Jason (he/him)
@meleager.bsky.social
Chicagoan, Progressive, Geek. Way too excited by my cats' completely typical feline behavior.
It's fine, he'll get some rest this week, right?
Oh. Oh, no.
Oh. Oh, no.
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's fine, he'll get some rest this week, right?
Oh. Oh, no.
Oh. Oh, no.
I hope it's as delightfully dumb as it looks. To me, that's the perfect incarnation of "bad" entertainment.
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I hope it's as delightfully dumb as it looks. To me, that's the perfect incarnation of "bad" entertainment.
I hadn't made that connection before, but of course you're right. Monopolies really do behave a lot like abusive partners, don't they?
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I hadn't made that connection before, but of course you're right. Monopolies really do behave a lot like abusive partners, don't they?
I completely agree. As you say, it's not as simple as phone number portability, but the idea of minimizing lock-in without putting that all on the user would be a net positive for everyone.
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I completely agree. As you say, it's not as simple as phone number portability, but the idea of minimizing lock-in without putting that all on the user would be a net positive for everyone.
I switched to Fastmail, and also use my own domain for email, which Fastmail supports very easily. That's important to me because using my own domain means that I can switch mail providers in the future without having to change my email address again. It's a hedge against future enshittification.
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I switched to Fastmail, and also use my own domain for email, which Fastmail supports very easily. That's important to me because using my own domain means that I can switch mail providers in the future without having to change my email address again. It's a hedge against future enshittification.
I finally followed through on migrating away from gmail this year, and for me it was 100% worth the time and expense. I realize that's not an option for everyone, and it absolutely blows that Google is actively making things even worse. Enshittification indeed.
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I finally followed through on migrating away from gmail this year, and for me it was 100% worth the time and expense. I realize that's not an option for everyone, and it absolutely blows that Google is actively making things even worse. Enshittification indeed.
I went to the VLA whole visiting my grandparents as a kid (they basically threw me and my brother in their can and drove all over the southwest), and it was super cool! I 100% annoyed my partner by half-shrieking, "Ooh ooh ooh, that's the Very Large Array!" the moment it showed up on screen.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I went to the VLA whole visiting my grandparents as a kid (they basically threw me and my brother in their can and drove all over the southwest), and it was super cool! I 100% annoyed my partner by half-shrieking, "Ooh ooh ooh, that's the Very Large Array!" the moment it showed up on screen.
I've lived in Chicago for the past 25 years, and I love this city like I was born to it. These words are heartbreaking and absolutely true.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I've lived in Chicago for the past 25 years, and I love this city like I was born to it. These words are heartbreaking and absolutely true.
Oh, get fucked you coward.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Oh, get fucked you coward.
Maybe the most naive thought of my adult life came an hour ago when I said, "Wait, these fucks are colluding to hide who actually caved? That's how disingenuous these assholes are?"
The better question is, why would I expect anything else? And yet somehow these losers disappointed me again. Jesus.
The better question is, why would I expect anything else? And yet somehow these losers disappointed me again. Jesus.
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Maybe the most naive thought of my adult life came an hour ago when I said, "Wait, these fucks are colluding to hide who actually caved? That's how disingenuous these assholes are?"
The better question is, why would I expect anything else? And yet somehow these losers disappointed me again. Jesus.
The better question is, why would I expect anything else? And yet somehow these losers disappointed me again. Jesus.
Durbin has sucked for a long time and simply does not give a shit about anything his constituents want. I've been in a constant state of loathing for his bullshit for years. Of course he was involved in this fucking farce.
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Durbin has sucked for a long time and simply does not give a shit about anything his constituents want. I've been in a constant state of loathing for his bullshit for years. Of course he was involved in this fucking farce.
As a KC fan, I also hate football a little bit today. Great game by the Bills, though - they 150% deserve the win.
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As a KC fan, I also hate football a little bit today. Great game by the Bills, though - they 150% deserve the win.
Agreed. Big Mike can be Chris' emotional support DT for all I care. If it makes 95 happy, I'm on board.
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Agreed. Big Mike can be Chris' emotional support DT for all I care. If it makes 95 happy, I'm on board.
Oof. This is so uncomfortably true.
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Oof. This is so uncomfortably true.
This is such a great way of describing it. I was unenthusiastic about voting for JB (I supported Pawar early in the cycle, then voted for Biss in the primary after Pawar dropped out), but since being elected JB has consistently impressed me. He's legitimately progressive and effective.
October 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is such a great way of describing it. I was unenthusiastic about voting for JB (I supported Pawar early in the cycle, then voted for Biss in the primary after Pawar dropped out), but since being elected JB has consistently impressed me. He's legitimately progressive and effective.
That'll be a short unit.
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
That'll be a short unit.
Meanwhile KC loses 10 seconds on their last gasp kickoff return, AND have another holding penalty.
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Meanwhile KC loses 10 seconds on their last gasp kickoff return, AND have another holding penalty.
That's fair. I may be recalling my childhood experience with syndicated television with a bit too much fondness in this case.
September 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
That's fair. I may be recalling my childhood experience with syndicated television with a bit too much fondness in this case.
Maybe some old reruns of Hogan's Heroes, too, as a reminder of what absolute losers Nazis are.
September 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Maybe some old reruns of Hogan's Heroes, too, as a reminder of what absolute losers Nazis are.
I am very impatiently awaiting its arrival at my library!
September 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I am very impatiently awaiting its arrival at my library!
Yeah, it seems like he's been coached to avoid contact if at all possible. Not mad about that, honestly.
September 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Yeah, it seems like he's been coached to avoid contact if at all possible. Not mad about that, honestly.
Spags for whatever office he wants.
September 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Spags for whatever office he wants.
That's inconceivable!
Aw, damn it.
Aw, damn it.
September 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
That's inconceivable!
Aw, damn it.
Aw, damn it.