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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt)

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Matthew Brown is a geeky #writer from Kent (#UK). I #blog lots. I develop with #PHP for the fun of it (and professionally). I think I am funny - puns abound (you […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mastodon.social/@lordmatt, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Szymon Bęczkowski @owiecc.sheep.observer · 20/10/2026
What bandwidth are you getting on this year’s vaccine? I can barely hear Gates’s voice on mine.
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JonaLendering @jonalendering.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
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Darbo @darbo.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
No one can stop you if you're determined - not even you.
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
A plaster cast replica of a #Mastodon jaw. It was surprisingly large.
A plaster cast replica of a Mastodon jaw. It was surprisingly large. Taken in Canterbury library museum.
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Guillotine Jones, Flâneur @guillotine-jones.beige.party.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026
Dear Fediverse Friends: I'm finally ready to migrate away from geemale, and can use some of that Fediverse savvy to decide on a replacement. The only providers with which I am currently familiar are Tuta and Proton, and I don't really know a lot about either. I am open to suggestions from people […]
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2 Spoopy 4 You @jcrabapple.dmv.community.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
📡 The RSS Universe directory just grew by 15 tools, all of them suggestions from people who read the site and noticed something missing. Akregator, Nextcloud News, ReadKit, News Explorer, Reader Ultra, Leed, Salut, Sikio, FeedCity, micro.blog, Feedlynx, Feed […] [Original post on dmv.community]
The RSS Universe directory site. The headline reads "RSS isn't dead. It's the resistance." Below it, stats show 122 apps and tools across 13 categories, 100% of links verified live. A "What's new" grid lists the 15 additions from the Oct 19, 2026 update: FeedCity, Micro.blog, Leed, Nextcloud News, Salut, News Explorer, ReadKit, Akregator, Reader Ultra, Sikio, feed-repeat, feed-mixer, Feedlynx, Feed Canary and Feed Key.
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Oliver Andrich @oliverandrich.social.tchncs.de.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2026
Happy to see Sikio, my small RSS-based media player, listed on toolbox.rss.here.now. Feeds are still the quiet way out of the silos.
toolbox.rss.here.now
The RSS Universe
A comprehensive and verified directory of RSS readers, feed generators, monitoring tools, and standards for the open web.
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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026
You don't need "alexa" or "siri" if you have a cat. You can say the cats name and all kinds of things will happen. Probably not what you want, but it's still a kind of "voice interface" And you still have a "she who will not be named"
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Medieval Illumination @medieval-illuminations.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026
Bees. Aberdeen Bestiary, England ca. 1200. Aberdeen University Library, MS 24, fol. 63r. #medieval #MedievalArt
Bees. Aberdeen Bestiary, England ca. 1200. Aberdeen University Library, MS 24, fol. 63r.
#medieval #MedievalArt
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Adrianna Tan @skinnylatte.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026
Public housing in Singapore: 40-50 floor apartments on the left. Multi-storey parking on the right. Parking building has rooftop garden. Ground floor has daycare for children, and seniors. Bridge connects from residential to rooftop garden. Within walking […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]
A photo of new style HDB flats in Singapore about 40-50 floors with a connecting bridge at the 15th floor onto the rooftop garden
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J.R. Orci @orci.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
Cat of mystery steps into a sunbeam. #CatsOfMastodon #blackandwhite
A black and white photo of a cat in a dark room, his face lit up by the sun.
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rebecca ravenoak 🏳️‍⚧️ @ggggbbybby.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026
costco had the fun boxes today #CatsOfMastodon
a beige tabby cat curled up in a box, licking catnip off of her lega beige tabby cat sniffing catnip off of her foot with a wide eyed absent look on her face.
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026
Warning, this might be a polymorphed dragon.
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Signs of the Apocalypse @apocalypsesoon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026
#RandomObservations www.instagram.com/p/Decm5Wxj-lk
A pop-culture meme humorously comparing virtual video conference calls to the opening sequence of The Muppet Show.

At the top, an Instagram header bar displays a circular Barbie doll avatar and the username "grew_up_in_the_70s_and_80s".

Just below the header, bold black sans-serif text reads:

"I finally remember what Zoom meetings remind me of."

The main image shows the iconic multi-tiered theatrical arches from The Muppet Show, arranged in a grid-like layout resembling a Zoom gallery view.

Each character appears in their own individual arched booth adorned with glowing white bulbs against a deep purple wall and separated by ornate white-and-gold columns:

The top tier shows the Swedish Chef in his toque, Gonzo in a bowler hat, hecklers Statler and Waldorf in suits, Cookie Monster, and an alarmed Beaker in his lab coat.

The middle tier shows an energetic Animal in chains, Miss Piggy in a lavender dress, Kermit the Frog smiling in the center, Fozzie Bear in his brown pork pie hat and polka-dot necktie, and an accompanying Muppet performer.

