Aaron Smith
@aaronsmith377.bsky.social
Songwriter, guitarist, reluctant singer, occasional poet, writer of mysteries, Democrat, comics fan. From New Jersey.
https://aaronsmith4.bandcamp.com/
https://aaronsmith4.bandcamp.com/
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Some are suggesting you deliberately write inaccurate or confusing alt text, because they say this confuses AI scrapers that are analyzing images.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Some are suggesting you deliberately write inaccurate or confusing alt text, because they say this confuses AI scrapers that are analyzing images.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
The purpose of alt text is to help people who cannot see the image. Deliberately misrepresenting the image is a gross misuse of alt text. Don't do it.
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The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste
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Sunday from 8am(uk) buff.ly/8MEJ035 will be playing music curated by myself and the contributors below.
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
Listen Here - Untidy Radio
Independent Non-Commercial Radio
buff.ly
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sunday from 8am(uk) buff.ly/8MEJ035 will be playing music curated by myself and the contributors below.
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
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Want to hear what (mostly) our Blue Sky artists have to offer? Then definitively tune in, I know I will! 😁
Sunday from 8am(uk) buff.ly/8MEJ035 will be playing music curated by myself and the contributors below.
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
@florgoth.bsky.social
@edwardgivens.bsky.social
and
@katesattler.bsky.social
A list of Bluesky artists will be in the replies.
#music #musicsky #indie #diy
Including music from:
Listen Here - Untidy Radio
Independent Non-Commercial Radio
buff.ly
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Want to hear what (mostly) our Blue Sky artists have to offer? Then definitively tune in, I know I will! 😁
This onion is out of control.
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This onion is out of control.
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Good morning, Bluesky people.
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🥶 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🥶 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Good morning, Bluesky people.
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🥶 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🥶 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
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My last album was released January 27, 2025
It was really good
It was really good
Let's Rock, by Blackout Princesses
7 track album
blackoutprincesses.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My last album was released January 27, 2025
It was really good
It was really good
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Since it’s William Blake’s birthday, here’s something I wrote a while back about R. Crumb and W. Blake.
blogflumer.blogspot.com/2010/07/crum...
blogflumer.blogspot.com/2010/07/crum...
Crumb's <em>Genesis </em>and Comparisons, Briefly
The fundamental achievement of Crumb’s Genesis for me is that it avoids something that’s central to so many illustrated versions of the bib...
blogflumer.blogspot.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Since it’s William Blake’s birthday, here’s something I wrote a while back about R. Crumb and W. Blake.
blogflumer.blogspot.com/2010/07/crum...
blogflumer.blogspot.com/2010/07/crum...
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One million seconds is equivalent to 12 days. One billion seconds is 31.7 years.
This is a great explanation of the difference between 1 million and 1 billion, and how huge the wealth gap has become.
November 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One million seconds is equivalent to 12 days. One billion seconds is 31.7 years.
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I’m convinced I could do a better job running this country than the current administration.
I don’t claim to be an expert on much of anything other than being honest and authentic.
I’m intelligent enough to choose a cabinet of experts instead of a clown show!
I don’t claim to be an expert on much of anything other than being honest and authentic.
I’m intelligent enough to choose a cabinet of experts instead of a clown show!
November 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I’m convinced I could do a better job running this country than the current administration.
I don’t claim to be an expert on much of anything other than being honest and authentic.
I’m intelligent enough to choose a cabinet of experts instead of a clown show!
I don’t claim to be an expert on much of anything other than being honest and authentic.
I’m intelligent enough to choose a cabinet of experts instead of a clown show!
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ok for the evening crowd, I released a record today! it’s called Missals & it’s a strange little song cycle using an ancient german tape echo & indulging some influences I haven’t allowed in before. here it is on bandcamp https://robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com/album/missals
Missals, by Robert Dallas Gray
6 track album
robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
ok for the evening crowd, I released a record today! it’s called Missals & it’s a strange little song cycle using an ancient german tape echo & indulging some influences I haven’t allowed in before. here it is on bandcamp https://robertdallasgray.bandcamp.com/album/missals
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Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
Somebody left this on the floor in my department.
November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Somebody left this on the floor in my department.
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#FeatureFriday again, and this week we have crispy art rock from @brianlambert.bsky.social
#music #musicksky #bandcamp
www.untidydownloads.com/pp2v
#music #musicksky #bandcamp
www.untidydownloads.com/pp2v
#FeatureFriday Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert
Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert Brian Lambert’s “Everything’s A Business” can be summarized as “short but sweet”. It’s a collection of …
www.untidydownloads.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#FeatureFriday again, and this week we have crispy art rock from @brianlambert.bsky.social
#music #musicksky #bandcamp
www.untidydownloads.com/pp2v
#music #musicksky #bandcamp
www.untidydownloads.com/pp2v
Good morning, everyone!
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🏃 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Time to go rebuild my produce department after the beating it took for the holiday!
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🏃 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Time to go rebuild my produce department after the beating it took for the holiday!
November 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Good morning, everyone!
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🏃 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Time to go rebuild my produce department after the beating it took for the holiday!
☕️☕️☕️☕️ 🏃 ☕️☕️☕️☕️
Time to go rebuild my produce department after the beating it took for the holiday!
Here’s my favorite track from this week’s #FeatureFriday album, “Everything’s a Business“ by @brianlambert.bsky.social
“Little Things“
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
“Little Things“
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
Little Things, by Brian Lambert
from the album Everything's A Business
theble.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Here’s my favorite track from this week’s #FeatureFriday album, “Everything’s a Business“ by @brianlambert.bsky.social
“Little Things“
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
“Little Things“
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
It’s #FeatureFriday!
@brianlambert.bsky.social packs a lot of interesting stuff into this week’s album, the 6 song, 11 minute “Everything’s a Business.”
Garage rock art punk led by his always excellent guitar work.
theble.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
@brianlambert.bsky.social packs a lot of interesting stuff into this week’s album, the 6 song, 11 minute “Everything’s a Business.”
Garage rock art punk led by his always excellent guitar work.
theble.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
Everything's A Business, by Brian Lambert
6 track album
theble.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It’s #FeatureFriday!
@brianlambert.bsky.social packs a lot of interesting stuff into this week’s album, the 6 song, 11 minute “Everything’s a Business.”
Garage rock art punk led by his always excellent guitar work.
theble.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
@brianlambert.bsky.social packs a lot of interesting stuff into this week’s album, the 6 song, 11 minute “Everything’s a Business.”
Garage rock art punk led by his always excellent guitar work.
theble.bandcamp.com/album/everyt...
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Happy #FeatureFriday, folks!
This is the day of the week, where we go digging for an album by a Blue Sky artist and present it to you.
Today we have something rockin' and punkin' for you: "Everything's A Business" by @brianlambert.bsky.social
And you can read our reviews here:
This is the day of the week, where we go digging for an album by a Blue Sky artist and present it to you.
Today we have something rockin' and punkin' for you: "Everything's A Business" by @brianlambert.bsky.social
And you can read our reviews here:
#FeatureFriday Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert
Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert Everything’s A Business by Brian Lambert Brian Lambert’s “Everything’s A Business” can be summarized as “short but sweet”. It’s a collection of …
www.untidydownloads.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Happy #FeatureFriday, folks!
This is the day of the week, where we go digging for an album by a Blue Sky artist and present it to you.
Today we have something rockin' and punkin' for you: "Everything's A Business" by @brianlambert.bsky.social
And you can read our reviews here:
This is the day of the week, where we go digging for an album by a Blue Sky artist and present it to you.
Today we have something rockin' and punkin' for you: "Everything's A Business" by @brianlambert.bsky.social
And you can read our reviews here:
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#FeatureFriday
My favorite song from @brianlambert.bsky.social's "Everything's A Business" is coincidentally the longest song:
"Little Things".
It's got a crunchy guitar, a good pace and is excellent music to get you woken up!
You can listen to it here:
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
My favorite song from @brianlambert.bsky.social's "Everything's A Business" is coincidentally the longest song:
"Little Things".
It's got a crunchy guitar, a good pace and is excellent music to get you woken up!
You can listen to it here:
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
Little Things, by Brian Lambert
from the album Everything's A Business
theble.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FeatureFriday
My favorite song from @brianlambert.bsky.social's "Everything's A Business" is coincidentally the longest song:
"Little Things".
It's got a crunchy guitar, a good pace and is excellent music to get you woken up!
You can listen to it here:
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
My favorite song from @brianlambert.bsky.social's "Everything's A Business" is coincidentally the longest song:
"Little Things".
It's got a crunchy guitar, a good pace and is excellent music to get you woken up!
You can listen to it here:
theble.bandcamp.com/track/little...
I’m having both today 😄
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m having both today 😄
My grandmother used to say it like it was one word:
Sweepatayta!
🍠
Sweepatayta!
🍠
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My grandmother used to say it like it was one word:
Sweepatayta!
🍠
Sweepatayta!
🍠
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In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In case you needed one more reason not to use AI …
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
The CEO of ChatGPT is blaming a teen’s suicide on his failure to follow the terms of service:
Adam Raine, 16, told ChatGPT he was suicidal and the AI bot told him his feelings were valid and even provided suggestions and detailed instructions.
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thanksgiving reminder: after your turkey comes out of the oven it is important to let it rest inside a wall or floor for 1 to 2 hours
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
thanksgiving reminder: after your turkey comes out of the oven it is important to let it rest inside a wall or floor for 1 to 2 hours
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Done!
Ever heard that someone is "playing their hearts out"? I think this describes @artofstone.bsky.social's music best.
It's not very exited, but nontheless pationate. When something is so seemingly simple, even the smalles changes and contributions matter so much more.
Love it!
Ever heard that someone is "playing their hearts out"? I think this describes @artofstone.bsky.social's music best.
It's not very exited, but nontheless pationate. When something is so seemingly simple, even the smalles changes and contributions matter so much more.
Love it!
#NowPlaying
I didn't have the time or the right mindset to dig into the latest album by @artofstone.bsky.social yet, but better late than never!
Going in!
stonessonicjournal.bandcamp.com/album/asynch...
I didn't have the time or the right mindset to dig into the latest album by @artofstone.bsky.social yet, but better late than never!
Going in!
stonessonicjournal.bandcamp.com/album/asynch...
Asynchronous Orbit, by Stone
16 track album
stonessonicjournal.bandcamp.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Done!
Ever heard that someone is "playing their hearts out"? I think this describes @artofstone.bsky.social's music best.
It's not very exited, but nontheless pationate. When something is so seemingly simple, even the smalles changes and contributions matter so much more.
Love it!
Ever heard that someone is "playing their hearts out"? I think this describes @artofstone.bsky.social's music best.
It's not very exited, but nontheless pationate. When something is so seemingly simple, even the smalles changes and contributions matter so much more.
Love it!