Chris Messina
@chrismessina.me
😬 Man of the internet; generalist.
🆕 App updates and snark.
🫡 Twitter sober since April '23.
#️⃣ Invented the hashtag.
🚬 Non-smoker.
🆕 App updates and snark.
🫡 Twitter sober since April '23.
#️⃣ Invented the hashtag.
🚬 Non-smoker.
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Chris Messina
@chrismessina.me
· Nov 28
Bluesky is fun.
Feels like old Twitter.
So much overconfidence in ignorant positions!
I missed this! 🦃
Feels like old Twitter.
So much overconfidence in ignorant positions!
I missed this! 🦃
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Just shipped bsky-comments!
Embed Bluesky threads anywhere with a zero-dependency Web Component.
• Framework Agnostic (Native WC)
• < 3kb gzipped
• Zero Config: Just paste the Post URL
• Light DOM: Fully customizable (CSS/Tailwind)
github.com/florianschep...
#webdev #opensource #buildinpublic
Embed Bluesky threads anywhere with a zero-dependency Web Component.
• Framework Agnostic (Native WC)
• < 3kb gzipped
• Zero Config: Just paste the Post URL
• Light DOM: Fully customizable (CSS/Tailwind)
github.com/florianschep...
#webdev #opensource #buildinpublic
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Just shipped bsky-comments!
Embed Bluesky threads anywhere with a zero-dependency Web Component.
• Framework Agnostic (Native WC)
• < 3kb gzipped
• Zero Config: Just paste the Post URL
• Light DOM: Fully customizable (CSS/Tailwind)
github.com/florianschep...
#webdev #opensource #buildinpublic
Embed Bluesky threads anywhere with a zero-dependency Web Component.
• Framework Agnostic (Native WC)
• < 3kb gzipped
• Zero Config: Just paste the Post URL
• Light DOM: Fully customizable (CSS/Tailwind)
github.com/florianschep...
#webdev #opensource #buildinpublic
This is fun and well-done. 💌
Great use of conversational AI to learn about communication styles and relationship psychology!
Great use of conversational AI to learn about communication styles and relationship psychology!
How Do You Actually Show Up in Love?
A Valentine's experience that reveals your hidden relationship patterns. Feb 1-14 only.
my.trove.is
February 16, 2026 at 6:05 AM
This is fun and well-done. 💌
Great use of conversational AI to learn about communication styles and relationship psychology!
Great use of conversational AI to learn about communication styles and relationship psychology!
Airbnb is updating their Terms and Privacy Policy on April 20, 2026 and it includes a novel provision:
'We added a definition of “Legitimate and Verifiable Evidence” and clarified that this must not include AI generated content.'
www.airbnb.com/help/article...
#Legalese
'We added a definition of “Legitimate and Verifiable Evidence” and clarified that this must not include AI generated content.'
www.airbnb.com/help/article...
#Legalese
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Airbnb is updating their Terms and Privacy Policy on April 20, 2026 and it includes a novel provision:
'We added a definition of “Legitimate and Verifiable Evidence” and clarified that this must not include AI generated content.'
www.airbnb.com/help/article...
#Legalese
'We added a definition of “Legitimate and Verifiable Evidence” and clarified that this must not include AI generated content.'
www.airbnb.com/help/article...
#Legalese
Alexa, please revert your #NewAppIcon
Alexa:
Alexa:
February 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Alexa, please revert your #NewAppIcon
Alexa:
Alexa:
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Apple's Genmoji is so unhinged.
I asked it for a "cash cow" and it gave me this.
I asked it for a "cash cow" and it gave me this.
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Apple's Genmoji is so unhinged.
I asked it for a "cash cow" and it gave me this.
I asked it for a "cash cow" and it gave me this.
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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I wrote about what I've been calling "The Everything Account"
If you're familiar with The Atmosphere, you already know how to get one, and this should hopefully help you explain it to others.
For those of you who aren't, you'll be surprised to know you already have one; here's how you use it:
If you're familiar with The Atmosphere, you already know how to get one, and this should hopefully help you explain it to others.
