Nostr notes by Alison Wilder

ha! Well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :) My feet ...

2026-10-29T13:18:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…hryn
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ha! Well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)

My feet were always too hot/cold, and I also have issues with foot cramps that good socks (and a lot of other attention) really help with. Also, I got holes in my socks constantly. Also I am neurodivergent af and really sensitive to clothes-touching-me-wrong stuff. :laughing:

But yeah, if you never think about your socks anyway, I agree with your original stance.

ha, to each their own! Socks are one of those things where I buy ...

2026-10-29T13:10:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…r6a7
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ha, to each their own! Socks are one of those things where I buy the nicest ones I can because it makes my whole life better. The first time I bought some nice-ass wool socks and wore them for awhile, I was like, "uh-oh, now I have to have a sock budget."

Vote Alison for durable wool socks for everyone! :laughing:

oh god help me, me too. There are some things about my MPC that ...

2026-10-27T20:44:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…vxs3
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oh god help me, me too. There are some things about my MPC that drive me absolutely crazy that could be fixed in a jiffy if someone bothered. I think waiting is the prudent choice, but I don't think alternative firmware is going anywhere, so I imagine I'll eventually try it.

Kristoffer Lislegaard (npub1jlx…tlw0)

Put me down for Monday Nov 9th at 9pm UTC (4pm EST). Thanks Mel! ...

2026-10-26T17:58:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…l4fn
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Put me down for Monday Nov 9th at 9pm UTC (4pm EST). Thanks Mel!

Edit: here's the info you need, I think: https://drive.proton.me/urls/F5SEZYNN14#l6qVOBWsw6lz

Elif Yalvac (npub1tlf…fllt)

somehow @npub1tlf…fllt's can-do attitude rubbed off on me ...

2026-10-26T12:30:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…ta68
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somehow Elif Yalvac (npub1tlf…fllt)'s can-do attitude rubbed off on me :)

y'know, I was stopping myself doing this, but I just played ...

2026-10-26T12:29:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…0c62
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y'know, I was stopping myself doing this, but I just played an improvised set IRL, so maybe I should do it again for video/internet people! I am available any time you have open, can you put me in "best available"? :laughing:

RE: https://mastodon.social/@hanjabanja/117484957078295694 ...

2026-10-22T14:22:37Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@hanjabanja/117484957078295694

Perspective.

I double-checked, and this is 100% accurate for the US. In 1988, Ronald Reagan signed the Women's Business Ownership Act, which required banks in every state to allow women to apply for business loans by themselves.

I know progress feels slow, and it is, but this just wasn't that long ago. I'm an elder millennial, and my mom talks about not being able to apply for credit, etc. without my dad in the early 70s.

oh sorry, somehow missed that you were specifically looking for ...

2026-10-22T13:54:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…fylh
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oh sorry, somehow missed that you were specifically looking for Linux/BSD podcasts! That one is...not. :laughing:

I am always on the lookout for this as well. I know there must be ...

2026-10-22T13:20:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…ku06
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I am always on the lookout for this as well. I know there must be tons out there! The normal, nerdy people just aren't worried about marketing themselves (which usually turns into a process that changes what you produce, imo), so they're hard to find without personal connections.

I'm in a book club with a guy who has a nerdy podcast with his brother called Kendall Bookworms. It is super chill and if you happen to like the guys it's a cool vibe.

Random link: https://kendallbookworms.podbean.com/

Just wanted to give the heroes in this thread a quick update: ...

2026-10-21T19:09:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…9ype
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Just wanted to give the heroes in this thread a quick update: this is what you were providing recommendations for. :)

The Hollows is my upcoming school for the creative exploration of sound and music, opening up in SW New Hampshire in January 2027.

(This website is brand spanking new, so please let me know if you see or experience any issues.)

https://thehollows.org

#ElectronicMusic #ExperimentalMusic

Just want to say a huge, all-caps THANK YOU to everyone who has ...

2026-10-20T16:51:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…jrd4
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Just want to say a huge, all-caps THANK YOU to everyone who has responded so far. There are so many great ideas in this thread that absolutely would not have occurred to me. <333

I need help from the electronic music hive mind! What are the ...

