Moonless Nights
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My personal channel, largely replacing those I used to have on other systems, back in the client-server days.
This channel is mostly for just writing personal thoughts about inter-personal relationships, technical opinions, the direction of humanity and its cultures, and a search for purpose, more broadly.
Personally, I am a software developer (systems programming, if you were interested). In my personal life, I am polyamorous (however you feel about that). Socially, I like to associate with the goth scene (which I have done since early 2003).
This channel is mostly for just writing personal thoughts about inter-personal relationships, technical opinions, the direction of humanity and its cultures, and a search for purpose, more broadly.
Personally, I am a software developer (systems programming, if you were interested). In my personal life, I am polyamorous (however you feel about that). Socially, I like to associate with the goth scene (which I have done since early 2003).
Lain, Techno-optimism of the 90s, and Scarcity Imparting Value (on Aug. 8, 2025, 9:52:18 p.m.)
I managed to track down Serial Experiments Lain and, since I only watched the first few episodes back in university, I decided I should actually watch it through.
Something which struck me about the first episode was actually the scene with her [...]
Something which struck me about the first episode was actually the scene with her [...]
Re: TV show and movie recommendations (on Aug. 7, 2025, 5:55:25 p.m.)
Sandman definitely looks very good. I have seen some clips from it, etc. For years, I have heard that the graphic novels are great (was thinking of picking some up at a bookstore's clearance sale, a few weeks ago, but they only had later ones in [...]
Re: Another chance. (on Aug. 4, 2025, 8:04:09 p.m.)
I got a credit card a long time ago but I was mostly using eBay before I had that or before most people could even accept them (this was where I first saw PayPal). Back in those days, you needed to courier a money order to the seller and then they [...]
Re: To Rule and to Serve (on Aug. 4, 2025, 8:02:28 p.m.)
I was thinking of putting up a basic site where I could just stick all the information about events in my crowd, since event promotion is so lazy and ineffective these days, due to social media. Then, when I mentioned it to someone else I know, [...]
Re: Not completely doomed. (on Aug. 4, 2025, 7:59:18 p.m.)
Yeah, it is annoying but seems to just be how the network functions when it isn't replicated too aggressively. I didn't see this response until earlier today on my other machine.
To Rule and to Serve (on Jul. 30, 2025, 12:44:47 p.m.)
I was recently thinking that there is probably something I could do to be useful within the scope of at least one of my interests. I am just not sure if it would be useful enough to be worth it.
There is also that annoying problem that, when you [...]
There is also that annoying problem that, when you [...]
Re: Crafting a Mythology (part 2) (on Jul. 30, 2025, 12:40:09 p.m.)
Yeah, this is trying to figure out the new things to make exploration more interesting. The enchantment stuff is now in place (they can exist, but can't be created by users in this release) and I am still working out the details of the portal [...]
Re: Another chance. (on Jul. 30, 2025, 12:38:05 p.m.)
Ah, I remember being really into eBay back in the late 90s. I bought a few laptops and a musical instrument (hammered dulcimer) back then. I don't think I have used it since the turn of the millennium, or so.
Re: Not completely doomed. (on Jul. 30, 2025, 12:35:46 p.m.)
This seems to be some kind of IPFS-ism, of some sort. I sometimes notice that updates aren't visible for days for... some... reason.
If you check the "Users you follow" page, you can actually see when a poll was last attempted and last succeeded.
If you check the "Users you follow" page, you can actually see when a poll was last attempted and last succeeded.
Internet "Exit Strategy" (on Jul. 28, 2025, 10:46:10 p.m.)
This might seem a little premature, melodramatic, or just insane but it has been on my mind, of late.
With the recent problems of payment processors deciding that they should globally censor the sale and distribution of any media which doesn't fit [...]
With the recent problems of payment processors deciding that they should globally censor the sale and distribution of any media which doesn't fit [...]
Re: Thank you... Next? (on Jul. 27, 2025, 10:10:57 p.m.)
Korey looks cute but not very amused.
I think that barn cats who hang around farms are less like pets and more like neighbours. It is probably fine, though, as it probably has its wild instincts to keep it going.
Well, see how the position goes [...]
I think that barn cats who hang around farms are less like pets and more like neighbours. It is probably fine, though, as it probably has its wild instincts to keep it going.
Well, see how the position goes [...]
Crafting a Mythology (part 2) (on Jul. 26, 2025, 1:19:25 p.m.)
