Yavo

Programmer by trade (#WordPress). Researcher and philosopher at heart. Aspiring non-fiction writer.

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Things I'm here for:
#FOSS <3 #Linux #Privacy #Internet #SelfHosting #Writing #NonFiction #webdevelopment

Outside of tech, I might post about: #herbalism #selfcare #biohacking #phytotherapy #philosophy

Less Tech; More Philosophy, Self-Care: https://yavomladenov.bsky.social
My TL;DR IT Fixes Blog: https://loggedfixes.com

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2026-08-18 05:50:17 UTC

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Sure, they've been on my radar for awhile. Definitely will implement in a different scenario.
@npub1qf5…ynp2
I looked-up the term.
"Subdomain delegation allows different individuals, teams, or organizations to manage different subdomains of a site."
Is that what you're referring to? First time I'm hearing/reading.

2026-08-17 12:47:07 UTC

#FediHelp
Hi, guys, please recommend me a free DNS hosting service that:
* is reliable
* has a free tier
* EU or Europe-based organization, or has nodes on the continent
* good for super-low-traffic, mission-critical websites
* DNSSEC support is obligatory
* is not CloudFlare
Thanks!
#SysAdmin #DNS #SelfHosting

2026-06-27 15:52:00 UTC

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Cool. What's giving you this page?

2026-05-12 21:55:34 UTC

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Never seen such GUI.

2026-05-12 21:55:20 UTC

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What device is that? :thinking:

2026-05-12 21:07:38 UTC

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+1 for copyparty. I mean, just look at that UI: https://a.ocv.me/pub/demo/

2026-05-11 09:17:10 UTC

https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/02/from-abilities-to-ai-agents-introducing-the-wordpress-mcp-adapter/

2026-04-26 07:09:53 UTC

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Not that I know of. Somehow, I doubt we'll be getting something better than that, considering the treatment at hand is food supplements, not pharmaceuticals.

2026-04-25 19:36:49 UTC

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@cleantext/116467023898365133
Many thanks to Felix Harder for his excellent coverage on the topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXBlf4jcqqA
#note1z33…9hn9

2026-04-25 19:35:50 UTC

Think about it: Just as COVID-19 depletes zinc leading to impaired sense of smell, so it depletes L-Arginine leading to a group of persistent symptoms, known as 'long covid.'
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9738241/
#covid #Covid19 #SarsCovid19 #LongCovid #Biohacking #Nutraceuticals

2026-04-24 15:19:01 UTC

"When you resist change you are trying to control the outcome rather than paying attention to the process."
—Joanne Walmsley
#Quotes #Thought #Philosophy #LifeLessonsLearnedThroughExperience

2026-04-24 15:18:47 UTC

RE: https://mas.to/@markarayner/116460137724794939
be-careful-what-you-wish-for-kinda-thing
#note1mhs…4582

2026-04-21 15:25:58 UTC

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I respect that.
Can't keep the post in my memory, so I'm reposting to (hopefully) serve as a reality check one day.

2026-04-21 15:23:22 UTC

A joyful tale of antiestablishmentarianism.
#animations #GnomeShow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DofskLbN8

2026-04-21 15:17:57 UTC

More steps towards technofeudalism?
#FOSS #Android #StreamingServices #Browsers #BrowserVM #WebEnvironmentIntegrityAPI #FUTO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGUOqOSu6nY

2026-04-17 05:23:17 UTC

RE: https://mementomori.social/@juergen_hubert/116418216143168405
Sharing on my profile to see if this post ages well.
#note17ga…5yzf

2026-04-17 05:20:21 UTC

https://blog.absurdpirate.com/you-should-date-yourself/
#blog #personalDevelopment #relationships

2026-04-16 08:53:46 UTC

#ThursdayMotivation #MondayMotivation
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/116/413/534/545/514/629/original/a09d4acca3ec081e.png

2026-04-14 11:48:31 UTC

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Anecdotal evidence or not, anyone who spends more than 10 minutes observing a zapper will notice that mosquitos are not the only insects it affects.

2026-04-14 11:45:58 UTC

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lol about Firefox and so true about most browsers.

2026-04-14 11:43:20 UTC

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Undoubtedly, our society still has much growing to do. I see now that Wicca & Witchcraft are part of a larger battle for you.
I wish people would be differentiated based on "good" and "bad", and not on "normal" and "different."
In that regard, I'm practically texting you from the 2010s, so, uh, good luck over there!

