Notices by Craig Newmark (craignewmark@mastodon.social)

30 years of craigslist, or, how did that happen?

Okay, I'm not even sure when I sent out the first email, since I never had any idea that my little effort would go anywhere.

Seems like a good idea to do now, as I'm in my sunset years, focused on geriatric matters including moisturizer and prunes.

The (short) video here is my best take at early history, setting the record straight, since there's a lot of misinformation out there.

Please humor me and take a look!

https://youtu.be/QeeW94zOSDU?si=VdvQJuhVefdYNFNo

Cory Doctorow discusses enshittifcation:

"There’s a reason why it feels like the internet has gone bad"

I observe there are two major sites that have stayed the course.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/13/business/enshittification-internet-meta-nightcap

Free services like @quad9dns that protect everyone from cyber threats and also protect privacy are core to #CyberCivilDefense, and need financial support. Help build the means to ensure the great work continues, by supporting @CommonGoodCyber. https://commongoodcyber.org/news/interview-john-todd-quad9/

The nonprofits that secure the Internet are often run by skeleton crews and volunteers, with short-term funding that could be pulled at any time. We can do better in supporting #CyberCivilDefense. @CommonGoodCyber https://www.ibtimes.com/internets-defenders-are-running-out-money-were-all-risk-3749592

Some news...I’ll be spending $100M to make us safer online and to protect our infrastructure, like water and power supplies.

A big part will be a PSA campaign - online and in old-fashioned ways. We all got a role to play, like everyone did in WW2, including my Dad and Mom.

I’ll start by putting my money where my mouth is. Folks can check it out here: pausetake9.org.

#CyberCivilDefense #cybersecurity

In California, a woman ate a Costco poppy seed salad before going to give birth. A resulting false positive on a drug test led a hospital to report her to authorities, who took away her newborn. She’s far from alone, @marshallproj's @shoeshine found. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/09/09/drug-test-pregnancy-pennsylvania-california

Need access to threat intelligence to defend yourself and your community? The @GlobalCyberAlln has released the Threat Taming Tool Collection - 300 free tools and resources you can use to get started. #CyberCivilDefense. https://globalcyberalliance.org/act-threat-taming-tool-collection/

@AspenPolicyHub is hiring a Program Assistant! If you are passionate about operations, logistics, and supporting cyber civil defense apply here 👇: https://aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3110626&req_loc=240118&&&jbsrc=1025

We need deeper public-private partnerships & more investment to make #infrastructure more resilient. Join @AspenDigital 6/10, 11-12 ET, for "Managing Your Worst Digital Day" to hear from @cdurkovich, @vishaal_h, @pueshkumar & @philvenables: https://www.aspendigital.org/event/managing-your-worst-digital-day/ #cybersecurity

Serving 50 million meals is a powerful achievement, but solving hunger requires even more than meals. Don't miss this live TV interview with DC Central Kitchen (@dcck) CEO Mike Curtin about how we can all lend a hand in taking on hunger’s root causes. https://bit.ly/3ULi6aB

The @FCC is moving forward with the cybersecurity trust mark for IoT products that we take home. This is a big step that protects the country.

#CyberCivilDefense #cybersecurity
https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/research/consumer-reports-files-comments-in-support-of-fccs-iot-cybersecurity-labeling-program/

Right To Be has launched the Hate and Hope Tracker, a tool to document harassment online, in the media, or your personal life. As we move through the 2024 US Election, the platform will also shine a light on election-related hate and harassment. Visit hateandhope.righttobe.org.

@anildash @noahshachtman

This reminds me of something...

8 days of #GotYour6 left to go in 2023! On Xmas Eve, it's about journalists. I stand for a free press and the importance of unbiased reporting. Join me in supporting leaders in the space like @FreedomHouse @IWMF @CunyOf @PENAmerica and ABC reporter @BobWoodruff own @bwforg!

Read more about CUNY J school and other work in this interview: https://apnews.com/article/technology-new-york-city-craig-newmark-manhattan-business-2006258f4a70b2933184f18254b4587f

9 Days until 2024! Today, I’m focusing on education. My donations and advocacy through @DonorsChoose, @CunyOf #NewmarkJ, @VetsinTech and others support programs that empower and open doors to new opportunities #GotYour6 #EducationForAll

Reliable Sources via @oliverdarcy:
Special Edition: The Most Consequential Figures of 2023 — and the Year's Biggest Losers
https://view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/170303646692890e61753151e/raw?utm_term=170303646692890e61753151e&utm_source=cnn_Reliable+Sources+-+Dec.+19%2C+2023&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=wlzEZy5ZHeFGSdZG%2FPaRXdDiuX%2BFHZCL9niXLOTv729iIQJ2faryTPyOCZj3ErTZ&bt_ts=1703036466930

Global Cybersecurity Alliance (@GlobalCyberAlln) meets at @CivicHall

This is a big deal for #CyberCivilDefense #cybersecurity and New York City, it's about how we protect ourselves and better make use of the NYC tech hub...

Reliable Sources via @oliverdarcy:
Putin's Fight Out of Sight; Musk Takes Off the Mask; Complaint Against Combs
https://view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/170017473266269b7e53501c8/raw?utm_term=170017473266269b7e53501c8&utm_source=cnn_Reliable+Sources+-+Nov.+16%2C+2023&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=bTQvmGU05zwDmFUHDF6lAlhdVllC%2FYr3EnZh%2FOwKLFreuy5fe%2FmIE4rix26Ivz0Q&bt_ts=1700174732665

If you’ve been harassed online & gotten nowhere reporting it to platforms, listen to @ConnectSafely's "Are We Doing Tech Right” podcast as @larrymagid discusses how social companies should protect users, w/ @PENAmerica’s @VilkViktorya & @meedan's @lolkat https://www.spreaker.com/user/connectsafely/episode-4-pen-america-and-meedan

The Senate military promotion blockade undermines our military mission readiness, degrades military family confidence in our leaders.
Via @BlueStarFamily

#DoYourPart, call for the end of the promotion block!
https://bluestarfam.org/do-your-part/