2026-10-20T13:24:36Z

I need help from the electronic music hive mind!

What are the electronic instruments you've played over the years that are DEAD SIMPLE to use? Meaning, a person with no experience could walk up to it and quickly and intuitively move some knobs around, poke around a bit, and start exploring the instrument?

Samplers, synths, drum machines, and recording tech suggestions are all welcome. Boost if your followers would know about this pleeease! <3

#synthesizer #electronicMusic

RE: https://mastodon.social/@headfirstonly/117467040238223160 I ...

2026-10-19T18:44:48Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@headfirstonly/117467040238223160

I got a couple of these today too. The Bandcamp notification email does a good job of pointing out that Bandcamp will never ask you for verification, etc., but I'm sure a lot of people won't read that part and will blindly click on the link.

After years of investigation, I can confidently report that ...

2026-10-19T18:43:02Z

After years of investigation, I can confidently report that Ultravox sucks.

I will not be taking questions at this time.

you are definitely not the only one, most people clearly like ...

2026-10-19T13:15:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…ytf3
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you are definitely not the only one, most people clearly like them. Just not the crotchety-ass nerds of the Fedi, who I love and treasure! :laughing:

Lol small town life. Email from the town: > A gate has been ...

2026-10-08T20:27:13Z

Lol small town life. Email from the town:

> A gate has been installed on the driveway serving the City of Keene’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), near the Dillant-Hopkins Airport terminal. Beginning Friday, October 9, 2026, the gate will be locked outside normal business hours to restrict nighttime vehicle access.

> The change follows reports of nighttime activity on the driveway, including drag racing, burnouts and donuts. The City has also observed skid marks and pavement damage.

your post is 3 posts above this in my timeline and now I ...

2026-10-08T11:14:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…s97l
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your post is 3 posts above this in my timeline and now I don't know whether or not I should look back in anger

https://social.eurybia.osx.ninja/@movieposterbot/statuses/01M4DGHHXPMRJ0C16CSKMQF1VH

I absolutely love this conceptually. But I also know I'll ...

2026-10-06T13:00:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…25jc
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I absolutely love this conceptually. But I also know I'll never use it, because my brain will have to conjure up the phrase "normal tools" to find it. I could put it in my bookmarks manager, but that's where websites go to die.

The only place I can organize stuff is in my own house, physically and digitally. I know where my files are, pretty much, but that's about it.

I do not like this state of affairs, but that is my reality. I'm Alison, and I'm a search addict.

I have an android tablet now and have been having fun doing some ...

2026-10-05T16:30:50Z

I have an android tablet now and have been having fun doing some super amateur digital art stuff. Anybody have any tips for fun quirky apps to do that with? I've been trying out some of the big standard ones, so I'm looking more for strange things that probably aren't very popular, lol. Nb: not an artist

Prefer privacy conscious, but am willing to compromise because this device doesn't have real stuff on it.

Boosts welcome if you think your followers would know about this.

It's really sad that the places where people go to care for ...

2026-10-02T02:28:32Z

It's really sad that the places where people go to care for each other, like schools and hospitals, are the most miserable places in our country. That seems patently unnecessary to me. We can do better.

#uspol

RE: https://mastodon.social/@cantspell/117333118747351402 ...

2026-09-25T19:22:21Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@cantspell/117333118747351402

sometimes these really hit

I wish "doing" rhymed with "boing" but I guess ...

2026-09-15T18:44:45Z

I wish "doing" rhymed with "boing" but I guess it's too much to ask to live in a world that whimsical

we don't say anything remotely that cool in the good ol' ...

2026-09-14T23:17:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…t4u7
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we don't say anything remotely that cool in the good ol' puritannical USofA

It's also a beautiful moment in the almost-fall garden ...

2026-09-11T22:27:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…n8te
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It's also a beautiful moment in the almost-fall garden

#gardening #autumn #bloomscrolling

It feels like everything in my life is undergoing some kind of ...

2026-09-11T22:10:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…qvjj
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It feels like everything in my life is undergoing some kind of subtle transition, kind of like summer to fall. Today has been a day of mentally starting new things after focusing on wrapping up old ones. A good day.

No radical changes here, mind you. Just adjustments.

It's sittin' weather. ...

