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Seeing a metric tonne of requests for custom emojis. I simply don’t have time to get through them all, sorry. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109370018472388288) 2022-11-18T19:42:50Z ****
We decided to add an [#Elon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Elon) tier to our Patreon. If you want to support [#Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fosstodon) and have some fun at the same time, this is a good way to do it. 😊

[https://www.patreon.com/fosstodon/membership](https://www.patreon.com/fosstodon/membership) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109366514192308209) 2022-11-16T18:06:02Z ****
Even surgery can’t stop the [#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult) 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109354808909470436) 2022-11-16T17:59:55Z ****
So today I had surgery on my nose and I woke up around 6 hours ago. Because I have nothing to do, I’ve spent the entire day just enjoying the [#Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fediverse) and it has been glorious.

No Twitter storm to deal with, no account approvals or reports (sorry fellow [#Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fosstodon) team members), I’ve just been a user and it’s great. I bloody love this community.

Thank you all for making this place so cool. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109354784869860148) 2022-11-16T17:52:33Z ****
I love this brutally honest piece by [@zoesqwilliams](https://mindly.social/@zoesqwilliams) in the [#Guardian](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Guardian).

It also has smatterings of whimsy throughout too. Great read, thanks, Zoe. 👍

[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/nov/16/could-this-be-twitter-without-the-toxic-slurry-my-week-on-mastodon](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/nov/16/could-this-be-twitter-without-the-toxic-slurry-my-week-on-mastodon) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109354755888626952) 2022-11-16T14:12:50Z ****
For Fosstodon folks only, please…

We asked our Patrons this, but now we want to get a consensus from our members too…

Should we replace the “Publish!” button with “Toot!”?

Yep

Nope

Something else (comment) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109353891952912358) 2022-11-14T20:16:34Z ****
Oh god, there seems to be a fair amount of interest in all this [#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio) shenanigans. I mail so something with it… ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109343997571924598) 2022-11-14T17:13:15Z ****
I may have just registered casiocult.com 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109343276768450416) 2022-11-14T16:27:01Z ****
My thoughts on the whole [#Twitter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Twitter) mess. I just had to jump on the bandwagon. 🙂

[https://kevquirk.com/is-twitter-done-yet/](https://kevquirk.com/is-twitter-done-yet/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109343094959056300) 2022-11-14T16:18:35Z ****
I'm looking to create a new fedi account where I can talk only about watches (as I don't want to bore you folks with it).

Can anyone recommended a friendly generalist instance? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109343061785210130) 2022-11-14T09:46:45Z ****
0hhhhh n0! I've been hacked...and it isn't a h0ax. 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109341521043947309) 2022-11-14T09:38:19Z ****
Someone mentioned in their justification to join Fosstodon that they own a [#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio). I love this community. 😂

[#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109341487880352819) 2022-11-13T11:19:23Z ****
Here's a quick breakdown of some of the stuff we've been going through over the past couple weeks due to the [#TwitterTakeover](https://fosstodon.org/tags/TwitterTakeover)

It has been..."interesting".

[https://hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-vs-twitter-round-2/](https://hub.fosstodon.org/fosstodon-vs-twitter-round-2/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109336222967747191) 2022-11-10T12:19:02Z ****
Anyone using [@tootapp](https://mastodon.social/@tootapp) on iOS and is concerned about it being abandoned, the dev has come back and said this influx of users has spurred them to continue development.

Please go show your support so they know we as a community really want this fantastic app!

[https://github.com/DagAgren/toot/issues/531](https://github.com/DagAgren/toot/issues/531) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109319470616607797) 2022-11-09T21:42:53Z ****
You know you’ve made it when you’re on the front page of WIRED (along with [@mike](https://fosstodon.org/@mike) and [@jerry](https://infosec.exchange/@jerry)) 😂

[https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-users-mastodon-meltdown/](https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-users-mastodon-meltdown/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109316025450153641) 2022-11-07T22:00:37Z ****
Plus the server is still getting absolutely battered… ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109304770566406132) 2022-11-07T21:59:54Z ****
Lots of people talking about timelines not being up to date. That’s because of the DB migration - mastodon has to rebuild all the timelines from the DB, which takes time for 30,000 users. 😉 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109304767714984724) 2022-11-07T20:46:05Z ****
And we’re back. Thanks for your patients everyone! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109304477465772157) 2022-11-06T10:45:45Z ****
Trying out the official [#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) app - it’s actually outer good and very polished. Might flip from [@tootapp](https://mastodon.social/@tootapp) since development has all but stopped there. 😕 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109296454585614008) 2022-11-06T10:22:06Z ****
If you’re using the official [#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) app and want to view the local timeline on your instance, tap the search icon, then select the \*\*COMMUNITY\*\* tab. That’s your local timeline.

