2026-05-25T12:41:00Z https://yabu.me Michael Kohlman https://yabu.me/npub1wse2slr9nwpf59gvqzjtqak0npw8sclz6njs2g6cfqk2juk5mafsmpv56d https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/accounts/avatars/109/377/510/789/215/442/original/20409ebb1f5c957b.jpg https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/accounts/avatars/109/377/510/789/215/442/original/20409ebb1f5c957b.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr33qp4hnddu5858jymnfv3tt5x7fz6dxh4dc4hdsmzvrfn8wl3egzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xzu8f07 RE: <a href="https://mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/116139781192872962">https://mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/116139781192872962</a><br/><br/>😵 Looks like Enrich9945 has knocked me out of the top spot over the weekend...<br/><br/>🥳 Congratulations! The really cool thing is everyone on Fedihosting Foundation servers win as well!<br/><br/>🤔 Any others think that they can knock me out of the #2 position???<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1pvzv0e973h4nw2352sw4q32cu8pmxvvaqtsrr5l34ndupaflasuqhvqndv" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1pvz…qndv</a></span><br/> </div> Posting about something I am honestly embarrassed about:<br/><br/>For some time now I have been the #1 public donor for the org that provides Mastodon.world and many other Fediverse sites<br/><br/>All I am doing is a small monthly "subscription" for a service I tremendously value<br/><br/>I should not even be in the Top 10...<br/><br/>If we want the Fediverse to survive, people NEED to support it<br/><br/>So... Knock me off that Leaderboard folks... I am challenging you to show some love to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p8nhnz7m025p5x5fszp2pgl546y0q5jxdlnatapsm6tx0rp3f9zsfdm9p7" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Mastodon.world admins</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p8n…m9p7</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1n9s0pe0f992rknh8yapuadd5ykdktz7ytgdvlwynx9a426umcx7q3h26n0" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ruud</span> (<span class="italic">npub1n9s…26n0</span>)</a></span><br/><br/><a href="https://ko-fi.com/fhfworld">https://ko-fi.com/fhfworld</a> </blockquote> 2026-04-12T17:30:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqkpx8ujlgm6eh9g69g82sg4vwrsanxxws9cp360c6ek7q75l7cwqzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x3dvykk Posting about something I am honestly embarrassed about:<br/><br/>For some time now I have been the #1 public donor for the org that provides Mastodon.world and many other Fediverse sites<br/><br/>All I am doing is a small monthly &#34;subscription&#34; for a service I tremendously value<br/><br/>I should not even be in the Top 10...<br/><br/>If we want the Fediverse to survive, people NEED to support it<br/><br/>So... Knock me off that Leaderboard folks... I am challenging you to show some love to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p8nhnz7m025p5x5fszp2pgl546y0q5jxdlnatapsm6tx0rp3f9zsfdm9p7" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Mastodon.world admins</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p8n…m9p7</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1n9s0pe0f992rknh8yapuadd5ykdktz7ytgdvlwynx9a426umcx7q3h26n0" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ruud</span> (<span class="italic">npub1n9s…26n0</span>)</a></span><br/><br/><a href="https://ko-fi.com/fhfworld">https://ko-fi.com/fhfworld</a> 2026-02-27T00:33:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx3vdfyrc2xn2fj44ttu764dzujh6dhjxjqpsctwhlujfpnp9gq8szyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x739yax FYI - R.T. Rybak was mayor of Minneapolis from 2002 to 2014:<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/917/729/356/561/746/original/a4ac85402f99fba2.png"> <br/> 2026-01-18T19:26:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrsshqfers86a9ej0ea3s7q0e9lmnjuhkr3x9x7v52rxd5xsusg4gzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xupt6hg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszxsf4ucjlnt6mfmysnudntxa75dvayqhhl64vxwt4d5vzaxrlfzsa73a4l'>nevent1q…3a4l</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>FYI:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.ksbw.com/article/central-coast-state-parks-free-entry-mlk-day/70026953">https://www.ksbw.com/article/central-coast-state-parks-free-entry-mlk-day/70026953</a> 2026-01-17T00:05:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszxsf4ucjlnt6mfmysnudntxa75dvayqhhl64vxwt4d5vzaxrlfzszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x4xsedv RE: <a href="https://mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/114807572019677224">https://mastodon.world/@NoRomBasic/114807572019677224</a><br/><br/>The National Park System removed the free admission for MLK day this year (Trump&#39;s birthday has been added in its place).<br/><br/>You know who IS offering a free day this Monday? More than 200 California State Parks:<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1ylhdu0eftvu0hzx8f7rc4qk5f0xfp9ackxkx2g55q3t3s4rslhtsgzsupu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1ylh…supu</a></span><br/> </div> Not a perfect solution, but for Californians who are mourning the dismantling of our National Park System, keep in mind that our State Parks are fantastic and thriving.