Kerr Avonsen (she/her)
@kerravonsen.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy
Proudly leftist southpaw. Theist. Great-Aunt. Older than Star Trek, younger than Doctor Who. Artist. Artisan. Programmer. Occasional poet. Liable to spout […]
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Ways in which AOS Jim Kirk and MCU Tony Stark are similar:
* famous since birth
* probable child abuse
* wild and rebellious youth
* has trouble with authority figures
* flirts with anything that moves
* genius
* tends to feel guilty about things which he failed to prevent
* trauma, so much […]
* famous since birth
* probable child abuse
* wild and rebellious youth
* has trouble with authority figures
* flirts with anything that moves
* genius
* tends to feel guilty about things which he failed to prevent
* trauma, so much […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Ways in which AOS Jim Kirk and MCU Tony Stark are similar:
* famous since birth
* probable child abuse
* wild and rebellious youth
* has trouble with authority figures
* flirts with anything that moves
* genius
* tends to feel guilty about things which he failed to prevent
* trauma, so much […]
* famous since birth
* probable child abuse
* wild and rebellious youth
* has trouble with authority figures
* flirts with anything that moves
* genius
* tends to feel guilty about things which he failed to prevent
* trauma, so much […]
Reposted by Kerr Avonsen (she/her)
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl, caustically observed:
‘The "i" in "LLM" stands for intelligence.’
‘The "i" in "LLM" stands for intelligence.’
Containers, cloud, blockchain, AI – it's all the same old BS, says veteran Red Hatter
Containers, cloud, blockchain, AI – it's all the same old BS, says veteran Red Hatter
After decades in the trenches, this engineer is done with hype cycles
Opinion The real opponent of digital sovereignty is "enterprise IT" marketing, according to one Red Hat engineer who ranted entertainingly about the repeated waves of bullshit the industry hype cycle emits.…
dlvr.it
February 8, 2026 at 12:52 PM
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl, caustically observed:
‘The "i" in "LLM" stands for intelligence.’
‘The "i" in "LLM" stands for intelligence.’
"The real opponent of digital sovereignty is "enterprise IT" marketing, according to one Red Hat engineer who ranted entertainingly about the repeated waves of bullshit the industry hype cycle emits."
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl […]
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
"The real opponent of digital sovereignty is "enterprise IT" marketing, according to one Red Hat engineer who ranted entertainingly about the repeated waves of bullshit the industry hype cycle emits."
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl […]
‘Its predictive text turned up to 11. It can't even count. As Daniel Stenberg, author of curl […]
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things today.
1. Managed to put out the rubbish before dark.
2. Chris de Burgh 🎶 (I don't enjoy his more recent work as much as his earlier work, but he is still a Good Thing.)
3. AO3 (https://ao3.org)
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is […]
Three good things today.
1. Managed to put out the rubbish before dark.
2. Chris de Burgh 🎶 (I don't enjoy his more recent work as much as his earlier work, but he is still a Good Thing.)
3. AO3 (https://ao3.org)
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things today.
1. Managed to put out the rubbish before dark.
2. Chris de Burgh 🎶 (I don't enjoy his more recent work as much as his earlier work, but he is still a Good Thing.)
3. AO3 (https://ao3.org)
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is […]
Three good things today.
1. Managed to put out the rubbish before dark.
2. Chris de Burgh 🎶 (I don't enjoy his more recent work as much as his earlier work, but he is still a Good Thing.)
3. AO3 (https://ao3.org)
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is […]
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things today.
1. That I remembered to do this before midnight.
2. New music 🎶 (first album listened to, "Promises" by Floating Points; a combination of ambient, jazz and orchestral; odd but compelling)
3. While listening to that, I made a fair bit of […]
Three good things today.
1. That I remembered to do this before midnight.
2. New music 🎶 (first album listened to, "Promises" by Floating Points; a combination of ambient, jazz and orchestral; odd but compelling)
3. While listening to that, I made a fair bit of […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 7, 2026 at 10:35 AM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things today.
1. That I remembered to do this before midnight.
2. New music 🎶 (first album listened to, "Promises" by Floating Points; a combination of ambient, jazz and orchestral; odd but compelling)
3. While listening to that, I made a fair bit of […]
Three good things today.
