Darnell Clayton :verified:

https://one.darnell.one/@darnell

A carbon vessel interested in all things celestial. A human being with spiritual meaning. A political soul seeking libertarian goals. A unique geek trying to improve his physique.

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WriteFreely: https://darnell.day
Misskey: https://darnell.moe/@darnell

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2024-09-19 10:22:05

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So far Apple will not launch their AI within the European Union 🇪🇺 (Apple Intelligence) but the trade off is that EU folks get access to third party app stores.
It is similar to Meta, who declined ActivityPub support for EU users on Threads, but they get the ability to experience Instagram without ads for a fee.

2024-09-13 12:01:18

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Large corporations (anything above 1,000 full time employees) have to be careful when it comes to exposing consumer info, as they can be fined thousands, millions or even billions of dollars.
I currently work for a large company, & it is frustrating how simple, great ideas are killed or delayed by the legal department.

2024-09-13 11:38:14

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Huh‽ [@threads](https://threads.net/@threads/ ) made #ActivityPub opt-in for legal reasons. [@wordpressdotcom](https://threads.net/@wordpressdotcom/ ) did the same thing. Both are massive, for-profit corporations who are under a lot of scrutiny.
Turning on #Fediverse sharing as a default option would open #Meta to not only potential personal lawsuits, but more wrath from the @npub1m96…ag4y (which they are trying to avoid right now).

2024-06-28 02:52:03

Based on optics alone (emotion, appearance, clarity, humor), #DonaldTrump won this debate. Yes, #Trump spewed mostly lies, but most voters in #America 🇺🇸 do not actively fact check their politicians.
But based on substance & fact, #JoeBiden won the debate. #Biden however mumbled & stumbled many of his statements & appeared weak.
I can only hope that citizens of the #UnitedStates 🇺🇸 will vote based on truth instead of emotion.

2024-06-25 17:14:32

Meta is connecting Threads more deeply with the fediverse via [@darnell@flipboard.com](https://flipboard.com/@darnell ) (Flipboard) 📰 https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185226/meta-threads-fediverse-likes-replies

2024-06-19 15:10:22

A new “axis of evil” is forming which could complicate military matters for the #UnitedStates 🇺🇸 & #SouthKorea 🇰🇷.
👉🏾 #Putin says #Russia 🇷🇺 and #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’ https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/asia/north-korea-russia-putin-visit-thursday-intl-hnk/index.html
I believe #China 🇨🇳 has a similar agreement with North Korea 🇰🇵 (it’s a mutual defense treaty).
However, the one with Russia 🇷🇺 appears to be more of “I will assist you if attacked” rather than “I will bleed with you if you are attacked” type of agreement.

2024-06-19 12:51:38

Happy #Juneteenth Everyone!
So, Juneteenth is today & I would be super excited about barbecuing, tasting new foods & drinking delicious (non-alcoholic) beverages. However, I must go to work later tonight (my boss gave me Sunday off instead), so I must skip most of the festivities. Although this holiday commemorates the liberation of my African ancestors on American soil, it is also a time of solemn reflection on the struggle involved in achieving freedom (which was…
https://darnellclayton.com/2024/06/19/happy-juneteenth-everyone/

2024-06-19 00:24:19

Conservatives just figured out 'The Boys' is making fun of them and their meltdown is HILARIOUS via [@darnell@flipboard.com](https://flipboard.com/@darnell ) (Flipboard) 📰 https://www.pride.com/politics/conservatives-mad-about-the-boys

2024-06-15 18:55:15

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I voted “Mostly by network” as most platforms that we use implemented federation as they did not incorporate #ActivtyPub from the start (even if they embraced the idea within their respective spaces).
#Mastodon, #Misskey, #WordPress, #Threads, #WriteFreely, #Flipboard & #Pixelfed (I am naming the services I actively use) all added #Fediverse support after their debut.
I am trying to think of a platform that incorporated ActivityPub from the start. #Peertube maybe‽

