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Nicholas J Barlow

@njbarl0w.bsky.social
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A gay 22 year old, who runs gigs, amongst other things. I also write poetry, and proudly come from the Black Country & Birmingham (yes, both of them).

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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
PSA: Stop using AI like a search engine.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
With the rollout of Swift Card scanners at Tram stops, does that mean the West Midlands might *finally* get integrated transport across the network? @richardparkerwm.bsky.social
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
In 10 years time, I suspect we will be facing an Administrative Staff crisis. There will be enough jobs to go around but hyperspecialism into STEAM careers will disincentivise 'general' work. Just a thought.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I'm glad social media feels less addictive for me. However, it highlights what boredom truly feels like. Clearly I need to dust off some hobbies.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Adult content in some ways should have a regulatory body akin to gambling, allowing those who believe they have a problem (or who do) the ability to 'self-ban'. With an ability to remove the ban but with hoops to jump through to do so.
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Adam Kay @amateuradam.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
It's fucking August again.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Rest in peace Ozzy. You did Birmingham proud.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
I am very tempted to set up a series of events for gay singles to meet others. However, the only (possibly hilarious) name I can think of is "Gay Singles In your area". Who knows, maybe it would be a marketing moment.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Every train station should have a resident Mr Bobby. That is all.
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Word of the day is ‘swullocking’, from 19th-century East Anglian dialect: sultry, sweltering, and sudiferous (sweat-inducing).
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
This is an Impossibly scary thing to happen right on our doorstep. Pride is a protest. Never forget that.
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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
"How does it mean to watch that?" "I don't know. I actually have to pee so bad, but thank you." #Eurovision
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X626 @x626.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Whatever cosplay convention Montenegro is at I'm interested #Eurovision
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Calling ASD a “disease” is stigmatizing and without basis. Tracking people with ASD in a database is fascistic and terrifying.
A social media post from FactPost (@factpostnews
) with a verified blue checkmark reads: "RFK Jr. has announced a new 'disease registry' that will track Americans with autism." The post includes two images: a photo of a person speaking at a microphone (left) and the logo of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, featuring a blue eagle and the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES • USA" (right).
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Being LGBTQ+ and attending social groups exposed me to the hidden privilege of being cis. But, also we can't let the rights of our family be taken away brick by brick. Trans rights are human rights at the end of the day.
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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Don’t shame people for not immediately reading all the books they buy. Some books aren’t made to be ready right away, okay? Some books need time to mature. Some books need to cure for a while. Some books are prosciutto, and don’t you forget it.
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Lukee the Vampire Slayer 🌈✌️✏️ @lukee.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Firstly: Trans women are women. This will never change. Secondly: This ruling is going to have horrible consequences and sets back trans rights. Lastly: The LGB part of our queer community needs to show up and support our trans family. They're going to need us more than ever.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Great. Now I need to inject bleach into my eyes.
A humorous image depicting two individuals dressed in matching grey outfits, styled to resemble characters from the movie "Austin Powers." The larger individual, standing behind, is holding a finger to their lips in a "shushing" gesture, while the smaller individual, strapped to the larger one's chest with a harness, has a displeased expression. The background is a plain dark teal color.
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Jason McPearson @jasonmcpearson.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Isn’t catchy enough. How about the #trumpslump or if referencing the stock market the #trumpdump
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Normalising the term 'The Trump Recession' is a small but significant thing that all of us can do. Just as 'The Farage Riots' hit its intended target so this will smack him where it hurts - square in his ego. #TrumpRecession
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Bearwood Parish Council @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Local gas engineer, Kevin Finger, was unfortunate enough to be the target of one of the large birds bowel movements. He was stuck for 20 minutes before evenentually being dug out by people with shovels.
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Bearwood Parish Council @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Amidst rumours about rats 'the size of cats' being seen over the border in Birmingham, as a result of the ongoing bin strikes, we've been alerted to an even *bigger* threat. Alarming reports suggest that some pigeons, left to gorge themselves on discarded food waste, have grown to the size of cows.
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Bearwood Parish Council @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Reminder: For the 3 days following the changing of the clocks, Bearwood Council will NOT be issuing fines for unpunctual observing of the teatime alarm. This gives residents sufficient time to recover from tealag and adjust to the new time.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
This is a very unnerving situation. More noise needs making about this.
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Drew @4484.cool · 28/03/2025
Reminder
"A computer can never be spiteful or horny
Therefore a computer must never make art"
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 27/03/2025
New research alert! 📣 LGBT+ organisations receive just 10p in every £100 of voluntary sector income. We need to do better. Read the groundbreaking LGBT+ Fund Report and join the call to increase funding for a more equitable future. 🔗 Read the full report here: thebrochury.pub/lgbtcons-250215/
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Wow! The number of @bsky.app users just passed 33 MILLION!!! 👏 LETS DO THIS!!
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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
📢 Queer creatives, we need you! If you love making content & want to support LGBTQ+ causes, be our Social Media Volunteer! 🏳️‍🌈 💻 Remote & flexible 📅 24 March 💌 Apply via CV & cover letter/video: hello@proudchangemakers.org Join us & make an impact! ✨ Go to: reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/social-m...
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Deborah Meaden @deborahmeaden.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
What do we think of Kitt? Ooh… I’ve given it away… 💚
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Now finally uninstalled X. Now to try to understand how this app works...
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Blue Box Artworks @blueboxartworks.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
It's #NationalHIVTestingWeek! 🌈 This week is a great reminder to support those affected by HIV. I’m donating 25% of all profits from my Pride-themed badges, keyrings, and bookmarks to @thtorguk.bsky.social, the UK's leading HIV charity. Make a difference! 💙👇 🔗 blueboxartworksstore.etsy.com
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/02/2025
Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus
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Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus
Prime minister takes home test at No 10 with soul singer Beverley Knight to promote HIV Testing Week Keir Starmer has taken a public HIV test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus and to highlight HIV Testing Week. The prime minister took a…
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Bearwood Parish Council @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
You will see Bearwood featured on Sky Max tonight as Ross Kemp encounters our local organised crime gulls.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Happy birthday to me
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Seems like a reasonable combo.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy new year everyone!! May 2025 be the year of connection and positivity!!
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Unpopular opinion: too much emphasis is put on sport/football access and not enough is put on access to culture. It's a game of balance, not either/or.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Who believes in new years resolutions?
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas everyone! May joy be everlasting. For those whose Christmas may not be merry, or for those who don't celebrate - I hope the coming weeks are peaceful and joyous.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
#BTown is back! Fancy coming to Birmingham for a gig night like few others? Come on down! @timsenna.bsky.social www.seetickets.com/event/b-town...
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Reaching out for connection with those you thought you knew. There should be a word for that.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
The most stressful parts of Christmas: Gift buying and food shopping.
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Sometimes dreams can float past, Like counting sheep, I see them jump. Am I waiting for the future to happen, Or am I stuck? I am hoping to see something. Like a vision. Like the last. #poetry #BlueskyThinking
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'Bob Terror Nuts' is an anagram of Robert S Burton. Sorry. @robertsburton.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Bleets
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Tim Senna ♌️ @timsenna.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Spotify Wrapped baby 🎀 Anyone sharing any of these with me in their top 5s? #spotifywrapped
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
As ever, I am living up to the indie reputation
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Nicholas J Barlow @njbarl0w.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Just had a brilliant haircut by #QuartersBarberAcademy #Birmingham Tell me your thoughts. Pardon the rather stern face.
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