2026-04-14 04:52:25 UTC

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Ah, got it.
@npub172x…jfxl

2026-04-12 07:12:44 UTC

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Was that the goal of the recent mission? Do you have a good article on the findings regading that resource on the moon?

2026-04-12 06:58:26 UTC

https://certbot.eff.org/
#selfHosting

2026-04-12 06:46:44 UTC

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I feel that we come from very different environments and, oh, if only you could experience my life so far, and I – yours. It would've contributed to the conversation immensely :D
Will you please give an example?
My "for secrecy" would rather be cases like Damien Echols. Practitioner from small town in Memphis sent to death row without evidence because: ritualistic murder in his area + he is the kid with the tattoos, known to do magic. Released some 20 tears later.
@npub172x…jfxl

2026-04-10 14:15:54 UTC

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Being forced to the shadows VS choosing to be there. To each their own. And, by all means, more power to you, since you find it important.

2026-04-10 10:18:42 UTC

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But you, guys, have me sold on the idea of making it more accessible, assuming your direct environment is more nurturing to that idea than here.
@npub172x…jfxl
Please excuse my assumption as to where you're from.
@npub1f7r…cfnk
"Well so the USA is terrible at incluaivity tbh."
– Silver lining: terrible is better than nonexistant. So, good for you (in a way).

2026-04-10 10:12:25 UTC

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Finally, there also seems to be a strong causation between a country's GDP and its avg IQ. That's why poor countries rarely score on innovation.
And low-IQ people are not very good at telling the difference between good and evil. I mean, it *can* be a philosophical conundrum at times.
At least, these are my observations regarding"the majority" from my thirty-something years here.
And that's why—here—the craft is probably best left to self-selection and the seekers.

2026-04-10 10:09:20 UTC

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Here, profane inconveniences preoccupy people and eat away their time. Those who manage to rise above, either through their own fortune or that of their parents, default to hedonism.
Finally the body can be fed. I find it understandable. Human nature is innert. We default to more of the same. Our actions, influenced by the environment, create habits, and habits create identity. And what would an environment of "lack" create?
2/

2026-04-10 09:52:52 UTC

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See? Personal example. Awesome :-)
Nothin to add here, honestly. I appreciate your goal and will keep my fingers crossed for you.
@npub172x…jfxl
We all seem to play a role on the stage that is life. Either through action or inaction.
If the baseline for quality of life is high enough where you live, to create space in people's life for such topics and organizing around them, then opening up sounds like a good idea.
1/

2026-04-09 22:05:51 UTC

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Due to the screwy nature of the environment here and the people (everyone for themself) I seem to have taken to heart a phrase either from O.T.O. literature or something by Crowley (maybe Thelema):
Know, dare and remain silent.
And while there is a core of progressives, most people are judgy AF. That's why (here) the whole thing with the seekers and the filtering and self-selection seems to work out.
Although lacking in detail, I hope you found this insightful.
6/6

2026-04-09 22:01:01 UTC

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But I know that if it's The States we're talking about, it might work out mostly fine. Diversity and inclusiveness is your thing, after all.
I hear there are large communities of Wiccan in parts of Eastern Germany. So there's that, too. And German is to Europe when US is to the World.
Lastly, you might find it interesting: outside of social media/video or back when didn't exist, you'd get acquainted with these topics either through word of mouth or piracy websites. 5/

2026-04-09 21:56:53 UTC

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Before Christianity, the predominant religion here has been Tengrism which has left a strong attunement to Nature in more than a few of us. We have/had many prominent psychics and it's still possible to hear of some old lady in a nearby village that receives visits from all over.
My "local point of view" is being skeptical re widespread adoption. Giving magick to people stuck in survival mode feels like arming chimps with assault rifles.
4/

2026-04-09 21:51:43 UTC

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And I know that these issues exist anywhere. It's the ratio that's the problem and the details. Hard to explain, really. But, imagine paying for US groceries with 700 dollars per month, for example. IDK
So there's that – a lot of people have their heads up their asses.
The place is Christian, though, yeah. With large minority of Islam and pockets of Protestant.
3/

