This might be a slightly controversial opinion here in the #fediverse —
We shouldn't feel guilty about the technology choices that we make. Just be mindful of what those choices are. The real danger isn't getting addicted to technology. It's not realizing if we have. So stay aware…but also, celebrate the magic!
This might be a slightly controversial opinion here in the #fediverse —
We shouldn't feel guilty about the technology choices that we make. Just be mindful of what those choices are. The real danger isn't getting addicted to technology. It's not realizing if we have. So stay aware…but also, celebrate the magic!
@jared we need a wider conversation about tracking ownership of brands, I think (hope) a lot of people would be terrified about just how much of our society is in the hands of about 20 corporations
Facebook owns Instagram and WhatsApp.
Obviously we all know that here, and are supporters of alternatives like PixelFed, Matrix, Signal, etc.
But a Pew survey shows it's not widely understood…in fact a majority of U.S adults have no idea that even when they're using Instagram or WhatsApp, the buck still ends with Zuck.
Happy 25th year, blogging https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/12/blogging-twenty-five-years-old-all-grown-up
Podcast Time!
A few years ago I suffered from acute depression. It was affecting my work and my quality of life. Today, I am doing much better, but I must remain vigilant not to slide back into old patterns and negative mindsets. As a creative freelancer, there are certain pitfalls which can have an adverse effect on my mental health. But NOTE: you don’t have to be a freelancer to appreciate today’s conversation! There’s a little something here for everybody. 🙂
Podcast Time!
A few years ago I suffered from acute depression. It was affecting my work and my quality of life. Today, I am doing much better, but I must remain vigilant not to slide back into old patterns and negative mindsets. As a creative freelancer, there are certain pitfalls which can have an adverse effect on my mental health. But NOTE: you don’t have to be a freelancer to appreciate today’s conversation! There’s a little something here for everybody. 🙂
Lil' bit of a different perspective on an iconic Portland bridge.
_Fremont Bridge_ #portland #oregonexplored
Heads up fellow OpenWeb.social-ites — getting an influx of spam accounts coming in from pawoo.net. So far it looks like their server is shutting the accounts down quickly, but if this ends up turning into a major headache, I may have to de-federate with pawoo. We'll see how it goes…
I can't believe I captured this image. It looks like something straight out of a travel brochure.
Really, the credit goes to Silver Falls State Park though—one of the most beautiful places I've visited yet in Oregon. I can't wait to go back in the spring when the volume of water going over the falls will no doubt be much greater!
Admin of OpenWeb.social, Writer, Podcaster, and Travel Vlogger. Enjoying life in Portland, OR and the beautiful Pacific Northwest.