Scott
@scott.nstar.social
Co-founder @ nstar.social – A decentralized, local-first social network on the @ATProtocol keeping users in control of their data. Private beta soon!
A decentralized social internet restores user agency over billionaire self-serving walled gardens.
A decentralized social internet restores user agency over billionaire self-serving walled gardens.
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Tom Hanks on mask wearing: “I’ve had COVID enough in my life”
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Tom Hanks on mask wearing: "I’ve had COVID enough in my life”
Tom Hanks has joined a growing movement of COVID-conscious artists who are openly speaking up about the threats of the disease
www.thecanary.co
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Tom Hanks on mask wearing: “I’ve had COVID enough in my life”
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
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📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
Only we can protect our health. Just like choosing to wear a helmet, a seatbelt, and not smoking, I’ve chosen to follow the science & statistics to protect my health and my finances. Once lost, it’s gone forever. I proudly wear a mask when at public indoor venues. My health. My choice.
Despite attempts by both Trump & Biden to hide the fact that the pandemic continues, warnings keep making it through. From Rolling Stone: Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation
#Medsky
#Medsky
Long Covid Is Real -- And It's Changing an Entire Generation
Long Covid is affecting hundreds of thousands of kids in America, and many doctors and schools refuse to recognize their illness.
www.rollingstone.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Only we can protect our health. Just like choosing to wear a helmet, a seatbelt, and not smoking, I’ve chosen to follow the science & statistics to protect my health and my finances. Once lost, it’s gone forever. I proudly wear a mask when at public indoor venues. My health. My choice.
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15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.
Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.
Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.
October 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.
Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.
Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.
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The IETF OAuth Working Group has adopted the Client ID Metadata Document specification!
> This specification defines a mechanism through which an OAuth client can identify itself to authorization servers, without prior dynamic client registration or other existing registration.
> This specification defines a mechanism through which an OAuth client can identify itself to authorization servers, without prior dynamic client registration or other existing registration.
October 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The IETF OAuth Working Group has adopted the Client ID Metadata Document specification!
> This specification defines a mechanism through which an OAuth client can identify itself to authorization servers, without prior dynamic client registration or other existing registration.
> This specification defines a mechanism through which an OAuth client can identify itself to authorization servers, without prior dynamic client registration or other existing registration.
Zeppelin demonstrated the strength of an open, decentralized architecture. With alternative Bsky-like AppViews, Apps can provide users choice by setting the “atproto-proxy” header to an alt AppView’s did:web. This versatility is great for users & App devs to diminish reliance on a single entity.
so zeppelin.social is coming to an end
was going to do a longform post but this'll hopefully help me keep it concise
tl:dr; not a matter of expense or difficulty or anything, it's just done what it was meant to & I'd like to move past it now
was going to do a longform post but this'll hopefully help me keep it concise
tl:dr; not a matter of expense or difficulty or anything, it's just done what it was meant to & I'd like to move past it now
September 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Zeppelin demonstrated the strength of an open, decentralized architecture. With alternative Bsky-like AppViews, Apps can provide users choice by setting the “atproto-proxy” header to an alt AppView’s did:web. This versatility is great for users & App devs to diminish reliance on a single entity.
@pfrazee.com @bnewbold.net Just confirmed a concerning behavior when deactivating & deleting a self-hosted account in the Bsky App. It deactivates & deletes the account in the PDS thereby removing access from other @Atproto apps. The Bsky App warning doesn't inform the user of this behavior.
September 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@pfrazee.com @bnewbold.net Just confirmed a concerning behavior when deactivating & deleting a self-hosted account in the Bsky App. It deactivates & deletes the account in the PDS thereby removing access from other @Atproto apps. The Bsky App warning doesn't inform the user of this behavior.
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Hello everyone! Announcing Eurosky Live: Berlin 2025. Join founders, developers, media, policy-makers, and investors for a full-day public programe exploring the European open social web.
If you're building on ATProto and interested in showcasing, please reach out!
To register: luma.com/knk1342n
If you're building on ATProto and interested in showcasing, please reach out!
