Tim Erickson, @stpaultim

Co-founder of Triplo web development.
Member of #BackdropCMS Project Management Committee (#FOSS).

Follow my drone photography journey here: #Drones4Fun

Hashtags I tend to use a lot:

#Drupal
#EDemocracy - #CivicTech
#MNImprove
#MountainBiking
#BoardGames
#TwinCities - #Minnesota
#RaspberryPI
#TVShows
#Cuyuna - #CrosbyMN

I believe in talking to, listening to, and engaging with people I disagree with.

Anyone is welcome to engage with or respond to my content.

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2026-02-26 22:00:10 UTC

Looking for someone who is involved in #Indieweb to participate in online event for Backdrop CMS.
We'd like you to facilitate a discussion about what the Indieweb is?
What's it's up to in 2026?
And if there are opportunities for our open source community to be more involved?
https://events.backdropcms.org/
We welcome volunteers or referrals!
#smallweb

2026-02-26 00:33:53 UTC

Drush's Final Act
Interesting proposal to make drush obsolete.
"My end goal here is the death of Drush. It has served an incredibly long and useful life. Its death will be its most impactful and generous act."
https://weitzman.github.io/blog/drush-final-act

2024-11-07 02:50:18 UTC

Looking for recommendations on tools to help evaluate usability of an online non-profit news publication and make improvements.
Site was built in Drupal.
What do you recommend?
#Usability #FOSS #Drupal #UX #BackdropCMS #Wordpress #Joomla #WebDev #DevOps

2024-10-11 02:58:40 UTC

"Starting next year, the league plans to adopt a best-of-seven format for the WNBA Finals, similar to that of the NBA, moving away from the the current best-of-five format."
https://www.si.com/wnba/wnba-announces-changes-regular-season-playoff-format-2025-season

2024-10-11 02:50:17 UTC

Exciting kick-off for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA finals!
#SportsBall #Minnesota #MinnesotaLynx #Lynx #WNBA

2024-10-10 03:12:46 UTC

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@npub1ja4…x2xz Thanks. I set up an account recently to test this out.

2024-10-10 03:07:58 UTC

Rooftops on Main Street Crosby
More of my drone photography
https://dronetim.simplo.site/
#Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Cuyuna #CrosbyMN #darktable
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/280/912/219/015/303/original/2e8ced4f97d166dc.jpg

2024-10-04 04:07:16 UTC

It's swan season. They are beginning to group up to fly south. Also, their surroundings are getting colorful.
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #Autumn #DronePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Cuyuna #DarkTable
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/247/174/089/834/914/original/8ecf16f58f190426.jpg

2024-10-02 09:43:15 UTC

More interesting shapes from the sky.
More photos at:
https://dronetim.simplo.site/
#Drones4Fun #darktable #DronePhotography #Minnesota #PeaseMN #FarmFields
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/237/130/342/804/538/original/7522dc34514851ed.jpg

2024-10-01 02:23:32 UTC

These large hay bales make for an interesting subject as they cast a shadow acress a field.
#Drones4Fun #Drones4Tim #DronePhotography #Minnesota #Agriculture #DarkTable
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/229/775/835/036/800/original/066596437ac69445.jpg

2024-09-30 05:14:26 UTC

Silos
#darktable #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Photography #DJIAir3 #Agriculture #Minnesota #Hwy169
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/224/785/172/707/216/original/a06e3c1ddde05dd0.jpg

2024-09-27 06:21:13 UTC

My small agency just launched a website for my sister's consulting practice.
https://www.katacons.com
This site was built with Backdrop CMS. More power than she needs, but it allowed us to make some very specific customizations and create some nice components.
#BackdropCMS #OpenSourceCMS #FOSS
Better than #Wordpress 🙂

2024-09-25 22:53:31 UTC

Another drone photo from earlier this summer. This is in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.
#Drones4Fun #GolfCourse #DronePhotography #Minnesota
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/200/637/487/122/375/original/b5795d8c5409841b.jpg

2024-09-24 02:51:20 UTC

It's been a while since I've posted a #Drones4Fun photo.
#Island #landscapephotography #DronePhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/190/248/577/066/547/original/ae51ec0fd39da9c2.jpg

2024-09-12 14:47:38 UTC

Twin Cities Drupal Camp is underway.
#TCDrupal #Drupal #BackdropCMS #OpenSourceCMS
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/125/122/308/937/704/original/bc5a88618214caba.jpg

2024-08-25 07:34:12 UTC

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"Hope is never mere... Even when it is meager. When all other senses sleep, the eye of hope is first to awaken, last to shut."

