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Andy Mackay

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Dad:husband:Geek. Digital Guy for local charity. All views my own etc…

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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
You know how weekends are there for relaxing… turns out taking the kid and friends bowling, while not relaxing, does make me need a nap. So that counts right? #photography #parenting
An image of a bowling alley with a green tinge from the lighting you can see two sets of lit up white pins on the end photo itself is taken using a old-fashioned filter effect 
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Alright internet ? iOS27. What should I try out on it then?
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I’ve just asked ChatGPT to make me a list of unprecedented events (within a mainstream UK affecting context) that have happened in my lifetime. I… need a glass of wine, a nap, or something…
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
There’s this wet stuff falling from the sky in Exeter, I think I remember this, rain is it?
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Well. That was a weird trip to Sainsbury’s
Severe Alert
Issued by the UK Government
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There is a very high risk of wildfires nationally. Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks. Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk.
Follow official updates and report signs of fire immediately by calling 999. Search gov.uk/alerts for more information.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Looking for a new role with an amazing Christian organisation in Exeter? This involves supporting some fab young people in the city centre and Exwick areas. ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/kVRUMTL...
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Tenancy Support Officer (Stage 3 & 4)
About the roleWork alongside young people living in YMCA Exeter's supported housing as part of our Stage 3 & 4 team, helping them to sustain their tenancy, develop life skills, and prepare for indepen...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Looking for a part time role? The YMCA are looking for a support worker based mainly over at Newcourt. ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/tYtpsMF...
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Support Worker (Stage 2)
About the role Join our Stage 2 team and play a central role in helping young people build the skills and confidence needed for independent living. You'll plan and deliver group work programmes and tr...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Housing Support team is expanding, take a look! ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/QurpX3V...
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Support Worker (Stage 1)
About the roleProvide housing-related support to young people living in YMCA Exeter’s Stage 1 accommodation. You’ll help residents sustain their accommodation, develop life skills, and prepare for ind...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Please excuse me, I’m just off to climb into the fridge.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Proper meat-and-potatoes old school scandal. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Looking for a support role within Exeter? ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/VAjtO5L...
ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk
Male Support Worker
About the role Provide housing-related support to young people living in YMCA Exeter’s Stage 1 Accommodation. You’ll help residents sustain their tenancy, develop life skills, and prepare for indepen...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Looking for the x ray department
A dark photo of a long corridor in the hospital there are some light in the background
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
When you make plans to go for a nice walk, and your body wakes you up with cramp.
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Ben Bradshaw @benbradshaw.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I hope the Labour Party press office is compiling a long list of clips & quotes from Farage, Badenoch, the Tories, Reform & almost all UK right wing commentators who condemned Keir for not joining the Trump/Netanyahu attack on #Iran & are now pretending they didn’t because oil prices are going up.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"Jews don't belong in American society." Imagine a sitting member of Congress tweeting that. You can't. Thankfully, it'd never happen. And *if* it did, it'd be the end of their career and the biggest story in America. But Ogles can say this about Muslims without any censure.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Newspapers that told their readers austerity, Brexit, Johnson & Truss would be brilliant are attacking the British Prime Minister for not unquestioningly following a lunatic President into an illegal attack. And on social media, he gets attacked from the other 'side' for doing the precise opposite!
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
If someone could find me a fully working chest to replace this rubbish set, that would be great. #Asthma
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 06/02/2026
We found that Grok AI generated an estimate of 3 million sexualized images in just 11 days. AI is following social media by putting profit ahead of safety, creating a toxic online environment for kids and women. The era of platform self-regulation must end. Agree? Add your name 👇
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Social Media Platforms Regulation for A Safer Internet
Social media and AI platforms monetize harms, abuse & extremism - at the expense of people's safety. It's time lawmakers hold platforms accountable & make our digital spaces safer. Join CCDH and call for social media and AI regulation.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Well. This is new. (More confirming I have a viral “thing” rather than anything concerning!)
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
While a current public debate is about social media and young people, should we take a moment to ask, “Won’t somebody think about the old folks?”
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Anne McKinnell 🇨🇦 @annemckinnell.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Photography isn’t about making perfect images. It’s about being in a place, paying attention, and noticing the good and beautiful things that are still here. #landscapephotography #photography #photographersofbluesky #dronephotography #naturephotography
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
There was something about the blast of light against the muted winter colour that caught my eye. #street #photography #devon
Bright colours of “regency palace” arcade contrasting against the winter vibe
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Kemi going to bat for the non-consensual, violent, child porn app formerly known as X.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This train is now leaving Exeter Central… #Exeter #Photography
Photo of two benches with the Exeter Central sign in between
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
“Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame” The abuse is widespread, writes ⁦‪⁦‪Taylor Lorenz‬⁩ for Zeteo. But instead of apologizing, Musk has gleefully encouraged the behavior, praising Grok’s ability and promoting the tool.
