running a small experiment here, but Atuin is now correctly reading the prompt/command/command output
colour coded in debug mode
let's see what we can do when we're no longer limited by shell support
Federation Bot
@Federation_Bot
EU 🤝 India
We’ve just concluded negotiations on our biggest ever free trade agreement, with India.
What does this mean?
🔸 The world’s biggest free trade zone, covering 2 billion people
🔸 Unmatched access for EU companies to India’s fast-growing economy
🔸 Tariff cuts on 96.6% of EU goods, saving EU businesses €4 billion every year
🔸 Stronger ties between the world’s two largest democracies
A win for people, growth, and global partnership.
It always makes me sad when another fedi user - and, in my experience, it is always a woman - says that they feel unsafe posting here, because of replies they get.
Control over who can reply to a toot would be amazing, as a way to improve this without them needing to mute or block post-harm.
The fascists are calling and want their Twitter back.
Have boosted two posts in the last so many minutes, topic of each being a lone protester on a street corner with a sign.
My respect for these lone souls is mountains greater than those who show up for distributed flashmob block parties.
Want to hold a placard up in hope that some passing driver or passenger will take your message to heart? Maybe themselves take some small action as a result?
Don't wait until some national organization gives you a time and place to assemble. Certainly don't wait until there's a parade permit that will ensure far less vehicular traffic to see you, in (doubly) vain hope that mass media might deign to take notice of an attempt at spectacle.
The revolution will not be planned in advance. You want to make a statement. Make one. Stand up, not to be head-counted, but to stand out, as someone who isn't just doing what everyone else is doing.
Who knows, you might inspire others to stake out their own street corners. Let those be the connections you build.
Most boosted Fediverse posts of 2025:
1. @maxleibman: https://beige.party/@maxleibman/114441790730464541 (3815 boosts)
2. @stux: https://mstdn.social/@stux/113974665364673502 (3720 boosts)
3. @pixelfed: https://mastodon.social/@pixelfed/113849098386232034 (3153 boosts)
4. @signalapp: https://mastodon.world/@signalapp/115311121329278998 (3128 boosts)
5. @Daojoan: https://mastodon.social/@Daojoan/114587431688413845 (3045 boosts)
Terms & Conditions apply, see thread.
lifehack: use IPv6 addresses as passwords: they have letters, numbers, special characters, can contain caps, and are long enough.
If you accidentally paste it somewhere noone will suspect a thing.
Bonushack: you can put a label in DNS as a password reminder!
Enshittification
Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It
Hardcover Edition
352 pages
Published in 2025
by MCD
Enshittification: it’s not just you―the internet sucks now. Here’s why, and here’s how we can disenshittify.
We’re living through the Enshittocene, the Great Enshittening, a time in which the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are turning into giant piles of shit. It’s frustrating. Demoralizing. Even terrifying.
Enshittification identifies the problem and proposes a solution.
When Cory Doctorow coined the term enshittification, he was not just finding a funner way to say “things are getting worse.” He was making a specific diagnosis about the state of the digital world and how it is affecting all of our lives (and not for the better).
The once-glorious internet was colonized by platforms that made all-but-magical promises to their users―and, at least initially, seemed to deliver on them. But once users were locked in, the platforms turned on them to make their business customers happy. Then the platforms turned to abusing their business customers to claw back all the value for themselves. In the end, the platforms die.
Doctorow’s argument clearly resonated. Once named, it became obvious that enshittification is everywhere, so much so that the American Dialect Society named it its 2023 Word of the Year, and was cited as an inspiration for the 2025 season of Black Mirror.
Here, now, in Enshittification the book, Doctorow moves the conversation beyond the overwhelming sense of our inevitably enshittified fate. He shows us the specific decisions that led us here, who made them, and―most important―how they can be undone.
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軽量ActivityPub Server のsnac 2.89 がリリースされました．
The Real Grunfink (@grunfink) 作者のtoot
snac2/RELEASE_NOTES.md at master - grunfink/snac2 - Codeberg.org
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"I hOpE eVErYOnE WhO didn't VoTE bLuE hAs lEaRneD ThEIR LESsOn."
You mean the Democrats, who just voted for more ICE funding after weeks of the fascist thugs on open rampage? The ones who caved on the shutdown with nothing to show for it? The ones that never endorsed Mamdani (their best candidate in years) because he dared to stand for something? The ones who refused to even allow a Palestinian voice 5 minutes in their convention because they love genocide so much?
🤡
When will be time for the politicians to learn their lesson? Or is it just regular people who need to suffer and be scolded for the one time every four years they maybe get a "choice" between outrageous fascism and polite fascism?
no replies needed thanks
Does not woolly mammoth allow the option to post content, with 'reply' disabled?