The bottom tier shows Rowlf the Dog, Janice in her knit cap, saxophonist Zoot in sunglasses and floppy hat, Camilla the Chicken, and Scooter in glasses and track jacket.
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daniel:// stenberg:// @bagder.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026
There are more referers to github.com/curl/curl from mastodon.social than from Bing. Just saying.
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026
#ThisIsSoStupidButItMadeMeLaugh www.instagram.com/p/DWJgw4NDPRn
A creative LEGO mashup creation shared by the account "brothersbrickofficial," combining Thomas the Tank Engine with the 1989-era Batmobile.

The vehicle rests on a light surface and features the sleek, elongated body of the classic Batmobile, but rendered in Thomas's signature bright blue with red side and hood striping and yellow accents on the front bumper. 

Instead of the Batmobile's iconic jet turbine nose, the front features a brick-built gray face of Thomas the Tank Engine with large expressive eyes, raised black eyebrows, and an open-mouthed grin.

Behind the front fenders, the long streamlined chassis extends back to a dark gray cockpit roof structure and rear bat-fin style tail wings. The vehicle has rubber wheels with silver and red-accented rims.

At the bottom center, a plain black title caption reads "Thomas the Batmobile". 

The black top header shows the account username "brothersbrickofficial" next to a green LEGO brick icon and a music credit reading "Thomas & Friends, Mattel · Thomas The...".
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GhostOnTheHalfShell @ghostonthehalfshell.masto.ai.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026
Well, that pretty much is going to gut their sales. The kids use AI as sobriquet for bullshit and crap
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026
#ThisIsSoStupidButItMadeMeLaugh we all know at least one person who triggers this reaction… www.instagram.com/p/DW2K98amUBB
Digital illustration shared by the social media account "darkmoodstudio," featuring a grumpy cartoon black cat against a muted blue-gray textured background.

The black cat sits upright facing forward, glaring directly ahead with an annoyed expression, narrowed yellow eyes, pointed ears, and a raised curved tail. In its right paw, it holds a small white teacup emitting wisps of steam.

Arched over the top of the cat in bold black serif letters is the phrase:

"YOU SMELL LIKE DRAMA," 

while below the feline, centered on two straight lines, the caption finishes: 

"AND A HEADACHE PLEASE GET AWAY FROM ME".

Along the black header at the top of the post, the account username "darkmoodstudio" appears alongside a verified blue checkmark and a circular profile badge reading "Teezy Carnival".
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026
#ThisIsSoStupidButItMadeMeLaugh the CEOs have some explaining too do… www.instagram.com/p/DbjpWz6NFRI
A humorous digital graphic shared by Instagram account "chriscostello.design" satirizing AI tech branding.

At the top, bold serif text asks: 

"Why Do AI Company Logos Look Like Buttholes?" 

with "AI Company Logos" emphasized in an italicized blue font.

Below the headline, a row of five cute cartoon cats stand with their backs facing the viewer, tails raised, looking backward over their shoulders with wide, sweet eyes. 

In place of their anatomy, each cat displays a well-known AI logo centered on its rear:

A gray tabby cat with a multicolor circular ring logo (Meta AI).

A light-orange cat with a black spiral swirl logo (Mistral / Cohere style).

A small calico cat with the interlocking black spiral emblem of OpenAI.

A solid black cat with a multi-rayed starburst/sunburst logo (Perplexity AI).

A white cat with black spots sporting an orange asterism flower/spark logo (Anthropic Claude).

The background is a clean, pale off-white, and the upper black header displays the poster's username "chriscostello.design" next to a circular profile picture.
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
my various hidden disabilities make stuff like this rage inducing for a variety of reasons… …and since daily life is rage inducing enough lately, i’ll need to back burner this for a bit
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
#ThisIsSoStupidButItMadeMeLaugh schools would look for a way to ban them www.instagram.com/p/DXAdFUeksrl
"An absurd, surrealist meme shared by the account "nocontext.jar," pairing an iconic children's book illustration with bizarre text.

The background features a watercolor illustration reminiscent of Marcus Pfister's classic picture book, "The Rainbow Fish." 

Set against misty, layered shades of ocean blue, several aquatic creatures swim together, led by a fish adorned with sparkling, multicolored scales. 

Surrounding it are other soft-toned fish, including a pale blue fish with large black eyes at the top right and a small yellow-green fish below.

