Reposted by ajanuaryBrian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Oh look, NornCon has opened registration. You can read about this awesome Belfast con here - norncon.org - 30th April to 2nd May 2027!norncon.org 0105
Reposted by ajanuaryOctocon @octocon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You can still get your membership to join us in Cork this weekend - day rates are also available. And you can join us online from as little as €10 for a whole weekend of packed programme plus year-round hangouts and events! octocon.com/join-us/ 012
Reposted by ajanuaryOctocon @octocon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We're very happy that our 2026 venue map has been designed by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social! We'll have some B&W prints available for members attending in Cork. If you prefer a 2D version, we'll have those too & you can find it on our website on the Venue page. octocon.com/venue/ #Octocon2026 01310
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Our Crossroads Lit by Story and Star Teaser - full video tomorrow, only on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/@Dublin2029 #music #ireland #irish #dublin2029 042
Reposted by ajanuaryMarguerite @marguerites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We are also looking for volunteers and ideas, always. Part of our goal is to reflect an authentic modern Dublin (and Ireland more broadly) to the world, making sure all facets of this brilliant spec fic community are represented. 169
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 20/09/2026We’re looking for volunteers attending @octocon.bsky.social to help staff our fantable! Come have a sit, chat about the bid, and give out ribbons and sweets 🐙 There’s even a sign up form so you can still go to all your favourite items - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 065
Reposted by ajanuaryOctocon @octocon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It's ALIVE! Check out the Octocon 2026 programme featuring lots of panels, talks, workshops, readings, crafting sessions, discussion groups, games, and Meet the Creator sessions where you can chat informally with our guests, both in Cork and online! 🥳 prog.octocon.com #Octocon2026 #Speirgorm 11719
ajanuary @ajanuary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I did multiple things this weekend meeting new people and my conclusion is I’m still pretty bad at it. 120
Reposted by ajanuaryAccessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The same photo could appear on three different pages and require different alt text for each instance. The alt text for an image can vary, depending on the context of the image, its role on the page, and the intended message. 02612
Reposted by ajanuaryCaptain Howdy @captainhowdy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born on this day in 1797. 413840
Reposted by ajanuaryCatherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 29/08/2026We'd love to have you on our programme - and we have some very robust online programming too! Our Online Guest of Honour is Premee Mohamed, if you need any more tempting... 047
Reposted by ajanuaryBrian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Join us, help make our bid a con! Supporting the bid is absolutely vital and even though we are currently unopposed, we still need people to show that support in all the different ways, one of which is definitely financially! Thanks to all who have and will support us! 044
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Have you supported Dublin 2029 yet? If not it’s time to do so! We will be having a rate rise for the cost of a Friend Support in 2 weeks, on the 2nd September 💸 1710
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026In case you missed it, the #LAconV Discord is now open for Attending, Virtual, or One-Day Members of the con! 185
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 16/08/2026We're still looking for volunteers to help out with our Virtual Program needs! It could be YOU! 1612
Reposted by ajanuaryAbigail Nussbaum @abigailnussbaum.bsky.social · 14/08/2026For your entertainment, BSky, I present: a selection of the wallpapers at the holiday cottage I stayed in this week. 3261
Reposted by ajanuaryVajra Chandrasekera @vajra.me · 13/08/2026given that this would break everything from search to screen readers it's a bit like "what if we set fire to the web and hope the robots choke on the ashes before we do" 45314
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 11/08/2026We’ve been asking our volunteers how they got started volunteering and what they enjoy about it. Andrew is on the Bid Committee, is our Technological Services DH, works on our website and is one of our Discord admins - busy guy! ☘️ 🇮🇪 🐑 1121
Reposted by ajanuaryNettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week. 17270842923
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026LAcon has a robust virtual program, and what that means is that we need a robust number of robust virtual volunteers! There are a number of ways you can help out. Right now, we're looking for AV Clippers, Zoom Hosts, and Voice of Virtual volunteers. www.lacon.org/volunteerlacon.orgVolunteers – LAcon V 12418
Reposted by ajanuaryDr. Meg MacDonald @megintransition.bsky.social · 30/07/2026THIS IS EPIC!!! @laworldcon.bsky.social amazing program schedule! 053
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here: the full program for #LAconV is now live! 14228
Reposted by ajanuaryThe TransAdvocate @transadvocate.com · 28/07/2026Reminder: DO NOT buy new HP crap. Nothing. For any reason. Every dollar you give JKR funds her global program of trans and intersex eradication. When you choose to buy new HP crap, you participate in real material evil. 34324
Reposted by ajanuaryFreda Wallace She/Ra @missfreda.bsky.social · 24/07/2026What people are beginning to realise, if they did not know already, is that Rowling is financing the whole UK "gender critical" network. It is a project she is willing to invest millions in. If there were any real journalism in this country, it would be investigated and exposed. 8691211
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 22/07/2026📜 ADVENTURERS NEEDED 📜 Brave souls are sought to join a noble crusade to carry the banner of Worldcon 2029 to the shores of Dublin!! Reward: New friends and eternal glory in worldcon history! Difficulty: All levels welcome, no experience required 1139
Reposted by ajanuaryAussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Did you know that Australia has multiple time zones and that *not all of them use Daylight Savings Time*? This means that at some times of the year we have five time zones, and at other times, three. During Worldcon, we'll only have three. 4154