2026-04-09 21:48:30 UTC

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Life here is poorly organized, or just messy. As my part-Canadian friend calls it (and I agree): death by a thousand cuts.
Corruption, borderline poverty, and the government working for the mafia – an environment of decay. And, trust me, this messes with everyone's heads. When you witness the lives (or ends thereof) of some around you, you instantly kick into survival mode, even if there is no immediate threat.
2/

2026-04-09 21:44:52 UTC

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River Crow, it's hard to explain. The main factor is not religion (educated guess). The average person is cold, withdrawn and selfish. Unless you're a celeb or a tourist, perhaps. We don't have the radical inclusivity I hear about from The States, we don't have political correctness, or cultural appropriation. That's Bulgaria for you. Leave the capital and you travel to 2015. Leave the larger cities for the countryside – early 2000s.
1/

2026-04-09 21:37:09 UTC

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@npub172x…jfxl
Lol. Diotima, you know you, but as the saying goes: "When we positively influence someone, we don't get to learn about it, because they go about their lives, enjoying the betterment. People are much quicker to share when they feel wronged."
So, you might have already influenced someone positively. Heck, you might not even be half as terrible as you thinkg. (We all have a terrible side when mixed with the wrong people.) I mean, give it a chance :P

2026-04-09 12:30:43 UTC

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Honestly, I remain a bit skeptical re the widespread adoption of magick, but:
1) I'm from South-Estern Europe (a.k.a. The Balkans) and I've been told by a Bulgarian with North-American upbringing that the society here differs in mindset, compared to The States. People, too.
2) Being reminded people like you and River Crow are there to set personal example and offer guidance, makes me feel a bit better on all that, honestly.
Okay. Good talk. Thanks, you two.

2026-04-08 07:03:31 UTC

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Btw, despite the misunderstanding, I appreciate you disagreeing so gracefully. Cheers.

2026-04-08 07:01:47 UTC

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What I'm trying to say is that plenty of people out there can be arrogant and shitty, therefore making practices of personal empowerement more availible will, to some extent, have side effects.
I agree that making literature more accessible will spare some people from influencers in the grander plan of things.
What about the ones who seek but are not readers? In my experience, reading vs watching is more of a personality thing. I know, big question :/

2026-04-08 06:51:27 UTC

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I take full responsibility for the misunderstanding with my camping analogy and, frankly, the assumption that we all approach camping the same way. Let me explain and sorry for wasting your time like that.
Among backpackers, people who park their SUV/camper next to the campfire usually ruin it for the rest – blasting music, littering, etc. Hence, a hard-to-traverse path preserves a nice spot.
I've been down w the flu for 2 days and didn't account for much. I apologize.

2026-04-07 22:20:34 UTC

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Glad to read options are being considered. Microplastics are so pervasive, its near impossible to get rid of, yet we have to look for ways.

2026-04-07 20:54:39 UTC

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I've thought about that and wondered if there's activity (fighting back) in the larger picture. Would you please expand a bit or point me in a direction to learn more? DMs also open.

2026-04-07 20:53:42 UTC

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/sarcastically/ I try to take the moral high ground with justice spells.
Thanks for your thoughts, River Crow, I learned some things. Although what I saw on YouTube was mildly infuriating :D

2026-04-07 20:48:08 UTC

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Okay, I looked up "WitchTok" on YouTube and it turns out my concern is too late to the party... Ugh, I hope divine justice sorts this mess out.
As for gatekeeping, by "filter" I was referring to... imagine a peaceful camping place up in the mountain. The path to it – thorny and wicked. Whoever makes the effort to traverse it, would be "real", right? Would you open it up for SUVs and campers, though? Asking rhetorically, as the SUVs are pouring through tiktok, it seems.

2026-04-07 17:45:12 UTC

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Edit: won't popularity ruin the filter for newcomers that is the current obscurity?

2026-04-07 17:43:56 UTC

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Closing thought.
What is your perspective on the following: in my modest experience, the attitude of "normies" towards witchcraft/Wicca falls into three categories: 1) put us in the same boat with baby-eating Baal worshippers; 2) don't give a damn, prefer to watch Netflix instead; 3) Engage in witchcraft for, to quote: "the aesthetic".
Or otherwise put: won't popularity ruin the filter?

