Why is it that ‘banter’ only seems to be appropriate for cis, white, non-disabled, neurotypical men? Funny that.

I’ve come to the conclusion that birthdays, in fact, are absolutely shit and should not be ‘celebrated’.

Back at mum’s as she has a hospital appointment tomorrow. Saw sibling. She said she didn’t know what to get me for my birthday. She’s never bothered before so why start now. Perhaps leaving me alone would be a start. Lawd. 47 tomorrow.

Trying to change account email details is very frustrating. #DeGoogling

A really good blog post about #Fediverse, including #Mastodon and #Pixelfed. blog.sturmsucht.de/fediverse-a-...

Fixed it, #BBC.

Her green plastic watering can…

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. As a cis person, I cannot begin to understand what it’s like being trans or the discrimination and prejudice against the existence of trans people. But I know that by listening to the trans community is the way forward. Governments must do the same. #TDOR

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since the #VirginiaWoolf #statue was unveiled in Richmond. It was 16 November 2022. I was thrilled to be involved in the fundraising, and attended many, many committee meetings, not thinking we’d ever raise the money. wanderwomenproject.com/places/virgi...

Nikita-tas… #Strictly

Erm… hellooooo Nikita! #Strictly

I love Alan Carr, but I hate that he has to say ‘Picture Slam’ after every picture slam. #PictureSlam #BBC

Happiest of publication days to the new #Curae anthology. It’s full of brilliant new work and all proceeds go to Carers UK and Carers’ Trust. renardpress.com/books/the-cu... @renardpress.com 💙📚

I think very useful advice… I’ve got a #Mastodon account, and to be honest, much prefer it over there.

A new blog post from me, the first in a while. #Blog #Freelance #AmEditing peterjfullagar.co.uk/when-things-...

Kazakhstan’s parliament has voted to ban so-called LGBTI propaganda. If approved, the law would silence LGBTI voices & restrict freedom of expression for everyone. We stand with LGBTI people in #Kazakhstan & call on the Senate to reject this harmful law #HumanRights #Equality https://bit.ly/4rcRpLk

For the first time in EU history, someone faces criminal charges for organising a Pride march. Géza Buzás-Hábel, a teacher and organiser of Pécs Pride in Hungary, could be jailed for up to a year, simply for leading a peaceful march for equality. 🧵

#TransAwarenessWeek #LGBTQIA

Day 12: Fire #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025 Reply to *this post* (not the top one!) with the artist, title, hashtag & YouTube link to the 1st song today's prompt word reminds you of (derivatives OK!). Scroll through the replies first—if your song's already there, like it instead of reposting.

New show ideas: The Great British Flip Off - Britain’s best insulter Great British Wipe Off - Britain’s best cleaner Great British Sod Off - Britain’s best lawnmower Great British Face Off - Britain’s best plastic surgeon Great British Jerk Off - Britain’s best wanker #UK #TV #GBBO

Sometimes, you can’t even give editing or proofreading away for free! Almost two weeks ago, I pointed out two typos on an activist group post via message. Got a reply saying thanks. Still not amended. What kind of message does this send? #Editing #Proofreading

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements www.advocate.com/new... #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Whenever I watch #Mastermind, I always think that if I went on it, Clive’s intro to the specialised subject would give everything I knew about it. Just like this one: Questions on Maroon 5, fronted by Adam Levine. Damn, that was all I knew about it.

Post first your ‘exclusive’ on independent platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, or Spout Social - anywhere that isn’t run by a tech-bro billionaire with a political agenda. Then repost later on X, hours after your initial post.

Wow. Never thought I’d listen and take in anything that Kemi Badenoch has to say, but ‘wafflebomb’ is going to become part of my vocabulary. Thanks to Kemi, Nigel, Keir and Rachel for demonstrating it so perfectly at every opportunity they have to speak. #Wafflebomb

And it would’ve been much higher if it weren’t for a number of reasons. For me, the dreadful alignment of transphobes with this ‘party’. Go Green instead.

Very excited to head to London later to go and see La Voix in Drury Lane.

It’s a shame continuing to see people insulting others merely on appearance.

It's getting dark already, and the gardeners are outside with their leaf blowers that sound like chainsaws. Great for #Halloween.

So, Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor will have to move from one royal estate to another royal estate. It’s not like he’s going to be forced to move to a bedsit in Basingstoke, is it?

Hey #LGBTQIA+ and #Queer professionals - are you on #HeyFamm? @heyfamm.bsky.social I’ve only just joined but it looks really good; like a LinkedIn for the Queer community.

I have just used @transactualuk.bsky.social template letter, with some personalisations, to send to my MP to Scrap the Bathroom Ban. The Trans community should NOT be excluded. Let's not go back to segregation. Will you send to your MP too? actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

That feeling when you know you've caught and amended something while editing which makes the text flow more easily. Or when proofreading and you find a straight quote which should be a smart one. Or when you spot that 'photography' is mistakenly spelled 'photograpy'. Much better! #AmEditing

I'm excited but a bit sad to announce that I've left Bellingcat to start a nonprofit investigative outlet focused on the far-right. We're called Decoherence Media, and we're launching today.

This is an incredible day for LGBTQIA+ veterans. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifices. Massive respect to you all. #LGBTAFCM

I was at the gym this morning (shock). I've only just started going back, and this time I decided to have a go at cycling, which was rather nice. However, it was very difficult not to do arm movements when Vogue came on my pods. Maybe next time. #Madonna

I enquired about joining a freelance database for editing and proofreading work within the charity sector. I asked whether it’d be suitable for me. I got a reply saying there’d be no harm in doing so, but it would be doubtful I’d get any work as I don’t have extensive charity editing experience.

It’s Intersex Awareness Day today, 26 October. You are not a taboo. Never have been and never will be.

So, Sarah Pochin says she phrased her words poorly. No - she phrased her words in a racist way, because she is a vile racist.

I got this as a testimonial: As a writer I find my relationship with an editor to be crucial. Peter has been one of the best editors I’ve worked with. Constructive and helpful. No unnecessary comments just for the sake of making a comment.

I got this as a testimonial: As a writer I find my relationship with an editor to be crucial. Peter has been one of the best editors I’ve worked with. Constructive and helpful. No unnecessary comments just for the sake of making a comment.

Oh look. Your Party continuing to block.

they’re so supportive of us they’re currently blocking every trans person and every trans supportive cis person. maybe have a word with your comms teams, @zarahsultana.bsky.social.

@yourparty.scot Why are you blocking trans people?

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 📈 Since the election of our new leadership team, our membership has doubled, now sitting at more than 140,000. And this is just the beginning: join.greenparty.org.uk

According to early data from the Ask Us Europe Study, most people with HIV have never had a discussion with their healthcare provider about new treatments. Is this true for you? If you live in Europe and are on HIV treatment, please tell us about your experience (should take 10 min). bit.ly/4oqzvCG

Hi all - am expanding my follows of #LGBTQIA and #Queer charities and non-profits, both here in the UK and international. Doing the same on LinkedIn. Can you drop links to profiles below and then I can follow? #Charities #NonProfits

60,000 signatures for the @nionwomen.bsky.social petition for cis women opposed to their names being used to justify transphobia, notinourname.org.uk

We’ve welcomed Kauna, a bisexual woman from Namibia, to Micro Rainbow safe housing in the West Midlands! 🏳️‍🌈 Now she can begin rebuilding her life in safety 💜 Help make more arrivals like this possible 👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al... #ChangingLGBTQILives