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Over the next $unspecified_time I will be migrating to my own fedi instance over at @joepie91@slightly.tech - eventually this account will redirect and you should be following it automatically, but if you want to be sure that you don't miss anything, you should give it a manual follow now!

Can't really test out my new instance without actually posting there, so I'll be splitting my activity across accounts to see how well it goes. Once I'm happy, the automatic redirect will happen.

I just hate how believable my dreams are. I have already talked about the grocery fakeout dreams where I dream I do groceries and buy stuff I'm missing, and then start cooking assuming I have the ingredients, then open my fridge/pantry and realize it was a dream.

Another one that idk if it was a dream or real: someone told me wood is cheaper to buy in the UK and idk if it was part of the real convo I had with this person or a remix. Ugh why cant i dream I'm batman or something

I'm gonna be spending the next two weeks sorting through all the new thoughts and questions about identity that I acquired at #WHY2025, aren't I?

This feels like MCH2022 all over again (it isn't a bad thing, probably)

Unit Δ-44203 is pleased to announce that its talk, 'Building a Robot Visor: How and Why' has been accepted for WHY 2025! It is looking forward to seeing those ones there. #why2025

key facts:

oh no, I lost a plastic clip for my 3D printer

if only I had some way to recreate it in two minutes

yeah this is honestly a pretty accurate depiction of autistic burnout

@littledetritus @th Bans are always applied in context in any environment, so I don't see why this would be a problem.

Some #WHY2025 presenters used AI generated images on their slides, which disrespects the audience, devalues the rest of the talk, and might not be compatible with the CC-BY licensing of the video recording. When are hacker camps and congresses going to have an explicit ban on slop?

@pinkflameinthepan If in doubt, it's probably best to call your GP? They should be able to tell

If you are wondering whether to send someone a note about how you have used or built on their work -- stop wondering! Do it now! They will be so thrilled to hear that their work has helped you!!!

A musician with a hypnotic instrument that sings a song that etches itself into the minds of listeners.

@quixoticgeek I feel like this could be turned into a scavenger hunt using an OSM setup, who can map the most pride flags?

@elilla 😂

@elilla My experience is with workshop tools rather than scissors, but that doesn't look like particularly much rust; I expect that they'll be recoverable with something that removes rust. Vinegar should help somewhat, though I usually use WD40 (or the generic equivalent), it seems to work a little better. Not sure how to 'properly' sharpen scissors though.

#WHY2025 village infrastructure: ✅ acquired

@ben I mean, with those kind of takes, probably?

I've created an account for Promistreams, the interoperable streams spec and library I've been working on for JS, where I'll be posting regular-ish updates and information about it: @promistreams

There's not much on there, it doesn't even have a logo yet, but stuff will start appearing there eventually! If better streams in #Javascript interest you at all, I'd recommend giving it a follow 🙂

@Vampire Yep; (most) DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs have an organic dye layer that's used to store the data; the laser in the burner activates this dye layer and permanently discolors it. DVD-RWs are similar, but use a reversible dye layer. The dye layer is what rots easily, due to its organic nature.

Whereas 'pressed' DVDs (the ones you typically buy in a store) are literally stamped; they are physically deformed during manufacturing using a stamp (that's specific to the production run, but reused across many discs). That's also how they can be produced so quickly, despite burning at home taking forever in comparison. There's no organic material involved so the disc doesn't 'rot' as easily, although it can still be damaged by eg. UV light.

All Blu-rays use a non-organic dye layer, and so do M-DISC CDs/DVDs, and so they are much less susceptible to rot too.

not to be confused with adhd special move: the cha cha slide

you take a bunch of small steps in every direction because you can’t decide which task deserves your immediate focus; nothing of importance is accomplished