brent
@bront.rodeo
less cyber, more punk.
itinerant computer sicko, formerly of eyebeam, itp, various art and tech spaces. union man. writing at blog.bront.rodeo
itinerant computer sicko, formerly of eyebeam, itp, various art and tech spaces. union man. writing at blog.bront.rodeo
intellectually i know 2FA is a good thing but when i think about the amount of my life i’ve spent entering six-digit codes i feel such a sense of aching loss. surely we were meant for more than this
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
intellectually i know 2FA is a good thing but when i think about the amount of my life i’ve spent entering six-digit codes i feel such a sense of aching loss. surely we were meant for more than this
the "repost with your most X opinion"-type engagement bait is just chain emails for millenials
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
the "repost with your most X opinion"-type engagement bait is just chain emails for millenials
you can eat the dessicant packets if you put ranch on them. they just say “DO NOT EAT” because they haven’t figured out how to fit “WITHOUT RANCH” in there yet
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
you can eat the dessicant packets if you put ranch on them. they just say “DO NOT EAT” because they haven’t figured out how to fit “WITHOUT RANCH” in there yet
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loved this post
wrote about my sneaking suspicion that cozy games are one of moloch's creations
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
Lotus Farming In Another World
Like many people who live in cities and mostly live on the computer, I fantasize a lot about leaving it all behind and touching grass forever. I try my best to be cognizant of just how much of a fanta...
blog.bront.rodeo
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
loved this post
overheard someone at work say “should i learn tailwind?” and leapt into action from across the room like they were about to get hit by a car
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
overheard someone at work say “should i learn tailwind?” and leapt into action from across the room like they were about to get hit by a car
i can’t believe that the best response to accusations of betraying the base schumer‘s camp can come up with is “no he just sucks at his job”
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
i can’t believe that the best response to accusations of betraying the base schumer‘s camp can come up with is “no he just sucks at his job”
this is a great read and made me very sad about what ruby used to be
After the Rubygems drama, I felt frustrated that I can’t escape evil people trying to dominate my life.
I found myself mourning the future I thought we would have; but also hopeful that it’s not too late to start choosing kindness.
Join me in building a better future:
okayfail.com/2025/in-prai...
I found myself mourning the future I thought we would have; but also hopeful that it’s not too late to start choosing kindness.
Join me in building a better future:
okayfail.com/2025/in-prai...
In Praise of dhh
A reflection on Ruby's past, present, and future.
okayfail.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
this is a great read and made me very sad about what ruby used to be
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
wrote about my sneaking suspicion that cozy games are one of moloch's creations
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
Lotus Farming In Another World
Like many people who live in cities and mostly live on the computer, I fantasize a lot about leaving it all behind and touching grass forever. I try my best to be cognizant of just how much of a fanta...
blog.bront.rodeo
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wrote about my sneaking suspicion that cozy games are one of moloch's creations
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
blog.bront.rodeo/lotus-farmin...
love when the telegram pig butchering attempts read like an event score
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
love when the telegram pig butchering attempts read like an event score
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great posts from @bront.rodeo — thoughts from 30 days of atproto experimentation & comments on the state of the atmosphere, what could be improved, what feels exciting…
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
lesser lesser daemon
exploring leaflet as a home for even less-formed thoughts than the ones on my blog
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
great posts from @bront.rodeo — thoughts from 30 days of atproto experimentation & comments on the state of the atmosphere, what could be improved, what feels exciting…
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
i finally finished my 30 days project and got hopepilled about zohran and atproto. a better world is possible, online and irl
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub/3m4vzqk5qtk2o
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub/3m4vzqk5qtk2o
30 days of atproto: hope for an open future - lesser lesser daemon
(cross-post) in which i am sincerely hopeful for a better future
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
i finally finished my 30 days project and got hopepilled about zohran and atproto. a better world is possible, online and irl
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub/3m4vzqk5qtk2o
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub/3m4vzqk5qtk2o
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Cuomo has experience no one else can boast of. His concession speech is meticulous because he has given it before.
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Cuomo has experience no one else can boast of. His concession speech is meticulous because he has given it before.
@hellgatenyc.com with the sight gag of the night as they slowly swap out the cuomo photo to zoom in on his nipple ring
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
@hellgatenyc.com with the sight gag of the night as they slowly swap out the cuomo photo to zoom in on his nipple ring
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civic duty completed 🫡. it’s a great day to be a new yorker.
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
civic duty completed 🫡. it’s a great day to be a new yorker.
fascist tradcath gooners invent protestantism again. honestly could have called this one if i thought about it
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
fascist tradcath gooners invent protestantism again. honestly could have called this one if i thought about it
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i am writing up my general thoughts about developing on atproto to end my 30 days of working with it. going for the classic "compliment sandwich" so here's part 1: stuff i really like
The (Absolute) State of The ATmosphere: 1. The Good
(cross-post) There's a lot to like here!
lesser-daemon.leaflet.pub
November 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
i am writing up my general thoughts about developing on atproto to end my 30 days of working with it. going for the classic "compliment sandwich" so here's part 1: stuff i really like
was reading about homestuck and realized that watching the various bluesky dev/user flareups is actually my first time experiencing forum/fandom drama in real time. if any bluesky devs are reading this the best advice i can give you is to be like toby fox
November 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
was reading about homestuck and realized that watching the various bluesky dev/user flareups is actually my first time experiencing forum/fandom drama in real time. if any bluesky devs are reading this the best advice i can give you is to be like toby fox
words of affirmation:
The Users Are Always Wrong
I Owe The Users Nothing
They Will Get What They Get And Deal With It
The Users Are Always Wrong
I Owe The Users Nothing
They Will Get What They Get And Deal With It
November 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
words of affirmation:
The Users Are Always Wrong
I Owe The Users Nothing
They Will Get What They Get And Deal With It
The Users Are Always Wrong
I Owe The Users Nothing
They Will Get What They Get And Deal With It
one cool side effect of the AGI debate is watching people reinvent cartesian dualism from first principles
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
one cool side effect of the AGI debate is watching people reinvent cartesian dualism from first principles