Andy Oliver
@oshodisa.bsky.social
I can't read what I've written - not cause its bad, I just can't read my own handwriting
Good lord, why am I starting to see accept/reject cookie banners which I have to scroll to make the buttons active! It's like they thought those ELUA where something to copy!
December 2, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Good lord, why am I starting to see accept/reject cookie banners which I have to scroll to make the buttons active! It's like they thought those ELUA where something to copy!
Reposted by Andy Oliver
Matt Hancock admitting to covering up big spikes in Covid cases due to Rishi Sunak's Eat out to Help Out scheme.
November 30, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Matt Hancock admitting to covering up big spikes in Covid cases due to Rishi Sunak's Eat out to Help Out scheme.
Reposted by Andy Oliver
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
The EU — in private — amended draft digital identity regulation to create a legally-mandated surveillance backdoor in HTTPS.
Over 300 academics & tech experts TODAY publish an open letter calling on the EU to fix this + follow web standards instead:
The EU — in private — amended draft digital identity regulation to create a legally-mandated surveillance backdoor in HTTPS.
Over 300 academics & tech experts TODAY publish an open letter calling on the EU to fix this + follow web standards instead:
Hot on the heels of #ChatControl and in the name of “identity” and “consumer choice” the EU seeks the ability to undetectably spy on HTTPS communication; 300+ experts say “no” to #Article45 of #eIDAS #QWAC alecmuffett.com/article/108139
Hot on the heels of #ChatControl and in the name of “identity” and “consumer choice” the EU ...
There’s an old British political joke that goes: “Why is there only one ‘Monopolies Commission’?” The joke can be updated or localised to suit reader tastes: “…only on…
alecmuffett.com
November 2, 2023 at 9:03 AM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
The EU — in private — amended draft digital identity regulation to create a legally-mandated surveillance backdoor in HTTPS.
Over 300 academics & tech experts TODAY publish an open letter calling on the EU to fix this + follow web standards instead:
The EU — in private — amended draft digital identity regulation to create a legally-mandated surveillance backdoor in HTTPS.
Over 300 academics & tech experts TODAY publish an open letter calling on the EU to fix this + follow web standards instead:
Reposted by Andy Oliver
X appears to be rolling out new mobile ads that can't be reported or blocked, lack ad labels, have no user profiles, and don't disclose the advertiser (Matt Binder/Mashable)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
October 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM
X appears to be rolling out new mobile ads that can't be reported or blocked, lack ad labels, have no user profiles, and don't disclose the advertiser (Matt Binder/Mashable)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Reposted by Andy Oliver
Copy of my Tweet -
AmazonKDP is selling my RETURNED DAMAGED copies back to me as author copies. Proof? I put this note inside all of my returns.
AmazonKDP is selling my RETURNED DAMAGED copies back to me as author copies. Proof? I put this note inside all of my returns.
October 7, 2023 at 2:24 AM
Copy of my Tweet -
AmazonKDP is selling my RETURNED DAMAGED copies back to me as author copies. Proof? I put this note inside all of my returns.
AmazonKDP is selling my RETURNED DAMAGED copies back to me as author copies. Proof? I put this note inside all of my returns.
Reposted by Andy Oliver
Thanks Elon for making Twitter worse, again. Now I have to explain what the link I'm sharing is about, use precious rationed words & do more work. Also retroactively it makes many old tweets worthless. I mean, look here, it looks like I'm calling a tree scum.
October 6, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thanks Elon for making Twitter worse, again. Now I have to explain what the link I'm sharing is about, use precious rationed words & do more work. Also retroactively it makes many old tweets worthless. I mean, look here, it looks like I'm calling a tree scum.
The other place having a normal one - went to DM a mutual, only to get a demand that I pay up to DM someone, and making sure the cancel and the x button (how on brand) don't work - I can only click to subscribe!
October 2, 2023 at 3:53 PM
The other place having a normal one - went to DM a mutual, only to get a demand that I pay up to DM someone, and making sure the cancel and the x button (how on brand) don't work - I can only click to subscribe!
How are we still in a world where websites cut off music you are listening too with video - I don't want your crappy advert or interview, I want to read it.... (yes I know you can change settings, and set up white lists - but it's still frustrating when it starts happening out the blue!)
September 29, 2023 at 9:51 AM
How are we still in a world where websites cut off music you are listening too with video - I don't want your crappy advert or interview, I want to read it.... (yes I know you can change settings, and set up white lists - but it's still frustrating when it starts happening out the blue!)
Was out on site today & got a message from the rest of the team who were having a big meeting, with cakes & biscuits... While I'm there in horizontal rain.... Doesn't seem fair really!
September 27, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Was out on site today & got a message from the rest of the team who were having a big meeting, with cakes & biscuits... While I'm there in horizontal rain.... Doesn't seem fair really!
There is something nice about restarting the socials following a much lower number of people. I'll have a scroll through and get to where I've already been. It's keeping me on here less as there is less garbage to scroll through compulsively!
September 22, 2023 at 6:49 PM
There is something nice about restarting the socials following a much lower number of people. I'll have a scroll through and get to where I've already been. It's keeping me on here less as there is less garbage to scroll through compulsively!