2026-09-11T22:06:06Z

It's sittin' weather.

So who is young and making smart ("conscious") hip-hop ...

2026-09-11T18:03:48Z

So who is young and making smart ("conscious") hip-hop right now? Like, who is the modern equivalent of Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and that crowd? (If that's even a reasonable question)

#hiphop

Hi fiber people! My mom saw a cool idea on a fiber arts ...

2026-09-02T14:13:39Z

Hi fiber people! My mom saw a cool idea on a fiber arts newsletter and would like to pursue it with a friend, but the only place the newsletter linked to was Instagram, and my mom won't use Instagram.

So I'm asking here on her behalf: does anyone have any links where she could see examples/stories of people making Little Free Fiber Libraries? (Like Little Free Libraries, but for fiber arts.)

Links/personal experience/boosts appreciated!

#AskFedi #knitting #FiberArts #Library

I love this dood! Something about this makes me really want to ...

2026-08-30T16:09:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…zs9k
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I love this dood! Something about this makes me really want to hear what they sound like.

In which I promote our #NHAMFest26 performance on my blog. Links ...

2026-08-24T12:53:27Z

In which I promote our #NHAMFest26 performance on my blog. Links + deets in the post.

https://alisonwilder.com/streaming-performance-this-week/

radio free fedi (npub1568…d5ss) [@nham](https://nham.co.uk )

I have been EXACTLY where you are. Push through, having a perfect ...

2026-08-23T19:43:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…ffnu
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I have been EXACTLY where you are. Push through, having a perfect music library is glorious.

And when you want to kill even more time, check this out. https://github.com/NeptuneHub/AudioMuse-AI

(Don't worry, it's not *that* kind of AI.)

I just watched this long-form interview with @npub1q0j…x3m8 ...

2026-08-19T12:34:57Z

I just watched this long-form interview with Gil Duran (npub1q0j…x3m8) about his book The Nerd Reich on Democracy Now. Good stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg7YNUbaV-8

I got this vacuum sealer for 15 bucks or so at Aldi at the end of ...

2026-08-11T19:39:47Z

I got this vacuum sealer for 15 bucks or so at Aldi at the end of last summer. I don't know why I didn't break it out earlier. It's so great!

And yes, I do have green beans coming out my ears. Thank you for asking.

#gardening

makes sense! There's also the curation issue. Most things you ...

2026-08-11T09:53:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…d8m0
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makes sense! There's also the curation issue. Most things you hear in other places has been in some way curated (even in the case of algorithms). On these services it's just the artist saying, "I made this!"

Another theory is that maybe you only like really slick music ...

2026-08-10T18:54:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…asfw
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Another theory is that maybe you only like really slick music that is very expensive to produce. That's tough and mostly impossible for indie artists, so if that's your thing, those places might not be your best bet.

2/2

I would say the repeated listens are a key. So the question is, ...

2026-08-10T18:54:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…yqfv
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I would say the repeated listens are a key. So the question is, do you have a way to add that music to a place where you're going to hear it again?

People have really come to rely on algorithms for repeating things that they've demonstrated they liked. If that's you and you want to listen to stuff outside of the algorithm, you'll have to find a way to make it happen for yourself.

1/x

have you tried killing ibus before starting bitwig? you can do it ...

2026-08-02T15:35:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…c8ct
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have you tried killing ibus before starting bitwig? you can do it temporarily with

ibus exit

also yes to Debian, for real. It's the best.

2026-08-02T14:40:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…2w8a
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also yes to Debian, for real. It's the best.

Today's haul! Pole beans are going off, bush beans are now ...

2026-08-01T14:30:46Z

Today's haul! Pole beans are going off, bush beans are now producing, and I'm getting my first plum tomatoes.

Slicing tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are still not ripened, but hopefully soon.

And of course there's always zucchini. One of them hid from me for a few extra days.

#gardening #NewEngland

RE: https://social.panic.com/@cabel/116987028774035194 The fact ...

2026-08-01T13:49:02Z

RE: https://social.panic.com/@cabel/116987028774035194

The fact that this works on people is horrifying. I honestly had no idea.

quoting
note13yu…7nsn

the temu app will be studied for generations.

i opened the app, and recorded this unedited, nearly two minute, launch sequence. it somehow just gets funnier and more absurd

RE: https://scholar.social/@jrhawley/116983080426833117 ...