It’s a little hidden away, so thought I’d mention it as the local timeline is great for discovering folks, especially when you’re new. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109296361538994416) 2022-11-19T20:39:36Z ****
I’m not a fan of the new [#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) mobile UI. To the point where I think it’s poor UX.

One thing we don’t have the luxury of on mobile screens are horizontal pixels. So why take a portion of them with that sidebar? At least allow us to hide the damned thing. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109372399690776083) 2022-11-22T23:27:24Z ****
Absolutely fantastic explainer on [#CSS](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CSS) [#Flexbox](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Flexbox) by Josh Comeau. I love Josh’s posts as I always learn a lot, but this is one of the best I’ve read.

[https://www.joshwcomeau.com/css/interactive-guide-to-flexbox/](https://www.joshwcomeau.com/css/interactive-guide-to-flexbox/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109390046481441083) 2022-11-24T09:47:50Z ****
Really enjoying [#EveryLayout](https://fosstodon.org/tags/EveryLayout) by [@heydon](https://front-end.social/@heydon) and [@andy](https://bell.bz/@andy).

If you're into [#CSS](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CSS), or do any kind of web dev stuff, you should probably buy this eBook.

Need to start getting rid of all those media queries from my CSS now! 😃

[https://every-layout.dev/](https://every-layout.dev/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109398148426351758) 2022-11-24T16:59:38Z ****
To all my American brothers and sisters, I'd like the wish you all a very happy Treason Day, from all your friends on the correct side of the Atlantic!

Joking aside, I hope you all get to spend some happy times with loved ones today. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109399846307763888) 2022-11-25T11:55:02Z ****
I've decided to stop boring you all with my incessant waffle about watch collecting, [#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio) and [#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult).

Instead, I've started a whole new instance dedicated to people who enjoy Watch Collecting. If you want to sign up, head over to:

[https://wristwatch.social](https://wristwatch.social)

You can also follow me there on [@cg](https://wristwatch.social/@cg) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109404310926605750) 2022-11-25T17:27:48Z ****
Something completely random and unrelated to anything I've written before. But isn't that what [#Blogging](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blogging) is all about?

[https://kevquirk.com/im-a-fire-starter/](https://kevquirk.com/im-a-fire-starter/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109405619370011093) 2022-11-26T11:18:50Z ****
**Content warning:** 🚨 PSA - “Bird Site”

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It’s name is Twitter. You’re allowed to call it “Twitter” on the fedi, you know. 👍 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109409830870727651) 2022-11-26T11:26:34Z ****
Oh wow [@tootapp](https://mastodon.social/@tootapp) now has the edit feature! Love that the dev has started doing some work on it again. Best app for iOS IMO. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109409861268238890) 2022-11-29T13:16:51Z ****
**Content warning:** Injury photo, mild gore & blood

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Just as I’m starting to feel better after my surgery, I decided to take the dogs out for a walk up the local hills, see how my nose handles it.

I fell over a couple miles from home, sprained my right ankle and did this to my left knee. F.M.L.

Walk home was…interesting! 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109427281860822970) 2022-11-29T15:03:54Z ****
Just read the introductory post on Post.News…sounds a lot like Medium, and we all know how that went. 😂

[https://post.news/](https://post.news/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109427702788262394) 2022-12-01T10:09:21Z ****
**Content warning:** Injury photo, mild gore & blood

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So update on this...it's infected. I have a Dr appt today to see if I can get some meds.

