Ben T. (Lucky #210,713)
@norights.bsky.social
(He/Him) Indie animator, feminist, liberal, internet person http://norights.net
🎵 He'll make you do the Macerena as you rock your Tamagachi,
with your Newton down in Woodstock, playing Sega la-di-da-di.
He brought the 90's back, and then he freed Tibet.
If you can't find his jam on Napster then the warehouse sells cassettes. (Old school) 🎶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ge...
with your Newton down in Woodstock, playing Sega la-di-da-di.
He brought the 90's back, and then he freed Tibet.
If you can't find his jam on Napster then the warehouse sells cassettes. (Old school) 🎶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ge...
MC Lars - This Gigantic Robot Kills (Music Video)
YouTube video by MC Lars
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🎵 He'll make you do the Macerena as you rock your Tamagachi,
with your Newton down in Woodstock, playing Sega la-di-da-di.
He brought the 90's back, and then he freed Tibet.
If you can't find his jam on Napster then the warehouse sells cassettes. (Old school) 🎶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ge...
with your Newton down in Woodstock, playing Sega la-di-da-di.
He brought the 90's back, and then he freed Tibet.
If you can't find his jam on Napster then the warehouse sells cassettes. (Old school) 🎶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ge...
If you charge for fonts, good for you. Get paid for your work
But don't replace characters with PERSONAL USE ONLY, DO NOT STEAL
Not trusting me guarantees I never purchase anything out of principle
But don't replace characters with PERSONAL USE ONLY, DO NOT STEAL
Not trusting me guarantees I never purchase anything out of principle
January 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
If you charge for fonts, good for you. Get paid for your work
But don't replace characters with PERSONAL USE ONLY, DO NOT STEAL
Not trusting me guarantees I never purchase anything out of principle
But don't replace characters with PERSONAL USE ONLY, DO NOT STEAL
Not trusting me guarantees I never purchase anything out of principle
Forming some hot takes looking through articles and examples on web design, trying to figure out where things went wrong
A lot of it seems to have been reactionary against Skeuomorphism, where things look like their physical counterparts for recognizability
This led to Flat Design and Minimalism
A lot of it seems to have been reactionary against Skeuomorphism, where things look like their physical counterparts for recognizability
This led to Flat Design and Minimalism
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Forming some hot takes looking through articles and examples on web design, trying to figure out where things went wrong
A lot of it seems to have been reactionary against Skeuomorphism, where things look like their physical counterparts for recognizability
This led to Flat Design and Minimalism
A lot of it seems to have been reactionary against Skeuomorphism, where things look like their physical counterparts for recognizability
This led to Flat Design and Minimalism
Remember when the word “uber” was slapped on things (both authentically and ironically) like “epic” or “extreme” used to be? In Jason X he became Uber Jason
Today it’s a ridesharing service where drivers use their own cars and also make food deliveries
The real one’s scarier to me, TBH
Today it’s a ridesharing service where drivers use their own cars and also make food deliveries
The real one’s scarier to me, TBH
a man wearing glasses is driving a car and smiling at the camera .
Alt: Animated GIF of a man behind the wheel of a car, looking over at his passenger, lifting his hand with five fingers out, smiling and laughing creepily as text comes over the bottom of the image, “you gotta give me 5 stars”
media.tenor.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Remember when the word “uber” was slapped on things (both authentically and ironically) like “epic” or “extreme” used to be? In Jason X he became Uber Jason
Today it’s a ridesharing service where drivers use their own cars and also make food deliveries
The real one’s scarier to me, TBH
Today it’s a ridesharing service where drivers use their own cars and also make food deliveries
The real one’s scarier to me, TBH
Just saw this video from Kagi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0O...
Small Web search toggle and a dedicated Small Web page that's basically StumbleUpon with tabs for videos and comics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0O...
Small Web search toggle and a dedicated Small Web page that's basically StumbleUpon with tabs for videos and comics
Kagi Small Web
YouTube video by Kagi
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Just saw this video from Kagi
www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0O...
