st3phvee
@stephanievee.bsky.social
Posting nerdy stuff on the internet since the advent of the 56k modem. 🤓
Website: https://stephvee.ca
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@st3phvee
Website: https://stephvee.ca
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@st3phvee
I mostly post on Mastodon, but wanted to share this here as well:
📼 youtu.be/QH654YPxvEE
There are many reasons why I don't use LLMs. This is a big one. Excellent interview b/w 404 Media and one of the many vulnerable Kenyan data labellers desperate for work who are exploited by Gen AI companies.
📼 youtu.be/QH654YPxvEE
There are many reasons why I don't use LLMs. This is a big one. Excellent interview b/w 404 Media and one of the many vulnerable Kenyan data labellers desperate for work who are exploited by Gen AI companies.
What It’s Like to Be a Data Labeler Training AI
YouTube video by 404 Media
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I mostly post on Mastodon, but wanted to share this here as well:
📼 youtu.be/QH654YPxvEE
There are many reasons why I don't use LLMs. This is a big one. Excellent interview b/w 404 Media and one of the many vulnerable Kenyan data labellers desperate for work who are exploited by Gen AI companies.
📼 youtu.be/QH654YPxvEE
There are many reasons why I don't use LLMs. This is a big one. Excellent interview b/w 404 Media and one of the many vulnerable Kenyan data labellers desperate for work who are exploited by Gen AI companies.
A follow up to yesterday's post. As much as it pains me to make this change, my RSS feed is no longer full-text. Thanks, GenAI: you're the reason why we can't have nice things.
#blogging #rss #fuckai
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#blogging #rss #fuckai
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Thanks to Rampant LLM-Related Data Theft, My RSS Feed is Now Excerpt-Only | Stephanie Vee
Generative AI companies and individuals looking to profit off LLM hype are likely scraping our RSS feeds for clean data daily. They can officially suck it -- at least as far as this RSS feed is con...
stephvee.ca
February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
A follow up to yesterday's post. As much as it pains me to make this change, my RSS feed is no longer full-text. Thanks, GenAI: you're the reason why we can't have nice things.
#blogging #rss #fuckai
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#blogging #rss #fuckai
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
A quick blog post on RSS feeds, scraping, and the ongoing LLM bot onslaught. This is loosely written in response to Matthias Ott's recent article, "Webspace Invaders." #indieweb #blogging
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How Safe Are Our RSS Feeds From AI Data Scrapers? | Stephanie Vee
A quick rant about the fact that generative AI companies are almost certainly scraping our RSS feeds.
stephvee.ca
February 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
A quick blog post on RSS feeds, scraping, and the ongoing LLM bot onslaught. This is loosely written in response to Matthias Ott's recent article, "Webspace Invaders." #indieweb #blogging
stephvee.ca/blog/artific...
stephvee.ca/blog/artific...
stephvee.ca/hobbies/
I can't stand what social media has done to the hobby scene. I know so many people who feel like they can't "waste time" on hobbies, esp. if they can't use them to make a few extra bucks.
And so... I've been chipping away at this page on my days off, and it's finally done!
I can't stand what social media has done to the hobby scene. I know so many people who feel like they can't "waste time" on hobbies, esp. if they can't use them to make a few extra bucks.
And so... I've been chipping away at this page on my days off, and it's finally done!
Hobbies | Stephanie Vee
A page devoted my hobbies (and yours!)
stephvee.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
stephvee.ca/hobbies/
I can't stand what social media has done to the hobby scene. I know so many people who feel like they can't "waste time" on hobbies, esp. if they can't use them to make a few extra bucks.
And so... I've been chipping away at this page on my days off, and it's finally done!
I can't stand what social media has done to the hobby scene. I know so many people who feel like they can't "waste time" on hobbies, esp. if they can't use them to make a few extra bucks.
And so... I've been chipping away at this page on my days off, and it's finally done!