FML. 🤦‍♂️ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109437869202192115) 2022-12-01T22:38:23Z ****
Goddamit, [@tdarb](https://fosstodon.org/@tdarb) you got me considering a move back to an SSG over here! 😂

[https://bt.ht/dump/](https://bt.ht/dump/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109440814530855425) 2022-12-02T10:17:47Z ****
Ok...the initial urge has gone. I think we're good, people. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109443564687695837) 2022-12-04T09:16:10Z ****
So I just found this great little easter egg in [@tootapp](https://mastodon.social/@tootapp). Go to your home feed, tap the 3 dot menu and tap “Relax”. Then choose between playing pool (with friends avatars as the balls), stargaze or fly though the sky.

I love this app! 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109454646968667224) 2022-12-05T10:40:38Z ****
Little bit morbid, this one, but I think it's important.

What happens to all our [#tech](https://fosstodon.org/tags/tech) after we're gone?

[https://kevquirk.com/what-happens-when-were-gone/](https://kevquirk.com/what-happens-when-were-gone/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109460641447478649) 2022-12-07T22:31:37Z ****
This is good news. Well done, [#Apple](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Apple).

[https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/07/icloud-apple-encryption/](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/07/icloud-apple-encryption/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109474761800925040) 2022-12-12T10:39:49Z ****
Lots of people pinging me about my "Light Mode" post from a couple years ago. Seems it hit HN recently.

Always fun when that happens. 🙂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109500274394961064) 2022-12-16T10:14:05Z ****
Calling all [#WordPress](https://fosstodon.org/tags/WordPress) experts, I need your help!

[https://kevquirk.com/can-i-use-data-files/](https://kevquirk.com/can-i-use-data-files/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109522822491784742) 2022-12-16T14:51:02Z ****
We've officially made it, folks. Twitter has banned [#Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fosstodon)

😂

I particularly like how we're deemed "spammy or unsafe" lol.

Thanks to [@vyruss](https://fosstodon.org/@vyruss) for letting me know. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109523911480962272) 2022-12-17T09:00:17Z ****
It’s 9am. I’m in bed with my heated blanket turned on. I have one dog under my arm, and another under my leg.

My wife is downstairs with the kids. I have no regrets. 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109528194570684290) 2022-12-17T10:03:50Z ****
Urgh. I need to get haircuts for myself and the boys…time to get up, sorry dogs! 🐶 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109528444481556308) 2022-12-22T12:30:03Z ****
After a bit of a gap in [#reading](https://fosstodon.org/tags/reading), thanks to the house move, I finished The Name of the Wind last night.

Really is a fantastic [#book](https://fosstodon.org/tags/book) \- you should check it out if you're into fantasy novels.

[https://kevquirk.com/the-name-of-the-wind/](https://kevquirk.com/the-name-of-the-wind/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109557330994137740) 2022-12-24T22:20:22Z ****
Merry Christmas to me! I bought a new [#Motorcycle](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Motorcycle) today. 😊

I’ve been after one of these for a while now, but no good, low mileage ones ever come up for a reasonable price. Managed to nab this one for a bargain - it’s a Christmas miracle! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109570976819848143) 2022-12-25T08:45:13Z ****
Merry Christmas, folks! I hope you all eat far too much, drink even more and get to have some down time with loved ones today! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109573433849824130) 2022-12-25T11:49:03Z ****
What a great start to [#Christmas](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Christmas). Thanks, [#Microsoft](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Microsoft)!

[https://kevquirk.com/microsoft-captcha-loop/](https://kevquirk.com/microsoft-captcha-loop/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109574156682898281) 2022-12-26T08:35:00Z ****
Old man Sidney had a rrrruffff Christmas; he’s very tired now! 😂

(He’s actually 1)

[#DogsOfMastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/DogsOfMastodon) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109579055926393107) 2023-01-01T09:50:00Z ****
I went to bed at 22:00 last night and I have zero regrets. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109613324744230292) 2023-01-01T21:08:35Z ****
Happy New Year! 🤦‍♂️ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109615993005842347) 2023-01-02T10:53:53Z ****
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you [#StartAFuckingBlog](https://fosstodon.org/tags/StartAFuckingBlog)

[https://startafuckingblog.com](https://startafuckingblog.com)

[#Blog](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blog) [#Blogging](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blogging) [#Twitter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Twitter) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109619238230515070) 2023-01-03T10:30:15Z ****
Lots of conversation recently about integrating [#blogs](https://fosstodon.org/tags/blogs) with services like [#ActivityPub](https://fosstodon.org/tags/ActivityPub) and [#IndieWeb](https://fosstodon.org/tags/IndieWeb).

