Rud @rmerriam@qoto.org
- Github
- https://rmerriam.github.io/
- Me stuff
- Born '48. The Woodlands TX, married
I am a retired software developer. Wrote my first FORTRAN IV in 1968. I am still writing C++. I have worked in embedded systems. I have done amateur robotics (non-destructive), including competing in NASA Centennial Challenges. The header image is from the Space Robotics Challenge.
Wrote for Hackaday.com for a few years about C++ with a focus on Arduino and Pi.
I am an Amateur Radio Operator, or Ham, licensed as K5RUD by the US FCC. That means I can build a transmitter without the FCC checking my build. Nobody but hams can do this.
Father of 2, although I lost my son in 2014. Grandfather of 3 (2m, 1f) and g-grandfather of 1 male.
I follow C++, legal, political, SF authors, and general random discussions.
Joined Nov 2022
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LOL there was **no** change to our moderation policy... none.. go check the internet archive... actually the one thing we did change is we made our hate speech rules more explicit..
I think ill add to the artricle his reply and show the internet archive's change to our ToC to highly that the only change to our ToC was to add more explicit protections to the LGBTQ community.
Next tried to verify my website (mysticlakesoftware.com) but I used Google Sites. There doesn’t appear to be a way to get my Mastodon URL into the HTML as there is with Blogger.
Now verified through my blog on Blogger.
Created a page, not a post, titled ‘Mastodon’. Edited using the HTML editor. All it has on the page is <a href="https://qoto.org/@rmerriam" rel="me">Mastodon Link</a>
Pleasantly surprised by how fast the verification appeared. One site I used for the GitHub verification said every time you save profile changes, the verification is checked. Also indicated you have to leave the verification URLs in place.
Mastodon API question and thought on mapping instance connections
What exactly is the peers API request? Or, what are peers?
Could one build an instance mapping using peers? This would show the interconnection of instances. Would the absence of an instance in a peers list indicate de-federation?
Is there a tool that does this?
Wohoo! Got verified using GitHub. Followed these instructions.
https://til.simonwillison.net/mastodon/verifying-github-on-mastodon
There is a lot of discussion on moderation in social networks. Good moderation is a core requirement for a network. I just read this article which I find a good analysis.
A problem faced by Mastodon is having sufficient volunteer moderators and consistent moderation. Witness the recent faux pas on one of the instances that resulted in a public apology.
Suggestion
Would a 2 tiered moderation work? The report goes to a review group that can handle specific, well-defined situations. If they can’t handle a situation, it is forwarded to the main moderators who make the big judgment calls.
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Nice to see some support on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Mastodon/comments/z09ioa/qotoorg_an_inclusive_stemfocued_instance/
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Right!
I know, right? QT: https://universeodon.com/@clyminghawk/109389858110637405
Let’s change the perspective on Maston by referring to the administrators as “Amateur” administrators alongside the “Hobbyist” designation.
I am an amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC. The amateur is important since it says I am a professional in my activity but don’t get paid. It is also a hobby.
How can I say we are professional?
One reason is we are the only group in the US (and maybe elsewhere) that can build a radio transmitter without having to submit it to the FCC for approval.
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tonight it will be 22-11-22 22:11:22, a palindrome in date, time, and combined datetime.
Reading messages is different than reading documents, aka text.
Bottom posting is a relic of using TTYs.
A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
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Hey, migrating Tweeters. Kinda rude to move into other peopleโs space and immediately start bitching about the amenities or lack thereof. Especially when those people seem to be awfully patient with us noobs. #TwitterMigration
I never ‘sleep’ on food.
@rmerriam Don't sleep on mac & cheese! It's delicious and absolutely has a spot at the table.
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Raspis made in Kenya: Raspberry Pi Foundation produziert jetzt in Afrika
Ein untypischer Zug der Raspberry Pi Foundation: Die Firma stellt die ersten Raspi-Modelle in Nairobi, Kenia her. Weitere sollen folgen.
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Well my tweet calling out joinmastodon is at 122 retoots... I wonder at what point will be enough for them to care....
A full or half-butt?
I just accidentally flashed my neighbor. This will be momentarily awkward when we go out for drinks later. It's days before Thanksgiving and I fee...
- Github
- https://rmerriam.github.io/
- Me stuff
- Born '48. The Woodlands TX, married
I am a retired software developer. Wrote my first FORTRAN IV in 1968. I am still writing C++. I have worked in embedded systems. I have done amateur robotics (non-destructive), including competing in NASA Centennial Challenges. The header image is from the Space Robotics Challenge.
Wrote for Hackaday.com for a few years about C++ with a focus on Arduino and Pi.
I am an Amateur Radio Operator, or Ham, licensed as K5RUD by the US FCC. That means I can build a transmitter without the FCC checking my build. Nobody but hams can do this.
Father of 2, although I lost my son in 2014. Grandfather of 3 (2m, 1f) and g-grandfather of 1 male.
I follow C++, legal, political, SF authors, and general random discussions.
Joined Nov 2022