1. That I remembered to do this before midnight.
2. New music 🎶 (first album listened to, "Promises" by Floating Points; a combination of ambient, jazz and orchestral; odd but compelling)
3. While listening to that, I made a fair bit of […]
[Politics, Worst Timeline]
This is not the worst timeline. The worst timeline is World War III. I think this is a low-probability outcome as we stand now.
The second-worst timeline is that the US economy crashes, triggering a global crash and a worldwide depression. The crashing of the US […]
This is not the worst timeline. The worst timeline is World War III. I think this is a low-probability outcome as we stand now.
The second-worst timeline is that the US economy crashes, triggering a global crash and a worldwide depression. The crashing of the US […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 7, 2026 at 5:26 AM
[Politics, Worst Timeline]
This is not the worst timeline. The worst timeline is World War III. I think this is a low-probability outcome as we stand now.
The second-worst timeline is that the US economy crashes, triggering a global crash and a worldwide depression. The crashing of the US […]
This is not the worst timeline. The worst timeline is World War III. I think this is a low-probability outcome as we stand now.
The second-worst timeline is that the US economy crashes, triggering a global crash and a worldwide depression. The crashing of the US […]
Northern desert wind
Outside an oven, baking
Grass a crispy brown
#dailyhaikuprompt - 7th Feb - North Wind - #haiku #poetry
Outside an oven, baking
Grass a crispy brown
#dailyhaikuprompt - 7th Feb - North Wind - #haiku #poetry
February 7, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Northern desert wind
Outside an oven, baking
Grass a crispy brown
#dailyhaikuprompt - 7th Feb - North Wind - #haiku #poetry
Outside an oven, baking
Grass a crispy brown
#dailyhaikuprompt - 7th Feb - North Wind - #haiku #poetry
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things from yesterday (oops again).
1. #bandcampfriday
2. Finally heard back from Richmond Repair Corner (#repaircafe) and had a good chat about what they do, what they expect of volunteers, and so on. I'll be a visitor at the next session, and hopefully a […]
Three good things from yesterday (oops again).
1. #bandcampfriday
2. Finally heard back from Richmond Repair Corner (#repaircafe) and had a good chat about what they do, what they expect of volunteers, and so on. I'll be a visitor at the next session, and hopefully a […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things from yesterday (oops again).
1. #bandcampfriday
2. Finally heard back from Richmond Repair Corner (#repaircafe) and had a good chat about what they do, what they expect of volunteers, and so on. I'll be a visitor at the next session, and hopefully a […]
Three good things from yesterday (oops again).
1. #bandcampfriday
2. Finally heard back from Richmond Repair Corner (#repaircafe) and had a good chat about what they do, what they expect of volunteers, and so on. I'll be a visitor at the next session, and hopefully a […]
Currently browsing Bandcamp for #bandcampfriday
I think I'd better stop at four albums...
I think I'd better stop at four albums...
February 7, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Currently browsing Bandcamp for #bandcampfriday
I think I'd better stop at four albums...
I think I'd better stop at four albums...
These patches and scars
Mended, not invisible
Lines written by life.
#dailyhaikuprompt - 6th Feb - Mend - #haiku #poetry
Mended, not invisible
Lines written by life.
#dailyhaikuprompt - 6th Feb - Mend - #haiku #poetry
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM
These patches and scars
Mended, not invisible
Lines written by life.
#dailyhaikuprompt - 6th Feb - Mend - #haiku #poetry
Mended, not invisible
Lines written by life.
#dailyhaikuprompt - 6th Feb - Mend - #haiku #poetry
It just occurred to me that buying refills which are sold in soft-plastic bags is actually more wasteful than buying originals which come in hard-plastic containers, because our local council can't/won't recycle soft plastics, but do recycle hard plastics. So the supposedly eco-friendly refills […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
It just occurred to me that buying refills which are sold in soft-plastic bags is actually more wasteful than buying originals which come in hard-plastic containers, because our local council can't/won't recycle soft plastics, but do recycle hard plastics. So the supposedly eco-friendly refills […]
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things from yesterday (oops!)