Here's some of my thoughts on those integrations:

[https://kevquirk.com/does-a-blog-need-to-integrate/](https://kevquirk.com/does-a-blog-need-to-integrate/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109624807645586314) 2023-01-05T00:30:10Z ****
I can’t believe [@hyde](https://lazybear.social/@hyde) had finished [#100DaysToOffload](https://fosstodon.org/tags/100DaysToOffload) FOR A SECOND TIME! Well, it’s actually his 3rd time, but he missed last year by a couple posts.

Incredible effort, Hyde! I’ve added you to the Hall of Fame (again) but I think I’m gonna come up with a section for folks who have done it more than once.

[https://lazybear.io/posts/round-3-done/](https://lazybear.io/posts/round-3-done/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109633772631863386) 2023-01-05T09:39:33Z ****
You know what grinds my gears? When people don’t make their hyperlinks obvious. Look at the image below “WROTE A LOT” is a link, but you would hardly know.

Please don’t do this, make your content accessible.

[#accessibility](https://fosstodon.org/tags/accessibility) [#a11y](https://fosstodon.org/tags/a11y) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109635932901749875) 2023-01-07T23:02:55Z ****
I know there’s a number of people on here that are into [#photography](https://fosstodon.org/tags/photography), some of you are even pros.

I’m after a camera and hoping the fediverse can help. I want to take better photos than my shitty iPhone SE camera can take. It will be mostly for pictures of watches (for my watch blog). Will probably use it for some general photo taking too.

Happy with second hand, but don’t really want to pay more than £100. Any advice please, folks? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109650416446840265) 2023-01-07T23:04:17Z ****
Was thinking a compact camera, as they seem to be much easier to use than a DSLR type camera, as I know nothing about taking photos! 😂 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109650421871790515) 2023-01-07T23:20:59Z ****
Damn typo in the original post. Budget is 200, not 100. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109650487495221787) 2023-01-08T20:14:08Z ****
Some of my thoughts on working from home in a longer form, after a quick conversation with [@chris](https://mastodon.chriswiegman.com/@chris) yesterday.

[https://kevquirk.com/home-vs-office-working/](https://kevquirk.com/home-vs-office-working/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109655415074866441) 2023-01-10T22:18:08Z ****
I just noticed that Simple.css has over 3k stars on GitHub! When the hell did that happen?? 😳

[https://github.com/kevquirk/simple.css](https://github.com/kevquirk/simple.css) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109667227302326745) 2023-01-11T17:30:11Z ****
Here's my solution for creating a navigation menu without [#JavaScript](https://fosstodon.org/tags/JavaScript).

[https://kevquirk.com/responsive-nav-menu-no-javascript/](https://kevquirk.com/responsive-nav-menu-no-javascript/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109671757360357329) 2023-01-13T16:13:40Z ****
Ok, so I bought a DSLR (a cheap one) and this is my first attempt at some pictures with it. I think generally speaking, they're of a much better quality than that of my phone.

Still LOTS to learn about this stuff though! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109682781107823182) 2023-01-17T09:39:40Z ****
It's a beautiful day in North Wales!

[#photography](https://fosstodon.org/tags/photography) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109703881079513356) 2023-01-19T13:29:57Z ****
Today marks 10 years of [#Blogging](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blogging) for me. It's been a fun ride, so far.

[https://kevquirk.com/ten-years-of-blogging/](https://kevquirk.com/ten-years-of-blogging/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109716111179335392) 2023-01-20T17:43:03Z ****
A new post on my [#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio) [#Blog](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blog). Some alternatives to the venerable F-91W.

[https://casioguy.com/three-f91w-alternatives/](https://casioguy.com/three-f91w-alternatives/)

[#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109722768726078344) 2023-01-22T12:50:20Z ****
The conundrum of [#CasiOak](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasiOak) watches and their poor contrast has been solved, thanks to [@joel](https://fosstodon.org/@joel) (I think) making me aware of this version.

