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Michael Dowden

@mrdowden.com

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(he/him) Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Coder, Gamer. Founder @AndromedaGalactic.com, @LoreLink.com, & FlexePark. MBA, Firebase & Web GDE, Microsoft MVP. Advocate for ethics, accessibility, and human rights. mrdowden.com

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Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10h

It's at the very least memorable

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 1d

I fixed it for myself by logging into the account again, turning off push notifications, then logging back out.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 1d

I honestly loved it. I've always liked the cyberpunk genre but have often gotten overwhelmed by the systems or how DEEP people go in specific mythos. This was fun, approachable, fast-paced, with a great feeling of both tension and empowerment.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 2d

Oh no

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 2d

Fun @bsky.app bug: I logged into a second account on my phone so I could post on the business account during an event, but then logged out of that account after the event. Now I'm still getting push notifications for that account even though it's no longer connected and I can't see the messages. 🥴😵‍💫😖

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 2d

I played in a Pathfinder/Starfinder crossover campaign run by @knightofthewolf.bsky.social and the ran another episode of Quest for the Frozen Flame.

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Lore Link @lorelink.com · 8d

So, why should you use Lore Link?

We have a page that answers that!

Why Lore Link | Lore Link

The premium-quality RPG campaign management tool for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, Storytellers and Keepers of all types.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10d

Absolutely! The AirBnB host name in the shot is just wild.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10d

I've done the "find Jose Monkey" challenge twice and it's also scary how easy it is for a novice, just based upon lessons learned from watching his videos.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10d

This is why @josemonkey.com is so important.

Ehloanna 🦇 @ehloanna.bsky.social · 10d

Some people have no awareness...

A teen posted a screenshot of the Airbnb listing they were going to stay at for the entire month of October and I commented that they shared way too much location info.

They go "where's the address?" I found it via Google/street view in sub 5mins. 😭

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10d

12 outta 10. Easily the best meal on this trip.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 10d

Wrapped up #PlaythroughGC for @lorelink.com and got some delicious quesabirria for dinner. Now comes a long wait for a short flight home.

Michael in his pink Lore Link t-shirt riding up an escalator with his luggage.

Platter of quesabirria (fried birria tacos) with a couple bites out of the first one.

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Lore Link @lorelink.com · 11d

The floor is now open for day two of Playthrough in Raleigh, North Carolina! @mrdowden.com flew out from Indy this weekend to show you all how you can use Lore Link to organize all of your game notes into one easy-to-use space! Visit him at booth 103 and check it out!

Have a great con!

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daniel on holiday 🏝️ @danielroe.dev · 11d

please do not use llms to actually write your blogs.

we can absolutely tell.

and it means:

1. I don't trust what you're saying (or at least I don't trust any purported 'insight')

2. I don't feel like I'm listening to you (normally I _like_ listening to nuance)

👉 shorter, imperfect yet real👌

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 11d

Booth 103 all set up for another day of #PlaythroughGC! Come visit me. @lorelink.com

Michael wearing his Lore Link uniform standing in front of the convention booth.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 11d

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by the @lorelink.com booth at #PlaythroughGC today! We're here for another 5 hours today and back again tomorrow.

Michael wearing his burgundy colored Lore Link vest and flat cap, with name badge and pins.

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Lore Link @lorelink.com · 12d

The floor is open at Playthrough Gaming Con! If you're in Raleigh this weekend attending, then make sure to go say hi to @mrdowden.com at booth 103. He'll be showing everyone how to use Lore Link, talking gaming and GMing, and wondering why he didn't bring anyone else with him!

Enjoy the show!

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 12d

That's just asshole behavior at a concert. WTF

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 12d

If you call yourself "apolitical" but then claim to value ethics and emotional intelligence....no you don't. You just don't want to be uncomfortable.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 12d

This is peak Internet.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 15d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 12d

Absolutely! I've seen it turn intelligent people into morons completely incapable of critical thinking in near real-time. It's horrible.

Never in my wildest nightmares did I think the singularity would replace human intelligence with machines incapable of rational thought.

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 12d

This is common and deeply disturbing behavior. It's also an absolute slap in the face and will permanently (negatively, obviously) change how I think of you and act towards you.

BOO-trous BOO-trous-Ghoulie @dlbowman76.com · 12d

I wonder if a professional who uses ChatGPT *during a meeting* in order to second-guess a skilled employee because they were unsatisfied by the (correct) answer that the human gave them has any idea how they come across.

(Don't ask.)

Michael Dowden @mrdowden.com · 13d

I'm seeing this post on my mutuals tab on the android app. 🤔

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Lore Link @lorelink.com · 13d

We're all set up in Booth 103! Please be sure to drop by and say hi to @mrdowden.com this weekend at #PlaythroughGC

Lore Link booth at Playthrough GC, featuring a light color scheme, video slides shows, a branded tablecloth, and a pop-up banner.

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James Scholes @jscholes.dragonscave.space.ap.brid.gy · 14d

This is standing ovation stuff by @sundress. Not a single word wasted, and so many quotable bits.

A threat model for #accessibility on the web: https://alice.boxhall.au/articles/a-threat-model-for-accessibility-on-the-web/

A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice

A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards community

alice.boxhall.au