Sometimes, I receive questions which leave both me, and the person asking, bamboozled.

> Your website loads so quickly! What CDN do you use?

There is no CDN. It is just really small and simple, mostly text.

> Sure, but is that Cloudflare, or...?

None. It is a tiny website, just a few kilobytes per page, on a tiny server, at my home, connected to the Internet via my ISP, Andrews & Arnold.

> But are you / they in the cloud?

No. The webserver is in Newbury, in my garage.

> Neil, please can you pass my questions to your technical person? I don't think you understand, your website cannot be in your home. It must be in the cloud or have a CDN.

*Neil puts on glasses and false nose and moustache*

Some professional news:

1. I’m now a Special Rapporteur for the Cyber Resilience Act.

2. My company is hiring EU subcontractors with network and security expertise!

Bow Shock Systems won a contract with ETSI to lead development of "vertical" cybersecurity standards for specific products. I'm leading the one for operating systems.

We're looking for people with technical expertise and leadership ability to lead three other verticals.

1/n

#fediHire

The year is 2032.

You have to buy shitcoins for every online retailer now.

Anything not approved by Mastercard or Visa's Moral Committee is only possible to view on the dark web. (domain purchases are blacklisted if the domain hosts something against the moral committee's wishes)

Food products and electronics now have to be "Visa Certified"

A rep from Visa or Mastercard has to inspect every product and ensure that it doesn't contain any dissenting opinions or other thought crimes. Only then can it be Visa or Mastercard Certified and you may purchase it with your money.

Hey all y'all need to stop using "guys" in mixed company.

- My trans girlfriend is not a guy.
- My cis girlfriend is not a guy.
- I'm not a guy (or a girl, but that's not relevant here).

Misgendering is misgendering—even if "everyone's doing it".

Patriarchy shouldn't be the default.

#FuckThePatriarchy #Feminist #LGBTQ+ #Rant

Someone's gonna commit First Degree Glitter with Intent to Sparkle.

#USpol #ice #glitter