To register: luma.com/knk1342n
Eurosky Live: Berlin 2025 · Luma
Showcase • Keynotes • Panels
Join founders, developers, media, policy-makers, and investors for a full-day public programme exploring the European open social…
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September 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello everyone! Announcing Eurosky Live: Berlin 2025. Join founders, developers, media, policy-makers, and investors for a full-day public programe exploring the European open social web.
If you're building on ATProto and interested in showcasing, please reach out!
To register: luma.com/knk1342n
If you're building on ATProto and interested in showcasing, please reach out!
To register: luma.com/knk1342n
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📍RFK Jr. has crossed the Rubicon. The war on science isn’t looming - it’s here. I had hoped that after the darkest days of the pandemic, we could start rebuilding a stronger science world. I was wrong. So, starting today, I’m back. And I want you to join me.
drericding.substack.com/p/im-back-be...
drericding.substack.com/p/im-back-be...
September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
📍RFK Jr. has crossed the Rubicon. The war on science isn’t looming - it’s here. I had hoped that after the darkest days of the pandemic, we could start rebuilding a stronger science world. I was wrong. So, starting today, I’m back. And I want you to join me.
drericding.substack.com/p/im-back-be...
drericding.substack.com/p/im-back-be...
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#ATProto developers:
please go look at the proposal for auth scopes. It's really important and has very little feedback on its discussion page.
I have strong feelings about it but I really want to see what everyone else thinks.
please go look at the proposal for auth scopes. It's really important and has very little feedback on its discussion page.
I have strong feelings about it but I really want to see what everyone else thinks.
proposals/0011-auth-scopes at main · bluesky-social/proposals
Bluesky proposal discussions. Contribute to bluesky-social/proposals development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
July 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#ATProto developers:
please go look at the proposal for auth scopes. It's really important and has very little feedback on its discussion page.
I have strong feelings about it but I really want to see what everyone else thinks.
please go look at the proposal for auth scopes. It's really important and has very little feedback on its discussion page.
I have strong feelings about it but I really want to see what everyone else thinks.
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I've developed an algorithm to find out who are my real ones and who are just faking it. Which my therapist says is good behavior
![An image of a graph explorer with the query:
MATCH p=(me:User{handle:'pfrazee.com'})<-[f:FOLLOWS]-(them:User) RETURN p ORDER BY toInteger(f.wscore) DESC LIMIT 100;](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ragtjsm2j2vknwkz3zp4oxrd/bafkreihbtrtct2k3by2tikhbjyylqqtom5r63sojm3vvssqzhf4wrkoxfy@jpeg)
June 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I've developed an algorithm to find out who are my real ones and who are just faking it. Which my therapist says is good behavior
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Shared by @thewhn.bsky.social on Twitter earlier today:
short 🧵 here (ref screenshot): threadreaderapp.com/thread/19350...
More info here: whn.global/want-to-redu...
#COVID19 #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
short 🧵 here (ref screenshot): threadreaderapp.com/thread/19350...
More info here: whn.global/want-to-redu...
#COVID19 #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
June 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Shared by @thewhn.bsky.social on Twitter earlier today:
short 🧵 here (ref screenshot): threadreaderapp.com/thread/19350...
More info here: whn.global/want-to-redu...
#COVID19 #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
short 🧵 here (ref screenshot): threadreaderapp.com/thread/19350...
More info here: whn.global/want-to-redu...
#COVID19 #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
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I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
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Many are asking why bird flu has suddenly disappeared from the headlines.
The truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere.
According to my CDC sources, H5N1 is spreading especially among symptomatic farm workers.
The truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere.
According to my CDC sources, H5N1 is spreading especially among symptomatic farm workers.
June 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Many are asking why bird flu has suddenly disappeared from the headlines.
The truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere.
According to my CDC sources, H5N1 is spreading especially among symptomatic farm workers.
The truth is, it hasn’t gone anywhere.
According to my CDC sources, H5N1 is spreading especially among symptomatic farm workers.
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Everyone 6 months and older is eligible to get a flu vaccine.
