David Thompson
@flockofbirbs.bsky.social
CTO @ Spritely Institute building distributed social tech https://spritely.institute
Worcester, MA area - he/him
Blog: https://dthompson.us/
I'm on the fediverse at https://toot.cat/@dthompson
Worcester, MA area - he/him
Blog: https://dthompson.us/
I'm on the fediverse at https://toot.cat/@dthompson
Fuck Trump and all that voted for and enabled him. Hands off Venezuela. No more regime change in South America. Call your rep www.house.gov/representati...
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www.house.gov
January 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fuck Trump and all that voted for and enabled him. Hands off Venezuela. No more regime change in South America. Call your rep www.house.gov/representati...
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Using the VGHF rip of this for evil
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Using the VGHF rip of this for evil
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police union president thomas duffy is suing tom marino of this week in worcester (defamation, filed today) for writing true things about him, a public figure, that are of public interest. The suit, which Duffy paid $275 to file, is for $10,000,000. This guy is a fucking bad joke
December 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
police union president thomas duffy is suing tom marino of this week in worcester (defamation, filed today) for writing true things about him, a public figure, that are of public interest. The suit, which Duffy paid $275 to file, is for $10,000,000. This guy is a fucking bad joke
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I got to write the annual Streetsblog BIGGEST LOSER Haterade Column for 2025.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/30/s...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/30/s...
Streetsies 2025: The Losers of the Year - Streetsblog New York City
If you want to talk about losers, this year had 'em in bunches. Hate-vote for your favorite!
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I got to write the annual Streetsblog BIGGEST LOSER Haterade Column for 2025.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/30/s...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/30/s...
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China's High Speed Rail network has now surpassed 50,000 KM in length after opening 4 new lines. The country plans to hit 60,000 KM by 2030.
Spain is the #2 country in HSR length, with approx 5,000 KM.
Map below is a year out of date but shows how the network has evolved since 2008.
Spain is the #2 country in HSR length, with approx 5,000 KM.
Map below is a year out of date but shows how the network has evolved since 2008.
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
China's High Speed Rail network has now surpassed 50,000 KM in length after opening 4 new lines. The country plans to hit 60,000 KM by 2030.
Spain is the #2 country in HSR length, with approx 5,000 KM.
Map below is a year out of date but shows how the network has evolved since 2008.
Spain is the #2 country in HSR length, with approx 5,000 KM.
Map below is a year out of date but shows how the network has evolved since 2008.
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Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
Exclusive: DOJ AI Tools Lead Epstein Files Redactions
Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys to is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
thisweekinworcester.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Work previously done by teams of DOJ attorneys is now heavily reliant on artificial intelligence tools, including in redactions of the Epstein files.
If you like Radiant Silvergun and Metal Gear Solid you will love BIRDCAGE. I yearn for the SWORD and to destroy the WORLD-EGG.
BIRDCAGE is 10% off for a limited time, as part of the Steam Winter Sale! Enjoy a little sword action shooting game this Christmas, now with New Festive Mode, via our holiday Score Attack overlay!❄️🥚
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you like Radiant Silvergun and Metal Gear Solid you will love BIRDCAGE. I yearn for the SWORD and to destroy the WORLD-EGG.
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@flockofbirbs.bsky.social CTO of @spritelyinst.bsky.social will be talking about "Composing capability security and CRDTs" at
@fosdem.org '26 #Local-First & #CRDTs devroom!
Come listen to him and the 25 speakers on 1st Feb, from 9:00.
It is free! more details:
openlocalfirst.org/schedules/#1...
@fosdem.org '26 #Local-First & #CRDTs devroom!
Come listen to him and the 25 speakers on 1st Feb, from 9:00.
It is free! more details:
openlocalfirst.org/schedules/#1...
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
@flockofbirbs.bsky.social CTO of @spritelyinst.bsky.social will be talking about "Composing capability security and CRDTs" at
@fosdem.org '26 #Local-First & #CRDTs devroom!
Come listen to him and the 25 speakers on 1st Feb, from 9:00.
It is free! more details:
openlocalfirst.org/schedules/#1...
@fosdem.org '26 #Local-First & #CRDTs devroom!
Come listen to him and the 25 speakers on 1st Feb, from 9:00.
It is free! more details:
openlocalfirst.org/schedules/#1...
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Our debut title, sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, is out now! Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this challenging, story-driven arcade shooter!🕊️🥚
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our debut title, sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, is out now! Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this challenging, story-driven arcade shooter!🕊️🥚
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...
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Here is the text of the resolution that deeply offended Councilor Colorio & Bergman. They are tired of hearing about what happened on Eureka St., and my "ideology" in this resolution. Like I said, my ideology is love for my neighbors. What's yours?
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Here is the text of the resolution that deeply offended Councilor Colorio & Bergman. They are tired of hearing about what happened on Eureka St., and my "ideology" in this resolution. Like I said, my ideology is love for my neighbors. What's yours?
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COMPLAINT: @aclum.bsky.social alleges that — after ICE agents pulled over their client, his wife, and their 1 y.o. child — an unknown agent applied a carotid restraint until their client lost consciousness. www.aclum.org/cases/zapata...
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
COMPLAINT: @aclum.bsky.social alleges that — after ICE agents pulled over their client, his wife, and their 1 y.o. child — an unknown agent applied a carotid restraint until their client lost consciousness. www.aclum.org/cases/zapata...
