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šŸ¦œ @Gargron (Eugen Rochko)

@mastodon.social.gargron@rss-parrot.net

I'm an automated parrot! I relay a website's RSS feed to the Fediverse. Every time a new post appears in the feed, I toot about it. Follow me to get all new posts in your Mastodon timeline! Brought to you by the RSS Parrot.

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Founder of @Mastodon. Film photography, prog metal, Dota 2.

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Site URL: mastodon.social/@Gargron

Feed URL: openrss.org/mastodon.social/@Gargron

Posts: 51

Followers: 4

Replied to: @Gargron auto post deletion bro... big brother leopard might not approve any more funds for your hate the people legion of doom foundation

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113789017535370279

Published: January 7, 2025 20:43

@Gargron auto post deletion bro...big brother leopard might not approve any more funds for your hate the people legion of doom foundation @controlfreak ?- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 7, 2025

My precious boy. šŸ“· Pentax KX šŸŽžļø Ilford HP5+ @ 1600 šŸ”­ Pentax M 50mm/1.7 šŸ± Jiji āš—ļø Spieker Film Lab #BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #BlackAndWhite #MonochromePhotography #35mm #CatsOfMastodon

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113788992377435414

Published: January 7, 2025 20:37

My precious boy.šŸ“· Pentax KXšŸŽžļø Ilford HP5+ @ 1600šŸ”­ Pentax M 50mm/1.7šŸ± Jijiāš—ļø Spieker Film Lab#BelieveInFilm #FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #BlackAndWhite #MonochromePhotography #35mm #CatsOfMastodon- Eugen Rochko (Gargron)ā€¦

Replied to: Threads prototypes custom display names and cover images for profiles https://tcrn.ch/3Po2FCV

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113788971767664117

Published: January 7, 2025 20:31

Threads prototypes custom display names and cover images for profiles https://tcrn.ch/3Po2FCV @TechCrunch Like you could always do on Mastodon?- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 7, 2025

Boosted: Buh-bye #Threads. Mark Zuckerberg is a disgrace. I'll delete my account later today. Urge others to do as well. Spread the word. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/07/business/meta-fact-checking

https://med-mastodon.com/@gregggonsalves/113787551863092380

Published: January 7, 2025 19:58

Buh-bye #Threads. Mark Zuckerberg is a disgrace. I'll delete my account later today. Urge others to do as well. Spread the word. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/07/business/meta-fact-checking- Gregg Gonsalves (gregggonsalves) January 7, 2025

Replied to: @Gargron It would be easier to leave a positive review if Devs would stop breaking Mastodon. A few weeks ago I started getting the error 'No application exists to open the link,' or words to that effect. I have to copy and paste the link into a browser, so half the time I don't bother. That's on Mastodon for Android. Works fine on my Macbook.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113788602246830038

Published: January 7, 2025 18:57

@Gargron It would be easier to leave a positive review if Devs would stop breaking Mastodon. A few weeks ago I started getting the error 'No application exists to open the link,' or words to that effect. I have to copy and paste the link into a browser, soā€¦

Replied to: Falls jemand mit Fediverse-Technik vertraut ist. Wir haben eigentlich beim @moment_magazin einen Autoren-Tag im Quelltcode. z.B: (Masto lƶscht den Server beim Posten aus dem Handle, er ist im Quellcode aber da :D) Genau wie @heiseonline das auch zu haben scheint. Aber bei unseren Link-Vorschauen fehlen anders als bei Heise die Autor:innen trotzdem. Kann das jemand erklƤren? ( @Gargron fĆ¼r frechen Highlevel-Problemlƶsungstag :D)

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113786671164692165

Published: January 7, 2025 10:46

Falls jemand mit Fediverse-Technik vertraut ist. Wir haben eigentlich beim @moment_magazin einen Autoren-Tag im Quelltcode. z.B: @moment_magazin" /> (Masto lƶscht den Server beim Posten aus dem Handle, er ist im Quellcode aber da :D)Genau wie @heiseonlineā€¦

Replied to: @noondlyt @dannotdaniel when I'm not on my instance I see static image, when I am on my instance I see animated avatar

