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metin@graphics.social ("Metin Seven 🎨") wrote:

Anton Gudim.

#cartoon #comic #comics #satire #iphone #mobile #android #phone #humor #humour #fun #funny #LOL

Attachments:

• Comic by Anton Gudim, showing how mobile phones get more and more camera lenses, until the circular pad has become an old telephone style circular dial, complete with an accompanying telephone handset. (remote)

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

phooky@octodon.social wrote:

Billions of years of evolution and thousands of years of culture and civilization just so I can wake up this morning and think "why did they call it 'The Flying Nun' and not 'Nun Of The Above'"

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

phew, today is the last day for our dear Oscar the Housepanther. we can get him to take some babyfood from the tip of a finger, but that is it at this point. he played snakekiller with a string this morning, but toppled over when he changed direction too fast.

a Vet is coming to the house to OD our friend, so the pain stops too. Oscar is resting on the bed on my robe, basking in the weak Winter sun. cancer suxs.

Whiskers twitch slowly,
Sunbeam warms the fading fur,
Paws rest, dreams anew.

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

ricmac ("Richard MacManus") wrote:

1/ OpenAI’s new Operator agent is a “research preview of an agent that can use its own browser to perform tasks for you.” This was the logical next step in “AI agents” technology, and it prob will be useful for tasks like shopping, or researching something. Initially, I was concerned about AI becoming “the primary user of the web now,” as one AI newsletter posited. But on reflection it seems more suited to task-oriented web browsing, & there are many other aspects of the web that are not that.

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

I want to see the space in which he contributes—our open and social web—be one of inclusivity and acceptance. I hope he can understand how both the things he says and the platforms that he uses affect others and take away from that goal.

I hope others will join Vincent in actually discussing these issues, not just shouting “you’re wrong” and lamenting “the woke mob”. People are hurting now more than ever. We need dialogue, not deflection.

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

Regardless of your opinions on what he said, at least he said something. I didn’t think that he would be the first (or even only) person on “the other side” to engage in this discussion in good faith, but he was, and I respect that.

I follow (not stalk, lol) Vincent because he’s a smart and talented guy who does good work. I don’t share his beliefs, and I find his alignment with X to be extremely problematic, but...

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

I read Vincent Ritter’s post this morning (https://vincentritter.com/2025/01/24/context) and while I don’t agree with everything there, I want to give him credit for being the first person affiliated with Micro.blog to actually engage in this discussion in a productive way. He actually wrote about real issues—real concerns—which is more than I can say about others who showed up this week to comment on *my* posts not with substantive perspectives but with defensive deflection.

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

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

@amoroso In a similar spirit is "Ideas that Created the Future":

https://search.worldcat.org/title/1153336545

The author chose a cutoff date of 1980 for the list. The table of contents are available online, which should be enough to track down papers for people who can't access the book.

https://direct.mit.edu/books/edited-volume/5003/Ideas-That-Created-the-FutureClassic-Papers-of

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

I was imagining this as a Mel Brooks film, but apparently somebody already wrote a book with that title.

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

"Father of the Bride of Frankenstein"

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

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)

Reblogged by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):

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.

Reblogged by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):

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.

Reblogged by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):

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

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

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

Reblogged by adam@social.lol ("Adam Newbold"):

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.

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

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. 😔

Reblogged by fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻"):

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/

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

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.

Reblogged by isagalaev ("Ivan Sagalaev :flag_wbw:"):

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

Reblogged by jwz:

mcc wrote:

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

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

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

Attachments:

• 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/