re: ssh practice
@4censord @ranja yeah I'd agree with all this while also adding that preconfigured point to point VPNs with wireguard for example come with a secure configuration out of the box for LAN access, and I would expect configuration mistakes in ssh from most sysadmins (bad packaged defaults, changed incorrectly or incompletely). This is both defense in depth, reducing attack surface of open ports, and an attempt to minimize chances of human misconfiguration.
Also the benefit of both initially allowing access to, and then revoking access to all 'internal' (LAN infrastructure) at once by revoking an individual's VPN access.
I don't think I am alone in this, since I've seen more enterprise org products targeting this approach, by integrating an organization's auth system, and VPN infrastructure connecting to a shared bridged LAN for easier, more secure development or shared operations. Just look at enterprise software built on Wireguard for some examples of how far you can take this approach. I prefer things less tightly integrated for personal stuff of course, but there is a serious draw based on scaling secure access to shared infra as well.
trans anatomy knowledge expectations vs reality
The only thing I understand about Human anatomy are which muscle groups are activated by which exercises.
Cis people asking me about "the surgery" feel like I am obligated to know more... Which... I'm really not. I can spot you in the gym I'm not suddenly a surgeon because I take hormones. I imagine others don't even know that very well. Weird expectation.
Anyways I am going to start quizzing everyone cis over 30 on colonoscopies in great detail now :P
ssh practice
The latest standard for remote access should NOT be a *public* ssh port. I don't care about what method of authentication is in place, or what obfuscation is available. Honestly ssh ports should be LAN-only and behind strict firewalls. If you want remote access, setup a modern point to point VPN which gives you the modern cryptographic security as a default, then ssh from within the VPN on the relevant LAN.
uBlock Origin Lite is now on iOS if anyone needs to know this https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698
Cryptocurrency guide for people who justifiably hate it
For the record if the world really went to enough shit to justify you personally needing to use cryptocurrency to bypass economic warfare against you, don't even consider anything other than Bitcoin and Monero, with Monero being more secure and anonymous, with more fees.
I don't endorse the society which would force people into waiting for blockchain transaction verification that takes a few minutes each time, and paying 'gas' fees, but it might be forced on a few marginalized people. So know going in: don't trust any other "coin" and also use a local crypto wallet not connected to your web browser. Cash out of cryptocurrency exchanges (currency conversion accounts) into your local wallet immediately, every time, and use backups. At the very least, backup the wallet to both your phone and a trusted computer you control yourself.
Of course the best advice is, don't be forced into using cryptocurrency, since financial fraud and recovery services and instant transactions are actually pretty nice features we all benefit from.
Stack overflow developer survey hilights:
- More developers actively distrust the accuracy of AI tools than trust it
- A majority of developers don't use AI agents
- 66% of developers are frustrated with AI solutions that are almost right
- Privacy, pricing and better alternatives are top reasons developers turn their back on a technology
- Positive sentiment to AI tools has decreased in 2025
anime trash, trans thoughts
Speaking of critical analysis of the media we engage with, and I'm speaking from my own experiences and observations here, I think a lot of predominantly online trans girls idolise and romanticise anime characters like Lain and Tomoko to an unhealthy degree.
Like yes yes, they are cute and silly and just like me fr...but being quite mentally unstable and socially awkward to your detriment is NOT GOOD FOR YOU GIRL 😭😭
YOU ARE 25, FIND BETTER ROLEMODELS
re: 'capitalism' 'capitalism' 'capitalism'
I'm as anticapitalist as the next [Entity Descriptor] but that's just step zero.
'capitalism' 'capitalism' 'capitalism'
Describing the modern state of things as merely 'capitalism' or 'late stage capitalism' is really not that helpful. You can afford to choose a more specific term or be more descriptive. Like obviously there are issues with Capitalism generally, people make careers off of describing that. But maybe it is more useful to target the actual status-quo rather than its unrealized or only partially reified platonic ideal? Or going the socialist variant of apocalyptic about it?
Or maybe it is not only worth talking in terms of further specifics, but also talking about something more general than 'capitalism', since unlike what a bunch of brocialists think we've got a number of mostly unrelated problems.
Something about just ranting about 'capitalism' is neither specific enough nor general enough when you are defining what is so oppressive about life on earth now.
Your Guide on How to Support Mutual Aid Groups in Palestine [including Gaza right now!] as Humanitarian Crisis [war crimes, genocide] Deepens
@palestine @israel #FamineInGaza #FamineRelief #FreePalestine #action4gaza
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