Congress, PDFs, and CSVs
The Sunlight Foundation spent years meeting with congresspeople trying to convince them to pass laws to get various government data (fundraising domains, government contracts and spending, etc.) published electronically.
read moreWorst Cut and Paste Error Ever
The worst cut-and-paste error I ever made.
read moreResponse to: Our Security Auditor Is an Idiot
Some thoughts on the SO question about the idiot security consultant that demanded a list of everyone’s plaintext password plus some rather impossible things.
read moreLet Me Answer That Tired Old Driverless Car Question
You: Driveless cars? Oh no! What if the car is in a situation where the only way to avoid running down a baby is to crash into 4 other people? What will it do?
read more30 Years Ago I Became an Activist
(Originally posted to Facebook on October 11, 2017)
Today is the 30th anniversary of the day I became an activist. Today in 1987 I went to the 2nd March On Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. I drove down with four other students crammed in Joellen’s ludicrously bright orange station wagon. I was just going to be supportive.
read moreTrolling Is Internet Litter
I live in a nice quiet neighborhood. I’m proud of my neighborhood. When I walk down the street, if I see a scrap of litter, I bend down and pick it up.
read moreHow would I answer this concern troll?
Will Facebook fix their 'Fake News' Problem?
Hell no.
read morePolitical Predictions for 2017
Constitutional Convention
read moreTechnical Predictions for 2017
Don’t take these predictions too seriously. However, these are some predictions and/or concerns I have.
read moreAbout Tom Limoncelli
Hi! I’m Tom Limoncelli. I am best known for my books on system administration and time management. However, I also have been involved in politics and activism (there is a difference) since 1987. This blog is my place for all my political rants, technical blathering, and predictions. Enjoy. Sincerely,Tom Limoncelli read moreAbout Tom Limoncelli
Hi! I’m Tom Limoncelli. I am best known for my books on system administration and time management. However, I also have been involved in politics and activism (there is a difference) since 1987. This blog is my place for all my political rants, technical blathering, and predictions. Sincerely, Tom Limoncelli read more