River
@riverseeber.net
Computer Science student. I run a blog where I talk about technology, political science, and anything interesting.
https://riverseeber.net/blog/
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River
@riverseeber.net
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Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
Hey y'all! Apparently I got some new followers yesterday after one or two of my posts did well. Thanks for the follows!
If you feel so inclined, go ahead and say hi in the comments! Optionally, you can also tell me anything about yourself:
- What's your favorite animal?
- What is it about fedi […]
If you feel so inclined, go ahead and say hi in the comments! Optionally, you can also tell me anything about yourself:
- What's your favorite animal?
- What is it about fedi […]
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Hey @FediTips, I've recently discovered a lil trick for following hashtags using lists. It only works for *some* tags, so it's not universal or anything, but maybe a useful workaround some folks might like:
There are some bot accounts on Fedi that will boost posts that use certain tags […]
There are some bot accounts on Fedi that will boost posts that use certain tags […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
February 4, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Hey @FediTips, I've recently discovered a lil trick for following hashtags using lists. It only works for *some* tags, so it's not universal or anything, but maybe a useful workaround some folks might like:
There are some bot accounts on Fedi that will boost posts that use certain tags […]
There are some bot accounts on Fedi that will boost posts that use certain tags […]
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https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/02/03/new-york-wants-to-ctrlaltdelete-your-3d-printer/
Wow, what a terrible law
Wow, what a terrible law
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/02/03/new-york-wants-to-ctrlaltdelete-your-3d-printer/
Wow, what a terrible law
Wow, what a terrible law
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I wrote a new blog post! It's about privacy, enshittification, and Big Tech, but more importantly, it's about what we need to do to stop it (or rather, how working on our own _isn't_ going to help anything).
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
February 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I wrote a new blog post! It's about privacy, enshittification, and Big Tech, but more importantly, it's about what we need to do to stop it (or rather, how working on our own _isn't_ going to help anything).
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
I wrote a new blog post! It's about privacy, enshittification, and Big Tech, but more importantly, it's about what we need to do to stop it (or rather, how working on our own _isn't_ going to help anything).
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
February 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I wrote a new blog post! It's about privacy, enshittification, and Big Tech, but more importantly, it's about what we need to do to stop it (or rather, how working on our own _isn't_ going to help anything).
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
I would seriously appreciate it if y'all would give it a read and share it around with […]
Happy to say that my week is finally over and I can enjoy a day of rest.
Here's my #3goodthings
1) Finished up a very painful assignment for my (very compressed schedule) intersession course.
2) I've got a blog post coming down the line soon that I feel very good about.
3) Bought some new […]
Here's my #3goodthings
1) Finished up a very painful assignment for my (very compressed schedule) intersession course.
2) I've got a blog post coming down the line soon that I feel very good about.
3) Bought some new […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
February 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Happy to say that my week is finally over and I can enjoy a day of rest.
Here's my #3goodthings
1) Finished up a very painful assignment for my (very compressed schedule) intersession course.
2) I've got a blog post coming down the line soon that I feel very good about.
3) Bought some new […]
Here's my #3goodthings
1) Finished up a very painful assignment for my (very compressed schedule) intersession course.
2) I've got a blog post coming down the line soon that I feel very good about.
3) Bought some new […]
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We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new onboarding experiment for #mastodon: Default Server Recommendations.
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 31, 2026 at 12:52 PM
We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new onboarding experiment for #mastodon: Default Server Recommendations.
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
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There's a lot going on in the United States. If you plan to exercise your legal right to protest, we kindly remind you to not RSVP online, "check in" on a social app, or share your name or email with protest organizers.
Protesting a tyrannical government is core to American culture, and […]
Protesting a tyrannical government is core to American culture, and […]
Original post on mastodon.neat.computer
mastodon.neat.computer
January 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM
There's a lot going on in the United States. If you plan to exercise your legal right to protest, we kindly remind you to not RSVP online, "check in" on a social app, or share your name or email with protest organizers.