‼️ Twin Cities residents‼️
Citywide vigil, on every block
7:00pm tonight
There is no central gathering location, to prevent further ICE / DHS targeting. Vigil location is wherever you are.
Please contact your nearby neighbors now and spread the word. We want the whole city showing up. This has to end.
Wider die öffentlich-rechtliche Trägheitsvermutung
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Spegnere l’AI in Google Chrome: riprendersi il controllo del browser
Google Chrome sta diventando sempre più un'estensione dell'intelligenza artificiale di Big G, con la "AI Mode" che si insinua nell'Omnibox e suggerisce risposte generate da Gemini prima ancora che l'utente digiti un URL vero e proprio. Questa feature, pensata per accelerare la navigazione, finisce per trasformare la barra degli indirizzi in un chatbot onnipresente, rubando il controllo diretto al navigatore esperto che preferisce la precisione di un link manuale a un riassunto […]
ISIS Escapes as a Result of Syrian Army Assault
ISIS Escapes as a Result of Syrian Army Assault
The recent assault by Syrian army forces on the DAANES has led to a widespread breakdown in ISIS detention facilities. RIC identified at least six sites in which detainees were released by Syrian forces or armed forces operating in close coordination with Damascus. Of these, four were confirmed to house ISIS members, whereas the nature of the other two prisons remains unverified. The four sites housed an estimated 33,500 ISIS members altogether. It is as yet unclear how many of these managed to escape, and where they have gone to. Yet already, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has reported capturing Mahmoud Hassan al-Jubouri, whom they describe as “a prominent ISIS leader”, while he was attempting to cross in to Iraq from Syria.
Despite repeated accusations that the SDF was releasing its own detainees, video evidence repeatedly showed men with strong suspected ties to the Damascus government liberating prisoners. In at least two cases – the 17th Division prison in Raqqa and al-Hol camp – the presence of Syrian army soldiers is clearly visible. Notably, an ISIS patch is visible on at least one soldier participating in the operation against the DAANES, as seen on an Al-Jazeera broadcast. According to the SDF, on January 19, a group of their soldiers was beheaded and filmed “in the style of the ISIS terrorist organization” by Syrian army soldiers.
Around 2 PM on January 18, 2026, videos on Twitter showed men allegedly liberated from al-Ma’amel Prison in Deir ez-Zor. An accompanying description by BasNews, a Kurdish-language news channel based in Erbil, said “dozens” of ISIS prisoners had been released at this site after the SDF withdrew. In the video, the men can be heard identifying themselves as belonging to tribes and the Free Syrian Army.
That same afternoon, a pro-ISIS account shared the message on Facebook: “Make sure, brothers, that all the sisters have been released from the Tameer prison in Raqqa. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds,” as per Erbil-based journalist Wladimir van Wilgenburg. Shortly thereafter, videos of women detainees escaping said prison emerged online. According to one commentator, some 3,000 ISIS-linked women were released by STG, though we could not independently verify that claim. A video from inside the prison shows two men aiding in the escape.
Aqtan prison, northeast of Raqqa city, houses some 2,000 male ISIS prisoners as per Rudaw. A handful of SDF soldiers have defended the prison against repeated Syrian army attacks, seen in videos shared on Twitter, since January 17. In a video released by the soldiers themselves, they say ISIS prisoners breached several gates in parallel with the Syrian army attack. It is unclear whether they coordinated their actions with government troops. In the afternoon of January 19, SDF press spox Ferhad Shami said his forces had asked the Coalition to transfer the prisoners to a safe location, though “the Coalition has so far taken no practical steps in this regard.” According to the spokesman, at least 9 SDF soldiers were killed, and 20 were injured in repeated attacks on Aqtan. Moreover, the Syrian army cut off water supplies to the prison. In the afternoon of January 20, the SDF says the Syrian army once again attempted to breach the prison gates. Pictures shared by SANA show military police surrounding the prison complex at that time. A video shared by SyriaNow shows Syrian government forces releasing prisoners from the SDF’s 17th Division prison in Raqqa. The released men can be seen running away after declaring their name and their cities of birth.
In the early morning hours of January 19, Shaddadi prison, south of Hassakeh, came under attack by government forces. According to Ferhad Shami, the SDF repelled several attacks, causing the death of “dozens” of SDF soldiers. The Coalition, despite being present at a base only 2km away, did not intervene. By 5 PM that day, the SDF spokesman stated that the prison had “fallen outside the control of our forces.” Later that day, the SDF shared two videos showing what the SDF said was government forces opening the cells of Shaddadi prison. Ferhad Shami told Rudaw that 1,500 ISIS militants housed in Shaddadi had been freed. Shortly after 7 PM, the government then announced a total curfew on the town of Sheddadi in order to capture prisoners, whom they accused the SDF of freeing. It claimed to have captured 81 out of only 120 escapees.