I love it.👌

[#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio) [#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109732942344549586) 2023-01-22T12:53:43Z ****
[@tootapp](https://mastodon.social/@tootapp) is the best [#iOS](https://fosstodon.org/tags/iOS) app for [#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise. 🤺

Joking aside, it’s great to see so many other apps popping up, it’s just a shame the the \*\*actual\*\* Mastodon app is so far behind the curve, IMO. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109732955681907984) 2023-01-23T16:30:43Z ****
My name is Kev Quirk and I'm an [#InfoSec](https://fosstodon.org/tags/InfoSec) professional. I'm embarrassed to say that I was nearly phished recently.

[https://kevquirk.com/i-was-nearly-phished/](https://kevquirk.com/i-was-nearly-phished/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109739471264540051) 2023-01-24T18:10:47Z ****
This is just next level integration, and exactly why I use [#Apple](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Apple). I bought a new phone today, which is due to be delivered tomorrow. I just got this popup asking me to get things ready for my new phone.

Yeah yeah yeah, walled garden blah blah. This level of integration, from a user perspective, is brilliant. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109745527029864358) 2023-01-24T18:25:09Z ****
I just read this on [@MissScott01](https://mas.to/@MissScott01) profile…

\> Every corpse on mount Everest was once a highly motivated person. Stay lazy, my friends.

😂😂😂 I absolutely love this! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109745583508107690) 2023-01-24T20:04:18Z ****
😂😂😂 why do people get so butthurt when someone mentions Apple or Android? People, it’s a fucking phone OS. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109745973381544434) 2023-01-26T22:02:41Z ****
Hearing lots of people saying how good [#Ivory](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Ivory) is, but what does it actually do that’s so innovative?

Genuine question - I’d like to understand what all the fuss is about. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109757763539964938) 2023-01-26T22:46:53Z ****
Lots of comments (thanks folks). Seems it boils down to polish and familiarity, from Tweetbot. The other stuff, timeline position, filters, bookmarks, lists etc. are all present and correct on my current app (Toot!) too, as is the polish.

So I think I’ll save myself £15/yr and I’ll stick with old faithful, Toot. 😊 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109757937345060568) 2023-01-28T22:43:06Z ****
Been playing with some night time [#photography](https://fosstodon.org/tags/photography) this evening. Unfortunately the clouds rolled in and ruined the beautiful crescent moon, but I still think they turned out ok...for an utter novice. 🤷‍♂️ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109769247055116750) 2023-01-29T23:03:47Z ****
Really great interview between [@coywolf](https://coywolf.social/@coywolf) and Hugo from [@mastohost](https://mastodon.social/@mastohost). We’ve been hosting with Hugo from the start, and as one of the bigger servers Hugo hosts, the whole [#Twitter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Twitter) thing was no joke. Also love Hugo’s outlook on the fedi and what next.

Anyway, well worth a watch/listen, IMO.

[https://www.coywolf.news/podcast/episode-13-interview-with-hugo-gameiro-masto-host/](https://www.coywolf.news/podcast/episode- ... ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109774990680623804) 2023-01-30T10:34:42Z ****
I've read a number of post from people comparing their engagement on [#Twitter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Twitter) vs [#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) and how the latter is a lot better, but (as is always the way) I can't seem to find any right now.

Do any of you fine people have any example you can link me to, please? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109777707481351463) 2023-01-30T14:01:11Z ****
Thanks everyone for all the brilliant replies. You lot are the best. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109778519451570924) 2023-01-30T14:00:50Z ****
[#Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Mastodon) and it's chronological timeline, vs the [#Twitter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Twitter) [#algorithm](https://fosstodon.org/tags/algorithm).

Of course Mastodon wins!

[https://kevquirk.com/algorithm-vs-time/](https://kevquirk.com/algorithm-vs-time/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109778518025021515) 2023-01-30T16:01:55Z ****
Not gonna lie, I'm a little obsessed with this game from [@kate](https://fosstodon.org/@kate) 😂

I've managed to get it down to 3 marbles so far. I. Must. Win.

[https://iamkate.com/games/marble-solitaire/](https://iamkate.com/games/marble-solitaire/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109778994145559360) 2023-02-02T23:37:55Z ****
Ah, that’s better. ✌️ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109797774144867253) 2023-02-03T13:55:58Z ****
My first [#review](https://fosstodon.org/tags/review) on CasioGuy. It's a new watch in the [#Casio](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Casio) line-up - the MWD-110H.

