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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 14h

Experimenting With AI Part 2. In which ChatGPT balks at alleged erotic content and Google sincerely urges me not to "don't give up on your website". Hilarity ensues (allegedly). www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/10... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 17h

Giveaway: Doors of Durin Leather Journal. Speak “friend” and enter the competition, for a chance to win this lavish, handcrafted tome. www.containsmoderateperil.com/giveaways/20... #giveaway

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

YouTube video of test now available in original post. #LOTRO

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LOTRO: Project Questa. My ongoing attempt to create a voice narration utility for quest bestowal dialogue, using text-to-speech. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #lotro

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Uninstalling Software. The arcane and esoteric art of removing something from your PC. "The power of Christ compels you..." www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Monitoring Your Blood Pressure. I was asked by my Doctor to note my blood pressure for a month. Ever wonder what all the numbers mean? Me too. So I found out. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #health

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

LOTRO: How to Resolve the Patch Server Bug. Should this happen again, here are workarounds for Windows and Steam installations. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #lotro

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fall Guys Matchmaking Bug. How to resolve the endless waiting for 32 players. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #gaming

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Pros and Cons of Reaction Videos. A pointless, parasitical genre with no value? Or an innovative and useful source of analysis? It very much depends on who is reacting. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #music

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Even More Wise Quotes. Aphorisms to make you think, which is something that has fallen out of fashion of late. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #quotes

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

LOTRO and DLSS 5. I tried and failed to apply DLSS 5 to LOTRO. However, it works with Nvidia GPUs. I have updated my original post with some screencaptures. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #lotro

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien - Read by Nicol Williamson. This out of print, abridged version of Tolkien's classic story, is superbly read and captures the fantasy spirit of the book. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #audiobook

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien was first published on 21st September 1937. 89 year's ago, today.

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Who Ate All the Pies?" Oh look, another blog post about losing weight. Except this time I have actually done so. However the process has made me really grumpy. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #diet

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@chopperfireball.bsky.social I'm very pleased to see that you posted a new review on your blog. Hope there's more to come.

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Financial Benefits of Having a Song Featured in GTA VI. Is having one of your songs featured in the biggest video game franchise around a sound business decision? www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #music

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Blaugust 2026 Participant Survey Results. Some fairly clear and positive feedback about the recent festival of blogging. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #blaugust2026

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

LOTRO and DLSS 5. I tried and failed to apply DLSS 5 to LOTRO. However, it raises some interesting questions about the possibilities for future graphics enhancing addons. Note the attached image is a mock up. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #lotro

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I bought new coasters. Standards must be maintained.

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hellraiser: Revival Demo. Atmospheric, true to the films' aesthetic and with an intriguing set up. Not for the faint-heated. So far, so good. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #gaming

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Currently playing through the Hellraiser: Revival demo. So far it hasn't held back on the tropes we've seen in the first two films of the franchise. Great atmosphere and a nasty aeasthetic. Not for the feint hearted.

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sam & Ade Go Birding. Beautiful wildlife photography combined with the wise and thoughtful musings of two friends. Restful and uplifting television. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #TV

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

LOTRO: Game Difficulty and Market Forces. The game got easier for commercial reasons. Some players seem to forget that MMOs are ultimately products. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #lotro

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thinking Out Loud: Tech Edition. Escalating project costs, the importance of financially supporting open-source software and why Steam OS is not a "straight out of the box" Windows replacement. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Blazing Magnum (1976). Is it a hardboiled cop movie in the idiom of Dirty Harry? No. It's an Italian exploitation movie, filmed in Canada, which leans more towards the "giallo" genre. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #movies.

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Unintuitive Software, Incessant Updates and Bloat. I had to ask ChatGPT to help me navigate the Alexa app to add some simple functionality to my Amazon Echo. Utter madness! www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958). An interesting sequel which focuses more upon the Baron's obsession, rather than shocks and jump scares. Great performance by Peter Cushing. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #movies #horror

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Movie Questionnaire. What is my favourite movie quote? My favourite movie scene? What film needs a remake? Do you agree or disagree with my choices? www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #movies

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

60 Years of Star Trek. What's the phrase again? Oh yes. "Never give up, Never surrender". www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #startrek

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Consequences of Increased Web Traffic. How reaching more people online also attracts SEO merchants and other snake oil salesmen. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #blogging

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Blaugust Static Website. A permanent home and community resource is under development. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #blaugust2026

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My Five Ws of Reading. I tackle an interesting questionnaire about my reading habits. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #books

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Boredom. Is the old adage "an intelligent mind is never bored" a spurious fallacy? Do we actually need to experience boredom to contrast other emotions? www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #socialcommentary

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Installing Steam OS on a PC. A list of the problems I encountered and how they were addressed to get things working. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Blaugust 2026 Participant Survey. Did you take part in this year's festival of blogging? Then tell us about your experience. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #blaugust2026

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Giveaway: H. P. Lovecraft 6 Books Collection Boxed Set. Leave a blog comment for a chance to win this set of six paperback books, filled with eldritch horror. www.containsmoderateperil.com/giveaways/20... #giveaway

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends Exhibition. A "grand day out", to coin a phrase. See it if you can. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #tourism

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Exit 8. An unsettling tale of a man trapped in a never-ending maze of subway corridors as he tries to leave a station. Thoughtful, intelligent and well crafted. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/9/... #movies

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Blaugust 2026 Group Project: Lessons Learned. This festival of writing will continue and evolve. As it should. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #blaugust2026

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Gaming Momentum. The point where you come to grips with a video game, master it and start making progress. Then something comes along and stops that process. A few thoughts on the matter. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #gaming

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Should I Stay or Should I Go? A theoretical post in which I considered the various aspects of migrating my website to a new host. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #technology

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Theatrical Version or Director's Cut Part 2. Less is not necessarily more. Five films where a subsequent longer version is superior to the original theatrical release. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #movies

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

More Projects. Installing Steam OS on my PC. Learning to draw again. Global Domination. So much to do, so little time. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #projects

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Song Lyrics of Note. A selection of song lyrics that I think have something relevant to say. Plus the pleasure of listening to songs in a different language. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #music

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Lost Continent (1968). This film starts as a gritty nautical drama and ends with killer seaweed and the Spanish Inquisition (which no one expected). www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #movies

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Blaugust 2026 Group Project: Staying Motivated. A few thoughts on this perennial issue. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #blaugust2026

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Roger Edwards @rogertayloredwards.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The Idiot Box. Too many TV shows are a continuous treadmill. But I enjoyed Alien Earth and like that TLC resurrected Mock the Week. www.containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/8/... #TV

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