damonoutlaw

@damonoutlaw@moth.social

Daddy. Blogger. Engineer. Tech enthusiast https://staging.bsky.app/profile/damon.bsky.social

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atomicpoet, to random

I’ve been in a good mood today.

Today is the first day in over a year that I haven’t used Mastodon.

No, I’m not saying that Mastodon is “bad” and made me miserable. In fact, Mastodon freed me from Big Social, and for that I’m thankful.

But it’s also true that Mastodon is kind of limiting. And well, I kind of want to spread my wings and fly.

Actually, it’s a compliment to Mastodon that I can still talk to Mastodon while using another service that gives me more joy.

If Mastodon was a walled garden service, I wouldn’t be able to do this.

damonoutlaw,

@atomicpoet I’m actually looking at Calckey this very moment

damonoutlaw, to random

https://hu.ma.ne/media/humane-previews-first-product-in-ted-talk

damonoutlaw, to random

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/9/23716746/ai-startup-anthropic-constitutional-ai-safety

damonoutlaw, to random

When you’re so comfy you don’t want to move

caseynewton, to random
@caseynewton@mastodon.social avatar

What does “good” coverage of AI mean to you? I wrote about how the disparate views that very smart people have about existential risk are making it hard to calibrate how to cover advancements in artificial intelligence.

https://www.platformer.news/p/why-im-having-trouble-covering-ai

damonoutlaw,

@caseynewton I would like coverage that stops using the blanket term of “AI” I would like people to understand the depths and just how long AI has been a part of our lives

c_9, to random
@c_9@mstdn.ca avatar

Working on improving my Mastodon feed. Who are the essential voices you follow?

I know early experiences for some users have led to a reputation that Mastodon isn’t a welcoming space for Black users and that needs to change.

damonoutlaw,

@c_9 @Are0h

TaylorLineman, to random

The next version of @mannyapp will include comment trees as well as some really nice themes for them!!!

damonoutlaw,

@easrng @TaylorLineman is your client available for public use?

damonoutlaw, to random

Antiviral social media is the way to go

fsinn, to random
@fsinn@mas.to avatar

“Proposed Texas Law Wants to Make School Children 'Battlefield' Ready

In response to school shootings, a new bill in Texas would require public schools to install "bleeding stations" and train kids as young as third grade in trauma care.”

This is grotesque.

The United States of America is a war zone.

The children are hostages.

The terrorists are hiding behind the hostages.

The terrorists are the Republicans.

The NRA funds terrorism.

Only you can end this.

https://www.parents.com/training-school-children-in-trauma-wound-care-7495063?utm_campaign=parents_parentsmagazine&utm_content=manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=645931dd454148000194b467

damonoutlaw,

@fsinn só children are to young to know about gender but they’re not too young to try to save their classmates from dying? 😐

damonoutlaw, to random

I can’t wait for you guys to see what we’ve been working on

damonoutlaw, to fediverse

I do believe more users should use there’s a lot that the team and users in general can learn from those in the and clear up misconceptions

damonoutlaw,

@revjorobertson @mekkaokereke @supernovae @atomicpoet that is sad considering humans are who will be using the product. That’s a for sure way to limit reach is by operating with the user secondary in mind.

damonoutlaw,

@supernovae @revjorobertson @mekkaokereke @atomicpoet what do you believe is a reasonable approach?

damonoutlaw,

@UncivilServant thank you for your apology. Text does make it difficult to effectively communicate at times. Apologies for my tone. I’m glad we can have understanding

damonoutlaw,

@peterbutler I did not. I had a dev provide me with an invite

damonoutlaw,

@mekkaokereke @davidslifka @atomicpoet @supernovae I’m really excited about this

damonoutlaw,

@ainmosni for starters he’s not the ceo and is 1/3 board members. He cares more about Nostr. That same platform is empowering BIPOC that many had a terrible experience when attempting to migrate here.

damonoutlaw,

@ainmosni it’s not about not fighting against a culture. It was the team actively went out of of their way to support & empower those women. Thus resulting in those women’s contributing to the insane growth & quality of users. The others are not tech bros. I encourage you to look into it. She doesn’t get it all right but Jay is thus far doing a good job as CEO.

damonoutlaw,

@ainmosni I respect your opinion but that is a culture problem which is harder to fix than a technical problem. While you get to enjoy your experience & call out when you see something others weren’t able to simply allow to. Fixing a culture of 11m+ is difficult & why no one would dare say they’re trying to fix cultural problems on big social. With bsky being on the ground level & actively looking to empower people particularly minority women + LGBTQ+ it’s shaping their culture

damonoutlaw,

@ainmosni Maybe I didn’t communicate that properly. I was stating that the problem is not technical. The probalem is cultural which is much harder to change.
I don’t disagree with your latter point, I’m of a similar mind. But, the average user doesn’t care about decentralisation. Also, the gatekeeping is impacting ppl negatively like big social. Instead of big companies/CEO’s to blame it falls in the hands of the people who claim to be for the people but clearly aren’t. The damage is the same

damonoutlaw,

@ainmosni honestly bro damage by the people maybe worse. As with big social we know their motives. But in these spaces the motives are supposed to be more”pure” so when one encounters those issues it’s actually more damaging

damonoutlaw,

@wigbert sure I have offered two other people here but I’ll be sure to get you one as well.

damonoutlaw, to fediverse

This person is not a bad person but an uneducated one. Stating how has failed and calling the other instances irrelevant maybe you guys can provide some helpful responses that I can pass along. I’m too blinded by frustration

damonoutlaw,

@nesmb Thanks for the advice. I just wanted to provide accurate info about this place that I could’ve taken back to educate them. I believe in attempting to discuss & trying to educate. But ultimately you’re right

sickmatter, to random

It’s probably been like this for a long time, but reddit is nearly as racist as 4chan. Filthy fucking children being edgy combined with adult nazis. Lovely

damonoutlaw,

@sickmatter Reddit was way worse early on. Cleaned up the act for money

mark, to random
@mark@tapbots.social avatar
damonoutlaw,

@rodrigoescobar @mark I mean that’s only Hindsight they had a very long run on the bird site, obviously wished it could’ve continued

damonoutlaw,

@mark I know it’s annoying but I think it should be a sign of admiration and respect. So many of us are big fans of your work which is why immediately many of us thought of how great it would be for you guys to make a client app for bsky

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