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Don't forget to join this years Matrix fridge event at FOSDEM! matrix.org/blog/2024/11/matrix…
You can meet cool people like... well, I don't know who confirmed they will be there yet, but last year lots of developers and users where there and it was lots of fun and there was some free food, which is the most important part for a fridge!

(Also, if you joined last year, remember: this year it is in a different location with likely more heat and better toilets!)


Matrix in full force at FOSDEM

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications
Thib (matrix.org)

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still keep thinking back to that post I boosted on fingerprinting within text fields (seirdy.one/notes/2024/11/20/yo…) - and how at work, I always copy and paste from either blank Notepad or VS code scratchpad-type docs I temporarily keep. Even if that's a Slack response, I'll still paste in from notepad and then apply formatting to parts of the text to my desires (or write out the markdown and re-do it after pasting.)
Not sure why I've always done it this way, part of it I know is control over where and how formatting is applied. (Thinking about how Slack turns ``` code blocks into something that screen readers don't announce the formatting for, as an example.) The other part is typing indicators, perhaps - I get conscious if people see this typing indicator, even though I know most likely nobody cares, but if something takes me longer to write thoughts out on, I want zero judgment possibilities. In Google Docs, unless I'm making edits or proofreading, I'd rather paste in chunks of text at once because if I end up re-writing something to sound more accurate, I don't want the inaccurate version of it revisioned. And these are just my own personal reasons for always copy-pasting. I suppose if my workplace claimed I was doing all my work by AI writing, it's not like my workflow there had changed before and after its usage. With how much they promote internal AI tools though for increasing our productivity, don't see that happening.

Your keystroke biometrics are everywhere

Real time collaboration software and text boxes that rapidly save drafts to the cloud essentially log your fingerprintable typing behavior. The industry refers
Seirdy’s Home
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Working on an open source Matrix project, and you would like the world to know more about it? Our FOSDEM DevRoom's Call for Proposals is open until the end of November, don't be late!

Talks will be recorded, livestreamed, and re-uploaded to our channel!

matrix.org/blog/2024/11/fosdem…


Call for Participation to the FOSDEM 2025 Matrix Devroom

Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications
Thib (matrix.org)

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As of Chrome 131 you have more options to style `<details>` and `<summary>`.

You can now use the `display` property on these elements, and also use a `::details-content` pseudo-element to style the part that expands and collapses.

developer.chrome.com/blog/styl…

More options for styling  |  Chrome for Developers

You can now set the display type and also style the container for the part that expands and collapses using the new ::details-content pseudo-element.
Chrome for Developers
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Human-caused climate change is intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, with rising ocean temperatures adding an average of 30 km/h to wind speeds, according to a new study by Climate Central.
That's a lot.
wral.com/news/local/climate-ch…
#climate #ClimateChange #extremeweather #hurricanes

Climate change adds 18 mph to hurricane wind speeds, study shows

Human-caused climate change is intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, with rising ocean temperatures adding an average of 18 mph to wind speeds, according to a new study by Climate Central.
Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter (WRAL)
#climatechange #climate #extremeweather #hurricanes

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Already looking forward to the chaos the next time a major blindness convention is held at one of their hotels.

Be My Eyes, Hilton Executives Talk ‘World-First’ Partnership In New Interview forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/…


Be My Eyes, Hilton Executives Talk ‘World-First’ Partnership In New Interview

In mid-October, Be My Eyes announced what it called an “industry-first” venture with hospitality giant Hilton that makes travel accessible to Blind and low vision people.
Steven Aquino (Forbes)

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Que non se lle apague a luz que ten nin lle enferme a neurona,porque mimadriña que portavoz 🤦

lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/pont…


La portavoz de los propietarios de viviendas de uso turístico gallegas: «Quienes quieren prohibir el alquiler vacacional es por envidia y chismorreo»

La presidenta de Aviturga no entiende a las comunidades de vecinos que vetan los alquileres de corta estancia en sus edificios: «Están devaluando su propiedad»
María Hermida (La Voz de Galicia)

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This weekend I wrote a #maubot that converts Spotify links shared in #Matrix chat rooms automatically to your preferred streaming service using #idonthavespotify <github.com/sjdonado/idonthaves…> by @sjdonado@threads.net.
Screenshot of the bot in action. It replies to a message containing a spotify link with alternative links to YouTube, Apple Music, deezer, Soundcloud, and Tidal.

