sporksmith :unicycle: :rust:
@sporksmith.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
Computer engineer working in #Rust, #C, and #CPlusPlus. #micromobility enthusiast, including #longboarding, #unicycling, and #bicycling. Occasionally #sing the low […]
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#introduction: Hi, I'm a #computerscience / #tech person. Often with a #security and #privacy focus, though occasionally dabble in making art and games. These days I mostly work on the Shadow simulator/emulator, and using it to improve #tor
https://github.com/shadow/shadow […]
https://github.com/shadow/shadow […]
What are folks using for social book reviews, discussion, etc? I'm looking for basically goodreads but not owned by amazon and ideally with some assurance that it won't eventually be owned by amazon or the like.
I've been experimenting with bookwyrm. I like what it's *trying* to be, but it […]
I've been experimenting with bookwyrm. I like what it's *trying* to be, but it […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
February 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
What are folks using for social book reviews, discussion, etc? I'm looking for basically goodreads but not owned by amazon and ideally with some assurance that it won't eventually be owned by amazon or the like.
I've been experimenting with bookwyrm. I like what it's *trying* to be, but it […]
I've been experimenting with bookwyrm. I like what it's *trying* to be, but it […]
Strong turnout for Austin's Alex Pretti memorial bike ride. The mood was mostly somber, interspersed with protest chants. Abolish ICE.
January 31, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Strong turnout for Austin's Alex Pretti memorial bike ride. The mood was mostly somber, interspersed with protest chants. Abolish ICE.
Ordered a pair of gmrs radios directly from the manufacturer's moderately janky site instead of from amazon.
Just got a notification that it's been shipped via... Amazon logistics 🤣
Just got a notification that it's been shipped via... Amazon logistics 🤣
January 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Ordered a pair of gmrs radios directly from the manufacturer's moderately janky site instead of from amazon.
Just got a notification that it's been shipped via... Amazon logistics 🤣
Just got a notification that it's been shipped via... Amazon logistics 🤣
There should be shaolin-esque monasteries where the monks practice circus arts instead of martial arts.
... wait, is that just a circus?
... wait, is that just a circus?
January 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
There should be shaolin-esque monasteries where the monks practice circus arts instead of martial arts.
... wait, is that just a circus?
... wait, is that just a circus?
"Approved; go ahead and merge when you're ready."
"Thanks! But I don't have permissions to merge."
*monkey paw curls*
GitLab: "You have been granted the Maintainer role"
"Thanks! But I don't have permissions to merge."
*monkey paw curls*
GitLab: "You have been granted the Maintainer role"
January 21, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"Approved; go ahead and merge when you're ready."
"Thanks! But I don't have permissions to merge."
*monkey paw curls*
GitLab: "You have been granted the Maintainer role"
"Thanks! But I don't have permissions to merge."
*monkey paw curls*
GitLab: "You have been granted the Maintainer role"
Playing around with bookwyrm; aka "foss + federated goodreads"
I like that you can post comments and quotes tied to a page number, but as far as I can tell there's no easy way to see others' comments and quotes for a particular book? Only reviews?
I'd especially like to occasionally see what […]
I like that you can post comments and quotes tied to a page number, but as far as I can tell there's no easy way to see others' comments and quotes for a particular book? Only reviews?
I'd especially like to occasionally see what […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Playing around with bookwyrm; aka "foss + federated goodreads"
I like that you can post comments and quotes tied to a page number, but as far as I can tell there's no easy way to see others' comments and quotes for a particular book? Only reviews?
I'd especially like to occasionally see what […]
I like that you can post comments and quotes tied to a page number, but as far as I can tell there's no easy way to see others' comments and quotes for a particular book? Only reviews?
I'd especially like to occasionally see what […]
Reposted by sporksmith :unicycle: :rust:
typo of the day "curl --limit-rage ..."
January 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
typo of the day "curl --limit-rage ..."
