John (he/him) :vbike:
@cd24.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy
SF United States, Civic Center resident. Things I love: table-top games, pets, programming languages and music theory 🎻. Things I'm into: data driven and iterative policy […]
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I was recently reminded of this.
A couple decades ago, I wrote a short paper that described how the basic approaches of cryptography and computer security lead to an efficient and practical privilege escalation attack against master-keyed mechanical lock, which I published in IEEE Security and […]
A couple decades ago, I wrote a short paper that described how the basic approaches of cryptography and computer security lead to an efficient and practical privilege escalation attack against master-keyed mechanical lock, which I published in IEEE Security and […]
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federate.social
December 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I was recently reminded of this.
A couple decades ago, I wrote a short paper that described how the basic approaches of cryptography and computer security lead to an efficient and practical privilege escalation attack against master-keyed mechanical lock, which I published in IEEE Security and […]
A couple decades ago, I wrote a short paper that described how the basic approaches of cryptography and computer security lead to an efficient and practical privilege escalation attack against master-keyed mechanical lock, which I published in IEEE Security and […]
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Noah Berlatsky also writes about this. The right is systematically getting trans people fired, and making employers avoid hiring us.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:htdsafwakqmzvuk2oivijzn6/post/3m73pbfi3qc27
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:htdsafwakqmzvuk2oivijzn6/post/3m73pbfi3qc27
Noah Berlatsky (@nberlat.bsky.social)
Wrote about a right wing student getting her trans instructor suspended, and how the worst censorship targets disfavored identities, not controversial statements. https://www.everythingishorrible.net/p/tpusa-silences-another-trans-person
bsky.app
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Noah Berlatsky also writes about this. The right is systematically getting trans people fired, and making employers avoid hiring us.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:htdsafwakqmzvuk2oivijzn6/post/3m73pbfi3qc27
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:htdsafwakqmzvuk2oivijzn6/post/3m73pbfi3qc27
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In my darker moments I suspect AI coding will win out not because the code is any good, but because so many of my fellow developers are used to working in large, no-good code bases that won't even notice the problems.
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In my darker moments I suspect AI coding will win out not because the code is any good, but because so many of my fellow developers are used to working in large, no-good code bases that won't even notice the problems.
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Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
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Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @[email protected] as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
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mastodon.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @[email protected] as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
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I'm thinking of moving from mastodon.social and I'm curious about people's experiences elsewhere.
Stuff that matters to me:
* moderation, balanced by openness and being welcoming to newcomers
* fast updates / I want to forget about the tech stack because things just seem to work
* demonstrated […]
Stuff that matters to me:
* moderation, balanced by openness and being welcoming to newcomers
* fast updates / I want to forget about the tech stack because things just seem to work
* demonstrated […]
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mastodon.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm thinking of moving from mastodon.social and I'm curious about people's experiences elsewhere.
Stuff that matters to me:
* moderation, balanced by openness and being welcoming to newcomers
* fast updates / I want to forget about the tech stack because things just seem to work
* demonstrated […]
Stuff that matters to me:
* moderation, balanced by openness and being welcoming to newcomers
* fast updates / I want to forget about the tech stack because things just seem to work
* demonstrated […]
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Decent gathering at UC Berkeley this morning. Not many students. They must have been studying for midterms.
October 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Decent gathering at UC Berkeley this morning. Not many students. They must have been studying for midterms.
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Crowd assembles at the Marin County Civic Center, where Congressman Jared Huffman is the first featured speaker.
#nokings #SanRafael
#nokings #SanRafael
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Crowd assembles at the Marin County Civic Center, where Congressman Jared Huffman is the first featured speaker.
#nokings #SanRafael
#nokings #SanRafael
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Hello everyone! If you are American, there are extensive No Kings protests happening tomorrow, likely including one near you. If you are going, make sure to prioritize safety, bring lots of water, use sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes. Thank you✨️
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Hello everyone! If you are American, there are extensive No Kings protests happening tomorrow, likely including one near you. If you are going, make sure to prioritize safety, bring lots of water, use sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes. Thank you✨️
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Ooh, are we collecting new #bluesky escapees today? That is so cool!
Look, if you’re joining us and suffering a bit of grief over losing things, take a breath and take heart. When you get oriented, look up @bsky.brid.gy and pour a tea (or wine) and you’ll be able to figure out how to keep […]
Look, if you’re joining us and suffering a bit of grief over losing things, take a breath and take heart. When you get oriented, look up @bsky.brid.gy and pour a tea (or wine) and you’ll be able to figure out how to keep […]
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cosocial.ca
October 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Ooh, are we collecting new #bluesky escapees today? That is so cool!
Look, if you’re joining us and suffering a bit of grief over losing things, take a breath and take heart. When you get oriented, look up @bsky.brid.gy and pour a tea (or wine) and you’ll be able to figure out how to keep […]
Look, if you’re joining us and suffering a bit of grief over losing things, take a breath and take heart. When you get oriented, look up @bsky.brid.gy and pour a tea (or wine) and you’ll be able to figure out how to keep […]
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I'm hosting another #yoyo meetup in #sanfrancisco next Saturday from 2-5pm at 826 Valencia. I'd love to see you there and make more yo-yo friends. https://doctorpopular.com/san-francisco-yo-yo-club-october-11th-2025/
October 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm hosting another #yoyo meetup in #sanfrancisco next Saturday from 2-5pm at 826 Valencia. I'd love to see you there and make more yo-yo friends. https://doctorpopular.com/san-francisco-yo-yo-club-october-11th-2025/
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A few Mayor Lurie stickers spotted in the Mission. Lurie is the Mayor of San Francisco who posts videos promoting brands like Labubu, Waymo, and Coinbase, but he hasn't said anything about the ICE raids and kidnappings in the city. #WhereIsMayorLurie #sfgraffiti #graffiti
September 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A few Mayor Lurie stickers spotted in the Mission. Lurie is the Mayor of San Francisco who posts videos promoting brands like Labubu, Waymo, and Coinbase, but he hasn't said anything about the ICE raids and kidnappings in the city. #WhereIsMayorLurie #sfgraffiti #graffiti
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The Onion on point as always.
