Sly Gryphon @sgryphon@qoto.org

@UnderEu @nygren it is not necessarily hard coded literals, but more likely coding assumptions that there is only IPv4, e.g. C++ insufficient memory allocation, etc.

Especially seems to fail with DNS64, where they may have made a seemingly reasonable assumption that they only publish IPv4 address, so a DNS resolve will get that address.

Bad assumption: for the usual NAT44 that address is fine, but for NAT64 it will resolve to an IPv6 address, which is probably where the code fails.

Same underlying issue, i.e. assuming IPv4 when it is not, so 464XLAT can fix it... but it means setting up an IPv4 island in the middle of your network, which is not ideal.

@mark22k IPv6 is a software/network stack issue, nothing to do with hardware; i.e. works with standard shields, see: https://github.com/njh/EtherSia

@konahart generally playbooks for FitD are not meant to be classes, so you can generally mix and match powers as needed (maybe talk to the GM).

Also, have you read the Stormlight Archives? One of the main character matches your trope (but they do use mystical powers).

#DnD #Cosplay mantle for #RavenQueen follower, based on 4E drawing; planning to wear for D&D in a Castle.

@tchambers you all realise that on the fediverse, blocking the account is the only option you are guaranteed, right?

X gives you additional options, like complain.

But where you are right now, block is the way

@georgetakei Post appears to be a walled garden, not open like the Fediverse, or even the plain Web. Maybe try something like WordPress, that does support ActivityPub, and can be any length you want.

Spent the day in a #reenactment camp at #AbbeyMedievalFestival today. Lots of crowds, although I think they capped the numbers at 10,000 (& sold out). #medieval

At encampment, at Abbey Mediaeval Festival (Brisbane, Australia)

@HowardTayler why would you do that?

The whole point of federation (once they activate it) is that you can chat/follow without having to create a new account on each service.

Like, if you already have a personal email, do you also sign up for Outlook, Gmail, etc?

Signing up a new account at Threads is pointless. You should use your current Fediverse account and interact via federation. (When they add it, of course)

@freemo signing up just to compare is okay, but I'm not signing up to #threads
because the entire point of federation is so that you don't need a separate account everywhere. (Once they actually enable federation)

As for the commotion it seems weird and a lack of understanding what federation means.

Like what does it matter if you are using a small/your own email server if Gmail joins the email system.

They aren't going to start sending you spam (that would get them blocked).

But it does mean you can now send messages to and from people you know on that system, with no down sides.

Having the #Freedom for each person to choose if they want an ad free small server, or a big player that might have a slicker interface/search (but has adverts), while still being able to communicate with each other is a good thing.

So, #Threads launched: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/07/introducing-threads-new-app-text-sharing/

I don't need an account, just like I don't need a Gmail account, because (once they federate), my existing Fediverse account will work fine to interact with them.

I see a whole lot of weird assumptions/accusations/misunderstanding about Threads and similar. That's not how federation works; and we have some good exising comparison/evidence from things like Gmail vs small email players.

Having Facebook/Instagram/Threads federated just means I can follow people that use those services and see their messages and interactions. It does not mean that Meta will send me adverts, algorithm-feeds, or anything like that; I just see the friend I followed (same as any other Fediverse account).

Well, I mean they *could* technically start spamming me with fake messages from my friend that contains adverts (just like Gmail could start sending out spam to email accounts around the world). But why would they? That would get them blacklisted.

That's not how they make money. Meta (like Gmail) doesn't make money by sending spam; they make money from showing adverts, feeds, etc to *their* users. So, my friend (on Threads) will be the one seeing all the adverts, algorithm feeds, etc. Adding federation might make them more likely to stay (because they can now also see my), but won't affect my feed.

Threads will compete with other fediverse sites by offering a better client, better search, wider apps, and additional features (because of a larger dev team), just like Gmail does for email -- but at a price of showing *their* users adverts, etc (or charging).

So each user has a choice: use Gmail/Threads with features but at the cost of adverts, or you a small/your own fediverse/email server.

The benefit of federation is that each user has the #freedom to make that choice, yet they can still communicate with each other.

Interesting race/driving test between three #selfdriving cars; all three did great, although the #tesla used the freeway. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xUmZXoqaDQ