2026-07-26T01:18:02Z

RE: https://scholar.social/@jrhawley/116983080426833117

"These people want money and they want power and they want revenge, and no amount of evidence or reasoned argument is going to slow them down. Save your breath.

Instead, it’s time for politics."

RE: https://mefi.social/@best_of_mltshp/116983321703348021 This ...

2026-07-26T00:03:56Z

RE: https://mefi.social/@best_of_mltshp/116983321703348021

This is perfect

ha! Excellent point @npub1nuu…gjr3 @npub1u8g…4ejr

2026-07-15T21:20:43Z

In reply to nevent1q…ju08
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ha! Excellent point

Meljoann (npub1nuu…gjr3) wordsmith‽ ⁂ (npub1u8g…4ejr)

this is so very cool! Just curious...did the work on Proton that ...

2026-07-15T19:55:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…uanz
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this is so very cool! Just curious...did the work on Proton that Valve did for SteamOS further this effort at all?

peter KIRN (npub1u2e…wtea)

oh, nice! Yes, that's what I've seen in my AI-addled ...

2026-07-09T14:19:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…fjgw
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oh, nice! Yes, that's what I've seen in my AI-addled brother. So disturbing.

gotcha. I'd say that's pretty similar in general to the ...

2026-07-09T14:08:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…tazx
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gotcha. I'd say that's pretty similar in general to the take that the guy in the video expresses re utility.

I certainly would not assume that the problem has already been solved in pieces and that an LLM will put it together. Sure, LLMs have done that a couple of times, and impressively. But there are a lot more problems that they have not solved, so I don't see the logic in assuming they would solve the specific problem that makes this business not really that viable.

can you expand on what you mean by "one of the ideas"? Do ...

2026-07-09T12:31:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…0gwh
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can you expand on what you mean by "one of the ideas"? Do you mean that this is a defense against this guy's argument, or that people who are AI believers say this kind of thing to dismiss engineering arguments, or ?

ranjit (npub1l83…3zmk)

The takeaway: the big AI companies are making ludicrous claims ...

2026-07-09T12:23:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…prpg
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The takeaway: the big AI companies are making ludicrous claims that are totally falsifiable about what their products will do to the job market. The incentive structure is such that creating fear around their products will make them loads of money.

I've heard that general take before, and it has felt intuitively true, but it's awesome to see someone provide evidence that the claims about job replacement are impossible without a quantum leap in energy generation etc.

#ai

"The moment you ask where the power comes from and when it ...

2026-07-09T12:20:19Z

"The moment you ask where the power comes from and when it arrives, the entire narrative falls apart in your hands."

I'm past tired of hearing about AI, but this person's engineering experience provides a different take than I've seen, and one that seems important and worth sharing to me.

h/t Composer Greg (npub1vkq…yx0a), who shared this with me this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQGZXrzykpU

#ai

I just snapped off half of the stem on a very healthy, happy ...

2026-07-08T13:12:26Z

I just snapped off half of the stem on a very healthy, happy zucchini plant because I was listening to YouTube people who say zucchini can be trained up a post. I guess that's one way to solve the "my zucchini is taking up too my space" problem...just destroy it. 😭

Friends don't let friends listen to YouTube garden channels. (Except Huw. He would never do that to me.)

#gardening

if Jaws 2 is awful, Jaws 4: The Revenge is an absolute explosion ...

2026-07-04T16:11:22Z

In reply to nevent1q…xute
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if Jaws 2 is awful, Jaws 4: The Revenge is an absolute explosion of garbage movie-making. The cold water shark follows the Brody family to the Bahamas (!).

But don't worry, I'm not just in here to talk about Jaws 4. The movie features a device that tracks the shark through its heartbeat, so it's still highly relevant to this thread.

Not gonna lie, Jaws 4 is awesome.

Meljoann (npub1nuu…gjr3)

The cool thing about music to me is that, at its best, it is ...