Reposted by ajanuaryAussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Site Selection is open @laworldcon.bsky.social Your vote provides start up money for #Meanjin2028 #Brisbanein2028. And please support us as Mates/Virtual Mates! Along with WSFS supplement (bought with Site Selection), this is the cheapest way to join the convention www.brisbane28.org/support-us/s...brisbane28.orgSupport the Bid - Brisbane in 28Buy merch, contribute donations, grab an attending membership! Your gateway to support the Brisbane in 28 bid. 01315
Reposted by ajanuaryTawni Monster Mash-all @tawnimarshall.bsky.social · 13/07/2026That money you spend on Harry Potter garbage goes to suing Amnesty International on behalf of ex-spouses of trans people who call themselves "trans widows." 117699
Reposted by ajanuaryGareth Kavanagh @omegar24.bsky.social · 11/07/2026As part of the build up to the vote in 2027 for @dublin2029.bsky.social I am going to be arranging monthly meet-ups in Dublin for any fan who wants to come and hang out and be part of a community. First event is this coming Monday the 13th in Tapped on Nassau St. Come join me from 6pm. 097
Reposted by ajanuaryRaj 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇮🇳💻🖥 (🌻🇺🇦;🇵🇸) @realcainmosni.bsky.social · 05/07/2026#Dublin2029 is bidding to be the site of the 2029 Worldcon. I know some of the team behind it, and finer and stouter folks you could not hope to meet. Please support the bid if you can: dublin2029.iedublin2029.ieFáilte! | Dublin in 2029 094
Reposted by ajanuaryAlex @Plane Sailing Games @planesailinggames.com · 01/07/2026Do you love creative and weird one-page games? If so I strongly recommend visiting the itch site of @ursidice.bsky.social who has loads! He is wonderfully creative and deserves more exposure IMO, so please go and take a look! #ttrpg #onepagettrpg ursidice.itch.ioursidice.itch.ioUrsidice 264
Reposted by ajanuaryAussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Happy #CanadaDay to all our Canadian supporters and friends, and especially to the 2030 #WorldconBidTeam @edmontonin2030.bsky.social 176
Reposted by ajanuaryDr. Meg MacDonald @megintransition.bsky.social · 26/06/2026So super super important question/ call to action for your all- Have you supported @dublin2029.bsky.social yet? Presupports are how bids become cons. Assuming it will just happen doesn't make it happen. If you haven't then I will make a deal with you... dublin2029.ie?fbclid=IwY2x...dublin2029.ieFáilte! | Dublin in 2029 11212
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 23/06/2026We are working to make the #LAconV virtual programming a robust and interactive experience for all, and we need volunteers to help that happen! If you are interested in volunteering in-person or online for virtual LAcon V, please visit our site: lacon.org/volunteer 034
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Come join the fun! We’re looking for new volunteers to join the Dublin 2029 bid team! Just fill in the quick form below and we’ll be in touch - no worries if you don’t have a specific role in mind, we have an amazing Volunteers team who can find the right fit for you! 🔗 buff.ly/cyw1jY5 0107
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 20/06/2026LAcon's virtual team is looking to recruit virtual team assistants to help run online portions of the convention. If you are interested, or have questions about the role, reach out directly to volunteers@lacon.org. Prior cyberspace experience battling rogue AIs not required. LAcon.org/volunteer 157
Reposted by ajanuaryCatherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Come help make us the robustest virtual program a Worldcon has ever seen! 076
Reposted by ajanuaryLos Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We are working to make the #LAconV virtual programming a robust and interactive experience for all, and we need volunteers to help that happen! If you are interested in volunteering in-person or online for virtual LAcon V, please visit our site: lacon.org/volunteer 0197
Reposted by ajanuaryUrsidice @ursidice.bsky.social · 17/06/2026when the job wants to know if you still fuckin 2113
Reposted by ajanuaryMatthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Hey, UK acting people, it would be great if you just came out and said you were totally cool with transphobia instead of making us all wait for the slow trickle of casting announcements for projects with the very openly transphobic lady to know that you suck.variety.com‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Peter Serafinowicz as Peeves the Poltergeist (EXCLUSIVE)Peter Serafinowicz is set to play poltergeist Peeves in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' adaptation for HBO. 351132310
ajanuary @ajanuary.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Spot me in by blue Dublin 2029 tshirt (www.redbubble.com/people/Dubli...)redbubble.comDublin2029 Shop | RedbubbleDublin2029 is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases. 030
Reposted by ajanuaryDublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Thank you to everyone that took part in this year’s all-hands, both in-person and online! Over the weekend we’ve planned heists, created stories, explored Dublin, and even discussed the con. We hope everyone is filled to the brim with new ideas and excitement, and remember - Always Be Con-running ☘️ 0133
ajanuary @ajanuary.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Ready for a weekend of planning for @dublin2029.bsky.social at the CCD 0111
Reposted by ajanuaryhelly🪷 @helena.boutique · 11/06/2026inventing new crimes such as bank rubbery and insurance frog 213042
Reposted by ajanuaryCaroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I get the impression that some people aren't clear what this means. This is the UK state deciding to intervene directly in the healthcare of individual children, depriving them of medicine that their doctors have prescribed for their personal health & wellbeing, in defiance of global best practice. 1824851281
Reposted by ajanuarySophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Believe trans youth. 81728691
Reposted by ajanuaryheadfallsoff @headfallsoff.com · 10/06/2026no other way to say it, this thing in the uk where every single time a non-white person is in the news being accused of a crime we have full on race riots is very very bad 213497731
Reposted by ajanuaryAussiecon5 @aussiecon5.bsky.social · 05/06/2026From now until the deadline we will be reminding you to vote for #SiteSelection. You need to be a member (Attending, Virtual, or WSFS) of @laworldcon.bsky.social to be eligible to vote. www.lacon.org/siteselectio... The Site Selection fee provides voters with a WSFS membership to the 2028 #Worldcon. 01112
Reposted by ajanuaryinnes mck @innes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026important to remember, since the press will rarely remind you, that the UK supreme court is not supreme in the way the US one is. Parliament is sovereign and can overturn or legislate counter to court decisions, they just choose not to 10544172
