Dan Ness
@danodano.bsky.social
Curious, with levitation (no visible means of support)
Independent producer of the MetaFacts TUP/Technology User Profile study (42 continuous years).
Independent producer of the MetaFacts TUP/Technology User Profile study (42 continuous years).
“I did my own research” were the last words uttered
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“I did my own research” were the last words uttered
Miyazaki said it well when he spotted AI as an abomination. It was his human creativity that created Totoro, Spirited Away, and so much more.
November 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Miyazaki said it well when he spotted AI as an abomination. It was his human creativity that created Totoro, Spirited Away, and so much more.
Now she’s in San Diego for a few days before continuing around the world.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Now she’s in San Diego for a few days before continuing around the world.
Now she is in San Diego, California, US
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Now she is in San Diego, California, US
Now she’s in San Diego!
#shipspotting
#shipspotting
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Now she’s in San Diego!
#shipspotting
#shipspotting
Hmm that tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl is in San Diego now. Next March, she’s to sail from Brest, France to Dublin, Ireland. I’m wondering if it’ll be a rough ride in that sea in the spring.
November 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Hmm that tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl is in San Diego now. Next March, she’s to sail from Brest, France to Dublin, Ireland. I’m wondering if it’ll be a rough ride in that sea in the spring.
Now she’s in San Diego!
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Now she’s in San Diego!
Saw her today in San Diego!
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Saw her today in San Diego!
Ask not for whom the bell tolls, how long until it happens to 404?
Hope never
Hope never
September 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Ask not for whom the bell tolls, how long until it happens to 404?
Hope never
Hope never
Christmas in August, at least among some retailers
August 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Christmas in August, at least among some retailers
A can’t-miss approach for kings.
Much cheaper than hiring statisticians and obviously more accurate! 😉
(Yes, this is about solid statistics being undermined re firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.)
Evergreen cartoon by Hankin
Much cheaper than hiring statisticians and obviously more accurate! 😉
(Yes, this is about solid statistics being undermined re firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.)
Evergreen cartoon by Hankin
August 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
A can’t-miss approach for kings.
Much cheaper than hiring statisticians and obviously more accurate! 😉
(Yes, this is about solid statistics being undermined re firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.)
Evergreen cartoon by Hankin
Much cheaper than hiring statisticians and obviously more accurate! 😉
(Yes, this is about solid statistics being undermined re firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.)
Evergreen cartoon by Hankin
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Here’s a red-shouldered Hawk to enjoy.
July 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Here’s a red-shouldered Hawk to enjoy.
The Bitchat Bluetooth-network comms app is available.
It reminds me of FidoNet from the 80’s, that would relay messages from one BBS to the next, usually connecting at night and locally to keep long-distance costs down.
It reminds me of FidoNet from the 80’s, that would relay messages from one BBS to the next, usually connecting at night and locally to keep long-distance costs down.
July 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Bitchat Bluetooth-network comms app is available.
It reminds me of FidoNet from the 80’s, that would relay messages from one BBS to the next, usually connecting at night and locally to keep long-distance costs down.
It reminds me of FidoNet from the 80’s, that would relay messages from one BBS to the next, usually connecting at night and locally to keep long-distance costs down.
If you see this, post or quote post a tree.
Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana)
With red-shouldered hawk
🪶
Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana)
With red-shouldered hawk
🪶
March 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If you see this, post or quote post a tree.
Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana)
With red-shouldered hawk
🪶
Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana)
With red-shouldered hawk
🪶
I feel encouraged by seeing @repscottpeters.bsky.social get us all centered before the fireworks in DC. (volume up!)
Tradition says this will uninvite bad energy away from the coming year.
This was at the recent Lunar New Year Tět Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Tradition says this will uninvite bad energy away from the coming year.
This was at the recent Lunar New Year Tět Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
February 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I feel encouraged by seeing @repscottpeters.bsky.social get us all centered before the fireworks in DC. (volume up!)
Tradition says this will uninvite bad energy away from the coming year.
This was at the recent Lunar New Year Tět Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Tradition says this will uninvite bad energy away from the coming year.
This was at the recent Lunar New Year Tět Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
94% of American federal employees have choices other than their work devices, according to our independent TUP/Technology User Profile August 2024 survey.
February 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
94% of American federal employees have choices other than their work devices, according to our independent TUP/Technology User Profile August 2024 survey.
Happy New Year from the Têt Festival in San Diego! 🐲🐉🐍
(best played with volume up)
(best played with volume up)
February 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Happy New Year from the Têt Festival in San Diego! 🐲🐉🐍
(best played with volume up)
(best played with volume up)
Happy New Year!
From the Têt Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Fireworks to discourage malevolent spirits. (Play at full volume)
From the Têt Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Fireworks to discourage malevolent spirits. (Play at full volume)
February 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Happy New Year!
From the Têt Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Fireworks to discourage malevolent spirits. (Play at full volume)
From the Têt Festival at Liberty Station in San Diego.
Fireworks to discourage malevolent spirits. (Play at full volume)
Copilot PC buyers aren’t held back by the privacy concerns held by the general public.
They are also the most enthusiastic about possibilities with GenAI.
Our survey of over 12,000 respondents shows the wide gulf.
www.metafacts.shop/p/profile-of...
#copilot #microsoft #genai #ai
They are also the most enthusiastic about possibilities with GenAI.
Our survey of over 12,000 respondents shows the wide gulf.
www.metafacts.shop/p/profile-of...
#copilot #microsoft #genai #ai
January 31, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Copilot PC buyers aren’t held back by the privacy concerns held by the general public.
They are also the most enthusiastic about possibilities with GenAI.
Our survey of over 12,000 respondents shows the wide gulf.
www.metafacts.shop/p/profile-of...
#copilot #microsoft #genai #ai
They are also the most enthusiastic about possibilities with GenAI.
Our survey of over 12,000 respondents shows the wide gulf.
www.metafacts.shop/p/profile-of...
#copilot #microsoft #genai #ai
Consumers were true to their intentions, with switchers enlarging the iPhone installed base.
Today, Apple released its quarterly results. Four months earlier, we released results from our TUP/Technology User Profile survey, showing Apple's growth in the US, the UK, Japan, and especially China.
Today, Apple released its quarterly results. Four months earlier, we released results from our TUP/Technology User Profile survey, showing Apple's growth in the US, the UK, Japan, and especially China.
January 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Consumers were true to their intentions, with switchers enlarging the iPhone installed base.
Today, Apple released its quarterly results. Four months earlier, we released results from our TUP/Technology User Profile survey, showing Apple's growth in the US, the UK, Japan, and especially China.
Today, Apple released its quarterly results. Four months earlier, we released results from our TUP/Technology User Profile survey, showing Apple's growth in the US, the UK, Japan, and especially China.
I’m reminded of this champion of challenging what might be “illegal” or not
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I’m reminded of this champion of challenging what might be “illegal” or not