Scripting News: Sunday, May 19, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Today's song: Blue Sky. "Good old Sunday morning.."#

Poll: "If you're not using Twitter these days where can we find you?"#

If I were desiging a system to compete with Twitter, I'd implement a one-click Block button. It should be as easy to block someone as it is to follow them. It would make a statement to trolls and users alike. To users it would say that blocking is a common thing, don't think about it too much, and certainly don't be intimidated into not doing it. It must be almost as easy to undo. A command to review the list of recent blocks. Facebook comes closest to this. It is very easy to block an account but not quite this easy. I think they're probably heading there. #

I'm seriously going to try not writing about ChatGPT today. 😄 #

Today the Knicks play a game 7 vs the Indiana team at the Garden. If the Knicks win, they go on to the next round vs the Celtics, starting on Tuesday. If they lose, we relax for four months or so, when it starts all over again. With love for the heart of gold team. Either way we win, imho. I know you're not supposed to feel that way, but that's how I feel right now. During the game, if we're losing, based on recent experience I won't like that so much. 😄 #

BTW, this blog will have been running for 30 years on Oct 10.#

Linkblog items for the day.

As clicks dry up for news sites, could Apple News be a lifeline? semafor.com

Despite being defeated, the Knicks received a standing ovation in the game's final seconds — a token of appreciation from a loyal fanbase that enjoyed one of the most memorable playoff runs in team history. amny.com

Jalen Brunson breaks hand as Pacers dump Knicks out of NBA playoffs in Game 7. theguardian.com

Three Laws of Robotics. I realize a lot of people may not know of these laws. Probably would be a good idea to get buy-in from the major vendors. wikipedia.org

Open the pod bay doors HAL. youtube.com

I want a simple Hello World app for ChatGPT in the browser, or Node.js. So I asked ChatGPT to write it for me. chatgpt.com

What we know (and don't know) about Ozempic. vox.com

Link Rot and Digital Decay on Government, News and Other Webpages. pewresearch.org

This Year's Google I/O Was the Most Boring Ever. gizmodo.com

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