Jules the fairy @Jules@computerfairi.es

Hey so, there's been a bit of a kerfuffle with Patreon lately after a terms of service change that threatens all sex workers

There's now an open letter to Patreon to please not do that http://www.openlettertopatreon.com/

The idea of folks losing their livelihood overnight for reasons I cannot see as justified is terrifying, and there's no Patreon alternative either.

Mastodon suggestion box slash poll!

What would make you more likely to use topical hashtags?

Building your programming ability? Open "secret" about tech industry: programmers only productive about 3-4 hours/day & fake the rest. No need to sit 8 hours.

So don't burn yourself out! Maybe lie down & visualize, before coding tiny pieces. Understand a single thing in many ways; creates strong bricks as foundation of your knowledge. With stronger bricks, the faster you will be.

Maybe first write down a few different ways of doing something; list advantages & disadvantages of each. "Analyze tradeoffs."

Code's often a poor representation of thought, a thin brittle artifact that executes.

I think that one reason (not the only one, but one) for people using ableist terms and metaphors here is the "im mentally ill or otherwise neurodivergent myself, so I can't be ableist / my ableism doesn't count" mindset.

Which isn't true. Trans people can perpetuate anti-trans bigotry and harm each other. Women can say sexist things and harm each other. Plus, no one can speak for a whole group.

We all have internalised lots of oppressive bullshit, and purity is impossible, but responsibility is not.

wonder if i could commission someone to make cute comics about how masto works

If an indie dev can just add accessibility based on a random offhand comment, what excuse do big studios have?
https://twitter.com/j_millerworks/status/922321108245843969 https://mastodon.social/media/79LJ6G_VCq7_jz_fhHQ

Hi fairydon, I'm still alive.

I have to correct a lot of awful assignments by confused students now so I thought maybe it would be nice to come here instead and pretend there is no work to be done. You know... 👻

Oh and have some 🍧

Awww yes, I KNEW here on wonderful Mastodon there were probably even people who… open up their e-readers and do stuff with them 😻

So, I really enjoyed reading this
https://wxcafe.net/posts/pocketbook_dissassembly_and_root/ by @wxcafe@social.wxcafe.net, excite!! 📖💾✨

Reddit post: Why the free and open Minetest, not Microsoft's Minecraft, is the better educational tool for primary and secondary students (backed by practical examples of usage).

Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/4dg0ca/why_the_free_and_open_minetest_not_microsofts/

Refers to: http://www.ocsmag.com/2016/04/04/mining-for-education/

#minetest #minecraft

If you like #gameing and want Gamergate and its hangers-on to just go away forever, check out my Mastodon instance, https://elekk.xyz/ . Games of all types are welcome, and we've got no problem keeping it safe from assholes and the alt-right.

Are you queer or gender nonconforming? We need your help!

My little sister is a high school teacher who's looking for queer & gender non-conforming students to answer a few questions about how she can best support them in the classroom!

If you have a moment, please fill out her form here:
https://goo.gl/tj9rPv

Please boost this! Thank you! ♥️