@mathewi So, yeah, it's hilarious, but it ...
@mathewi So, yeah, it's hilarious, but it also reveals a deep seated culture of bribery and back room deals that's important to talk about.
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@mathewi Serious answer: it was revealed by ...
@mathewi Serious answer: it was revealed by a multimillionaire upset that his bribe didn't work, & the act itself was designed as blackmail
@eviltrout They're pretty similar in tone, too. ...
@eviltrout They're pretty similar in tone, too. I assumed this was the case but there was enough left to make it compelling. Excited for S2.
Why it isn't rude to talk about politics (and I think we should be doing it more)
It's often said that you shouldn't talk about politics, religion or money. I tend to think those are all part of the same thing: conversations about how the world is, and should be, organized. Anyone who's been watching the American electoral system warm up
Planned Parenthood provides vital services and saves ...
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@KartikParija Definitely didn't mean it negatively! I ...
@KartikParija Definitely didn't mean it negatively! I have huge respect for @marcoarment. And yeah, the post covers it. Not subtext; text.
@KartikParija @marcoarment I love @OvercastFM and use ...
@KartikParija @marcoarment I love @OvercastFM and use it every day. Is there a potential subtext about being on good terms with media?
@DominicRodgers @fdevillamil @NateSwanner Developers are definitely not ...
@DominicRodgers @fdevillamil @NateSwanner Developers are definitely not the rock stars - most types are being devalued very quickly.
@jeena Maybe eventually. In the short term? ...
@jeena Maybe eventually. In the short term? No way.
Is crowdfunding the answer in a post-ad universe?
Albert Wenger of Union Square Ventures asks: How then is journalism to be financed? As I wrote in 2014, I continue to believe that crowdfunding is the answer. Since then great progress has been made by Beaconreader, Kickstarter’s Journalism category, and also Patreon. Together the amounts are still small
I am angry that this is necessary ...
I am angry that this is necessary or even possible in a civilized society. People should have the framework they need to get on their feet.
@kylewmahan I think it's a good starter ...
@kylewmahan I think it's a good starter language. You don't need lots of supporting software, and you can make just about anything with it.