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easily the most devastating moment of the show
December 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM
easily the most devastating moment of the show
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Another way to restart the world’s idea machine is to restore funding and grants to universities, researchers, and artists.
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Another way to restart the world’s idea machine is to restore funding and grants to universities, researchers, and artists.
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As part of our project to preserve the history of Sega Channel, we have recovered OVER 100 new Sega Channel ROMs, including the legendary lost game Garfield: Caught in the Act - The Lost Levels.
Read more: gamehistory.org/segachannel/
Read more: gamehistory.org/segachannel/
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As part of our project to preserve the history of Sega Channel, we have recovered OVER 100 new Sega Channel ROMs, including the legendary lost game Garfield: Caught in the Act - The Lost Levels.
Read more: gamehistory.org/segachannel/
Read more: gamehistory.org/segachannel/
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Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
December 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
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I'm on this week's Outdoor Cats talking about the Worcester Mammoth Bean Fair and how I ended up throwing this annual party for an heirloom bean. Skip to minute 4 if you don't want to hear our ramblings about the co-host's absence due to norovirus. www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-46...
Episode 46: What A Long, Strange Trip It’s Bean
Worcester has its own bean and folks—it's mammoth
www.worcestersucks.email
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I'm on this week's Outdoor Cats talking about the Worcester Mammoth Bean Fair and how I ended up throwing this annual party for an heirloom bean. Skip to minute 4 if you don't want to hear our ramblings about the co-host's absence due to norovirus. www.worcestersucks.email/p/episode-46...
There should be passenger train service between Worcester and Providence. The second biggest city in New England only gets MBTA commuter rail and the once daily Amtrak Lake Shore Limited. The Northeast Regional goes to Springfield but all Worcester gets is an infrequent Amtrak bus to Providence.
December 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
There should be passenger train service between Worcester and Providence. The second biggest city in New England only gets MBTA commuter rail and the once daily Amtrak Lake Shore Limited. The Northeast Regional goes to Springfield but all Worcester gets is an infrequent Amtrak bus to Providence.
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the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
Amtrak reports Mardi Gras service among most successful ever https://mynbc15.com/news/local/amtrak-provides-boost-to-mobile-businesses
Amtrak's Mardi Gras service boosts Mobile tourism with higher than expected ridership
Amtrak says the new Mardi Gras service that connects Mobile to New Orleans is one of the most successful services ever launched and it's on track to double the
mynbc15.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
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The most realistic scene in DS9 is when Gul Dukat whined about how the Bajorans never erected a statue in his honor. A prophetic text.
December 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The most realistic scene in DS9 is when Gul Dukat whined about how the Bajorans never erected a statue in his honor. A prophetic text.
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thinking back to when Facebook launched its Oversight Board in 2020—a transparent move to defuse crises on its own terms, a fig leaf to evade external audits and appeal to the technocrats.
"Self-regulating" trillion dollar company is now a model for AI firms to playact as their worst critics.
"Self-regulating" trillion dollar company is now a model for AI firms to playact as their worst critics.
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
thinking back to when Facebook launched its Oversight Board in 2020—a transparent move to defuse crises on its own terms, a fig leaf to evade external audits and appeal to the technocrats.
"Self-regulating" trillion dollar company is now a model for AI firms to playact as their worst critics.
"Self-regulating" trillion dollar company is now a model for AI firms to playact as their worst critics.
It's Giving Tuesday, where every nonprofit asks for your donations! I work for @spritelyinst.bsky.social where we develop software to re-decentralize the web and build healthy communities. Sounds cool, right? Let Christine explain why our work is so important:
For this #GivingTuesday I'm going to make the (biased) argument for why you might consider donating to @spritelyinst.bsky.social, especially if you care about a healthier future for the internet! spritely.institute/donate/
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
Support Spritely! — Spritely Institute
spritely.institute
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It's Giving Tuesday, where every nonprofit asks for your donations! I work for @spritelyinst.bsky.social where we develop software to re-decentralize the web and build healthy communities. Sounds cool, right? Let Christine explain why our work is so important:
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For this #GivingTuesday I'm going to make the (biased) argument for why you might consider donating to @spritelyinst.bsky.social, especially if you care about a healthier future for the internet! spritely.institute/donate/
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
Support Spritely! — Spritely Institute
spritely.institute
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
For this #GivingTuesday I'm going to make the (biased) argument for why you might consider donating to @spritelyinst.bsky.social, especially if you care about a healthier future for the internet! spritely.institute/donate/
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
Here's a little thread explaining more... 🧵
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I gave probably the most well received talk I've ever given last week about building "Networks of Consent" and about moving computing towards greater agency and empowerment spui25.nl/programma/we...
And the recording is up already! Lovely event!
And the recording is up already! Lovely event!
Social Media: We Can Change the Defaults
Christine Lemmer-Webber, best known as co-author of ActivityPub, the decentralized social networking protocol, will speak about the crisis technologists face. Why must we revise the default assumption...
spui25.nl
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I gave probably the most well received talk I've ever given last week about building "Networks of Consent" and about moving computing towards greater agency and empowerment spui25.nl/programma/we...
And the recording is up already! Lovely event!
And the recording is up already! Lovely event!