Sarma / Amras

Guess I gotta advertise myself a little:

Do you have a task you've wanted to automate/simplify but never known how?

Does your server have an issue or improvement you've been procrastinating on?

Does your polycule, gaming group, extended family, or collective need internet infrastructure that's stable, yours, and won't break because a forced update came out?

Drop me a message! I can give advice, write solutions, host services, or train you.

I offer a humans-first approach. All technical problems are people problems first. Software should be usable, stable, and sustainable - certainly not flashy or reinvented.

Payment is simply per hour of work, plus hosting fees if applicable.

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"Technical culture does not provide a language capable of addressing the emotional problems its members face. It denies them the ability to express their problems and it denies their colleagues the ability to provide support."

and other short essays:

https://blog.joinmeonmy.quest/the-technical-irrational/

These essays have been dripping out of me for the past few weeks, as the ineffable itch of working in corporate tech congealed into typeable words.

So... read them, let me know if they resonate with you. Maybe share the link if they'll resonate with others.

💻 :Blobhaj_Witch:

#Blog #Essay #DeveloperCulture #TechWitch

So, I always knew that I liked livestreams/podcasts/reruns because having a human voice in the room mitigated loneliness. Coming to terms that there's more to it, though.

Parasocial media feels safe, controllable, predictable. Like reaching for an instant meal instead of making something from fresh ingredients.
There's been this temptation whenever an interaction wasn't going my way, to withdraw, go home, and listen to the artificial voices instead.

I'm not planning to stop consuming media anytime soon (nothing wrong with instant meals in moderation), but I am making an effort to notice why I crave them - and reach out to living creatures more often.

Witch tips:

Music is an excellent channel for spiritual energy. When a musician is inspired, that spirit enters their performance. Recordings are effectively potions, bottled for when you need them. Keep a bandolier of spirits on your phone.

Be cautious of large production houses which write and produce music based only on rational analysis. Much of what they offer is diluted and has low potency, though a skilled performer can still add a lot of power to the right song.

Finally, consider sticking around for opening and ending credits when watching films and TV. Making the music a central part of the experience can breathe soul into a narrative.

:potion_genderfluid: 🎶 :Blobhaj_Witch:

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is the first story in a very long time that has made me invested in a cishet romance. Very wholesome, very cute, very good feels ^^

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Love that in "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-be Wife" the titular invisibility is made not-a-big-deal because all the characters are from marginalized groups.