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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 15/06/2026

My friend made this video of me as Commander Burgess, an Andorian aboard the Artimus, and I absolutely love it. Blue skin, antennae, Starfleet energy. Proper nerd joy. Would you trust this Andorian with the bridge? #StarTrek #Andorian #SciFi #CreativeAI

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/04/2026

night be nice to talk ever in DM or on Signal at signal.me#eu/Nuf9yyXGS.... It may help towards my writings

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 19/04/2026

AI should never become a layer inside life and death decision making. Once systems start generating strike recommendations at speed, “human oversight” can become little more than theatre. That is terrifying. Is this the quiet ascension of AI into power? #AI #MilitaryAI #Ethics #Privacy

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 16/04/2026

Big badge collector moment today. My official Mastodon enamel pins arrived and I’m genuinely so happy with them. Seeing all three together made it even better. A lovely little collector win, and a nice way to support Mastodon too. Official shop: shop.joinmastodon.org #Mastodon #Fediverse

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 10/04/2026

No matter how heavy life feels, you still need to look after yourself. Today I got in the pool, swam 575m in 50 minutes, and decided this is the start of my health journey. No perfect time, just a real one. How are you making time for yourself? #HealthJourney #SelfCare #Swimming

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 09/04/2026

@fediboard.com I downloaded your extension from your website and installed it in Brave on Zorin OS. However, I can't see the extension in the puzzle piece icon, and it doesn't seem to work at all. When I try to re-add it, a pop-up appears saying that I already have it installed.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 07/04/2026

A brutal truth: war and oil shocks are a jackpot for energy giants while ordinary people get higher bills, pricier petrol, and more pressure on food and public services. Who really pays when energy profiteering kicks in? #UKPolitics #CostOfLiving #Energy #Oil

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 06/04/2026

Starmer's problem is bigger than one scandal: bad judgment, No 10 chaos, party pressure and voters drifting away. With Sarwar's quit call and grim polling, it is landing. Is this a wobble or a real leadership crisis? #UKPolitics #Labour #KeirStarmer

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 03/04/2026

This clip is about more than school fines. It asks who really has first authority over a child: parents or the state. Schools should support families, not replace them. Childhood is short. Are rules serving children, or making families ask permission for normal life? #Family #Freedom #Education

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 03/04/2026

This video gets to the point: platforms built to maximise attention cannot wash their hands when young users are pulled into compulsive use. Endless scroll and profit-first design are not neutral. Harm by design should bring accountability. What changes first? #Privacy #SocialMedia #BigTech

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 02/04/2026

This video captures the hidden prison of modern life: not bars, but debt, status, overwork, isolation, and the pressure to obey while calling it freedom. We look free, but live fenced in. Can most people feel that cage, or has it become normal? #HiddenPrison #Freedom #ModernLife

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 02/04/2026

Big Brother Watch calls this out well. Apple's UK age checks push ID checks to the device layer. Adults may need a credit card or ID to prove they're 18, or get child filters by default. Child safety matters, but should your phone work like this? savefreespeech.co.uk #Privacy #Rights

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 31/03/2026

Trans Day of Visibility matters because no one should have to hide who they are. Trans people deserve safety, dignity, joy, and the freedom to live openly. What kind of world do we build when visibility is met with solidarity? #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV #TransRights

Bright, celebratory poster in the colours of the transgender flag, light blue, pink, and white, with stars, flowing ribbons, interlocking hearts, a transgender symbol, and four silhouetted figures raising their arms in unity. Large text reads: “Trans Day of Visibility!”, “Be seen. Be heard.”, “Live proud. Live free.”, “Trans rights are human rights”, and “Visible & valued!”