I love scrolling through /uses pages on the #indieweb, but I always want to know more about WHY people use what they use... so I made sure to add that information to my own /uses page! stephvee.ca/uses
Uses | Stephanie Vee
A list of the things I use, as well as the things I avoid.
stephvee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I love scrolling through /uses pages on the #indieweb, but I always want to know more about WHY people use what they use... so I made sure to add that information to my own /uses page! stephvee.ca/uses
My latest rewind is up, where I summarize the blog posts I wrote this month, recommend some entertainment titles worth checking out (such as The Pitt and The Studio), and share a few interesting links.
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
Monthly Rewind: January 2026 | Stephanie Vee
A look back at the things I wrote and enjoyed in January 2026.
stephvee.ca
January 31, 2026 at 2:41 PM
My latest rewind is up, where I summarize the blog posts I wrote this month, recommend some entertainment titles worth checking out (such as The Pitt and The Studio), and share a few interesting links.
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
Gave my website another makeover! I'm still using my old palette (which automatically respects your dark / light mode preferences), but I've cleaned things up considerably. As always, don't forget to boop the cat ... he reacts now!
#indieweb #pixelart
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#indieweb #pixelart
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
A Clean Redesign for 2026 | Stephanie Vee
I gave my website a clean refresh for 2026, and reduced the size of my SCSS file by 50% in the process!
stephvee.ca
January 19, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Gave my website another makeover! I'm still using my old palette (which automatically respects your dark / light mode preferences), but I've cleaned things up considerably. As always, don't forget to boop the cat ... he reacts now!
#indieweb #pixelart
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#indieweb #pixelart
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
I'm trying to reduce my reliance on third-party apps for basic everyday tasks, and Shortcuts helps with that! In this post, I show you how I created a simple shortcut that reminds me to get up and start moving after thirty minutes of inactivity.
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#indieweb #shortcuts
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#indieweb #shortcuts
How to Make a Simple Activity Reminder With Apple Shortcuts | Stephanie Vee
A tutorial on how to use Apple Shortcuts to create a simple reminder to move.
stephvee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I'm trying to reduce my reliance on third-party apps for basic everyday tasks, and Shortcuts helps with that! In this post, I show you how I created a simple shortcut that reminds me to get up and start moving after thirty minutes of inactivity.
stephvee.ca/blog/tutoria...
#indieweb #shortcuts
stephvee.ca/blog/tutoria...
#indieweb #shortcuts
I've added a new page to my website, where I recommend interesting things I've read, played, watched, and listened to. I talk about that in this post, and also show you how you can use YAML to make life easier when working with large amounts of data!
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#blogging #indieweb
Introducing My Recommendations Page | Stephanie Vee
I briefly discuss why I deleted my /library page, and introduce my new /recommendations page.
stephvee.ca
January 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I've added a new page to my website, where I recommend interesting things I've read, played, watched, and listened to. I talk about that in this post, and also show you how you can use YAML to make life easier when working with large amounts of data!
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#blogging #indieweb
Some of the things I'm looking forward to in 2026, including books, games, TV, and more!
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#blog #blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/fast-fo...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
What I'm Looking Forward to in 2026 | Stephanie Vee
A summary of some of the things I'm excited for in the coming year.
stephvee.ca
January 3, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Some of the things I'm looking forward to in 2026, including books, games, TV, and more!
stephvee.ca/blog/fast-fo...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/fast-fo...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
Here's a post I wrote last year on the benefits of #RSS that I feel is worth sharing again -- especially at a time when more people out there might be making resolutions to leave social media or reduce the amount of time they spend scrolling on algorithmic platforms: stephvee.ca/blog/tools/i...
Is it Time to Revisit RSS? | Stephanie Vee
Given that people are increasingly fed up with the internet's decline, I argue that RSS still has potential and is worth a second look.
stephvee.ca
January 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Here's a post I wrote last year on the benefits of #RSS that I feel is worth sharing again -- especially at a time when more people out there might be making resolutions to leave social media or reduce the amount of time they spend scrolling on algorithmic platforms: stephvee.ca/blog/tools/i...
