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A reminder if you find your level of engagement here on Mastodon to be waning - you need to toot, #hastag, boost, comment, and other types of things to get folks to notice you. There's no real #algorithm to drive folks to you. You must speak up, be kind, share, and basically participate. Otherwise your view of Mastodon will be small, narrow and idle.


I woke up this morning with an idea for a narrative game.

The idea is you start with a plain text story. It's a fantasy story with a tragic ending where the evil overlord defeats the heroes and everyone dies. But you soon discover you can access parts of the storyline or influence characters. And when you do, you see the story morph and change. The goal of the game is to alter the story enough so that the heroes win and the overlord is defeated. Or is it...



ya know, I never know what to say to someone when their grieving. Nothing I say will make the pain go away, and I hate sounding generic, sorry for your loss, sorry you're having this experience, I hate it because it makes me feel like I don't care, I know I do and they might too but in the end, it's still painful, and I just want to say something meaningful.
in reply to Silly Millie

This is one of the reasons I hate talking about loss — it seems so insensitive to repeat something they have heard a hundred times — however somehow worse to try and say more. This is multiplied ten-fold when you do not know the person that is being grieved


Apple’s extended holiday return period officially kicks in 9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/apples-…


Wow, a website that's actually on Mastodon, not just Twitter and Instagram! I was looking for a resource for basic tunes to start learning on tin whistle, and was directed to thesession.org... And they're on here! Hello, @thesession!


Apple’s gaming success might look entirely different than you expect 9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/apple-n…

in reply to Marie Bayar

I learned that hating people isn't the solution. By hating them, you give them attention. Be indifferent instead. But also, if they are bad people, feel some pity for them. Maybe one day they'll change. and if they don't want to, that's their loss. It is not your problem. You are you. But I hope you will also take time for yourself and I hope it'll help. Have a virtual hug.


Deals: M4 Mac mini all-time low, M4 iMac up to $120 off, AirPods Pro 2 $170 via Amazon, Watch bands, more 9to5mac.com/2024/11/08/deals-m…


Loopback 2.4.4 is now out with a whole heap of improvements to make audio routing on your Mac better than ever. Get the latest version for MacOS 14.5+: rogueamoeba.com/loopback

This also happens to be Rogue Amoeba’s 1000th release - dynamite! 🧨 It’s fun to celebrate big, round numbers. 🥳



Drinking a Starbucks and sitting outside. Hope everybody is having a wonderful day today. Weather is quite nice out today at least. Very beautiful for this time of year here, especially in Winnipeg lol. Where it sometimes well most of the time in the winter gets very, very cold.


'Hawking radiation' may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics. | Live Science
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Lot of new people over past couple of days asking for help! Welcome 👋

I am an unofficial tech support account helping people use Mastodon and the Fediverse. If you want to ask anything at all about this place, feel free to mention or message me:

➡️ @FediTips

My website is full of beginner's guides:

➡️ fedi.tips

I also run a site and account to help people discover who to follow:

➡️ fedi.directory

➡️ @FediFollows

If you have any questions, please ask!

#FediTips



Apple Music scripts have been updated.
New in build 2.

Using the Left and Right Arrow keys, together with Home and End in lists and grids, JAWS now speaks the focused item.

JAWS now reads some static text areas when pressing Tab to move through screens.
hartgen.org/AppleMusicScripts




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in reply to Jan

ja vás mám tak rád aj s tou vašou češtinou :blobcathearthug:

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in reply to SuspiciousDuck

A já vás s tou vaší slovenčinou.

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With the release of Parcelo 0.11.0, we've made some significant changes to our server infrastructure. App developers can now find the developer console at console.accrescent.app.

If you encounter any issues, please let us know ASAP through our socials or contacts on our site.

