Mastodawn

software is a mirror that reflects the times and the environment it was created in.

this is why much software created in the 1970s counterculture was joyful and humanistic, and why much software created in the 2020s capitalistic hellscape is soul-crushing malware (adware, spyware).

#retrocomputing can mean celebrating hardware limitations and creative coding, but it can also mean celebrating personal computing - computers that are tools for liberation - bicycles for the mind, not cattle trains to the slop farm.

People's Computer Company - Wikipedia

SevenDeadlyExes 1d ago

I'm feeling some Julie Ruin for this week's #MusicWomenWednesday - Kathleen Hanna really changed the game yknow?

Girls Like Us -THE JULIE RUIN
https://youtu.be/5wmL97Ape7o?si=Rd3PLV-DhAjKXImw

The Julie Ruin - Girls Like Us (Official Lyric Video)

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SevenDeadlyExes 2d ago

Full credit to Limmy for clueing me into this one #TuneTuesday #UnexpectedWhiplash

Manhattan Skyline - A-ha!
https://youtu.be/WY2r28M1TrY?si=KbTnzp7M70dz6hoZ

Limmy Sketch that made me think of it as soon as i saw this weeks prompt: https://youtu.be/J4aD_dZzYpI?si=mFHmVHcRWuJkcSyw

a-ha - Manhattan Skyline (Official Video)

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SevenDeadlyExes 3d ago

@dinobelbo @autistics @actuallyadhd i have the flare audio ones with a -10db insert thing - they are better than regular earplugs - not that much quieter overall but filter harsh noise like traffic and crowds quite well
Doesn't entirely fix the your own voice seeming louder issue, but i think its less so that other ones ive tried

SevenDeadlyExes 5d ago

🕹️Jaystation🎮Mar 10

If you're #trans and feeling lonely, repost this.

If you are an ally and care about trans people, repost this.

You may be feeling lonely. But, you're not alone.

SevenDeadlyExes 6d ago

#WhenTimesAreTough is a great theme for #JukeboxFridayNight but seeing all the posts about said Tough Times™ is rapidly depleting my limited stores of energy for the day, and i have errands later so - focusing only on what i control, I'm going to post;

Hard Times - PARAMORE
https://youtu.be/AEB6ibtdPZc?si=DBkbzsqe8eT2JR7L

..make myself a cute colour blocking, Hayley Williams inspired outfit, and dance like it's my last chance - because you never know when it will be!!
👯💀🎸

Paramore: Hard Times [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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SevenDeadlyExes Mar 12

I had some time today so I decided to make a little mixtape for this weeks #ThursdayFiveList
#IFeelGreat seemed like a tall order, so I've gone for a "feel a little bit better" vibe instead - as that's about the best I can manage these days, which is still pretty good imo

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
Modern Girl - Sleater-Kinney
Don't Wanna Be Sad - bigfatbig
Heart Is Healing - Martha
ARE YOU IN? - INCUBUS

https://www.mixcloud.com/GenreQueer/feel-good-mixtape-120326-thursdayfivelist/

Feel Good Mixtape - 12/03/26 - #ThursdayFiveList

Every week we play a game posting 5 songs based on a particular theme - this week I had some time, so I decided to put together a little mixtape. Technically the theme this week was "I feel great" but that seemed like a bit of a tall order in these times - so I've gone for a "feeling a bit better than before" vibe - and I hope you do feel a little bit better after listening <3

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SevenDeadlyExes Mar 11

Let's have some Sleater Kinney for today's #MusicWomenWednesday as I was recently reminded of a big adventure i went on to see them a few years ago

This song carries a lot of meaning for me - I had it on repeat when i first came out and my life kinda blew up - i found myself alone for the first time in a long time with a long and difficult struggle ahead of me - but this song and the springtime sun made the dysphoria melt away 🏳️‍⚧️✊🎸🌞🌱

Modern Girl - SLEATER KINNEY
https://sleaterkinney.bandcamp.com/track/modern-girl