1. Had a lovely chat with the grocery delivery lady about her amazing nails, and the UV gel she used for them.
2. Immediately after she left, searching online for the product she mentioned brought up multiple results.
3. I upset […]
Three good things from yesterday (oops!)
1. Had a lovely chat with the grocery delivery lady about her amazing nails, and the UV gel she used for them.
2. Immediately after she left, searching online for the product she mentioned brought up multiple results.
3. I upset […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 5, 2026 at 10:42 PM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things from yesterday (oops!)
1. Had a lovely chat with the grocery delivery lady about her amazing nails, and the UV gel she used for them.
2. Immediately after she left, searching online for the product she mentioned brought up multiple results.
3. I upset […]
Three good things from yesterday (oops!)
1. Had a lovely chat with the grocery delivery lady about her amazing nails, and the UV gel she used for them.
2. Immediately after she left, searching online for the product she mentioned brought up multiple results.
3. I upset […]
Imposter catfish
Recycled urban legend
Catfishing meta
(I went down the rabbit hole of finding the origins of the term "Catfishing".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfishing
https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-catfish-and-cod/575170/27
Plus multiple self-help and sermon sites repeating the […]
Recycled urban legend
Catfishing meta
(I went down the rabbit hole of finding the origins of the term "Catfishing".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfishing
https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-catfish-and-cod/575170/27
Plus multiple self-help and sermon sites repeating the […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Imposter catfish
Recycled urban legend
Catfishing meta
(I went down the rabbit hole of finding the origins of the term "Catfishing".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfishing
https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-catfish-and-cod/575170/27
Plus multiple self-help and sermon sites repeating the […]
Recycled urban legend
Catfishing meta
(I went down the rabbit hole of finding the origins of the term "Catfishing".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfishing
https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-catfish-and-cod/575170/27
Plus multiple self-help and sermon sites repeating the […]
Lemon barley drink
Old-fashioned remedy for
Whatever ails you
#dailyhaikuprompt - 4th Feb - Barley - #haiku #poetry
Old-fashioned remedy for
Whatever ails you
#dailyhaikuprompt - 4th Feb - Barley - #haiku #poetry
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Lemon barley drink
Old-fashioned remedy for
Whatever ails you
#dailyhaikuprompt - 4th Feb - Barley - #haiku #poetry
Old-fashioned remedy for
Whatever ails you
#dailyhaikuprompt - 4th Feb - Barley - #haiku #poetry
Reposted by Kerr Avonsen (she/her)
Come and work with me! We’re looking for a Research Software Engineer to join the Oxford RSE group. Deadline 13th February.
https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
Vacancies
www.rse.ox.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Come and work with me! We’re looking for a Research Software Engineer to join the Oxford RSE group. Deadline 13th February.
https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
https://www.rse.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
#3goodthings @3goodthings
So much ick out there, I need to think of three good things.
1. Finally got out and did the errands that I've been procrastinating about for a week.
2. Bouncy shoes! (That is, running shoes which are just a little bit bouncy on my feet.)
3. The Ay-Triple-Cee […]
So much ick out there, I need to think of three good things.
1. Finally got out and did the errands that I've been procrastinating about for a week.
2. Bouncy shoes! (That is, running shoes which are just a little bit bouncy on my feet.)
3. The Ay-Triple-Cee […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
So much ick out there, I need to think of three good things.
1. Finally got out and did the errands that I've been procrastinating about for a week.
2. Bouncy shoes! (That is, running shoes which are just a little bit bouncy on my feet.)
3. The Ay-Triple-Cee […]
So much ick out there, I need to think of three good things.
