#eighties — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #eighties, aggregated by home.social.
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being gay in Britain meant living in the shadows
I grew up in a time when being gay in Britain meant living in the shadows. The 80s were loud with music, fashion, and rebellion, but silent when it came to positive queer representation... At Sixth Form, being 'different' was enough to make people afraid to be seen with you... Music became my friend, my voice, my protection. HEAR THE VERSION THE WORLD TRIED TO BURY“Quick truth.Streaming is convenience. Bandcamp is support.If you want the real version of what I create — the full-quality […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/being-gay-in-britain-meant-living-in-the-shadows/
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Slave wages for musicians and artists on Spotify and many other major platforms, except bandcamp and Amazon
Now I'm going to be honest here, at three pence or less for each stream that you get you can see that you have to have over like 10,000 or more to even get something stupid like 10 pound and so that's not really enough money to pay for services and to save money you have to do everything yourself. So years ago I did this video and to help artists by giving them real money even if it is 50 pence for a song please go to bandcamp Click on link 🔗 for music in comments or bioWatch video by […] -
Book Review: ‘Killer on the Road’ by Stephen Graham Jones
I picked up Stephen Graham Jones’s ‘Killer on the Road’ because I’d heard good things about him.
Also, the cover gave off eighties vibes, and I’m a sucker for that kind of thing.
Jones’s novella opens with a prologue. A trucker attacks a hitchhiker and eats a part of him, all while talking about a man who can take others’ forms. Yes, it’s grim and gory. From there, we enter the story proper, following Harper, a teenager who’s running away from home. She catches up with her friends, and they begin a road trip together, with her little sister tagging along.
You can guess who they eventually run into.
I almost suggested this to my book club group, and I’m so glad I didn’t. Not because it’s bad, but because it’s gory as hell. It’s certainly not the sort of thing I’d recommend to non-horror aficionados.
The story takes place in one night, and you can feel that frantic energy as the hours tick by. The novella’s length works in its favour; there is little breathing room, and the deaths hit hard and fast. It’s an adrenaline shot of a story that I could envision: Jones has a cinematic way of telling a story.
On the flip side, the length also hurts the story. Some of the characters’ reactions to what happens fall a little flat. I know they’re teenagers and still lack fully developed prefrontal cortices. But still, I’d expect more freaking out and panicking than the calmness Jones presents us with. Something about it didn’t read true to me. I know that by avoiding emotional meltdowns, Jones kept up the pace. But the protagonists often feel psychopathic in their detachment.
The villain himself was quite cool. Eating human parts to become a copycat, trying to fit in with the rest of the world. Storing jars of eyes and fingers along the highway. It was all rather unsettling. I liked the idea behind it all, even if the ending felt rushed and anticlimactic.
Even so, I’m curious to check out Jones’s other works, particularly his full novels. ‘The Only Good Indians’ and ‘The Buffalo Hunter’ kind of call to me, so I’ll pick those up in the future.
If you want something that feels like a gory eighties B-movie, ‘Killer on the Road’ takes a bloody good stab at it.
★★★☆☆
#BookReview #eighties #gory #hitchhiker #Horror #stephenGrahamJones #trucker -
Got to love the #retro #c64 #design..
I don't know why, but I want this #commodore #77 (I'll find a reason)!
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The Three‑Point Clarity Framework
article 3 part 3Your signature structure.1. Systemic HarmAggressive advertising is not a Meta problem — it is an industry problem.The same behaviours exist across Facebook, Google, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and every major platform.2. Regulatory MomentumMeta’s losses create legal precedent.States now have leverage to challenge the entire advertising ecosystem.3. Industry‑Wide TransformationIf Meta is forced to redesign its systems, every major platform will follow — voluntarily or […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/the-three-point-clarity-framework/
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Facebook: The End of “You Didn’t Ask for This” Advertising
Facebook’s advertising model is built on interruption.You scroll, and Facebook throws suggestions at you — products, pages, groups, videos, political content, emotional triggers, and behavioural predictions.This model is now legally vulnerable.Three things will change first:1. Forced Suggestions Will Be RestrictedFacebook will no longer be able to inject content you didn’t ask for simply because the algorithm predicts you might react to it.2. Behavioural Targeting Will Be LimitedThe […] -
“Symphony of Solitude” by JAYLEEBENJAMIN
"Symphony of Solitude" by JAYLEEBENJAMIN Symphony of Solitude is a song about the kind of loneliness that comes from being visibly different in a world that rewards invisibility.It’s about the years spent walking through life feeling like an outsider - not because of anything you did, but because of who you are, how you look, how you speak, and how people project their assumptions onto you before they ever bother to know you.Growing up mixed-race, gay, and visibly “not the masculine […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/symphony-of-solitude-by-jayleebenjamin/
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Music single”Symphony of Solitude” by JAYLEEBENJAMIN 2
Symphony of Solitude is a song about the kind of loneliness that comes from being visibly different in a world that rewards invisibility. It’s about the years spent walking through life feeling like an outsider - not because of anything you did, but because of who you are, how you look, how you speak, and how people project their assumptions onto you before they ever bother to know you. Growing up mixed-race, gay, and visibly “not the masculine template,” you didn’t have the option […] -
THE COLLAPSE OF AGGRESSIVE ADVERTISING: FACEBOOK, GOOGLE, AND THE NEW RULES
ARTICLE THREE parts 1For more than a decade, digital platforms have relied on a simple formula:predict what you want, push it at you, and keep pushing until you click.Facebook perfected it.Google industrialised it.Instagram and TikTok normalised it.And YouTube built an entire creator economy on top of it.But the Meta case has changed the direction of travel.The legal pressure applied to Meta is not limited to Meta — it applies to the entire advertising ecosystem.The behaviours under […] -
Voo Voo was ACE! Especially I dug how they smoothly switched genres, sometimes mid-song. But they always sounded themselves.
