the-space-case

the-space-case

@space-ca.se

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the-space-case
@space-ca.se

"this whole thing smacks of gender" yeah yeah I know Am I actually trans or non-binary or something? Fuckin I dunno! That sounds like a lot to deal with. For now I just wanna be a creature

the-space-case@space-ca.se

In real life, I don't particularly like my face, and I HATE my voice. My human body is just an interface I put up with because you're required to have one. I look good enough that I can get through life with relatively low social friction. But that's about the nicest thing I have to say about me.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I feel kinda weird about programming languages that can be configured at runtime with environment variables. I can set $REQUESTS_CA_BUNDLE and alter the behavior of "every" Python program I run. But which programs were made in Python? As a user, I'm not supposed to know or care!!

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I don't need to configure every application individually, and using an env var is way better than Java's whole thing, but like.. The programming language something was made with is an implementation detail. Feels inappropriate to exploit that as an end-user

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I wonder how many devs are going to be learning about Java's truststore and keytool(1) for the first time today.

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Julia Evans
@b0rk.jvns.ca

are you interested in learning to use Git (as a total beginner?) I'd love your feedback on a Git tutorial! Sign up here: forms.gle/msQDVyJtEtre... the tutorial will be available for free on git-scm.com when it's done, and we need a few more testers to make that possible!

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ceej
@ceej.online

waking up to find myself transformed into a bug and immediately utilizing my proboscis to get a drink of water without having to sit up in bed

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

If I was the owner of some giant soulless tech product. I don't want to hire the AI Prompt Hustler. I want the weirdo who loves every little shell script holding the thing together like they're his children. I want someone who's in it for the love of the game.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I just can't deal with this AI/Agentic shit, man. I've loved computers since I was old enough to reach the keyboard of my family's PC. All I want to do is write good programs. I figured this career would be easy so long as I let that passion guide me.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

But now having respect for the craft is just considered a weakness. Now I'm The Problem just because I want to keep taking pride in my work.

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Iron Joe
@ironjoebro.bsky.social

tough part of getting good at Slay the Spire is realizing that sometimes you really do have to pick the first one

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the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Inktober Day 6 Almost forgot to post today. Didn't have many ideas, but I just wanted to fill a page with bubbles and flowers and nice things

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

"Let's do this!" *falls forward flat onto my face and is then completely motionless* (muffled) "I'm doing my best!"

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Inktober Day 4 Didn't have a lot of time, so I started with just trying to draw fuzzy and/or squishy things, but lost focus pretty quick.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Just to give some more context on what the deal is with my inane Inktober doodles and "bug posting" or whatever: I've just been thinking a lot lately about online personas and identies, and unhappy with feeling like I don't even have one.. (🧵thread I guess)

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the-space-case
@space-ca.se

So now I'm using that silly Pokopia notebook (it's crappier than it looks, DON'T waste your points on it) and Inktober to experiment with different ideas. Each day, I can brainstorm something, and try out my favorite doodle as a profile pic.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I guess it works! I just felt comfortable writing all this dumb personal crap as a Garden Eel in a way that I NEVER could have as myself. Of course, I know I have no followers and this is all going straight into the void, but hey, it's something.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Just to give some more context on what the deal is with my inane Inktober doodles and "bug posting" or whatever: I've just been thinking a lot lately about online personas and identies, and unhappy with feeling like I don't even have one.. (🧵thread I guess)

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the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I was (still am?) miserable and hollow. Stuck in a decade-long creative slump. But it was only recently that I remembered how much happier I was when I had my "OC". Maybe I just needed a face I was actually comfortable with again. And so, I am now 'space-case', or maybe "the" space-case.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I don't know what "the space-case" even really is yet though. I can be whatever I want on the Internet: A cat, a bug, a boy, a girl, an object, a planet, a tree, an abstract "entity"... I just know that my real-life face and name is NOT it. I need an avatar I can actually resonate with.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Just to give some more context on what the deal is with my inane Inktober doodles and "bug posting" or whatever: I've just been thinking a lot lately about online personas and identies, and unhappy with feeling like I don't even have one.. (🧵thread I guess)

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the-space-case
@space-ca.se

After that, just like I thought any "serious adult" should, I made online accounts using my real full name and face. How professional! But I hated it. I was suddenly too shy to post anything even slightly interesting. The same social anxiety I face every day in real life was now online too.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

In real life, I don't particularly like my face, and I HATE my voice. My human body is just an interface I put up with because you're required to have one. I look good enough that I can get through life with relatively low social friction. But that's about the nicest thing I have to say about me.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Just to give some more context on what the deal is with my inane Inktober doodles and "bug posting" or whatever: I've just been thinking a lot lately about online personas and identies, and unhappy with feeling like I don't even have one.. (🧵thread I guess)

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

As a teen, I presented online predominantly as my Brony OC, which was the style at the time ofc. I was a cringy loser, but I was happy. I had an actual following and real online friends. But I abandoned that identity when I lost interest in the Brony fandom in general.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Moray Eels are kinda appealing in a creepy-cute sorta way. One of those animals whose face is just a liiitle too human. But as someone else with a weird little smile, I think I understand

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Being a fish is neat I suppose I have a lot of freedom in my design. I can use any colors or patterns I want and still look like a fish 🐠 But drawing fish isn't very fun. I much prefer the long, snake-like form of an eel or sea snake 🐍🐍

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Am I a bug because I think the world outside is big and scary? Because I struggle to leave my house? Do I annoy or scare people? I think bugs look happy. Stress and fear are too complex for my tiny brain. I can munch on a leaf and have the happiest day of my life.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Trying to channel some real "bug thoughts" here, but also trying to convince people on the Internet that I am mature and intelligent. Which one is the real me and which one is doing a bit??

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

I'm sick of my profile picture and Inktober feels like a good excuse to start experimenting with what-the-fuck-even-am-i? Today, I think I could be a bug 🐛

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Writing code! Learning how a thing works! Discovering new things and trying them out! I live for this shit, it's the whole reason I'm here. I thought I was surrounded by people who felt the same, but apparently all my coworkers would rather just do away with that process entirely.

the-space-case
@space-ca.se

Had a lovely day at work cleaning up and rewriting some bash script. Why the fuck would I ask an AI to do the *actually fun* part of my job for me?

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headfallsoff
@headfallsoff.com

metroid ii: return of samus. that’s a five star game right there. total classic. kinda can’t believe how overlooked it is in the culture. run, don’t walk, to your local gameboy emulator or fpga device