Shel🌧️☔🌧️
@shelspeedwell.bsky.social
Dyscalculic Pluviophile. Watching Capitalism eat itself.
💙My rescue lurchers
💚Free Palestine
“There are other forms of intelligence on Earth, Doctor. Only Human arrogance would presume the message must be meant for mankind.” Mr.Spock.
💙My rescue lurchers
💚Free Palestine
“There are other forms of intelligence on Earth, Doctor. Only Human arrogance would presume the message must be meant for mankind.” Mr.Spock.
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Enshittification: the word that sums up how we live now
Enshittification: the word that sums up how we live now
It seems to convey a sense of promises broken, not just in technology but in culture and politics too
www.irishtimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Enshittification: the word that sums up how we live now
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amazon executives should be tried and the company should be severely fined for the aws outage. they get so much profit from and power over the internet and they should suffer the consequences when their tech eats shit.
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
amazon executives should be tried and the company should be severely fined for the aws outage. they get so much profit from and power over the internet and they should suffer the consequences when their tech eats shit.
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If your company having an outage can take down half the internet then your company needs to be broken up.
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If your company having an outage can take down half the internet then your company needs to be broken up.
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this aws outage further concludes that the centralization of the internet is a massive mistake and should be reversed. why is one host having massive issues taking down like half the internet.
October 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
this aws outage further concludes that the centralization of the internet is a massive mistake and should be reversed. why is one host having massive issues taking down like half the internet.
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What caused the AWS outage - and why has it made the internet fall apart?
An over-centralisation and dependency on a single supplier, that’s what.
I bet many CIOs will now be reviewing their hosting solution.
An over-centralisation and dependency on a single supplier, that’s what.
I bet many CIOs will now be reviewing their hosting solution.
What has caused AWS outage today - and why did it make the internet fall apart?
The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.
www.bbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What caused the AWS outage - and why has it made the internet fall apart?
An over-centralisation and dependency on a single supplier, that’s what.
I bet many CIOs will now be reviewing their hosting solution.
An over-centralisation and dependency on a single supplier, that’s what.
I bet many CIOs will now be reviewing their hosting solution.
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the aws outage should be evidence that running half the internet on a single company's servers is a terrible idea but i fear nothing will change
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
the aws outage should be evidence that running half the internet on a single company's servers is a terrible idea but i fear nothing will change
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I'm glad AWS suffered that global outage. Because it'll also put in perspective just how many websites they run on their servers. Damn near got a monopoly on the internet.
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm glad AWS suffered that global outage. Because it'll also put in perspective just how many websites they run on their servers. Damn near got a monopoly on the internet.
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The AWS outage just shows why centralization is a bad idea and why the internet needs to go back to "Web 1.0" era where everyone was scattered to the winds.
You SHOULD have more than 3 websites to type into your browser URL bar. That's a GOOD thing.
You SHOULD have more than 3 websites to type into your browser URL bar. That's a GOOD thing.
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The AWS outage just shows why centralization is a bad idea and why the internet needs to go back to "Web 1.0" era where everyone was scattered to the winds.
You SHOULD have more than 3 websites to type into your browser URL bar. That's a GOOD thing.
You SHOULD have more than 3 websites to type into your browser URL bar. That's a GOOD thing.
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When one outage (Amazon today) disrupts banks, education, gaming & transit, it’s not just downtime—it’s fragility. The Internet is the first global critical infrastructure, but consolidation makes it brittle.
Our work:
SIGMETRICS 23 + IMC 24 → aqualab.cs.northwestern.edu
#InternetResilience
Our work:
SIGMETRICS 23 + IMC 24 → aqualab.cs.northwestern.edu
#InternetResilience
AquaLab – Networked systems at planetary scale
aqualab.cs.northwestern.edu
October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When one outage (Amazon today) disrupts banks, education, gaming & transit, it’s not just downtime—it’s fragility. The Internet is the first global critical infrastructure, but consolidation makes it brittle.
