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

Revisiting some classics (to me) this morning. I love that this is a legit good cover of Heart's "Barracuda":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTTT0iarzI8

Boosted by cstanhope@social.coop ("Your weary 'net denizen"):
Rob_T_Firefly@masto.hackers.town ("Rob Vincent 🎙️") wrote:

Who called it "automated Mastodon post deletion" and not "toot decay?"

fribbledom ("muesli") wrote:

Day 3, 12:00.

I found an old notebook and scribbled down some thoughts.

No likes or boosts so far.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
austinkocher ("Austin Kocher, PhD 🌎") wrote:

A federal judge found ICE and CBP violating the rules for detained children badly enough to appoint an outside monitor, citing prolonged detention and inadequate medical care at Dilley.

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/18/parents-immigrant-camps-children-deportation-flores

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

Title: Lila the Ladybug's Garden Adventure

Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little ladybug named Lila. Lila was bright red with charming black spots, and she was about to embark on an exciting adventure. She was part of a big shipment of ladybugs that had traveled a long way in a cozy cardboard box on the back of a truck. The box was filled with her friends, and they all chatted excitedly about the new home they would soon discover.

After what felt like ages, the truck finally came to a stop. Lila and her friends peeked out of the box and saw a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and lush green plants. But the best part was that the garden was also full of tiny aphids, which were delicious and a favorite snack for ladybugs!

When the gardener opened the box, Lila could hardly contain her excitement. She fluttered out and took a moment to soak in her new surroundings. The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of nectar. "This is going to be amazing!" she thought.

Lila quickly spotted a group of aphids munching on the leaves of a plant. With her tiny legs, she scurried over to join her friends, who were already enjoying a tasty meal. "Hello, everyone!" she said cheerfully. "Isn't this place wonderful?"

Her friends nodded, their mouths full of aphids. "It’s perfect! There are so many to eat!" one of them exclaimed. Lila felt happy to be part of a team that was helping the garden stay healthy by keeping the aphid population in check.

As days went by, Lila and her friends worked hard in the garden. They not only enjoyed delicious meals, but they also helped the plants grow strong and beautiful. The flowers bloomed brighter, and the leaves turned a vibrant green. The gardener was thrilled with how lovely the garden looked!

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

One afternoon, while resting on a sunflower, Lila noticed a little boy watching her and her friends. His eyes sparkled with curiosity as he pointed and whispered to his mom, “Look at the ladybugs! They’re so pretty!”

Lila felt proud. She realized that they were not just eating aphids; they were also bringing joy to everyone who visited the garden. Inspired, Lila decided to do something special. She wanted to show the boy how important ladybugs were to the garden. So, she gathered her friends and they all flew in a graceful dance around the boy, twirling and fluttering in the sunshine.

The boy laughed and clapped his hands in delight. Lila felt a warm glow of happiness. She knew they were making a difference, not just for the garden, but for the people who loved it, too.

From that day on, Lila the ladybug became the star of the garden. She and her friends continued to feast on aphids and keep the garden healthy, while also bringing smiles to everyone who saw them. Lila learned that teamwork and friendship could make any adventure even more special.

And so, Lila lived happily in the garden, surrounded by flowers, friends, and a little boy who would always remember the magic of the ladybugs.

The End

h/t https://arghstudios.com/

pzmyers@freethought.online ("pzmyers 🕷") wrote:

What's wrong with this guy that he thinks this is the best apologetic for Christianity?
Given that all Xian apologetics are pathetic, maybe it's not so bad.

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2026/08/23/is-there-a-prize-for-bad-apologetics/

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Mr56HR1Da%5Fw

Boosted by neatnik@social.lol ("Neatnik :prami:"):
taichara@turnipheap.loneknight.quest wrote:

@neatnik There's something really special about this bastard being unable to function without stapling himself to the world-destroying parroting machine while having the nerve to say non-"techies" can't write and upload their own websites.

And by special I mean "I can't decide between raucous mockery and incandescent rage as a response".

At least his insistence we'd all flee to the LLM's teat makes sense now; after all, that's what /he/ does.

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avsm@recoil.org ("Anil Madhavapeddy") wrote:

I've had to respond to multiple OSS security issues recently and the wild thing is that agents can now generate exploits just on the *rumour* of a bug. This throws security embargoes out the window, as the fix is less important than the knowledge of its existence. What on earth are open source maintainers supposed to do next? https://anil.recoil.org/notes/rumour-is-the-exploit

fribbledom ("muesli") wrote:

Day 3, 10:30.

I tried talking to a neighbor. It was awful.

They kept making eye contact. I couldn't find the pause button.

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amministratore@mastodon.uno (":mastodon: mastodon admin") wrote:

Chi desidera promuovere contenuti contrari al consenso scientifico è libero di farlo altrove, assumendosi però anche l’onere di gestire e finanziare la propria infrastruttura.
Le teorie alternative possono certamente trovare spazio nel Fediverso, che è decentralizzato e aperto a tutti ma qui preferiamo investire il nostro tempo e le nostre risorse in una comunità fondata su evidenze e conoscenza verificata.
Grazie 🙏
Rilanciato nel gruppo fediverso seguibile da qui: @fediverso

fribbledom ("muesli") wrote:

It's day 3 of the great internet outage of 2026.

I found myself opening the fridge repeatedly, but there were no new notifications.

The cheese has become strangely compelling. I might subscribe to its newsletter.

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

RE: https://mastodon.social/@jeffjarvis/117144707608236799

it is long past time for meetings and attempts at “reconciliation”, Mr. Jeffries. grow a pair, FFS.

“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows"

Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:

#Dota2TI grand finals is hype. I love this game.

#Dota2 #TI15

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

my wife is talking to the ladybugs, encouraging them along 😄

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mendingcatsshelter1 ("Mending Cats Shelter") wrote:

Adopt me.
#CatsOfMastodon
#adopt

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intothewestaway@mastodonapp.uk ("PeaceNick🇨🇦 🍁") wrote:

This is cool.

The CIRA - the Canadian Internet Registry Authority, which manages .CA domains has offered up free Canadian stock images.

Their Canadian Stock Photo library is full of original, maple syrup-infused photography that is free to use and share! All they ask is that you credit CIRA/.CA domains whenever you use their photos and you are free to build as many websites, memes, and annual reports as you like. It also includes Indigeneous themed photos.

#Canada #ElbowsUp

Edit: Dang I missed their fediverse link!

@cira

Apologies!

https://www.cira.ca/en/stock-gallery/

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

Genuinely, writers (and other creative folks), my 30+ years of being online tells me this is the way to build an audience:

1. Be interesting and post about various things, not just your work

2. Actively support, encourage and promote other writers and creators

3. Resist trolls/chuds/bots (block and mute are your friends)

4. Try not to be a raging dickhead

5. Be patient

Nothing here is difficult or even very innovative, and it won't expand your following overnight. But it's worked for me.

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

All of which means I don't *worry* about whether my social media presence sells my work directly. I'm online to enjoy myself and chat with friends, readers, and other folks, and if the end result of that is someone is more inclined to pick up my work, great. If not, that's fine too.

(Alternately, if someone finds me annoying online, they may be *less* inclined, but, eh. I'm still going to post what I want online, and if they don't like it, that's fine.)

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

Speaking from personal experience, when I use social media to advertise my new books, etc, the clickthrough rate is ~1%, and not every clickthrough is a sale (by a long shot). The clickthrough is higher when I talk about someone *else's* book, because I think people are more persuaded by a recommendation that's not self-interested. Finally, having a fun/interesting online presence means when people go to bookstore and see my name on a book, they may be more inclined to pick it up.

RE: https://www.threads.com/@tallefey/post/DcWPkcgl02O

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

It takes time for the slop, bit rot, platform changes, and a decline in the OSS infrastructure to percolate into a real catastrophe. The stuff we’re seeing fail now is the software equivalent of forgetting to bolt an airplane door plug. The stuff that should worry us is the software equivalent of a fractured, but holding, bolt

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

As many others have pointed out, one way to think about what’s been happening to tech—software, especially—is that the entire industry is being “Boeinged” (or Jack Welched). And, as with an airplane, a faulty part can sit in a system for a decade before it snaps and brings the whole thing down

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

So, much like how a weak and faulty Boeing part from 2019 is much likelier to bring a ten-year-old plane down 2029 than a new plane in 2020 (don’t fly Boeing) the consequences of our current era of slop programming will take years to pan out and the odds of a major downside escalates over time

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

“A Technology of Unlearning”

https://2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/a-technology-of-unlearning/

> Rather, this “unlearning” of “AI” involves cognitive surrender and cognitive atrophy. It involves dependence and perhaps even (if you accept this medical and moral framework) addiction. It involves the monopolistic control and, so damningly, the erasure of knowledges.

brib@bribstodon.xyz ("brib :neofox_floof:​ :Nonbinary:") wrote:

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Aug 23rd 2026 (Brutal), in less than 24 minutes
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https://cluesbysam.com

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BrianJopek@mastodon.world ("Brian Jopek") wrote:

The first time I watched Return of the Jedi, I wondered how we were supposed to believe that a gelatinous, slimy mound of evil who could barely move around and wholly depended on sycophants to cater to his every whim could have possibly amassed such a fortune that he would inspire fear and be running things.
I get it now. - Amanda Clarence
#USpol

NfNitLoop ("Cody Casterline 🏳️‍🌈") wrote:

@andyn @neatnik Especially when combined with:

> I deployed it to production, ran the script

Ah yes, "brags about running untrusted code in production". Just the quality I want from someone I'm paying for a service. -_-

neatnik@social.lol ("Neatnik :prami:") wrote:

Super happy to welcome @macmanx to omg.lol's moderation team! :prami_happy:

neatnik@social.lol ("Neatnik :prami:") wrote:

RE: https://social.lol/@love/117142860291661264

This is a total betrayal of trust. When you run an online service, your first responsibility is to the safety and privacy of your customers. Feeding someone's content into an LLM without their consent is callous. And then celebrating it afterward is obscene.

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