So I'm not on Facebook any more, but while I was, just one time, I reached the end:
Add Friends to See More Stories: You'll have more stories in News Feed if you add more friends.
Holy shit I just finished Facebook. Didn't think that was possible. It was passably tolerable while it lasted but I guess I need to find something else now...
I imagine a product manager got fired every time that message was shown.
(Published to the Fediverse as: The end of Facebook #etc #facebook Did you know that back in 2017 it was actually possible to finish Facebook? I managed it one time and this is the screenshot to prove it. )
You know how you're debugging and comment out that return statement that stops book reviews from being posted more than once a month so you can get to the bottom of a problem without constantly deleting posts? And then you get distracted and push a new version of the blog software with that return statement still commented out? Thankfully that task is only scheduled to run every four hours. Sorry.
4/5
4/5
When should web designers use modal overlays?
"OK, yes, there are times when modals make sense (compose new tweet comes to mind), but if the web has a bigger annoyance than this (apart, possibly, from autoplay video), I don't know what it is."
Please enjoy the irony of trying to read this article on a mobile phone while the text shifts crazily around the page to make room for the autoplay video ad.
Cataract Creek on Mount Tamalpais in Marin, California (long exposure photo).
The photograph titled "Cataract Creek" transports the viewer into a serene woodland setting where the raw beauty of nature is unspoiled and quietly majestic. A fallen log, vibrantly adorned with a carpet of lush moss, arches gracefully across the creek. The stream, with its gentle, meandering flow, is delicately blurred, capturing the essence of movement and tranquility. Rocks, in varying shades of gray and brown, are scattered along the water's path, serving as sentinels of time and elements. The muted colors are punctuated by the living green of the moss, breathing life into the scene, while the dappled sunlight filters through the overhead canopy, adding a soft glow to the composition.
In terms of composition, the photograph excels in its utilization of the natural arch created by the log to frame the creek view below. The use of leading lines, primarily the edges of the creek and the alignment of the rocks, guides the viewer's eye fluidly from the foreground to the background, ensuring a cohesive visual journey. The choice of a slow shutter speed to create the silky water effect is a testament to the photographer's consideration of texture and atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of peace and continuity. However, the photograph slightly lacks in offering a distinct focal point, which makes the eye wander without a definitive rest. While the overall harmony of colors and elements is admirable, the absence of contrast or a single striking feature might leave some viewers yearning for a touch more drama or visual tension in an otherwise serenely composed scene.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Cataract Creek #photo #tamalpais Long exposure photo of Cataract Creek on Mount Tamalpais in Marin, California. )
Vernal Equinox 2017 happens right now, as rendered in Catfood Earth.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Vernal Equinox 2017 #code #earth #equinox #spring #autumn #vernal The exact moment of Vernal Equinox 2017 as rendered in Catfood Earth. )
Photo from the Interior Green Belt on Mt. Sutro in San Francisco, California.
"Green Belt" presents an enchanting woodland scene where towering trees stretch skyward, their trunks cloaked in a vibrant tapestry of green ivy. Sunlight filters gently through the canopy, casting an ethereal glow that dances among the foliage. The trees stand like ancient sentinels, their limbs draped in nature's finest textures, with the backdrop of a bright blue sky peering through. The forest floor is a rich mosaic of leaves and undergrowth, adding layers of depth and life to the composition. The overall atmosphere is serene and timeless, capturing the essence of a lush, untouched landscape that invites viewers to explore its depths.
The photograph employs a vertical composition that accentuates the height and grandeur of the trees, emphasizing the upward reach towards the heavens. This choice of framing creates a sense of depth and scale, drawing the viewer's eye through the layers of greenery to the sky above. The use of natural light is skillful, with the photographer capturing the soft interplay of light and shadow, which adds to the mystical quality of the scene. However, the bright areas in the sky are slightly overexposed, potentially distracting from the lush details of the foreground. Overall, the composition effectively conveys a sense of tranquility and majesty inherent in nature, though a touch more balance in the exposure would enhance the viewing experience.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Green Belt #photo #greenbelt San Francisco's Interior Green Belt on Mt. Sutro )
5/5
Stories of Your Life was made into Arrival, and it's a great story but just one of many in this book. Only one fell flat for me. Ted Chiang has a thought and then takes it so devastatingly literally that it will take you a while to stop thinking about it.
4/5
A cunning ploy - like most sets of short stories this is a mixed bag. The sting in the tail is that most continue in some form through all three books in the series so you have to read all three (if you have trouble not finishing a story, there isn't an executive order or anything). It's probably more of an investment than the material warrants (I'd have preferred a single and more tightly edited volume). It does however include a new strand of the Wool saga as well as a few other standouts so if you have the time, dive in.
My February resolution was to do something to #Resist Trump every day. Here's the breakdown:
Calls to Congress: 77
Non-profits donated to: 15
Failing media subscriptions: 4
Protests attended: 2
Advocacy sites launched and promoted: 1
I'll ease off a bit and try something else in March. But the routine of doing something every day has been really helpful. I've gone from saying I really should do something to actually getting in the habit of actively resisting.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Resist Report #politics ##resist Breakdown of a month of daily resistance to the presidency of Donald Trump. )
Having glued on a GoPro I try and fail to fly my new drone.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Drone School #etc #video Drone School - how not to fly a drone. Gluing on a camera might have affected the center of gravity. )
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