For those of you who aren't, you'll be surprised to know you already have one; here's how you use it:
The Everything Account
I've been thinking a lot about our accounts lately. We all have an ever-growing pile of digital identities scattered across the web, many forgotten after a brief stint with a random service we found i...
www.augment.ink
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I wrote about what I've been calling "The Everything Account"
If you're familiar with The Atmosphere, you already know how to get one, and this should hopefully help you explain it to others.
For those of you who aren't, you'll be surprised to know you already have one; here's how you use it:
If you're familiar with The Atmosphere, you already know how to get one, and this should hopefully help you explain it to others.
For those of you who aren't, you'll be surprised to know you already have one; here's how you use it:
Wow... Capital One just acquired Brex.
"Today, Brex and Capital One are announcing the largest bank-fintech deal in history for $5.15B, joining forces to build the most important financial platform for businesses in the US."
Big exit for YC!
"Today, Brex and Capital One are announcing the largest bank-fintech deal in history for $5.15B, joining forces to build the most important financial platform for businesses in the US."
Big exit for YC!
Brex is joining forces with Capital One
Brex and Capital One are joining forces in the largest bank-fintech deal in history. CEO Pedro Franceschi shares what this means for the future of finance.
www.brex.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Wow... Capital One just acquired Brex.
"Today, Brex and Capital One are announcing the largest bank-fintech deal in history for $5.15B, joining forces to build the most important financial platform for businesses in the US."
Big exit for YC!
"Today, Brex and Capital One are announcing the largest bank-fintech deal in history for $5.15B, joining forces to build the most important financial platform for businesses in the US."
Big exit for YC!
Spotify’s DJ is now appearing as a mini search bar below the speed dial section: “Ask for some music”.
#NewSpotify
#NewSpotify
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Spotify’s DJ is now appearing as a mini search bar below the speed dial section: “Ask for some music”.
#NewSpotify
#NewSpotify
Product Hunt is experimenting with an AI commenter called "Curious Kitty".
www.producthunt.com/p/general/cu...
#NewProductHunt
www.producthunt.com/p/general/cu...
#NewProductHunt
January 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Product Hunt is experimenting with an AI commenter called "Curious Kitty".
www.producthunt.com/p/general/cu...
#NewProductHunt
www.producthunt.com/p/general/cu...
#NewProductHunt
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I have no more patience for platforms. I'm done.
#offprint
https://tynanistyping.offprint.app/a/3mcsvjjceei23-publishing-on-the-atmosphere
#offprint
https://tynanistyping.offprint.app/a/3mcsvjjceei23-publishing-on-the-atmosphere
Tynan Is Typing | Tynan Purdy | Offprint
Take a peek inside my brain. Internet thoughts. Design takes. Pontificating on life.
tynanistyping.offprint.app
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I have no more patience for platforms. I'm done.
#offprint
https://tynanistyping.offprint.app/a/3mcsvjjceei23-publishing-on-the-atmosphere
#offprint
https://tynanistyping.offprint.app/a/3mcsvjjceei23-publishing-on-the-atmosphere
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For our first launch of the year, we're kicking off with more blocking features!
Rolling out today: ATProto across Bluesky, Blacksky, and any other PDS can apply domain blocklists to Bridgy Fed. Blocks come with if you Bounce, and we even added a handy list of reputable blocklists to choose from.
Rolling out today: ATProto across Bluesky, Blacksky, and any other PDS can apply domain blocklists to Bridgy Fed. Blocks come with if you Bounce, and we even added a handy list of reputable blocklists to choose from.
Launch: Domain Blocklists
In November last year, we began developing additional user-facing moderation features for Bridgy Fed users. While blocking users across the bridge was always possible via DMs, we knew it would be easi...
blog.anew.social
January 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
For our first launch of the year, we're kicking off with more blocking features!
Rolling out today: ATProto across Bluesky, Blacksky, and any other PDS can apply domain blocklists to Bridgy Fed. Blocks come with if you Bounce, and we even added a handy list of reputable blocklists to choose from.
