Simon Davy
@bloodearnest.bsky.social
Software for bennett.ox.ac.uk. Am into computering, theology, music, and TTRPGs.
The main thing is this: we have their passwords/pins and we have the shared understanding that their phones are open to us. We check them periodically, mostly for WhatsApp drama/issues.
That seems to have worked for us so far (12/15yo). That may be in part down to our kids personalities, though
That seems to have worked for us so far (12/15yo). That may be in part down to our kids personalities, though
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The main thing is this: we have their passwords/pins and we have the shared understanding that their phones are open to us. We check them periodically, mostly for WhatsApp drama/issues.
That seems to have worked for us so far (12/15yo). That may be in part down to our kids personalities, though
That seems to have worked for us so far (12/15yo). That may be in part down to our kids personalities, though
Our solution is only minimally technical, and mostly relational.
The two technical things we do are a) use mobile provider that broad blocks most dodgy stuff b) have their Google accounts controlled by Google family group.
The two technical things we do are a) use mobile provider that broad blocks most dodgy stuff b) have their Google accounts controlled by Google family group.
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our solution is only minimally technical, and mostly relational.
The two technical things we do are a) use mobile provider that broad blocks most dodgy stuff b) have their Google accounts controlled by Google family group.
The two technical things we do are a) use mobile provider that broad blocks most dodgy stuff b) have their Google accounts controlled by Google family group.
Then we are in vigorous agreement 🤝
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Then we are in vigorous agreement 🤝
I assume the intention here is that you budget for this cost as part of your grant? Not that that helps with the core access problem.
Funding for research infrastructure is hard. Everything is grant based and has specific outcomes and timeframes. What other method of funding is available to SAIL?
Funding for research infrastructure is hard. Everything is grant based and has specific outcomes and timeframes. What other method of funding is available to SAIL?
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I assume the intention here is that you budget for this cost as part of your grant? Not that that helps with the core access problem.
Funding for research infrastructure is hard. Everything is grant based and has specific outcomes and timeframes. What other method of funding is available to SAIL?
Funding for research infrastructure is hard. Everything is grant based and has specific outcomes and timeframes. What other method of funding is available to SAIL?
Nice. If it takes off, we can call it:The House Rule.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Nice. If it takes off, we can call it:The House Rule.
But why you are holding them upside down?
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
But why you are holding them upside down?
I saw them in person last night!
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I saw them in person last night!
Ok, now we're talking!
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Ok, now we're talking!
I applaud the sentiment, but wonder how effective extra parking costs will be as a deterrent?
I would expect the folks who have SUVs to not care that much about increased costs, and it might increase their (already too large IME) sense of entitlement if they "paid for it"
I would expect the folks who have SUVs to not care that much about increased costs, and it might increase their (already too large IME) sense of entitlement if they "paid for it"
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I applaud the sentiment, but wonder how effective extra parking costs will be as a deterrent?
I would expect the folks who have SUVs to not care that much about increased costs, and it might increase their (already too large IME) sense of entitlement if they "paid for it"
I would expect the folks who have SUVs to not care that much about increased costs, and it might increase their (already too large IME) sense of entitlement if they "paid for it"
What have I told you about moshing with your helmet on?
September 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
What have I told you about moshing with your helmet on?
Lol, it was just a turn of phrase
August 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Lol, it was just a turn of phrase
Relativity strikes again!
August 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Relativity strikes again!
Earthsea by Le Guin?
August 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Earthsea by Le Guin?
Ah, so your normal process was interrupted, forcing you to unwind by tracing your thoughts.
Clearly, breakfast is a stack of pancakes, no?
Clearly, breakfast is a stack of pancakes, no?
August 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ah, so your normal process was interrupted, forcing you to unwind by tracing your thoughts.
Clearly, breakfast is a stack of pancakes, no?
Clearly, breakfast is a stack of pancakes, no?
Hah I knew you were visiting your folks when I read this comment
It has been a terribly organised event, tbh. Lots of different published routes for the road closures, lots of extremely difficult access for lots of people.
It has been a terribly organised event, tbh. Lots of different published routes for the road closures, lots of extremely difficult access for lots of people.
July 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Hah I knew you were visiting your folks when I read this comment
It has been a terribly organised event, tbh. Lots of different published routes for the road closures, lots of extremely difficult access for lots of people.
It has been a terribly organised event, tbh. Lots of different published routes for the road closures, lots of extremely difficult access for lots of people.
It me. Muscle memory is real.
Great solution!
Great solution!
July 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It me. Muscle memory is real.
Great solution!
Great solution!
You introduced me to Vehicles, great book. I have frequently recommended it to others
July 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You introduced me to Vehicles, great book. I have frequently recommended it to others
Happy to help if needed!
July 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy to help if needed!
Oh, I wouldn't worry about that aspect. It's 100% b/w compatible with the it's initial release. It's just added a lot of features over the last 18mo.
It is perfect for workshops and teaching. It can provide isolated cross platform python environments without needed *anything* else installed at all.
It is perfect for workshops and teaching. It can provide isolated cross platform python environments without needed *anything* else installed at all.
July 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Oh, I wouldn't worry about that aspect. It's 100% b/w compatible with the it's initial release. It's just added a lot of features over the last 18mo.
It is perfect for workshops and teaching. It can provide isolated cross platform python environments without needed *anything* else installed at all.
It is perfect for workshops and teaching. It can provide isolated cross platform python environments without needed *anything* else installed at all.