ceoln @ceoln@qoto.org

Today would be a good day to help flip Virginia blue again. Donate today: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vablue23

"Laughing at Elon Musk" is a democratizing social force that normalizes purpose-built platforms down to a common baseline of memetic mediocrity. Any data channel that can be used to make fun of Elon Musk will, eventually, be used to make fun of Elon Musk.

https://github.com/twitter/the-algorithm/commit/ec83d01dcaebf369444d75ed04b3625a0a645eb9

Make an impression -- Claude Monetize™ your art!

I prompted #Midjourney with my full name, Bianca’s full name, and the full names of both our kids.

Wonder why “Adereth” brings the guitars…

Reminder PSA: The "Tragedy of the Commons" is a propertarian myth.

🚇 Why you shouldn’t hang out at the end of railway tunnels 👇👇

I said, "YOU KNOW THE MAIN SIGNATORIES AND PROPONENTS OF THAT OPEN LETTER CALLING FOR A PAUSE IN 'A.I.' DEVELOPMENT DON'T ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT THE SOCIOETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF 'A.I.' AND JUST WANT TIME TO SURREPTITIOUSLY ADVANCE THEIR MODELS AND SHAPE ANY NEW REGULATIONS, RIGHT?"

Like… where's the calls for increased and nuanced governance? Where's the demand for an external oversight authority?

I'll tell you where it is: Nowhere, because these nerds don't believe in them.

i do enjoy #chatGPT 's #ASCII shark

"The overall composition feels well-balanced and the shark's menacing presence is conveyed effectively." - chatGPT

To all of the those joining Mastodon lately...

A few tips:
Mastodon has it's own culture and ways of doing things just like where you came from. Don't expect it to be just like where you were, and you'll be fine.

There is no algorithm. So BOOSTING (re-blogging) is the only way to get content seen by others. It is HIGHLY encouraged.

To find people to follow, search for relevant hashtags or browse the Local or Federated timelines.

That's it. Don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions. 😊👋

We didn't order union-busting with our coffee! Starbucks workers across the country are demanding fair pay, safety, and their right to a union! We're with them! Sign the petition via the link below. #UnionizeStarbucks #SBhelp
bit.ly/40ncbtC

What devices and operation systems do you use?

I personally own a device from all of the options except iPad and iPhone.

Boost appreciated for wider reach.

The difference between horror and magical realism:

#Writing #Horror #MagicalRealism

Opportunity (13) - From Jacint Roger (@Landru79) - https://flic.kr/p/2iKWz9A

Please join us in wishing #Mozilla a happy 25th birthday! 🎉

To quote Mozilla Foundation's Mark Surman:

"The internet was built by people FOR people, and it's the people using the internet who should determine its future, not a few powerful organizations."

On behalf of everyone here at #Thunderbird, thank you to anyone past and present at Mozilla who's helped make the internet a better, safer place.

Paleontologists theorize the T-Rex had kissable lips and an ass that won't quit.

The paleontology world is abuzz this week: following the release of a new study which concludes that the tyrannosaurus rex, a massive bipedal carnivore that went extinct...
https://jwz.org/b/yj_B

Trump better get all his bitching done now on Truth Social!

Trump’s Media Company Reportedly Under Federal Investigation For Money Laundering Linked To Russia https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/03/15/trumps-media-company-reportedly-under-federal-investigation-for-money-laundering-linked-to-russia/