Here’s A Look At How Animated Cartoons And Comics Have Depicted Voting And Elections, From “Gravity

A look at Twitter alternatives | Diverse Tech Geek

With Elon Musk now involved with Twitter, I take a look at some possible Twitter alternatives, from older networks such as Tumblr to newcomers like Mastodon.

I figure I should repost this one, given ongoing events...

My thoughts and concerns about ChatGPT and chatbots | Diverse Tech Geek

With ChatGPT and chatbot tech becoming the next hot thing, I raise a few concerns about this technology becoming more widespread.

While ChatGPT and chatbots are all the rage, I have some doubts about its widespread use, especially after the CNET incident.

Basic Mastodon tips for new users | Diverse Tech Geek

With Mastodon's rise in popularity, here's a look at some basic Mastodon tips for new users of the federated social network.

Some tips for how to get started using Mastodon. 

RIP Twitter (as we know it) | Diverse Tech Geek

"RIP Twitter" (as we know it) is Twitter's new status quo under Elon Musk... and the reason why, after years of use, I've finally stopped using Twitter.

Between the ongoing chaos since Elon Musk bought Twitter, as well as Trump allowed to return to the service, I’ve finally decided to stop using Twitter.

The most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2022 | Diverse Tech Geek

I take a look at the most popular cartoons in 2022 on the major American streaming services, from Netflix to Paramount+ to HBO Max.

I take a look at the most popular cartoons in 2022 on the major American streaming services, from Netflix to Paramount+ to HBO Max.

Diverse Tech Geek 2022 year in review | Diverse Tech Geek

My look at how Diverse Tech Geek fared in my 2022 year in review, including the 10 most popular media and technology posts.

Happy New Year’s, everyone! Time to look back over my blog for 2022.

Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2023 (but didn’t) | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at cartoons created in 1966 that should've entered public domain in 2023, but didn't thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.

What do Peppermint Patty, Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles, and Poison Ivy have in common? They all should’ve entered public domain as of today under their original copyright terms, but didn’t thanks to retroactive extensions.

Also, obligatory ”Mickey Mouse enters public domain a year from today” comments.

A look at streaming services’ profile avatars | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at streaming service profile avatars on the most popular services, from Netflix to HBO Max, plus the few services without avatars.

A look at streaming service profile avatars on the most popular services, as well as a few that don’t offer avatars at all (for some reason).

So long for now, Twitter

Apparently Musk is allowing Trump back on Twitter... which was my final straw for what I was willing to tolerate, even after Musk's chaos. Thus, for now, I'm signing off of Twitter, and will try to use Tumblr (as well as Mastodon, Instagram, and my blog) more. Granted, Twitter's immediate future might make pulling out moot (I expect downtime due to the World Cup, on top of any bugs/security breaches/other problems), but still...

As for Tumblr, I figure I'd use this page to A) catch anyone who isn't using any other services, B) as a makeshift stand-in for a Facebook page, and C) to post links to my blog. I'm not sure I quite fit into Tumblr culture, though. Still, we'll see how here works out. Wish me luck!

Hmm... well, Tumblr *is* supposed to be adding ActivityPub support, which would let it work with the Twitter-like Mastodon. So however it's implemented, that might be Twitter-like enough? Plus it'd be a big boon for Mastodon/ActivityPub/the "fediverse", as it'd be easier to get into it via just using Tumblr?

I keep saying: If Tumblr added a Twitter-like sidebar they would render every other social media platform not supported as a loss-leader for Nazis extinct in a month.