September 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Onion on point as always.
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No really we need to start playing gay porn in the gay bars again.
September 28, 2025 at 3:35 AM
No really we need to start playing gay porn in the gay bars again.
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It is WILD that we now live in a time where my job as an astrophysics professor has gone from "learn cool things about space" to "try to get someone to hold billionaires accountable for dropping shit on us from orbit"
September 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It is WILD that we now live in a time where my job as an astrophysics professor has gone from "learn cool things about space" to "try to get someone to hold billionaires accountable for dropping shit on us from orbit"
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/115224321548138026
Take note that @phanpy doesn't support composing native quote posts yet.
It's a lot more work than expected. And also just trying this out from Mastodon web.
Take note that @phanpy doesn't support composing native quote posts yet.
It's a lot more work than expected. And also just trying this out from Mastodon web.
Good morning! If you’re on mastodon.social (or another server running nightly builds) you can begin quoting posts in your posts (quooting?) starting today. Remember, you control whether you can be quoted, and call always retract your post from a specific quote. And you can quote me on that!
September 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/115224321548138026
Take note that @phanpy doesn't support composing native quote posts yet.
It's a lot more work than expected. And also just trying this out from Mastodon web.
Take note that @phanpy doesn't support composing native quote posts yet.
It's a lot more work than expected. And also just trying this out from Mastodon web.
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It would be disturbing enough if Kimmel's show had been pulled (at the FCC's behest, no less) for speaking ill of Charlie Kirk. But the monologue wasn't even about Kirk. It was about the hypocrisy and opportunism of those using Kirk's murder to advance a right-wing narrative.
Comedy can be a […]
Comedy can be a […]
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federate.social
September 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It would be disturbing enough if Kimmel's show had been pulled (at the FCC's behest, no less) for speaking ill of Charlie Kirk. But the monologue wasn't even about Kirk. It was about the hypocrisy and opportunism of those using Kirk's murder to advance a right-wing narrative.
Comedy can be a […]
Comedy can be a […]
Happy Caturday, everyone!
This week, Misty is attempting to learn the piano! She’s got plenty of enthusiasm, but her posture — and even her sense of direction — still need some work. 😹
#caturday #catsofmastodon #cat #cats #happycaturday #catstodon #catsoffediverse
This week, Misty is attempting to learn the piano! She’s got plenty of enthusiasm, but her posture — and even her sense of direction — still need some work. 😹
#caturday #catsofmastodon #cat #cats #happycaturday #catstodon #catsoffediverse
September 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Happy Caturday, everyone!
This week, Misty is attempting to learn the piano! She’s got plenty of enthusiasm, but her posture — and even her sense of direction — still need some work. 😹
#caturday #catsofmastodon #cat #cats #happycaturday #catstodon #catsoffediverse
This week, Misty is attempting to learn the piano! She’s got plenty of enthusiasm, but her posture — and even her sense of direction — still need some work. 😹
#caturday #catsofmastodon #cat #cats #happycaturday #catstodon #catsoffediverse
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Yo-yo club in SF today. Hope you can join us! #sanfrancisco #yoyo https://mastodon.social/@docpop/115140870709391639
Doctor M. Popular (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 image The San Francisco Yo-Yo Club is back! Join us Saturday, September 13th, 2–5pm at 826 Valencia in #SanFrancisco. All ages. Everyone welcome. It’s free, but donations are appreciated to help pay for the space ($5-10 suggested). #yoyo
mastodon.social
September 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Yo-yo club in SF today. Hope you can join us! #sanfrancisco #yoyo https://mastodon.social/@docpop/115140870709391639
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But I think we need to be truthful about what's being proposed by certain Dems: The sacrifice of trans rights (and potentially other minority rights as well) to return to the status quo pre-fascism.
I think that's both morally wrong and destined to fail, but it's a perfectly legible thing to want.
I think that's both morally wrong and destined to fail, but it's a perfectly legible thing to want.
August 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
But I think we need to be truthful about what's being proposed by certain Dems: The sacrifice of trans rights (and potentially other minority rights as well) to return to the status quo pre-fascism.
I think that's both morally wrong and destined to fail, but it's a perfectly legible thing to want.
I think that's both morally wrong and destined to fail, but it's a perfectly legible thing to want.
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I am deeply sympathetic with anyone who wants to draw attention to the contradictions and failures of the political consensus that pre-dated Trump.
It's important to say that things can do more than return to a status quo that wasn't working, they can actually improve.
It's important to say that things can do more than return to a status quo that wasn't working, they can actually improve.
August 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I am deeply sympathetic with anyone who wants to draw attention to the contradictions and failures of the political consensus that pre-dated Trump.
It's important to say that things can do more than return to a status quo that wasn't working, they can actually improve.
It's important to say that things can do more than return to a status quo that wasn't working, they can actually improve.
Muni enforcement seems to be way up! I’ve had my fare checked in the subway nearly every day this week.
#muni #sanfrancisco
#muni #sanfrancisco
August 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Muni enforcement seems to be way up! I’ve had my fare checked in the subway nearly every day this week.
#muni #sanfrancisco
#muni #sanfrancisco
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