Small Web search toggle and a dedicated Small Web page that's basically StumbleUpon with tabs for videos and comics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0O...
Small Web search toggle and a dedicated Small Web page that's basically StumbleUpon with tabs for videos and comics
Noticed free Photoshop clone PhotoPea has links to other projects:
Beta Illustrator clone VectorPea - www.vectorpea.com
Beta midi music editor JamPea - jampea.com
Browser games PeaGames (link doesn't work but here's a 7+ hour video of somebody playing them)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh16...
Beta Illustrator clone VectorPea - www.vectorpea.com
Beta midi music editor JamPea - jampea.com
Browser games PeaGames (link doesn't work but here's a 7+ hour video of somebody playing them)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh16...
All Photopea Website Games Compilation (2024)
YouTube video by Gegewabs Nate
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Noticed free Photoshop clone PhotoPea has links to other projects:
Beta Illustrator clone VectorPea - www.vectorpea.com
Beta midi music editor JamPea - jampea.com
Browser games PeaGames (link doesn't work but here's a 7+ hour video of somebody playing them)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh16...
Beta Illustrator clone VectorPea - www.vectorpea.com
Beta midi music editor JamPea - jampea.com
Browser games PeaGames (link doesn't work but here's a 7+ hour video of somebody playing them)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh16...
@ironspike.bsky.social RE:Godot - have you checked out the Block Coding plugin? godotengine.org/asset-librar...
Basically makes Godot like Scratch. Looks useful for prototyping, getting what you want to do working so you can rewrite and optimize later
Basically makes Godot like Scratch. Looks useful for prototyping, getting what you want to do working so you can rewrite and optimize later
Block Coding - Godot Asset Library
godotengine.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
@ironspike.bsky.social RE:Godot - have you checked out the Block Coding plugin? godotengine.org/asset-librar...
Basically makes Godot like Scratch. Looks useful for prototyping, getting what you want to do working so you can rewrite and optimize later
Basically makes Godot like Scratch. Looks useful for prototyping, getting what you want to do working so you can rewrite and optimize later
What’s everybody using to handle bookmarks/feeds these days?
Creators are getting screwed by algorithms for visibility. Like to find something that understands when I follow somebody I want to see their stuff
Not trying to reinvent the wheel. Not browser-based preferable
Creators are getting screwed by algorithms for visibility. Like to find something that understands when I follow somebody I want to see their stuff
Not trying to reinvent the wheel. Not browser-based preferable
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
What’s everybody using to handle bookmarks/feeds these days?
Creators are getting screwed by algorithms for visibility. Like to find something that understands when I follow somebody I want to see their stuff
Not trying to reinvent the wheel. Not browser-based preferable
Creators are getting screwed by algorithms for visibility. Like to find something that understands when I follow somebody I want to see their stuff
Not trying to reinvent the wheel. Not browser-based preferable
My 2026 Motto: Aw, hell, I’ll do it myself
Decoupling from subscriptions, proprietary platforms, algorithms, and programs where feasible
Not saying “possible” because this will take time. I can’t simply unplug from everything all at once
Right now it’s about removing reliance and returning agency
Decoupling from subscriptions, proprietary platforms, algorithms, and programs where feasible
Not saying “possible” because this will take time. I can’t simply unplug from everything all at once
Right now it’s about removing reliance and returning agency
January 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
My 2026 Motto: Aw, hell, I’ll do it myself
Decoupling from subscriptions, proprietary platforms, algorithms, and programs where feasible
Not saying “possible” because this will take time. I can’t simply unplug from everything all at once
Right now it’s about removing reliance and returning agency
Decoupling from subscriptions, proprietary platforms, algorithms, and programs where feasible
Not saying “possible” because this will take time. I can’t simply unplug from everything all at once
Right now it’s about removing reliance and returning agency
The other day I watched this video from a 20-something about when there were less people online
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vmn...