I fashioned simple tools to help me work the land and shape it to my design, but these tools were weaker than those of my original home so I endeavoured to improve them.
The matter of this place is weaker than in the place outside so I again called [...]
The matter of this place is weaker than in the place outside so I again called [...]
Re: Not completely doomed. (on Jul. 19, 2025, 1:38:45 a.m.)
Aww, getting to help out little kitties must be nice.
Doing what you can to work on strength and coordination with your legs sounds like a good idea. I am sure that anything which improves your mobility will make you feel better and help with that [...]
Doing what you can to work on strength and coordination with your legs sounds like a good idea. I am sure that anything which improves your mobility will make you feel better and help with that [...]
Re: The World of Distractions (on Jul. 19, 2025, 1:34:35 a.m.)
Yes, it is definitely one of those universally "grounding" experiences. Just be wary of the power of the sun as it quickly becomes a "scalding" experience, as well.
Crafting a Mythology (part 1) (on Jul. 19, 2025, 1:33:12 a.m.)
I crafted this universe long ago, as I needed a place where I could escape but also where I could build something to occupy my mind.
I twisted together the strands of matter and mathematics into the mesh which became the solid ground. I blended [...]
I twisted together the strands of matter and mathematics into the mesh which became the solid ground. I blended [...]
The World of Distractions (on Jul. 16, 2025, 10:45:16 p.m.)
Something I have always found throughout my life, but more now than ever before, is that I am easily distracted.
Actually, that isn't entirely true and this is more just a form of procrastination. When focused, I am able to stay on task, but when [...]
Actually, that isn't entirely true and this is more just a form of procrastination. When focused, I am able to stay on task, but when [...]
Cultural Sophon (on Jul. 13, 2025, 2:39:18 a.m.)
Something in my mind, lately, is the idea of the sophon (Three Body Problem) being something which can disrupt fundamental physics research, thus limiting human technological progress.
I was thinking about how we seem to have other ideas or [...]
I was thinking about how we seem to have other ideas or [...]
Re: New Volunteering Gig: Abbey Cats Adoption Screener (on Jul. 11, 2025, 9:34:43 p.m.)
That sounds like a good way to spend time. Anything to think about kitties more often!
Happy Canada Day! (on Jul. 1, 2025, 1:43:51 p.m.)
Here we are on the 158th anniversary of the day the British North America Act came into effect, thus making our great nation a distinct governing entity within the Commonwealth Realms.
Given the more recent threats against our sovereignty, I hope [...]
Given the more recent threats against our sovereignty, I hope [...]
Re: Bumble, "Virgins" and Connect the Dots (on Jun. 29, 2025, 6:39:40 p.m.)
Hmm, I am surprised to hear that people had a good experience with one of those dating services since I have heard generally negative things (partly because the companies running them are incentivized to fail so you don't leave their market).
It is [...]
It is [...]
Endorphin Drop (on Jun. 29, 2025, 6:36:28 p.m.)
As per usual, I feel absolutely terrible, today. Part of this is the hangover from being out late drinking but there is also that seemingly new-ish problem of a sort of "endorphin hangover". Since I so rarely see people, it seems like my baseline [...]
That Heat (on Jun. 24, 2025, 8:53:06 p.m.)
This heat wave has been pretty crazy. I wonder if it is at all related to my strange sleeping lately: Not able to sleep for longer than about 5-6 hours but then exhausted every evening (more than usual). It might just be mental state, or [...]
Re: Found a safe space here. (on Jun. 10, 2025, 7:44:04 p.m.)
After a couple days of network visibility issues, I can see this.
I am happy to hear that you like writing in this space. It is completely public but you can only see responses from people you follow, there isn't really a chance of some strange [...]
I am happy to hear that you like writing in this space. It is completely public but you can only see responses from people you follow, there isn't really a chance of some strange [...]
Sun tiredness? (on Jun. 2, 2025, 10:00:07 p.m.)
Spent some time reading in the park, today, since it was warm-ish and I should spend some more time outside.
After coming back inside, I felt incredibly tired. I wonder if that is related to getting too much sun when I am not used to it.
In any [...]
After coming back inside, I felt incredibly tired. I wonder if that is related to getting too much sun when I am not used to it.
In any [...]
Re: Decided to get my hair layered and shortened today. (on Jun. 2, 2025, 9:51:37 p.m.)
That looks pretty good and must be easier to manage in the summer.
As for me, I still haven't cut my hair in nearly 22 years. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.
As for me, I still haven't cut my hair in nearly 22 years. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.