Protesting a tyrannical government is core to American culture, and […]
Protesting a tyrannical government is core to American culture, and […]
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The @eff is setting up a push for e2e encryption. Worth doing.
https://encryptitalready.org/
#eff #privacy
https://encryptitalready.org/
#eff #privacy
Encrypt It Already
End-to-end encryption protects the privacy of your data.
encryptitalready.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
The @eff is setting up a push for e2e encryption. Worth doing.
https://encryptitalready.org/
#eff #privacy
https://encryptitalready.org/
#eff #privacy
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@riverpunk Just added your site to this "built with 11ty" showcase: https://11tybundle.dev/showcase/riverseeber-net/
River Seeber
11tybundle.dev
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 PM
@riverpunk Just added your site to this "built with 11ty" showcase: https://11tybundle.dev/showcase/riverseeber-net/
Syncing my Vimwiki directory across devices using git. Converting those text files into local web pages via a static site generator (11ty).
Deciding to take things to an even further level of ridiculousness by installing 11ty in Termux on my phone so I can run a local web server of my notes on […]
Deciding to take things to an even further level of ridiculousness by installing 11ty in Termux on my phone so I can run a local web server of my notes on […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 27, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Syncing my Vimwiki directory across devices using git. Converting those text files into local web pages via a static site generator (11ty).
Deciding to take things to an even further level of ridiculousness by installing 11ty in Termux on my phone so I can run a local web server of my notes on […]
Deciding to take things to an even further level of ridiculousness by installing 11ty in Termux on my phone so I can run a local web server of my notes on […]
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"... Intel Corporation, a partially state-owned enterprise with extensive links to the United States Republican Party and its armed wing, Department of War..."
January 25, 2026 at 5:36 AM
"... Intel Corporation, a partially state-owned enterprise with extensive links to the United States Republican Party and its armed wing, Department of War..."
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My best advice for all of us who are feeling afraid tonight:
Zoom in. Way way way in. For right now tonight.
You're home. You're safe. Food, clean water, a soft bed, and friends in your phone. For now, everything is fine and good and safe. Let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
Zoom in. Way way way in. For right now tonight.
You're home. You're safe. Food, clean water, a soft bed, and friends in your phone. For now, everything is fine and good and safe. Let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
January 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM
My best advice for all of us who are feeling afraid tonight:
Zoom in. Way way way in. For right now tonight.
You're home. You're safe. Food, clean water, a soft bed, and friends in your phone. For now, everything is fine and good and safe. Let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
Zoom in. Way way way in. For right now tonight.
You're home. You're safe. Food, clean water, a soft bed, and friends in your phone. For now, everything is fine and good and safe. Let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
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So #threads is now adding ads. We still have no idea how #bluesky will eventually monetize, but it's a company running on VC that it will eventually have to provide a return for.
The typical response to fedi is that it's fine but I wish it had this or that, and especially that it needs more […]
The typical response to fedi is that it's fine but I wish it had this or that, and especially that it needs more […]
Original post on liberal.city
liberal.city
January 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Chaya's new method for saying it's time for dinner: demonstrate that her bowl is empty by dropping a toy in it.
#dogstodon #dog #cutenesstherapy
#dogstodon #dog #cutenesstherapy
January 24, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Chaya's new method for saying it's time for dinner: demonstrate that her bowl is empty by dropping a toy in it.
#dogstodon #dog #cutenesstherapy
#dogstodon #dog #cutenesstherapy
So apparently people really liked my most recent blog post. It got posted on HackerNews and got almost 300 views in like, 4 hours.
Totally not complaining, but wow I don't even know how to wrap my head around that many people just like, reading my stuff?
For context, my second most read blog […]
Totally not complaining, but wow I don't even know how to wrap my head around that many people just like, reading my stuff?
For context, my second most read blog […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 24, 2026 at 6:28 AM
So apparently people really liked my most recent blog post. It got posted on HackerNews and got almost 300 views in like, 4 hours.
Totally not complaining, but wow I don't even know how to wrap my head around that many people just like, reading my stuff?
For context, my second most read blog […]
Totally not complaining, but wow I don't even know how to wrap my head around that many people just like, reading my stuff?
For context, my second most read blog […]
I've written a new blog about the internet, enshittification, and how the decline of our online experiences is due to policy failures and corporate malice, rather than because "social media is inherently bad".
