Daniel Appelquist
@torgo.com
Open Source & Open Standards strategist at Samsung. Co-chair of the W3C Advisory Board and previous chair of the Technical Architecture Group. Londoner, Immigrant and US/UK dual national. Sci-fi / film / anime / fan. @torgo@mastodon.social is my main.
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"We can judge Farage not just by the words he, allegedly, shouted as a child, but by the words and actions he has chosen as an adult."
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"We can judge Farage not just by the words he, allegedly, shouted as a child, but by the words and actions he has chosen as an adult."
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
Happy Thanksgiving to all US persons! (Except the fascist ones!) ✨
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all US persons! (Except the fascist ones!) ✨
The fact that social media trolls are often not who or where they appear to be is not news. This is well known. “Superman” even had a joke about it. Don’t engage. Block liberally.
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The fact that social media trolls are often not who or where they appear to be is not news. This is well known. “Superman” even had a joke about it. Don’t engage. Block liberally.
I just filled out the UK Government's consultation on the proposed changes to settlement status (#immigration). If you live in the UK, I encourage you to do the same. Be warned: there is a lot of double-speak in this consultation. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I just filled out the UK Government's consultation on the proposed changes to settlement status (#immigration). If you live in the UK, I encourage you to do the same. Be warned: there is a lot of double-speak in this consultation. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Hey OpenSSF community, thinking about going to FOSDEM next year?
The #FOSDEM2026 devroom CFPs are now open, with just a little over a week left to submit!
Submit your proposals here: pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026
The #FOSDEM2026 devroom CFPs are now open, with just a little over a week left to submit!
Submit your proposals here: pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026
FOSDEM 2026
Schedule, talks and talk submissions for FOSDEM 2026
pretalx.fosdem.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hey OpenSSF community, thinking about going to FOSDEM next year?
The #FOSDEM2026 devroom CFPs are now open, with just a little over a week left to submit!
Submit your proposals here: pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026
The #FOSDEM2026 devroom CFPs are now open, with just a little over a week left to submit!
Submit your proposals here: pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026
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Just published a deep look at where open social networks stand in 2025: Mastodon’s leadership change, Bluesky’s trajectory, AT Protocol, ActivityPub, cross-network tools, and more. For newsrooms and public service orgs, this moment really matters. werd.io/the-state-of...
The State of the Open Social Web
A comprehensive look at Mastodon, Bluesky, and the growing ecosystem of open, interoperable social networks.
werd.io
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Just published a deep look at where open social networks stand in 2025: Mastodon’s leadership change, Bluesky’s trajectory, AT Protocol, ActivityPub, cross-network tools, and more. For newsrooms and public service orgs, this moment really matters. werd.io/the-state-of...
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ICYMI 👻 Attackers are using AI… and it’s spooky.
Great insights from Hugo Huang + Canonical on why securing AI is the next battleground and how open source helps.
Read more 👉 openssf.org/blog/2025/08...
#OpenSSF
Great insights from Hugo Huang + Canonical on why securing AI is the next battleground and how open source helps.
Read more 👉 openssf.org/blog/2025/08...
#OpenSSF
October 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
ICYMI 👻 Attackers are using AI… and it’s spooky.
Great insights from Hugo Huang + Canonical on why securing AI is the next battleground and how open source helps.
Read more 👉 openssf.org/blog/2025/08...
#OpenSSF
Great insights from Hugo Huang + Canonical on why securing AI is the next battleground and how open source helps.
Read more 👉 openssf.org/blog/2025/08...
#OpenSSF
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I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
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We're happy to share that @sovtechfund invests in Web Security and Privacy Documentation!
Over the coming year, Open Web Docs will be working on creating and updating Security and Privacy documentation for web developers on @mdn.
Full announcement […]
Over the coming year, Open Web Docs will be working on creating and updating Security and Privacy documentation for web developers on @mdn.
Full announcement […]
Original post on front-end.social
front-end.social
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We're happy to share that @sovtechfund invests in Web Security and Privacy Documentation!
Over the coming year, Open Web Docs will be working on creating and updating Security and Privacy documentation for web developers on @mdn.
Full announcement […]
Over the coming year, Open Web Docs will be working on creating and updating Security and Privacy documentation for web developers on @mdn.