2024-08-25 07:18:03 UTC

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"It is folly to kick against the current. You see, the tide may rise and drown a man, or fall and sweep him out to sea. The trick of mastering the current is to know which way it will turn next."

2024-08-25 05:57:26 UTC

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"You have been told many lies. Some run so deep, even the rocks and roots now believe them. To untangle it all would all but require the creation of a new world. And that is something that only the gods can do."

2024-08-25 05:04:41 UTC

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"Ours was no chance meeting. Not fate, nor destiny, nor any of the words Men use to speak of the forces they lack the conviction to name.
Ours was the work of something greater."

2024-08-24 05:05:55 UTC

It seems to me that those posts suggesting the use of guillotines to solve social ills, might be better suited for Truth Social.
It's discouraging to see how some threats of violence are embraced in the Fediverse.

2024-08-24 04:24:49 UTC

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"Where there is love, it is never truly dark."

2024-08-24 03:30:18 UTC

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"For the same wind that seeks to blow out a fire may also cause it's spread."

2024-08-24 03:24:41 UTC

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"Haven't you ever wondered, what else is out there? How far the river flows or where the sparrows learn the new songs they sing in spring?
I can't help but feel that there's wonders in this world, beyond our wanderings."

2024-08-24 03:13:10 UTC

"Say what you wish to say."
"I have said it already, 100 times over, in every way but words."

2024-08-03 02:13:57 UTC

It's once again time for the #minnesotafringe festival. 10 wonderful days of experimental and conventional performances served in 55 minute portions. Music, dance, comedy, and improv.
If you live in Minnesota and appreciate the performing arts, be sure to catch a couple of shows.
https://minnesotafringe.org/schedule-grid/2024?d=2024-08-03#schedule
#mnfringe

2024-07-31 10:03:13 UTC

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@npub1aqz…mkkw
Personally, I'm inclined to say it's just bad.
I just don't buy that almost any of the characters would behave the way they do in this show.

2024-07-28 01:38:49 UTC

Something different today. A little power boat racing, from the air.
#Drones4fun #TCPBA #BoatRacing #Cuyuna #Minnesota #CrosbyMN #DronePhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/861/545/837/609/870/original/5d3397928f3374cc.jpg

2024-07-20 02:58:30 UTC

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@npub16za…6yre
Not old. Wise.

2024-07-19 21:05:46 UTC

FYI:
I work with a team in Bangladesh. Apparently, things are a bit crazy there right now.
Bangladesh imposes curfew after dozens killed in anti-government protests
* Nationwide curfew
* Clashes between police and various student groups killed dozens of people
* Schools and universities have been closed indefinitely
* Authorities have cut mobile internet services nationwide
* The country plunged into a near-total internet shutdown
https://wapo.st/3LrQB1s

2024-07-19 08:14:56 UTC

#Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Minnesota #Cemetary
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/812/097/248/434/236/original/43a5e9239941c3a6.jpg

2024-07-18 01:39:21 UTC

Number 219 in my #Drones4Fun series.
See them all at:
https://dronetim.simplo.site/gallery
#Minnesota #DronePhotography #PrincetonMN #darktable #DJIAir3
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/804/931/746/490/934/original/e44db4d4cb361a0b.jpg

2024-07-15 05:33:28 UTC

Just watched last weeks 'House of the Dragon.' Enjoying this series so much.
Have officially decided that I like to watch shows like this as they are released, so I don't binge them all in 1-2 days.
Watching over 8-10 weeks, rations the enjoyment out for greater impact.
Looking forward to watching the most recent episode tomorrow.
#TVShows #HouseOfTheDragon

2024-07-15 05:28:02 UTC

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Nevermind #darktable friends. The problem seems to have been on inputting the image into Mastodon. The exported image was actually fine.