My monthly rewind for December is up! I look back at the blog posts and links I added to my site this past month. I also share some thoughts on the books I read ("The Word for World is Forest" by Ursula K. Le Guin and "Eric" by Terry Pratchett): stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
#blogging #indieweb
#blogging #indieweb
Monthly Rewind: December 2025 | Stephanie Vee
A look back at what I added to my website in December 2025.
stephvee.ca
December 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My monthly rewind for December is up! I look back at the blog posts and links I added to my site this past month. I also share some thoughts on the books I read ("The Word for World is Forest" by Ursula K. Le Guin and "Eric" by Terry Pratchett): stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
#blogging #indieweb
#blogging #indieweb
I returned to the personal web in 2025 after many years spent contributing to algorithmic social media platforms and SEO-focused WordPress blogs. Some thoughts on this, and why the personal web has given me hope for the future of the internet:
stephvee.ca/blog/indiewe...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
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#blog #blogging #indieweb
Reflections on Returning to the Personal Web | Stephanie Vee
Stephanie Vee's personal website: a repository for writing on many nerdy things.
stephvee.ca
December 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I returned to the personal web in 2025 after many years spent contributing to algorithmic social media platforms and SEO-focused WordPress blogs. Some thoughts on this, and why the personal web has given me hope for the future of the internet:
stephvee.ca/blog/indiewe...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/indiewe...
#blog #blogging #indieweb
Quitting Spotify? Awesome! Just don't feel like you have to fill the hole with another streaming service. stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...
#blog #blogging #indieweb #spotify #fuckspotify
#blog #blogging #indieweb #spotify #fuckspotify
Delete Spotify? Sure, But Don't Just Replace it With Another Subscription | Stephanie Vee
I'm all on board with quitting Spotify, but implore you to consider owning your music again.
stephvee.ca
December 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Quitting Spotify? Awesome! Just don't feel like you have to fill the hole with another streaming service. stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...
#blog #blogging #indieweb #spotify #fuckspotify
#blog #blogging #indieweb #spotify #fuckspotify
Some thoughts on comments sections and why I no longer feel the need to add them to my websites. #indieweb #blog #blogging
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stephvee.ca/blog/bloggin...
Why My Blog Doesn't Have a Comments Section | Stephanie Vee
Is a comments section necessary on a blog in this day and age? I don't think so, and here's why.
stephvee.ca
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Some thoughts on comments sections and why I no longer feel the need to add them to my websites. #indieweb #blog #blogging
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stephvee.ca/blog/bloggin...
My latest monthly rewind is up! stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds... I wasn't able to add as much to my site this month as I would have liked, but any amount of time spent on the personal web is worth the effort, IMO.
#indieweb #blog #blogging
#indieweb #blog #blogging
Monthly Rewind: November 2025 | Stephanie Vee
A look back at what I added to my website in November 2025.
stephvee.ca
November 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My latest monthly rewind is up! stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds... I wasn't able to add as much to my site this month as I would have liked, but any amount of time spent on the personal web is worth the effort, IMO.
#indieweb #blog #blogging
#indieweb #blog #blogging
Affinity – my favourite one-time purchase graphic design software – just went "freemium." Sigh... Time will only tell if this is the first step towards enshittification. Some thoughts here: stephvee.ca/blog/tools/e...
#indieweb #blogging #blog #design #enshittification
#indieweb #blogging #blog #design #enshittification
November 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Affinity – my favourite one-time purchase graphic design software – just went "freemium." Sigh... Time will only tell if this is the first step towards enshittification. Some thoughts here: stephvee.ca/blog/tools/e...
#indieweb #blogging #blog #design #enshittification
#indieweb #blogging #blog #design #enshittification
Happy Halloween, Bluesky! My monthly recap is up: stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
I unfortunately didn't have a chance to write all of the horror-related blog posts I had planned for this month, but I *did* get through a creepy novel that's worth checking out.
#indieweb #blogging #blog #halloween
I unfortunately didn't have a chance to write all of the horror-related blog posts I had planned for this month, but I *did* get through a creepy novel that's worth checking out.
