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Fundación Cibervoluntarios @cibervoluntarios.bsky.social · 11h

Mastodon is a decentralised social network where users are in control.

As Andy Piper, Head of Communications, explains at #EmpoderaLIVE:

💬 “We are decentralised, and no one can own Mastodon.”

🔴 Watch it live now at ciber.be/yoRxO

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 8h

Fascinating #ApoliticalDay - mix of civic society and (ex) politicos trying to forge a new future.
Hope it can lead to positive change.

Apolitical @apolitical.bsky.social · 5d

This truly stellar line up features just some of the incredible speakers who will be joining us at Apolitical Day on 8 October in the heart of Westminster, London. 🌍 Will we see you there?

Terence Eden @edent.tel · 13h

An adequate spot for a working breakfast 😄

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Seve Savoie Teruel @techsev.bsky.social · 1d

My submission to the @nordcraft.com Bad UX World Cup competition: The Blackjack Date Picker

badux.lol

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 15h

"AI isn't a drill, and your users don't want holes"
shkspr.mobi/blog/2023/10...

AI isn't a drill, and your users don't want holes

shkspr.mobi

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Terence Eden’s Blog @shkspr.mobi · 1d

## How to *actually* test your readme

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/10/how-to-actually-test-your-readme/

If you've spent any time using Linux, you'll be used to installing software like this:

> The README says to download from this link. Huh, I'm not sure how […]

[Original post on shkspr.mobi]

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SocietyWorks @societyworks.org · 1d

Along with our parent charity @mysociety.bsky.social, we're pleased to now formally sponsor OpenStreetMap and MetaCPAN – two key external pieces of digital infrastructure that help us to run our services.

www.societyworks.org/2025/10/07/w...

We are now sponsoring OpenStreetMap and MetaCPAN

Along with our parent charity mySociety, SocietyWorks is now formally sponsoring OpenStreetMap and MetaCPAN – two key external pieces of digital infrastructure that help us to run our services.

www.societyworks.org

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

So many people appear to be self-radicalising with these stories.
Look at the source of this "news". They just pump out unfettered nonsense.
You'd think after the first fake claim, people would bounce.
But it is like the faithful staying true long after the prophesied judgement day didn't happen.

Full Fact @fullfact.org · 1d

We’ve spotted several videos being shared on social media claiming the TV licence fee is set to double for over-65s.

But this isn’t true.

The TV licence fee is not doubling for over 65s – Full Fact

A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed this isn’t true, contrary to claims being shared on social media.

fullfact.org

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

What a magnificent name!
What a magnificent friend!

OpenBenches @openbenches.org · 1d

Bench 40020

https://openbenches.org/bench/40020

2021
In honor of Judy Crump on her 70th Birthday.
A wonderful wife, mother, and friend to the wolves.

2021 In Honor Of Judy Crump On Her 70Th Birthday.

openbenches.org

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

New blog post: How to *actually* test your readme

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/10/how-to-actually-test-your-readme/

If you've spent any time using Linux, you'll be used to installing software like this: The README says to download from this link. Huh, I'm not sure how to unarchive .tar.xz …

How to *actually* test your readme

If you've spent any time using Linux, you'll be used to installing software like this: The README says to download from this link. Huh, I'm not sure how to unarchive .tar.xz files - guess I'll search for that. Right, it says run setup.sh hmm, that doesn't work. Oh, I need to set the permissions. What was the chmod command again? OK, that's working. Wait, it needs sudo. Let me run that again.…

shkspr.mobi

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

Would you mind adding alt text to your images?
You can toggle it at bsky.app/settings/acc...

bsky.app

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

This whole thread is why I endure the hellscape of social media.

This subthread (scroll up) is pure ART.

bsky.app/profile/pete...

Petes Sake @petessake.bsky.social · 1d

This is incredible posting, just fully pulling your pants down to the floor to take a shit standing up. I am awestruck.