At least these genres were included in their show: #jazz, #funk, #reggae, #punk, #eighties #newwave, #stonerrock (with baritone sax in the riff section)… and then there were those mellower songs with that #opera singer… Like… wtf!
Many other bands would’ve made this sound pretentious gimmickry, but not Voo Voo. It was just… natural.
And girls danced. Of course they did.
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youtu.be/7vigtUtyBn0
And this is me indulging in an obscure interest. Again
#OneTakeMan #InOneTake #Review #MovieReview #Animation #SciFi #80s #Eighties #Action #Adventure #SciFiReview #ActionReview #AdventureReview #AnimationReview #40thAnniversary
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Mullion Garden Glean calls for helping hands this Sunday https://www.allforgardening.com/1920793/mullion-garden-glean-calls-for-helping-hands-this-sunday/ #App #CornishRadio #CornishStation #cornwall #Cornwall'sRewindRadio #DAB #eighties #garden #LocalRadio #LocalRadioForCornwall #music #Nineties #Noughties #Online #Radio #RetroMusic #RewindRadio #SmartSpeaker
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Visitors enjoy sweet new feature at Trenance Gardens’ Wisteria Bridge https://www.allforgardening.com/1919656/visitors-enjoy-sweet-new-feature-at-trenance-gardens-wisteria-bridge/ #App #CornishRadio #CornishStation #cornwall #Cornwall'sRewindRadio #DAB #eighties #garden #LocalRadio #LocalRadioForCornwall #music #Nineties #Noughties #Online #Radio #RetroMusic #RewindRadio #SmartSpeaker
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The Mission: A Spiritual Blueprint Made Visible
The Mission: A Spiritual Blueprint Made VisibleEverything I create — from The Principles of Love and Compassion to Rise Above the Hatred to Rebel With a Cause — is built on the same spiritual architecture:- love as a revolutionary force - compassion as clarity - justice as spiritual responsibility - identity as sacred - difference as divine - truth as healing - rebellion as awakening - art as transmission This is not performance. This is not branding. This is not […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/the-mission-a-spiritual-blueprint-made-visible/
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Why “The Principles of Love and Compassion” Still Matters
Why “The Principles of Love and Compassion” Still MattersMy first album was the seed of everything I create now. It was the moment I realised that love and compassion are not soft — they are revolutionary.It remembers:- the spiritual truth beneath the noise - the humanity beneath the politics - the dignity beneath the discrimination - the divine nature of difference It was ahead of its time because I was ahead of my time.---The World Forgets Because Forgetting Is […] -
Musical Interlude: And somehow this half-forgotten song from nearly 40 years ago came to mind today. Weird how that happens. But here it is.
"Keep Your Hands to Yourself," performed by the Georgia Satellites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WonOudGMSdc
#MusicalInterlude #GeorgiaSatellites #SouthernRock #Memories #Eighties #Music
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Children across Cornwall discover the magic of gardening with Big Sunflowers campaign https://www.allforgardening.com/1912040/children-across-cornwall-discover-the-magic-of-gardening-with-big-sunflowers-campaign/ #App #CornishRadio #CornishStation #cornwall #Cornwall'sRewindRadio #DAB #eighties #garden #gardening #LocalRadio #LocalRadioForCornwall #music #Nineties #Noughties #Online #Radio #RetroMusic #RewindRadio #SmartSpeaker
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Outsourcing, Contractors and Medical Providers: The Cost Explosion in civil service
PART 2 — Outsourcing, Contractors and Medical Providers: The Cost ExplosionThe public has no idea how much money is wasted on outsourcing.Inside DWP, HMCTS, and other departments, you saw:- cleaning companies failing to clean - catering companies failing to provide safe food - maintenance companies failing to fix basic issues - medical companies failing to assess correctly - debt collection companies failing to collect - training companies failing to train - casework companies […] -
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Why my songs and “Rebel With a Cause song” Exist?
