Tom Welch
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Tom Welch
@tomwelch.idlepile.com
Software developer with interests in astronomy, math, physics, and retro computing. Shameless enjoyer of good improv comedy.
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*freeze frame*

Yup, that's me. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Faster than most. Slower than some.
September 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This "coding error" smells as is if the site was changed to serve a different version based on who was viewing it. IP Address coming from the Executive branch? Show them the one they want to see, otherwise show the real one. You know, the old let's show the CEO the version he wants so he'll shut up.
August 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
So... What flags are they going to fly?
June 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
You are simply above the engagement threshold for coherent readership. This is the true failing of social media. Above a (very low) number of participants with varying comprehension and a desire to engage, means you will always receive argumentative agreement and mentally conflicted responses.
June 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I feel like there's a freakenomics twist to this that the FDA commissioner is wrong about. While bad for an individual, more people buying drugs they don't absolutely need is likely pushing prices down.
May 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It probably just pushes them towards joining in on the pump and dump crypto schemes. He has a coin for that.
May 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It really would help if things like this were marketed as TA (task assistants) but I guess the dumb money is still all in on "AI".
February 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM