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I went for my first Spidey-walk around my new neighbourhood.
Several pretty nice encounters with locals. A group outside the local club wanted photos (although only one of them actually stood next to me to be photographed!), a couple wanted pictures to show a young relative who, apparently, would be astounded that they'd met the real Spidey. A family with two young boys was just getting into their car after after presumably visiting relatives and the family seemed to like seeing me, although the boys themselves seemed not bold enough to interact. A guy told me he'd just "walked out" of work (not sure if he'd quit or just left for the day) after his manager had sworn at him and said just seeing me lifted his mood and made his day.
And all this just from my first 30 minute, 1½ mile walk. Gotta spend a bit more time out in suit in this area! 🙂
(Below, eight selfies of me as classic Spider-Man with my web backpack, one indoors before I went out, the others taken on a path beside a green part way along my route.)
This is why, when I got home on the motorbike late in the evening recently, rather tired, I sat down on the driveway to pet the local cats when they appeared rather than rushing to get inside and get my heavy, exhausting gear off. It's also why, when I go for a walk in suit, I want to do better at pausing to greet people rather than just waving as I walk, to make it clearer I have time and to maximise the chances of something good happening.
Some fiber providers are now talking about offering 50 gigabit to the home.
Mother fuckers, ZOMGWTFBBQ? I've been delivering FTTH since 2015, and I have the fucking bandwidth usage charts to prove this next statement: NO ONE NEEDS 50 FUCKING GIGABIT TO THEIR HOME!!!!!!
Instead of trying to go needlessly faster, how about we focus on actually delivering a good product worldwide? Lets just admit that 1 gigabit is good enough, and should be the goal everywhere. Let entities that actually need more bandwidth gets ELINE, or Dark Fiber, or whatever DIA solution can accommodate their need for 10, 25, 40, 100, etc gigabit.
Because this fucking arms race to deliver insane speeds to residences with 2-6 occupants is fucking wasteful as hell.
Oh wait, everything I just said would require us to re-examine our growth addicted economy. Yeah, cause that'll happen.
@ret My parents have a 200/200 fiber package, and it works fine. Plenty fast enough, and the upload is great.
I'm on 500/20 cable, and running off-site backups is a pain.
I've just got the Openreach line at my new home configured with a 115/20 service, but I'm considering getting Swish to install a line here too and relegate the openwretch line to be a backup, because AFAICT Swish's services are all symmetric.
Why anyone would install a fibre access network with asymmetric capacity I don't know (unlike DOCSIS or DSL it'd have to be a deliberate choice, surely?), and if the access network is symmetric, why would they not offer symmetric services? Presumably only to be able to keep selling overpriced symmetric services as "enterprise solutions"!
(I want to be able to stick a small server rack in the garage for non-critical stuff to save a bit on datacentre costs, and some outbound capacity would help. Even for that I doubt I'll need 1Gbps. Heck, even my datacentre racks only have 1Gbps BGP uplinks and I've only recently been feeling it might be worth upgrading — and that's only because of the risks of DDoS attacks and/or a greedy 1Gbps+ home user saturating one of those uplinks…)
It's simple, Prime Minister: X is for people who think that Britain is about to lock up everyone who isn't woke, Bluesky is for people who think that sounds like a terrific idea, and Threads is for people who have no idea what either of the others are on about.
Truth Social is for people who think they run the Internet, Nostr is for people who think they should run the internet, and Mastodon is for people who actually do run the Internet.
& 4Chan people don’t care as long as they have big tits.
⚠️Iceshrimp.social shutting down⚠️
Iceshrimp.social has now been running for a whole year.
I've always enjoyed running the instance and providing a platform for those interested in Iceshrimp.
However, I've recently been going through a tough time with depression, and managing and financing the instance mostly on my own has become increasingly difficult for me.
After much thought, I’ve decided to close down Iceshrimp.social.
I'm sorry for this spontaneous notice and any inconvenience it may cause, but I just need to take a step back and focus on my mental health right now.
Therefore, please make sure to migrate your account to another Fediverse instance as soon as possible.
If you need any help with the migration or are facing issues, please feel free to drop me a message. I'm happy to help.
I want to say a huge thank you to all of you. I hope you all find a new home that feels just as welcoming.
Take care of yourselves, and I wish you all the best wherever you end up next 
PS.: This does not affect iceshimp development in any way, since the instance was always independent of the development team.
The iceshrimp.social domain will be transferred to Zotan (the lead dev), as part of the shutdown process.
I know this is a bit late, but I wanted to wait for the official photo.
I would like to thank everyone who stood by me and encouraged me and the judges for choosing me as the best of the many super dancers! To the host for giving everyone an enjoyable show!
This win only inspires me to be even better in the future!
Thank you all very much too! I love you all! ❤
📸: @Cartooncoon (Twitter)
Judges: @chipfoxx @AshCoyote @Emily_Creative (Twitter)
Host: @KanaMauMau (Twitter)
#furry #fursuit #fursuiter #Dancing #Dancecompetition
🆕 blog! “Psssst! Your date of birth can be a random number!”
For lots of online accounts, a date of birth is nothing more than a very weak second factor. The majority of places aren't checking your identity, cross-referencing your birthdate, and personalising your experience based on your Zodiac sign. At most, they'll wish you a happy birthday and / or let you rec…
👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/08/psssst-your-date-of-birth-can-be-a-random-number/
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#CyberSecurity #opsec
For lots of online accounts, a date of birth is nothing more than a very weak second factor. The majority of places aren’t checking your identity, cross-referencing your birthdate, and person…Terence Eden’s Blog
Disabled people don't just "deserve" access to the world- we have a right to it.