It makes no sense to restrict Covid vaccines to only people who have specific medical conditions.
The FDA is basing its decisions on politics, not science.
It makes no sense to restrict Covid vaccines to only people who have specific medical conditions.
The FDA is basing its decisions on politics, not science.
May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Everyone 6 months and older is eligible to get a flu vaccine.
It makes no sense to restrict Covid vaccines to only people who have specific medical conditions.
The FDA is basing its decisions on politics, not science.
It makes no sense to restrict Covid vaccines to only people who have specific medical conditions.
The FDA is basing its decisions on politics, not science.
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Our access to COVID vaccines is under attack. It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by making public comment to the FDA by May 23 at 11:59 PM EST. Use our template available on our substack at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-ac...
May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our access to COVID vaccines is under attack. It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by making public comment to the FDA by May 23 at 11:59 PM EST. Use our template available on our substack at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-ac...
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Novavax receives approval but with restrictions in people under age 65.
#Medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/05/17/f...
#Medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/05/17/f...
Novavax wins narrowed approval for its Covid-19 shot after delay
Covid shots are facing greater scrutiny from top federal health officials like RFK Jr. and the FDA's Marty Makary.
www.statnews.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Novavax receives approval but with restrictions in people under age 65.
#Medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/05/17/f...
#Medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/05/17/f...
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Ripped straight out of Project 2025.
Because the Heritage Foundation isn’t about American values or whatever. It’s about shilling for industry and capital.
Because the Heritage Foundation isn’t about American values or whatever. It’s about shilling for industry and capital.
BREAKING: The EPA says it will reverse most of the drinking water standards aimed at protecting people from toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Even low levels of the chemicals known as PFAS are linked with cancer and other health problems.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
Even low levels of the chemicals known as PFAS are linked with cancer and other health problems.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
Trump EPA moves to weaken drinking water limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
The administration said it wants to rescind and reconsider whether limits are needed for four PFAS that chemical companies are still producing and using in the U.S. despite known health risks.
www.politico.com
May 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Ripped straight out of Project 2025.
Because the Heritage Foundation isn’t about American values or whatever. It’s about shilling for industry and capital.
Because the Heritage Foundation isn’t about American values or whatever. It’s about shilling for industry and capital.
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The Republicans tax bill is here.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
May 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The Republicans tax bill is here.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
It does NOT ban taxing tips.
It does NOT ban taxing overtime.
It does NOT ban taxing Social Security.
Trump LIED to you — y’all got PLAYED.
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In Trump’s America: kids can’t have more than two dolls, but the president can accept a $400 million ultra-luxury jet from Qatar’s royal family, just weeks after the Trump Organization signed a deal to build a luxury golf resort there.
May 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In Trump’s America: kids can’t have more than two dolls, but the president can accept a $400 million ultra-luxury jet from Qatar’s royal family, just weeks after the Trump Organization signed a deal to build a luxury golf resort there.
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The fact is… we have a slower disaster cooking…
It’s similar to the climate emergency.
Slow, but may be devastating.
#LongCOVID
It’s similar to the climate emergency.
Slow, but may be devastating.
#LongCOVID
I appreciate WHO raising awareness about Long Covid. I, however, considered, and still consider, a great mistake to have declared the end of Covid "as a global emergency" two years ago. This contributed to minimize the ongoing risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including death and Long Covid
May 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The fact is… we have a slower disaster cooking…
It’s similar to the climate emergency.
Slow, but may be devastating.
#LongCOVID
It’s similar to the climate emergency.
Slow, but may be devastating.
#LongCOVID
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Bill Gates on Elon Musk cuts to USAID:
The richest man pandering and taking away funding for those poorest and most in need. The cuts will result in millions of deaths. 
The richest man pandering and taking away funding for those poorest and most in need. The cuts will result in millions of deaths. 
May 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Bill Gates on Elon Musk cuts to USAID:
The richest man pandering and taking away funding for those poorest and most in need. The cuts will result in millions of deaths. 
The richest man pandering and taking away funding for those poorest and most in need. The cuts will result in millions of deaths.