#indieweb #blogging #blog #halloween
Monthly Rewind: October 2025 | Stephanie Vee
A look back at what I added to my website in October 2025.
stephvee.ca
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Happy Halloween, Bluesky! My monthly recap is up: stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
I unfortunately didn't have a chance to write all of the horror-related blog posts I had planned for this month, but I *did* get through a creepy novel that's worth checking out.
#indieweb #blogging #blog #halloween
I unfortunately didn't have a chance to write all of the horror-related blog posts I had planned for this month, but I *did* get through a creepy novel that's worth checking out.
#indieweb #blogging #blog #halloween
I had a major screen time setback yesterday and squandered almost the entire day on Reddit... Here's a short blog post on how I plan to deal with this sort of problem going forward: stephvee.ca/blog/digital...
#indieweb #blogging #socialmedia #digitalminimalism
#indieweb #blogging #socialmedia #digitalminimalism
Moving On After a Screentime Setback | Stephanie Vee
Setting screen time limits is wise, but setbacks are to be expected. Don't beat yourself up when they happen (and they will).
stephvee.ca
October 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I had a major screen time setback yesterday and squandered almost the entire day on Reddit... Here's a short blog post on how I plan to deal with this sort of problem going forward: stephvee.ca/blog/digital...
#indieweb #blogging #socialmedia #digitalminimalism
#indieweb #blogging #socialmedia #digitalminimalism
"Botsplaining" thankfully doesn't appear to be a thing on Bluesky (yet), but it's a growing problem on almost every other social media platform I visit.
#blogging #indieweb #anti-ai
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#blogging #indieweb #anti-ai
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We Need to Talk About Botsplaining | Stephanie Vee
In this post, I discuss botsplaining, why its practitioners should cut it out, and how to deal with it when you're on the receiving end.
stephvee.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
"Botsplaining" thankfully doesn't appear to be a thing on Bluesky (yet), but it's a growing problem on almost every other social media platform I visit.
#blogging #indieweb #anti-ai
stephvee.ca/blog/artific...
#blogging #indieweb #anti-ai
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I've given my site an accessibility-focused refresh! One of the things I love about having an independent website again is that I have the freedom to design a space for *everyone*, and am not beholden to restrictive "customization" options of big platforms.
#indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#indieweb
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A Visual Update for Better Accessibility | Stephanie Vee
I've given my website a slight facelift, keeping accessibility in mind.
stephvee.ca
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I've given my site an accessibility-focused refresh! One of the things I love about having an independent website again is that I have the freedom to design a space for *everyone*, and am not beholden to restrictive "customization" options of big platforms.
#indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
#indieweb
stephvee.ca/blog/updates...
I can hardly believe another month has come and gone... I wrote five blog posts in September, finished reading Adam Becker's "More Everything Forever," and was recommended some fantastic #indieweb oriented forums. More on that and more in my monthly rewind:
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
Monthly Rewind: September 2025 | Stephanie Vee
A look back at what I added to my website in September 2025.
stephvee.ca
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I can hardly believe another month has come and gone... I wrote five blog posts in September, finished reading Adam Becker's "More Everything Forever," and was recommended some fantastic #indieweb oriented forums. More on that and more in my monthly rewind:
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
stephvee.ca/blog/rewinds...
Some thoughts on the final three episodes of Alien: Earth. What a letdown. A master class in how to quickly ruin a good premise while making a mockery of the original IP. And to think, I was still optimistic about the show a little over two weeks ago...
stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...
stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...
Alien: Earth Was Ultimately a Letdown | Stephanie Vee
Logical inconsistencies and poor writing ended up ruining what would have otherwise been an interesting addition to the Alien universe.
stephvee.ca
September 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some thoughts on the final three episodes of Alien: Earth. What a letdown. A master class in how to quickly ruin a good premise while making a mockery of the original IP. And to think, I was still optimistic about the show a little over two weeks ago...
stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...
stephvee.ca/blog/enterta...