Maple Fields

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I'd rather be a forest than a street
the influencer vs journalism thing is so goofy because everything digital journalists said now print said 20 years ago and just as digital journalists learned ethics the hard way so are influencers now.

the real problem is influencing is not nearly as easy or sustainable a job and lacks union protections and is more prone to exploitation—similar to digital 15 years ago.

the race to journalism’s financial bottom will continue but it won’t be either the influencer or the journalist’s fault.
Incredible quote in our piece about the rise and fall of OpenSea today https://www.theverge.com/24161573/opensea-crypto-nfts-workplace-rise-fall
Sunk cost

The rise and fall of NFTs made and unmade OpenSea — once the largest marketplace for the crypto asset. But insider accounts of the company reveal a chaotic work environment, ever-shifting priorities, and run-ins with regulatory bodies.

The Verge
MacRumors (@macrumors) on Threads

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Launched 15 Years Ago Today With '0 New Features' https://www.macrumors.com/2024/08/28/mac-os-x-snow-leopard-15-years/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads

Threads
I’m now officially a camera reviewer 🎉
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-t50-review
Fujifilm X-T50 review: mid-range X-T goes steady

The Fujifilm X-T50 is a mid-range 40MP APS-C mirrorless camera that has image stabilization, subject recognition AF and a host of high-res video features. We've put it to the test.

DPReview
I can't believe it's pride month and I couldn't get Siri to play Chappell Roan
@TechConnectify If I upgrade to a 15 Pro, I'll not only get to use my 2017 Pixel 2 XL's charging cable, but I'll be going back to having an always on screen!
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Surveying a series of increasingly weird hills so I can pick the right one to die on