[https://casioguy.com/casio-mwd-110h-review/](https://casioguy.com/casio-mwd-110h-review/)

[#CasioCult](https://fosstodon.org/tags/CasioCult) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109801148166555112) 2023-02-06T10:41:24Z ****
Anyone interested in taking part in my [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) experiment?

[https://kevquirk.com/fedipoll/](https://kevquirk.com/fedipoll/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109817370042864121) 2023-02-06T22:15:45Z ****
Ok, my first poll for [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) \- what kind of mobile phone do you use?

(boosts appreciated to get as much engagement as possible, thanks!)

Android

Apple (iOS)

Other ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109820100313063566) 2023-02-07T11:36:37Z ****
Holy shit. My [#iOS](https://fosstodon.org/tags/iOS) [#Android](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Android) poll has been boosted nearly 900 times and has nearly 6k votes already. 😳

My notifications are crazy. Thanks, everyone. Hopefully this will continue for the rest of the [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) questions. 😊 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109823249436017782) 2023-02-09T21:36:55Z ****
Next poll for [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) \- where in the world do you live?

(boosts appreciated to get as much engagement as possible, thanks!)

Africa

Americas

Asia Pacific

Europe ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109836934553186590) 2023-02-10T07:20:57Z ****
Had to delete the country poll as I edited it and it reset all the fucking votes. I’ll repost later. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109839231060684326) 2023-02-10T08:06:56Z ****
Next post for [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll)...

WHERE IN THE WORLD DO YOU LIVE?

(boosts appreciated to get as much engagement as possible, thanks!)

\\* Sorry, this is a re-post as I accidentally reset the poll with an edit. If you voted before, please do so again.

Africa

Asia, Aus, NZ etc.

Americas

Europe & Middle East ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109839411874406845) 2023-02-10T11:47:25Z ****
Finished the second [#Book](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Book) in the Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss. REALLY enjoyed it; I hope he finishes the trilogy.

[https://kevquirk.com/the-wise-mans-fear/](https://kevquirk.com/the-wise-mans-fear/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109840278847127123) 2023-02-11T00:12:19Z ****
Is the word “bloke” familiar to any people outside of the UK? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109843207918587709) 2023-02-11T10:13:52Z ****
This Q Timex 1979 reissue is just GORGEOUS. I’m really happy with it. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109845573275731612) 2023-02-16T13:39:12Z ****
Some fresh thoughts on Micro.Blog after I saw that [@jasonmcfadden](https://micro.blog/activitypub/jasonmcfadden) had moved over to the service.

TL;DR - I think the service has gotten worse in the last couple years.

[https://kevquirk.com/micro-blog-is-still-confusing/](https://kevquirk.com/micro-blog-is-still-confusing/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109874692227846373) 2023-02-17T16:43:23Z ****
Next [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) for you guys...

What is your primary operating system?

(boosts appreciated to get as much engagement as possible, thanks!)

Linux

Mac

Windows

Other ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109881078772306738) 2023-02-19T10:25:58Z ****
Nice simple [#script](https://fosstodon.org/tags/script) to help automate pushing to my [#Git](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Git) repositories:

[https://kevquirk.com/git-commit-and-push-script/](https://kevquirk.com/git-commit-and-push-script/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109890919364699643) 2023-02-23T18:42:03Z ****
Me: we want a bigger water tank. How big do you think we can go?

Plumber: hold my beer ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109915519297265698) 2023-02-27T18:15:34Z ****
Now I'm back on [#Jekyll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Jekyll) (and have been for a few months) here's how my workflow for producing content has changed over [#WordPress](https://fosstodon.org/tags/WordPress).

[https://kevquirk.com/my-static-site-workflow/](https://kevquirk.com/my-static-site-workflow/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109938064373331635) 2023-02-28T16:08:42Z ****
I've had a number of requests to bring back [#email](https://fosstodon.org/tags/email) subscriptions to the blog (basically a [#newsletter](https://fosstodon.org/tags/newsletter)), so I have:

[https://kevquirk.com/email-subscriptions/](https://kevquirk.com/email-subscriptions/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109943227810143203) 2023-03-01T07:21:25Z ****
Next [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) post…once again, boosts appreciated for maximum engagement. 😊

How old are you?

