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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Joined February 2009
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Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Never ceases to amaze me how many folks who’ve heard RATM are in Paul Ryan mode, having literally ZERO understanding of anything that band was about and even less understanding where any of us might stand on contemporary issues. Recently was talking to a couple at a restaurant who were big fans of “Killing In The Name”. The nice lady said, “I love that song. It helped me rage against my parents and later against the jab!” I said, “Ma’am that song is about racist cops who often behave like the Ku Klux Klan in service of historical white supremacy and are boot licking lackeys and thugs of the racist capitalist ruling class.” She sat there chewing and blinking, chewing and blinking.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Those shocking reasons why Taylor Swift was granted special security
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
I’ve had exactly the same experience. Sometimes I wonder if they’re bots such is predictability of abuse. Either there’s a growing number of people who use X simply to hurl insults (strange kicks) or filters are no longer there post Musk. Either way, depressing.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Starting to wonder if using this space to post interviews etc is worth it anymore. More often than not now my notifications are flooded with abuse from people who haven't listened/watched/read the interview or article but who aim personal insults regardless (even if the work isn't actually mine).
It used to be worth using X as a reporting tool - to post updates on stories or info which people might find useful through the day but increasingly I dread pressing send on here because the response will almost always be abuse. While I don't have notifications on for X, or spend a lot of time looking at replies, the predictability of this is now is making me tune out. Why bother?
It's a shame, because I still think X can be a useful tool for reporters and those who want instant news and analysis but it also used to be a space full of people with interesting things to say - now it's mostly mean and bitter. All for criticism, debate and chat but just lobbing insults diminishes X for everyone. Not sure what the answer is.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Why is the life-saving helicopter funded by charity, but the royal's helicopter is funded by the taxpayer?
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Tory leadership hopeful...🫠
In just 3 months the 20mph change saw:
Total number of casualties down 26%.
Number killed/seriously injured fall 23% .
Those killed fall 55% .
Slight injuries down 27%.
Other benefits appear to include delays in meeting James Cleverly.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
James Horncastle and James Richardson getting awards in Italy and pulled by TNT Sports for Joe Cole and Matt Smith.
Feels like there's few industries where merit matters less sometimes.
On the sidelines of tonight's event on sport industry, Amb @InigoLND bestowed the honor of "Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy" to @JamesHorncastle and @acjimbo for their great contribution in promoting Italian football and strengthening the cultural ties between 🇮🇹 and 🇬🇧
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Why we need professional journalists: @JDVance rep tells @wsj about Anna Kilgore, a Springfield OH woman whose cat went missing in August, so @Kris_Maher drives to her house. She found the cat in her basement and apologized to her Haitian neighbors.
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
🎤Three North East MPs were gifted tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
⚽️Four received free football tickets.
@TheNorthernEcho has compiled all the gifts given to MPs that were declared in August and September.
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thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2…
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Calling out to schools and colleges: are your pupils budding journalists? See our @sunderlanduni future journalism stars competition @LeeHallTweets @ByNeilMac @Neilfarrington @lizlambjourno sunderland.ac.uk/events/futu…
Neil Macfarlane retweeted
Hello freshers and welcome to @sunderlanduni
Our doors are open and we really hope we see you soon in our cafe and venue