Which of the following messaging systems do you use regularly? (Feel free to write in if there's a mobile-first IM protocol you use daily.)
πŸ†• blog! β€œThe Web Runs On Tolerance” If you've ever tried to write a computer program, you'll know the dread of a syntax error. An errant space and your code won't compile. Miss a semi-colon and the world collapses. Don't close your brackets and watch how the computer recoils in distress. The modern web isn't like that. You can make your HTML as malformed as you like and the web-browser will … πŸ‘€ Read more:
The Web Runs On Tolerance – Terence Eden’s Blog
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Do I have any Fedifriends in #Sydney? We're popping over for a visit this weekend and would love to grab a beer with you
You'll soon be able to order an HIV testing kit from the NHS app.
GOV.UK
Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
The government has launched a scheme that will see thousands of people benefit from improved HIV testing and treatment under a new action plan.
 Should hopefully help end HIV transmissions in England by 2030. image
Do you use #WordPress? Here's how to remove everything (I find) irritating about it.
A big list of things I disable in WordPress – Terence Eden’s Blog
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πŸ†• blog! β€œNow witness the power of this fully operational Fediverse!” How can you measure the popularity of a social network site? Perhaps by counting the number of active accounts, or the quality of the discourse, or even how many people reply to your witty memes. Me? I prefer to look at how many people visit my blog… πŸ‘€ Read more:
Now witness the power of this fully operational Fediverse! – Terence Eden’s Blog
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πŸ†• blog! β€œThe Peaceful Transfer of Power in Open Source Projects” Most of the people who run Open Source projects are mortal. Recent history shows us that they will all eventually die, or get bored, or win the lottery, or get sick, or be conscripted, or lose their mind. If you've ever visited a foreign country's national history museum, I… πŸ‘€ Read more:
The Peaceful Transfer of Power in Open Source Projects – Terence Eden’s Blog
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"Cynicism quietly becomes the national operating system."
This is public life in 2025, who would volunteer?
Why the BBC crisis is not just a reflection of some bad editorial decisions and why it matters
RE:
Mastodon
Eugen Rochko (@Gargron@mastodon.social)
Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of #Mastodon. Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how ...
 One of the things we don't talk about enough is how to secure the peaceful transition of power in open source projects. We've all seen BDFLs turn into mad kings. There are innumerable projects which have collapsed when the founder left. Hostile takeovers prevail in some communities. The whole Mastodon team should feel proud at this move. A clear structure, fair compensation, and a secure footing for the future. Onwards! View quoted note β†’
Well this is a slice of fried gold