Our work:
SIGMETRICS 23 + IMC 24 → aqualab.cs.northwestern.edu
#InternetResilience
Our work:
SIGMETRICS 23 + IMC 24 → aqualab.cs.northwestern.edu
#InternetResilience
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The AWS outage exposes again that “the cloud” isn’t magic, it’s infrastructure. The issue isn’t a cyberattack, it’s architectural over-reliance on a handful of cloud giants. We centralized the internet and then made our entire lives dependent on it.
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The AWS outage exposes again that “the cloud” isn’t magic, it’s infrastructure. The issue isn’t a cyberattack, it’s architectural over-reliance on a handful of cloud giants. We centralized the internet and then made our entire lives dependent on it.
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I'm glad the hostages have been returned and many Palestinians have been freed as well. Its a big deal.
But Palestinians are still occupied and this extremist Israeli government has said they're going to take Gaza and everything from the river to the sea.
Just a matter of time this explodes.
But Palestinians are still occupied and this extremist Israeli government has said they're going to take Gaza and everything from the river to the sea.
Just a matter of time this explodes.
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm glad the hostages have been returned and many Palestinians have been freed as well. Its a big deal.
But Palestinians are still occupied and this extremist Israeli government has said they're going to take Gaza and everything from the river to the sea.
Just a matter of time this explodes.
But Palestinians are still occupied and this extremist Israeli government has said they're going to take Gaza and everything from the river to the sea.
Just a matter of time this explodes.
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How long before Israel continues its stated goal of taking everything?
Before Trump leaves or right after?
They're going to say Hamas failed to bla bla bla and use that as an excuse.
Before Trump leaves or right after?
They're going to say Hamas failed to bla bla bla and use that as an excuse.
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How long before Israel continues its stated goal of taking everything?
Before Trump leaves or right after?
They're going to say Hamas failed to bla bla bla and use that as an excuse.
Before Trump leaves or right after?
They're going to say Hamas failed to bla bla bla and use that as an excuse.
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Republicans didn't give Obama or Biden credit for anything.
You don't owe Trump anything.
He's a reckless moron always being played by Netanyahu who will continue to occupation and destruction of the Palestinian people.
You don't owe Trump anything.
He's a reckless moron always being played by Netanyahu who will continue to occupation and destruction of the Palestinian people.
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Republicans didn't give Obama or Biden credit for anything.
You don't owe Trump anything.
He's a reckless moron always being played by Netanyahu who will continue to occupation and destruction of the Palestinian people.
You don't owe Trump anything.
He's a reckless moron always being played by Netanyahu who will continue to occupation and destruction of the Palestinian people.
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Still no news of Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey, kidnapped by Israeli genociders 3 days ago while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza
October 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Still no news of Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey, kidnapped by Israeli genociders 3 days ago while taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza
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it's been 3 days since brave Irish comedian and selfless , compassionate friend of the Palestinians, called Tadgh Hickey was kidnapped by Israeli war criminals in international waters. Please demand the immediate release of Tadhg and all those detained and for humanitarian aid to be allowed.
October 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
it's been 3 days since brave Irish comedian and selfless , compassionate friend of the Palestinians, called Tadgh Hickey was kidnapped by Israeli war criminals in international waters. Please demand the immediate release of Tadhg and all those detained and for humanitarian aid to be allowed.
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Fears are rising for Yvonne Ridley and Tadhg Hickey after reports of aggressive treatment in Israeli custody and unexplained delays in their transfer, following the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
Concerns Grow for Yvonne Ridley and Tadhg Hickey After Reports of Aggressive Treatment in Israeli Custody and Delays in Traveling - Quds News Network
Fears are rising for Yvonne Ridley and Tadhg Hickey after reports of aggressive treatment in Israeli custody and unexplained delays in their transfer, following the interception of the Gaza-bound Glob...
qudsnen.co
October 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Fears are rising for Yvonne Ridley and Tadhg Hickey after reports of aggressive treatment in Israeli custody and unexplained delays in their transfer, following the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
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Free Greta Thunberg, Free Mandla Mandela, Free Tadhg Hickey and free the hundreds of others Israel holds.
