Jeff Sonstein
@jsonstein.masto.deoan.org.ap.brid.gy
retired RIT Prof, longtime hacker, former Moffett Field cubicle monkey, once upon a time an Army Sgt & SignalPuke™, now WA2RRB… personal acct
“In Gawds we […]
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Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
In the _Starfleet Technical Manual_ , there is a throwaway detail of the LCARS user interface that when it is upgraded, users can still utilize the previous several versions. This is because their work is mission-critical and it is unacceptable to compromise the mission by forcing unfamiliar […]
Original post on mastodon.fixermark.com
mastodon.fixermark.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In the _Starfleet Technical Manual_ , there is a throwaway detail of the LCARS user interface that when it is upgraded, users can still utilize the previous several versions. This is because their work is mission-critical and it is unacceptable to compromise the mission by forcing unfamiliar […]
from the new logging facility:
47.129.238.22:57974 - 2025-Dec-07 19:53:17.2682445Z "GET /.git/config HTTP/1.1" 404 26
yeah, and screw you too, 47.129.238.22
I wanna probe ppl like this back... but with a pitchfork
47.129.238.22:57974 - 2025-Dec-07 19:53:17.2682445Z "GET /.git/config HTTP/1.1" 404 26
yeah, and screw you too, 47.129.238.22
I wanna probe ppl like this back... but with a pitchfork
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
from the new logging facility:
47.129.238.22:57974 - 2025-Dec-07 19:53:17.2682445Z "GET /.git/config HTTP/1.1" 404 26
yeah, and screw you too, 47.129.238.22
I wanna probe ppl like this back... but with a pitchfork
47.129.238.22:57974 - 2025-Dec-07 19:53:17.2682445Z "GET /.git/config HTTP/1.1" 404 26
yeah, and screw you too, 47.129.238.22
I wanna probe ppl like this back... but with a pitchfork
yes! finally figured out how to tell vibe.d how to log the IP of low-level TLS-error attackers. now I can use fail2ban and do a decent job of blocking their [expletives deleted] addresses.
December 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
yes! finally figured out how to tell vibe.d how to log the IP of low-level TLS-error attackers. now I can use fail2ban and do a decent job of blocking their [expletives deleted] addresses.
finally, after diving deep into the docs, I *think* I've ginally found a way to trap the IP addresses of attackers going after my service and logging in a way fail2ban can cope with. I *think* I have...
December 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
finally, after diving deep into the docs, I *think* I've ginally found a way to trap the IP addresses of attackers going after my service and logging in a way fail2ban can cope with. I *think* I have...
hah! ppl lie about this stuff, to themselves as well as others... how many US citizens actually know all of these lyrics?
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf
(I would bet a lot that <10% of US citizens know it from memory)
https://cosocial.ca/@evan/115670440477608041
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf
(I would bet a lot that <10% of US citizens know it from memory)
https://cosocial.ca/@evan/115670440477608041
Evan Prodromou (@evan@cosocial.ca)
Can you sing your national anthem from memory? #EvanPoll #poll [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but... [ ] No, but... [ ] No
cosocial.ca
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
hah! ppl lie about this stuff, to themselves as well as others... how many US citizens actually know all of these lyrics?
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf
(I would bet a lot that <10% of US citizens know it from memory)
https://cosocial.ca/@evan/115670440477608041
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf
(I would bet a lot that <10% of US citizens know it from memory)
https://cosocial.ca/@evan/115670440477608041
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December 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
I wonder if the Chinese American SF politician who likes calling herself the only assertive Chinese American woman has ever been to Chinatown
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I wonder if the Chinese American SF politician who likes calling herself the only assertive Chinese American woman has ever been to Chinatown
history may not repeat, but it sure does rhyme:
“France could blame its upheaval on some combination of an ossified political structure, simmering class tension, trauma from losing the Anglo-French War, recurring budget crises, and ineffectual leadership.”
— Age of Revolutions: Progress and […]
“France could blame its upheaval on some combination of an ossified political structure, simmering class tension, trauma from losing the Anglo-French War, recurring budget crises, and ineffectual leadership.”
— Age of Revolutions: Progress and […]
Original post on masto.deoan.org
masto.deoan.org
December 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
history may not repeat, but it sure does rhyme:
“France could blame its upheaval on some combination of an ossified political structure, simmering class tension, trauma from losing the Anglo-French War, recurring budget crises, and ineffectual leadership.”
— Age of Revolutions: Progress and […]
“France could blame its upheaval on some combination of an ossified political structure, simmering class tension, trauma from losing the Anglo-French War, recurring budget crises, and ineffectual leadership.”
— Age of Revolutions: Progress and […]
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
Today I’m thankful for having a 25 year old washing machine I can easily replace the hot and cold water control valve with filters that clog up every 3-4 years. The part is less than $10. This morning it took two hours to fill — not anymore!
The last 5-10 years we’ve been getting more sand/grit […]
The last 5-10 years we’ve been getting more sand/grit […]
Original post on ruby.social
ruby.social
December 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today I’m thankful for having a 25 year old washing machine I can easily replace the hot and cold water control valve with filters that clog up every 3-4 years. The part is less than $10. This morning it took two hours to fill — not anymore!
