Hahah I never thought I would put lang="lb" in an article, but here we are. Also, yup, language code for Luxembourgish is lb, apparently lu belongs to Luba-Katanga, you are welcome for random knowledge.
Also maybe this is a good time to remind people that there is project for two screen reader voices in Luxembourgish: https://accessibilite.public.lu/en/news/2026-03-30-screenreaderLB.html
My teenage son is doing a course on animal care. As part of it, he's been asked to investigate animal-related jobs. If you work with animals, would you mind answering a few questions about your job, please? Thank you!
1. What is your job?
2. How did you get into it?
3. How long did it take you to get into your job?
4. Why do you like your job?
5. Are there any disadvantages?
6. Are there any skills you specifically need for your job?
Please boost 😁
I wonder how much #energy could be saved if there were no #TargetedAds and #SocialMedia #algorithms using #electricity to run.
I have no idea, but it seems like it would be a lot.
Today, an unknown bot swarm started using my name, boosting my posts, and inserting itself into communities I helped create. I treated it like any other potential attack and started defending myself and our communities as best I could. This has taken up more of my day than most malicious bot attacks, because it had the air of legitimacy—despite taking the actions of a threat.
When the owner, @evan ¹, came in with the same justifications as the porn-scrapers and LLM-owners I regularly fight against—repeatedly doubling-down in the face of backlash²—I felt more and more sure of my response.
I now feel justified in calling for a #FediBlock of tags.pub (and probably his other projects), at least until a better opt-in consent model is built into the project.
¹ I'm including his name as he's a public figure associated with Activity Pub, and our whole conversation today is already a public record, but please don't dogpile; just defed or block as you see fit and call it a night (or day—I'm not your mom).
² Receipts: https://lgbtqia.space/@alice/116824281370893420
Hey, fellow #Bisexuals! #Poll time!
Have you experienced any of the following (to the point that it troubled you)?
Just because I'm curious. How many languages do you speak? (well enough to have a simple conversation, at least)
Do boost.
Be aware that a malicious website is using guttenberg.org (two “T” not one) to distribute malware. We haven’t been able to neutralize them yet, still working on it.
Anybody need a good technical writer? I got laid off this morning
Looking for remote (in Canada) preferably, but can also do hybrid or in person in Fredericton. I'd rather not relocate but would certainly consider it for the right role.
Why do some people try to force their way of life on others?! I can't get away from bloody Pride flags lately.
It's on the news every day. It's on every website I visit. Every shop I go in is drowning in bunting. It's filling the "suggestions" in every social media space. There's even displays in libraries and themed kids events - it's not suitable for kids!
It's everywhere I turn and I can't damn well escape it.
If they want to be into that kind of thing, fine, but do it behind closed doors. I don't need to see it. I don't want it shoved down my throat all the time!
Sorry, did I say Pride? I meant World Cup.
DO NOT TAKE COOKING ADVICE FROM #AI!
There's an ad on TV at the moment for Gemini. It shows someone getting a timed plan for cooking a large amount of meat on a barbecue. He follows it minute by minute, then serves.
THAT IS NOT HOW COOKING WORKS.
Heat a bit too low, breeze a bit too high, chicken a bit too chunky... And you've just given your friends food poisoning.
CHECK YOUR CHICKEN.
Use a temperature probe, cut it open, or stick it with a skewer and watch for clear juices. A computer, however advanced, CANNOT check it for you.
How do you keep yourself alive and safe during the heat while bedbound or bedbound adjacent, or while out in the world with chronic illness?
Emphasis on affordability for low incomes and things that can be done with very little energy please.
#MEcfs #POTS #Dysautonomia #LongCOVID #ChronicIllness #Menopause #HeatWave
Wow! This #NoAI list of things that don't use it at all has grown massively! https://noai.starlightnet.work/list.html #Programming #Software #WebDev
#Knitting club was not quite what I expected this morning. It was much, much better.
The first thing anyone said to me was to ask about my #etrike, because she'd seen me on it on Saturday. In the park. At #Pride.