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 29/03/2026

Proton Mail did not hand over the contents of the inbox, but a Swiss legal order still led to payment data being shared via an MLAT. Privacy is not anonymity. How many people are still confusing the two? proton.me/legal/law-en... #Privacy

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 29/03/2026

YouTube is normalising ID-gated access. If age checks flag you wrongly, Google can ask for ID, a selfie, or a card to restore access. Today, it's age checks. Tomorrow it's Identity by default. support.google.com/youtube/answ... How far is too far? #YouTube #Privacy

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 29/03/2026

KadNap shows your router is part of your threat model too. This campaign hit ASUS routers and edge devices, turning some into proxies. Update firmware, change default passwords, and disable remote admin. Are you checking your router as often as your laptop? #CyberSecurity #Privacy #SelfHosting

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/01/2026

New link in bio 🔗 Find where I live online (site, socials, projects) here: beitmenotyou.link Where did you find me first? #LinkInBio #BeItMeNotYou #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #SelfHosting

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 15/01/2026

Bluesky: Iranian women and ordinary people are fighting for freedom, and the regime responds by cutting the internet. A blackout is a weapon. Share what you can, support digital rights orgs, and keep eyes on Iran. YUNGBLUD nails it in this clip. #Iran #WomenLifeFreedom #InternetFreedom #HumanRights

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 12/01/2026

New blog post: tokenisation could do to Finance what the internet did to information. Fractional ownership, faster settlement, fewer gatekeepers. beitmenotyou.online/how-tokenisa... #Tokenisation #Blockchain #Finance

A neon cyberpunk city at night with "TOKENIZATION" on a giant sign, floating gold coin icons connected by glowing network lines, plus a holographic globe and two figures watching market visuals.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 09/01/2026

Good morning! ❄️ Happy Friday. Early January = fresh start vibes, cold hands, warm cuppa. Small steps count, especially the ones you take on cold mornings. What’s your first move after you wake up? #GoodMorning #FridayFeeling #January #WinterVibes #MorningRoutine

A bright winter sunrise behind frosted window shapes, a cosy mug in the foreground, and a bold, clean “Good morning” headline in warm yellow with icy blue accents.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 25/12/2025

The Book of Making 2026 is going to fuel a lot of Raspberry Pi experiments next year. Expect builds, tests, documentation, and maybe even videos and podcast episodes. Big plans for 2026 👀 #RaspberryPi #Makers #DIY

Cover of Book of Making 2026 from the makers of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine. The cover shows tools, electronic components, LEDs, a Raspberry Pi board, and a Raspberry Pi Pico, with text highlighting maker and hacker projects like custom keyboards, programmable LEDs, battery power, and 3D printed controls.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 18/12/2025

Governments want silence so control is easier. Platforms censor, suppress or quietly shadow ban content to keep people obedient and stop uncomfortable truths spreading. Free speech is not safe when algorithms decide what is seen. #FreeSpeech #Censorship

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 12/12/2025

I have supported geyser.fund to hit King status after backing them with sats. Physical card is on the way, and I cannot wait. Let's keep supporting each other. LET'S GO!

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 24/11/2025

Original post: mastodon.social/@Mastodon/11...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 09/11/2025

What Is Discourse and How We're Using It to Build a New Kind of Community beitmenotyou.online/what-is-disc... #Discourse #OpenSource #Forums #Decentralisation #Community #DigitalSovereignty #BeItMeNotYou #SelfHosting #OnlineCommunity #Privacy

A cyberpunk cityscape glowing with neon reds and blues, showing a luminous circular speech icon symbolising digital communication. The scene has a futuristic, tech-drenched atmosphere with cables, reflections, and illuminated panels. The text overlay reads: “What Is Discourse and How We’re Using It to Build a New Kind of Community” by Michael J Burgess, with the website beitmenotyou.online at the bottom.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 03/11/2025

I’m such a nerd and proud of it. Went full Joker while my fiancée nailed Harley Quinn at Comic-Con. Also set up my new collector’s shelf packed with geeky treasures and nostalgia #ComicCon #Joker #HarleyQuinn #NerdLife #Collectibles #Cosplay #GeekCulture

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A couple dressed as the Joker and Harley Quinn pose together. The Joker has white face paint, dark eyes, and red lipstick smeared into a grin, while Harley Quinn wears a pastel pink and blue wig with matching makeup and a playful expression. The lighting is warm and playful.

