Matt Baer

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Photos, words, privacy, and the open web. Dreaming of another future. 📍 NYC

Founder @write_as  / https://musing.studio
Lead dev @writefreely 
Co-organizer @nycphotostroll
Admin @ https://Writing.Exchange

Toots are searchable. #fedi22 #writing #stories #poetry #software #fediverse #web #photography

Adminhttps://Writing.Exchange
Founderhttps://Musing.Studio
Wordshttps://write.as/matt/
Selfhttps://baer.works
Matt BaerMar 5

I've been wanting to write an essay on my thoughts on AI for a while now, after all these years in the hype cycle, drowning in slop.

So yesterday I finally sat down and wrote a long one summing up my criticisms and current outlook, after using the dumb clanker to vibe-code something that actually kinda worked for the first time.

Still some light editing to do, but I'll share soon.

Show threadMatt BaerMar 3
(and my creaky bones)
Matt BaerMar 3
Only remembering my age these days thanks to the shifting targeted advertisements I receive on my personal ad device.
Matt BaerFeb 24
Show threadjulianFeb 24

Met up with @[email protected] for a mini Longformers reunion ✍️

Lots of discussion about Writefreely, NodeBB, WordPress, Ghost, contexts, group federation, and much more.

Matt BaerFeb 23
Who else is in Montreal for #FediMTL? Let's meet up! I'm around until Wednesday.
Matt BaerFeb 13
Write.as BlogFeb 12

Introducing Write.as Memberships

It’s been six years since the first time we celebrated our years of existence on the web by launching our long-term Pro plan.

Today, with hundreds of long-term subscribers, we’re putting a new coat of paint on this option, and renaming it Write.as Memberships, to reflect what you get with a 5-year Pro subscription: extra perks, and a lasting spot among a community of writers in our cozy little corner of the independent web.

Write.as users can check out the revamped Membership section (previously called “Long Subscriptions”) today.

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https://write.as/blog/introducing-write-as-memberships

Matt BaerFeb 2
Posting to the masses instead of texting a friend who would understand is just crowdsourcing human connection. Send toot.
Matt BaerFeb 2
wakest likes your bugs ⁂Jan 24

On February 3rd (very soon!) I am hosting another [BERLIN FEDERATED NETWORK EXPLORATION CIRCLE] at @offline. It's a chance to meet and talk with people who are interested in the #fediverse & networking & exploration & circ---you get the idea.

We have the pleasure of having @hongminhee who will give a presentation about @fedify "an opinionated #ActivityPub framework for TypeScript that handles the protocol plumbing"

It is an open free event and everyone is welcome!

Matt BaerFeb 1
adafruitFeb 1
gm rise and grind, since 1979... WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM
Show threadMatt BaerJan 31
There's also much to be said about microblogging being the form of our new social media. There's so much else we could do with this decentralized network, we just need to try out new shit!