Full announcement […]
It goes without saying that London is not “under Sharia law.” However, the statement itself is (also obviously) a xenophobic dog whistle in the first place. To their credit, BBC did a good piece picking this apart www.bbc.com/news/article... and putting it in context.
Sir Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump's Sharia London claim
The Mayor of London responds to the US president's speech to the United Nations.
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
It goes without saying that London is not “under Sharia law.” However, the statement itself is (also obviously) a xenophobic dog whistle in the first place. To their credit, BBC did a good piece picking this apart www.bbc.com/news/article... and putting it in context.
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Apropos of nothing....
September 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Apropos of nothing....
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On August 15, GitHub’s Open Source Friday spotlighted the OpenSSF Global Cyber Policy WG in a live session hosted by Kevin Crosby, GitHub.
📖 Read the recap blog, watch the replay, and explore ways you can join the conversation: openssf.org/blog/2025/09...
#OSSSecurity
📖 Read the recap blog, watch the replay, and explore ways you can join the conversation: openssf.org/blog/2025/09...
#OSSSecurity
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On August 15, GitHub’s Open Source Friday spotlighted the OpenSSF Global Cyber Policy WG in a live session hosted by Kevin Crosby, GitHub.
📖 Read the recap blog, watch the replay, and explore ways you can join the conversation: openssf.org/blog/2025/09...
#OSSSecurity
📖 Read the recap blog, watch the replay, and explore ways you can join the conversation: openssf.org/blog/2025/09...
#OSSSecurity
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⏳ The clock is ticking. PQC migration is due by 2030.
In the latest What’s in the SOSS? podcast, Keyfactor’s David Hook & Tomas Gustavsson join Yesenia to unpack #postquantum cryptography, crypto agility & entropy -- and why orgs must act now.
🎧 Listen →
openssf.org/podcast/2025...
In the latest What’s in the SOSS? podcast, Keyfactor’s David Hook & Tomas Gustavsson join Yesenia to unpack #postquantum cryptography, crypto agility & entropy -- and why orgs must act now.
🎧 Listen →
openssf.org/podcast/2025...
September 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
⏳ The clock is ticking. PQC migration is due by 2030.
In the latest What’s in the SOSS? podcast, Keyfactor’s David Hook & Tomas Gustavsson join Yesenia to unpack #postquantum cryptography, crypto agility & entropy -- and why orgs must act now.
🎧 Listen →
openssf.org/podcast/2025...
In the latest What’s in the SOSS? podcast, Keyfactor’s David Hook & Tomas Gustavsson join Yesenia to unpack #postquantum cryptography, crypto agility & entropy -- and why orgs must act now.
🎧 Listen →
openssf.org/podcast/2025...
Once again writing to my MP to ask that the UK Government show more (or any!) leadership on both Immigrant rights and trans rights.
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Once again writing to my MP to ask that the UK Government show more (or any!) leadership on both Immigrant rights and trans rights.
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I'm still not particularly happy about passkeys and figured I might want to share my thoughts on why. lucumr.pocoo.org/2025/9/2/pas...
Passkeys and Modern Authentication
Some thoughts in support of simple solutions.
lucumr.pocoo.org
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I'm still not particularly happy about passkeys and figured I might want to share my thoughts on why. lucumr.pocoo.org/2025/9/2/pas...
On my way to Amsterdam 🚄 this morning to speak at Open Source Summit Europe! I'll be talking about how to “engage” the “next generation” of open standards leaders, including increasing the diversity & inclusion of technical standards orgs. Plus Star Trek.🖖 osseu2025.sched.com/event/25Vsc/...
Open Source Summit Europe 2025: Keeping Standards Sustainable - Daniel A...
View more about this event at Open Source Summit Europe 2025
https://osseu2025.sched.com/event/25Vsc/keeping-standards-sustainable-daniel-appelquist-samsung-open-source-group?iframe=yes&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
August 25, 2025 at 6:02 AM
On my way to Amsterdam 🚄 this morning to speak at Open Source Summit Europe! I'll be talking about how to “engage” the “next generation” of open standards leaders, including increasing the diversity & inclusion of technical standards orgs. Plus Star Trek.🖖 osseu2025.sched.com/event/25Vsc/...