2024-07-15 05:26:20 UTC

Same bridge as in photo from yesterday, but different angle. I love this bridge.
Had some great photos of this bridge in winter, but lost them in an unfortunate drone accident.
#Drones4Fun #Cuyuna #Minnesota #DronePhotography #MNastodon
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/836/796/780/330/original/a6bca8997484fc75.jpg

2024-07-15 05:18:18 UTC

#darktable
Any ideas what is happening here, when I try to export an image and get this?
It's been happening a lot lately.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/812/205/948/875/original/e8f38b1648b72af7.jpg

2024-07-15 05:17:06 UTC

Same bridge place as the image from yesterday.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/804/741/817/823/original/48ea54faeafb0867.jpg

2024-07-12 05:15:18 UTC

Looking straight down from a drone reveals interesting shapes and patterns.
#Drones4Fun #darktable #DJIAir3
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/771/807/139/614/476/original/5f3bd0bdbbbb7bda.jpg

2024-07-09 05:00:56 UTC

This was exciting. There are so many swans around, but I seldom get a good look at the babies.
Adorable!
#Drones4Fun #DJIAir3 #Minnesota #Cuyuna #WildlifePhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/754/759/697/900/468/original/18fa3aed050cf8ec.jpg

2024-07-06 07:23:30 UTC

Onamia Sunset. Taken about a month ago with #DJIAir3.
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #NaturePhotography #Sunsets #Onamia
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/738/338/753/559/626/original/f352ffa1c43e3293.jpg

2024-06-07 01:39:46 UTC

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@npub1guz…xmd6
I quit watching movies for some reason, so this format works for me. :crazy:

2024-06-04 05:42:13 UTC

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The cnversation starts out a little too alarmist for me, but as the conversation progresses it digs deeper and offers some pratical ideas and ways of thinking about AI security that I found insightful and interesting.

2024-06-04 05:40:37 UTC

My recent lack of activity on Mastodon has coincided with a reduction of time listing to podcasts. I think there is a connection.
I'm here tonight to share an interesting podcast I listened to earlier today.
The latest episode of the Lex Fridman podcast with Roman Yampolskiy about the existential threat of AI.
I have not yet finished the 2.5 hour conversation, but it's covered some interesting ideas and given me new things to think about.
https://lexfridman.com/roman-yampolskiy

2024-06-04 05:24:23 UTC

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@npub1q0r…6sad
For the last 6-8 weeks, I've not been doing much social media at all.
I think Mastodon/Fediverse is still my favorate social media platform or at least the one I'm most likely to engage with.

2024-06-04 04:33:37 UTC

It's been over a month since I've posted to Mastodon. Most days, I check in and read a few posts, but my engagement has been limited.
There are some things I miss about being more active. I've also exprienced some relief at getting away from the negativity and constant competition to be the most critical person on the block.
I think the thing I miss most is the opportunity to express myself in small ways each day on topics I don't usually get to talk about.

2024-04-18 02:21:06 UTC

I'm not done sharing drone photos, just taking a bit of a break while I deal with other things.
Keep droning!
#Drones4Fun

2024-04-17 05:28:38 UTC

I am not an NYT hater. I very much appreciate much of what they do, even when I disagree.
But, I think today's edition of The Daily, titled "AI's Original Sin" was very problematic. Over 50% of the way into the show, their coverage was very biased in favor of arguments that they are suing OpenAI for - without disclosing or mentioning their lawsuit.
In the second half of the show, the mentioned their lawsuit and brought a bit of balance to the story, but not much.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/podcasts/the-daily/ai-data.html

2024-04-03 20:05:16 UTC

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@npub1ma3…xx4y
Who dies this week?
😉
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/209/076/736/001/515/original/ac065722059adde2.png

2024-04-02 21:36:23 UTC

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@npub16za…6yre
I'm not on board with all the criticisms thrown at large tech companies today. But, this is a concern that I think is pretty important.

2024-03-29 21:34:56 UTC

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@npub1xf2…gp93
Probably. I vote "yes."

2024-03-28 03:15:54 UTC

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@npub1n7p…834d
Nice one!
Anxious to watch the new one.

2024-03-28 03:15:04 UTC

"Billing itself as “the only Bible endorsed by President Trump!” the new venture’s website calls it “Easy-to-read” with “large print” and a “slim design” that “invites you to explore God’s Word anywhere, any time.” "
You just couldn't have make this up 10 years ago and had it sound believable.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-god-bless-usa-bible-greenwood-2713fda3efdfa297d0f024efb1ca3003

2024-03-28 02:29:13 UTC

A gravel pit in Crosby. Another example of the interesting things you find looking straight down.
I love taking photos of sand and gravel pits. They are ever changing.
#Drones4Fun #Cuyuna #DarkTable #Photography #Minnesota #CrosbyMN
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/170/848/865/522/864/original/61f0b97f2e583697.jpg

2024-03-27 02:52:55 UTC

This isn't a great photo in general, but I'm fairly happy with what I got given the weather and lighting conditions at the time.
A week ago, it was in the 50's F and the snow was completely gone. We thought that spring was here.
How foolish.
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #Blizzard #BayLake #MNastodon #Cuyuna
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/165/373/421/338/504/original/39e451330331d010.jpg

