Stephen Weber (mordel)
@stephen-weber.bsky.social
[mordel] in many places. Always in it for the social side. Software and engineering (sometimes at the same time). Bad at games, especially in cardboard. Moikka ja terve.
https://hachyderm.io/@mordel
https://hachyderm.io/@mordel
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2028 watch: The most effective ad for Prop 50 came not from Gavin Newsom. It came from AOC.
-Super PAC Future Forward found that Ocasio-Cortez's direct-to-camera ad did better than ads featuring Newsom — Prop 50's chief cheerleader — and Barack Obama.
www.axios.com/2025/11/16/a...
-Super PAC Future Forward found that Ocasio-Cortez's direct-to-camera ad did better than ads featuring Newsom — Prop 50's chief cheerleader — and Barack Obama.
www.axios.com/2025/11/16/a...
Scoop: AOC's ad outscores Newsom's in California redistricting campaign
The report is a sign the progressive star could be a formidable opponent against Newsom — even in his home state — in a presidential primary.
www.axios.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
2028 watch: The most effective ad for Prop 50 came not from Gavin Newsom. It came from AOC.
-Super PAC Future Forward found that Ocasio-Cortez's direct-to-camera ad did better than ads featuring Newsom — Prop 50's chief cheerleader — and Barack Obama.
www.axios.com/2025/11/16/a...
-Super PAC Future Forward found that Ocasio-Cortez's direct-to-camera ad did better than ads featuring Newsom — Prop 50's chief cheerleader — and Barack Obama.
www.axios.com/2025/11/16/a...
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When I think of A.I. I think of asbestos. To begin with everyone thought Asbestos was amazing, folk used it in everything. Then they started learning it was dangerous, research was done, they stopped using it, thou for some the damage was already done. Stop using A.I and limit the damage it's doing.
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
When I think of A.I. I think of asbestos. To begin with everyone thought Asbestos was amazing, folk used it in everything. Then they started learning it was dangerous, research was done, they stopped using it, thou for some the damage was already done. Stop using A.I and limit the damage it's doing.
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GIVEAWAY!
5 120 Play Point codes for @magiconline.bsky.social - 2 here, 2 on X, and 1 on 🧵 (you can enter all 3!).
Just:
1-Like
2-Follow
3-Repost
Winners chosen tomorrow, Oct 2, around 11:59pm ET.
#MTGOCreator
5 120 Play Point codes for @magiconline.bsky.social - 2 here, 2 on X, and 1 on 🧵 (you can enter all 3!).
Just:
1-Like
2-Follow
3-Repost
Winners chosen tomorrow, Oct 2, around 11:59pm ET.
#MTGOCreator
October 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
GIVEAWAY!
5 120 Play Point codes for @magiconline.bsky.social - 2 here, 2 on X, and 1 on 🧵 (you can enter all 3!).
Just:
1-Like
2-Follow
3-Repost
Winners chosen tomorrow, Oct 2, around 11:59pm ET.
#MTGOCreator
5 120 Play Point codes for @magiconline.bsky.social - 2 here, 2 on X, and 1 on 🧵 (you can enter all 3!).
Just:
1-Like
2-Follow
3-Repost
Winners chosen tomorrow, Oct 2, around 11:59pm ET.
#MTGOCreator
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Excellent reporting from Heated and Atmos.
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
Fossil fuel billionaires are bankrolling the anti-trans movement
An investigation shared exclusively with Atmos and HEATED finds that 80% of anti-trans organizations receive fossil fuel funding.
heated.world
September 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Excellent reporting from Heated and Atmos.
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
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New from 404 Media: we obtained data showing that CBP flew its drones, which include a fleet of MQ-9 Predator drones, for ICE at least 50 times over a single year. Also flew a drone for the Office of the President. Data in here:
www.404media.co/cbp-flew-dro...
www.404media.co/cbp-flew-dro...
September 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New from 404 Media: we obtained data showing that CBP flew its drones, which include a fleet of MQ-9 Predator drones, for ICE at least 50 times over a single year. Also flew a drone for the Office of the President. Data in here:
www.404media.co/cbp-flew-dro...
www.404media.co/cbp-flew-dro...
I’ve truly enjoyed this artist’s work, and $10 for some incredible emotional vistas is totally worth it. Really, check out their feed and consider supporting them!
The digital files of my works are selling @10 usd today also.