#security #privacy #android #appstore #accrescent



It's always a pleasure to share a call with @AiraVI agent #Jeff. He is one of the best and a definite asset to their team and I want the world to know it. He is one of my favorites. 👏👍 I always give positive feedback but I wish we could somehow reward agents that go above and beyond and make calls a pleasure through their great attitudes and willingness to help with a smile on their face that can be heard.
in reply to Chris Cooke

@CreativeChris @DavidGoldfield Aww that’s a lovely story and yes, I cannot imagine life without it either. That is why I am very happy to pay for it monthly.
in reply to Robin Frost

@CreativeChris Jeff and Sid are definitely top-notch agents, and I also put Peter on that list.


morning everyone! so it is cold. i have been freezing all morning but it started well so i am thankful for that. i watched a couple of my favorite shows this morning, and now i shall see what kind of craziness i get into. maybe music or something that doesnt require being cold. lol. have a lovely and awesome day! :)
in reply to juana🌹🐾💖

Aww, have a hug from me. It's virtual, but I hope it gives you the warm energy you need. :)


There is a small number of things in life that you can control. There is a much larger set of things that you can't. It takes a lifetime to learn how to let those go. I'm still learning.
in reply to blindnerd

Learning how to let go is one of the steps, but the first one is to realise you need to let go of some things. It's hard for everyone, and true for everyone.


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in reply to SuspiciousDuck

sa neopúšťam

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in reply to SuspiciousDuck

...

youtu.be/-OUh4Yoqfiw




Ich hab mir gerade meinen ersten "Plötzlich Long Covid" Text durchgelesen, den ich vor 10 Monaten geschrieben habe und ich komm mir jetzt rückblickend so naiv vor! Damals war ich überzeugt davon, dass ich die Erkrankung in 3 Monaten bewältigt haben werde und sah es als kurzweilige Episode, die wieder vorübergeht. In der Zwischenzeit war ich an ganz persönlichen Tiefpunkten - nach der Reha und nach dem Krankenhaus - die für mich zuvor nicht einmal vorstellbar waren.

#LongCovid #MECFS

in reply to Barbara Wimmer - shroombab

Ich lebe schon einige Jahre damit und frage mich immer wieder, wie soll man Menschen begegnen, die noch voller Hoffnung sind, dass das wieder weggeht?

Ja es wird bei einigen wieder besser oder ganz verschwinden, aber die eigene Erfahrung ist halt eine ganz andere und man möchte auch niemandem die Hoffnung nehmen...



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Most of Team Thunderbird is heading into a long weekend, but not before we share our latest Community Office Hours video! We sat down for a chat with Mark Surman, president of the @mozilla Foundation, to talk about Thunderbird's history and hopefully long future!

#Thunderbird #Mozilla #OpenSource

blog.thunderbird.net/2024/11/v…




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in reply to SuspiciousDuck

nemusíte nič viac iba si to pustiť, v mene Slovenskej kultúry, prosím



I’ve been on Fedi for a year now and have fallen in love with the platform, so here’s my introduction! I studied computer science with a focus on RTOS and FP/PL, but I’m about to start my final semester of law school. I’ll be practicing at a boutique firm that primarily handles IP cases once I’m barred. I foilboard and I play way too many rhythm games in and out of the arcade.

I contribute to open source projects where I can, and I write up my experience in my digital garden which I’ve been maintaining for over a year now. It’s also a good place to find usage tips for projects/tools that you might want to use.

My passion for tech also includes privacy, and I’m an advocate for minimizing your digital footprint. GenAI is a scam and its purveyors are causing real harm while they sell it as hard as they can.

Follow me for: #selfhosting #digitalgardening #privacy #lawfedi #section230 #copyright #patents #rustlang #gleam #haskell #RSS #neovim #NixOS #zotero #tmux #alacritty #linux #egpu #qemu #arch #archlinux #GNOME #watches #watchmaking #obsidian #obsidianmd #thunderbird #fpv #mechkeys #mechkeeb #mechanicalkeyboard #matrix #signal #fido2 #passkeys #dancerushstardom



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Curious how other screen reader users are using Bluesky, if at all? The webapp and the iOS app both leave a lot of #accessibility to be desired it seems.



Exploring the Benefits of Pocket Option for International Traders


Pocket Option understands the importance of language accessibility, offering support in multiple languages to accommodate a diverse user base.