It turns out this granny was very proud of her lesbian granddaughter and had had a lovely day surrounded by such a variety of people. And none of the other grey-haired ladies had anything negative to say about that. There was chat about how warm the vibe was at Pride. There was support expressed for a rainbow ambulance. Phrases like "people are people" and "let people be" and "no malice" were common for the rest of the conversation. I dropped the word "trans" in and the positive tone continued.
It's nice to have a reminder that actually most people are absolutely fine with us queer folk.
UK people: there is a petition to disapprove the draft Equality Act guidance. I've signed it, and I suggest you do so too.
Friends, asking for accounts on Mastodon or organizations that are about low vision resources. I am losing my sight (not from macular degeneration) and want to connect with others like me. It's pretty devastating for someone who's been an artist and photographer all my life, but accessibillity options are greatly improving. Currently using Zoom, Magnify and VoiceOver on the iphone. Looking for connection and inspiration and your well wishes too! #lowvision #accessibility
We have reached that stage of #parenting when sometimes we can leave our kids home alone for a while. Obviously, this has to be done in a safe way. To support this, we've developed a set of ever-evolving rules. I'm sharing them in case they are helpful for any other parents whose children are just approaching this stage.
1. Don't burn the house down. You can use things like the microwave that switches off automatically, but not the hob that might be left on.
2. No Playstation. You'll get drawn in so deeply you'll forget to eat, drink, walk the dog, etc, and those things are important.
3. Don't join a cult. Or start one.
4. If there's a problem or a question, get in touch. Call if it's urgent, message if it isn't.
5. Do not summon Cthulhu (I want to join in).
6. You can watch any film you've seen before or has a rating younger than you.
7. Do not give away the homeworld.
I've heard of this many times but recently I've been more consistent with it:
If you have the habit of apologising for taking up space (I do), reframe it as saying thanks.
Don't say "sorry I'm a bother". Say "thank you for your help".
Don't say "sorry about last night". Say "thank you for your patience".
Don't say "sorry if I'm difficult". Say "thank you for your friendship".
Don't make yourself smaller. Make the other person bigger.
You send the same sentiment that you're thankful and feel someone's presence in your life.
But you don't continue to reinforce your bad shit, and saying thanks makes the other person feel better. Saying sorry doesn't. It's a win-win if you frame your feelings as gratitude. And I know you're grateful when you apologise. You're just not used to the feeling.
You're not bad, the other person is good. Emphasize that. Don't hand the microphone to your damage. It's ok to speak of your trauma, but not necessarily healthy when done like this.
Basically, if you're drowning, don't pull the other person deeper, let them pull you up.
EDIT: muting the conversation for the time being, so if you wanna comment on this, I might not see it until I unmute it later! If you want me to respond to you, best just DM me or tag me outside of this thread.
Art lovers of Leeds (and beyond!):
Kirkstall Art Trail, which I’m part of this year (and have just started volunteering with!) need help raising funds to make their programme even better, reach a wider audience and support local artists.
I know you Mastodon lot are incredibly lovely and will want to help grassroots organisations and local events thrive and survive. Even if you can’t donate, sharing with your own networks could make a huge difference!
Count Binface performs a vital service to democracy by making a complete fool of this miserable Sky News reporter at the Makerfield election count. It’s excruciating. I mean, even his colleague thought he lost in that exchange.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=MCCVt8IhJkA&is=kkWGLsful2CrrrHj
I'm really getting tired of the repeat prescription dance.
Send it too late, and I won't get the new pack in time. Send it too early, and it gets ignored until admin deem it due (which can be the day I need to start the next pack). Send it via the NHS app, and there's no way to add a note like, "I'm away next week, can I have it a few days early, please?" and the NHS app is flakey and doesn't always work. Send it via the surgery's online form and I have to do it during office hours (yes, really - the online form is unavailable outside working hours), plus there is then no visibility or tracking for me to check it's being dealt with.
I'm on 7 meds, which all run out on different days. I can't even get them to align because some I get a month's supply, some 6 weeks', and some 2 months'. Oh, and one is not possible to request via the NHS app.
There are currently two I need to request. I can't. Neither GP form nor NHS app is working right now. I hope I remember tomorrow.