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[downthetubes]

bluedot Festival includes Doctor Who celebrations and premiere of new BBC Radiophonic show, "Dawn of the Doctors"

Get set for a special celebration of Doctor Who at Jodrell Bank Observatory, and the premiere of a new BBC Radiophonic Workshop show

A special Sunday celebrating 60 years of Doctor Who takes place at Jodrell Bank in July featuring panels, performances, screenings and much more, as part of the bluedot Festival. With panels curated by Doctor Who expert Toby Hadoke, and music from Delia Derbyshire Day, the Manchester-based developing organisation which celebrates the work of Delia Derbyshire, and the live premiere of a new show…

[sgydnn]

🐶🐱🎸🤘🧑‍🎤

[bluedot-blog]

OMG SHADOWLACH IS CANON (kinda) THEYRE SO CUTE

also holy shit karlach grilling food on her abs

[spacemuffinz]

i love working at a job where i get emotionally shredded by customers all day every day.. they literally say this shit to my face like it's casual conversation while i'm selling them a sodapop and bubblegum

"mexicans need to go home" ... /used to work in for a mexican restaurant and i'm kinda worried i'll never see my friends again..

"homeless people need to go to jail or be hung in the town square like the olden days" ... /was forced to choose homelessness over living with my abusive ex.. a 2 door car with no transmission was my house while working 50hrs a week at a dg til i could afford an apartment

"women should be forced to have babies and punished if they don't" ... i have a genetic blood clotting disorder that won't let me have any..

"ur hat is dumb don't u know there's furries in schools using catboxes" ... i designed and made the hat myself and the cat litter is probably for mopping up barf..

WHAT CAN U DO, IDEK

i wanna quietly slip into an alternate dimension

[icy-watch]

From @bluedot-blog

#ik its probably the autodetection algorithm being broken again#but on a related note i cant see the anxiety tag#when i search it tumblr just gives a popup with a list of suicide hotlines and if i tap view search results the only thing that shows up#is a post by support with the same links

That's what I'm thinking is the main issue. Especially since half of the tumblr staff were let go earlier this month, there's a limited crew working rn.

Oh, Riley.

Yeah. My anxiety used to keep me up too.

[voxina]

K-pop artist Bain of Just B is ready to live his true and authentic self.

During a concert with his group last week in Los Angeles, Bain, whose real name is Song Byeong-hee, came out to his fans.

“Tonight, I want to share something with you,” he said before his solo performance of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” “I’m fucking proud to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community, as a gay person. Shout out to my queen Lady Gaga, who showed me that being different is beautiful. To everyone out there who’s part of LGBTQ+ or still figuring it out, this is for you guys. And, also, this is for everyone. You’re seen. You’re loved. And, you are born this way.”

The crowd erupted in cheers in full support of the 23-year-old singer after his announcement. He didn’t plan to come out during the North American leg of their Just Odd World Tour. However, it happened as he started receiving support and love from the fans throughout their tour.

“When we arrived in LA, it just felt natural – like it was the right time to share my true self with them,” Bain said in an email. “Their love gave me the courage to take that step.”

Immediately following his performance, news of his coming out went viral, with support from fans worldwide. Many sent him words of encouragement and congratulations on social media, some creating videos to express how much it meant to see an active artist living their truth.

Bain is honored and touched by all the love he’s received from the fans. He says he can’t fully put into words how much he appreciates the kindness people have shown him, feeling a “strong sense of responsibility to continue living honestly.”

“Seeing so many people resonate with my story has been incredibly moving, and it’s something I carry close to my heart every day,” says Bain. “It’s made me realize that sharing who I am can be a source of comfort, not just for myself, but for others too.”

For the artist, who began his musical journey as a contestant of 2018’s K-pop reality survival show, Under Nineteen, competing against 56 other contestants for a spot in a new K-pop idol group. While he did not make it into the final group, many entertainment companies noticed his talent and recruited him as a member of Bluedot Entertainment’s group, Just B. They debuted in 2021 with the release of their first mini-album, Just Burn.

Throughout that time, Bain never revealed his sexuality, which he found difficult and almost suffocating. There were times when he questioned his self-worth.

“Pretending to be someone I wasn’t, day after day, felt like I was slowly fading away,” he admits. “I convinced myself it was necessary — that hiding a part of myself was the price I had to pay to protect my dreams, my career, and the people I care about. But in the end, it left deep scars.”

Bain had only told his fellow members – Geonu, Lim Jimin, Siwoo, DY, and Sangwoo – the truth only two years ago, and received immediate acceptance and support from them. Yet, in an industry like K-pop, Bain had many doubts about coming out, fearing the group would lose fans and opportunities, as well as his career. It wasn’t until his team and company encouraged him to be genuine with himself after they’d seen him suffer in silence for many years.

“Before the announcement, I had already discussed it with them and with our company,” he reveals. “I asked them for their advice and thoughts, and everyone was incredibly supportive. Having their understanding and encouragement made it possible for me to take this step with confidence. In the end, I realized that being true to myself was the most important thing – not just for me, but for the authenticity of our team as well.”

On their official fan forum, Siwoo, knowing the hardship and pain Bain had faced holding this secret, expressed his love and support for his teammate, telling the fans, “Byeong-hee was amazing today. I applaud his courage. I was watching backstage, and it brought me to tears.”

Bain’s performance of Lady Gaga’s 2011 gay anthem “Born This Way” was very freeing for him, as the song and artist had made a significant impact on his life. Through Gaga’s words, he felt inspired to embrace his real self, even in the face of pressure or expectation.

“She’s shown me that vulnerability is strength, and that art is about being real, even when it’s difficult,” he says. “I am deeply grateful to her for inspiring me to be unapologetically myself and for showing me the power of authenticity.”

His message to the crowd was intended for everyone, including future artists who may struggle with their identity, and that they should not have to hide who they are to succeed.

“I will show that being true to yourself is not a barrier to success but rather a way to create art that’s authentic and meaningful,” he explains. “I hope that by sharing my story, other artists will feel empowered to do the same, knowing that they are not alone and that their unique qualities have the power to make a real impact on the world.”

While homosexuality is not illegal in South Korea, there is still a prejudice against those in the LGBTQ+ community due to the country’s conservative upbringing. Though times have changed, it’s still very rare for public figures in Korea, especially active K-pop idols, to be openly gay.

Korean broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon faced discrimination when he first came out 25 years ago, losing friends and his career. After being forced out of the entertainment industry, he found success as a restaurateur and in several businesses. As the industry and audience became more open and accepting, he began acting again and hosting several talk shows, including his popular show, Jewel Box.

In an interview with Korean media, Hong celebrated Bain’s coming out and sent an open invitation for the singer to come on Jewel Box. “First of all, it’s something to celebrate. I've never met [Bain], but I sympathized with what worries and thoughts I came out with and how hard it must have been to make that decision. It takes courage to come out, but in fact, it takes more courage to endure it."

Although Bain has received a lot of love, he has also encountered some negative comments, leaving him a sense of guilt and sadness. But he doesn’t let that get him down. He is thankful for his fans as they’ve been his driving force behind everything he does. And, as an artist, he’s “committed to continuing to create great music and present the best version of myself.”

“Coming out wasn’t about being brave — it was about survival,” Bain says. “I just needed to breathe again. And thankfully, that moment finally came. Now, without carrying that weight, I can live lighter, stronger, and truer to myself. For the first time, I feel truly alive.”

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[syn-back-in-black]

Jarvis Cocker performing at Bluedot Festival in 2019

[mathosapabeads]

any other shops/artists you recommend? 🖤

@kiwewinbeads @pookiethebloodsucker both do great beadwork but their styles are both pretty different from mine which i love! as beaders we all have our own styles and i tend to follow and buy from beaders whose styles are different than mine. i buy most of my beadwork in person at powwows tho so this is not the most comprehensive

some people i know from instagram and tiktok and vending!

nizhoniful things for fur pieces

women helping women beadwork

beaded behind bars

qasmax creations

cornsilk creations

xamaika earrings

raindrop regalia

auntie landback

bluedot beadwork

full moon beading

habbit apparell by tllc

first born beadwork

nells beadwork

osawapakwanis creations

tate iyohida crafts

lauren badoni

kolbi jane

tbh i could list pretty much my whole following lost from there

some other shops ive bought from several times:

turquoiseboyart

designedbyrain

tiffBscreativespace

beadworkbyjordy

mahtheyzhaweyarts

wiswasca

[prettysexy-fine]

Reposted from @tuchas_realdoll Dark chocolate 🍫 spa mood😇

#spaday #relax #spa #havingagoodtime #altidshangiestid #traveldiary #feelgood #sundaytreat #wellness #takeabreak #summervibes #relaxation #poolday #vivilogsåispa #bikinitime #swim #shangies #lovemylife #bluedots #girlfriends #yasuragi #girlsdayout #sweden #girltime #västkusten #swimtime #summerday #pooltime #ystadsaltsjöbad #morningswim

[lilianrennifer]

This weeks Underrated Nugu Visual is….✨Lim Jimin!✨🐯

Lim Jimin is the Leader of Just B a group under Bluedot Entertainment.

MOA, TxT fandom, may recognize him as the friend who gave Beomgyu 1,000 dollars, no questions asked, when Beomgyu needed it for a mission.

Besides being an amazing friend and his stunning visuals Jimin is a very talented idol. He IMO is an ACE, he’s got the skills of a lead singer, rapper and dancer.

While his visuals may make him appear suave Limon (my nickname for him) is actually quite shy and awkward. None of which you see onstage though. His stage presence and charisma stands up there with some of the most well known 4th boys.

All of Just B are very talented. I highly recommend listening to their B side Ready or Not, it’s my favorite Just B song.

I hope you enjoyed this weeks Underrated Nugu Visual! Stay tuned for next week!

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Tagged by @kruven

Thank you for the tag!

Last song: I'm not sure which one, because I have both open in separate tabs and they were left open from yesterday. Either 《崩坏：星穹铁道》刃原创曲「往业支离」 or Wagamama De Gomakasanaide

Favourite colour: Red? Maybe?

Currently reading: Nothing, alas.

Currently watching: Good Omens Season 1 (rewatch)

Sweet/savoury/spicy: Could not pick if my life depended on it.

Relationship status: Partner of multiple years

Current obsession: Genshin Impact. Specifically Lyney. I lvoe ihm.

Last thing googled: Jodrell Bank bluedot

Currently working on: The Kingdom of Light, and will soon be doing a Strays To The World minor re-write (error corrections, there's some severe ones, not plot change, though), and will hopefully do some Genshin fanart and TKOL character artwork.

Tagging: @raidahblossom @depressed-eldritch-horror and anyone else

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I love her so much

[bluebellcup]

Aqua teen au

hello people, i'm bluebellcup but call me belldot or bluedot, and today i'm here to tell about an au i did while watching ATHF season 1 and 2

The name of the au is Aqua teen apocalypse(better name will be made) and it's not a infection au, but i will tell about the story right now ^^

in this au, Master shake is evil and made an alliance with the mooninites, that yellow and Green spiky guys and others characters that are like antagonists or villans

meatwad is a type of god or Ancestral of an old meat civilization and meatwad is giant because the old civilization funded together to be Just one giant meatball and It was born meatwad

After master shake turned evil; frylock, meatwad, carl, the robot from the pasta Christmas, dr weird and all of the character that are good made a rebellion for end the master shake's evil reign.

