Gaffen @gaffen@mastodon.social

Let's give this a second try.

I'm Matt, I front a #punk/#rock/#grunge band called Hearse Pileup.

I'm a #lefty #programmer with a keen interest in #socialjustice. Fight Club makes me feel like an #ancom but I'm not sure.

I like #oss software and #creativecommons media. I'm interested in getting more involved in the #squat scene, specifically supporting activists with my music. I don't see enough #livemusic and #london scene is dying.

Looking to meet like minded #musicians and #activists!

#inktober day 4: Freeze

A frozen hand. It just felt appropriate. Think I could have got more dramatic with the lighting but ehhh.

#inktoberday4 #ink #hand #skeleton #freeze #drawing #inktober2019 #mastoart #art

#inktober day 3: Bait

I had to do something quick; I thought a fishing float was a nice departure from something that was crazily obvious at least.

#inktober2019 #bait #inktoberday3 #fishing #float #drawing #drawings #ink

#inktober day 2: Mindless. A mindless drone lol.

Ugh, missed a day and had to catch up. Not too satisfied with this one or the one for day three. Here’s hoping today’s is better. I think I’ve learned not to heap too much expectation on myself or I freeze up.

#drone #inktoberday2 #mindless #drawing #drawings #ink #art

Goddamn, froze up on yesterday's drawing and now have two to do! 😖

#inktober #inktober2019

Is the singular of sheeple a sherpon? 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔

#inktober day 1; a computer headded guy with a burning halo. The monitor reads "TRUTH" #ring #inktoberday1

I completely agree that free speech should be defended.

No-platforming is great for avoiding harmful speech; let them find their own platform elsewhere. Just because someone has something to say doesn't entitle them to be listened to, no matter what. Freedom of speech doesn't guarantee you listeners or a platform to shout from.

Also if someones' free speech is of a violent ideology that will ultimately take free speech (and more) from other people, it kinda makes the whole point moot imo.

This content is *most certainly* relevant to my interests!
https://novaramedia.com/2019/09/27/can-anarchism-offer-a-solution-to-brexit-paralysis-and-chaos-in-parliament/

And FFS can we stop fighting over "who's party is more correct". Maybe if we talked more about what we wanted and less about what colour we want our govt to be we might be able to get somewhere.

Any port in a storm... Brexit was a cry of desperation against a state that is unilaterally failing to deliver what the people want; regardless of the incumbent party.

Brexit is not a panacea; we *still* have no idea what it means. "Brexit means Brexit" is a nebulous rallying cry. It's great because it lets people unify over something meaningless.

Don't trust your masters. You were allowed to decide the window dressing of your cage when escaping is a more worthy cause.

#ukpol

@alice_swaggen, Vixx and myself went and checked out the Wild Cat Wilderness community garden in #catford on Saturday and I was thoroughly impressed. Six acres of community run gardening!

I had no idea something like this existed so nearby; I hope to visit again soon! It gives me hope for encouraging self-sustaining community projects in the city. 😍