Denying us the freedom to use a bathroom, enjoy a meal, or be a part of society is a denial of our human rights.
Until our rights are honoured, justice and equality remain empty promises.
#Disability #HumanRights #Poverty #Technology #Cinema #Accessibility #SDGs #Equity
This rings so true.
(Actually this new house was left in a pretty good state and I'm not sure there's a huge amount to fix — one leaking shower drain isn't a huge deal and is kinda all we've come across so far. More than that are the upgrades I want to do. But still, my dad mentioned in response to this that he knows every inch of the old house, having lived there 50+ years and having done almost all the work on it over that time, while this new one is mostly an unknown quantity.)
HEADLINE: "Heat claims more than 175,000 lives annually in Europe, latest data shows"
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A staggering 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe, and that figure is set to soar in line with our steadily warming planet. The UN World Health Organization says European countries are seeing temperatures rise at around twice the global average.
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Meanwhile, Business As Usual proceeds uninterrupted.
LEARN MORE -- https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152766
#Europe #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange #Capitalism #BusinessAsUsual
A staggering 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe and that figure is set to soar in line with our steadily warming planet.UN News
Scientists at #Oxford Uni have developed a revolutionary approach which could generate #solar electricity without the need for #solarpanels. 💡 😎
Instead, their innovation works by coating a new power-generating material onto the surfaces of everyday objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. 🎒 🚗 📲
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-08-09-solar-energy-breakthrough-could-reduce-need-solar-farms
Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a revolutionary approach which could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon-based solarwww.ox.ac.uk
If you support folks on Patreon, make sure you start your subscription on the website rather than via the Patreon app, since in-app payments are subject to extra payment processing fees (it’s *especially* bad on iOS but Android does it too).
Better yet, don’t use dedicated apps for things that should be websites, and also consider using support platforms that care more about actually supporting folks, like ko-fi. Patreon ultimately only cares about how much money comes into Patreon.
A new rule for journalists.
End the interview on the first egregious lie.
Turn the lights out, switch off the recorder, get up and leave.
And your report should state clearly that this is why the interview was terminated.
It never should have been tolerated in the first place.
Here's a thought I'm working on. It's said that #ActuallyAutistic people are slow to recognise their emotions, and that's kind of true for me. It's certainly true about my base state. Am I a happy person? A cheerful person? Sad? No idea.
Jump sideways: It was said of the late Terry Pratchett that he was continually angry at the state of the world. It was said to be surprising, I think, but by a friend who knew him well. Now, I *met* pTerry, and a more gentle, sweet man you could not imagine.
Vint Cerf revealed Google already uses the string, as do plenty of othersSimon Sharwood (The Register)
SOFTWARE ESCROW IS FUTILE FOR SAAS COMPANIES
YOU HAVE NO HOPE OF RECREATING THESE TWISTED NIGHTMARE PLATFORMS
THIS IS NOT A PLACE OF HONOUR
NOTHING VALUED IS HERE
WHAT IS COMMITTED WAS DANGEROUS AND REPULSIVE TO US
THESE REPOSITORIES ARE BEST SHUNNED
Heads up:
If you want to pledge to someone’s Patreon, don’t do it from the iOS app — because starting in November 2024, Apple is going to charge you a hefty extra for the privilege of doing so.
Humans are dying from the heat, forests are burning up from the heat, and coral reefs are dying from the heat.
Please note: This headline does NOT mean the ocean was warmer just 410 years ago… or 500 years ago, or a thousand, or two thousand, or ten thousand years ago.
It means 400 years is as far back as this study went (actually, 407). So the oceans around the Great Barrier Reef might now be warmer than they have been in, who knows, maybe 100,000 years? Or 200,000? Maybe more?
We are living in a world that humans have never experienced. It is an open question whether our species can adapt and survive, or not.
Meanwhile, Business As Usual proceeds uninterrupted.
#Science #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
Researchers say coral analysis shows recent extreme temperatures would not have happened without greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuelsGraham Readfearn (The Guardian)
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'
The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more profound than anyone could have ever imagined !
'When my grandmother got arthritis , she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time , even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.' Rebecca- age 8
'When someone loves you , the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.'
Billy - age 4
'Love is when a girl puts on perfume
and a boy puts on shaving cologne
and they go out and smell each other.' Karl - age 5
'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.' Chrissy - age 6
'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.' Terri - age 4
'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him , to make sure the taste is OK.' Danny - age 8
'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.' Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.' Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.' Noelle - age 7
'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still
friends even after they know each other so well.' Tommy - age 6
'During my piano recital , I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.' Cindy - age 8
'My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.' Clare - age 6
'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.' Elaine-age 5
'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.' Chris - age 7
'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him
alone all day.' Mary Ann - age 4
'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.' Lauren - age 4
'When you love somebody , your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image) Karen - age 7
'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross..' Mark - age 6
'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.' Jessica - age 8
And the final one: The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his
wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard , climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry.
I see there's been backup day, now I think there should be subscription day.
A day where you gather all subscription costs you pay for, sum them up per month and per year, realize that's a bunch of money for services you might be using rarely, and cancel services or downgrade plans or switch to cheaper providers.
Many subscription economy companies have been jacking up their prices in the last few years, way faster than inflation.
![I heard that if you show a little ass, you get more likes.
I hope this works.
[photos of tiny baby mules/burros]](https://floof.org/photo/preview/640/547007 "I heard that if you show a little ass, you get more likes.
I hope this works.
[photos of tiny baby mules/burros]")
