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I’ve just realized that I haven’t been posting anywhere in quite a while… not here, TikTok, Clapper, or even the book of faces. I’m stuck in a doom scrolling loop. Kinda sick of that, tbh.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Wait a minute… two things. Thing one: you have an OF??? That makes me ridiculously happy. Thing the second: People are hating on you about it? Don’t they realize that you’re an absolute fucking delight? Screw em.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

LOL I had a streak of 3 different flights like that and my friends were like “how The fuck do you keep doing that?” “I’m just that good” 🤣

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Yeah! TikTok is back! Or is it? It seems very different. For instance, lives were down all day yesterday and most of this morning… And has anyone seen or heard a peep about any protests? I even searched for protests and came up empty. I find it hard to believe.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Isn’t it though? I made the mistake of joining in the mass follow nonsense on the clock app. I’ll be giving that sucker a workout this week

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

And just when I was going to write a whole series about TikTok, it’s back online. I’ll be happy later, right now I’m too worried about having the rug pulled out from under me again.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

One of the hard parts of the TikTok ban has been the roller coaster ride of hope and despair. Even now, after TikTok pulled the plug, there’s more uncertainty. The longer statement was from last night, the short one, this morning.

Notification on TikTok app immediately after shutdown:

Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now
A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.
Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now.
We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!

Notification on TikTok app the following morning:

TikTok is temporarily unavailable
We're working hard to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I’m not crying. Glad to see you here, and I’ll be following you on YouTube.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

That’s some pretty determined dust.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Yeah I’ve been interested in getting solar too, but getting a straight answer out of any of ‘em is frustrating!

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Feels good when you can save your daughter $480 by doing the (quoted $600) car repair for her. And I didn’t even have any extra bolts!

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’m thinking about rearranging the front room this weekend. Let’s have a contest! How many bottle caps will I find under the couch? (You cat owners will know this game)

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My dog is sad because his daddy can’t seem to get any traction here either. 🤣

My dog on the couch, hating having his picture taken.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Looks wonderful! Now I want fresh bread.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Aaah Saturday… where the anxieties from work give way to the guilt of all the stuff I’m supposed to be doing instead of sipping coffee in my robe at noon. ☕️ coffee wins

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Good morning, happy Saturday! ☕️ How’d your presentation go, Phil? @jenwalkersf.bsky.social @xwidep.bsky.social @yobik.bsky.social

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

One thing I’m really liking about Bluesky is that I’m seeing posts from around the world. What? No algorithm filtering posts by location?

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Good morning everyone ☕️ Happy Friday! It’s 11 am and I feel like this bee, I need a nap!

Bumble bee taking a nap on a hosta flower.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

You got this, buddy. Go get ‘em!

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Looks like whatever she chose for a handle was rejected for some reason?

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Yep! But is that Yohani’s handle?

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David Dark @daviddark.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

There are so many ways to love God.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

But yeah, free speech, right? 🙄

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

In the early days of Twitter, it was easy to make friends. Our group called ourselves “The Dobernerds” and we’d all get on and talk, joke, promote each other’s blogs, play music on blip. fm (remember that site?) and just have fun. I get that vibe here. It’s been a long time.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Welcome! Bluesky has a bit of a learning curve, but it’s worth it!

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Everyone is thrilled with all the followers they’re getting, and here I sit with 9. (And I’m sure 2 of those are bots) 🤣

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Remember back in the day, one of the deciding factors in choosing an ISP was how much space they’d give you for a personal website? Why isn’t that a thing anymore?

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I got that same feeling. I’m real close to downloading my data and then nuking my accounts over there from orbit

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I got so used to being a quiet observer over on the dumpster fire, I forget I should post stuff once in a while. Not to self: make them better than this

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

How could anyone say no to that?

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I was going to follow you for that one… saw that I already am, so yeah 🤷‍♂️

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Crumple paper in my house at your own risk. (Especially receipts) My cat will come running and bug you until you throw it, so he can play fetch.

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Have to print this again, managed to snap the last one while taking it off the build plate. (I got impatient) It says “love” We need more of that. #3DPrinting

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MadMan459 @madman459.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I got my invite and signed up like 9 months ago, then basically did nothing with it until last week. There is a bit of a learning curve here, so I’ve really appreciated seeing those posts!

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