Rolling out today: ATProto across Bluesky, Blacksky, and any other PDS can apply domain blocklists to Bridgy Fed. Blocks come with if you Bounce, and we even added a handy list of reputable blocklists to choose from.
Reposted by Chris Messina
The first article published on Offprint. @tynanpurdy.com on ownership, portability, and why he's done with platforms.
Thanks for being first, Tynan. "People over protocols, protocols over platforms" is a better manifesto than anything we could have written.
Thanks for being first, Tynan. "People over protocols, protocols over platforms" is a better manifesto than anything we could have written.
January 20, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The first article published on Offprint. @tynanpurdy.com on ownership, portability, and why he's done with platforms.
Thanks for being first, Tynan. "People over protocols, protocols over platforms" is a better manifesto than anything we could have written.
Thanks for being first, Tynan. "People over protocols, protocols over platforms" is a better manifesto than anything we could have written.
Reposted by Chris Messina
Are you still posting on X?
Please stop.
Please stop.
Some Grok users, mostly men, began to demand to see bruising on the bodies of the women, and for blood to be added to the images. Requests to show women tied up and gagged were instantly granted.
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
‘Add blood, forced smile’: how Grok’s nudification tool went viral
The ‘put her in a bikini’ trend rapidly evolved into hundreds of thousands of requests to strip clothes from photos of women, horrifying those targeted
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Are you still posting on X?
Please stop.
Please stop.
"Like hashtags, but for stocks."
Hmm, not really but okay!
Hmm, not really but okay!
January 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
"Like hashtags, but for stocks."
Hmm, not really but okay!
Hmm, not really but okay!
Happy birthday 🌉!
It's hard to believe, but Bridgy is 14 years old today. I launched the first version of it way back in 2012. Happy birthday, little project buddy! 🎂🎈🎉
Bridgy up and running
I’ve just released Bridgy, a little side project I’ve been working on. Got a blog? Share your blog posts on social networks? Wish comments on those shared posts also showed up on your b…
snarfed.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Happy birthday 🌉!
This is super interesting, and will likely be a big trend (local AI on personal data) in Q1 2026.
/by @0thernet.bsky.social
/by @0thernet.bsky.social
Using AI for Personal Data
Actually using all this data that is collected around us
substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This is super interesting, and will likely be a big trend (local AI on personal data) in Q1 2026.
/by @0thernet.bsky.social
/by @0thernet.bsky.social
Lol... “You guys wanna DROP some data with me?” 🤓
Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Lol... “You guys wanna DROP some data with me?” 🤓
Attention farming in social media is like rice farming in feudal Japan:
every post is a grain,
both require endless cultivation for sustenance.
#NotAHaiku
every post is a grain,
both require endless cultivation for sustenance.
#NotAHaiku
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Attention farming in social media is like rice farming in feudal Japan:
every post is a grain,
both require endless cultivation for sustenance.
#NotAHaiku
every post is a grain,
both require endless cultivation for sustenance.
#NotAHaiku
Telling my kids this is how mirror neurons form
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Telling my kids this is how mirror neurons form
Half of my bluesky experience is AI porn bots following me and the rest is randoms, including static site generators that live in PDSes
So only half as bad as X!
So only half as bad as X!
December 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Half of my bluesky experience is AI porn bots following me and the rest is randoms, including static site generators that live in PDSes
So only half as bad as X!
So only half as bad as X!
Reposted by Chris Messina
I went ahead and created a pol.is conversation about this, pls contribute! pol.is/7bdiwbvh2d
You can contribute by voting on statements and/or adding your own statements.
First time using it, hope it helps surface useful insight!
You can contribute by voting on statements and/or adding your own statements.
First time using it, hope it helps surface useful insight!
December 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I went ahead and created a pol.is conversation about this, pls contribute! pol.is/7bdiwbvh2d
You can contribute by voting on statements and/or adding your own statements.
First time using it, hope it helps surface useful insight!
You can contribute by voting on statements and/or adding your own statements.
First time using it, hope it helps surface useful insight!