Reposted by sporksmith :unicycle: :rust:
Been seeing a survey going around fedi this morning about Discord's use of AI, but it's hosted on some other unrelated website, there's no mention of it on discord's blog and the first time I've heard of it is from mastodon, so, like, anybody got a source for this, or is this just someone […]
Original post on retro.social
retro.social
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Been seeing a survey going around fedi this morning about Discord's use of AI, but it's hosted on some other unrelated website, there's no mention of it on discord's blog and the first time I've heard of it is from mastodon, so, like, anybody got a source for this, or is this just someone […]
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Update. Yesterday's killing of #reneenicolegood is getting massive public attention because it was recorded.
Please bring your phone to demonstrations!
Here's some advice on reducing the risks.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2020/06/tactics-to-secure-phone-before-a-protest/
Do […]
Please bring your phone to demonstrations!
Here's some advice on reducing the risks.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2020/06/tactics-to-secure-phone-before-a-protest/
Do […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Update. Yesterday's killing of #reneenicolegood is getting massive public attention because it was recorded.
Please bring your phone to demonstrations!
Here's some advice on reducing the risks.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2020/06/tactics-to-secure-phone-before-a-protest/
Do […]
Please bring your phone to demonstrations!
Here's some advice on reducing the risks.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2020/06/tactics-to-secure-phone-before-a-protest/
Do […]
There is no d&d spell called "doom". I guess the wizards of the forgotten realms aren't into doom scrolling https://www.dndbeyond.com/search?q=doom&f=spells&c=spells
doom - Search - D&D Beyond
www.dndbeyond.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
There is no d&d spell called "doom". I guess the wizards of the forgotten realms aren't into doom scrolling https://www.dndbeyond.com/search?q=doom&f=spells&c=spells
achievement unlocked: I'm getting in long enough stretches of backwards on the #unicycle that I'm starting to loosen the pedals.
I guess I'd better start turning the seat around backwards for extended backwards-riding practice sessions
I guess I'd better start turning the seat around backwards for extended backwards-riding practice sessions
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
achievement unlocked: I'm getting in long enough stretches of backwards on the #unicycle that I'm starting to loosen the pedals.
I guess I'd better start turning the seat around backwards for extended backwards-riding practice sessions
I guess I'd better start turning the seat around backwards for extended backwards-riding practice sessions
My trusty puzzle assistant. Well, he likes to chew on the pieces, so maybe not so trusty.
January 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
My trusty puzzle assistant. Well, he likes to chew on the pieces, so maybe not so trusty.
Reposted by sporksmith :unicycle: :rust:
Reposted by sporksmith :unicycle: :rust:
Dear #weather apps, I often want to look back and observe details about what today's weather was, or even what the weather was a few days ago. Why is this so hard to understand?
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Dear #weather apps, I often want to look back and observe details about what today's weather was, or even what the weather was a few days ago. Why is this so hard to understand?
I keep pressing the space communism button but it just takes me to some AI BS
December 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I keep pressing the space communism button but it just takes me to some AI BS
Young George Bailey was a bit of a mansplaining jerk 🤣
Little George: Made up your mind yet?
Little Mary: I'll take chocolate.
Little George: With coconuts?
Little Mary: I don't like coconuts.
Little George: You don't like coconuts? Say, Brainless, don't you know where coconuts come from? Look […]
Little George: Made up your mind yet?
Little Mary: I'll take chocolate.
Little George: With coconuts?
Little Mary: I don't like coconuts.
Little George: You don't like coconuts? Say, Brainless, don't you know where coconuts come from? Look […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
December 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Young George Bailey was a bit of a mansplaining jerk 🤣
Little George: Made up your mind yet?
Little Mary: I'll take chocolate.
Little George: With coconuts?
Little Mary: I don't like coconuts.
Little George: You don't like coconuts? Say, Brainless, don't you know where coconuts come from? Look […]
Little George: Made up your mind yet?
Little Mary: I'll take chocolate.
Little George: With coconuts?
Little Mary: I don't like coconuts.
Little George: You don't like coconuts? Say, Brainless, don't you know where coconuts come from? Look […]
Just don't ask me to juggle while turning right
December 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Just don't ask me to juggle while turning right
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The Onion going hard in their year in review.
