Nate B
@checknate.bsky.social
Grizzled software developer/architect, hobbyist game dev, movie quote storage receptacle.
Take down ALL of the names: representatives, judges, officials. It's critical that we record the history of this period accurately and objectively.
September 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Take down ALL of the names: representatives, judges, officials. It's critical that we record the history of this period accurately and objectively.
When I want to know the true nature of a person I don't know well, my go-to is watching how they treat servers, rental car clerks, or anyone else providing a service to them. It has never failed me once.
September 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
When I want to know the true nature of a person I don't know well, my go-to is watching how they treat servers, rental car clerks, or anyone else providing a service to them. It has never failed me once.
Ironically, the very words we're condemned for using by the far left are exactly the words with enough "stank" to describe the far right.
August 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Ironically, the very words we're condemned for using by the far left are exactly the words with enough "stank" to describe the far right.
The way to ride this out is to genuinely care about and respect the people with whom you interact. And laugh at ourselves. Bulletproof.
July 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The way to ride this out is to genuinely care about and respect the people with whom you interact. And laugh at ourselves. Bulletproof.
Currently playing Blue Prince. Perhaps its genius is that I first thought it was a typical puzzle game, with obligatory story, but rather than increasingly complex puzzles, it constantly hits me over the head with mysteries and nuance that were in plain sight the whole time. Brilliant.
July 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Currently playing Blue Prince. Perhaps its genius is that I first thought it was a typical puzzle game, with obligatory story, but rather than increasingly complex puzzles, it constantly hits me over the head with mysteries and nuance that were in plain sight the whole time. Brilliant.
Imagine an amazing new artificial intelligence to benefit mankind. Then imagine it was fed nothing but the internet and data specially curated by its tech bro stakeholders.
What could possibly go wrong?
What could possibly go wrong?
June 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Imagine an amazing new artificial intelligence to benefit mankind. Then imagine it was fed nothing but the internet and data specially curated by its tech bro stakeholders.
What could possibly go wrong?
What could possibly go wrong?
While I do truly love building software, and tend to think in logic, I'm still (allegedly) human. Just a shout out of appreciation to the musicians, artists, writers, game-makers, poets, and other creative types that add that all-important layer of beauty to my (and many others') human existence.
June 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
While I do truly love building software, and tend to think in logic, I'm still (allegedly) human. Just a shout out of appreciation to the musicians, artists, writers, game-makers, poets, and other creative types that add that all-important layer of beauty to my (and many others') human existence.
Not normally a turn-based game fan, but Expedition 33 has hooked me quickly. Still early, though I can already see what the fuss is about. And that musical score...
May 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Not normally a turn-based game fan, but Expedition 33 has hooked me quickly. Still early, though I can already see what the fuss is about. And that musical score...
I agree with the barrage of outrage and WTF in my feed, but I'm also finding it ultimately ineffectual. Personally, I've been working on forgiving friends and family members who got conned, and not rubbing their faces in it. I think that's the only way forward.
April 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I agree with the barrage of outrage and WTF in my feed, but I'm also finding it ultimately ineffectual. Personally, I've been working on forgiving friends and family members who got conned, and not rubbing their faces in it. I think that's the only way forward.
I'm that weird nerd who has a hard time enjoying a lot of sci-fi because it tends to focus too much on tech and/or contrived settings over engaging characters. Some examples I like include Severance, Silo, 3 Body Problem and Westworld. Any suggestions for similar shows/movies would be appreciated.
April 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I'm that weird nerd who has a hard time enjoying a lot of sci-fi because it tends to focus too much on tech and/or contrived settings over engaging characters. Some examples I like include Severance, Silo, 3 Body Problem and Westworld. Any suggestions for similar shows/movies would be appreciated.
Are there any up-and-coming third political parties doing anything of substance? Honest question. The Dems seem to be more worried about being "right" than fighting back, and I'm sick of it. Get your hands dirty.
March 31, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Are there any up-and-coming third political parties doing anything of substance? Honest question. The Dems seem to be more worried about being "right" than fighting back, and I'm sick of it. Get your hands dirty.
Had a discussion with my youngest--who is LGBT, I am not--about how Burt and Irving's relationship in Severance is so well done. No sermons, no artificially-attractive people, just an expression of an honest relationship between good characters that I feel even if it's not for me. Art.
March 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Had a discussion with my youngest--who is LGBT, I am not--about how Burt and Irving's relationship in Severance is so well done. No sermons, no artificially-attractive people, just an expression of an honest relationship between good characters that I feel even if it's not for me. Art.
A reminder to myself as much as anyone else: things that "should" or "should not" be will not magically resolve themselves, no matter how many times you say it, or how vehemently. If you're constantly outraged, you're standing still, and doing nothing to fix anything. That's their plan.
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
A reminder to myself as much as anyone else: things that "should" or "should not" be will not magically resolve themselves, no matter how many times you say it, or how vehemently. If you're constantly outraged, you're standing still, and doing nothing to fix anything. That's their plan.
The world is playing chess, and our government is playing "eat the paste."
March 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The world is playing chess, and our government is playing "eat the paste."
Ah, so SpaceX is actually an ultra-premium fireworks maker. All those explosions are features, not bugs. Got it.
March 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Ah, so SpaceX is actually an ultra-premium fireworks maker. All those explosions are features, not bugs. Got it.
Make an intentionally stupid joke today. You'll feel better.
March 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Make an intentionally stupid joke today. You'll feel better.
I disagree with everyone: on most topics, solely by degree. Good ideas get taken to ridiculous extremes, and always have. I don't disagree for fun, but it's called having your own actual opinion. I encourage everyone to try it. Don't be afraid if it evolves.
February 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I disagree with everyone: on most topics, solely by degree. Good ideas get taken to ridiculous extremes, and always have. I don't disagree for fun, but it's called having your own actual opinion. I encourage everyone to try it. Don't be afraid if it evolves.
I'm pretty sure Carrie Underwood singing about a football game is the soundtrack for hell.
February 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I'm pretty sure Carrie Underwood singing about a football game is the soundtrack for hell.
Really hooked on Severance, and how do you make it even better? By adding Gwendoline Christie of course. Hopefully it's more than just a cameo.
February 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Really hooked on Severance, and how do you make it even better? By adding Gwendoline Christie of course. Hopefully it's more than just a cameo.
Playing the GTA V story mode, again. Still brilliant, and it's been long enough to enjoy a second time.
January 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Playing the GTA V story mode, again. Still brilliant, and it's been long enough to enjoy a second time.
There are still a lot of good things out there. Don't forget about them.
January 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
There are still a lot of good things out there. Don't forget about them.
Chronic colitis flare up for Mabel. At least the momma makes sure she’s pampered.
January 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Chronic colitis flare up for Mabel. At least the momma makes sure she’s pampered.
Ok, Vanilla Ice, finally taking you up on your offer: we have a problem, yo, solve it.
January 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ok, Vanilla Ice, finally taking you up on your offer: we have a problem, yo, solve it.
Really enjoying Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is an amazing game overall; but, it's committed a cardinal sin for a completionist like me: bugs in tracking the things I've collected. It's like a whole world of gas pumps at 29.99. Waiting patiently for (hopefully) a fix.
January 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Really enjoying Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is an amazing game overall; but, it's committed a cardinal sin for a completionist like me: bugs in tracking the things I've collected. It's like a whole world of gas pumps at 29.99. Waiting patiently for (hopefully) a fix.
We were all worried about AI ending us. Turns out our good ol' American stupidity beat it to the punch.
January 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We were all worried about AI ending us. Turns out our good ol' American stupidity beat it to the punch.