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Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
The abuse is widespread. But instead of apologizing, Musk has gleefully encouraged the behavior, praising Grok’s ability and promoting the tool.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/01/2026
Elon Musk’s xAI announces it has raised $20bn amid backlash over Grok deepfakes
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Elon Musk’s xAI announces it has raised $20bn amid backlash over Grok deepfakes
AI company’s chatbot faces criticism over its generation of sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and girls Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has raised $20bn in its latest funding round, the startup announced Tuesday, even as its marquee chatbot Grok faces backlash over generating sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and underage girls. xAI’s Series E funding round featured big name investors, including Nvidia, Fidelity Management and Resource Company, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, and Valor Equity Partners – the private investment firm of Musk’s longtime friend and former Doge member Antonio Gracias. The funding round exceeded its initial $15bn target, according to xAI’s press release. The company touted Grok’s image generation abilities in the announcement of its latest funding round Continue reading...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
It is Sunday today right?
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Well, our 2026 has started with digging a tiny grave for a family pet. Here’s to a duller day tomorrow…
Photo of someone putting a spade in grass with text overlayed saying “sound of digging in wet grass”
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Today is Monday, And no, no one knows when bin day is.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
After binge watching Stranger Things, I attempted to take a few images in that tone. I don’t think I’ve nailed the look, I’m liking the subtitle look. #Photography #Devon
Photo of ominous path through trees silhouette against the dark sky. Subtitles style text says ominous stinger plays.Photo of ominous path leading to a lonely country house. Subtitles style Text says [sound of indistinct screaming]Spooky dark image of the church building silloted against a dark sky with subtitles style text saying and if I only could I’d make a deal with God
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/12/2025
Minecoins, V-Bucks or Robux? How to give virtual cash to gamers
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Minecoins, V-Bucks or Robux? How to give virtual cash to gamers
Weighing up a last-minute present but perplexed by in-game currencies? Here’s how to give gifts for Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite and more
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
If you were an inhaler, where would you be?
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
So, Manchester City verses Exeter then…
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
GUTFELD: “I love that the peace price went to Trump and not Greta Thunberg.” TURNER: “Because it was created it for him.” GUTFELD: “So?” TURNER: “There were no other candidates.”
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
When I went to Manchester, and forgot how to speak to people. Again. #blog #travel open.substack.com/pub/kindacon...?
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Dazed and confused in Manchester
When I found myself in Manchester, and lost the ability to ask sensible questions.
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Read this. A scrappy indie outlet standing up to Farage’s bullyboy lawyers in a way that should shame better-funded outlets
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 23/11/2025
The digital version of our Nathan Gill timeline is now online ⬇️⏳ www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
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Reform UK and Russian bribes: a Nathan Gill timeline
As Reform’s former leader in Wales is sentenced to ten and a half years for taking bribes from a pro-Russian actor, here's a chronology of his actions and the wider context of Putin, Ukraine and Brexi...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Looking for a new youth work role in Devon? #Exeter #Devon ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/GoC23UB...
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Youth and Communities Worker
About the role: Deliver engaging youth work sessions, activities and events for young people across Broadclyst, Tithebarn and West Clyst. You'll help create safe, welcoming spaces where young people ...
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite. (Note also the line about pronouncing his name.) www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Looking for a youth work role in Exeter? ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk/jobs/dlXI8Wj...
ymcaexeter.carefriends.co.uk
Youth and Communities Worker
About the role: Deliver engaging youth work sessions, activities and events for young people across Broadclyst, Tithebarn and West Clyst. You'll help create safe, welcoming spaces where young people ...
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Construction. #Manchester #Building #photography
A photo showing a skyscraper being built on the skyline
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 15/11/2025
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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Michael Shaw @mrmichaelshaw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset. This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI. Except... it's bollocks.
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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 09/11/2025
The niche moment I'm waiting for is Kemi Badenoch denouncing whichever government was in charge when Davie was appointed.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
The inside view. #FireworksNight #Bonfirenight
A women looking out at fireworks
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
When it turns out, being healthy, tastes kinda… interesting #blog #winterflu
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The quest to do the simple thing
When man flu led to desperate measures
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Center for Countering Digital Hate @counterhate.com · 08/11/2025
Teenagers are turning to ChatGPT for advice. But CCDH's new research shows that OpenAI's chatbot is exploiting teens' vulnerabilities & betraying them. Learn more in our report ⤵️
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Fake Friend: How ChatGPT is betraying teenagers
CCDH's new research shows that Chat GPT can give dangerous advice to teens about self-harm and suicide, eating disorders and substance abuse.
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Light it up. #BonfireNight #Bonfire #Fireworks #Fire #photography
A bonfire with fireworks overhead
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Andy Mackay @andymackay.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Somewhere, above the sky. #traveling #travel #clouds #photography
A style photo taken through a aircraft window the blinds thee quarters way down. Can see clouds outside.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/11/2025
I’m a teenager who was lured into the manosphere. Here’s how to reach young men like me | Josh Sargent
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I’m a teenager who was lured into the manosphere. Here’s how to reach young men like me | Josh Sargent
Masculinity is almost always presented as toxic on my feed – but we need constructive alternatives to give hope to those who feel lost, says Josh Sargent
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