Posts by tero@masto.ai
(DIR) Post #AQGJBsPEdV76EGxryy by tero@masto.ai
2022-12-04T06:34:33Z
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I wish people would stop using “algorithm” as a synonym for ‘attention-grabbing monetization algorithm’. Even if we ignore that everything a computer software does is basically just algorithms, saying “there ia no algorithm” just feels wrong.“Only the people you follow, in reverse chronological order” = algorithm. “Previous, plus posts that your instance sees that include one of the hashtags you specified” = algorithm. And so on.
(DIR) Post #AQGJBtrHEj8ejX5mKW by tero@masto.ai
2022-12-04T06:34:33Z
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I think it’s harmful to demonize how computers work, and it shifts the blame to the wrong target. Condemn the bad things people choose to do to make money at your expense and not the tool.
(DIR) Post #AQGJBwfgmGeTSSh4BU by tero@masto.ai
2022-12-04T07:06:36Z
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For example, when talking about how timelines work on social media apps, saying, “On Mastodon, you control the algorithm and not the other way around” would IMO be a much better phrasing.
(DIR) Post #ARKPu4xYkNg8QLGCPo by tero@masto.ai
2023-01-05T08:58:31Z
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Each day I’m losing more and more respect for any self-proclaimed #OpenSource advocates still using Twitter as their main platform.
(DIR) Post #ATHXxDx2FpCA9QEAgS by tero@masto.ai
2023-03-04T19:41:45Z
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“Serverless is great! You don’t need to maintain your servers yourself, you can let us take care of that for you and run your functions on our environment that is only a few years outdated!” #dev #aws💬 @Jdreben: https://mastodon.world/@Jdreben/109965838288166272
(DIR) Post #ATKnJr15w2BRb7SGdU by tero@masto.ai
2023-03-06T09:20:11Z
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Adorable!💬 https://botsin.space/@wholesomememes/109973392657452482
(DIR) Post #AUjn2iHLNY8KpVjv84 by tero@masto.ai
2023-04-16T20:07:27Z
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Finland has the most Fediverse servers per capita (that the FediDb knows of)?
(DIR) Post #AUuEHa76ew44C1rflI by tero@masto.ai
2023-04-22T08:20:08Z
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Tivin uutisen viimeinen virke ❤️
(DIR) Post #AVczCcJKn8pwvWFF1U by tero@masto.ai
2023-05-13T23:38:37Z
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The Finnish #eurovision host after a country in southern Europe votes: “Wow, isn’t it just such a ‘coincidence’ that these professional juries always so professionally can determine that their neighbor deserves the 12 points…”The same host, a moment later: “Wow, Sweden gave Finland 12 points! Thank you Sweden, we love you and knew that you appreciate good music!”
(DIR) Post #AipDXYoWcb4PxnlezY by tero@masto.ai
2024-06-11T05:57:22Z
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That time of the year again. These sunrise/sunset times never stop amusing me. Sunset in Helsinki: 10:44 PMOulu: 12:09 AMUtsjoki: July 27
(DIR) Post #AkrK3anExcHUBznHea by tero@masto.ai
2024-08-11T10:37:45Z
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The #WSFS business meeting rejected the “let’s not let any new people participate in choosing where #worldcon is held” rule change proposal in today’s meeting. 👍#worldcon #glasgow2024 #WSFSBM
(DIR) Post #AkrK3bhba3Mr0oAIVc by tero@masto.ai
2024-08-11T10:39:58Z
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The motion to require future #worldcon bid locations to have a passing rank on some human rights indexes got pushed to a committee, to report back next year. This means that if it eventually passess, the first time the rule would be in effect would be when selecting the site for Worldcon 2029.#WSFSBM
(DIR) Post #AkrK3fxhk8ceDtjD9s by tero@masto.ai
2024-08-11T10:46:11Z
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This was a prime example of how difficult it is to make changes to the rules – any change needs to pass a vote in the business meeting of two consecutive Worldcons. But to be even considered, it first needs to survive an object to consideration, a motion to postpone it indefinitely, and finally an attempt to send it to a committee.#WSFSBM
(DIR) Post #AkrK3iHH8LSvPAtrwO by tero@masto.ai
2024-08-11T11:01:39Z
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I see there are still many people living in a fantasyland where if you write something resembling a (US) postal address on a piece of paper, that proves you are a human. 🙄#WSFSBM
(DIR) Post #AkrK3khE8pPeuF3cfY by tero@masto.ai
2024-08-11T11:13:48Z
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Also, when it’s pointed out that postal addresses (and even the whole concept of having one) vary wildly across the world so recognizing (let alone validating) an address would probably not be doable, I do not think “we manage to do it in California” is the strong comeback you seem to think it is.#WSFSBM
(DIR) Post #Ax8ImQrjhwn6DgLnG4 by tero@masto.ai
2025-08-13T16:44:33Z
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@kechpaja @futurebird Haven’t heard that one but it’s a common folk myth in Finland that adders don’t like to be around ants, so I guess someone just made up a more exciting version of it (maybe after seeing ants on a dead snake)?