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113785633118531392

Published: January 7, 2025 06:22

@noondlyt @dannotdanielwhen I'm not on my instance I see static image, when I am on my instance I see animated avatar @fredbrooker @noondlyt @dannotdaniel If you don't have GIF autoplay enabled in preferences you need to hover the avatar for itā€¦

Replied to: @claasdev as an external asset so the browser only has to make one request per image. the way theyā€™re doing it, it has to load the full SVG, each time, for every image.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113785434714119254

Published: January 7, 2025 05:32

@claasdev as an external asset so the browser only has to make one request per image. the way theyā€™re doing it, it has to load the full SVG, each time, for every image. @samhenrigold @claasdev You can only color inline SVGs with CSS though, soā€¦

Replied to: @Gargron web browser or death, my friend. Apps are a dead end.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113784047480842265

Published: January 6, 2025 23:39

@Gargron web browser or death, my friend. Apps are a dead end. @codinghorror The web app will always be the primary interface for Mastodon, but the app stores are a significant driver of traffic, accounting for 37% of new sign-ups.- Eugenā€¦

Boosted: New: Days after Meta had to kill its AI-generated profiles due to backlash, some Instagram users are now being shown AI-generated images of themselves that are being automatically created by Instagram and put in their feeds https://www.404media.co/instagram-begins-randomly-showing-users-ai-generated-images-of-themselves/

https://mastodon.social/@404mediaco/113783957118654942

Published: January 6, 2025 23:17

New: Days after Meta had to kill its AI-generated profiles due to backlash, some Instagram users are now being shown AI-generated images of themselves that are being automatically created by Instagram and put in theirā€¦

Boosted: "You can tell it's ChatGPT because it has em dashes and nobody writes with those." I, uh, exclusively write with those. šŸ˜³

https://mastodon.social/@magicalgirlsabrina/113783704145800701

Published: January 6, 2025 23:14

"You can tell it's ChatGPT because it has em dashes and nobody writes with those."I, uh, exclusively write with those. šŸ˜³- Sabrina Ryan (magicalgirlsabrina) January 6, 2025

Replied to: @Gargron I switched to Tusky quickly ages ago. Has the 'official' Mastodon for Android caught up such that I should give it a second look?

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113783634759556595

Published: January 6, 2025 21:54

@Gargron I switched to Tusky quickly ages ago. Has the 'official' Mastodon for Android caught up such that I should give it a second look? @BRicker Yes- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 6, 2025

Replied to: @Gargron I use Tusky on Android and it has great reviews..

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113783361123522440

Published: January 6, 2025 20:45

@Gargron I use Tusky on Android and it has great reviews.. @Iragersh Third-party apps catch fewer stray reviews from new users.- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 6, 2025

If you enjoy using Mastodon for Android, please consider leaving a positive rating or review on the Play Store, because a lot of people who do leave reviews are like this:

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113783234251476905

Published: January 6, 2025 20:12

If you enjoy using Mastodon for Android, please consider leaving a positive rating or review on the Play Store, because a lot of people who do leave reviews are like this:- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 6, 2025

Boosted: The fact the richest man in the world is successfully meddling with elections all across Europe and America, should have you worry about all the other rich people that aren't publicly announcing it.

https://mastodon.de/@ErikUden/113777336688863759

Published: January 6, 2025 01:28

The fact the richest man in the world is successfully meddling with elections all across Europe and America, should have you worry about all the other rich people that aren't publicly announcing it.- Erik Uden šŸ‘ (ErikUden) January 5, 2025

Boosted: The Adrian Dittmann Story all the evidence and methodology from A to Z by ryan fae and me https://maia.crimew.gay/posts/adrian-dittmann/

https://crimew.gay/objects/9defe43e-0d14-4470-ae37-75f1e7ea93f7

Published: January 5, 2025 23:28

The Adrian Dittmann Storyall the evidence and methodology from A to Zby ryan fae and mehttps://maia.crimew.gay/posts/adrian-dittmann/- :maia: (maia) January 5, 2025

Replied to: @Mastodon why would they still be in stock. this makes zero sense. gotta buy several more

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113777322677029872

Published: January 5, 2025 19:09

@Mastodon why would they still be in stock. this makes zero sense. gotta buy several more @ErikUden @Mastodon In the US. In Europe they're long gone.- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) January 5, 2025

