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Aaron(@aaron@chirp.zadzmo.org) says:
*KICKS DOOR DOWN*
Hey everyone! Hate AI web crawlers? Have some spare CPU cycles you want to use to punish them?
Meet Nepenthes!
https://zadzmo.org/code/nepenthes
This little guy runs nicely on low power hardware, and generates an infinite maze of what appear to be static files with no exit links. Web crawlers will merrily hop right in and just .... get stuck in there! Optional randomized delay to waste their time and conserve your CPU, optional markovbabble to poison large language models.
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Aaron(@aaron@chirp.zadzmo.org) says:
*KICKS DOOR DOWN*
Hey everyone! Hate AI web crawlers? Have some spare CPU cycles you want to use to punish them?
Meet Nepenthes!
https://zadzmo.org/code/nepenthes
This little guy runs nicely on low power hardware, and generates an infinite maze of what appear to be static files with no exit links. Web crawlers will merrily hop right in and just .... get stuck in there! Optional randomized delay to waste their time and conserve your CPU, optional markovbabble to poison large language models.
#篆引
第一次用永字牌的刀，刻起来果然很舒服(虽然可能是石头软硬适中造成的错觉)，西冷的印泥也很给力，铃印之后让俺刀法上的缺陷展露无遗。
缺陷还是笔画粗细不均，冲切不能应用到实际的线条上。刻了痕迹后，几乎是一直在用冲刀描边，倒圆角。
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Schall und Stille(@stephan@sonomu.club) says:
Well I did it.
Instead of sleeping, I spent the night writing an open letter to Mikey Shulman, the CEO of #suno.
https://schallundstille.de/2025/01/14/open-letter-to-mikey-shulman/
I am dog-tired, and boosts are greatly appreciated. :boost_requested: ❤️
#music #art #creativity #ccmusic
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Schall und Stille(@stephan@sonomu.club) says:
Well I did it.
Instead of sleeping, I spent the night writing an open letter to Mikey Shulman, the CEO of #suno.
https://schallundstille.de/2025/01/14/open-letter-to-mikey-shulman/
I am dog-tired, and boosts are greatly appreciated. :boost_requested: ❤️
#music #art #creativity #ccmusic
Post by 棘
alastair reynolds的这篇《Digital to Analogue》写的真心不错——将音乐节拍就是病毒，病毒感染宿主后会进一步控制宿主进行传播。“就暴露在新版声音结构(这里指下一代的病毒)下的个体而言，其脑电图模式出现了令人不安的变化，它把自己插入了他们的头部，成为了大脑电场中的驻波。”
病毒范式本身就是一种原病毒！
alastair reynolds的这篇《Digital to Analogue》写的真心不错——将音乐节拍就是病毒，病毒感染宿主后会进一步控制宿主进行传播。“就暴露在新版声音结构(这里指下一代的病毒)下的个体而言，其脑电图模式出现了令人不安的变化，它把自己插入了他们的头部，成为了大脑电场中的驻波。”
病毒范式本身就是一种原病毒！
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Chris Trottier(@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org) says:
This is the most exciting week on the Fediverse since the beginning of November 2022.
To be honest, not much happened in 2024. Sure, there were a few interesting developments, but compared to 2022 and 2023, last year was quiet. In fact, I didn’t spend much time talking about the Fediverse at all. Most of 2024, I focused on markets, video games, and music. Occasionally, I shared some news, but it wasn’t my main focus.
But today? Wow. A lot of major developments happened in a short span of time.
Eugen Rochko Resigning
The most shocking news: @Gargron@mastodon.social is stepping down as CEO of Mastodon and transferring all trademarks and copyrights to the Mastodon nonprofit. That’s huge.
Pixelfed & Meta Drama
There’s been a rush to Pixelfed due to recent moderation changes at Meta. Meta got caught removing links to PixelFed on Instagram, sparking an uproar. This backlash even caused PixelFed to trend on BlueSky.
Meta tried to walk back their actions, claiming it was a “mistake.” Let’s be real: they only backpedaled because people noticed. If Meta throttles PixelFed links while boasting about Threads joining the Fediverse, they undermine trust. They know this, so they reinstated the links.
Elon Musk & TikTok Rumors
Another major story: Reports suggest Elon Musk might buy TikTok. If the U.S. government bans TikTok, ByteDance will have to either shut down U.S. operations or sell. Increasingly, Musk looks like the buyer. Of course, nothing is certain until the deal is signed, but if it happens, expect a mass exodus from TikTok.
Loops.Video is Coming
The final bombshell: @dansup@mastodon.social, the mind behind PixelFed, announced the website for loops.video will go live this week.
I started using Loops today through TestFlight, and I’m blown away. It’s smooth, intuitive, and genuinely fun to use. Many were skeptical that a TikTok-like experience could work on an ActivityPub-enabled service, but I’m telling you: loops.video is amazing.
Here’s how I know it’s not just me: I gave it the “kid test.” I handed my phone to my 11-year-old daughter and said, “Have fun.” She was riveted. If an 11-year-old gets this excited about Loops, this platform has serious potential.
The Future of Video on the Fediverse
I’ve said this for a long time: video is critical for the Fediverse to succeed. Text-based platforms work for older generations, but kids live in the world of video. If we want the Fediverse to thrive with future generations, video has to be a major component.
PeerTube is great and has its fans, but it doesn’t hit the same way loops.video does. This is a different experience entirely.
A Huge Day for the Fediverse
Today, I’ve posted more about the Fediverse than I have in months. Between Mastodon’s leadership change, the PixelFed drama, the TikTok-Musk rumors, and the launch of loops.video, it’s been an incredible day.
And I believe the best is yet to come.
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Chris Trottier(@atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org) says:
This is the most exciting week on the Fediverse since the beginning of November 2022.
To be honest, not much happened in 2024. Sure, there were a few interesting developments, but compared to 2022 and 2023, last year was quiet. In fact, I didn’t spend much time talking about the Fediverse at all. Most of 2024, I focused on markets, video games, and music. Occasionally, I shared some news, but it wasn’t my main focus.
But today? Wow. A lot of major developments happened in a short span of time.
Eugen Rochko Resigning
The most shocking news: @Gargron@mastodon.social is stepping down as CEO of Mastodon and transferring all trademarks and copyrights to the Mastodon nonprofit. That’s huge.
Pixelfed & Meta Drama
There’s been a rush to Pixelfed due to recent moderation changes at Meta. Meta got caught removing links to PixelFed on Instagram, sparking an uproar. This backlash even caused PixelFed to trend on BlueSky.
Meta tried to walk back their actions, claiming it was a “mistake.” Let’s be real: they only backpedaled because people noticed. If Meta throttles PixelFed links while boasting about Threads joining the Fediverse, they undermine trust. They know this, so they reinstated the links.
Elon Musk & TikTok Rumors
Another major story: Reports suggest Elon Musk might buy TikTok. If the U.S. government bans TikTok, ByteDance will have to either shut down U.S. operations or sell. Increasingly, Musk looks like the buyer. Of course, nothing is certain until the deal is signed, but if it happens, expect a mass exodus from TikTok.
Loops.Video is Coming
The final bombshell: @dansup@mastodon.social, the mind behind PixelFed, announced the website for loops.video will go live this week.
I started using Loops today through TestFlight, and I’m blown away. It’s smooth, intuitive, and genuinely fun to use. Many were skeptical that a TikTok-like experience could work on an ActivityPub-enabled service, but I’m telling you: loops.video is amazing.
Here’s how I know it’s not just me: I gave it the “kid test.” I handed my phone to my 11-year-old daughter and said, “Have fun.” She was riveted. If an 11-year-old gets this excited about Loops, this platform has serious potential.
The Future of Video on the Fediverse
I’ve said this for a long time: video is critical for the Fediverse to succeed. Text-based platforms work for older generations, but kids live in the world of video. If we want the Fediverse to thrive with future generations, video has to be a major component.
PeerTube is great and has its fans, but it doesn’t hit the same way loops.video does. This is a different experience entirely.
A Huge Day for the Fediverse
Today, I’ve posted more about the Fediverse than I have in months. Between Mastodon’s leadership change, the PixelFed drama, the TikTok-Musk rumors, and the launch of loops.video, it’s been an incredible day.
And I believe the best is yet to come.