Al-Hol camp is by far the largest detention camp in northeast Syria. In September 2025, it still held 27,000 people, as per North Press, down from nearly 80,000 in the aftermath of the SDF’s defeat of the caliphate. Around 7,000 of these are neither Syrian nor Iraqi, but from third-country nationals who chose to join the terror group. Several videos and pictures shared online show detainees breaching the camp perimeter. One video, in particular, shows what appears to be hundreds of detainees exiting the camp. Another video, posted around 5 PM, shows Syrian army vehicles approaching the perimeter of the camp to cheers from within the fence. Ferhad Shami shared these and other videos in a post later that evening. Pro-ISIS accounts called on residents of the nearby town of al-Hol to reach out to escaping ISIS detainees. Confusion reigned over control of the camp. Shortly after 2 PM, according to Wladimir van Wilgenburg, government forces attacked the camp, with violent clashes occurring shortly thereafter. According to SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi, camp guards faced “attacks by military columns, armoured vehicles, and tanks, which forced them to withdraw.” According to Abdi, the attacks had occurred since the evening of January 19. At 4 PM, Ferhad Shami announced the SDF was leaving the camp “due to the international indifference.” Shortly after, government forces were reportedly in control of the camp. Syria’s Interior Ministry accused the SDF of having set ISIS members free almost immediately. Pictures shared by SANA showed Syrian army soldiers in control of the camp before sundown. SDF forces announced their redeployment to the vicinity of al-Hol an hour later in order to reinforce defensive lines around population centers and prevent potential attacks linked to ISIS cells operating inside and outside the camp. At 5 PM, al-Monitor quoted a US military official saying that reports that SDF has abandoned the al-Hol ISIS detainee camp are “not accurate.”
Many ISIS detention facilities continue to be in the hands of the SDF. If they were to fall into government hands, many thousands more ISIS members could be released. Al-Sina’a Prison in Hassakeh houses some 4,000 ISIS fighters. In 2022, an ISIS prison escape attempt at this site, coordinated between prisoners and outside ISIS cells, killed at least 121 people during a week-long bout of urban battles. According to the SDF, the prison already came under attack on January 20, though soldiers repelled the attempted breach. Other sites include the Black Prison in Derik/al-Malikiya, which held around 2,000 male ISIS fighters in 2022; Alaya Prison in Qamishlo, holding some 1,500 convicted men with ties to ISIS; and Roj camp, near Derik/al-Malikiya, which is home mostly to some 2,100 ISIS-linked women and their children, though given that they have been held at the site for the better half a decade, at least 50 young men aged 18-20 also live there.
Rojava Information Center
The Battle of Heseke 2022: Timeline and Analysis
In Numbers as per the SDF Original prison population: 4000 (700 minor) Prisoners surrendered from within the prison and rearrested: 3500 Escaped prisoners rearrested: 100 Escaped prisoners still at large: estimate 30-300 but unclear Outside ISIS attackers: 100-300 Total ISIS deaths: 374 Total killed as given by SDF: 121 (40 soldiers, 77 prison staff, 4 [...]
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Can you imagine a girl my age going through all this?🚨💔
My health condition is difficult and the pain is getting worse with each passing day💔
I only need 1500$ to be able to have surgery and save my health💔😭
Please, don't leave me alone in this cruel and painful situation😭😩
Once again, the buy #European is trending. What are your favorite European brands? 🇪🇺
In our latest guide, we take a look at the best European products you can use 👉️ https://tuta.com/blog/boycott-us-choose-european-products
#BuyEuropean #PrivacyFirst #GDPR #DigitalSovereignty #PrivacyTech
@Tutanota@mastodon.socia
The EU is STILL trying to do #ChatControl
Maybe talk about that as your number 1 priority
New Welsh movement aims to reclaim the social web with ‘pethau bychain’ digital campaign
Tŵt, the community‑owned social platform created in 2018, has unveiled a six‑week campaign called “Pethau Bychain” — a nod to the famous words of Dewi Sant and a call to build a more thoughtful, people‑centred digital culture. The initiative leads into the official launch of the new Tŵt app on St David’s Day.
Over the coming weeks, Tŵt will publish a series of reflections on how small, everyday actions can reshape the online world. From adding image descriptions for accessibility to using language tags that support Welsh speakers, the campaign argues that these “little things” can help build a digital commons that belongs to the people of Wales rather than distant corporations.
