All up, it was a fun day exploring the new stations, and the atmosphere on the first train was great, even if only a few stayed onboard all the way to Dandenong. 4/4 #metrotunnel

The stations felt open, and were well lit, though the bathrooms probably could have done with less light to hide the paint scheme. The connection between Melbourne Central and State Library stations was nice and effortless. The connection between Flinders Street and Town Hall is on an incline […]

And, of course, on the way back in, we were the first train to be delayed twice, once for, I believe, a trespasser, and then as we were finally pulling into Anzac station, the train in front of us couldn’t open its doors, so initially only the first few carrages could access the station, before […]

@w7voa Thanks for being a reliable and trusted news source. If I’d have sen this story anywhere else on Masotodon, I’d have written it off as satire, rather than check it out.

I didn’t notice the pauses in the presentation, and I know I struggle to recognise the difference between a pause, a breath, or the end of what the person was talking about. It’s amazing how even simple things like pauses can become a stumbling point for people. 2/2

Thanks again @matthras for a fascinating presentation that made my inner geek very happy. #a11ycamp2025

@mattblaze Exactly. That’s the whole reason elections exist.

@cstross I’m really scared to try that with a screen reader.

@mattblaze I for one appreciate these threads. I know I don’t know enough about USA election security, so reading your messages on the topic helps.