1. Finally got out and did the errands that I've been procrastinating about for a week.
2. Bouncy shoes! (That is, running shoes which are just a little bit bouncy on my feet.)
3. The Ay-Triple-Cee […]
I can understand the anger of those who feel that doing things like making/wearing hats are are "virtue signalling" done so that the hatwearers can "assuage their conscience" without having to do much. But I find that their words echo hollowly because they never EVER give practical suggestions […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
I can understand the anger of those who feel that doing things like making/wearing hats are are "virtue signalling" done so that the hatwearers can "assuage their conscience" without having to do much. But I find that their words echo hollowly because they never EVER give practical suggestions […]
One of the cool things about ST-AOS (Star Trek: the Alternate Original Series) is that it retains continuity with the Original Series by making it a "changing history canon-divergence due to time travel". That enables it to be an interesting "what-if?" rather than being a remake; where the […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 AM
One of the cool things about ST-AOS (Star Trek: the Alternate Original Series) is that it retains continuity with the Original Series by making it a "changing history canon-divergence due to time travel". That enables it to be an interesting "what-if?" rather than being a remake; where the […]
Seeping groundwater
vital but invisible
quenched the thirst of trees.
#dailyhaikuprompt - Feb 4th - Soaked - #haiku #poetry
vital but invisible
quenched the thirst of trees.
#dailyhaikuprompt - Feb 4th - Soaked - #haiku #poetry
February 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Seeping groundwater
vital but invisible
quenched the thirst of trees.
#dailyhaikuprompt - Feb 4th - Soaked - #haiku #poetry
vital but invisible
quenched the thirst of trees.
#dailyhaikuprompt - Feb 4th - Soaked - #haiku #poetry
Ugh. Elevator nightmare. Running late for work, can't find the elevator (it's disguised); when I do, can't find the floor buttons (they are small and in the wrong place); when I do, it's already gone past my floor, but I press it anyway, but it refuses to stop on the way back down; I get out on […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Ugh. Elevator nightmare. Running late for work, can't find the elevator (it's disguised); when I do, can't find the floor buttons (they are small and in the wrong place); when I do, it's already gone past my floor, but I press it anyway, but it refuses to stop on the way back down; I get out on […]
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things this day.
1. Re-reading an old favourite story.
2. Spooky Men's Chorale 🎶
3. Chocolate.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any […]
Three good things this day.
1. Re-reading an old favourite story.
2. Spooky Men's Chorale 🎶
3. Chocolate.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things this day.
1. Re-reading an old favourite story.
2. Spooky Men's Chorale 🎶
3. Chocolate.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any […]
Three good things this day.
1. Re-reading an old favourite story.
2. Spooky Men's Chorale 🎶
3. Chocolate.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any […]
My rule of thumb for whether something is worth coding: if it takes more than three steps, write a script.
#computerprogramming #coding #computers
#computerprogramming #coding #computers
February 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
My rule of thumb for whether something is worth coding: if it takes more than three steps, write a script.
#computerprogramming #coding #computers
#computerprogramming #coding #computers
Reposted by Kerr Avonsen (she/her)
I'm so happy to be kicking off 2026 with a story in Chuck McKenzie's new Daft Notions Press horror anthology, "Humans from Earth" - where humans are the monsters!
I'm appearing with so many brilliant (and brilliantly scary) people, including Chuck, Jason Franks, and […]
[Original post on mas.to]
I'm appearing with so many brilliant (and brilliantly scary) people, including Chuck, Jason Franks, and […]
[Original post on mas.to]
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I'm so happy to be kicking off 2026 with a story in Chuck McKenzie's new Daft Notions Press horror anthology, "Humans from Earth" - where humans are the monsters!
I'm appearing with so many brilliant (and brilliantly scary) people, including Chuck, Jason Franks, and […]
[Original post on mas.to]
I'm appearing with so many brilliant (and brilliantly scary) people, including Chuck, Jason Franks, and […]
[Original post on mas.to]
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things just after midnight (oops).
1. Despite everything, Australia is still pretty good.
2. Balmy weather today, not hot.
3. Whoever invented crochet.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure […]
Three good things just after midnight (oops).
1. Despite everything, Australia is still pretty good.
2. Balmy weather today, not hot.
3. Whoever invented crochet.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure […]
Original post on mastodon.au
mastodon.au
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
#3goodthings @3goodthings
Three good things just after midnight (oops).
1. Despite everything, Australia is still pretty good.
2. Balmy weather today, not hot.
3. Whoever invented crochet.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure […]
Three good things just after midnight (oops).
1. Despite everything, Australia is still pretty good.
2. Balmy weather today, not hot.
3. Whoever invented crochet.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure […]