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My name is Ian Parr, I am a web developer & UX designer. I have adopted a cat (prev. pony, owl). Co-org #FrontEndSheff / #frontendnorth Also on mastodon.social/@devolute (yay) & twitter.com/devolute (lol)

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Senator John McCain has been dead & buried for more than 7 years, but I'll wager anything that he still managed to get an erection this morning. #Iran

28.02.2026 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Chad presenting with a Pokรฉmon screenshot.

Chad presenting with a Pokรฉmon screenshot.

Even though #WCAG AAA isn't always imperative, it's full of goodies - like timing issues - still of benefit to some of your users (*whispers* & may bring some conversion rate wins, fellow savage capitalists)

Impromptu pokemans example ties this into games: @kitation.co.uk #FrontEndSheff #a11y

26.02.2026 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
PVA band performing in Sheffield.

PVA band performing in Sheffield.

Great to see #PVA return to #Sheffield last night and Sidney & Matilda the perfect sport to see them. I spent ages with their first album and their 2nd deserves investigation by anyone after a bit of synthyness.

24.02.2026 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The web designer equivalent of catching mummy leaving coins under your pillow after swiping up your teeth.

Devistated.

24.02.2026 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

smh. They're not even 'blimps' anymore.

Everything is terrible.

23.02.2026 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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26th Feb '26: The Accessibility Compliance Plateau - Where do we go from here?, Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 6:15 PM | Meetup We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE Look for the FES signs up into the lif

If you see one talk that bridges the worlds of #accessibility compliance & video games this year, make it this one on Thursday 26th from @kitation.co.uk:
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.meetup.com/front-end-sh...

Also, we'll be giving an overview of what's coming up @ #FrontEndSheff in 2026.

23.02.2026 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
New Statesman headline: "Boris Johnson claimed the days of big tank battles in Europe were over" in article about defence cuts.

New Statesman headline: "Boris Johnson claimed the days of big tank battles in Europe were over" in article about defence cuts.

Very glad to see they've got military expert Boris Johnson on #BBCLauraK to discuss the war in Ukraine.
(Image unrelated)

22.02.2026 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Republicanism is freeing. They shouldn't receive scrutiny because they simply shouldn't be a thing. They were not picked by God and it's bananas of them to suggest they were.
Welcome.

20.02.2026 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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19.02.2026 02:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2101    ๐Ÿ” 595    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 52    ๐Ÿ“Œ 133

He wouldn't. Unless: "Tony. They said anyone who doesn't have a hat hates ID cardsโ€ฆ"

20.02.2026 00:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He probably wanted a response exactly like that.

This is the first interview I've seen with a skier in at least 4 years so from a media perspective this is very much mission accomplished.

20.02.2026 00:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Be me, a front end web developer:

19.02.2026 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Relaxing Hill FULL of Dead Bodies
YouTube video by Elise Freshwater-Blizzard The Relaxing Hill FULL of Dead Bodies

Although tbh I think I'm more comfortable watching this idealised version of First Lady Barbara Bush talking about the area of #Sheffield where they just dumped a load of dead bodies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkR...

19.02.2026 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agreed. It does feel like someone is taking the piss out of you.

Video games - which are entirely unimportant - have much more useful changelogs.

18.02.2026 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Slack changelog with more HILARIOUS detail that doesn't reflect any of the actual changes.

Slack changelog with more HILARIOUS detail that doesn't reflect any of the actual changes.

You know how AI is taking all our jobs in tech? And how we're screwed? You read that yeah?

Is there any chance in the midst of it all, it could take the job of whoever writes the Slack changelogs?

(I'd say it already has, but this whimsical bullshit has been going on for years) #noFunAllowed

18.02.2026 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sheffield City Tour | The University of Sheffield
YouTube video by The University of Sheffield Sheffield City Tour | The University of Sheffield

As a resident of 10+ years, I like to watch these videos that @sheffielduni.bsky.social bang out every year. It's fun to see stuff you recognise in #Sheffield - and sort of take for granted sometimes - presented in such a polished way for external audiences:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j9R...

18.02.2026 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Get you a workplace that has the same collaborative spirit as this couple of droney bois. 6 month reviews will fly by.

18.02.2026 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You undersell yourself! I've heard plenty of your opinionated rants, but there are *always* some tangible takeaways that any dev can use to do better, more meaningful work x

18.02.2026 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is next week! Do you wanna hear me rant about accessibility compliance and follow up with cool video games? Then this is the talk for you. Will be bringing my steam deck along so you can have a go on some of the games I talk about!

18.02.2026 08:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's quite possible that these people are not especially 'details orientated' #ukpol

18.02.2026 08:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

tbh mate this is entirely on brand for a lot of Ians.

Terrible mid-tier people. Not without exceptions, but c'mon. The evidence is right there.

17.02.2026 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely humiliated that I made this post. Surely I was close though? ๐Ÿš€

16.02.2026 23:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sorry to surprise anyone. Not my intention.

See you when we hit >30!

15.02.2026 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, it has yet to be seen if this is just an effective trap, or whether the social damage is a 'happy coincidence' or the primary objective.

15.02.2026 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This plays into the Reform 'othering' of most of the capitals residents, though.

15.02.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't pretend that when the burgers and STDs finally claim him that it was ever just one person. He's the figurehead of a movement.

15.02.2026 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An admirable, pure-hearted attitude that's helping give Reform their 20+ point lead over Labour amongst men of Bragg's age ๐Ÿ‘

15.02.2026 13:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well I'm no lyricist, but I'd have to go for absolutely any other word in the entire English language.

15.02.2026 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can I get back to you once I've read the original unredacted versions of the ISC Russia Report?

15.02.2026 09:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Billy Bragg asking for a complete *reform* of the constitutional situation.

Billy Bragg asking for a complete *reform* of the constitutional situation.

Billy Bragg said this whilst sat next to a Reform MP on #BBCLauraK.
Thanks for your help, you thick cunt x

15.02.2026 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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