October 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Free Greta Thunberg, Free Mandla Mandela, Free Tadhg Hickey and free the hundreds of others Israel holds.
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Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
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Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸
October 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸
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I’m not surprised in the least that the IDF has been atrocious to anyone from the aid flotilla, especially Greta Thunberg.
Just imagine how brutal they are to people who aren’t well known.
Just imagine how brutal they are to people who aren’t well known.
Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags
Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I’m not surprised in the least that the IDF has been atrocious to anyone from the aid flotilla, especially Greta Thunberg.
Just imagine how brutal they are to people who aren’t well known.
Just imagine how brutal they are to people who aren’t well known.
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“They made us lie down in the sun with our heads to the ground, kneeling for one hour and just to harass us and to make us feel bad. How did they have you in prison?
I cannot tell you anything nice about them.”
Swiss activist aboard Global Sumud Flotilla tells Anadolu
I cannot tell you anything nice about them.”
Swiss activist aboard Global Sumud Flotilla tells Anadolu
Free Palestine Wurruk (@freepalestinewurruk)
“They made us lie down in the sun with our heads to the ground, kneeling for one hour and just to harass us and to make us feel bad. How did they have you in prison?
I cannot tell you anything nice a...
substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
“They made us lie down in the sun with our heads to the ground, kneeling for one hour and just to harass us and to make us feel bad. How did they have you in prison?
I cannot tell you anything nice about them.”
Swiss activist aboard Global Sumud Flotilla tells Anadolu
I cannot tell you anything nice about them.”
Swiss activist aboard Global Sumud Flotilla tells Anadolu
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🇨🇭 Swiss activist Romain Mouron, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israel, has spoken to Anadolu — recounting the physical and psychological mistreatment he faced at the hands of Israeli soldiers.
October 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
🇨🇭 Swiss activist Romain Mouron, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israel, has spoken to Anadolu — recounting the physical and psychological mistreatment he faced at the hands of Israeli soldiers.
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This is urgent
Flotilla participants are suffering from immense torture at Israeli prison"Ansar III" and detention camps.
One elderly woman reported breaking her leg, Israeli soldiers closed a metal door on it and mocked her
Others are reporting malnutrition and lack of food
Flotilla participants are suffering from immense torture at Israeli prison"Ansar III" and detention camps.
One elderly woman reported breaking her leg, Israeli soldiers closed a metal door on it and mocked her
Others are reporting malnutrition and lack of food
October 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
This is urgent
Flotilla participants are suffering from immense torture at Israeli prison"Ansar III" and detention camps.
One elderly woman reported breaking her leg, Israeli soldiers closed a metal door on it and mocked her
Others are reporting malnutrition and lack of food
Flotilla participants are suffering from immense torture at Israeli prison"Ansar III" and detention camps.
One elderly woman reported breaking her leg, Israeli soldiers closed a metal door on it and mocked her
Others are reporting malnutrition and lack of food
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#BREAKING | Global Sumud Flotilla members Thiago Avila and Emma Fourreau have now entered a full hunger and water strike.
Thiago declares they will not stop until the abducted activists receive urgent medical care
Thiago declares they will not stop until the abducted activists receive urgent medical care
October 5, 2025 at 5:44 AM
#BREAKING | Global Sumud Flotilla members Thiago Avila and Emma Fourreau have now entered a full hunger and water strike.
Thiago declares they will not stop until the abducted activists receive urgent medical care
Thiago declares they will not stop until the abducted activists receive urgent medical care
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People need to be remember that every bad thing that happens to someone from the flotilla has been done 100x over (and much much worse) to the Palestinians every day for the past 85 years.
An Israeli prison guard deliberately slammed a metal door on the already broken leg of a 70-year-old Scottish woman who was abducted from the flotilla.
Torture.
Torture.
October 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
People need to be remember that every bad thing that happens to someone from the flotilla has been done 100x over (and much much worse) to the Palestinians every day for the past 85 years.