I'd like to share the comment I left and expand on it a bit here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vmn...
I'd like to share the comment I left and expand on it a bit here
January 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The other day I watched this video from a 20-something about when there were less people online
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vmn...
I'd like to share the comment I left and expand on it a bit here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vmn...
I'd like to share the comment I left and expand on it a bit here
www.youtube.com/shorts/HlEN-...
CoolThingsWeFound.com - Cool things people found where you can submit cool things you find
CoolThingsWeFound.com - Cool things people found where you can submit cool things you find
how to make the internet more interesting
YouTube video by Answer in Progress
www.youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
www.youtube.com/shorts/HlEN-...
CoolThingsWeFound.com - Cool things people found where you can submit cool things you find
CoolThingsWeFound.com - Cool things people found where you can submit cool things you find
Redesigning my site for the new year. Moving off WordPress, being more intentional with what I put up and how it runs. Hoping to recapture the fun of Ye Olde Web days with modern tech and security
JFC
Remember the tweet about how confusing Mastodon is? Every new thing I read becomes that
JFC
Remember the tweet about how confusing Mastodon is? Every new thing I read becomes that
December 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Redesigning my site for the new year. Moving off WordPress, being more intentional with what I put up and how it runs. Hoping to recapture the fun of Ye Olde Web days with modern tech and security
JFC
Remember the tweet about how confusing Mastodon is? Every new thing I read becomes that
JFC
Remember the tweet about how confusing Mastodon is? Every new thing I read becomes that
@ironspike.bsky.social I mean allegedly he decided to run after Obama made fun of him at the White House Correspondents Dinner and spent his entire first term trying to erase anything the man did
So yeah. Wouldn’t be surprised in the least
So yeah. Wouldn’t be surprised in the least
December 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
@ironspike.bsky.social I mean allegedly he decided to run after Obama made fun of him at the White House Correspondents Dinner and spent his entire first term trying to erase anything the man did
So yeah. Wouldn’t be surprised in the least
So yeah. Wouldn’t be surprised in the least
Avatar is to James Cameron as Cars is to John Lasseter
darth vader from star wars is standing in front of a screen that says " search your feelings "
Alt: Animated GIF of Darth Vader with overlayed text, "Search your feelings you know it to be true"
media.tenor.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Avatar is to James Cameron as Cars is to John Lasseter
Whelp, I’m no longer the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Today I’m 43
Today I’m 43
a man laying on a bed with his eyes closed and the words yes it is my birthday
Alt: Animated GIF from the movie Coming to America where Prince Akeem sits up in bed smiling saying, “Yes, it is my birthday!”
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Whelp, I’m no longer the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Today I’m 43
Today I’m 43
@ironspike.bsky.social I forget if you’re familiar with DankPods, the Australian YouTuber who reviews/destroys MP3 players and other “nugget” tech
He also has a car channel
youtube.com/@garbagetime...
Videos include “I replaced my oil with Vegemite” and “NEVER use Vegemite as Engine Oil” :V
He also has a car channel
youtube.com/@garbagetime...
Videos include “I replaced my oil with Vegemite” and “NEVER use Vegemite as Engine Oil” :V
Garbage Time
What a mighty fleet of nuggets that guy has
- no one.
youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
@ironspike.bsky.social I forget if you’re familiar with DankPods, the Australian YouTuber who reviews/destroys MP3 players and other “nugget” tech
He also has a car channel
youtube.com/@garbagetime...
Videos include “I replaced my oil with Vegemite” and “NEVER use Vegemite as Engine Oil” :V
He also has a car channel
youtube.com/@garbagetime...
