Scott P.
@chronsyn.dev
Software engineer. Northern UK. Complains about tech, language sometimes NSFW (frustration, not malice).
Blog: blog.chronsyn.dev
Blog: blog.chronsyn.dev
I've had people try to tell me that it's a 'breach of human rights for Discord to demand your ID'.
You are not forced to use Discord. Discord is not a basic human right. You can refuse their ID request and either not use the platform or accept the restrictions.
You are not forced to use Discord. Discord is not a basic human right. You can refuse their ID request and either not use the platform or accept the restrictions.
Every business right now thinks its such an essential part of your life that you'd give them anything to keep using it and brother I am here to tell you I don't need a chat app that bad
Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I've had people try to tell me that it's a 'breach of human rights for Discord to demand your ID'.
You are not forced to use Discord. Discord is not a basic human right. You can refuse their ID request and either not use the platform or accept the restrictions.
You are not forced to use Discord. Discord is not a basic human right. You can refuse their ID request and either not use the platform or accept the restrictions.
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yeah this is awesome. anyone not excited about atproto in 2026 is just sour as hell
February 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM
yeah this is awesome. anyone not excited about atproto in 2026 is just sour as hell
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If Mandelson is being investigated for his Epstein connections, he must also be investigated for his Thiel connections, because they ran a joint fund when Mandelson fixed Starmer's visit to Palantir
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
'Peter Mandelson's Fixing of Keir Starmer’s Visit to Spytech Firm Palantir Raises Serious Questions'
Palantir was represented by a lobbying firm founded by Mandelson, Iain Overton and Max Colbert report
bylinetimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
If Mandelson is being investigated for his Epstein connections, he must also be investigated for his Thiel connections, because they ran a joint fund when Mandelson fixed Starmer's visit to Palantir
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/25/p...
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young me, vibing on neopets and runescape: ‘wow the internet is so cool i can't wait for the future’
the future: ‘we mostly argue over the diary of the world’s most famous nonce. also everything free harvests your data. also everything else is $11.99/mo. also we broke democracy.’
the future: ‘we mostly argue over the diary of the world’s most famous nonce. also everything free harvests your data. also everything else is $11.99/mo. also we broke democracy.’
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
young me, vibing on neopets and runescape: ‘wow the internet is so cool i can't wait for the future’
the future: ‘we mostly argue over the diary of the world’s most famous nonce. also everything free harvests your data. also everything else is $11.99/mo. also we broke democracy.’
the future: ‘we mostly argue over the diary of the world’s most famous nonce. also everything free harvests your data. also everything else is $11.99/mo. also we broke democracy.’
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Change that last digit to a 5 — #0005 — and you’ve got yourself a 50% transparent black on the go.
I've been working with CSS for more than 10 years and #TIL that apparently there is a hex color code for "transparent":
#0000
😮😮😮😮😮😮
#0000
😮😮😮😮😮😮
February 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Change that last digit to a 5 — #0005 — and you’ve got yourself a 50% transparent black on the go.
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January refill impact ♻️
Together, our refill community helped save 1333 single use bottles and packaging items in one month by choosing SESI refills.
Together, our refill community helped save 1333 single use bottles and packaging items in one month by choosing SESI refills.
February 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
January refill impact ♻️
Together, our refill community helped save 1333 single use bottles and packaging items in one month by choosing SESI refills.
Together, our refill community helped save 1333 single use bottles and packaging items in one month by choosing SESI refills.
'Keep pushing boundaries'
NO! NOT THOSE BOUNDARIES!
NO! NOT THOSE BOUNDARIES!
February 1, 2026 at 7:27 PM
'Keep pushing boundaries'
NO! NOT THOSE BOUNDARIES!
NO! NOT THOSE BOUNDARIES!
Zen browser recently introduced 'window sync'. You open a new window, and it's a clone of your existing window.
Firstly: Why?
Secondly: WHHHHHHY?