I'd love it if everyone would give it a read!! Please feel free to boost! […]
I'd love it if everyone would give it a read!! Please feel free to boost! […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I've written a new blog about the internet, enshittification, and how the decline of our online experiences is due to policy failures and corporate malice, rather than because "social media is inherently bad".
I'd love it if everyone would give it a read!! Please feel free to boost! […]
I'd love it if everyone would give it a read!! Please feel free to boost! […]
Reset the counter y'all. Outlook is down.
![Meme format: Microsoft is a Cororation that turns [news headline] "Microsoft CEO claims 30% of its new code is written by AI" into [image of an outage timeline for Microsoft Outlook. The chart displays an outage starting 2 hours ago and still ongoing].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:igzrl3pkd6h6tomrnw667sow/bafkreie4nieedkhwa2gev3udg7ifqa3yolfqgnjd47ulppqx5qsnpc3iwm@jpeg)
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Reset the counter y'all. Outlook is down.
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Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions for getting nice Python support in VSCodium, without relying on any Microsoft extensions, I'd appreciate it it.
I know what a good setup is for VS Code, but I'm hitting the limits of what is reasonable without some kind of editor assist, so I guess I'd […]
I know what a good setup is for VS Code, but I'm hitting the limits of what is reasonable without some kind of editor assist, so I guess I'd […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
January 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions for getting nice Python support in VSCodium, without relying on any Microsoft extensions, I'd appreciate it it.
I know what a good setup is for VS Code, but I'm hitting the limits of what is reasonable without some kind of editor assist, so I guess I'd […]
I know what a good setup is for VS Code, but I'm hitting the limits of what is reasonable without some kind of editor assist, so I guess I'd […]
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so it turns out that when VS Code asks you “do you trust the authors of this folder?” what they mean is that it’ll auto-execute .vscode/tasks.json if it exists, which can include shell commands.
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 AM
so it turns out that when VS Code asks you “do you trust the authors of this folder?” what they mean is that it’ll auto-execute .vscode/tasks.json if it exists, which can include shell commands.
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
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FINALLY I GOT TO SEE THE AURORA!!!
It wasn't *quite* as bright as the phone camera suggests - but it was all visible to the naked eye.
Hamburg, Germany.
It wasn't *quite* as bright as the phone camera suggests - but it was all visible to the naked eye.
Hamburg, Germany.
January 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM
FINALLY I GOT TO SEE THE AURORA!!!
It wasn't *quite* as bright as the phone camera suggests - but it was all visible to the naked eye.
Hamburg, Germany.
It wasn't *quite* as bright as the phone camera suggests - but it was all visible to the naked eye.
Hamburg, Germany.
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Incredibly gorgeous day today in #vancouver
January 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Incredibly gorgeous day today in #vancouver
I bought a Raspberry Pi and a tiny little display screen for it like a year ago. Never was able to get the screen to work. It used a ribbon cable DSI thing. I found a thing on a forum somewhere, and I had resolved that the screen must've just been incompatible with the Raspberry Pi platform -- […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I bought a Raspberry Pi and a tiny little display screen for it like a year ago. Never was able to get the screen to work. It used a ribbon cable DSI thing. I found a thing on a forum somewhere, and I had resolved that the screen must've just been incompatible with the Raspberry Pi platform -- […]
Exactly. The solution to "AI" isn't ever going to be stronger copyright. The solution is to institute better privacy laws, and to actually enforce antitrust law that would prevent monopolies being big enough to do this kind of crap in the first place.
RE […]
RE […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Exactly. The solution to "AI" isn't ever going to be stronger copyright. The solution is to institute better privacy laws, and to actually enforce antitrust law that would prevent monopolies being big enough to do this kind of crap in the first place.
RE […]
RE […]
Trying to remind myself that as awesome as it is for me to be pursuing personal projects beyond what is expected of me in college, my worth is actually not determined by my ability to complete them, or put effort into them.
They're something that's extra and cool, not the new baseline normal […]
They're something that's extra and cool, not the new baseline normal […]
Original post on defcon.social
defcon.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Trying to remind myself that as awesome as it is for me to be pursuing personal projects beyond what is expected of me in college, my worth is actually not determined by my ability to complete them, or put effort into them.
They're something that's extra and cool, not the new baseline normal […]
They're something that's extra and cool, not the new baseline normal […]