First, since you're gluing together multiple images, you obviously don't want the subject moving between captures. Buildings (except during, say, earthquakes) are well suited to this as subjects, but you also want to make sure that any people, cars, etc, don't appear in more than one of the […]

@mattblaze

If Mastodon had "starter packs", I would totally sign up for a "Matt Blaze blocked these numbnuts" one.

#numbnuts #mattblaze #block

"So you think you're some kind of big shot expert huh?"

On a very few of the topics I post about, yes. I'm an actual expert. My opinions are sought out and have value. I make no apologies for this or pretend any false modesty here.

But on most subjects, I just share my opinions and […]

@jautero So, you're saying I shouldn't warn people about unexpected behavior that might harm them because I'm not actually submitting code?

Screw that.

Me “I think this is dangerously confusing”

Mastodon nerds: “No it isn’t! You just don’t understand how obvious it is!”

@mattblaze the mastodon DM surprise @ is not even so much a foot gun as a foot cannon, because it’s using people’s actual real interpersonal relationships and matters stated in confidence as the ammo.

"If normal people don't get tripped up by it, what use are my 1337 skilz?" is not a good design principle.

@radleybalko.bsky.social

A gallows in The Hague would also be an acceptable destination. They certainly deserve it.