<br/><br/>A single visit to many CA State Parks is $10 or less, and the Golden Poppy Pass (highly recommend) is just $125/yr. Free passes for kids and select groups are available as well.<br/><br/>And of course, $$$ spent there are $$$ that stay in California.<br/><br/>These are just some of the experiences my Poppy Pass has given me and Evelia recently:<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/114/807/545/198/080/469/original/2795d3395663db11.jpg"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-01-17T00:03:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv3pv6r6kullut5csasp4aj62kd080799mfxygl0r6zhwt2mz76lqzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xys6gvt As a CIO in a Public Service Role, more than a few statements hit home here:<br/><br/><a href="https://civilla.org/stories/courage-and-humanity">https://civilla.org/stories/courage-and-humanity</a> 2026-01-07T00:27:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr7npq8upvv9nv3pa8mnxjmsvl209y3kpe97y2qqx4hqzhf2njglczyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xvp273x Point Reyes National Seashore tonight.<br/><br/>Was too late to walk the Lighthouse steps.<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/794/412/014/030/324/original/f70a4db02637960a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-28T00:43:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstptecns0f6xhjdhrlpn5t8un5sjrx5ad9k0g3amhuk4yr9tcnj7czyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xhcsrvk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsptdn668ermdlm2mu0ffauyjektj2z6a0h25hshac0dry5lugu49gur545g'>nevent1q…545g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Another:<br/><br/>American Herring Gull, stalking new Harbor Seal Mom and Pup, hoping for an after birth meal.<br/><br/>Hopkins Beach Rookery, Pacific Grove, California<br/><br/>April 19th, 2025<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/771/216/384/926/524/original/10b43e90cdfe5f63.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-23T22:23:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9vm46g8hhnkmk5v39753fypxyu3ge95u2qulqs6t6lwnta825kjgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xkayx3h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsptdn668ermdlm2mu0ffauyjektj2z6a0h25hshac0dry5lugu49gur545g'>nevent1q…545g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Okay...<br/><br/>An American Herring Gull, Hoping For A Snack, poses for the camera at the Snack Shack in Lovers Point, Pacific Grove, California.<br/><br/>May 10th, 2025.<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/771/205/481/777/397/original/6a8c199ebea53dd2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-23T22:20:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsypwl0c2qn8zdjrgcwlvt0museeq99urytam7ht7c2rks5g5jf9rczyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xlrpwrh Launch Time:<br/><br/>Great Egrets are So Freakin&#39; Cool. Between their beautifully white plumage and bodies that should be gangly as all-get-out, but are somehow amazingly graceful in action, they are one of my favorite birds here around Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough.<br/><br/>Caught this one a few weeks back, just as they were launching the air, complete with small droplets of water coming off their legs as they powered themselves into fight.<br/><br/>#Photography #WildlifePhotography #GreatEgret #Birds #MontereyBay<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/594/986/498/409/551/original/2c07858db27dead5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-22T19:34:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswvf4fvly39ykf9ydp5az6pc2a2zchfrf9930qqz7a5mzwmvl9u8gzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xw9fs68 Egrets are Definitely Cool: <br/><br/>Pacific Grove, California.<br/><br/>September 21, 2025.<br/><br/>#Photography #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Birds<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/356/672/771/608/354/original/24711f2d2eac8263.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-11T17:22:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0dyjp0wxee9hcy70sked6rtsg7jhxscln40m3aen2m7adcmtzhcgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x4a7mw7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxe9yscmg8k95kujm3v3f2em86q0ty9a9hg735sxf8ftfecxfykvg6axj0j'>nevent1q…xj0j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Well, it&#39;s official:<br/><br/>&#34;The National Park Service plans to furlough about two-thirds of its employees while keeping parks largely open to visitors during the federal shutdown, according to a contingency plan released Tuesday night.&#34;<br/><br/>Again, do our National Park staff a favor, and find other parks to visit during the shutdown.<br/><br/><a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9d11-dce9-abdf-ddb542b90000">https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9d11-dce9-abdf-ddb542b90000</a> 2025-10-01T02:14:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxe9yscmg8k95kujm3v3f2em86q0ty9a9hg735sxf8ftfecxfykvgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x9sxvrv Earlier this week, a group of former national park superintendents called for the closure of the NPS to visitors in case of a government shutdown.