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Images from our day trip to Deal in Kent. It’s on the high speed line from London. Spooky castles, visibility to France, the ocean, lovely food, nice people, sustainable energy (massive wind farm on the horizon, not pictured), anti-fascist graffiti… what’s not to like? ⛱️
August 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Images from our day trip to Deal in Kent. It’s on the high speed line from London. Spooky castles, visibility to France, the ocean, lovely food, nice people, sustainable energy (massive wind farm on the horizon, not pictured), anti-fascist graffiti… what’s not to like? ⛱️
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Folk can help fund Lola's work here:
opencollective.com/lolas-lab
opencollective.com/lolas-lab
lola’s lab - Open Collective
Web advocacy & standards.
opencollective.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Folk can help fund Lola's work here:
opencollective.com/lolas-lab
opencollective.com/lolas-lab
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With the closure of the CISA #SBOM Working Group, we're picking up the torch
Join us starting Monday, August 11 at 11am ET for an open, cross-industry discussion on SBOMs, continuing the momentum right here in our community.
OpenSSF Calendar for meeting details: openssf.org/getinvolved/
Join us starting Monday, August 11 at 11am ET for an open, cross-industry discussion on SBOMs, continuing the momentum right here in our community.
OpenSSF Calendar for meeting details: openssf.org/getinvolved/
August 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
With the closure of the CISA #SBOM Working Group, we're picking up the torch
Join us starting Monday, August 11 at 11am ET for an open, cross-industry discussion on SBOMs, continuing the momentum right here in our community.
OpenSSF Calendar for meeting details: openssf.org/getinvolved/
Join us starting Monday, August 11 at 11am ET for an open, cross-industry discussion on SBOMs, continuing the momentum right here in our community.
OpenSSF Calendar for meeting details: openssf.org/getinvolved/
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🚨 July #OpenSSF Newsletter is here!
✅ CRA Brief Guide
✅ New podcast episodes
✅ Free training courses
✅ Global OSS security events
✅ Project updates (OpenBao, Zarf & more)
📬 Read: openssf.org/newsletter/2...
✅ CRA Brief Guide
✅ New podcast episodes
✅ Free training courses
✅ Global OSS security events
✅ Project updates (OpenBao, Zarf & more)
📬 Read: openssf.org/newsletter/2...
July 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🚨 July #OpenSSF Newsletter is here!
✅ CRA Brief Guide
✅ New podcast episodes
✅ Free training courses
✅ Global OSS security events
✅ Project updates (OpenBao, Zarf & more)
📬 Read: openssf.org/newsletter/2...
✅ CRA Brief Guide
✅ New podcast episodes
✅ Free training courses
✅ Global OSS security events
✅ Project updates (OpenBao, Zarf & more)
📬 Read: openssf.org/newsletter/2...
I’ve been verified as an adult on BlueSky, based on a selfie pic. Not sure how I feel about this.
July 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’ve been verified as an adult on BlueSky, based on a selfie pic. Not sure how I feel about this.
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We need a European Sovereign Tech Fund
github.blog/open-source/... "Open source software is critical infrastructure, but it’s underfunded. With a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap."
github.blog/open-source/... "Open source software is critical infrastructure, but it’s underfunded. With a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap."
We need a European Sovereign Tech Fund
With a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap.
github.blog
July 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We need a European Sovereign Tech Fund
github.blog/open-source/... "Open source software is critical infrastructure, but it’s underfunded. With a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap."
github.blog/open-source/... "Open source software is critical infrastructure, but it’s underfunded. With a new feasibility study, GitHub’s developer policy team is building a coalition of policymakers and industry to close the maintenance funding gap."
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We're looking for talented individuals to join our team as we accelerate our exciting work on the Solid project. We want a proactive and organised Community Manager to support and expand a global open-source community focused on decentralised web technologies.
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July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We're looking for talented individuals to join our team as we accelerate our exciting work on the Solid project. We want a proactive and organised Community Manager to support and expand a global open-source community focused on decentralised web technologies.
buff.ly/ezQrYNT
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Well. I'm glad to have this cleared up. bbc.com/news/article... RIP Ozzy. 🤘
Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat?
Did rock frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who has died at the age of 76, really bite the head off a live bat?
bbc.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Well. I'm glad to have this cleared up. bbc.com/news/article... RIP Ozzy. 🤘