Ian Slinger
ian.slingers.org
Ian Slinger
@ian.slingers.org
I don't live here. I'm just here to bridge to Bluesky users from Mastodon (@ian@slingers.org)

The devs on Bluesky seem genuine in their belief that they are working towards a non-enshittified future. Sadly, I'm not convinced they're right.
Here’s an inspiring presentation from John o’Nolan of ghost.org.

It’s the best explanation I’ve seen of the Fediverse as the escape hatch from the cesspit of commercial social media.
February 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Democracy Dies in a Rebrand

"The Washington Post, formerly one of America’s most respected newspapers and home to the slogan “Democracy Dies in Darkness” unveiled its new mission statement this week: “Riveting Storytelling for All of ... https://ianjs.com/2025/01/19/democracy-dies-in-a-rebrand.html
January 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
January 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
News flash: Apple solves the problem with their AI summaries by adding a disclaimer that says “this is problem bullshit, so you should ignore it”.

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2…
January 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@ben.slinger.com.au

Still can’t see your posts from the Fediverse.

Are you following @fed.brid.gy? (Can’t be bothered scrolling your 1500+ following list!)
January 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
"“On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States…”"

Charge? Hs anyone told Donald a tariff is not somethin... https://ianjs.com/2024/12/26/on-january-th-as-one.html
December 26, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Reposted by Ian Slinger
@kannonshanmugam.bsky.social

please follow @ap.brid.gy so that people on #mastodon and other #ActivityPub services can communicate with you. we become immune to billionaire takeover when all the networks work together and it's easy to switch and stay connected. thanks.

fed.brid.gy/docs#bluesky...
Bridgy Fed
fed.brid.gy
December 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I keep putting minimalist Markdown in my Mastodon posts because I’m eternally optimistic that the default UI will display it one day.

Markdown is pretty nice on its own, and one day all my old posts will spring to life and become typographically ... https://ianjs.com/2024/11/28/i-keep-putting.html
November 28, 2024 at 3:33 AM
The grandkids are playing around with my old Pentax ME film camera.

It’s a great opportunity to explain how cameras work. Open the back to see the shutter open. Take off the lens to see the mirror flip away.

“But how do you see the pictures?”.... https://ianjs.com/2024/11/23/the-grandkids-are.html
November 23, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Stop comparing Mastodon and Threads/Bluesky. It's a category mistake.: https://ianjs.com/2024/11/15/stop-comparing-mastodon.html
November 15, 2024 at 10:36 AM
I’m bookmarking this to return in twelve months and see how the fascist theocracy is coming along.

www.abc.net.au/news/2024…
November 7, 2024 at 9:23 PM
It was a bit of a weird joke in 2016, but WTF America? Again?

My condolences. The fact it could even be close confirms your country is fundamentally broken.

I’ve just watched my faith in humanity disappear down the toilet so I’m switching off the shitshow for a few years.

Good luck.
November 6, 2024 at 9:41 AM