"Gang Initiate Forced To Peacefully Deescalate Conflict To Prove He Not A Cop"
https://theonion.com/gang-initiate-forced-to-peacefully-deescalate-conflict-to-prove-he-not-a-cop/
#theonion #Humor #funny #acab
"Gang Initiate Forced To Peacefully Deescalate Conflict To Prove He Not A Cop"
https://theonion.com/gang-initiate-forced-to-peacefully-deescalate-conflict-to-prove-he-not-a-cop/
#theonion #Humor #funny #acab
theonion.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Onion going hard in their year in review.
"Gang Initiate Forced To Peacefully Deescalate Conflict To Prove He Not A Cop"
https://theonion.com/gang-initiate-forced-to-peacefully-deescalate-conflict-to-prove-he-not-a-cop/
#theonion #Humor #funny #acab
"Gang Initiate Forced To Peacefully Deescalate Conflict To Prove He Not A Cop"
https://theonion.com/gang-initiate-forced-to-peacefully-deescalate-conflict-to-prove-he-not-a-cop/
#theonion #Humor #funny #acab
How is it the year of our FSM 2025 and the government is still making the "draw a black box on the PDF but leave the underlying text in the file" mistake
https://www.reddit.com/r/law/comments/1ptlms6/some_epstein_files_can_be_unredacted/
https://www.reddit.com/r/law/comments/1ptlms6/some_epstein_files_can_be_unredacted/
December 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How is it the year of our FSM 2025 and the government is still making the "draw a black box on the PDF but leave the underlying text in the file" mistake
https://www.reddit.com/r/law/comments/1ptlms6/some_epstein_files_can_be_unredacted/
https://www.reddit.com/r/law/comments/1ptlms6/some_epstein_files_can_be_unredacted/
Groceries! And a 311 report to clear the bile lane and sidewalk after a car apparently plowed through some landscaping
December 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Groceries! And a 311 report to clear the bile lane and sidewalk after a car apparently plowed through some landscaping
RE: https://mastodon.social/@torproject/115685514689116776
State of the Onion community day starts in 15 minutes!
State of the Onion community day starts in 15 minutes!
mastodon.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@torproject/115685514689116776
State of the Onion community day starts in 15 minutes!
State of the Onion community day starts in 15 minutes!
Recovering from my third ear surgery since getting sudden onset hearing loss in March ish. (They think due to an otherwise symptomless chronic sinus infection)
0. Steroid injection into eardrum. Local anesthetic only; barely counts as a surgery. Lost hearing came back slightly. Was given a […]
0. Steroid injection into eardrum. Local anesthetic only; barely counts as a surgery. Lost hearing came back slightly. Was given a […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Recovering from my third ear surgery since getting sudden onset hearing loss in March ish. (They think due to an otherwise symptomless chronic sinus infection)
0. Steroid injection into eardrum. Local anesthetic only; barely counts as a surgery. Lost hearing came back slightly. Was given a […]
0. Steroid injection into eardrum. Local anesthetic only; barely counts as a surgery. Lost hearing came back slightly. Was given a […]
Enjoyed finishing the 3-body problem trilogy this weekend.
The first part of the first book can be a bit overwhelming due to the large number of characters and seemingly unrelated plot threads introduced all at once, but once it got going I was hooked. Lots of interesting ideas, and the sequels […]
The first part of the first book can be a bit overwhelming due to the large number of characters and seemingly unrelated plot threads introduced all at once, but once it got going I was hooked. Lots of interesting ideas, and the sequels […]
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hachyderm.io
December 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Enjoyed finishing the 3-body problem trilogy this weekend.
The first part of the first book can be a bit overwhelming due to the large number of characters and seemingly unrelated plot threads introduced all at once, but once it got going I was hooked. Lots of interesting ideas, and the sequels […]
The first part of the first book can be a bit overwhelming due to the large number of characters and seemingly unrelated plot threads introduced all at once, but once it got going I was hooked. Lots of interesting ideas, and the sequels […]