Hugh @hugh@ausglam.space
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Admin for ausglam.space . Fan of controlled vocabularies, sortition, seizing the means of production, and modern plumbing.
Joined May 2018
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Get a load of this conference paper from 30 years ago, it is so ZING! on academic journals: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxlbeayLWxeRLTB2cmVmaVpscUU/view
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If you were thinking of auto-deleting your old toots I have good news - I made a thing for you (me): https://github.com/hughrun/ephemetoot
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Tired: tramway
Wired: ute
Inspired, former Soviet Union: tram ute https://www.instagram.com/p/B83E-mvJ7UG/?igshid=uamht0n74ete
Utopian thinking in the ether: an interview with Boris Frankel
https://overland.org.au/2019/12/utopian-thinking-in-the-ether-an-interview-with-boris-frankel/
Next #cardiParty in Melbourne is going to fucking rule, just FYI.
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I want to organize a NUMTOT Cannonball Run, where you have to get from one city's downtown to another using any transportation method except car
I might have to log in to 
to do this
These additions in ECMAScript 2020 look awesome:
https://diary.braniecki.net/2020/02/14/js-intl-in-2020/
My only concern is that Intl.ListFormat OBVIOUSLY should use an Oxford Comma, what even are these geeks thinking‽
"Page last updated by Unknown LDAP User"
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auspol, death
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@Kels_316 I had forgotten one of the most important controls for hazards: clear, concise signage
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How Our Library Attracted More Mothers With Mdma
auspol
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Oh great, now a bunch of people have barged into my mentions, wondering "why would I post public toots if I refuse conversations?"
Well my dudes, UNSOLLICITED ADVICE IS NOT A CONVERSATION. It is someone who read my criticism about a service's communication as a call for alternative services.
If you can't read or can't comply with the basics of human interaction, I can't do anything for you, duddo.
ACAB, family violence
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The Power of Passive:
Why low tech solutions are perfect for solarpunk.
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If people want an open network, stop shit-talking open things
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Are you interested in a federated alternative to Goodreads that doesn't use Amazon?
because I'm making a federated alternative to Goodreads that doesn't use Amazon
FYI @Edwardshaddow @saera @alissa I think you may all enjoy this newsletter.
"Jason Griffey highlighted that there are already three web apps that use AI-based text generators to create essays for students from their thesis statements, and other AI-based services that suggest relevant articles for references and footnotes. As several people simultaneously chimed in, throw in an AI-based grading tool and we can remove students and teachers completely from the educational system."
https://buttondown.email/dancohen/archive/humane-ingenuity-12-automation-and-agency/
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Admin for ausglam.space . Fan of controlled vocabularies, sortition, seizing the means of production, and modern plumbing.
Joined May 2018