2024-03-25 21:53:50 UTC

@npub1lap…elxz
Can you point me at some material or ideas for helping introverts at the kind of interactive events and unconferences that you facilitate?
#unconference #events #meetings #EventDesign

2024-03-23 14:45:25 UTC

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@npub1s4k…2n8d
I agree with everything you just said. I am not really looking for a conversation on this topic as much as venting about some of the nonsense I read everyday on this topic.
You are correct that this phenomenon extends to most other topics on social media. But, an AI post was what triggered me yesterday and venting seems like the popular thing to do here.
Sometimes I indulge the urge to join in and vent in my own way. Thanks for being kind in your response! 😄

2024-03-22 17:05:12 UTC

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@npub1u27…3qfq @npub1xzm…eykm @npub17ge…hgsu
At an open source conference this weekend and talking to folks about the different experiences that people report about the community. While some folks report a cliquish and closed core team that make it difficult to contribute, others are glowing in their praise about how welcoming and open the community is and supportive of new contributions.
Both of these experiences are probably accurate, but demonstrate how individual milage varies. So many factors.

2024-03-22 16:05:12 UTC

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@npub1s4k…2n8d you are correct.
I am reminded that everyone should be as skeptical of "facts" they get from AI as the should be of the "facts" they get from humans, especially those on social media.
It seems that the technology of human expression is not yet mature and prone to hallucinating.
😄

2024-03-22 15:52:22 UTC

I find it interesting that folks can be both extremely concerned about the inaccuracies of AI tools and totally comfortable making up fictional or hyperbolic arguments about AI and post them on Social Media.
I understand that there are lots of legitimate concerns and criticisms of AI and AI industry. But, I am disillusioned at much of the nonsense that is posted here.

2024-03-21 14:55:48 UTC

Day 2 of Midcamp is underway. It is so nice to be here at another Drupal / BackdropCMS event with old friends while meeting new people.
Grateful for the opportunity to facilitate the unconference portion of the program.
At a session on documentation this morning. Such a basic and important aspect of any project, that seldom gets the attention it deserves.
#MidCamp #Drupal #backdropcms

2024-03-20 05:41:08 UTC

One more request from Drupal friends.
What contrib modules do you like to use with Layout Builder to extend it's functionality or improve the UX?
#Drupal

2024-03-13 21:46:07 UTC

Took this about 2 weeks ago on the Mississippi River in Brainerd, Minnesota.
#Drones4Fun #Mississippi
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/090/560/223/489/357/original/39ed9cd0a6d8c3ba.jpg

2024-03-12 19:58:20 UTC

I got my official Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification card in the mail today.
Yay!
#Drones4Fun

2024-03-12 02:31:39 UTC

Took this a few weeks ago.
#Drones4Fun #AitkenMN #Cuyuna #DarkTable #Photography #DronePhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/080/359/297/498/267/original/a9fb19c4c087478a.jpg

2024-03-10 08:34:26 UTC

It's the Mississippi river.
#DarkTable #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Mississippi #Minnesota
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/070/463/910/758/053/original/12e0017761ee5cc9.jpg

2024-03-08 08:42:42 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
I guess you do have a lake, a road, a region, and a shadow to work from. I can't think of anything else useful in the photo.

2024-03-08 08:41:08 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
I didn't expect you to try. The fact that you did try, is impressive.
The Cuyuna hashtag is generous. I consider #Cuyuna to be a region (although there is also a town by that name) and this photo is really a bit outside of the region. So, it's not a deliberate red herring, but it's also not that useful.
This photo is within about a 15 mile radius of the city of Cuyuna.
Do you really think that this photo is possible?

2024-03-08 08:01:58 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
The reason I think about this is that sometimes I'm posting photos of someone's house or barn. I don't really want to give the world the geo coordinates of that structure I'm photographing.
On the other hand, I don't necessarily assume that someone with the time and resources couldn't find the location of the image.
I just think it's my responsibility to NOT make it easy for them.

2024-03-08 07:59:15 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
I challenge you to find this one:
https://fosstodon.org/@stpaultim/112051635770077129
I considered something that just showed trees and a small pond, but at least I'm giving you a road.
;-)
Yes, I agree that most of my photos can be positioned by someone with the skills and resources. Sometimes, it's just about not making it too easy.