(Disable it in `about:config` using the `zen.window-sync.enabled` option if you hate it)
Firstly: Why?
Secondly: WHHHHHHY?
(Disable it in `about:config` using the `zen.window-sync.enabled` option if you hate it)
January 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Zen browser recently introduced 'window sync'. You open a new window, and it's a clone of your existing window.
Firstly: Why?
Secondly: WHHHHHHY?
(Disable it in `about:config` using the `zen.window-sync.enabled` option if you hate it)
Firstly: Why?
Secondly: WHHHHHHY?
(Disable it in `about:config` using the `zen.window-sync.enabled` option if you hate it)
The surprise at the end is unsurprising, only because of *gestures at the USA*
This video perfectly encapsulates my philosophy for renewable infrastructure:
"When we build things, which makes our lives easier, we improve the human condition".
That's renewable energy, HS2, active travel infrastructure, and heat pumps right there.
Oh, there's a neat surprise at the end, too.
"When we build things, which makes our lives easier, we improve the human condition".
That's renewable energy, HS2, active travel infrastructure, and heat pumps right there.
Oh, there's a neat surprise at the end, too.
January 30, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The surprise at the end is unsurprising, only because of *gestures at the USA*
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A hackathon for vibecoders
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM
A hackathon for vibecoders
When you unpack the Timerunner's parting box on retail on a character which unlocked all 3 of their artifacts.
Something that will never happen again in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com (unless Legion Remix returns).
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Something that will never happen again in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com (unless Legion Remix returns).
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January 24, 2026 at 2:10 PM
When you unpack the Timerunner's parting box on retail on a character which unlocked all 3 of their artifacts.
Something that will never happen again in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com (unless Legion Remix returns).
(Previous post deleted - image now has alt text)
Something that will never happen again in @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com (unless Legion Remix returns).
(Previous post deleted - image now has alt text)
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Expo SDK 55 beta is out now 🧪 (RN 0.83.1 + React 19.2)
♢ Legacy Architecture removed
♢ New default template (Native Tabs + /src/app)
♢ Hermes v1 opt-in
♢ Hermes bytecode diffing for smaller OTA updates
♢ More native Router features + better “Expo in native apps” support
expo.dev/changelog/sd...
♢ Legacy Architecture removed
♢ New default template (Native Tabs + /src/app)
♢ Hermes v1 opt-in
♢ Hermes bytecode diffing for smaller OTA updates
♢ More native Router features + better “Expo in native apps” support
expo.dev/changelog/sd...
Expo SDK 55 Beta is now available - Expo Changelog
Learn about the changes, how to try it out, and how to give feedback.
expo.dev
January 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Expo SDK 55 beta is out now 🧪 (RN 0.83.1 + React 19.2)
♢ Legacy Architecture removed
♢ New default template (Native Tabs + /src/app)
♢ Hermes v1 opt-in
♢ Hermes bytecode diffing for smaller OTA updates
♢ More native Router features + better “Expo in native apps” support
expo.dev/changelog/sd...
♢ Legacy Architecture removed
♢ New default template (Native Tabs + /src/app)
♢ Hermes v1 opt-in
♢ Hermes bytecode diffing for smaller OTA updates
♢ More native Router features + better “Expo in native apps” support
expo.dev/changelog/sd...
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Reposted by Scott P.
Reposted by Scott P.
Useful stuff - a Node.js script to download OS Open Data. Run it as a scheduled task to keep your stash up-to-date github.com/poggs/os-ope... #opendata #dataviz
GitHub - poggs/os-opendata-downloader: Scripted download of Ordnance Survey Open Data
Scripted download of Ordnance Survey Open Data. Contribute to poggs/os-opendata-downloader development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Useful stuff - a Node.js script to download OS Open Data. Run it as a scheduled task to keep your stash up-to-date github.com/poggs/os-ope... #opendata #dataviz
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Very neat open source city map poster generator (found via HN) github.com/originalanku... — here's St. Louis, MO
January 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Very neat open source city map poster generator (found via HN) github.com/originalanku... — here's St. Louis, MO
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You might have seen it in the past, but in case you haven't looked recently, GitHub has a couple really nice font sets:
Mona Sans & Hubot Sans:
github.com/mona-sans
Monaspace:
monaspace.githubnext.com
Mona Sans & Hubot Sans:
github.com/mona-sans
Monaspace:
monaspace.githubnext.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
You might have seen it in the past, but in case you haven't looked recently, GitHub has a couple really nice font sets:
Mona Sans & Hubot Sans:
github.com/mona-sans
Monaspace:
monaspace.githubnext.com
Mona Sans & Hubot Sans:
github.com/mona-sans
Monaspace:
monaspace.githubnext.com
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You know that annoying experience on mobile websites where you need to find the little close button and can't swipe a menu closed?
The solution is simpler than you think.
With basic CSS scroll APIs, you can get built-in interruptible swipe gestures 🥳
The solution is simpler than you think.
With basic CSS scroll APIs, you can get built-in interruptible swipe gestures 🥳
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
You know that annoying experience on mobile websites where you need to find the little close button and can't swipe a menu closed?
The solution is simpler than you think.
With basic CSS scroll APIs, you can get built-in interruptible swipe gestures 🥳
The solution is simpler than you think.
With basic CSS scroll APIs, you can get built-in interruptible swipe gestures 🥳
Starcraft 3: Same story as SC2, but ✨more monetisation✨
Windows Central has reported that StarCraft is likely to be the headline for BlizzCon 2026!
#StarCraft #BlizzCon
#StarCraft #BlizzCon
Is Blizzard Setting the Stage For a StarCraft Reveal at BlizzCon 2026?
Windows Central has reported that StarCraft is likely to be the headline for BlizzCon 2026!
www.wowhead.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Starcraft 3: Same story as SC2, but ✨more monetisation✨
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@andyburnham.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social what a fantastic book this is. Anyone who loves the north and is passionate about a more equal Britain should read it. Andy and Steve are brilliant
January 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
@andyburnham.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social what a fantastic book this is. Anyone who loves the north and is passionate about a more equal Britain should read it. Andy and Steve are brilliant
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While tailwind usage is up, website visits are down in the age of LLMs and they've had to fire 75% of the eng team
Tailwind is one of the most successful projects in the space, this is a bit sad
Tailwind is one of the most successful projects in the space, this is a bit sad
feat: add llms.txt endpoint for LLM-optimized documentation by quantizor · Pull Request #2388 · tailwindlabs/tailwindcss.com
Add /llms.txt endpoint that serves a concatenated, text-only version of all Tailwind CSS documentation pages optimized for Large Language Model consumption.
Extract text from MDX files, removing J...
github.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
While tailwind usage is up, website visits are down in the age of LLMs and they've had to fire 75% of the eng team
Tailwind is one of the most successful projects in the space, this is a bit sad
Tailwind is one of the most successful projects in the space, this is a bit sad
Seeing a video talking about literal dirt:
"Even the things which seem completely mundane are actually fascinating"
Seeing a video titled "what's coming to copilot in 2026":
"Even the things which seem completely mundane are actually fascinating"
Seeing a video titled "what's coming to copilot in 2026":
beavis from beavis and butthead is standing in front of a fire with the words let 's burn it below him
ALT: beavis from beavis and butthead is standing in front of a fire with the words let 's burn it below him
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Seeing a video talking about literal dirt:
"Even the things which seem completely mundane are actually fascinating"
Seeing a video titled "what's coming to copilot in 2026":
"Even the things which seem completely mundane are actually fascinating"
Seeing a video titled "what's coming to copilot in 2026":
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My mouse doesn't work properly because Logitech let one of their server certificates expire, so now their config software fails. What a time to be alive.
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
My mouse doesn't work properly because Logitech let one of their server certificates expire, so now their config software fails. What a time to be alive.