Pluralistic: What the fediverse (does/n't) solve (23 Dec 2022)

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What the fediverse (does/n't) solve: We can protect our communities from commodification, but it takes work.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017
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Pluralistic: 10 Sep 2022 American healthcare did a fuckery, the White House has a plan for Big Tech big-data

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American healthcare did a fuckery: A trillion prices can't be wrong.
The White House has a plan for Big Tech: Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg and Joe Biden all agree.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2002, 2017
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The new DRM-breaking exemptions just dropped: But here's the bad news…
All of science gets a general index: For your text-mining pleasure, courtesy of Carl Malamud and Public Resource.
Europe's trustbusters lose the plot: Filternet, made in Europe.
This day in history: 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2020.
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Attack Surface in Wired: Toolsmith-user solidarity.
The herd immunity conspiracy: Follow the money.
How to cheat at Clock Simulator: I got rhythm.
Someone Comes to Town, part 18: This week's podcast comes with a content warning.
Facebook vs The Big Lebowski: The Zuck abides.
Papercraft Haunted Mansion Hallowe'en: Print, color, decorate!
This day in history: None
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