Vern McCandlish
@malanalysis.bsky.social
A #DFIR, #infosec, #dadjokes, #scifi, #books, #rpg, #ttx, #malware, elder #genx, and #gaming nerd. AKA an elder geek. Retired #leo. Current #infosec in #OT.
Kindness first is useful but telling off toxic folks is on my response spectrum too.
Kindness first is useful but telling off toxic folks is on my response spectrum too.
Pinned
I was taught that politics is disagreeing with how to address a problem, not disagreeing on whether the people suffering from the problem should be villainized.
We can negotiate on a solution to a problem. There is no middle ground on whether we should be villainizing the victims of a problem.
We can negotiate on a solution to a problem. There is no middle ground on whether we should be villainizing the victims of a problem.
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BOSS: Quick, I need 20,000 words about the product.
WRITER: Have ‘em for you after lunch.
BOSS: And a five or six-word slogan.
WRITER: Gimme three months, a partner, and a budget.
WRITER: Have ‘em for you after lunch.
BOSS: And a five or six-word slogan.
WRITER: Gimme three months, a partner, and a budget.
November 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
BOSS: Quick, I need 20,000 words about the product.
WRITER: Have ‘em for you after lunch.
BOSS: And a five or six-word slogan.
WRITER: Gimme three months, a partner, and a budget.
WRITER: Have ‘em for you after lunch.
BOSS: And a five or six-word slogan.
WRITER: Gimme three months, a partner, and a budget.
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AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
I am doing this wrong because now my actual earworm for today is the intro song to the 70s TV show Baa Baa Black Sheep. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pvz...
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I am doing this wrong because now my actual earworm for today is the intro song to the 70s TV show Baa Baa Black Sheep. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pvz...
I had a mentee tell me that they got a job that they didn't hit all the bullet points on so they had not intended to apply, but they remembered my mantra of "Apply anyway, let them say no"
So please, if you have doubts about whether you hit all the bullet points in a job posting, apply anyway.
So please, if you have doubts about whether you hit all the bullet points in a job posting, apply anyway.
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I had a mentee tell me that they got a job that they didn't hit all the bullet points on so they had not intended to apply, but they remembered my mantra of "Apply anyway, let them say no"
So please, if you have doubts about whether you hit all the bullet points in a job posting, apply anyway.
So please, if you have doubts about whether you hit all the bullet points in a job posting, apply anyway.
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Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
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The vast majority of homeowners with fire insurance never file a claim but we don't say fire insurance is a bad idea. Having the insurance *is* using the system. And I think that people actually understand this *because everyone needs health insurance*
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The vast majority of homeowners with fire insurance never file a claim but we don't say fire insurance is a bad idea. Having the insurance *is* using the system. And I think that people actually understand this *because everyone needs health insurance*
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Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
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Glad to hear 9 people I’ve never met have decided I can stay married for now. What a cool system we have. 🤬
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Glad to hear 9 people I’ve never met have decided I can stay married for now. What a cool system we have. 🤬
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
So the Democratic position appears to be "acquiesce to cruelty"
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
So the Democratic position appears to be "acquiesce to cruelty"
Always frustrating to see my elected senator fold a full house after the chips were all in the pot.
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Always frustrating to see my elected senator fold a full house after the chips were all in the pot.
Senate Dems singing the Gambler on karaoke night:
You got to know when to fold 'em, and know when to fold 'em...
You got to know when to fold 'em, and know when to fold 'em...
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Senate Dems singing the Gambler on karaoke night:
You got to know when to fold 'em, and know when to fold 'em...
You got to know when to fold 'em, and know when to fold 'em...
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So, you're telling me this time will be different?
OK! Let's do it!
OK! Let's do it!
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
So, you're telling me this time will be different?
OK! Let's do it!
OK! Let's do it!
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Man when you're getting roasted by Matty Y and Cillizza for being too cautious you have TRULY fucked up
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Man when you're getting roasted by Matty Y and Cillizza for being too cautious you have TRULY fucked up
Evidence to the contrary...
Shaheen: So let me be clear. No one in the senate chamber wants to extend the ACA tax credits more than I do.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Evidence to the contrary...
Me to my child who is a Steelers fan:
Is this still considered a shut out since the Steelers have scored all the points?
Is this still considered a shut out since the Steelers have scored all the points?
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Me to my child who is a Steelers fan:
Is this still considered a shut out since the Steelers have scored all the points?
Is this still considered a shut out since the Steelers have scored all the points?
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John Thune promised to kick Democrats in the balls in a month in exchange for everything he wanted and 10 Dems immediately jumped at the opportunity.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
John Thune promised to kick Democrats in the balls in a month in exchange for everything he wanted and 10 Dems immediately jumped at the opportunity.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
So is the term DACO trending yet?
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
So is the term DACO trending yet?
When your enemy is repeatedly shooting themself in the foot, remember that a mature and reasoned response is dive in front of the gun and take the bullet in the chest.
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
When your enemy is repeatedly shooting themself in the foot, remember that a mature and reasoned response is dive in front of the gun and take the bullet in the chest.
I was reminded of this interview of Grace Hopper today and it is always a good day to watch it: youtu.be/oE2uls6iIEU?...
Grace Hopper Is The Computer Queen | Letterman
YouTube video by Letterman
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I was reminded of this interview of Grace Hopper today and it is always a good day to watch it: youtu.be/oE2uls6iIEU?...
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I just saw someone say that people back in the day (1800s) didn’t pay for healthcare and (1) y’all there was a lot of advertising for health products!
It was just that without any real regulation, nobody knew what worked.
It was just that without any real regulation, nobody knew what worked.
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I just saw someone say that people back in the day (1800s) didn’t pay for healthcare and (1) y’all there was a lot of advertising for health products!
It was just that without any real regulation, nobody knew what worked.
It was just that without any real regulation, nobody knew what worked.
Yeah, I likely should have done this a while ago, but better late than never.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Yeah, I likely should have done this a while ago, but better late than never.