The last 5-10 years we’ve been getting more sand/grit […]
The last 5-10 years we’ve been getting more sand/grit […]
coding lament
Chasing the error,
TLS slips through my fingers,
Mystery remains.
courtesy [https://arghstudios.com/ ]
Chasing the error,
TLS slips through my fingers,
Mystery remains.
courtesy [https://arghstudios.com/ ]
Welcome to Argh Studios
arghstudios.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
coding lament
Chasing the error,
TLS slips through my fingers,
Mystery remains.
courtesy [https://arghstudios.com/ ]
Chasing the error,
TLS slips through my fingers,
Mystery remains.
courtesy [https://arghstudios.com/ ]
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
This is a fucking nightmare and right now I am very, very angry with the people who put Trump back in office.
More and more kids are going to die from preventable diseases.
As I have said for months, RFK Jr. has more power to singlehandedly kill more Americans than any other cabinet secretary.
More and more kids are going to die from preventable diseases.
As I have said for months, RFK Jr. has more power to singlehandedly kill more Americans than any other cabinet secretary.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Begins Process to Align U.S. Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations with Best Practices from Peer, Developed Countries
ALIGNING THE CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE WITH INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum to begin the
www.whitehouse.gov
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is a fucking nightmare and right now I am very, very angry with the people who put Trump back in office.
More and more kids are going to die from preventable diseases.
As I have said for months, RFK Jr. has more power to singlehandedly kill more Americans than any other cabinet secretary.
More and more kids are going to die from preventable diseases.
As I have said for months, RFK Jr. has more power to singlehandedly kill more Americans than any other cabinet secretary.
FBI Deputy Director basically says “pay me enough and I’ll say anything”… and on FoxNews, of all places
https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-bongino-with-old-jan-6-pipe-bomb-cover-up-remark-11164625
https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-bongino-with-old-jan-6-pipe-bomb-cover-up-remark-11164625
Fox News host confronts Bongino with old Jan 6 pipe bomb 'cover up' remark
Hannity told the FBI Deputy Director, "You said . . . . it’s either a connected anti-Trump insider or an inside job."
www.newsweek.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
FBI Deputy Director basically says “pay me enough and I’ll say anything”… and on FoxNews, of all places
https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-bongino-with-old-jan-6-pipe-bomb-cover-up-remark-11164625
https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-bongino-with-old-jan-6-pipe-bomb-cover-up-remark-11164625
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December 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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“Today is a defining moment for our country. We can no longer trust federal health authorities when it comes to vaccines.” Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota.
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Today is a defining moment for our country. We can no longer trust federal health authorities when it comes to vaccines.” Dr. Michael Osterholm, Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota.
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
The report also criticized Hegseth’s use of a personal cellphone to conduct official business. Hegseth himself refused to cooperate with the investigation, refusing to hand over his phone or sit for an interview.
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The report also criticized Hegseth’s use of a personal cellphone to conduct official business. Hegseth himself refused to cooperate with the investigation, refusing to hand over his phone or sit for an interview.
interesting … I had not known that the PRC was 2nd, and I was surprised the EU was that populated
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/04e9a2a7-e9cf-4d97-9b71-8f04f298cc5c#1
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/04e9a2a7-e9cf-4d97-9b71-8f04f298cc5c#1
December 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
interesting … I had not known that the PRC was 2nd, and I was surprised the EU was that populated
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/04e9a2a7-e9cf-4d97-9b71-8f04f298cc5c#1
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/04e9a2a7-e9cf-4d97-9b71-8f04f298cc5c#1
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
The hysteria over the civilisationalist guff in the Trump Security Strategy is as ridiculous as the document itself
But if there is one aspect worth monitoring it is in how its framing of economic policy would destabilise aspects of globalisation that are foundations of US power
But if there is one aspect worth monitoring it is in how its framing of economic policy would destabilise aspects of globalisation that are foundations of US power
December 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The hysteria over the civilisationalist guff in the Trump Security Strategy is as ridiculous as the document itself
But if there is one aspect worth monitoring it is in how its framing of economic policy would destabilise aspects of globalisation that are foundations of US power
But if there is one aspect worth monitoring it is in how its framing of economic policy would destabilise aspects of globalisation that are foundations of US power
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December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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well, that suxs... a dozen malformed SSL connection request hits within a second should not bring my little service down
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December 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
well, that suxs... a dozen malformed SSL connection request hits within a second should not bring my little service down
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Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
Everyone laughs and laughs at cats getting into boxes, but if you put a chair-height cube in a room with a human they will sit on it.
So, who is manipulated by the box now?
(The following has been a mandatory dispatch from the offices of #picathecat as a part of her new propaganda initiative.)
So, who is manipulated by the box now?
(The following has been a mandatory dispatch from the offices of #picathecat as a part of her new propaganda initiative.)
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Everyone laughs and laughs at cats getting into boxes, but if you put a chair-height cube in a room with a human they will sit on it.
So, who is manipulated by the box now?
(The following has been a mandatory dispatch from the offices of #picathecat as a part of her new propaganda initiative.)
So, who is manipulated by the box now?
(The following has been a mandatory dispatch from the offices of #picathecat as a part of her new propaganda initiative.)
/ system status reports are so much \
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\ change my mind /
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December 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
/ system status reports are so much \
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\ change my mind /
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Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g-s1-99279/fired-worker-sues-government
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g-s1-99279/fired-worker-sues-government
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g-s1-99279/fired-worker-sues-government
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g-s1-99279/fired-worker-sues-government
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Reposted by Jeff Sonstein
Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards,
significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations […]
significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations […]
Original post on c.im
c.im
December 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards,
significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations […]
significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations […]