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@elricofmelnibone @nixCraft I've always called them hashbangs too. Thought maybe is was a regional thing, like some places think "pound" means # not £

@nixCraft should we be saying shebang isn't inclusive, use hashbang instead?

The time has come again for my favorite Christmas meme.

"they *used to* laugh and call him names"

(won't be playing anymore reindeer games now, will they?)

@neil my trousers and jumpers/coat have >2 pockets most of the time. So I use those for things like keys, office pass, @maccdog treats etc.

@xgranade @mcc I've taken to just ordering the CD from Amazon, because I happen to still own a (external) CD drive to rip from. Used to use their auto-rip and download services.

'Enshittification': What does Australian dictionary's Word Of The Year mean?
euronews.com/culture/2024/11/2
Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary has selected its word of the year, and it encompasses a widespread feeling that things have been getting worse when it comes to all things digital. And more...

@pluralistic take a bow!

With just weeks until the flawed scheme comes into effect, thousands can't access their e-Visa.

Despite the UK Home Office being warned repeatedly about the scheme’s problems, people could be denied access to services or entry into the UK in the New Year.

#evisa #migrants #digitalrights #ukpolitics

theguardian.com/politics/2024/

Every time I cross a road, regardless of whether there is traffic, I press the pedestrian stop button. I do this to maximise the number of pedestrians transport planners thinks there are, and redesign accordingly. I have no clue if this data is collected.

We're joining #eXit and shifting our focus to building our community on #mastodon 🐘 you'll be hearing a lot more from us about #openscience #openaccess and #scholarlyPublishing here 🥳

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