2026-07-04T13:24:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…drff
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The cool thing about music to me is that, at its best, it is actually *not* evenly distributed time, but a performer's stretching and shrinking of time. There's been a lot of really interesting research done on micro-timing, and how incredibly consistently and precisely good performers mess with time. Very interesting stuff!

And it's also the thing we've lost when we dump everything onto a grid and quantize it. :(

I've always thought of time division as akin to numbers ...

2026-07-04T13:22:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…qznh
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I've always thought of time division as akin to numbers themselves -- when we divide anything (time, space, ??) into equal parts, we have a way to interface with it that suits our cognitive tendencies and limitations. (Why? Ummm...I don't know.)

Even distribution also creates a consistent rigidity that's incredibly practical, e.g. a sewn seam.

1/x

tool usage is often very rhythmically consistent.

2026-07-04T13:16:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…jvax
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tool usage is often very rhythmically consistent.

It's the second year of my food garden. I've greatly ...

2026-07-02T23:20:50Z

It's the second year of my food garden. I've greatly expanded this year by adding an in-ground bed.

While things are going pretty well, everything hasn't seemed quite as charmed as last year. I've had a lot more pests to deal with this year for some reason.

Still, it feels like a gift to be able to get outside for a couple of hours a day and have a clear task to do. (And one that will feed me, even!)

#gardening

The Linux Audio Dev site is literally there to address this ...

2026-06-29T16:40:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…0xwu
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The Linux Audio Dev site is literally there to address this question, so a great place to send them!

paging @npub1p8u…6yqz (who runs https://linuxaudio.dev/ ) ...

2026-06-29T16:39:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…m5h9
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paging Amadeus Paulussen (npub1p8u…6yqz) (who runs https://linuxaudio.dev/ )

Ercanbrack (npub1t3w…tmpy)

RE: https://mastodon.social/@benroyce/116824076897344879 How was ...

2026-06-28T01:20:51Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@benroyce/116824076897344879

How was this not a plot line in Ted Lasso?

quoting
note1qw7…cs67

The #WorldCup content you're looking for:

3 players from #Japan's national team vs 100 elementary school kids

😂

The pros won

https://sports.yahoo.com/want-watch-three-japanese-national-teamers-embarrass-100-kids-soccer-course-223935176.html

Holy fuck this review is brutal. Honestly, I love to see it. ...

2026-06-26T10:41:49Z

Holy fuck this review is brutal. Honestly, I love to see it. Haven't heard the album, have never really listened to Muse, but I'm kind of over every piece of so-called criticism being either gushing or milquetoast.

I'm also not for trolling or negativity for its own sake, but this doesn't seem like that. Honestly, I'm more likely to check out this album after a review this scathing. :skellysip:

https://thequietus.com/quietus-reviews/muse-the-wow-signal/

omg KDE has a built-in emoji selector. I just accidentally opened ...

2026-06-16T12:23:50Z

omg KDE has a built-in emoji selector. I just accidentally opened and closed it w/ a mistype, so it popped open for a sec and I went "WHAAAA???"

So I went out in search of how to use it on purpose:

https://cubiclenate.com/2022/10/05/emoji-selector-app-on-kde-plasma/

#kde #linux

jfc what social media site do these people think this is, ...

2026-06-15T00:07:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…nrmg
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jfc what social media site do these people think this is, recommending killing and poisoning caterpillars?? 😱

Also, something ate all my broccoli plants last night too, and I'm sad about it. I didn't imagine it could be caterpillars because of the sheer volume. Mine were getting close to being ready for harvesting.

dear sweet baby jesus I just had to install Edge for testing and ...

2026-06-05T13:06:33Z

dear sweet baby jesus I just had to install Edge for testing and I feel so dirty

#linux

I'm starting a local monthly series called The Clearing with ...

2026-05-30T16:13:30Z

I'm starting a local monthly series called The Clearing with Composer Greg (npub1vkq…yx0a). I'm sure I'll be posting about it more, including videos, recordings, etc., but I thought I'd post a pic of my setup, which I've now detached from the studio because a) I love my living room, and b) it makes it easier to prep/rehearse.

I'm really enjoying the music...it's our version of ambient (which is probably not really ambient but oh well), and is very relaxing to play.

#ElectronicMusic #LiveMusic

Looking for book recommendations on growing food. Specifically, I ...

2026-05-30T12:08:15Z

Looking for book recommendations on growing food. Specifically, I would love to have a reference book for various fruits and vegetables that tells me their preferences, harvest techniques, sowing options/techniques, pest information, etc.

Huw Richards' How To Grow Food is kind of what I'm thinking, but it seems a little lighter on detail than I would like. (Really nice looking book though!)

I'm in northern New England. Any recommendations?

#gardening #FediTips

well, that is just fantastic! Looks like I won't be thinning ...

2026-05-27T20:40:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…emag
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well, that is just fantastic! Looks like I won't be thinning my carrots this year!

I have some empty containers, maybe I'll even try your exact technique. Can't have too many carrots. :)

Thanks!

wait, wait, wait. Will that really work for carrots?? Do you need ...

2026-05-27T20:29:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…fpc5
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wait, wait, wait. Will that really work for carrots?? Do you need to thin them out?

my rule for myself that keeps me semi-sane is to never use LLMs ...

2026-05-27T14:06:33Z

In reply to nevent1q…wlf3
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my rule for myself that keeps me semi-sane is to never use LLMs for anything I'm doing for myself/for fun. So not for music, personal writing, etc. I have to use them for work quite a bit, but I don't have to give them an ounce of my real self!

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@dbattistella/116641755801780857 My personal ...

2026-05-27T01:33:15Z

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@dbattistella/116641755801780857

My personal favorite thing about this clip is the threat that if we don't all accept what's happening and let them "flood the market," the technology will be restricted to only rich people and the rest of us will suffer for it.

What a crock.

quoting
note1szt…zhq7

Imagine if someone photocopied every book in the public library, burned the library down, and then opened a subscription service for the copies.

That's the AI business model.

And here's how they're pitching their slop to us.

Sam Altman: “We see a future where intelligence is a utility, like electricity or water, and people buy it from us on a metre."

#AI #SamAltman #AIslop #TechBrosAreInsane

You know what I hate? Cutesie reviews of products that someone ...

2026-05-25T12:08:39Z

You know what I hate? Cutesie reviews of products that someone generated with an LLM.

There are real people who, for some reason, think that's a good idea. Knowing that those people are out there amongst us kind of creeps me out.

ooooh, and shit, if you don't have Cable installed, DO IT. It ...

2026-05-21T17:34:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…d3jy
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ooooh, and shit, if you don't have Cable installed, DO IT. It makes these things so much more convenient.

https://github.com/magillos/Cable

(and restart wireplumber of course, and probably pipewire for ...

2026-05-21T16:42:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…vdkc
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(and restart wireplumber of course, and probably pipewire for good measure!)

monitor.alsa.rules = [ { matches = [ { node.name = "whatever ...

2026-05-21T16:41:04Z

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monitor.alsa.rules = [
{
matches = [
{ node.name = "whatever pactl list cards shows" }
]
actions = {
update-props = {
api.alsa.use-acp = false
device.profile = "pro-audio"
}
}
}
]

it's not in the configuration tab in pavu? If not, maybe the ...

2026-05-21T16:40:18Z

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it's not in the configuration tab in pavu?

If not, maybe the device is locked to a sample rate that PipeWire isn't using? Maybe you could set the PipeWire sample rate to whatever the Roland sample rate is locked to.

Also, maybe try explicitly setting a Wireplumber config where you create a device.profile that you set to "pro-audio". Something like...

1/x

😭 #PeanutAndPepper #DogsOfMastodon ...

2026-05-19T23:48:11Z

😭

#PeanutAndPepper #DogsOfMastodon

I guess it turns out to be a good thing that I got my tomato ...

2026-05-03T18:55:56Z

I guess it turns out to be a good thing that I got my tomato seedlings started late and ended up putting them in pots that were really too big because I was too lazy to find smaller ones.

Because it looks like I will not be able to put tomatoes outside until June. 😭

#gardening

i'm not that fancy with videos, so I don't know anything ...

2026-04-27T17:58:40Z

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i'm not that fancy with videos, so I don't know anything about compositing. I use Kdenlive these days and haven't had any issues, but I keep video stuff super simple!

