I look at the least problematic or ideologically “pure” tech options, from Linux to DRM-free media.
Bluesky
Bluesky blocks Mississippi access due to age verification laws
On Friday, Bluesky announced it’s blocking Mississippi based IPs due to the state’s burdensome age verification laws.
Features an ideal social network should have
I give my thoughts on what criteria should make up an ideal social network, and why we might not see such anytime soon.
Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
A look at my recommended alternatives to Twitter, for those seeking an alternative to Elon Musk’s social network.
Recommended Bluesky accounts to follow
A list of Bluesky accounts worth following, from comic creators to tech sites to news sources.
Two years after Musk’s Twitter takeover: a look at the state of alternatives
Two years after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, it’s obvious users should switch to anything else. I take a look at how Mastodon and Bluesky are faring.
Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky, calls Twitter “freedom technology”
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has left Bluesky’s board and fully returned to using Twitter, calling it “freedom technology.”
Recommended Twitter alternatives
A look at Twitter alternatives, from Twitter replacements like Mastodon to old-school standbys like Facebook.
A year of Twitter under Elon Musk; also, the current state of Twitter alternatives
A look at the state of Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social network a year ago. Also, my recommended Twitter alternatives.
Social network review: Bluesky
My review of Bluesky, the new Twitter-like federated social network that’s currently in an invite-only beta.