<br/><br/>Regardless of whether that happens or not, I would suggest cutting our embattled Parks Staff a break and stay away from these national treasures during this standoff. The increased pressure on them to maintain any sense of normalcy with a skeleton staff (many of whom will also not likely be getting paid) is too much to ask.<br/><br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-national-parks-burgum-superintendents-trash-b5109ba06f1cb3baef9370f585650136">https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-national-parks-burgum-superintendents-trash-b5109ba06f1cb3baef9370f585650136</a> 2025-09-30T19:08:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvmkreczv8fr8kjrdn925urgzx37nghfxffehsrch7uct2wwhwqlgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xmqj4vs ⚖️ “We therefore publish this opinion as a warning,” it continued. “Simply stated, no brief, pleading, motion, or any other paper filed in any court should contain any citations— whether provided by generative AI or any other source—that the attorney responsible for submitting the pleading has not personally read and verified.”<br/><br/>👉 California issues historic fine over lawyer’s ChatGPT fabrications:<br/><br/><a href="https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/09/chatgpt-lawyer-fine-ai-regulation/">https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/09/chatgpt-lawyer-fine-ai-regulation/</a> 2025-09-26T14:00:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvjlr5azpkppqx3lfzasz62v0engdwf6h8ngc3vryqlpxy4hg055czyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x89c40j The Hidden Creek:<br/><br/>#SilentSunday #Photography #LandscapePhotography #BigSur<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/243/581/368/134/402/original/35cc25beadec87f4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-21T18:05:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz7mtz2ywqclx25mvpgu7da6nt4tz7yxr4v2srzwmt5tp65kwy4yqzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x0ealzr Mastodon: Let me tell you why you&#39;re here. You&#39;re here because you know something. What you know, you can&#39;t explain. But you feel it. You felt it your entire life. That there&#39;s something wrong with the world. You don&#39;t know what it is, but it&#39;s there. Like a splinter in your mind -- driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you here. Do you know what I&#39;m talking about?<br/><br/>#WhatIsTheMastodon #Plushtodon<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/146/972/912/985/454/original/cf3a8f9956104b28.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-04T16:33:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx2hq53asjc9uyht4vfxqjgpvfu6mufx0nzmkxklr9c78sddp0ekgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xy3qpar In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyqq7s8cecd4s7up05ytpasn39zl234ftaf5cw899acu63r0yz2lssm28a4'>nevent1q…28a4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Exactly.<br/><br/>I have it a bit easier on Mastodon than I imagine you do because there are maybe a few dozen people that actually care about the things I post about. My volume levels are lower when I go off on a tangent.<br/><br/>Even so, I have to remind myself sometimes I put myself out here because it is supposed to fill a desire to connect and converse with folks I want to learn from and about.<br/><br/>FWIW going forward I will personally try to like every Mushroom pic you post... 2025-08-26T18:01:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw88tmnrqkv7l2kpw9gg27u57m4rjp43fjdyl0ah5kwjyjxfamrsszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xuhmjla In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswgd6qnvmm856ph0r22p8x5vl6zyzztt6pe9lkur4j29lrdhwc0sc3lf7q0'>nevent1q…f7q0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Also, it is just fine to post things that actually are of interest to just yourself.<br/><br/>If you find yourself obsessing about what your followers want, and not what lights you up. It is time to reassess. 2025-08-26T17:50:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv09ct8dg253nw8yzrg9y6wz6efd8kvekpnvlpd33euuwfgyyy9vszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xdrrh96 The Quiet Before the Storm:<br/><br/>#WorldPhotographyDay #WorldPhotographyDay2025 #Photography #LandscapePhotography #PacificOcean #CentralCalifornia #ImagesByMEK<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/115/056/270/444/393/750/original/6372222bcbaee26b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-19T16:07:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsynlwxlssfpvc20vztgh5k33zs9446sztat2fmm2x3tkxyepcya0czyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xuradcq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx58hdpn84v923ew8pk90k7ep7pela0pz7wrmvsg2d62pla4cu64cxc9w9s'>nevent1q…9w9s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>FYI for U.S. Mastos. Release date for us is 9/23.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve ordered my copy though... 2025-08-04T01:17:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxr0x95qe4fcppqx74kft904ylu46dvz9v68zu7u7y3wt3rs7vr3szyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xgqp5rd So, interesting aspect of this article is that these are the ages of the people quoted in it:<br/><br/>48<br/>78<br/>83<br/>60<br/>65<br/><br/>Which makes the &#34;kid&#34; here 2 years shy of the half-century mark.