2024-06-15 15:39:57

Bald Eagles 🦅 (Photography & Videography)
Incredible photography, videography & narration by @mark.smith.photography@threads.net (not yet federated). Photography & Videography of Bald Eagles 🦅 I first came across his incredible skills via this videography post, which resulted in me watching the video above. Mark Smith was filming out of Canada 🇨🇦 & you can find out more information about him on his website: Photo workshops, Tours & Reviews.
https://darnell.co/2024/06/15/bald-eagles-photography-videography-mark-smith/

2024-06-10 18:30:40

Genmoji‽ #WWDC

2024-06-10 18:26:49

#Apple wants to extend their lead in Email over #Gmail / #Google. It is crazy how half of humanity uses Apple mail (Google only has one third). #WWDC

2024-06-10 18:14:03

Dang! #Apple is 💩 all over #Google, #Microsoft, & #Meta various #AI programs, by emphasizing privacy, personalization, & having your data on your iPhone & not a “warehouse” somewhere. #WWDC

2024-06-09 20:00:53

Forget about #Trump! Far right parties are gaining power throughout #Europe right now in numerous nations.
👉🏾 #EU projection shows far-right parties making big gains in #European elections as Greens suffer losses https://apnews.com/article/eu-election-right-migration-climate-polls-vote-0fbfcb7bd987008e802d70f759fa870b

2024-06-02 14:35:12

#Tumblr Alternative #Loforo: Most Active #Fediverse Blog Option After #WordPress‽ 🔛 @npub1r6a…j968 (Seize The Day) 📰 https://darnell.day/tumblr-alternative-loforo-most-active-fediverse-blog-option-after-wordpress?pk_campaign=rss-feed

2024-05-26 22:14:52

The #IDF needs to locate this soldier & detain him as he is threatening a military coup against #Israel 🇮🇱 in order to appease #BenjaminNetanyahu.
👉🏾 IDF Soldier Threatens 'Military Coup' Against Defense Minister, Asks To Stay in #Gaza https://www.thedailybeast.com/idf-soldier-threatens-military-coup-against-defense-minister-asks-to-stay-in-gaza

2024-05-16 03:11:15

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If Trump is found guilty, I wonder what his punishment will be‽ I think it will be a mistrial, with one juror voting not guilty, but I could be surprised during this trial.

2024-05-14 11:49:30

So this is the #BuildYourDreams (or #BYD) car scaring #Tesla & electric vehicles worldwide.
👉🏾 BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) https://youtu.be/UdzsjZe3zRQ
#ElonMusk mentioned this car from #China 🇨🇳 could destroy the EV industry in the #UnitedStates 🇺🇸.
This car is tiny! But it costs between $10,000-$12,000 & has a range between 550-700 kilometers!
They are not selling this in the US due to tariffs from #JoeBiden, but they might sell in Europe.

2024-05-10 14:07:12

Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter 🔛 [@darnell@flipboard.com](https://flipboard.com/@darnell ) (Flipboard) 📰 https://www.engadget.com/jack-dorsey-claims-bluesky-is-repeating-all-the-mistakes-he-made-at-twitter-234326121.html

2024-05-08 10:47:23

Instagram Auto Flirting With The Fediverse Via Threads via @npub1r6a…j968 https://darnell.day/instagram-auto-flirting-with-the-fediverse-via-threads?pk_campaign=rss-feed

2024-05-05 09:13:31

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Many Twitter users are heading to Threads right now as many are upset about Elon Musk’s turning “blocks into muting” (At the time when more white supremacists are heading to Twitter too! Oh boy! 🤦🏾‍♂️).

2024-04-27 15:09:26

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I had friends & business contacts on both #Facebook & #LinkedIn.
But guess what! I could always reach out to those friends & family via iMessage, email, phone calls or FaceTime.
I do not need social networks to connect with friends, family or colleagues.
Social networks are the icing on the cake, but the cake is being able to contact them via email or phone.

