molly0xfff

slightlyoff, 3 months ago to random

Look, you don't have to read @molly0xfff's defenestration of Chris Dixon, but honestly, life is short and nice things are few and far between; particularly in tech:

https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

gknauss, 3 months ago to random

Live your life in such a way that @molly0xfff doesn’t feel it necessary to review your book.

https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

molly0xfff, 3 months ago to web3

Review: In "Read Write Own", the Andreessen Horowitz general partner and web3 superfan Chris Dixon lays out an unconvincing argument that blockchains are what it will take to fix the web.

https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

#web3 #blockchain #cryptocurrency #crypto #AndreessenHorowitz #CitationNeeded

dangillmor, 3 months ago to random

The latest screed from the Andreessen Horowitz bros insists that the blockchain sector -- by amazing coincidence a major part of the firm's portfolio -- will save basically everything.

Please read what @molly0xfff has to say about this. As always, right on point, and a needed andidote to what the blockchain promoters are selling. https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

jimray, 3 months ago to random

The way @molly0xfff ethers Chris Dixon down to the subatomic level here is just so satisfying

https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

timbray, 3 months ago to random

Just lovely when @molly0xfff finds a soft target, in this case hapless a16z crypto-shill Chris Dixon: https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

KevinMarks, 3 months ago to random

In which our heroine, Molly White, @molly0xfff explains in excruciating detail how Chris Dixon has Read, Write, Pwned himself https://www.citationneeded.news/review-read-write-own-by-chris-dixon/

nazgul, 3 months ago to random

It’s going to be a very exciting decade for anyone interested in Greek history and mythology. This is amazing.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00346-8

swachter, 3 months ago to random

This toot is a friendly reminder that if and when you hit a paywall on the internet, check your local library to see if they have access to this resource. Your #library card entitles you to access to more than just books! (Am I subtooting the link below to the Boston Globe? Yes. Yes I am.)

Don’t have a library card? Get one! For most systems all you need is a piece of mail with your mailing address on it - even if it’s just a postcard from a friend. And it’s ✨ free! ✨

molly0xfff, 3 months ago to random

need to start keeping a list of all the times some big supposed display of bleeding edge technology turns out to just be A Guy

thomasfuchs, 3 months ago to random

Headline in 10 years from now:

“Of course AI didn’t achieve sentience, but at least we ruined the Internet trying!”

annaecook, 4 months ago to random

As I watch X openly support Nazis, Google search displaying explicitly incorrect information and misinformation, and the continued march towards a lack of foresight or accountability in tech I must reiterate that technology is and forever will be a political force.

SecurityByAndrew, 4 months ago to random

Just subscribed to the newsletter put out by @molly0xfff
Can't wait to read this one!

molly0xfff, 4 months ago to crypto

An online pastor was charged in CO for a $1.3 million #crypto scam. He's released a 9-minute-long video explaining that the Lord told him to sell a cryptocurrency with no clear exit", and spend some of the proceeds on "a home remodel the Lord told us to do".

Here's a supercut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYB23Q3gJgE
or
https://www.tiktok.com/@molly0xfff/video/7326364339546459422

hbons, 4 months ago to random

saying "I was wrong" in meetings: boring. puts the blame on you.

"I hallucinated": modern. shows you're using the latest tech. it's not your fault you're wrong.

mastodonmigration, 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago) to random

So, you have decided to leave Substack! Good for you! Now what?

Ghost is a popular alternative. @caseynewton's Platformer and now Molly White's @molly0xfff Citation Needed are choosing Ghost. Here is a guide written by Molly detailing how she migrated to Ghost >>> https://citationneeded.news/substack-to-self-hosted-ghost/

Another is WordPress Newsletter, which now federates with Mastodon! @hildabast has a great guide on how to move your newsletter to WordPress >>> https://absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2023/06/22/substack-versus-wordpress-newsletter-first-impressions-and-migration-tips/

Whatever you choose, congratulations!

shom, 4 months ago to random

@molly0xfff's post on migrating from Substack by self hosting is a master piece in clear communication. This is how you cover a complex issue without glossing over details due to hindsight while also not making the topic sound more daunting. A great example of building stairs and elevators after you've climbed instead of pulling the ladder. Highly recommend reading even if you're not in the newsletter sending game.

https://citationneeded.news/substack-to-self-hosted-ghost/

Drbruced, 4 months ago to random

More good analysis of the Substack situation from @mmasnick
As a fan of decentralised systems, I like this part:
"Running a private website is all about tradeoffs. You have to make lots of choices, and those choices are difficult and are guaranteed to piss off many, many people (no matter what you do). For what it’s worth, this is still why I think a protocol-based solution should beat a centralized solution every time, because with protocols you can setup a variety of approaches and let people figure out what works best, rather than relying on one centralized system."

Feeling good about moving my newsletter off Substack this week.

https://www.techdirt.com/2024/01/10/substack-realizes-maybe-it-doesnt-want-to-help-literal-nazis-make-money-after-all/

dirkhh, 4 months ago to random

I love @molly0xfff

If you aren't subscribed to https://citationneeded.news/ do yourself a favor and sign up. It's "you pick what you pay". And adding subscribers now that she left Nazistack behind behind her would be extra delicious, I think.

caseynewton, 4 months ago to random

Some news: Substack will remove some Nazi publications, it tells Platformer. It insisted this is not a reversal of its previous stance but a fresh interpretation of its existing guidelines https://www.platformer.news/p/substack-says-it-will-remove-nazi

jtlg, 4 months ago to random

As content moderation strategies go, “We didn’t realize until now that the Nazis on our platform were inciting violence” perhaps raises more questions than it answers.

thomasfuchs, 4 months ago to random

"It’s impossible to sell other people’s cars without stealing them, therefore we must be allowed the business model of stealing cars"

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/08/ai-tools-chatgpt-copyrighted-material-openai

ggus, 4 months ago to random

🟡 DDoSecrets is facing a crucial moment.

To sustain their daily operations, #DDoSecrets urgently require a boost in funding till the end of January.

Please donate! #KeepLeaksAlive
https://donorbox.org/ddosecrets-five-years-later

molly0xfff, 4 months ago to random

sorry to everyone who lost internet points on this

burtchen, 4 months ago to random

Oh neato, the new c’t @ct_Magazin has an interview with @molly0xfff!