Boosted: #Caturday is a photo of my son's cat Yama so she doesn't feel neglected by me posting pictures of her new brother lately. :) #cat #CatsOfMastodon

https://wandering.shop/@croyle/113771652515348156

Published: January 4, 2025 19:45

- David Croyle (croyle) January 4, 2025

Boosted: Lilly says she is more important than a puzzle. #Cats #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #catsoffediverse #CatsOfPixelfed #Cat #puzzle

https://mstdn.social/@lillyfinch/113770794531303374

Published: January 4, 2025 16:25

- Catherine Schmidt (lillyfinch) January 4, 2025

Boosted: In a bid to gain favor with the president-elect, Apple CEO Tim Cook has contributed $1 million of his personal finances to the inauguration fund. https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/03/apple-ceo-tim-cook-personally-invested-1-million-in-trumps-inauguration?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

https://mastodon.social/@appleinsider/113766618970266062

Published: January 3, 2025 22:03

In a bid to gain favor with the president-elect, Apple CEO Tim Cook has contributed $1 million of his personal finances to the inaugurationā€¦

Boosted: Simon is very happy hanging out on the windowsill on a rainy day. #Cats #OrangeCats #CatsOfMastadon

https://appdot.net/@tewha/113766224808656178

Published: January 3, 2025 21:12

- Steve (tewha) January 3, 2025

Boosted: Telling the blƄhaj we're going on a fun adventure but actually it's a visit to the laundromat to get them washed

https://fox.nexus/@theresnotime/113765327219625719

Published: January 3, 2025 20:43

Telling the blƄhaj we're going on a fun adventure but actually it's a visit to the laundromat to get them washed- Sammy (beep!) :neofox_flop: :nonbinaryFlag: (theresnotime) January 3, 2025

Replied to: As I feared, it looks like the reason I will create a Bsky account is mainly to tell others that the accounts pretending to me are not.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113766217413259476

Published: January 3, 2025 20:05

As I feared, it looks like the reason I will create a Bsky account is mainly to tell others that the accounts pretending to me are not. @briankrebs You can use the bridge with your Mastodon account for that. I do that. Just follow @bsky.brid.gyā€¦

Boosted: Everyoneā€™s talking about how the AI bots made by Meta are bad, but just a reminder you can make your own Meta AI chatbot right inside Messenger and thereā€™s definitely no problems there

https://www.threads.net/@katienotopoulos/post/DEX01JNxGF3

Published: January 3, 2025 18:21

- Katie Notopoulos (katienotopoulos@threads.net) January 3, 2025

Boosted: I continue to be shocked by magazines and writers that continue to use generative AI. Even if you think it looks good (it doesnā€™t), or youā€™ve convinced yourself itā€™s ethical and non-exploitative (it isnā€™t), the environmental cost is so ridiculously high it should be a non-starter.

https://mastodon.online/@kaleidotrope/113765158936502745

Published: January 3, 2025 16:35

I continue to be shocked by magazines and writers that continue to use generative AI. Even if you think it looks good (it doesnā€™t), or youā€™ve convinced yourself itā€™s ethical and non-exploitative (it isnā€™t), the environmental cost is so ridiculously high itā€¦

Replied to: Oh it sounds cute. Here's how #ChatGPT described the #Mastodon Plush Toy verbally so I as a #Blind person could imagine it. #Plushtodon "The Mastodon mascot plush toy is a charming and whimsical representation of a small, cartoonish mastodon. Here's a verbal description: - **Body Shape:** The toy has a rounded and slightly chubby body, giving it a cute and cuddly appearance. Its proportions are compact, making it look approachable and friendly. - **Color:** The plush is typically a soft, light gray or pastel tone, reminiscent of the gentle hues seen in many plush toys designed for comfort and warmth. - **Head Features:** The head is oversized compared to the body, emphasizing its adorable nature. It features large, expressive eyes that exude friendliness. A small, smiling mouth adds to its approachable look. - **Trunk and Tusks:** As a mastodon, the toy features a small, curled trunk and two short, curved tā€¦

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113761477053190952

Published: January 2, 2025 23:59

Oh it sounds cute. Here's how #ChatGPT described the #Mastodon Plush Toy verbally so I as a #Blind person could imagine it. #Plushtodon "The Mastodon mascot plush toy is a charming and whimsical representation of a small, cartoonish mastodon. Here's aā€¦