2026-04-07 17:40:25 UTC

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Right now, the seekers seek and the rest are busy figuring out how to serve their will in less dangerous ways.
And just how shallow can everything become if its commercialized further?
And, please note, I'm pushing the conversation in this direction not because I'm against literature occupying it's rightful section in a bookstore.
...I'm just wondering if it will really be beneficial to participants new and old, not just the status of the religion.
3/

2026-04-07 17:37:24 UTC

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2) I am familiar with witchcraft and other aspects of the occult, such as the shadowfolk, but I haven't looked into Wicca as a religion. Since I haven't "traversed the wheel" please let me know if I'm missing something in our discussion.
Dethroning Christianity in "the year of our Lord" 2026 is fine with me, however:
Would that not create an influx of frustrated teenagers (of ages up to 13 to 50) that will be flinging curses at their ego's whim?
2/

2026-04-07 17:32:44 UTC

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I appreciate both your attitude. It's a noble pursuit. Since, both, the good and the bad can be true at the same time, let me try add an additional perspective. Two things first:
1) No second opinion on the level of cretinism for placing Wicca, Witchcraft and adjacent practices on one shelf with the UFOs. It feels ironic as such stupidity is characteristic to people allergic to books and reading.
1/

2026-04-07 11:43:47 UTC

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Thanks for chiming in. I appreciate your perspective. There is hope for change, yes, but perhaps I'm too disconnected from the actual "battlefield." And might have come-off a bit pessimistic, really, but hopefully, that is just my perspective.

2026-04-07 08:15:40 UTC

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The design of your blog is chef's kiss! Artistic and detailed, yet usable and readable. Such a rarity to see similarly themed site nowadays.

2026-04-07 08:08:20 UTC

@npub16n7…94r6 Hi, Tim. I see these rainwater storage units among the shares on your profile. They seem plastic. Do you know if there's a discussion re microplastics in the permaliving community and what is the general sentiment? Or are these containers made of something special?

2026-04-07 07:58:52 UTC

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Personally, I prefer it this way – having things hidden behind a thin veil of misinformation. It's like a filter. And it's not like people are being hunted because of that, so I'd rather have it this way. Now, of there is a larger benefit of Wicca being recognized as a religion to the point where oblivious materialists placing it in the right library section, I would be annoyed, too. I just don't see one :-) But appreciate your passion on the topic. 2/2

2026-04-07 07:58:31 UTC

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Maybe it's because of some Christian narrative? After all, Wicca, witchcraft and "the occult" mostly exist within western (and Christian) societies. I still meet people who use "occult" interchangably with "satanism." And these are not devout Christian. I'd rather guess it's just language of the masses. For the uninitiated and the materialist/atheist, the predominant paradigm on these topics is Christian without them knowing. 1/2

2026-04-07 03:08:07 UTC

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Good point. Now I'm tempted to check Wiccan literature at any bookstore I enter.

2026-03-21 22:47:37 UTC

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Good luck! What's your usual day for updates? I try to update on a Fri afternoon or never :-)

2026-03-21 22:45:46 UTC

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Whoa! Definitely had me raise my eyebrows there :D What an unusual setup! So, the same synthesizer would work with each of these voltages?

2026-03-21 08:41:11 UTC

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I'm not big on electrical engineering, so I gotta ask: why does this PSU have two transformers? And are they connected in parallel? I've never seen a two-transformer circuit :-)

2026-03-13 12:25:41 UTC

You can hear the guardrails kick-in.
#AI #LLM
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CJrOMs4L-lc

2026-03-11 08:02:44 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ei4xSXDOCsE

2026-03-01 15:50:09 UTC

"Epictetus reminded his students, “You are an actor in a play; the playwright chooses the length.” You may be cast as a king or a servant, a scholar or a laborer, but your role does not define your character. What matters is how you perform it. The ego insists that only the leading role is worthwhile, but wisdom whispers that any part played with virtue is enough."
—Chris Essey
https://medium.com/@chris.essey/the-art-of-letting-go-6c7ae93b20da
#philosophy #stoicism

2026-02-25 13:25:46 UTC

Wondering what PHP version to choose for your project? Here are some benchmarks:
https://onlinephp.io/benchmarks
#php #WebDevelopment #WebDev #WebsiteDevelopment #WordPress

2026-02-14 12:08:37 UTC

The only thing a one-day weekend is good for is showing us that we shouldn't have a one-day weekend.