Anyone interested in collecting them can DM me
Anyone interested in collecting them can DM me
September 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’ve truly enjoyed this artist’s work, and $10 for some incredible emotional vistas is totally worth it. Really, check out their feed and consider supporting them!
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Massive NPM supply chain attack puts crypto transactions at risk
September 8, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=massive-npm-supply-chain-attack-puts-crypto-transactions-at-risk
September 8, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=massive-npm-supply-chain-attack-puts-crypto-transactions-at-risk
September 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Massive NPM supply chain attack puts crypto transactions at risk
September 8, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=massive-npm-supply-chain-attack-puts-crypto-transactions-at-risk
September 8, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=massive-npm-supply-chain-attack-puts-crypto-transactions-at-risk
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If you can track the boat on camera to slaughter everyone aboard then you can track the boat on camera to intercept the boat and arrest them
Don't feel like doing a repost that puts the murder video on the timeline yet again but do feel like repeating the point that the president just straight-up assassinated 11 people for supposedly doing something that wouldn't be a death-penalty crime if they were caught and convicted
September 3, 2025 at 2:56 AM
If you can track the boat on camera to slaughter everyone aboard then you can track the boat on camera to intercept the boat and arrest them
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The victim-blaming logic for ChatGPT and related “AI” tools has already been established. When the technology puts people in danger, even deadly danger, folks will say it’s the user’s fault for trusting the technology—even as the media, the industry, workplaces and even schools encourage that trust
August 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The victim-blaming logic for ChatGPT and related “AI” tools has already been established. When the technology puts people in danger, even deadly danger, folks will say it’s the user’s fault for trusting the technology—even as the media, the industry, workplaces and even schools encourage that trust
This tells me all I need to know about how well Magic: the Gathering's "Arena Direct" events are doing. They just added a new tier for buying lots of gems, suggesting customer need to do so. #magicthegathering #magicarena
July 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This tells me all I need to know about how well Magic: the Gathering's "Arena Direct" events are doing. They just added a new tier for buying lots of gems, suggesting customer need to do so. #magicthegathering #magicarena
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fun news! I was laid off from Twilio.
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
July 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
fun news! I was laid off from Twilio.
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
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Book people: the following small presses have just lost funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Please consider supporting them!
A Thread.
A Thread.
July 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Book people: the following small presses have just lost funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Please consider supporting them!
A Thread.
A Thread.
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Since I haven't seen anyone talking about it, I think it's useful go situate Alligator Alcatraz in the context of the LAST time the US conducted a major ethnic cleansing in the Everglades.
The Seminole Wars spanned nearly fifty years, one of the signatures of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
The Seminole Wars spanned nearly fifty years, one of the signatures of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
July 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Since I haven't seen anyone talking about it, I think it's useful go situate Alligator Alcatraz in the context of the LAST time the US conducted a major ethnic cleansing in the Everglades.
The Seminole Wars spanned nearly fifty years, one of the signatures of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
The Seminole Wars spanned nearly fifty years, one of the signatures of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.
Iran
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...
www.ricksteves.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.
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I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides
docs.google.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
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Junior dev: I’m bummed by how little of the code I write will ever run in production
Senior dev: I’m horrified by how much of the code I’ve written is still running in production
Senior dev: I’m horrified by how much of the code I’ve written is still running in production
June 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Junior dev: I’m bummed by how little of the code I write will ever run in production
Senior dev: I’m horrified by how much of the code I’ve written is still running in production
Senior dev: I’m horrified by how much of the code I’ve written is still running in production
Reminded of the wisdom of gardening: you have to replant. No matter what happened last year or over winter. Some years are easier and some harder, but you still have to go out and do the work. It’s hard this year, but it’s good to look forward to something we put in, intentionally.
April 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Reminded of the wisdom of gardening: you have to replant. No matter what happened last year or over winter. Some years are easier and some harder, but you still have to go out and do the work. It’s hard this year, but it’s good to look forward to something we put in, intentionally.
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Very excited to share these new pins! I couldn't find my favourite version of the transbian flag as a pin already, so I decided to make them myself. Please share these around so that other people can find and enjoy them too! canopyrobin.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
February 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Very excited to share these new pins! I couldn't find my favourite version of the transbian flag as a pin already, so I decided to make them myself. Please share these around so that other people can find and enjoy them too! canopyrobin.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
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Today at a Foreign Affairs Committee briefing on USAID I asked Trump's head of USAID Pete Marocco, as the overseer of democracy and free elections programming globally, whether he was at the Capitol on January 6th.