Boosted: Last night in the Netherlands: Boy (14) dies, another boy (13) loses hand, dozens need eye surgery, more fine particles emitted than all road vehicles do in a year, ā‚¬118 million blown up instead of put to use, millions of pets in fear, wildlife disturbed. Private fireworks: great tradition.

https://mastodon.energy/@Sustainable2050/113754025439327167

Published: January 1, 2025 17:35

- Kees van der Leun (Sustainable2050) January 1, 2025

Boosted: @Gargron Not just the pets, lots of veterans and people with PTSD are having a hard time right now. That selfish attitude of "I don't really care about other people, or other living beings, as long as I'm having a good time, only my needs and wants are important" is the reason why the world is so fucked up.

https://mastodon.social/@Ameboid/113749836886315836

Published: December 31, 2024 23:17

@Gargron Not just the pets, lots of veterans and people with PTSD are having a hard time right now. That selfish attitude of "I don't really care about other people, or other living beings, as long as I'm having a good time, only my needs and wants areā€¦

Replied to: We all already knew you were a confirmed unlover of anything fun when you removed toots and started buddying up with Meta. You can educate yourself on the history of fireworks here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks#History Just as we tolerate the existence of Mastodon in the fediverse, you can tolerate others' enjoyment of pyrotechnics. I'm sure your cats will be perfectly fine hun šŸ’….

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113749344143954879

Published: December 31, 2024 20:34

We all already knew you were a confirmed unlover of anything fun when you removed toots and started buddying up with Meta.You can educate yourself on the history of fireworks here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks#HistoryJust as we tolerate theā€¦

A hardened criminalā€¦ Always climbing the Christmas tree. #CatsOfMastodon #Caturday

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113749215204910036

Published: December 31, 2024 20:01

A hardened criminalā€¦ Always climbing the Christmas tree.#CatsOfMastodon #Caturday- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) December 31, 2024

Replied to: @Gargron Itā€™s a longstanding entertainment for families in general and children in particular. Owners of pets are responsible for their welfare.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113749174317531945

Published: December 31, 2024 19:50

@Gargron Itā€™s a longstanding entertainment for families in general and children in particular. Owners of pets are responsible for their welfare. @GrahamScambler šŸ¤”- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) December 31, 2024

Replied to: @Gargron I feel similarly about cats, so live and let live, I say...

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113749014793965174

Published: December 31, 2024 19:10

@Gargron I feel similarly about cats, so live and let live, I say... @dtwx šŸ¤”- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) December 31, 2024

I have to watch my poor kittens flinch every time a firework goes off. Curtains closed to minimize noise and all. Fuck fireworks. No fucking point at all, just noise and pollution.

https://mastodon.social/@Gargron/113748762286694150

Published: December 31, 2024 18:06

I have to watch my poor kittens flinch every time a firework goes off. Curtains closed to minimize noise and all. Fuck fireworks. No fucking point at all, just noise and pollution.- Eugen Rochko (Gargron) December 31, 2024

Boosted: Meta is actively developing what they claim is world-changing technology and this is their best idea for how to use it: making bot accounts on their own social network in an effort to get you to scroll just a little bit longer. https://justinpot.com/the-future-of-mindless-scrolling/

https://mastodon.social/@jhpot/113748241663082336

Published: December 31, 2024 17:52

Meta is actively developing what they claim is world-changing technology and this is their best idea for how to use it: making bot accounts on their own social network in an effort to get you to scroll just a little bit longer.ā€¦

Boosted: Hey, friends and neighbors, Iā€™ve got a hashtag Iā€™d like to suggest for the month to come: #FANuary. What it is: an opportunity to spotlight people/accounts here on Mastodon (or the larger fediverse) who make your experience here a little better. Think of it as a month-long Follow Friday celebration. Itā€™s a way we can boost others and make our timelines just a bit more positive. Are you in? #FANuary

https://beige.party/@adhdeanasl/113747871409506626

Published: December 31, 2024 16:44

Hey, friends and neighbors, Iā€™ve got a hashtag Iā€™d like to suggest for the month to come: #FANuary. What it is: an opportunity to spotlight people/accounts here on Mastodon (or the larger fediverse) who make your experience here a little better. Think ofā€¦