Pocket Option is a popular trading platform known for its user-friendly interface, robust tools, and accessibility for traders worldwide. For international traders, the platform offers several unique advantages, making it a favored choice in the global trading landscape.
Live trading on pocket option

Pocket Option for International Traders
1. Multilingual Support
Pocket Option understands the importance of language accessibility, offering support in multiple languages to accommodate a diverse user base. This multilingual approach ensures that traders from various regions can access information, navigate the platform, and communicate with customer support in their native language, enhancing the overall user experience.

  1. Global Payment Options
    One of the biggest challenges for international traders is finding a platform that supports a variety of payment methods. Pocket Option addresses this by offering a wide range of deposit and withdrawal options, including local bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets, and even cryptocurrencies. This flexibility allows traders from different countries to manage their funds easily and securely.
  2. Regulation and Security
    Pocket Option prioritizes security, adhering to international regulatory standards to provide a safe environment for its users. The platform employs advanced encryption technology and is regularly audited to ensure compliance with financial regulations, giving international traders peace of mind about the safety of their data and funds.
  3. Competitive Fees and Transparent Transactions
    For traders worldwide, fees can significantly impact profitability. Pocket Option offers competitive rates, with transparent fee structures that allow traders to understand costs upfront. Additionally, there are no hidden charges, ensuring that international traders can manage their budgets and profits effectively.
  4. Availability of Multiple Trading Assets
    International traders often seek platforms with a wide variety of assets to diversify their portfolios. Pocket Option offers access to a diverse range of assets, including stocks, currencies, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and indices. This variety enables traders to explore different markets, adjust their strategies, and manage risks more effectively.
  5. Educational Resources and Support
    To support traders from all experience levels, Pocket Option provides an array of educational materials. From webinars and tutorials to articles and guides, the platform’s resources help international traders enhance their knowledge and improve their trading strategies. Additionally, 24/7 customer support is available to address any questions, ensuring traders feel supported at every stage.
  6. Access to Social Trading and Demo Accounts
    Pocket Option offers features like social trading, where users can follow and replicate trades of successful traders. This tool is particularly beneficial for international users who are new to trading, as they can learn from seasoned traders and understand global market trends. The demo account feature also allows users to practice trading without risking real funds, making it an ideal tool for those looking to gain experience.
  7. User-Friendly Mobile App
    International traders benefit greatly from Pocket Option’s mobile app, which allows them to trade on the go. The app offers the same features as the desktop version, with a seamless and responsive interface that makes it easy to execute trades, monitor markets, and manage accounts from anywhere in the world.
  8. Special Promotions and Bonuses
    Pocket Option frequently offers promotions and bonuses to its international user base, helping traders boost their initial investments. These bonuses can serve as valuable tools for increasing trading capital and maximizing potential returns, especially for new traders entering the market.
  9. Community and Networking Opportunities
    The platform fosters a community where traders can connect, exchange ideas, and share insights. For international users, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about market trends and strategies from traders in other countries, adding a valuable networking dimension to the trading experience on Pocket Option.


The point of modern propaganda isn’t only to misinform or push an agenda; it’s to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.
Gary Kasparov


I WONDER IF THIS IS A SIGN THAT X MIGHT BE USED FOR FOREIGN INTERFERENCE??

independent.co.uk/news/world/a…



Just think. This time next year we'll all be sitting here in Canada and our Prime Minister will be a foreign-owned subsidiary of the same billionaires, oligarchs and dictators the US is.

They own all the media, public broadcasting is now unrecognizable where it still exists at all and everything is being privatized.

Women's rights are in danger and for-profit incarceration centres are popping up to centralize their slave labor, though of course it's not called that.

Health is for winners.



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Samidoun es una red internacional de solidaridad con las presas y presos políticos palestinos.

Defendemos a todos los presos, los que no han hecho nada, y los que sí han hecho algo, porque defendemos el derecho a Palestina a resistir el colonialismo israelí.

Esto nos ha causado censura, persecución e ilegalizaciones en varios países. Y nos han cerrado nuestras cuentas de RRSS en muchos países, también en España.

Podéis bichearnos en samidoun.net

#presentacion

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Another #thunderbird #live #coding session is happening today at 11am Pacific.

We're gonna continue our implementation of a global customizable shortcut container.

youtube.com/live/5ufqcDZruWw?f…