GitHub - sjdonado/idonthavespotify: Effortlessly convert Spotify links to your preferred streaming service

Effortlessly convert Spotify links to your preferred streaming service - sjdonado/idonthavespotify
GitHub
#matrix #maubot #idonthavespotify

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So if you use Matrix I just opened a small "Luddites Unite" Channel on my Matrix Server. Dunno what it will become yet but setting up a "Luddite Slack" felt like it was the dumbest thing on the planet.

matrix.to/#/!RjZTZaZdcUlIsCWJc…

(all runs on my dedicated server, no 3rd party cloud stuff)


Matrix - Decentralised and secure communication

You're invited to talk on Matrix. If you don't already have a client this link will help you pick one, and join the conversation. If you already have one, this link will help you join the conversation
matrix.to

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Tomorrow and saturday, we are doing a #surveillance #camera walk in #Ghent: see meetup.com/openstreetmap-belgi… and meetup.com/openstreetmap-belgi…

We will be adding them to #OpenStreetMap using @MapComplete


Bewakingscamera's op de kaart (wandeling)

Hoeveel bewakingscameras zijn er in Gent? Waar staan ze (niet)? Hoe kunnen we dit in kaart brengen? Is dit goed of slecht voor de maatschappij? In deze wo
Meetup
#camera #openstreetmap #surveillance #ghent @MapComplete
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Following up on the previous vote, the never ending flood of requests and careful considerations, the Bluesky bridge fed.brid.gy/ is no longer suspended from #tchncs :tchncs:.
The bridge depends on active consent from any linked account in order to work and will only bridge public toots: fed.brid.gy/docs#visibility

If valid concerns arise / things get out of hand unexpectedly, we might change this decision in the future.

Bridgy Fed

fed.brid.gy
#tchncs

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Just did the "Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey" by #WebAim. Looking forward to the results!

If you want to participate, go here:

webaim.org/projects/salary/sur…

The link on the website shown after submitting the survey is wrong, by the way...

#a11y #accessibility #disability #survey #salary

Thank you for completing the Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey provided by WebAIM and the GAAD Foundation. If you know others that might be willing to participate, please send them the survey URL.

WebAIM: Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey

webaim.org
#a11y #Accessibility #Disability #survey #webaim #salary

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Videos from the MiniDebConf Toulouse are now available! View any session via their title in the program here: toulouse2024.mini.debconf.org/… #debian #debconf #miniDebConfToulouse

Schedule - MiniDebConf Toulouse 2024

MiniDebConf Toulouse 2024 is a meeting of Debian users and contributors that takes place in Toulouse, France. November 16 and 17, 2024
MiniDebConf Toulouse 2024
#debian #debconf #minidebconftoulouse

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Merci 🇫🇷, obrigado 🇵🇹!

#EUSolidarity means standing together when it matters most.

After Spain activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism in response to devastating floods, Portugal and France swiftly stepped in to help.

🤝 Over 150 team members and 60 vehicles joined forces with Spanish authorities, working tirelessly to clear streets of debris, pump out water and mud, remove vehicles, and transport rubble.

When we work together, we are stronger.

A large assembly of rescue teams and emergency responders lined up for a group photo. The teams are wearing uniforms of various colors, representing different organizations and nations. Flags of Spain, Portugal, and the European Union are displayed prominently. Emergency vehicles, including trucks and ambulances, are parked in the background
A civil protection worker in a blue European Union Civil Protection shirt observes a construction vehicle clearing debris. A firefighter operates the muddy excavator, and another person in black attire stands next to the observer, all engaged in post-disaster recovery.
A group of rescuers and volunteers covered in mud during a recovery operation. One man is smiling, holding a shovel, while another has his hands raised in celebration. The uniforms indicate civil security personnel, with visible badges and reflective elements.
A group of rescue workers wearing helmets and reflective uniforms walking through muddy floodwaters. Some carry tools such as shovels, while others carry backpacks or rescue equipment. The water appears deep and turbulent, indicating recent flooding.
#EUsolidarity #eucivilprotection

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Una pregunta que se me ocurre para quien sepa de metodología de encuestas o demografía:

Teniendo en cuenta que sabemos que la opinión política, salvo en el caso de activistas, es mutable y débilmente sostenida (aunque sea extrema) ¿hasta que punto preguntar por un tema en una encuesta le va a dar una saliencia que cambie la posición del encuestado?

Ejemplo práctico: si preguntamos a una población objetivo por los problemas que más les preocupan, y metemos la inmigración en la lista, ¿estamos sólo midiendo, o también induciendo a esa preocupación?

Referencia sobre la mutabilidad de opiniones políticas, incluso extremas: psycnet.apa.org/buy/2018-42340…

APA PsycNet

psycnet.apa.org

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Be My Eyes, Hilton Executives Talk ‘World-First’ Partnership In New Interview forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/…

Be My Eyes, Hilton Executives Talk ‘World-First’ Partnership In New Interview

In mid-October, Be My Eyes announced what it called an “industry-first” venture with hospitality giant Hilton that makes travel accessible to Blind and low vision people.
Steven Aquino (Forbes)
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