2024-03-08 07:41:26 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
Yeah, I'm interested in this stuff to a point. But, I'm not ready to do the math part yet.

2024-03-08 07:39:48 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
Well, that was fun and educational.
I've been reading a few articles about geolocating images. Interesting stuff. Some of it is obvious, but other tips are things I might not have thought of.

2024-03-08 07:34:47 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
Here is the spot as identified in the original metadata from the photo.
Looking at the photo again, with the water tower and the building just beyond, makes this a pretty easy one to place.
However, you guessed much closer than I was expecting.
;-)
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/058/905/559/235/263/original/18e6740faf6ddfbf.png

2024-03-08 07:26:45 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
OK. Good to know.
I don't really want the geocoordinates in all my photos. However, this image is pretty easy to place on a map.
I could give you the geocoordinates so you can see how close you actually were.

2024-03-08 07:21:27 UTC

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@npub19dc…2uxg
Wrong. It's clearly New York City. Can't you tell.

2024-03-08 07:20:53 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
I suppose it's possible that you geolocated the image by googling "Deerwood."
🙂
I just downloaded the image from Mastodon and I couldn't find any geo-coordinates.
Are you working with the CIA?

2024-03-08 07:17:16 UTC

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@npub1ce3…qqzz
It's not a trick question, just sillyness.
I was under the impression that Mastodon removed the geo coordinates from photos automatically.
I assume that is what you used to geolocate the photo.
I never tested the theory. Just accepted what someone told me a long time ago.
#Fediverse

2024-03-08 04:41:33 UTC

The town water tower. Guess, which town?
;-)
#Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #DeerwoodMN #Cuyuna #Minnesota
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/058/223/088/267/779/original/691eda2fed8cd066.jpg

2024-02-03 03:20:43 UTC

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A year ago, it looked like this.
https://fosstodon.org/@stpaultim/109793393677098896

2024-02-03 03:15:38 UTC

Last February I posted a couple of images of ice racing on a nearby lake. This year, it's been warm and the ice isn't quite thick enough for them to get a permit to have several hundred cars out on the ice.
But, the track is ready and they are checking the thickness of the ice every day and hoping it will get there.
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #MNastodon #Cuyuna #DarkTable
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/111/865/362/165/740/265/original/0aa1c661e2e0e4b2.jpg

2023-12-06 22:14:58 UTC

Meanwhile, back in the Shire...
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #DronePhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/111/535/766/246/293/699/original/331884d52198d26f.jpg

2023-11-28 17:33:03 UTC

There are some pretty impressive looking drones for agricultural use.
#Drones #Drone
https://rcdrone.top/products/8-axis-agriculture-drone
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/111/489/370/144/848/730/original/49a496ec0c9659d1.jpeg

2023-11-07 21:58:18 UTC

I stumbled upon Swan Headquarters where some important meetings were in progress.
#Drones4Fun #Drone #Wildlife #Swan #Minnesota #DarkTable #Cuyuna #AmateurPhotography
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/111/371/497/593/685/543/original/f8166d7d5fb88e16.jpg

2023-10-23 13:31:03 UTC

Haven't heard much chatter yet in Fediverse about One Piece on Netflix. I don't consider myself a Manga fan, but I know just enough about Manga that this felt very Manga-ish, in a way that I think would be hard to pull off in a live action TV show, but is done pretty well here.
Anxious to hear what others think of it. Sounds like Season 2 has been approved.
https://www.netflix.com/title/80217863
#TV #TVShows
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/111/284/575/366/996/096/original/b11535f297a5b135.jpeg

2023-09-05 07:08:00 UTC

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@npub16mr…wckm
I agree that its not productivity that holds back a 4 day work week. It's political resistance.
As politicians are struggling with how to manage the coming transition, I think they will be faced with choices around:
1) Trying to slow or stop the development of AI to protect jobs.
or
2) Trying to make sure that everyone benefits (as much as possible).
A shorter work week is one possible outcome towards #2 (along with things like a better minimum wage).

2023-09-05 06:22:14 UTC

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@npub16mr…wckm
AI promises to automate huge portions of the economy over time and many jobs will be lost. During a time of great transition is a time to think about major restructuring.
Experiments are already happening around the world for a shorter work week and I would think that AI increases the liklihood of that happening, if we recognize the opportunity and not let it pass while fighting a loosing battle to prevent or stop AI productivity gains - leaving the benefits to the corporations.

