Notices by Colin (colinstu@birdbutt.com)

Holy shit I didn't know these used to sometimes house rebranded SUN Ultra machines. Neat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTkx8CamFbI

I remember when I was younger I was fascinated by these stations and always wanted to take one apart. Neat to finally run across it being done. #Kodak

Everyone wanting web rings and search engines back…
Give me web directories back.

#MastoAdmin anyone else with issues dealing with https://squawk.mytransponder.com/ ?

None of their stuff retrieves in (users, posts). Some bad webfinger config? 503 errors.

I can't reply to anyone from that instance because their config is toast. Can't find details for admin elsewhere.

@kly @scy Slackware, Debian, and Redhat.

Hello #MastoAdmin and those who mess with mastodon CSS.

Has anyone implemented a CSS tweak that brings back role colors back? Regarding: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/29703
Would appreciate knowing where I could find that code or if you can share it.

Also, wouldn't it be ideal that this was the behavior out of the box? Why else provide the role color option? Should I open an issue requesting it or is there one already? I don't think I can find one? This used to be how it worked, since regressed.

#MastoAdmin not to be morbid but ... do you all have plans in place as far as what happens to your instance / servers if you pass?

Probably depends on size of instance and how many are or willing to help take over? Or just spin it down and tell everyone to leave? Would be optimal to have a communication plan in place for such an event.
Such admins would also need registrar-level access / ability to assume too.

Stay healthy folks.

That moment where it’s noticed that this year’s #Anthrocon2024 #Anthrocon shirt has a misspelling…

Edit: Apparently it's intentional. It's a callback to Luna Park which was open 1905-1909, back when Pittsburgh was spelled Pittsburg from 1891-1911 (but was spelled with an -h from 1758-1905, and then again after 1909).

This is way too satisfying.
(Mac Portable ejecting floppy in space)

Why is PostgreSQL so damn good?

@mjgardner @NanoRaptor I swear we spend more time learning about the revolving door of who’s coming and going in management than doing our actual jobs.
These people all trying to sell themselves and feel important with their flavor-of-the-quarter pet project (all while causing absolute mayhem for everyone else)... meanwhile all that shit goes thrown out the window the next month when the musical heads all roll again.

That's a fucking lie #LinkedIn

More like "all of your notification settings have been reset to FULL ENABLED because fuck your inbox"

@thomasfuchs is there a version of this letter for GOP reps?
Showing them this version would give them reason to provide a YES vote D:

@samthurston @thomasfuchs omfgg it’s so true/that would definitely work.

@thomasfuchs @ActionRetro I’m imagining someone duct taping an SE/30 to their head now.

That’ll give those neck muscles and spine a workout.

@pmcg @thomasfuchs @ActionRetro there was a reason the carrying bag / backpack was so popular! not to mention the portable cost like 2x.

A little saddened by the poll results.
Alt text isn't only for those with vision problems!
I sometimes provide more info or context to stuff in the pic, as it's kinda awkward to try to describe 4 pics in the main body of post.
Also if I am describing what is seen, I try to do so in a way that would make sense if one couldn't see, so maybe it’s a lil awkward to read sometimes.
But anyway, try reading folks’ alt text / desc more! Uncover a whole new world.

Absolutely despicable. There are so many reasons I'd never buy a Tesla and this is just another.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/us-agency-sues-tesla-as-black-workers-report-swastikas-threats-and-nooses/
(Also I hope for justice for those affected)