Overall I feel like AMD graphics and maybe even chips these days have better Linux support. Although I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to argue with me about that. 🤣

But yeah, Resolve is weird in terms of Linux support. Such great software though.

I think it's riveting. But yeah, the packaged Nvidia drivers ...

2026-04-27T17:49:00Z

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I think it's riveting.

But yeah, the packaged Nvidia drivers are notoriously bad with Resolve. But at least you can make it work. I now run AMD graphics cards, which I love, but Resolve doesn't work with them for love nor money 😭

I found jute trellis netting last year somewhere online, ...

2026-04-23T19:58:13Z

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I found jute trellis netting last year somewhere online, can't remember. But it's out there if you're not of a mind to weave it yourself!

I hope that's true! I'll try it again. :)

2026-04-07T16:50:44Z

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I hope that's true! I'll try it again. :)

that sod-cutting looks suspiciously like work!

2026-04-03T15:05:55Z

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that sod-cutting looks suspiciously like work!

Here's my @npub1s8c…u3p5 livestream from last Wednesday. ...

2026-02-22T18:33:18Z

Here's my gravitons (npub1s8c…u3p5) livestream from last Wednesday. Should be up on PeerTube soon, but MakerTube seems punchy atm. :)

Enjoy!!

Thanks again to thisoccasionalsociety (npub1xsn…x547) and Meljoann (npub1nuu…gjr3)! I had a great time playing for y'all.

https://youtu.be/CtlH4Vt_YR0

#LiveMusic #ElectronicMusic

Jamming out to the Secret Agent station on @npub1x08…469m. The ...

2026-02-21T00:19:34Z

Jamming out to the Secret Agent station on SomaFM (npub1x08…469m). The hi hats have me up.

https://somafm.com/secretagent/

Does anyone know of software to edit music metadata in bulk ...

2026-02-20T00:49:47Z

Does anyone know of software to edit music metadata in bulk that's a little less finicky than Musicbrainz Picard?

That tool is AMAZING in its depth and specificity, but I'm a little less picky than that at this point, and would love something with an interface (GUI or terminal) that makes selecting things and editing metadata a little easier.

I'm on #Linux.

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@SamanthaJaneSmith/116098652646196391 I ...

2026-02-19T18:17:17Z

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@SamanthaJaneSmith/116098652646196391

I can't agree with this more. I was just telling an IRL friend yesterday that the people of the #Fediverse have become really important to me, to my delight and surprise. I live in a relatively rural place and don't have a lot of music friends here, and I didn't realize how hard that was until you lovely people relieved some of that pressure with your wit, experience, and great conversation.

Thank you, Sammi (npub1s08…gd9m) , for putting words to this. And, of course, for the kind compliment. <3
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I'm feeling good about this upcoming streaming show. It's ...

2026-02-17T03:18:28Z

I'm feeling good about this upcoming streaming show. It's a challenging set with lots of moving pieces, but it's coming together and feeling really fun to perform.

If you like electronic music, songwriting, and nice studios cranked up and sounding like a good band, turn me on at your desk or on your couch this Wednesday:

18 Feb (Wednesday)
20.00 UTC (UK Time) or 3pm EST (East Coast time)
https://stream.gravitons.org

Thanks to thisoccasionalsociety (npub1xsn…x547) and Meljoann (npub1nuu…gjr3) for organizing!

#LiveMusic

I've been hearing clips of Pam Bondi acting like a petulant ...

2026-02-15T13:03:53Z

I've been hearing clips of Pam Bondi acting like a petulant child at a House committee hearing, and WOW does she sound like Parker Posey, and now I can't unhear it. I swear to god I was just waiting to hear her freak out.

"That's not a bee...that's a bear in a bee costume..."

If you just forget about the stakes for a second, this #uspol situation is max entertainment. Which is...well...probably not for the best.

wtf. Have a little respect, people. You can set your coffee cup ...

2026-02-05T17:05:53Z

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wtf. Have a little respect, people. You can set your coffee cup somewhere else.

I definitely question the mental health of the person who is managing that store.

I just learned that Ubuntu automatically disables all ...

2026-02-04T16:53:12Z

I just learned that Ubuntu automatically disables all repositories except the Ubuntu official one when you upgrade it. WTF. (Apparently there's a little note it passes to you, but still.)

