched, it's not like in 1989.

All the love & best to Russell, Bad Wolf and all who have helped shape this era of Doctor Who. I know I've had notes that I would've given at times (one ep in particular!), but for the most part, I understand the vision and got on with it. For the most part, I can see where the production has been-

📰 Deadline approaching! Enter the @bigfinish.bsky.social Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trip Opportunity before 23:59 (UK time) this Thu 11 June 2026. Propose a #DoctorWho First Doctor story that can be produced as an audio book for release later this year. Details: www.bigfinish.com/news/v/big-f...

(mario during a breakup) it's not you, it's a-me, mario

Paramount+ wanted to use the image on the left as a poster for the wrath of Khan, so they used everyone's least favorite technology to generate the rest of the image.

The glorious Peter Cushing was born on this day in 1913. Here's a collection of merch with my Cushing-related artwork on it. First up, a T-shirt of Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD. barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

Barnaby Edwards | Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150 AD - t-shirt

Colours: black, red, berry, olive, steel blue, yellow, white This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable a...

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I was responsible for this (it was literally my idea while I was Product Manager for Media Playout at the BBC) and it is still my proudest achievement ever

Mark Simpson@marksimpson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

FYI: if you're playing a programme on BBC iPlayer in a web browser you can still turn subtitles on and off by pressing 888.

@eddierobson.bsky.social you left your Targets in BFI. Would’ve kept hold of but obvs I live in Scotland. Richard ( @ stetsondoctor on Instagram) says he lives not too far from you so message him and he’ll sort out getting them to you :) would’ve DMed on Twitter but I know you don’t use anymore!

Oh yes, another book of mine is out now! ✨

Overmorrow Publishing@overmorrowprint.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are delighted to say today marks a new release day for Overmorrow, with a second poetry collection from Jamie H Cowan! Continuous Ruminations is now available to buy digitally on Amazon and Lulu for £3.99! Amazon: amzn.eu/d/05KEVxoh Lulu: lulu.com/shop/jamie-h...

Stay classy BBC 🙄 They couldn't make it plainer that demeaning trans women is official BBC policy

Not to be too immodest but I think I’ve already won at this Instagram Instants thing.

Reform Home Affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf advocates a future government would make decisions on locations of detention centres solely/primarily on political grounds.

The thing about this line is in itself it’s not that bad a bit of dialogue and it’s probably not exactly a matter of writer fault, but instead it is truly emblematic of the very way in which the handling of the Sequel Trilogy fell off a cliff as it abandoned the very premise of its predecessor.

Rob Kutner@robkutner.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Whenever I feel bad about my own writing, I remember this: