chaosharmonic
@chaosharmonic.bsky.social
Metroidvania enthusiast, professional and hobbyist gadget whisperer, huge weeb. (He, etc)
Will ramble about technology, open standards, neurodivergence, worker protections, and probably other things
Will ramble about technology, open standards, neurodivergence, worker protections, and probably other things
Is anyone here making effort to separate personal from professional identities?
Asking mostly as a dev trying to figure out how I want to interface with Tangled, but also sort of about the alternatives to LinkedIn, and kind of in general about a spec (currently) made up of entirely public data
Asking mostly as a dev trying to figure out how I want to interface with Tangled, but also sort of about the alternatives to LinkedIn, and kind of in general about a spec (currently) made up of entirely public data
December 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Is anyone here making effort to separate personal from professional identities?
Asking mostly as a dev trying to figure out how I want to interface with Tangled, but also sort of about the alternatives to LinkedIn, and kind of in general about a spec (currently) made up of entirely public data
Asking mostly as a dev trying to figure out how I want to interface with Tangled, but also sort of about the alternatives to LinkedIn, and kind of in general about a spec (currently) made up of entirely public data
Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe I'm just describing issue tags on @tangled.org...
But is there a place on ATProto for finding ATProto projects in need of contributors?
But is there a place on ATProto for finding ATProto projects in need of contributors?
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe I'm just describing issue tags on @tangled.org...
But is there a place on ATProto for finding ATProto projects in need of contributors?
But is there a place on ATProto for finding ATProto projects in need of contributors?
Tech publications last year: LLMs are finally killing the 8GB RAM option on laptops, because you need more system resources than that to run one
Tech publications now: LLMs are bringing back the 8GB RAM option on laptops, by doing the same thing to memory prices that cryptocurrency did to GPUs
Tech publications now: LLMs are bringing back the 8GB RAM option on laptops, by doing the same thing to memory prices that cryptocurrency did to GPUs
December 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tech publications last year: LLMs are finally killing the 8GB RAM option on laptops, because you need more system resources than that to run one
Tech publications now: LLMs are bringing back the 8GB RAM option on laptops, by doing the same thing to memory prices that cryptocurrency did to GPUs
Tech publications now: LLMs are bringing back the 8GB RAM option on laptops, by doing the same thing to memory prices that cryptocurrency did to GPUs
Just a musing, but does anyone else feel like single-line comments would make for a huge quality-of-life improvement when writing Markdown?
December 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just a musing, but does anyone else feel like single-line comments would make for a huge quality-of-life improvement when writing Markdown?
I can't believe I'm using these words in any context, but... ugh, here goes:
Ken Paxton is right.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Ken Paxton is right.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent
Automated Content Recognition brings “mass surveillance” to homes, lawsuits say.
arstechnica.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I can't believe I'm using these words in any context, but... ugh, here goes:
Ken Paxton is right.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Ken Paxton is right.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
I know this depends on a functioning payment service of some kind, but hear me out:
What would an ATProto-based freelancing platform look like?
What would an ATProto-based freelancing platform look like?
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I know this depends on a functioning payment service of some kind, but hear me out:
What would an ATProto-based freelancing platform look like?
What would an ATProto-based freelancing platform look like?
@roomy.space a curiosity -- how do you see this platform interacting with existing chat solutions?
I *mostly* mean Matrix, but also wonder how it lines up w Germ...
I *mostly* mean Matrix, but also wonder how it lines up w Germ...
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
@roomy.space a curiosity -- how do you see this platform interacting with existing chat solutions?
I *mostly* mean Matrix, but also wonder how it lines up w Germ...
I *mostly* mean Matrix, but also wonder how it lines up w Germ...
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Some public officials and media outlets were better about not regurgitating the SPPD company line in the immediate aftermath of the raid. But we must remember: if you run with what cops tell you right after they do something seemingly reprehensible, you run the risk of repeating something like this:
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Some public officials and media outlets were better about not regurgitating the SPPD company line in the immediate aftermath of the raid. But we must remember: if you run with what cops tell you right after they do something seemingly reprehensible, you run the risk of repeating something like this:
Weeb friends:
If you start tonight, and watch two episodes a day of Gundam Wing, you'll be right on time to watch Endless Waltz for Christmas Eve
If you start tonight, and watch two episodes a day of Gundam Wing, you'll be right on time to watch Endless Waltz for Christmas Eve
November 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Weeb friends:
If you start tonight, and watch two episodes a day of Gundam Wing, you'll be right on time to watch Endless Waltz for Christmas Eve
If you start tonight, and watch two episodes a day of Gundam Wing, you'll be right on time to watch Endless Waltz for Christmas Eve
Old problem: stale wallpapers and no idea wtf to do about it short of making my own screencaps
New problem: a site called FanCaps, from which I now have more than 20 different images *just* of Frieren getting attacked by mimics
New problem: a site called FanCaps, from which I now have more than 20 different images *just* of Frieren getting attacked by mimics
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Old problem: stale wallpapers and no idea wtf to do about it short of making my own screencaps
New problem: a site called FanCaps, from which I now have more than 20 different images *just* of Frieren getting attacked by mimics
New problem: a site called FanCaps, from which I now have more than 20 different images *just* of Frieren getting attacked by mimics
Note, from my cleaning tasks:
> Call safe mfrs
Me, after .5 seconds: not motherfuckers, *manufacturers*
> Call safe mfrs
Me, after .5 seconds: not motherfuckers, *manufacturers*
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Note, from my cleaning tasks:
> Call safe mfrs
Me, after .5 seconds: not motherfuckers, *manufacturers*
> Call safe mfrs
Me, after .5 seconds: not motherfuckers, *manufacturers*
Oh so *now* no one is breaking out "GOD HATES AMERICA" signs or protesting a funeral
Where are these fuckers the one time you need them
Where are these fuckers the one time you need them
lol sure why not
DICK CHENEY FUNERAL SERVICE: LIVE <GO>
DICK CHENEY FUNERAL SERVICE: LIVE <GO>
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Oh so *now* no one is breaking out "GOD HATES AMERICA" signs or protesting a funeral
Where are these fuckers the one time you need them
Where are these fuckers the one time you need them
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happy anniversary @bnewbold.net's @atproto.com "Call for Developer Projects" to all who celebrate!
looking at the "social app" section, remarkable to see how far the atmosphere has come in a year!
serious apps emerging in most categories mentioned :) below, a non-comprehensive survey:
looking at the "social app" section, remarkable to see how far the atmosphere has come in a year!
serious apps emerging in most categories mentioned :) below, a non-comprehensive survey:
Call for Developer Projects · bluesky-social atproto · Discussion #3049
The last few weeks have seen a swell of developer interest in atproto. Welcome! The protocol is maturing, and now is a great time for early adopters to jump in and start building. This post lists s...
github.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
happy anniversary @bnewbold.net's @atproto.com "Call for Developer Projects" to all who celebrate!
looking at the "social app" section, remarkable to see how far the atmosphere has come in a year!
serious apps emerging in most categories mentioned :) below, a non-comprehensive survey:
looking at the "social app" section, remarkable to see how far the atmosphere has come in a year!
serious apps emerging in most categories mentioned :) below, a non-comprehensive survey:
Me, before: I'll just watch this piece about public television. I'm sure watching informative content about informative content will be extra stimulating
Me, after: JEKYLL JEKYLL HYDE JEKYLL HYDE HYDE JEKYLL
Me, after: JEKYLL JEKYLL HYDE JEKYLL HYDE HYDE JEKYLL
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Me, before: I'll just watch this piece about public television. I'm sure watching informative content about informative content will be extra stimulating
Me, after: JEKYLL JEKYLL HYDE JEKYLL HYDE HYDE JEKYLL
Me, after: JEKYLL JEKYLL HYDE JEKYLL HYDE HYDE JEKYLL
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Pirates: arr
Pirates with an MBA: ARR
Pirates with an MBA: ARR
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pirates: arr
Pirates with an MBA: ARR
Pirates with an MBA: ARR
@frame.work Do you ever plan on offering different color options for the 13/16 bodies?
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
@frame.work Do you ever plan on offering different color options for the 13/16 bodies?
Listening to people telling 1776 Beetlejuice lady not to stand down is somehow the same energy as Liz Lemon telling Tracy Jordan that the leash is off
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Listening to people telling 1776 Beetlejuice lady not to stand down is somehow the same energy as Liz Lemon telling Tracy Jordan that the leash is off
Google, weeks ago: official Android builds are getting rid of APK sideloading
Meanwhile, Valve: SteamOS is *adding* APK sideloading
Meanwhile, Valve: SteamOS is *adding* APK sideloading
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Google, weeks ago: official Android builds are getting rid of APK sideloading
Meanwhile, Valve: SteamOS is *adding* APK sideloading
Meanwhile, Valve: SteamOS is *adding* APK sideloading
But her emails.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
But her emails.
Class warfare idea: mandate that commutes be paid based on time or distance or both.
Would this incentivize onsite businesses to hire locals only? Yes.
But would that then directly pit them against landlords? Also yes.
Would this incentivize onsite businesses to hire locals only? Yes.
But would that then directly pit them against landlords? Also yes.
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Class warfare idea: mandate that commutes be paid based on time or distance or both.
Would this incentivize onsite businesses to hire locals only? Yes.
But would that then directly pit them against landlords? Also yes.
Would this incentivize onsite businesses to hire locals only? Yes.
But would that then directly pit them against landlords? Also yes.
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first it's pensions, then it's healthcare, then vacation, finally it's the wages, pretty soon you're just going to one box to work all day for no money and going to another to get the rest of snap to eat, which sounds a lot like how they described the soviet union to me in the 80s but what do i know
Is this good? It doesn't seem good.
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
Walgreens Cuts Pay for Hourly Store Workers After $10 Billion Buyout
Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners.
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
first it's pensions, then it's healthcare, then vacation, finally it's the wages, pretty soon you're just going to one box to work all day for no money and going to another to get the rest of snap to eat, which sounds a lot like how they described the soviet union to me in the 80s but what do i know
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the president of the united states, for some reason apparently:
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
the president of the united states, for some reason apparently:
Keeya: how could you put our relationship in danger doing spy shit
Also Keeya: we were supposed to move back to Gotham City
Also Keeya: we were supposed to move back to Gotham City
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Keeya: how could you put our relationship in danger doing spy shit
Also Keeya: we were supposed to move back to Gotham City
Also Keeya: we were supposed to move back to Gotham City