2023-09-05 00:01:42 UTC

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@npub16mr…wckm maybe "distribute" the benefits would be better phrasing, I am open to other ideas. The point is that AI is being developed based upon the collective achievements of everyone and everyone should benefit.
There doesn't need to be any trickle down. It's about fair distribution. AI promises dramatic increases in productivity, how do we make sure that everyone benefits, rather than allowing a few corporations to reap all the benefits and workers to pay the price?

2023-09-04 22:25:57 UTC

The Backlash against AI is in part, because it's seen as something that will only benefit big corps financially. While we should pass some sensible regulations to manage the coming changes, we should also be thinking more about how to redistribute the benefits.
AI has been trained on the collective output of everyone in society. Everyone should benefit.
Has there ever been a better time to be thinking about a shorter work week?

2023-09-02 02:28:40 UTC

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@npub159v…ufv8
I didn't see any of clone wars.

2023-09-01 04:09:37 UTC

The local lakeshore.
#Drones4Fun #Minnesota #Cuyuna #CrowWing #DronePhotography
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2023-08-31 03:38:47 UTC

Watched the first episode of Ahsoka tonight and I'm not too excited. IMHO, it's very predictable with simple cliche (Star Wars cliche) characters. Sorry.
Will give it time to get better.
It's more Mandalorian than it is Andor, but I supposed that is expected.
#TVShows #StarWars

2023-08-28 21:11:44 UTC

This is taken in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This is the Mississippi River.
#Drones4Fun #DarkTable #Minnesota #Mississippi #landscapephotography #djimini2
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2023-08-26 22:55:04 UTC

Playing Saint Petersburg for the first time today.
#BoardGames
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2023-08-25 23:30:13 UTC

I'm pleased to see this announcement from #Fosstodon
"Following a discussion with our patrons, the policy requiring posts to be in English on Fosstodon has been removed. The moderation team will utilize available translation technologies for moderation purposes. However, we may request community support for languages not supported by our translation software, or where context isn't well understood. We appreciate your patience as we incorporate this change into our moderation practices."

2023-08-25 07:31:12 UTC

I am a member of Fosstodon and have been pretty happy with the server and it's volunteer moderators/administrators.
Anyone interested in the #Fosstodon English Only policy discussion, please make sure that you have read this:
https://hub.fosstodon.org/why-fosstodon-is-english-only/
It may not change your opinion, but it will hopefully answer many of the most obvious questions that I'm seeing today.
To my knowledge there was no significant opposition to this very public policy on a very large server a week ago.
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2023-08-25 07:29:41 UTC

Anyone interested in the #Fosstodon English Only policy discussion, please make sure that you have read this:
https://hub.fosstodon.org/why-fosstodon-is-english-only/
It may not change your opinion, but it will hopefully answer many of the most obvious questions that I'm seeing today.
To my knowledge there was no significant opposition to this very public policy on a very large server a week ago.
If folks have conerns now. Let's discuss the issue, but I would encourage folks to avoid the name calling and insults.
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2023-08-21 22:38:39 UTC

I've been waiting for the fall lineup at Huge Theater. Here it is (not at Huge Theater):
* Creature Feature
* Opera Punks
* Swords and Scorcery
* Star Trek: The Next Improvisation
* The Twilight Zone
* The Pull
Very strong lineup of shows. I have no idea of what "The Pull" is and description is weak.
https://www.hugetheater.com/shows
#MNImprov #Minnesota #MNTheater #Minneapolis

2023-08-18 02:31:33 UTC

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@npub1avz…9dlc
It will be good to see you there. Looking forward to an update on how Retrofit is coming.
#Drupal

2023-08-17 04:43:49 UTC

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@npub1qvk…gq96
They may have rethought that decision.
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2023-08-16 22:14:04 UTC

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@npub1d86…9mju
I took lessons for a full year at Brave New Workshop as well. It was a while ago, but many lessons learned that I still thinkg about daily.

2023-08-16 21:59:06 UTC

Improv lessons at Strike Theater in NE Mpls.
Everyone should take improv lessons at some point. It's adult play time and we all need more play time.
https://www.strike.theater/store/p97/Strike_Theater_Improv_Level_1_-_August_2023.html?fbclid=IwAR2czccll2Qtf8D7Babp4-VD7oE17UPBCPqYZhmdQYmKhG5S4N9xnF7W7IM
#MNImprov #Minnesota #Minneapolis

2023-08-15 22:16:30 UTC

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@npub1vgs…wftg
Yes, Backdrop LIVE will be one week later. Backdrop LIVE is an online event and more information will be coming very soon.
#BackdropCMS