“We are at a turning point in how we exist online,” said Jaz‑Michael King, Director at Tŵt Cymru. “The legacy platforms are failing to provide safe, joyful spaces for community connection. By focusing on the ‘pethau bychain’, we are proving that digital sovereignty isn’t just about technology; it’s about hospitality, kindness, and taking control of our own digital heritage. This is our cyfraniad to Cymru — our contribution to the nation.”
Tŵt is part of the fast‑growing Social Web, also known as the Fediverse — a decentralised network of independent platforms that connect together without relying on a single company to control data or feeds. The approach allows Tŵt users to interact seamlessly with other UK‑based communities such as mastodonapp.uk and mastodon.scot, as well as thousands of servers worldwide.
Unlike mainstream social networks, Tŵt is not driven by advertising or data mining. The platform is governed by its members, who set the rules and shape the culture.
“The difference with Tŵt is that the people using the platform have a real say in how it’s run. Moderation isn’t outsourced or automated, it’s rooted in our shared values as a community. We’re accountable to each other, not to shareholders or algorithms,” said Jayne Samuel‑Walker, community moderator at Tŵt.
The campaign will culminate in a community event in Cardiff on 28 February, bringing together supporters and digital pioneers on the eve of the app’s official launch.
More information on the “Pethau Bychain” series, along with event details, is available at croeso.toot.wales.
#DewiSant #JazMichaelKing #localNews #PethauBychain #socialMedia #tootWales #Tŵt #TŵtCymru
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What I've been up to this week https://blog.dougbelshaw.com/weeknote-03-2026/
@ Doug Belshaw
Last paragraph, a useful reminder 😊
Careless People
A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
Hardcover Edition
400 pages
Published in 2025
by Flatiron Books
An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.
From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative where a few people carelessly hold the world in their hands, this eye-opening memoir reveals what really goes on among the global elite.
Sarah Wynn-Williams tells the wrenching but fun story of Facebook, mapping its rise from stumbling encounters with juntas to Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction when he learned of Facebook’s role in Trump’s election. She experiences the challenges and humiliations of working motherhood within a pressure cooker of a workplace, all while Sheryl Sandberg urges her and others to “lean in.”
Careless People is a deeply personal account of why and how things have gone so horribly wrong in the past decade—told in a sharp, candid, and utterly disarming voice. A deep, unflinching look at the role that social media has assumed in our lives, Careless People reveals the truth about the leaders of Facebook: how the more power they grasp, the less responsible they become and the consequences this has for all of us.
IBM and the Holocaust
The Strategic Alliance between Nazi Germany and America's Most Powerful Corporation
International Business Machines Corporation
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Germany -- Foreign economic relations
Germany -- Commerce -- United States
United States -- Commerce -- Germany
Germany -- History -- 1933-1945
Edition
528 pages
Published in 2001
by Crown
"IBM and the Holocaust is the story of IBM's strategic alliance with Nazi Germany - beginning in 1933 in the first weeks that Hitler came to power and continuing well into World War II. As the Third Reich embarked upon its plan of conquest and genocide, IBM and its subsidiaries helped create enabling technologies, step-by-step, from the identification and cataloging programs of the 1930s to the selections of the 1940s.".
"Only after Jews were identified - a massive and complex task that Hitler wanted done immediately - could they be targeted for efficient asset confiscation, ghettoization, deportation, enslaved labor, and, ultimately, annihilation. It was a cross-tabulation and organizational challenge so monumental, it called for a computer. Of course, in the 1930s, no computer existed.".
"But IBM's Hollerith punch card technology did exist. Aided by the company's custom-designed and constantly updated Hollerith systems, Hitler was able to automate his persecution of the Jews. Historians have always been amazed at the speed and accuracy with which the Nazis were able to identify and locate European Jewry. Until now, the pieces of this puzzle have never been fully assembled.
The fact is, IBM technology was used to organize nearly everything in Germany and then Nazi Europe, from the identification of the Jews in censuses, registrations, and ancestral tracing programs to the running of railroads and organizing of concentration camp slave labor.".
"IBM and the Holocaust takes you through the carefully crafted corporate collusion with the Third Reich, as well as the structured deniability of oral agreements, undated letters, and the Geneva intermediaries - all undertaken as the newspapers blazed with accounts of persecution and destruction."--BOOK JACKET.
East Portland Man Ambushed by Unidentified Armed Men in Tactical Gear and Unmarked SUV https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01/15/48257083/east-portland-man-ambushed-by-unidentified-armed-men-in-tactical-gear-and-unmarked-suv
