Posts by william@genderheretics.xyz
(DIR) Post #B2A4wjljZEDeksNWwC by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-11T02:39:47.570650Z
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Legality isn't judged solely by whether it "worked" or made things safer afterward; it's about the perceived necessity in that split-second.
(DIR) Post #B2A5RWzD8uII5UMkTo by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-11T02:45:20.166969Z
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(DIR) Post #B2A5qKrbLs3ljGdO9A by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-11T02:49:49.313716Z
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(DIR) Post #B2A7zHe8sk8kGYjX5E by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-11T03:13:50.824531Z
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They'll soon be dealt with.
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2026-01-11T19:30:33.685175Z
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https://williamaferguson.substack.com/p/wash-your-soul
(DIR) Post #B2C4vzlN0LFYO1m4QK by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-12T01:49:03.561843Z
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https://williamaferguson.substack.com/p/wash-your-soul
(DIR) Post #B2DSa3x1LTi13vG5Ka by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-12T17:48:41.166241Z
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(DIR) Post #B2DmmUS2dqnHoGyICm by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-12T21:35:04.173863Z
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ccat (short for Colorized Cat) is a command-line utility designed to enhance the traditional cat command by applying syntax highlighting to source code directly within the terminal. Unlike the standard cat, which outputs raw text in a uniform color, ccat leverages a lexical analysis engine to identify programming languages and wrap tokens—such as keywords, strings, and comments—in ANSI escape codes that trigger specific colors in the terminal emulator. By visually distinguishing the structure of a file, it improves code readability and allows developers to quickly inspect scripts or configuration files without needing to open a full text editor like Vim or Nano. It effectively transforms the terminal into a lightweight, read-only code viewer that supports a wide array of languages and custom color themes.
(DIR) Post #B2GGt6GmKhBBmPguRM by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-14T02:21:48.484802Z
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I was thinking Django front-end with Scala on the backend.
(DIR) Post #B2IKx9bEgMUHOmMsq0 by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-15T02:16:48.740543Z
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I go back to work Friday.
(DIR) Post #B2cZKr4GF3F383tB8i by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-24T20:32:12.902042Z
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I know that look.
(DIR) Post #B2cZNX9ejaBwErgpay by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-24T20:32:42.049099Z
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https://soundcloud.com/william-a-ferguson/too-woke-to-function-take-2?in=william-a-ferguson/sets/the-substack-sessions&si=9ab553afdf8848939bc4e260bf346e18&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingDear Minnesota Protestors...
(DIR) Post #B2gtZzL8GDGyA2ex1s by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-26T22:37:48.736761Z
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(DIR) Post #B2gtyfJFrys1HHY3WK by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-26T22:42:20.386435Z
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(DIR) Post #B2gvgjX7cxJ54abz72 by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-26T23:01:30.230424Z
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(DIR) Post #B2gviSg1Gp09NAb6Ku by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-01-26T23:01:50.260234Z
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They can take a number and wait their turn.
(DIR) Post #B2wu3jnvh7DHC9fpRY by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-02-03T15:58:35.986404Z
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I don't disagree that the legal and ethical side of AI art is a mess right now. But calling everyone who touches the tech a 'thief' ignores the bigger issue: we've allowed our creative standards to become so safe that they've become an algorithm.
(DIR) Post #B2wu7HeIJkE51yrEy8 by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-02-03T15:59:17.571130Z
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AI is just a mirror. It operates on GIGO: Garbage In, Garbage Out. If the output is shit it’s usually because the person prompting it has no vision or taste. But when someone with a real 'soul' and a deep understanding of music directs it, the tool can actually produce something incredible. Don't blame the engine for a bad driver.
(DIR) Post #B2x9wItCxn7MxYcU40 by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-02-03T18:56:33.906200Z
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(DIR) Post #B3AIH4dMUAIjW46MUK by william@genderheretics.xyz
2026-02-10T03:01:10.621400Z
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I’m sharing this because I don’t want anyone else to get caught in the same trap we almost did. My wife and I just had to fire our dentist for what I can only call predatory billing and dangerous medical advice.The "C-Word" Scare Tactic: They told my wife a spot in her jaw "could be cancer." Then, instead of ordering a standard biopsy (covered by insurance), they tried to charge us $750 for "Bone Grafts" and "Growth Factors." Wait, what? You don’t put "growth stimulants" on a suspected tumor! That’s like putting gasoline on a fire. It was a $13,000 "Safety Package" sales pitch disguised as medical concern.The Billing Red Flags:They tried to charge $300 for an extraction that our insurance contract says is $115.They insisted on an $800 "Laser" for a standard cleaning.They told me that because I’m diabetic, I needed $7,400 in elective grafts to heal. (Joke's on them: My A1C is 5.6—I'm healthier than most people half my age).The Moral of the Story: If your dentist tells you that your "cheap" HMO insurance doesn't cover what you "need," check your booklet! They are legally required to provide the Standard of Care at the price in your contract. Don't let them scare you into "VIP upgrades" that make no medical sense.