<br/><br/>Not picking on older viewpoints, as that would be somewhat hypocritical, but does anyone else find it odd that we are in the midst of one of the most transformative moments in U.S. history, and the demographic who will be living with these changes the longest isn&#39;t even part of the conversation?<br/><br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/ap-poll-democrats-republican-political-parties-d41141f4a0af53c223620af0fc3fc319">https://apnews.com/article/ap-poll-democrats-republican-political-parties-d41141f4a0af53c223620af0fc3fc319</a> 2025-08-03T16:31:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszmu6pesur44j354rk8ctfvy4cqnxkyhjrw7r0n2krcwvlzek8jyszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x8ynshw A Boy and His Dog:<br/><br/>#Selfie #DogsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/114/903/964/432/228/254/original/bd0daaac6264a80b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-23T18:30:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz0mk78u54kw8m3rr5lpu2st2yhnysj7utrtr9y22qg4cc23c0m4czyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x508tx3 Not a perfect solution, but for Californians who are mourning the dismantling of our National Park System, keep in mind that our State Parks are fantastic and thriving.<br/><br/>A single visit to many CA State Parks is $10 or less, and the Golden Poppy Pass (highly recommend) is just $125/yr. Free passes for kids and select groups are available as well.<br/><br/>And of course, $$$ spent there are $$$ that stay in California.<br/><br/>These are just some of the experiences my Poppy Pass has given me and Evelia recently:<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/114/807/545/198/080/469/original/2795d3395663db11.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-06T17:55:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8y46f5va5ln2nn2l5knvy0pffnxp9wgytyjvge6en9dzrr68fmnszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x9npre5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs965jm75kmrlj63mr2ae83f2nx6tukc649hd2q6zaefxjk7wzcf3q4wf76n'>nevent1q…f76n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Monterey, California <br/><br/>#NoKings<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/114/683/851/728/428/472/original/21576050bd1c2697.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-14T21:31:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs965jm75kmrlj63mr2ae83f2nx6tukc649hd2q6zaefxjk7wzcf3qzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x64jseh Monterey, California.<br/><br/>#NoKings<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/114/683/751/447/399/645/original/6eefe451da32de45.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-14T21:06:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrvaxm74q6rxxsf8v2as08x5z5xf4da3u4qahscjtpjs3enaxp65czyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04x2qn2e5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0398ljqmf8a70espun9p6qnz46lx26yunhveja0rfd2vf9v26yfcnx8zzl'>nevent1q…8zzl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My library of Blu-Rays is over 700 at this point, about 165 of which are 4k (Including Top Gun: Maverick, which is on for tonight)<br/><br/>I continue to own and build a physical library for all the reasons you mentioned. On a good TV with a good sound system streaming just cannot match the experience.<br/><br/>Sadly the U.S. is backing away from physical media, so I find myself buying both used and imports more often these days. Fortunately, Asia &amp; Europe still seem to be interested in the format. 2025-04-14T02:04:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf3vek6hduz2wutgv8rmx8qn3yknymd30nrynfl50nn3ugumh7nyczyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xq3nw55 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst87040msw99ltczt5g5l72nvrpw8lv2vsys7keerakcd7kv2pw5gjs5d8k'>nevent1q…5d8k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>TIRED:<br/><br/>Going to Costco and stocking up on bulk Toilet Paper, Coffee, and Canned Goods to avoid the Tariff War<br/><br/>WIRED:<br/><br/>Going to Newegg and purchasing HDDs, Tape Systems, RAM, and Video Cards instead. 2025-04-08T19:22:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyjq9zey2lhtm8ct8ldwq4ufrny5pjwdgxk8flzelxs6e84jzu4tczyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xekhdqq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw7qfns0p2nq8aqc24pxqwh9zsklp2kjk9n2ul5huuvfemluckctcz6lanl'>nevent1q…lanl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Had this conversation today as part of my coming IT budget projections. Hoping for the best of course, but already warning that the hardware side of my budget could get really ugly really quick.<br/><br/>Possible canary moment - I ordered a pair of enterprise hard drives Saturday (got them today). Vendor pulled the SKU on Sunday. Drives were relisted Monday at 30% more.<br/><br/>I think we are going to see a lot of that. 2025-04-08T18:55:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdklm4agy3pyf3ulzzhec6jwswmvgmwruhexna8jrrs49xzuldvugzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xjswacw “We swore to serve the American people and uphold our oath to the Constitution across presidential administrations,” the 21 staffers wrote in a joint resignation letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. “However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments.”