2024-04-27 15:03:42

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You analogy does not make any sense as using any of these social networks is optional. If you do not like a service, then just leave & do not use it.
I have left #Facebook & #LinkedIn over disagreements with their ad polices or (with the latter) the “premium spam” I was receiving (companies at the time could pay to harass you with spam).
These platforms are at best tools. If the tool is not to your liking, stop using it.

2024-04-27 14:48:47

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People find them useful so they exist. The ad business model is for those who want to freely use their services.
Hosting & using social networks costs money, & without a way to generate revenue most of the Internet would not exist.
Paying to not see ads or have your info siphoned off is a great alternative.

2024-04-27 14:26:43

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We also do not have a right to use their services either. We usually pay to use services, whether it be phone, flying, movies, etcetera.
The same applies here too.

2024-04-25 12:56:34

#Meta should just offer people in #Europe (& the rest of the planet) a simple option: either opt in to have your personal information sold to advertisers, or pay a fee to use #Facebook, #Instagram, #WhatsApp & #Threads.
It works for #YouTube (I pay them to avoid ads), as well as other news organizations. It’s really that simple.
👉🏾 Meta could face further squeeze on surveillance ads model in EU | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/meta-ads-data-retention-ag-opinion/

2024-04-23 02:01:16

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We have similar goals. #Meta wants #Threads to be successful, & I want the #Fediverse to become mainstream.

2024-04-19 09:53:29

🤔🤨🧐 How did a carwash kill a #Cybertruck‽
Why is #Tesla not honoring the warranty‽
Does #ElonMusk realize how weak this makes Cybertruck look‽
👉🏾 Cybertruck Turns Into Large Metal Brick After Going Through Car Wash https://futurism.com/cybertruck-brick-car-wash

2024-04-11 14:41:18

Why Women Birth More Boys Than Girls http://youtube.com/watch?v=3IaYhG11ckA&feature=youtu.be https://darnell.co/2024/04/11/why-women-birth-more-boys-than-girls/

2024-04-10 13:28:44

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#Beeper 📟 reminds me of Trillion. https://www.beeper.com/

2024-04-10 13:23:20

A happy ending for the company who annoyed #Apple & #iMessage users everywhere.
As far as a universal messaging system goes, this has been attempted numerous times with little success. I can see #Beeper complimenting #WordPress sites, but I do not see them creating a universal standard for sending messages.
But do we need a universal messaging system when we have email‽
👉🏾 WordPress․com owner acquires Beeper, the app that briefly brought iMessage to Android https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/09/wordpress-beeper-acqusition-imessage/

2024-03-31 23:34:56

Another day, another #ActivityPub opinionated post. 😁
👉🏾 #Flipboard May Surpass #Threads & Become Largest Instance In The #Fediverse https://darnell.day/flipboard-may-surpass-threads-and-become-largest-instance-in-the-fediverse
🥱 Too Long; Did Not Read:
👉🏾 ActivityPub will be on by default for Flipboard (with an opt out available)
👉🏾 Threads ActivityPub settings are off by default
👉🏾 Flipboard’s last official stat (2020) boasted 145 million active users
👉🏾 Threads last official stat (2024) boasted 130 million active users

2024-03-25 15:04:10

Addressing some rumors regarding the popularity of select #Threads accounts.
👉🏾 #Meta Mind Trick: [@zuck](https://threads.net/@zuck/) & [@mosseri](https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/) Did Not Conquer The #Fediverse Rankings (via [@darnell@darnell.day](https://darnell.day/)) https://darnell.day/meta-mind-trick-zuck-and-mosseri-did-not-conquer-the-fediverse-rankings
🥱 Too Long; Did Not Read:
👉🏾 Threads is reporting total follower users (regardless if they enabled #ActivityPub or are leaving it off)
👉🏾 #Flipboard had a similar issue before providing more transparent stats
👉🏾 Theory: No Threads account is in the top 10, let alone 💯