He refused to say no.
He refused to say no.
Closely approaching the Streisand effect.
🚨This is their 2nd attempt at removing this image🚨
Why don't they want you to see this pic of Trump appointee Pete Marocco and wife, Merritt Corrigan, before they crawl through a broken Capitol window?
instagram.com/stories/high... Timecode: 9:08
🚨This is their 2nd attempt at removing this image🚨
Why don't they want you to see this pic of Trump appointee Pete Marocco and wife, Merritt Corrigan, before they crawl through a broken Capitol window?
instagram.com/stories/high... Timecode: 9:08
March 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today at a Foreign Affairs Committee briefing on USAID I asked Trump's head of USAID Pete Marocco, as the overseer of democracy and free elections programming globally, whether he was at the Capitol on January 6th.
He refused to say no.
He refused to say no.
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1. The far right is falsely spreading that a new study shows that surgery "doubles depression" for transgender people.
This is an egregious misreading of the study, which does not look at transgender people before and after surgery.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Lets dig in.
This is an egregious misreading of the study, which does not look at transgender people before and after surgery.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Lets dig in.
Debunked: No, New Study Does Not Show Transgender Surgeries Double Depression
The study, which has been paraded around right-wing media sources, does not evaluate the impact of surgery on transgender depression rates.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
1. The far right is falsely spreading that a new study shows that surgery "doubles depression" for transgender people.
This is an egregious misreading of the study, which does not look at transgender people before and after surgery.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Lets dig in.
This is an egregious misreading of the study, which does not look at transgender people before and after surgery.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Lets dig in.
This quote hit me pretty hard today:
“I’m so angry, I could burn the world”
“Unfortunately, someone else has burned it. We need to unburn it”
Witch King by @marthawells.com
“I’m so angry, I could burn the world”
“Unfortunately, someone else has burned it. We need to unburn it”
Witch King by @marthawells.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This quote hit me pretty hard today:
“I’m so angry, I could burn the world”
“Unfortunately, someone else has burned it. We need to unburn it”
Witch King by @marthawells.com
“I’m so angry, I could burn the world”
“Unfortunately, someone else has burned it. We need to unburn it”
Witch King by @marthawells.com
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We knew this was coming.
We've been preparing for months.
Call your reps. Don't give them rest.
And you don't need to wait and hold your breath on a bill like this - take sensible precautions NOW. This article offers dozens of places to start.
We've been preparing for months.
Call your reps. Don't give them rest.
And you don't need to wait and hold your breath on a bill like this - take sensible precautions NOW. This article offers dozens of places to start.
March 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We knew this was coming.
We've been preparing for months.
Call your reps. Don't give them rest.
And you don't need to wait and hold your breath on a bill like this - take sensible precautions NOW. This article offers dozens of places to start.
We've been preparing for months.
Call your reps. Don't give them rest.
And you don't need to wait and hold your breath on a bill like this - take sensible precautions NOW. This article offers dozens of places to start.
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1. On Friday Night, it became apparent that historic LGBTQ+ clinic Whitman-Walker in DC had erased trans care and resources from it's website.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
No More Compliance: Historic LGBT Clinic Whitman-Walker's Erasing Of Trans People A Step Too Far
On Friday night, it became widely known that several links to gender affirming care and transgender resources disappeared from Whitman-Walker's website. Their stated reason is harmful to us all.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
1. On Friday Night, it became apparent that historic LGBTQ+ clinic Whitman-Walker in DC had erased trans care and resources from it's website.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The stated reason is harmful to us all.
I make my case against it, and other orgs, erasing us for federal dollars.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Why is #SiteReliabilityEngineering its own discipline? What makes #SRE different from other aspects of the software industry? Today I had an example I wanted to share about the thought process that goes into my SRE work.
February 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Why is #SiteReliabilityEngineering its own discipline? What makes #SRE different from other aspects of the software industry? Today I had an example I wanted to share about the thought process that goes into my SRE work.
For weeks I've been looking for a novella or short story I read years ago, and I finally found it on accident. Searches didn't help, LLM conversations didn't help. Where was it? Humble Bundle. A book I bought there in 2014. I'm delighted!
February 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
For weeks I've been looking for a novella or short story I read years ago, and I finally found it on accident. Searches didn't help, LLM conversations didn't help. Where was it? Humble Bundle. A book I bought there in 2014. I'm delighted!