Frylock need the Help of the original aqua teen hunger force for end this torment, before It was to late

Also spoiler for frylock and master shake designs:

frylock have scars, some of his fries are moldy or burned, a burn Mark in one of the eyes and his jewel is cracked in middle, so frylock can't uses his Powers until his jewel get fixed

Master shake uses black glasses, a cape, he has some marks because of a battle between him and frylock, frylock used his Power ray and It hitted master shake, also master shake straw has some sewing and yeah

But How his jewel cracked, How master shake got evil and all of this, is story for other day/soon, i will make the designs of the characters and make a chapter one here or somewhere else so, stay tuned for more updates!! :D

Likes and reblogs are really appreciated, this can Help to arrive to more people :D

[10bmnews]

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[anthony-brandify]

Geofencing Meets CX – How to Capture Customer Feedback Without Slowing Them Down

Why Post-Visit Surveys Fail—and What to Do Instead

Picture this: someone finishes a great workout at your gym. Two days later, they get an email that says, “How was your visit?” Too late. The moment’s gone, the motivation’s gone, and the feedback—if you get any—won’t be that useful.

But what if that person received a one-tap survey prompt the moment they stepped outside?

That’s what geofencing surveys are designed to do—capture real-time experiences with zero effort from your staff and minimal friction for your customers.

How Geofencing Surveys Work

You define a virtual perimeter around your store, office, or venue

When a mobile device crosses that boundary, a message is triggered

That message invites the customer to give quick feedback

Their responses sync instantly with your CRM, analytics, or dashboard

It’s clean, automated, and context-aware—feedback without the awkward ask.

How Top Brands Use Geofenced Feedback Loops

Fitness Centers

Gyms trigger a “rate your session” message as members leave the parking lot. Over time, this builds patterns about staff performance, equipment availability, and peak hours.

Franchises

Multi-location brands can compare real-time feedback between stores and cities. This helps identify operational gaps and training needs.

Fast-Casual Restaurants

Customers receive a mobile survey prompt minutes after ordering pickup or drive-thru. Managers are alerted instantly if satisfaction drops.

Real Estate and Property Tours

Agents use geofencing during open houses to survey prospective buyers or renters right after they’ve left the home.

Tools You Can Use to Launch Geofenced Surveys

Geofencing APIs: Bluedot, Radar, PlotProjects

Mobile-friendly survey tools: Typeform, Google Forms, Jotform

Marketing platforms: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier

For strategy inspiration, read Kadence International’s guide on geofencing in research

Questions Users Ask

FAQs

What’s the easiest way to collect feedback from in-person customers?

Using geofencing to automatically send short surveys as soon as a customer leaves your business is one of the most effective ways to get accurate and timely feedback.

Can I use geofencing if I don’t have an app?

Yes. While having a mobile app helps, you can also use SMS, email, or browser-based notifications through Wi-Fi and opt-in consent.

What types of businesses benefit from geofencing surveys?

Any business with foot traffic—like gyms, clinics, restaurants, schools, and retailers—can use geofencing to gather location-aware feedback at scale.

Pro Tips for Campaign Success

Ask just 2–3 questions (ratings or emojis work great)

Send prompts right after the visit—don’t delay

Incentivize responses with small rewards

Include an opt-out link in every message

Analyze trends by region, time of day, and service type

Why Brandify Makes It Easy to Automate Feedback That Works

You don’t need to be a tech giant to set up geofencing. With Brandify’s geolocation tools for feedback automation, you can create hyper-targeted, real-time campaigns in minutes.

Use their interactive targeting plan tool to map your customer journey, geofence it, and start collecting insights immediately.

Final Thought: Feedback Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought

The old-school survey game is broken. It’s time for smarter timing, better context, and less guesswork. With geofencing, you’re not just collecting data—you’re understanding customers as they move through your brand experience.

Don’t wait days to hear how it went. Start building real-time customer feedback loops with Brandify and catch insights when they actually matter.

Get a free targeting plan within the hour for your business here: https://brandify.io/targeting-plan/

Press Release: https://www.prlog.org/13053451