2026-02-08 15:23:18 UTC

"'Money doesn't change you. It unmasks you."
Tom Fogerty
#quotes #philosophy

2026-02-08 09:16:18 UTC

#internet #www #freenet #decentralization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SxNBz1VTE0

2026-02-01 20:56:15 UTC

I just knew there is no way the corrupt and dysfunctional Bulgarian government could close these torrent trackers on their own.
https://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/162885/us-shuts-down-3-piracy-sites-that-offered-bootleg-films-games

2026-02-01 20:55:06 UTC

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Hey, thanks for posting that. I've been busy but will look into it soon and update/reply.

2026-01-17 18:27:44 UTC

RE: https://tldr.nettime.org/@Error417/115904751016920754
Definitely check this out for out-of-the-box thinking.
#note1lu7…w2gn

2026-01-17 17:21:59 UTC

#Gutenberg Gotchas... added one more:
Disabling redundant core blocks is not possible because:
* with PHP is not allowed through allowed_blocks_type_all because *core blocks*;
* with CSS (display: none; and hooking on admin_init) because the only possible selector for a block is a randomly-generated ID via JS at page load.
See full list here:
https://loggedfixes.com/reports/shortcomings-of-the-wordpress-gutenberg-editor-at-the-time-of-writing/
#WordPress #WebDevelopment #WebDesign

2026-01-16 11:24:00 UTC

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I feel ya! I was 15 hours in when I discovered that.

2026-01-15 23:45:15 UTC

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Hey, I thought you might find this insightful if you're considering Gutenberg :-)

2026-01-15 23:01:22 UTC

A tl;dr, non-exhaustive list with current gotchas of the WordPress Gutenberg editor. As of 15-01-2026.
Let me know if something has changed.
https://loggedfixes.com/reports/shortcomings-of-the-wordpress-gutenberg-editor-at-the-time-of-writing/
#WordPress #Gutenberg #WebDesign #WebDev #WebDevelopment #Webmasters

2026-01-15 19:56:47 UTC

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Ohhh, this was actually a thiing.
My mind quietly exploded, thanks.

2026-01-15 19:55:30 UTC

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@infoseclogger/115900799384739212
"Reality Leigh Winner (born December 4, 1991) is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former NSA translator. In 2018, she was given the longest prison sentence ever imposed for an unauthorized release of government classified information to the media after she leaked an intelligence report about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. She was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison."
– Woow, I thought the name is an alias!
#note1m2f…2qpg

2026-01-15 19:35:33 UTC

RE: https://linuxmom.net/@vkc/115900778356302703
"The pattern consists of a dot-matrix spread of yellow dots, which can barely be seen with the naked eye. The dots have a diameter of one-tenth millimetre (0.004 in) and a spacing of about one millimetre (0.04 in). Their arrangement encodes the serial number of the device, date and time of the printing, and is repeated several times across the printing area in case of errors."
– Whoa.
#infosec
#note15qq…ldyq

2026-01-15 19:33:50 UTC

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The idea seems nice. I tried to verify the company they mention in About but the Costa Rica company registry doesn't have a search or I couldn't find it. If someone knows Spanish, they should try:
https://www.registronacional.go.cr/personas_juridicas/

2025-12-31 08:59:06 UTC

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Do androids dream of hide and seek? 😁 Nice photo!

2025-12-29 16:55:30 UTC

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Haha, good question. I just noticed it on a random website and was low-key amazed.

2025-12-29 16:53:38 UTC

Is that what you call "a Christmas miracle?"
#GoogleChrome #Ads #AdBlock
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/115/803/893/998/971/108/original/5135af09c511bb5f.png

2025-12-27 09:46:30 UTC

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Great. Happy to help. Have fun!

