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Nick Piers

@nickpiers.bsky.social

40-something Halifax dude who loves biking, yoga, comics, and an assortment of other nerdy stuff. Currently trying to push through imposter syndrome and get back into writing after a years-long hiatus. WEBSITE/BLOG: www.nickpiers.com Pronouns: he/him

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Man, it'll take them forever to clear that Layman smell out of their studio.

04.03.2026 16:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bullying works!

04.03.2026 01:31 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Oh sure, no question. The ads aren't nearly as egregious as YouTube, Amazon, or Disney+. I just wish whenever you play old shows that they'd use the ad break times to their advantage.

03.03.2026 22:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

For me, "ads out of nowhere" kills Tubi and other streaming services like it. I wouldn't mind them as much if they were at least timed properly, especially with old TV shows that ALREADY HAVE BUILT-IN AD BREAK. TIMES.

I don't think a paid model is necessarily a bad thing if base Tubi remains free.

03.03.2026 22:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

So, here's the thing with me and ads on streaming specifically.

I hate them, yes.

But what I hate about them specifically is, unlike cable, the ads aren't timed with the show/movie. There's no ad break cut. Half the time, the ad cuts right into the middle of dialogue, breaking the flow.

03.03.2026 22:20 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
03.03.2026 22:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ripper? I hardly know 'er!

03.03.2026 20:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Spoiler: it's amazing.

03.03.2026 19:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Holy crap, dude!

03.03.2026 19:20 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It's kind of amazing how so many companies have tanked after they bought WB. It's a corporate hot potato of debt.

03.03.2026 19:17 — 👍 17    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1

Man Flakes! None of that woke oat cereal shit the Libs eat!

03.03.2026 19:15 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

"What about issue 9?"
"There won't be an issue 9."
"Why not?"
"BECAUSE 7 8 9!"

03.03.2026 18:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Heads up to those using that font generator thing:

03.03.2026 13:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

On it.

03.03.2026 04:49 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Oh come on! I did that once. ONCE. And I had a lot to drink. Now people keep bringing it up.

03.03.2026 03:05 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

What?! No!

03.03.2026 00:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I LOVE IT!

02.03.2026 23:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

All right, brilliant people. I need some nickname suggestions for my two black cats, Ruff & Tuff. When I come home, I go through their nicknames as I greet them.

RUFF: Ruff Stuff, Rufflestillskin, Ruff Rider

TUFF: Mr. Tuff Guy, The Tuffinator, Stay Tuff Marshmallow Man

02.03.2026 22:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

Look, I'm sorry, but if you're having a lizard problem THIS consistent, you need to call in Spider-Man.

Call @danslott.bsky.social. I think he knows Spidey.

02.03.2026 22:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

How's it feels to still have a hand in a character you created over 30 years ago? (Genuinely asking and hoping it doesn't make you feel old! 😁)

02.03.2026 22:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Technically Invincible, too! They got him to voice the Not-Spider-Man guy whose name escapes me. (When Mark was thrown around different universes by Langstrom).

02.03.2026 20:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm sorry. 😔

02.03.2026 20:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I was all prepped and ready to see Project Hail Mary. But then Weir posted an AI generated image of his wife on social media. And I can't support someone who involves themselves with generative AI.

02.03.2026 20:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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WARRIA!

02.03.2026 17:12 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looks like a French phrase. The T looks like an apostrophe.

'ame, Da!"

02.03.2026 16:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Piping hot take: Companies deeply in debt should not be able to buy out other companies.

02.03.2026 16:19 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Would anyone be willing to lend me 50 GBP (about $70) until tonight/early tomorrow morning? I can pay it back, it'd just be a huge help <3

02.03.2026 07:13 — 👍 0    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

Is anyone able to help me with this at all? I can pay it back later tonight/early hours of Tuesday no bother, I just really need food.

02.03.2026 11:47 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Ah, thank you.

01.03.2026 19:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Well now I hope he writes another terrible book so you can torture yourself reading it and then soak up the views with a review.

01.03.2026 19:04 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0