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

New blog post: How to *actually* test your readme

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/10/how-to-actually-test-your-readme/

If you've spent any time using Linux, you'll be used to installing software like this: The README says to download from this link. Huh, I'm not sure how to unarchive .tar.xz …

How to *actually* test your readme

If you've spent any time using Linux, you'll be used to installing software like this: The README says to download from this link. Huh, I'm not sure how to unarchive .tar.xz files - guess I'll search for that. Right, it says run setup.sh hmm, that doesn't work. Oh, I need to set the permissions. What was the chmod command again? OK, that's working. Wait, it needs sudo. Let me run that again.…

shkspr.mobi

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Hadley Beeman @hadleybeeman.bsky.social · 1d

Starting day 1 of the W3C/IETF TAG & IAB workshop on Age-Based Restrictions on Content Access.

Adult content, alcohol, social media restrictions, advertising/tracking…We’re looking at the technical and architectural choices in solutions.

Screenshot: IAB/Workshop on Age-Based Restrictions on Content Access. (Link in next post)

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

Would you mind adding alt text to your images?
It means that people who can't see your pictures will have some idea of what they contain.

You can set it up at bsky.app/settings/acc...

bsky.app

Terence Eden @edent.tel · 1d

The word "Trainspotter" is an anagram of "I, Trans Potter".

If I were any good at art, I'd draw a cartoon trans Harry Potter noting down steam train numbers in their little book.

Morning!

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OpenBenches @openbenches.org · 1d

Bench 39999

https://openbenches.org/bench/39999

JULIE BAXTER
1967 - 2022
A Community Angel who selflessly helped the people of Amble Area.
Julie's determination and strength to get things done
during difficult times is an inspiration to all.
If this world had more like you, it would be a …

Julie Baxter 1967 - 2022 A Community Angel Who Se

openbenches.org

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Liz Lutgendorff @lizlutgendorff.bsky.social · 1d

Had some thoughts after reading @hayleygullen.com's graphic novel about her breast cancer treatment: lizlutgendorff.substack.com/p/can-you-ap...

Can you apply service design principles to fix a fragmented NHS?

Big thoughts sparked by Hayley Gullen

lizlutgendorff.substack.com

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

Anyway, here's my slightly fuller fact-check - and rant about the media's constant failings - shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/10...

You did no fact checking, and I must scream

I'm neither a journalist nor a professional fact checker but, the thing is, it's has never been easier to check basic facts. Yeah, sure, there's a world of misinformation out there, but it doesn't tak...

shkspr.mobi

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Terence Eden @edent.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 2d

My friends at Apolitical are hiring for a bunch of roles in the UK.
Some good technical and non-technical roles available.

Apply at https://apolitical.co/en/pages/careers
Or share with friends.

(Note - I don't work there, please don't ask me any questions […]

[Original post on mastodon.social]

Positions are London-based, unless stated, as we work in the office 3 days per week. We aren't currently hiring in the US. Applicants with an existing right to work strongly preferred, though not a deal breaker.

Bids and Frameworks Manager - closes 9th October

Product Design Lead - closes 12th October

Senior Partnerships Manager - closes 12th October

Product Design Lead - closes 12th October

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Hybrid) - rolling

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Remote UK) - rolling

Senior DevOps Engineer (Security Compliance specialist) (Hybrid) - rolling

Senior DevOps Engineer (Security Compliance specialist) (Remote UK) - rolling

Tech Lead - rolling

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

Thanks for the shout-out.

I think I (marginally) preferred Superman to F4. Both felt like I'd started at #17 in a long running series which I loved - no more origin stories!

The moral (and moralising) in both was excellent - but made Supes look like a dick (which is comic accurate)!

Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

I bloody love the lyric notes on Genius.

Ginger Spice steps forward, her hair flaming like a sunset. “If you put two and two together,” she sings, “you will see what our friendship is for.” Friendship—the unsung hero of love stories. It’s the algebra of the heart, solving for X when emotions collide. And if equations fail, well, there’s always the door—a way out or a way in, depending on perspective.

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

I emailed the Daily Express regarding their factually inaccurate article about Patricia Routledge.
I included as much evidence as I could that the quotes were fake.
This was their response.

Having reviewed the article, the publication is satisfied that it distinguishes between comment, conjecture and fact, by citing that the quotes come from Jay Speaks.

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

If you're looking for the clip (assuming it was broadcast) then it will probably be available on learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand

You (or a friend) need an academic licence for access though.

Great set of questions!

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Terence Eden @edent.tel · 2d

Robot Dinosaurs, obvs.

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