<= 20

21 - 30

31 - 40

41+ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109946816801257768) 2023-03-01T11:55:00Z ****
I know that 41+ is broad. But Mastodon only allows for 4 options and I had to get everyone in. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109947892591568414) 2023-03-02T12:59:53Z ****
Things are returning to normal now, so I've disabled "under attack mode" hopefully your apps will start working now too. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109953810011169628) 2023-03-02T12:20:22Z ****
You probably had trouble accessing [#Fosstodon](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fosstodon) for the last few hours. That's because we have (and still are) the target of a DDoS attack. Fosstodon was the target, but other Masto.Host customers were impacted because of it (sorry about that, folks!)

Unfortunately, we've had to take the decision to put Fosstodon behind [#Cloudflare](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Cloudflare) to mitigate the attacks. I don't like it either, but we need to do what we can to keep the lights on.

More deta ... ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109953654645367614) 2023-03-02T23:07:22Z ****
Finally had time to stop fire fighting and actually troubleshoot the DDoS. I think we’ve finally been able to block the traffic.

Things seem stable at the moment, but that could change in an instant. Sorry folks, we’re doing our best, but with days jobs, families etc. it’s hard to find time for this kinda stuff sometimes…which is why I only got to sit down and work though this mess at 11pm. 🤦‍♂️ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109956198699779852) 2023-03-03T09:28:54Z ****
Wooh, thanks folks! Love me some remote notifications! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109958642674928117) 2023-03-03T09:25:39Z ****
Hey folks, testing a few things as we recover from that damned DDoS.

Can someone \*\*THAT'S NOT ON FOSSTODON\*\* interact with this post please (favourite/reply etc.) I want to make sure federation is ok.

Thanks! ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109958629892457815) 2023-03-03T16:04:29Z ****
Another [#book](https://fosstodon.org/tags/book) down from my [#reading](https://fosstodon.org/tags/reading) list. This time it's Gideon The Ninth. TL;DR I thought it was okay overall...

[https://kevquirk.com/gideon-the-ninth/](https://kevquirk.com/gideon-the-ninth/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109960198197367706) 2023-03-04T14:51:07Z ****
Trying a better age split for [#FediPoll](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FediPoll) to see if we get more accurate results. Apologies for the dupe, but would appreciate boosts to try and get as many votes as last time. Thanks!

QUESTION: How old are you?

0 - 29

30 - 45

46 - 60

61+ ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109965571999906988) 2023-03-04T17:38:25Z ****
The more time I spend on the [#Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fediverse) the more it becomes clear that every single person can be placed into 1 of 3 buckets:

1) Those (usually older techies) who are literal, pedantic douchebags that will argue the most infinitesimally small detail as if it was the end of the world.

2) Those with sensibilities so delicate that EVERYTHING if an affront to them.

3) Those who are just here for good conversation with like-minded folk.

If you’re in bucket 3, come say hi. 😉 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109966229868731896) 2023-03-05T09:40:14Z ****
If the DDoS from the other day has taught me anything, it's that I need to have a backup account. So I've decided to create a single user instance with an ALT account.

I intend to use it for more general posting about my other interests and I'll be using it as much as this account. Namely things like [#blogging](https://fosstodon.org/tags/blogging), [#writing](https://fosstodon.org/tags/writing), [#WatchCollecting](https://fosstodon.org/tags/WatchCollecting) (maybe), [#FishKeeping](https://fosstodon.org/tags/FishKeeping ... ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109970011861321027) 2023-03-05T22:33:22Z ****
I’m around halfway through reading [@manton](https://manton.org/activitypub/manton) book on indie publishing and microblogging. So far I’m really enjoying it and well worth a read if you’re into [#Blogging](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Blogging), [#IndieWeb](https://fosstodon.org/tags/IndieWeb) and all that jazz.

[https://book.micro.blog/](https://book.micro.blog/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109973051997576751) 2023-03-07T23:01:12Z ****
A few days ago I posted about maintaining a second account on the fedi. Having Gone away and thought about it, I’ve decided to open a Micro.blog account and use that instead. This way I’m truly distributing my accounts, yet still able to chat with you all.

