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

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jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

WHAT

Time for a constitutional amendment by god

RE: https://www.threads.net/@amandasmildtakes/post/DHIzi2-OVht

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paninid@mastodon.world ("Coach Pāṇini ®") wrote:

#shitposting

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

Someone is mean to a pet and then everyone present gets murdered by a taciturn man in a suit

https://www.thewrap.com/john-wick-experience-las-veags-now-open/

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

Recall the motherfucker. Recall every rep who won't respond to their constituents, or refuses to meet with them. That will get their attention.

https://www.sfgate.com/renotahoe/article/tahoe-residents-calling-congressman-he-wont-answer-20218133.php

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

The cybertrucks yearn for the sea

RE: https://www.threads.net/@sfgate/post/DHHjscYIae8

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

See your doctor about justice insensitivity today.

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nanochess ("Óscar Toledo G.") wrote:

If you read my article about my Pascal compiler for transputer, my Small-C compiler and early operating system, then hold on to your chair: I just have wrote about my full operating system and K&R C compiler for transputer 😉 #retro #transputer https://nanochess.org/transputer%5Foperating%5Fsystem.html

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

This just in: Senate Democrats to give up their leverage for a bowl of pottage

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-kabuki-cave

jwz wrote:

Email image loading.

Dear Lazyweb,

If you are a recipient of either the DNA Lounge weekly mailing (that went out yesterday) or previous-ticket-buyers emails (some went out today) can you tell me if the images in those messages loaded?

And if not, can someone help me figure out what fresh hell this is?
https://jwz.org/b/ykkQ

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loadingartist@mastodon.world ("Gregor") wrote:

catastrophic morning

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theruran@hackers.town ("theruran 💻 🌐 :cereal_killer:") wrote:

did no one do this one already?

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ND3JR@social.coop ("Dave V. ND9JR") wrote:

The American Prospect has an article from Aaron Dorfman on something most media have been silent on since the election: voter suppression. Almost 5 million votes were suppressed and if they hadn't been the outcome of the election would have been different. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-03-12-right-wing-donors-foundations-spent-billion-keep-people-from-voting/

This is a topic that I don't think gets enough attention because it goes against the fantasy that Americans have that our elections are fair. Also cites Greg Palast's work, which is here: https://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/

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

Finally! Nine months stranded 👩‍🚀 👨‍🚀

https://www.theverge.com/news/628311/nasa-crew-10-mission-starliner-astronauts-return-spacex

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mastodonmigration@mastodon.online ("Mastodon Migration") wrote:

Bluesky To Sell Your Content To AI Data Miners

So it begins. Hidden in Jay Graber's recent charm offensive is this innocuously framed initiative: Bluesky is weighing a proposal that gives users consent over how their data is used for AI (https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/10/bluesky-is-weighing-a-proposal-that-gives-users-consent-over-how-their-data-is-used-for-ai/)

Not so fast.

1. Shows they are planning on doing content deals with AI companies.
2. Seems like it is Opt-out vs. Opt-in (see below).
3. It is just a voluntary robots.txt file

h/t @Lydie https://tech.lgbt/@Lydie/114149023344861046

more...

#Bluesky

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ArchiteuthisFlux@leds.social ("Kevin Santo Cappuccio") wrote:

@Mikal

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Daojoan ("JA Westenberg") wrote:

Every time a tech company says “We’re focused on improving the user experience,” a beloved feature dies, they add chatGPT and their CEO donates $100m to the nearest Nazi

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exador23@m.ai6yr.org ("Hippy Steve") wrote:

Swasticars rejecting their brand assignment at birth.

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FediTips@social.growyourown.services ("Fedi.Tips") wrote:

Some good news about #Mastodon, there has been a very significant bit of code added which will automatically fetch all the replies in a thread. This means everyone will be able to see a thread's whole conversation no matter which server they are on! 🥳

The code has just been "merged" which means it should become available in the next update to Mastodon, hopefully within the next few months.

(Those who want the technical details can see the Pull Request at https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/32615)

(Via @rolle)

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sundogplanets ("Prof. Sam Lawler") wrote:

OH yeah love ending my workday with a surprise National Geographic interview about the Saturn moons that I helped discover by accidentally pointing the CFHT telescope at Saturn. Definitely my most scientifically productive whoopsie ever.

128!!!! New!!! MOONS!!

Happy Moon Day!

https://minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K25/K25EF3.html

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
paninid@mastodon.world ("Coach Pāṇini ®") wrote:

Make Empathy Great Again

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heidilifeldman ("Heidi Li Feldman") wrote:

Judge Howell is commending Williams & Connolly in the highest terms for representing Perkins Coie as she expresses extreme skepticism that Trump or any president can simply yank security clearances from any law firm he doesn’t like.

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erininthemorning.com@bsky.brid.gy ("Erin Reed") wrote:

1. Gavin Newsom launched his podcast where he "completely aligned" with far-right activist Charlie Kirk on some transgender issues. Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Gavin Newsom pressured behind ...

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
swachter@toot.boston wrote:

Day 2 in Florida and we have been notified by an old lady in the grocery store that our masks are very dangerous and bad for you.

So is not minding your own business, MA’AM.

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faraiwe@mstdn.social ("Faraiwe") wrote:

🤔

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Daojoan ("JA Westenberg") wrote:

2025:

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

PS: THAT WAS SARCASM OBVS

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

I don't see how, the liberal base that loves electric cars is equally enthused about Trump, he's their absolute favorite

https://apnews.com/article/tesla-stock-musk-trump-evs-sales-b3118cbab69fbfaa3abcceb059ba8c58

pzmyers@octodon.social ("pzmyers 🦑") wrote:

Our tarantula has molted, and is looking good!

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2025/03/12/blue-has-molted/

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sarahdal@crispsandwi.ch ("saraaaaargh") wrote:

I seriously doubt our distant ancestors allowed one of their own to horde all the berries, take everyone elses berries, and then they all stood around going "wow what a genius" while starving to death