2025-12-25 23:48:42 UTC

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@AkaSci/115782563316588952
And I thought I had problems.
#note1xaq…nn64

2025-12-25 23:23:47 UTC

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If you wish, once you're done with your site, you can send me a link to it and a pastebin with 1) htaccess; and 2) the define statements in the last part of wp-config – where WP_DEBUG is. Make sure to add your custom `define` statements around this part or after it. The sensitive stuff is in the first half of the file and you'll be working in the second. Just so that we're clear I'm not trying to phish you :D

2025-12-25 23:17:50 UTC

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"Bots hammering every new domain registration is something that I was worried about."
– Yes. Bots *will* be hammering your install and now you have AI scrapers, to enjoy, too.
Hiding your wp-login page, blocking author queries, updating your robots.txt to block AI scrapers.
Actually, here is a checklist I've keep online for personal use. Maybe read the intro in the official docs, then review the list. Good luck!
https://loggedfixes.com/checklists-procedures/cyber-security/wordpress-security-checklist/

2025-12-25 23:15:12 UTC

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WordPress is desinged to be adjustable to a plethora of use cases and the docs reflect that.
If you are someone who simply wants to configure their site with a theme and a few plugins, the docs can be too broad when answering specific questions for such rather minimalist use case.
Also, a lot of configuring is done in htaccess, which is not exactly a WP thing.
This is the official doc, but it's a bit of a rabit hole:
https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/security/hardening/

2025-12-25 23:09:51 UTC

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Well, I don't feel great for potentially turning away someone from WP, so here's a middle ground I would suggest:
Skeptically try it out and if it feels like you're getting into a rabbit hole, move on to another CMS/tool.
After all, if you have a simple task, you're probably better-off with a simple tool.

2025-12-20 12:07:29 UTC

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Dude, I hear ya :D This new year's, I literally might continue work on the project I started the last one :D

2025-12-20 12:05:55 UTC

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Perhaps a good first step would be firewalling the server, making sure no open sockets remain, and whitelisting just a few ips you will be accessing from (at least two static ones, to make sure you don't lock yourself out).
Disclaimer: I'm not a security pro. Just thinking out loud.

2025-12-20 09:31:45 UTC

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Btw, please bare in mind WP is not fully secured out the box. You'll need to consult a tutorial before launching.

2025-12-20 09:30:42 UTC

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i.e.: change paddings of a container? Sure. Have different padding on mobile/desktop? tHiS iSn'T tHe InTeNdEd ExPeRiEnCe.
It's also worth considering what workflow you would like. Blocks vs TinyMce. Posting by email is nicely implemented through a plugin, but you might be better-off with Markdown files and a static site generator. Etc.

2025-12-20 09:25:37 UTC

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...documentation reads like a complete, full-featured product that merely receives additions.
On the other hand, if you go for "classic themes" be prepared to face some poorly written themes in the top few, by pooularity. Haven't checked beyond.
As someone with WP for about 20 years, the project feels in a weird place right now, for said reasons.
So keep in mind it might, but not neccesarily, force you to deal with weird issues down the road.

2025-12-20 09:21:19 UTC

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"the no-code page builder tool?“ :)
For a site of this kind, WordPress can be easy to setup (esp for checking it out), just be warned that customization can bring-in unnecessary complexity, and I'm saying it as a web dev. Newer, block-enabled themes can be a bit unituitive to change. After messing with such for the past few months, I'd even say the whole "block theme" and page-builder experience is functions like an early beta, at best. However, intentionally or not, the ...

2025-12-18 22:46:02 UTC

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What's your use case?

2025-12-13 19:29:36 UTC

Probably the greatest timing function in history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3_95BZYIVs
#programming #github #GithubAction

2025-12-13 16:35:45 UTC

Usually I do quick edits for website images using Pixlr.com, but I might be switching to Photopea.com; check them both out. Good stuff!
#ImageEditing #PhotoEditing #GraphicDesign #WebDesign #WebDev

2025-12-12 17:24:01 UTC

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Slightly sidebar, but couple of thoughts on deliverability:
Imo, the best tool to test against, for not getting flagged as spam: https://mecsa.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
Also, if you want to maximize deliverability, seatch for an smtp service that's being used by airport, booking websites. They have their ip's whitelisted by major email providers so they don't worry about reputation or false positives.

2025-12-07 11:51:44 UTC

How I've gained 95% of my technical skills:
Me: *tries to do something with the PC*
PC: *breaks*
Me: How dare you disobey me, machine?!
Also me: *Forgets to eat and use the toilet until the issue is solved.*
#Computers #InformationTechnology #IT

2025-12-05 23:42:25 UTC

A search engine for PeerTube sites:
https://sepiasearch.org/

2025-12-04 23:17:20 UTC

This is the quirkiness of the internet that I live for.
https://spinningrat.online/

2025-12-04 18:12:49 UTC

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Thanks for the thorough reply. Appreciate it.