If you wanna follow me, you can find me here - [@kq](https://micro.blog/activitypub/kq) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109984486011763533) 2023-03-07T23:23:22Z ****
Love this bridge that isn’t far from my house. Good one for @challenge day 6 - “Engineering”. ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109984573184852067) 2023-03-08T06:17:17Z ****
Photo challenge day 8 - “walk”. Here’s a photo of the Welsh hills during a lovely walk with my wife recently… ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109986200784472507) 2023-03-08T14:07:41Z ****
\*\*I accidentally deleted my Masto account in M.B, so you'll need to follow me again. SORRY!\*\*

A few days ago I posted about maintaining a second account on the fedi. Having Gone away and thought about it, I’ve decided to open a Micro.blog account and use that instead. This way I’m truly distributing my accounts, yet still able to chat with you all.

If you wanna follow me, you can find me here - [@kev@micro.kevquirk.com](https://micro.kevquirk.com/activitypub/kev) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109988050456185017) 2023-03-09T21:56:12Z ****
Really enjoyed this post about a Minimal Viable Blog. I think it can be improved slightly though, so I’m gonna give it a go.

[https://manuelmoreale.com/minimum-viable-blog](https://manuelmoreale.com/minimum-viable-blog) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/109995555092251037) 2023-03-11T10:25:47Z ****
Are you making these [#Design](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Design) mistakes on your [#blog](https://fosstodon.org/tags/blog)? I know I've done some of them in the past.

[https://kevquirk.com/blog-design-mistakes/](https://kevquirk.com/blog-design-mistakes/)

[#Clickbait](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Clickbait) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110004164839666617) 2023-03-12T07:04:36Z ****
This makes me sad and very worried.

[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGbWGMsuVY](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGbWGMsuVY) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110009036090958580) 2023-03-12T07:54:18Z ****
I had pretty much the same experience as [@mull](https://mas.to/@mull) when I tried a single user instance. I just don’t think Masto is geared for that kind of usage.

Of course there’s many people happily using Masto as a single user, and more power to them, I just missed the community vibe from a larger server, like Fosstodon.

[https://mull.net/single-user-mastodon-instance-is-a-bad-idea](https://mull.net/single-user-mastodon-instance-is-a-bad-idea) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110009231505641099) 2023-03-12T13:57:29Z ****
Sledging with the kids…that sky! 🛷 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110010659582443116) 2023-03-13T07:18:44Z ****
I hear a lot of Americans saying “I went for a hike today…” in posts that are accompanied by often beautiful pictures of the US vast and varied landscape.

But what is “a hike” to your average American? Because to me (British), a hike is a 20 mile hike up a large hill/mountain. Is it the same? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110014753934685714) 2023-03-16T22:15:57Z ****
"I would rather my metric for success not be how many page views I get or how to get Google to list me further up on the page results. I think my way of measuring success with blogging will be how many blog posts I’ve written and if I feel like I’m writing high quality content and writing content that’s true to me. And what qualifies as high quality content isn’t something someone told me in a blog article I should be writing ... [https://micro.kevquirk.com/2023/03/16/i-would-rather.html](https://micro.kevquirk.com/2023/ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110035268875680151) 2023-03-17T06:26:23Z ****
Analytics Discourage Creativity by [@noellemitchell](https://mstdn.social/@noellemitchell)

[https://bookishnoelle.linefeed.app/analytics-discourage-creativity-27cc8b](https://bookishnoelle.linefeed.app/analytics-discourage-creativity-27cc8b)

I really feel this post and have been down this rabbit hole myself ( [https://kevquirk.com/revisiting-the-web-analytics-rabbit-hole/](https://kevquirk.com/revisiting-the-web-analytics-rabbit-hole/)).

BTW, I’m reading your blog, Noelle…hi! 👋 ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110037197351983437) 2023-03-17T06:41:54Z ****
Folks who maintain their own gateway to the [#Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fediverse) (single user Masto, Pleroma, Friendica, Micro.blog, Write.as etc) what do you use and why?

Also how do you find it? Are there any problems/gotchas one should know about? ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110037258369221151) 2023-03-21T23:09:23Z ****
You’ve probably seen all kind of weird follow activity from my accounts as I’ve been testing stuff over the last week. It’s because I’ve been looking into having a backup on the [#Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/tags/Fediverse).

Here’s more info…

[https://kevquirk.com/fediverse-backup/](https://kevquirk.com/fediverse-backup/) ⌘ [Read more](https://fosstodon.org/@kev/110063790579643054)