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A black shelving unit filled with collectibles and memorabilia. The top shelves feature items like a yellow Mario question block, Marvel and Batman mugs, Harry Potter merchandise, and small figurines. The lower shelves contain grey fabric drawers, with teddy bears and plush toys arranged neatly below.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 31/10/2025

Original post: mastodon.social/@Snoro/11546...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 31/10/2025

Original post: flipboard.com/@ign/anime-n...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 31/10/2025

Original post: eupolicy.social/@Akshay/1154...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 30/10/2025

Follow me on the socials Mastodon: retro.pizza/@beitmenotyou BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/beit... Noster: njump.me/npub123j6zd6...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Original article: www.gbnews.com/news/louvre-...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Original article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/25/o...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Original post: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Original post: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Original post: social.marxist.network/@yogthos/115...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/10/2025

Awww bless them Original post: mas.to/@owlsintowel...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 25/10/2025

Follow me on the social Mastodon: retro.pizza/@beitmenotyou BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/beit... Noster: njump.me/npub123j6zd6...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 23/10/2025

Why Privacy, Self-Sovereignty, Decentralisation, and Freedom of Speech Matter More Than Ever beitmenotyou.online/privacy-self... #PrivacySafety #Censorship #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #DigitalRights #FreedomOfSpeech #InternetFreedom #OnlinePrivacy #Privacy #SelfSovereignty #Web3

Cyberpunk-inspired digital artwork with neon blue and orange glowing circuit-like skyscrapers, featuring the title “Why Privacy, Self-Sovereignty, Decentralisation, and Freedom of Speech Matter More Than Ever” and the author credit “By Michael J Burgess” in a futuristic font.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 16/10/2025

The EU Digital Services Act vs the UK Online Safety Act: Implications for Privacy and Free Speech beitmenotyou.online/the-eu-digit... #PrivacySafety #BigTech #Censorship #ContentModeration #DigitalServicesAct #EuropeanUnion #FreeSpeech #InternetRegulation #OnlineSafetyAct #Privacy #UnitedKingdom

Cyberpunk-style digital artwork showing two glowing signs representing the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act, set against a neon-lit futuristic city. The EU sign features a gavel inside a circle of stars; the UK sign displays a shield with a checkmark. Title and author’s name are overlaid in neon fonts.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 12/10/2025

The Hidden Costs of Convenience: Privacy, Freedom, and Truth at Stake beitmenotyou.online/the-hidden-c... #Autonomy #BigTech #CashlessSociety #Convenience #DigitalFreedom #Misinformation #Privacy #Surveillance

Cyberpunk cityscape with vivid neon reflections that symbolises the cost of convenience to privacy, freedom, and truth.

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 03/10/2025

Original post: nostr.band/note1xwtha6r...

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 02/10/2025

XRP is holding strong above $2.80 support, setting up for an October rally. Analysts see a breakout to $3.66, with possible ETF approvals adding fuel. Full story: cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-pri... #XRP #Crypto

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 02/10/2025

Pi Network still draws millions daily despite delays, centralization concerns, KYC risks, and a 90% price crash. Faith, not fundamentals, seems to fuel the hype. Full story: cointelegraph.com/explained/pi... #Crypto #PiNetwork

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 02/10/2025

Sweden may join the next Bitcoin arms race, rejecting CBDCs and looking to BTC as a hedge against inflation. A bold move that could reshape Europe’s financial future. #Bitcoin #Sweden

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 28/09/2025

Farmers will rally outside Labour’s conference with “Trailers of Truth” protesting inheritance tax changes and warning of a food security crisis. Full story: www.gbnews.com/politics/lab... #UKPolitics #Farming

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 28/09/2025

A GB News live audience member blasted Keir Starmer, calling Britain’s situation “absolutely bonkers” and urging him to “go out and look” at the state of the country. Full story: www.gbnews.com/politics/gb-... #UKPolitics #Britain #Politics

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Michael J Burgess @beitmenotyou.online · 26/09/2025

Read more here: www.theverge.com/news/786323/...

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