Videos include “I replaced my oil with Vegemite” and “NEVER use Vegemite as Engine Oil” :V
Saw someone is attempting a modern version of StumbleUpon cloudhiker.net
Cloudhiker - The greatest Sites of the Internet
Discover the internet and find the most interesting, weird or awesome websites.
cloudhiker.net
December 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Saw someone is attempting a modern version of StumbleUpon cloudhiker.net
This is probably the most realistic take on how things will impact people once the bubble pops. My question is will it cause something like the Great Recession or will Silicon Valley find another new thing and pivot the hype train to keep going?
youtu.be/y8tvozJm_Bg?...
youtu.be/y8tvozJm_Bg?...
How Does AI Affect Josh Johnson's Career? - After The Cut | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is probably the most realistic take on how things will impact people once the bubble pops. My question is will it cause something like the Great Recession or will Silicon Valley find another new thing and pivot the hype train to keep going?
youtu.be/y8tvozJm_Bg?...
youtu.be/y8tvozJm_Bg?...
Here's a composer and music calligrapher who makes playable portraits of animals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKo...
How does a fox sound?
YouTube video by Sympawnies by Noam Oxman
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Here's a composer and music calligrapher who makes playable portraits of animals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKo...
ME: Honestly it's not that different from Ohio
WIFE: There's a big difference between -20 and -40…
ME: Not really. If it's "don't go outside" and "don't go outside: there's ghosts," either way I'm not going outside
WIFE: There's a big difference between -20 and -40…
ME: Not really. If it's "don't go outside" and "don't go outside: there's ghosts," either way I'm not going outside
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
ME: Honestly it's not that different from Ohio
WIFE: There's a big difference between -20 and -40…
ME: Not really. If it's "don't go outside" and "don't go outside: there's ghosts," either way I'm not going outside
WIFE: There's a big difference between -20 and -40…
ME: Not really. If it's "don't go outside" and "don't go outside: there's ghosts," either way I'm not going outside
As an American living in Canada, whenever people spew familiar bullshit I turn into the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
Government exists to help the population. Otherwise WTF does it do? Build ballrooms and throw Gatsby parties
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
Government exists to help the population. Otherwise WTF does it do? Build ballrooms and throw Gatsby parties
From the alberta community on Reddit: Smith says she doesn't believe that government should be providing any services to Albertans, she believes that private companies should be used universally to pr...
Explore this post and more from the alberta community
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December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
As an American living in Canada, whenever people spew familiar bullshit I turn into the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
Government exists to help the population. Otherwise WTF does it do? Build ballrooms and throw Gatsby parties
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...
Government exists to help the population. Otherwise WTF does it do? Build ballrooms and throw Gatsby parties
If you remember the internet before it became a handful of phone apps, recall how fun and unpredictable it used to be
This is a thread to share indie/small web links and rabbit holes. Because we’re all sick of this sterile play place
This is a thread to share indie/small web links and rabbit holes. Because we’re all sick of this sterile play place
December 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
If you remember the internet before it became a handful of phone apps, recall how fun and unpredictable it used to be
This is a thread to share indie/small web links and rabbit holes. Because we’re all sick of this sterile play place
This is a thread to share indie/small web links and rabbit holes. Because we’re all sick of this sterile play place
:V
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
:V
@ironspike.bsky.social RE:Data Collection
Personally I find the funniest part being a privacy security guy realizing, “Oh no! I’ve poured my heart into this thing’s ear. I better use our tools to assess the threat!”
That said, the post is about browser extensions, which can target anybody
Personally I find the funniest part being a privacy security guy realizing, “Oh no! I’ve poured my heart into this thing’s ear. I better use our tools to assess the threat!”
That said, the post is about browser extensions, which can target anybody
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
@ironspike.bsky.social RE:Data Collection
Personally I find the funniest part being a privacy security guy realizing, “Oh no! I’ve poured my heart into this thing’s ear. I better use our tools to assess the threat!”
That said, the post is about browser extensions, which can target anybody
Personally I find the funniest part being a privacy security guy realizing, “Oh no! I’ve poured my heart into this thing’s ear. I better use our tools to assess the threat!”
That said, the post is about browser extensions, which can target anybody
Cory Doctorow - Rescuing the Internet From “Enshittification” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM