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cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:

"Father of the Bride of Frankenstein"

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amoroso@fosstodon.org ("Paolo Amoroso") wrote:

Matheus Lima put together his list of the 7 most influential papers in computer science history, plus 5 more that almost made the cut:

"Before we begin, let me be clear: yes, this is a subjective list. It’s not meant to end the debate — but to start it."

https://terriblesoftware.org/2025/01/22/the-7-most-influential-papers-in-computer-science-history

#ComputerScience #retrocomputing

adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold") wrote:

Oh. This explains *everything*.

My god. I can’t even.

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• A screenshot showing two social media messages. The first is a post by Manton Reece: “APR 29, 2024 When I find myself questioning whether l'm on the right side of an issue, it can be a little comforting to realize that there is no right side. Some things are just a mess. Humans are imperfect, but we're trying our best.” Then, a reply by Vincent Ritter: “Nice! Also I like to think about "sides" not just one direction and the other - there are so many multiple shades of directions one can go (and should, perhaps, go).” (remote)

adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold") wrote:

“To be accountable is to care for the well-being of the whole and act as if this well-being is in our hands and hearts to create.” — Peter Block

jwz wrote:

I get that part of the whole shtick of pro wrestling is to cosplay as redneck dirtbags, but when I hear the National Anthem in my club in 2025.... I'm pretty sure that's straight-up hate speech.

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dandean@indieweb.social ("Dan Dean") wrote:

Ok, yeah, the verdict is in. He's a "progressive" against "woke-ism". So glad I deleted that account. Big "I'm not a bigot, but..." vibes.

This person has no business leading a community which includes marginalized people.

https://www.manton.org/2024/04/25/im-a-progressive.html

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• A post with the text "I’m a progressive, but we may look back on woke-ism as perhaps overcompensating. I worry about societal division. We can go so far in what appears to be the right direction that we lose sight of the big picture, like narrowly following old driving directions and getting lost when the world changes." (remote)

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jaredwhite@indieweb.social ("Jared “Indie Social Web” White") wrote:

Wait, all you folks defending Manton Reece & Micro.blog are defending the guy who wrote this??

"I’m a progressive, but we may look back on woke-ism as perhaps overcompensating. I worry about societal division. We can go so far in what appears to be the right direction that we lose sight of the big picture, like narrowly following old driving directions and getting lost when the world changes."
https://www.manton.org/2024/04/25/im-a-progressive.html

I don't even know where to start unpacking this. Dude, it stinks.

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philomath@social.lol ("Kerri Ann :prami_pride_bi:") wrote:

Pretty god damn glad I left Micro.blog when I did. Manton seems to be nothing but an apologist for everything that’s fucking terrible.

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mattiem ("Matt Massicotte") wrote:

@danielpunkass I’m unaware of this interaction. And I think we definitely should all be super careful with how we react and interpret others actions. But I will admit that I do still think about this post:

https://www.manton.org/2024/04/25/im-a-progressive.html

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ieure@retro.social ("egregious philbin") wrote:

current status

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• A Victorian Christmas card. A gentleman in a top hat, collar, and monocle is encased in... Something. A root? He has disturbing, root-like hands and feet, and is grotesque other than his normal, light-skinned, pink-cheeked face. One nightmare hand holds a flat, yellowish heart shape with "a merry Christmas to you" on it and a flower growing out the top. The other holds a silver-handled cane. His right foot is forward, as if striding merrily to absolutely fucking ruin some children's days. (remote)

isagalaev ("Ivan Sagalaev :flag_wbw:") wrote:

Hey friends! If I lashed out at you at some point in the recent past, it probably wasn't intentional, and I apologize anyway.

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endonend@social.lol ("Jason") wrote:

2025: https://endonend.org/2025/01/23/204814.html

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petebrown@social.lol ("Pete Brown") wrote:

Watching a bunch of people circle the wagons because they don’t like being made to feel uncomfortable is depressing.

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meg@fediscience.org ("Megan ⚘") wrote:

I think it is more than OK, but Tina can make anything sound hot in my opinion.

#Music https://www.npr.org/2025/01/23/nx-s1-5272693/tina-turner-lost-song

adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold") wrote:

Not Enough. https://notes.neatnik.net/2025/01/not-enough

Not even close. 😔

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fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

#OpenAI wants to wrap its tentacles across the web. Don't fall for it.

https://fromjason.xyz/p/notebook/openai-s-operator-is-facebook-s-like-button/

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Cornellbox@a2mi.social ("Philip Proefrock, architect") wrote:

More on Amazon leaving Quebec:
https://breachmedia.ca/amazon-quitting-quebec-shock-and-awe-workers-worldwide/

re:
https://phpc.social/@kboyd/113873697138924860
kboyd@phpc.social - Amazon is so afraid of unions that it's willing to eat the loss on 7 entire warehouses, just to cauterize itself.

Wow.

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CultureDesk@flipboard.social ("Flipboard Culture Desk") wrote:

More than 98% of Costco shareholders voted down an anti-DEI proposal at their annual meeting. The proposal had been filed by the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank. In its Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Costco's board of directors had urged shareholders to reject the motion, saying: "Our efforts at diversity, equity and inclusion remind and reinforce with everyone at our Company the importance of creating opportunities for all." Here's more from @AxiosNews.

https://flip.it/AD2S.m

#DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #Costco #Retail #Lifestyle

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mcc wrote:

Also, I recommend cancelling your subscription. Not referring to any particular subscription here. Just, if you have a subscription, consider cancelling it

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IgorGrouper@mastodon.art wrote:

Is it #PortfolioDay again already?

I'm Igor, an illustrator who likes drawing fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Feel free to DM me for commissions.

#MastoArt #FantasyArt #commission #comics #ttrpg #DigitalArt #SciFi #horror #illustration

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• A digital drawing of a firefighter holding an ax and running into a burning building. A dragon is emerging from the flames coming out of the building. (remote)
• A digital drawing of a cave woman riding on a spinosaurus. In the background a asteroid is burning up in the atmosphere. (remote)
• A digital drawing of a bronze age battlefield. In the foreground a woman in armor holds a flag. behind her are dead soldiers and two of her comrades. In the background there is a fort under sieges. (remote)
• A digital drawing of a red sea monster breaching the surface of the ocean next to a small sailboat. The lone sailor struggles to control his boat. (remote)

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melkat@nyan.lol ("melanie kat‘s writings") wrote:

Violence
https://melkat.blog/p/violence/

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csswizardry@webperf.social ("Harry Roberts") wrote:

🧠 Yesterday’s thread now has a permanent (and expanded) home: https://csswizardry.com/2025/01/build-for-the-web-build-on-the-web-build-with-the-web/

adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold") wrote:

If there’s anyone you care for who’s still actively participating on X, please, talk to them. No decent person has any business being there.

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• A tweet by Elon Musk that reads: Don't say Hess to Nazi accusations! Some people will Goebbels anything down! Stop Góring your enemies! His pronouns would've been He/Himmler! Bet you did nazi that coming (remote)

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GossiTheDog@cyberplace.social ("Kevin Beaumont") wrote:

The Fediverse - the network of decentralised social network apps - has grown almost 40% over the last few weeks in terms of active users (almost all of which are new user accounts), and the increase currently shows no sign of slowing down.

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• ad5a371c03224a85.jpeg (remote)

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: Edward MacDowell dies, 1908 (American composer and pianist of the late Romantic period)

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: The Union of Utrecht forms a Protestant republic in the Netherlands, 1579

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: The Royal Exchange opens in London, 1571 (stock market)

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: Samuel Barber dies, 1981 (American composer of music)

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: Joseph Hewes born, 1730 (signer of the Continental Association and U.S. Declaration of Independence)

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Today in History: John Hancock born, 1737