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Overheard someone at the Target return counter returning a gift because they thought it was creepy that it listened to them. There's hope.

We only have two weeks left to achieve our goal of 600 new members by the end of the year. WE NEED YOUR HELP -- tell your friends why they need to join the fight for free software today! https://www.fsf.org/appeal https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1639314

Jack Dorsey followed Mastodon on Twitter a month ago so it's not like he doesn't know Mastodon exists, take from that what you will

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Because we all use mobile phones so frequently, Replicant is one of our most crucial High Priority Projects. Learn more about how you can contribute to this fully free Android distribution: https://u.fsf.org/2z7 https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1623879

Boosting Sage Sharp
@_sagesharp_ from birdsite:
Pls RT: I'm looking for a paid contractor to help with Code of Conduct enforcement at PyCon

Looking for candidates who are experienced at enforcing a CoC at events or in an online space. Must be available April 16 to 19 for travel to Pittsburgh, PA USA

otter.technology/blog/2019/12/

We're one-sixth of the way to our goal of 600 new members by December 31. If you've been thinking of amplifying your voice in the fight for your user rights by joining the FSF, there's no better day than today: https://www.fsf.org/appeal https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1614009

In weekly FSF tech team meeting now -- discussing the pic on fsf.org/blogs/sysadmin/the-fsf. Please donate so we can buy them some chairs!

"Smart" TVs are smart enough to use facial recognition and spy on your habits, but they aren't smart enough to respect your freedom. When even the FBI is cautioning you to "consider whether you are willing to take the risk," you know you've got a problem. https://u.fsf.org/2z0
The FSF tech team is the heart of our organization, and plays a crucial role in the creation and proliferation of free software. If you use their services, today is the day to show your appreciation: https://u.fsf.org/2yz https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1607884

I appreciate receiving critical/negative feedback. I appreciate receiving it via post even more. I appreciate receiving it handwritten on my favorite paper (Rhodia dot grid) even morer. Wow!

Did you miss EmacsConf 2019? Have no fear: videos are here! Enjoy 31 out of the 32 talks given at this groundbreaking online conference: https://u.fsf.org/2yp https://status.fsf.org/attachment/1271392

Why did @uspto issue a patent on organizing photos? We don’t know, but now it’s being used to sue a non-profit that develops free and open source software. eff.org/deeplinks/2019/12/how-

What events are you going to / speaking at in 2020? Trying to shake my calendar up a bit, looking for ideas.

Know any Boston finance pros interested in some flexible hours over the next few months? FSF is looking:
fsf.org/news/contract-opportun Sharing appreciated!

@liw “The Ferengi are hailing us.”
“Onscreen.”
“Uh… we can't, they're using a proprietary codec and the licence isn't compatible with Federation law.”
“Can we install it anyway? Under one of the diplomacy directives.”
“Nnnooo, looks like we'd need to upgrade the ship's processing core. Or maybe downgrade. Possibly both.”
“Ah screw it, just open fire.”

My friends on IRC are discussing how realistic Star Trek is. The thing that's least realistic is video conferencing, which always works. That's just not possible.

Teleporting? Fine. Warp drive? No problem. Holodeck? Easy. Video conferencing: no way.

New blog post: harihareswara.net/sumana/2019/ "Hey, You Left Something Out"

On the reply/comment pattern that goes (playfully or dismissively): "you did not mention the thing that I think should be mentioned. Therefore, something is wrong." What it's aiming at & what it misses.

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