<br/><br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/doge-elon-musk-federal-government-resignations-usds-6b7e9b7022e6d89d69305e9510f2a43c">https://apnews.com/article/doge-elon-musk-federal-government-resignations-usds-6b7e9b7022e6d89d69305e9510f2a43c</a> 2025-02-25T16:39:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst359z40f5d7fknxqdm8fjnwsgsdx742ns95fjzey4xspdfy3655szyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xcxvhct In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgmuuh69vlc8y53t0rwxhchxkt0z880p0edm7fxv49ruc96jfap4sxsakrj'>nevent1q…akrj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The hard answer is we keep trying to make these decisions binary (100% no or 100% yes) and they aren&#39;t. There is a line that can be crossed where an artist becomes more about their views and actions than their art. When that is combined with an inability to respect others views, Yes, it will push me away from their content as well as their person. For others less radicial, so are my reactions. 2025-02-13T00:37:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfd2ccf5szczhh9fgf7e5nhh756d5ewzxwj78ssd44lsmgd4yedsczyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xx6yslt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0eaac9mjlhm93unlac2g3hpp3k28ta6x62ce30pp7mrh6hk9dheg7huhkq'>nevent1q…uhkq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>1/2<br/><br/>I’ve had similar conversations several times now privately as well. A plurality of U.S. Citizens made a choice back in November to set in motion the things that are happening. To call it a coup is a bit disingenuous.<br/><br/>Did I exercise my right to vote for a different outcome? Yes. Am I appalled at the road we have decided to travel on? Absolutely. Will I try to help our nation course-correct? Within the scope of my influence (which isn’t a lot), all that I can. 2025-02-06T01:05:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0ya3y97j8wjfjs38tj45rghtt6lg8ew89xkwjetgylqtvj97c4kgzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xlql4xr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxq9dzxn640e0kkza2s02vaxfg3g9dqcedg2j8mlya2kq6mw3ekpgj47j2x'>nevent1q…7j2x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lot of good suggestions so far. One suggestion I have not seen is to take a look at the specific Mastodon instance&#39;s Code of Conduct and see if it aligns with your friend&#39;s world-view. If it does, give that server a consideration.<br/><br/>Mastodon.world&#39;s for example:<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/113/942/722/154/194/130/original/c285150d1e781671.png"> <br/> 2025-02-04T00:13:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0827lfqjtye67hvdwu0p7yfwfc7qxjsg9us0pf5zz6jg3we9fsqszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xfjajla In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd29ex403xgckcqmndgha4wfkhg95h967g9wt74lq6s04hpv3qy8gny4459'>nevent1q…4459</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I often feel like the old-timer these days but I don&#39;t think you can emphasize enough the importance of an easy-to-use and comprehensive &#34;discovery&#34; system for the Fediverse. The success of pioneering platforms such as UseNet, FTP, and (yes) the World-Wide-Web hinged on the early implementation of &#34;directories&#34; such as Archie, JumpStation, and Yahoo.<br/><br/>That vast majority of people don&#39;t want to be Geeks. They simply want to be able to easily find, People, Places, and Things. 2025-01-28T19:15:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2009rftg9c6recaj85vsr62zvkr7z3jd3h2223qdfsy2s6se93dszyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xut37wz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9c2le69zvkczf2x98qa0hr52sv7s92e7fwr8nhl7xp5gafpvxyms87yws9'>nevent1q…yws9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Dog photo it is:<br/> <img src="https://s3.eu-central-2.wasabisys.com/mastodonworld/media_attachments/files/113/886/205/863/383/145/original/a97ac5a0071ad12c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-25T00:40:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsff5tzkx0jn3j08ugph6298ux637prmdvuxq7nautx6snawusls2szyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xf6uzyx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxr8vq6m3qz89zp663eexzh8a45esrrsdah4h3fjmt5k0apa0djlcts2lm2'>nevent1q…2lm2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A few thoughts as an advanced amateur<br/><br/>Your approach isn&#39;t a bad one<br/><br/>Lenses are going to end up being your biggest investment, and honestly full-frame digital sensors have gotten so good that the &#34;personality&#34; of those lenses are going to influence your images more than the body<br/><br/>So, lens mount choice (E-mount, F-mount, etc) is probably the most important decision<br/><br/>I settled on Sony (so, E-mount and some used A-mount lenses) Plenty of great recent used bodies work for those 2024-12-22T03:29:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9ta9unn7gk9a5wpqlvwxh2juufpsu778k0xtzr0435kprjexl20gzyp6r92ruvkdc9xs4psq2fvrke7v9c7rrut2w2pfrtpyze2tj6n04xr2v5fj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspa25qh6j6gjhgcsqw23cmu82x3c5fcwlp7p579agrjtg6qvktkmc7wats8'>nevent1q…ats8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Celebrated my 2nd anniversary of being on Mastodon.world yesterday. No plans to move.<br/><br/>This is the strength of the Fediverse... 2024-11-20T17:17:13Z