Why my songs and “Rebel With a Cause song” Exists is for this reason. Backlash against equality and inclusion and LGBT.Rebel With a Cause is the sound of refusing to bow to systems built on lies. It is the sound of clarity cutting through confusion. It is the sound of someone who has stopped asking for permission to exist.It remembers:- the activists who fought before us - the communities who resisted in the shadows - the people who were punished for telling the truth - the ones who […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/why-my-songs-and-rebel-with-a-cause-song-exist/
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Rebel with a Cause: The Story Behind the Outcast Rebel Movement
Love as a revolutionary force" Rebel with a Cause: The Story Behind the Outcast Rebel Movement : rebel with a cause musicactivist electronic music, UK rebel artist “Rebel with a cause” isn’t a slogan - it’s my life. For over 25 years I’ve stood up for LGBTQ+ people, disabled people and workers who’ve been ignored. My music is the voice of that fight.The album I’m a rebel with a cause - the mixes captures the energy of resistance through electronic and dance-driven soundscapes. […] -
The queer music outcast universe has finally arrived,
The queer music outcast universe has finally arrived, bringing with it a fresh wave of new music that is set to revolutionize the music scene. This new release is not just a new song, but an audio wave that embodies the spirit of alternative music, with a sound that is both viral and indie. The music vibes are infectious, making it the perfect new anthem for those who crave something different. As part of the underground music movement, this queer music is trending music that is sure to resonate with fans of indie music and alternative culture. With its unique music sound, this new music release is poised to make a significant impact on the music scene, offering a refreshing change from the usual mainstream sound. Get ready to experience the ultimate music experience with the queer music outcast universe, where music lovers can come together to enjoy the best of new music and underground music. https://jayleebenjamin.bandcamp.com LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK - Meet JayleeBenjamin […] -
LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK – Meet JayleeBenjamin
LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK - Meet JayleeBenjamin LGBTQ+ rebel music UK : LGBTQ+ activist musician, UK electronic artist, social justice music If you’re searching for LGBTQ+ rebel music from the UK that speaks openly about justice, identity, trauma and survival, you’ve found it. I’m JayleeBenjamin - an LGBTQ+ activist, union representative, and rebel music artist blending electronic, synthpop and soul with movementdriven storytelling. My releases explore themes of equality, […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/lgbtq-rebel-music-from-the-uk-meet-jayleebenjamin/
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Tortoise found in garden waste at Cornish waste and recycling centre returned home https://www.allforgardening.com/1906688/tortoise-found-in-garden-waste-at-cornish-waste-and-recycling-centre-returned-home/ #App #CornishRadio #CornishStation #cornwall #Cornwall'sRewindRadio #DAB #eighties #garden #LocalRadio #LocalRadioForCornwall #music #Nineties #Noughties #Online #Radio #RetroMusic #RewindRadio #SmartSpeaker
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Knight Rider: Declassified – Watch the new trailer for the documentary here https://bit.ly/4q84xBn
#KnightRider #film #documentary #KnightRiderDeclassified #Eighties #1980s #KITT #DavidHasselhoff #TheATeam #Airworl #TheDukesofHazzard
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Strandbad mit Schirm ist so 80er.
Da passt das Bookazine Got Nexxt mit seiner Ausgabe zu den 80ern in der NBA perfekt.
Allen ernsten Basketballfans sei ein Abo empfohlen: Kurzweilig, gut recherchiert und sehr ansprechend aufgemacht. Dieses Magazin ist ein eigener Urlaub!
#nba #basketball #larrybird #magicjohnson #gotnexxt #80er #heldder80er #eighties #80s #80ssport #bball #bookazine #bookstodon #books #buch #buchtipp #urlaubinitalien #spalding #andrevoigt
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The Taco Bell "Run for the Border" ad campaign didn't really age beautifully.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UELKAEpRZQ0
#TacoBell #ads #border #fastfood #advertising #video #eighties #nostalgia #taco #tv #tvads #advertisements
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RE: https://xoxo.zone/@scruss/116908125968709517
Incredible IMHO 12.5Kbyte #ZXSpectrum #demo Just imagine modern systems being used so efficiently!
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I had this Paid in Full album on #vinyl & had to buy a 2nd copy because I scratched up the first one too much.
I Know You Got Soul - #EricBAndRakim
#music #Youtube #RecommendedMusic #MusicFromMyYouth #eighties #GenX #SongsIGrewUpWith #ListeningTo #MusicTherapy #EarCandy #ListenUp #HipHop #InfluentialAlbums #PowerDuo #Rap #MastersOfRap #AudioOnly