Thanks, but no. If I added a repository I want to manage it myself.

I like the Ubuntu Studio project, but I'm going back to Debian next time I need to make changes to my system. The excessive hand-holding, it is not for me.

#ubuntu #debian #linux

p.s. if I have to I will buy your books from a corporatey place ...

2026-02-03T14:52:00Z

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p.s. if I have to I will buy your books from a corporatey place as long as I can get a DRM-free epub. :)

so relatable :D What's the least corporatey place where I can ...

2026-02-03T14:36:48Z

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so relatable :D

What's the least corporatey place where I can browse and buy your books? Like, is there a direct "pay you and download an epub" way to do it? I know you've been working on getting them up around The Internet Book Places...

Edit: I didn't like my initial spelling for the fake word "corporatey"

sometimes it's hard not to feel like we'd be better off ...

2026-02-02T16:56:28Z

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sometimes it's hard not to feel like we'd be better off if an EMP took out all data everywhere and we had to start over

personality litmus test: which bird is the stupid one? :laughing:

2026-01-28T21:17:46Z

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personality litmus test: which bird is the stupid one? :laughing:

VERY excited to perform my first real gardening task of 2026: ...

2026-01-28T17:41:54Z

VERY excited to perform my first real gardening task of 2026: germinating native perennial seeds!

This is only my second year starting seeds. Last year I did vegetables (and will do again!), and I wanted to add some perennials to my seed starting setup this year.

These seeds require 60 days of cold, moist germination. After the steps in the photos, they went into the refrigerator!

Would be thrilled to get any advice from veterans/people who are slightly less new to this!

#gardening

oh wow, I didn't know about sepia search. Amazing tool, ...

2026-01-26T14:01:49Z

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oh wow, I didn't know about sepia search. Amazing tool, bookmarked!!

that's definitely on the list of things to consider, but ...

2026-01-26T13:56:00Z

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that's definitely on the list of things to consider, but honestly, I'd rather leave it behind completely. Big tech is directly contributing to horrific things in my country, and I just don't want any part in it anymore. It's gone beyond mental health and privacy for me.

But RSS subscriptions are a MUCH better way to engage w/ YouTube than going to the website or app, and I would encourage anyone who isn't planning to give it up to go that way!

I would like to finally quit YouTube, which will be significant ...

2026-01-26T13:38:35Z

I would like to finally quit YouTube, which will be significant for me in that I'll be severing my last tie to corporate tech. Yay!

I have a YT channel, but that's not what keeps me on YT. It's about the awesome, bite-sized, high-quality video essays that I enjoy so much. I just can't read books ALL the time, damnit! It serves the same need for me as magazines, but...VIDEO!

I want to explore PeerTube more for sure. Anyone else have suggestions? How about Nebula?

#degoogle #resist

I'm always coming up with MacGyver moves but the problem is I ...

2026-01-20T22:29:31Z

I'm always coming up with MacGyver moves but the problem is I know about the same amount of engineering and science as Richard Dean Anderson.

neat! In NH they're commonly called fisher cats. They sound ...

2026-01-17T22:16:11Z

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neat! In NH they're commonly called fisher cats. They sound absolutely insane and are definitely kind of dangerous, especially if you're a small animal. To me they look like weird tiny bears.

(sorry for the youtube shorts link, I couldn't find a normal video that has the actual sound.)

https://youtube.com/shorts/bNLmuFhi4_8

bought it! I'm happy to pay 49 cents to show my appreciation ...

2025-12-22T01:56:49Z

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bought it! I'm happy to pay 49 cents to show my appreciation for a Zoolander joke and see if it works on #SteamDeck.

You know what I love? Comedy albums. Do people still do that? ...

2025-12-11T22:48:53Z

You know what I love? Comedy albums. Do people still do that?

I'm currently listening to Bill Hicks's "I'm Sorry Folks" while I make dinner. So good!

When I was a kid, I absolutely adored listening to my parents' Bill Cosby albums on vinyl (ouch, but damn those were funny).

Anybody have any recommendations for comedy albums?

#comedy #CurrentlyListening #recommendations