Superimposed directly over the center in large, bold white lowercase letters with heavy black drop shadows is the jarring question: 

"what if nipples clicked in and out like pens"

Along the black header bar at the very top, the account username "nocontext.jar" is shown next to an avatar image and a music tag reading "Tobu · Candyland (Zushi&Vanko Remix)...""
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Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈 @lazarou.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026
A win today for the Greens at least, beating Reform as the Tories collapse #UKPol #UKpolitics #ReformUK #Greens #GreenParty #GPEW
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myrmepropagandist @futurebird.sauropods.win.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
from etsy "big phone scary"
a classic brick 80s cell phone. It's has been categorized as "retro Halloween decor"
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Saustrup @saustrup.mstdn.dk.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
I fell for the Booking.com WhatsApp scam today. There has apparetly been a #databreach at #bookingcom, which provides a little bit of truth to this "please verify your credit card now" scam. They knew my name, my phone number, the hotel I was staying at and the exact dates. That, a little bit of […]
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Deep Space 90210 @ds90210.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
Garak: If you wouldn’t trust their advice then don’t trust their criticism
Garak: If you wouldn’t trust their advice then don’t trust their criticism
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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
October is off to a humiliating start. #cat #cats #catsofmastodon #october #pumpkin #humor #humour
a cat looking very grumpy after its hooman balanced a tiny pumpkin (gourd) on its head
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Michel Patrice @michelpatrice.jasette.facil.services.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
#AOC #Climate #Climatechange
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highly praised and little read @hannah.posts.rat.pictures.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026
Just put my homemade cosmic microwave background rug over the baby’s crib
A homemade latch hook rug of the cosmic microwave background map, hung on a rod over a crib
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026
I'm in a coffee shop trying to think. How the eff does any writer work in this noise
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026
I had a huge panic last night when my #phone refused to charge. It is an #HMD so I was confident it was fixable but at 17% battery, I was not looking forward to my homeward trip today. Fortunately I had #WiFi; I googled the problem; the fix was: Plug it in and restart it. I have no idea why […]
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That Guy You Read On Accident @otakureview.urusai.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
Irony: one of my daily sources of anxiety is being unable to open my bottle of anxiety meds because my hands get too sweaty.
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026
Where do you get your #audiobooks?
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#writesky #amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity #writer #writerreality
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026
Effective altruism forgets to take into account inflation. A quick net present value calculation would show that investing in societal good now would be more valuable than in twenty years mostly because twenty years of compounding good is a heck of a lot.
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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'm down to the last nine copies of this ISS Cat print, so if you want one, please order soon. It's in my shop along with other prints, badges and a zine: www.tomgauld.com/
A view of the International Space Station floating in the stars above the earth. A cat in a space suit floats outside. An astronaut within the station looks out of a window and says "In? But I just let you out."
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026
Drinking coffee to chill and kill some time might not have been the right choice. Now I feel like doing things.
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Indio Gringo ® @paninid.mastodon.world.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
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Frank Sonderborg @fsonder.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
It means no worries for the rest of your days
Name the compound:
HCOONa   Handwritten text in image:Matata
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Sean C. @filmfreak75.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
@autistics #ActuallyAutistic www.instagram.com/p/DcivPPYDbG8
A comforting digital illustration about personal pace and life expectations, framed at the top with an Instagram header for the verified account jess.a.creates.

Against a soft peach-pink background, an illustrated orange tabby cat dressed as an RPG warrior adventurer sits cross-legged on the ground. 

The cat wears a blue helmet with ear cutouts, pauldrons, leather armor straps, wristbands, a sword sheathed on its back, and holds a small round shield. It looks upward with a wide-eyed, innocent, and slightly bewildered expression. Spread out beneath its paws is an opened grid map marked with dotted trails and a red "X".

Above the cat, dark hand-drawn text inside four stacked, rounded white rectangular speech bubbles reads:

"You are not behind.
there is no map
and everyone is
pretending there is."

A small boxed watermark for @jess.a.creates sits in the lower right next to the map corner.
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026
A little while ago, I wrote a blog post brainstorming new and interesting potential uses for #Webmention mostly because I think #Webmentions are cool and more people should play with them […]
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Dan Peterson - Latent Mirror @latentmirror.com · 25/09/2026
The last version of Hobby Hero had an LLM write every hockey game - box score, three stars and a story, 20 times a matchup. It read like the real thing and cost like it too, so I shut it down. The rebuild is plain math: a goal model per team, fed recent form […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
Hobby Hero artifact preview from Latent Mirror
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Vee @veroniqueb99.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Via our friends at @bremaininspain.wsocial.eu #BrexitDisastee #RejoinEU
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
List of Book Marketing Scammers #bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #author #writing #amwriting #writer #writerslife #indieauthor #shortstory #authors #amediting #fiction #booksky inventingrealityediting.com/2...
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Jim Howard-Birt 🐦📸: Photos @jimsphotos.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026
Blue tit #nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling
a small yellow and blue woodland bird
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#authorhabits #writers #authors #writeaway #writinglife
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Jim Howard-Birt 🐦📸: Photos @jimsphotos.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026
Eurasian Robin #nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling
a small red breasted woodland bird
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Jim Howard-Birt 🐦📸: Photos @jimsphotos.ohai.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026
Wren #nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling
a small brown woodland bird
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Matt 🔶 (LordMatt) @lordmatt.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
My blog's #ActivityPub powered posts have stopped showing up for me on mastodon.social and some other instances too. Does anyone have any guesses or ideas as to why?
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