Joel Padgett
@joelpadgett.me
Old man software engineer; lgbtqia+;he/him;taken for 30 years; Outside DC
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
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Also new in today's v1.110 release:
We’ve redesigned the “who can reply” settings to make them clearer and easier to use. You can also now save your choices as the default for future posts, giving you easier control over the conversations you start.
We’ve redesigned the “who can reply” settings to make them clearer and easier to use. You can also now save your choices as the default for future posts, giving you easier control over the conversations you start.
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Also new in today's v1.110 release:
We’ve redesigned the “who can reply” settings to make them clearer and easier to use. You can also now save your choices as the default for future posts, giving you easier control over the conversations you start.
We’ve redesigned the “who can reply” settings to make them clearer and easier to use. You can also now save your choices as the default for future posts, giving you easier control over the conversations you start.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey: "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any other community out there has lost their sense of common humanity. We should not be operating out of a place of hate for anyone. We should be operating out of a place of love for our kids."
August 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Frey: "Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any other community out there has lost their sense of common humanity. We should not be operating out of a place of hate for anyone. We should be operating out of a place of love for our kids."
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President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
Trump sees 'real starvation' in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
n.pr
July 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
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You know which young people still know how to read maps? The ones who read fantasy books. Those have maps galore in them.
I remember when The Amazing Race first premiered and I was astounded at how many of the contestants didn't know how to read a map.
June 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
You know which young people still know how to read maps? The ones who read fantasy books. Those have maps galore in them.
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What is the single greatest film performance of the last 25 years?
Extra credit for giving me your five nominees, plus your winner.
Extra credit for giving me your five nominees, plus your winner.
May 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What is the single greatest film performance of the last 25 years?
Extra credit for giving me your five nominees, plus your winner.
Extra credit for giving me your five nominees, plus your winner.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
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This Week in Self-Hosted (6 Dec 2024)
Mid-2000's router throwbacks, #software updates and launches, community content, a spotlight on Fliso - a URL shortening platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
youtu.be/V07IfB5w_m0
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #foss #opensource #apps #app
Mid-2000's router throwbacks, #software updates and launches, community content, a spotlight on Fliso - a URL shortening platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
youtu.be/V07IfB5w_m0
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #foss #opensource #apps #app
This Week in Self-Hosted (December 6, 2024)
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December 6, 2024 at 12:52 PM
This Week in Self-Hosted (6 Dec 2024)
Mid-2000's router throwbacks, #software updates and launches, community content, a spotlight on Fliso - a URL shortening platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
youtu.be/V07IfB5w_m0
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #foss #opensource #apps #app
Mid-2000's router throwbacks, #software updates and launches, community content, a spotlight on Fliso - a URL shortening platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
youtu.be/V07IfB5w_m0
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #foss #opensource #apps #app
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Damn and now Drake is going to have to pay a 25 percent tariff on that beef?
November 26, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Damn and now Drake is going to have to pay a 25 percent tariff on that beef?
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Defining look at the average american.
November 26, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Defining look at the average american.
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Source code: github.com/czue/bluesky...
GitHub - czue/bluesky-comments: Add a comments thread to any page using bluesky.
Add a comments thread to any page using bluesky. Contribute to czue/bluesky-comments development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Source code: github.com/czue/bluesky...
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It is *so* far past time to stop treating this criminal like a loveable, rough-around-the-edges rapscallion you can cast in your direct-to-Amazon movies or in your TV commercials.
November 22, 2024 at 7:20 PM
It is *so* far past time to stop treating this criminal like a loveable, rough-around-the-edges rapscallion you can cast in your direct-to-Amazon movies or in your TV commercials.
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This Week in Self-Hosted (22 November 2024)
#Bluesky starter packs, software updates and a TON of launches, a content spotlight on ScratchMap - a visual #travel tracker, and more in this week's self-hosted recap!
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #selfhosted #newsletter #foss #opensource #app
#Bluesky starter packs, software updates and a TON of launches, a content spotlight on ScratchMap - a visual #travel tracker, and more in this week's self-hosted recap!
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #selfhosted #newsletter #foss #opensource #app
This Week in Self-Hosted (22 November 2024)
Self-hosted news, updates, launches, and content for the week ending Friday, November 22, 2024
selfh.st
November 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM
This Week in Self-Hosted (22 November 2024)
#Bluesky starter packs, software updates and a TON of launches, a content spotlight on ScratchMap - a visual #travel tracker, and more in this week's self-hosted recap!
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #selfhosted #newsletter #foss #opensource #app
#Bluesky starter packs, software updates and a TON of launches, a content spotlight on ScratchMap - a visual #travel tracker, and more in this week's self-hosted recap!
selfh.st/newsletter/2...
#selfhost #selfhosted #newsletter #foss #opensource #app
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There's now an easy way to convert a starter pack into a list (which you can then pin and check like any feed) if you want to keep up with posts in a certain area but don't want everyone in your following feed!
A third-party developer just built a tool today that lets you convert a starter pack to a list:
Convert BSky Starter Pack to List
nws-bot.us
November 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM
There's now an easy way to convert a starter pack into a list (which you can then pin and check like any feed) if you want to keep up with posts in a certain area but don't want everyone in your following feed!
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Remember the eclipse back in April?
Since eclipses are rare I practiced camera settings and timing... then changed travel plans, watched the weather like a hawk, and ended up driving quite a bit. It all worked out. I'm proudest of this image and would love to do projects like this more often.
Since eclipses are rare I practiced camera settings and timing... then changed travel plans, watched the weather like a hawk, and ended up driving quite a bit. It all worked out. I'm proudest of this image and would love to do projects like this more often.
November 12, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Remember the eclipse back in April?
Since eclipses are rare I practiced camera settings and timing... then changed travel plans, watched the weather like a hawk, and ended up driving quite a bit. It all worked out. I'm proudest of this image and would love to do projects like this more often.
Since eclipses are rare I practiced camera settings and timing... then changed travel plans, watched the weather like a hawk, and ended up driving quite a bit. It all worked out. I'm proudest of this image and would love to do projects like this more often.
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I just made a starter pack for freelance writers & journalists of color, b/c it's rough as AF in news media right now. Please let me know if you want to be added or taken off. And spread the word #freelance #writersofcolor
go.bsky.app/R9KTLop
go.bsky.app/R9KTLop
October 24, 2024 at 6:55 PM
I just made a starter pack for freelance writers & journalists of color, b/c it's rough as AF in news media right now. Please let me know if you want to be added or taken off. And spread the word #freelance #writersofcolor
go.bsky.app/R9KTLop
go.bsky.app/R9KTLop
Making the decision to pare down my follows. I already set mute words but also needed to unfollow that primarily or frequently post about TFG or similar.
I need to get a head start on avoiding 2016-2020 doomscrolling.
Sorry to those I unfollowed.
I need to get a head start on avoiding 2016-2020 doomscrolling.
Sorry to those I unfollowed.
November 7, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Making the decision to pare down my follows. I already set mute words but also needed to unfollow that primarily or frequently post about TFG or similar.
I need to get a head start on avoiding 2016-2020 doomscrolling.
Sorry to those I unfollowed.
I need to get a head start on avoiding 2016-2020 doomscrolling.
Sorry to those I unfollowed.
His campaign thought “we need a slogan that hits home. How about taking one from Britain’s top paedo??”
November 3, 2024 at 9:15 PM
His campaign thought “we need a slogan that hits home. How about taking one from Britain’s top paedo??”
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Please share this information widely! If your registration is purged from the Virginia voter rolls, you can still cast a provisional ballot and complete same-day registration.
virginiamercury.com/briefs/think...
virginiamercury.com/briefs/think...
Think you might have been mistakenly purged from Virginia’s voter rolls? Here’s what to do. • Virginia Mercury
For anyone who became a citizen since their last DMV visit, or who suspects they made an error filing out their paperwork that would have booted them from voter lists, there are still ways to cast a b...
virginiamercury.com
October 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Please share this information widely! If your registration is purged from the Virginia voter rolls, you can still cast a provisional ballot and complete same-day registration.
virginiamercury.com/briefs/think...
virginiamercury.com/briefs/think...