I miss the day when the internet was mostly stuff like this #90sweb
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Sheril KirshenbaumA librarian helped me find the book my son requested today. She knew the plot & the characters & even pointed me to the newest story from the series in case he might enjoy that too. Then she recommended other #books he might like.
When I thanked her, she simply shook her head explaining, βItβs my job. And I really love my job!β
I share this anecdote simply bc librarians are the best people πβ¨
πΏπΆππΆ "not yet begun to fight"Be a Mr Rogers.
- Wear comfy shoes.
- Celebrate kindness.
- Sow affirmations.
- Tell people you love them.
- Save time for make-believe.
- Sing silly little made up songs.
- Feed the fish.
- Testify before Senate subcommittee hearings and MAKE them listen to your demands.
- Wear sweaters.
- Wear comfy shoes.
- Celebrate kindness.
- Sow affirmations.
- Tell people you love them.
- Save time for make-believe.
- Sing silly little made up songs.
- Feed the fish.
- Testify before Senate subcommittee hearings and MAKE them listen to your demands.
- Wear sweaters.
Juliet (Ryel), Rollerskating Elf π³οΈββ§οΈUpdate 4/6: OverDrive (makers of Libby) is supporting and profiting from Israel's genocide in Palestine. More info: https://merida.hair/notes/9rryqx1x2fek02to
UPDATE 1/30: Two updates!
- I've been in touch with the person I mentioned in this post. If you would like to help my friend Elliot and his family get out of Ohio you can contribute here: https://ko-fi.com/fleeingwhiletrans
- I've noticed what I believe to be a pattern at #OverDrive of trans people who come out while working there being forced out or fired. Of the three folks who have come out as trans at OverDrive since 2018 none of us remained employed there for longer than 2 years.
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Remember how my previous employer denied my WFH request so that I could flee the state of Ohio to take care of my trans kid while still working for a company I loved?
I just heard they did it to someone else today.
When you insist people come in to an office a few days a week because you want a "hybrid culture" not a "remote culture" and then tell them to just fuck off when all they want to do is get their kid somewhere safe that makes you an absolutely shitty person.
I'm done hiding who it was.
The company is #OverDrive, based in Cleveland. They make ebook lending software for your local library called #Libby. They say they care about their LGBTQIA+ employees and families but that is clearly a lie.
Ohio lawmakers are turning my home state into absolute garbage and companies like this one are playing along.
Tell your local library to #DropLibby
[Edit, since this is doing numbers: The reason my request was denied a little over a year ago, despite me explaining in detail why, was because they "want a hybrid culture, not a remote culture." (a quote from a senior leader to my face)
In both 2020 and 2021 while the whole company was working remotely I won two annual employee excellence awards for my work on their Security team, while the company had record growth.
Meanwhile, one of my teammates moved out of state to be closer to family and continued to work remotely.]
[Edit 2:
I no longer work there, I know KKR has money in them because I worked there, no I don't think KKR has convinced OD to destroy libraries, we no longer live in Ohio, I have a new remote job at a company that's treating me just fine so far, and don't stop using Libby because your library depends on the circulation numbers for funding. Instead convince your library to switch to something else.]
#Trans #TransRights #Ebooks #Libraries #Bookstodon
UPDATE 1/30: Two updates!
- I've been in touch with the person I mentioned in this post. If you would like to help my friend Elliot and his family get out of Ohio you can contribute here: https://ko-fi.com/fleeingwhiletrans
- I've noticed what I believe to be a pattern at #OverDrive of trans people who come out while working there being forced out or fired. Of the three folks who have come out as trans at OverDrive since 2018 none of us remained employed there for longer than 2 years.
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Remember how my previous employer denied my WFH request so that I could flee the state of Ohio to take care of my trans kid while still working for a company I loved?
I just heard they did it to someone else today.
When you insist people come in to an office a few days a week because you want a "hybrid culture" not a "remote culture" and then tell them to just fuck off when all they want to do is get their kid somewhere safe that makes you an absolutely shitty person.
I'm done hiding who it was.
The company is #OverDrive, based in Cleveland. They make ebook lending software for your local library called #Libby. They say they care about their LGBTQIA+ employees and families but that is clearly a lie.
Ohio lawmakers are turning my home state into absolute garbage and companies like this one are playing along.
Tell your local library to #DropLibby
[Edit, since this is doing numbers: The reason my request was denied a little over a year ago, despite me explaining in detail why, was because they "want a hybrid culture, not a remote culture." (a quote from a senior leader to my face)
In both 2020 and 2021 while the whole company was working remotely I won two annual employee excellence awards for my work on their Security team, while the company had record growth.
Meanwhile, one of my teammates moved out of state to be closer to family and continued to work remotely.]
[Edit 2:
I no longer work there, I know KKR has money in them because I worked there, no I don't think KKR has convinced OD to destroy libraries, we no longer live in Ohio, I have a new remote job at a company that's treating me just fine so far, and don't stop using Libby because your library depends on the circulation numbers for funding. Instead convince your library to switch to something else.]
#Trans #TransRights #Ebooks #Libraries #Bookstodon
Juliet Merida, Dum Tran Elf π³οΈββ§οΈ (@julie)
OverDrive, who make ebook lending software Libby, are supporting and profiteering from Israel's genocide in Palestine. The Israeli digital library "provide(s) relief for displaced Israelis." OverDrive is all too happy to sell (or even donate) books to Israeli libraries in illegal settlements in Gaza. #Bookstodon #OverDrive #Libby #Israel #Palestine #Genocide #Libraries https://icl.org.il/%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%99%D7%94-%D7%94%D7%93%D7%99%D7%92%D7%99%D7%98%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%AA-eng (π2)
Erik MoellerThis is a big deal:
The W3C, founded in 1994 by web inventor Tim Berners-Lee, has quit X and declared the fediverse to be their primary social media channel. Follow them at: @w3c
The future of the open web is .. the open web.
Mandu π₯
Shantell PowellA fun way for passive voice to be identified by zombies. https://www.archives.gov/open/plain-writing/tips/passive-voice.html #PassiveVoice #Writing #WritingCommunity #zombies
Plain Writing Tips - Passive Voice and Zombies
This week's Plain Language writing tip comes from Zombie Defy-er Hilary Parkinson. In honor of Halloween, this week's plain language tip is about the passive voice. And zombies. Like mindless zombies thwarted by a chain-link fence, many writers struggle with the passive voice. There's something about official writing that suddenly makes writers suddenly unable to use pronouns. After reading many examples of the passive voice (and occasionally falling victim to it), I've decided that we're all afraid. Why does the active voice scare us so much that we use the passive voice instead?
Darling Axe Editing"How do I know when to stop editing my manuscript?"
Trust your instincts, but also seek feedback from beta readers and critique partners.
Trammell HudsonHappy 36th anniversary of the Max Headroom Signal Hijacking, for those who celebrate.
Matt Blaze36 years ago today was the Max Headroom TV STL hijacking. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom_signal_hijacking
I regard this incident as the best and purest hacking prank in modern history. The combination of sophisticated, meticulous technical planning and execution, utterly juvenile content, essential harmlessness, lack of financial motive, and never getting caught or identified (or later taking credit) remains, in my opinion, unmatched to this day.
Pure art.
