Doctor M. Popular

"Jack-of-all-trades musician, artist, dramatic yo-yoist, and video game designer-wizard" - From the San Francisco Bay Guardian's "Best Of The Bay" issue.
he/him
San Francisco, CA

Personal Blog: https://docpop.org
Youtube (mostly long yo-yo videos): https://www.youtube.com/docpop
My Yo-Yo Store: https://doctorpopular.com
Itch: https://docpop.itch.io

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2026-03-04 02:49:59 GMT

One block in Noe Valley is covered with these incredible crocheted creatures. I'm not sure who the artist is, but I love this. #SanFrancisco #NoeValley
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2026-01-04 18:03:09 GMT

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I did another quick Waymo count today, this time at Guerrero & 29th in #SanFrancisco
In 10 minutes:
• 46 driverless Waymos
• 85 human-driven vehicles
About a third of the traffic on my street is driverless cars.
Hard to confirm, but I never saw a passenger in any of these AVs.
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2026-01-04 00:58:37 GMT

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I spent an hour counting autonomous vehicles at this same exact spot back in 2023. You can find that post here: https://mastodon.social/@docpop/110851729137361344
I don't hear many other folks doing this sort of counting, but I think it's pretty useful.
#note1hgu…hu25

2026-01-03 19:48:34 GMT

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Some days it feels like there are far more Waymos than usual. Maybe there’s a special event, or maybe there are fewer human driven cars out today, but I saw a few large caravans of Waymos that were sometimes 7-8 deep, all in the same lane.
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2026-01-03 18:27:11 GMT

Standing at the corner of Guerrero and Cesar Chavez counting Waymos in the rain. Totally normal stuff.
I counted 28 Waymos in ten minutes (10-10:10am). It’s hard to tell, but most appeared to be unoccupied. I only saw 2 passengers.
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2025-12-28 03:17:41 GMT

Mark Johns, a local VJ, is doing projection mapped visuals at the corner of 22nd and Valencia tonight. #SanFrancisco #MissionDistrict #ProjectionMapping
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2025-12-24 21:54:09 GMT

San Fran Santa
#MissionDistrict #SanFrancisco
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2025-12-14 17:11:17 GMT

Been a while since I drew a new #SidewalkFriends sketch. At least two months.
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2025-11-22 17:34:28 GMT

ChatGPT launched three years ago. Now the web is filling with slop.
We can rewild it, but we'll need to get creative...
Today I’m launching The Human-Made Project, a simple and decentralized way to label creative works as being made by a human, not by AI. https://thehumanmade.org/

2025-11-09 21:04:37 GMT

I’ve been developing something called the Human-Made License, a Creative Commons–style way to certify that creative work was made without genAI.
I’m looking for feedback from artists, designers, and writers before the public launch. DM me if you’d like to take a look at the first draft.

2025-11-06 06:55:38 GMT

Watching Alice Knows Karate at the Knockout in S.F. A great set by an old friend from my chiptune days.
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2025-11-01 00:49:29 GMT

There's a great energy in the Mission tonight. Slow Shotwell Street is filled with kids and candy. Same with Valencia St. And so many bicyclists out riding in costumes. The weather is nice and the vibes are fantastic. #MissionDistrict #SanFranccisco

2025-10-31 19:47:09 GMT

Reverse Trick Or Treating (aka the Greatest Halloween Costume Ever). https://docpop.org/2009/11/the-greatest-halloween-costume-ever/ #HAlloween
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2025-10-01 17:51:02 GMT

In other news, adding "is Trump showing signs of dementia" to your Google searches is an easy way to disable AI Overview in your results. https://www.theverge.com/news/789152/google-ai-searches-blocking-trump-dementia-biden

2025-09-18 18:50:19 GMT

I really love this vegatarian mapo tofu recipe. The addition of tomatoes and mushrooms gives this sort of a stew vibe, but it works well. Add fermented black beans to bump it up a notch. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027236-vegetarian-tomato-mapo-tofu
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2025-09-05 23:20:40 GMT

This Battlestar Galactica quote feels more relevant than ever… so I turned it into a sticker!
Grab the frakkin' file from my site if you'd like to print your own batch of stickers. https://docpop.org/2025/09/battlestar-galactica-and-the-danger-of-militarized-policing/ #BattlestarGalactica
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2025-08-22 02:49:31 GMT

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I don’t see a single mention of revenue growth in that article, just investors dumping more money in. Am I missing something?

2025-08-09 01:01:00 GMT

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I love to see folks trying to decentralize BSKY, but I'm still so confused on why anyone would build on ATproto when so other options exist that aren't tied to a corporation and are already in mass adoption. I feel like I'm missing something.

2025-08-08 22:14:08 GMT

This Humble Bundle has some truly fantastic games for just $9. Far, Short Hike, and Journey To The Fantastic Planet are all great, but I think Forgotten City is the real gem here.
FC was originally released as a Skyrim mod, but has been fleshed out into it's own incredible game. It's short, unique, and has a real indie feel.
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/uncharted-realms-bundle?mcID=butts

2025-08-05 20:05:32 GMT

It’s 2025 and people are still promoting their NFT projects.
That was two tech bubbles ago, dudes. Try to keep up.
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2025-08-03 03:25:45 GMT

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Show is just getting started and it’s really chill. Come down to the Gray Area theater if you are around and enjoy some music.
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2025-08-02 15:57:16 GMT

There's an amazing hip-hop show happening in SF tonight:
The Gray Area theater is hosting a tribute to Dax Pierson featuring Dose One, Jel, and M.Sayyid (from #AntiPopConsortium).
Dax was a pioneering electronic musician and founding-member of Subtle, 13+God, and Anticon. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with proceeds going to Dax's partner https://grayarea.org/event/dax-pierson-celebration-of-life/
#HipHop #anticon #Undergroundrap #SanFrancisco

2025-07-23 02:47:51 GMT

I call this new #yoyo combo "Patient 9", in honor of #OzzyOsbourne's passing. #RipOzzy
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2025-06-27 00:23:33 GMT

It is 1985, I’m folding comics by hand.
It is 2005, I’m folding comics by hand.
It is 2025, I’m folding comics by hand.
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2025-06-14 23:15:50 GMT

Photos from #NoKings protest in SF today. Local news estimates 50,000 attendees.
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2025-06-09 23:34:06 GMT

Activists installed guerrilla benches at bus stops in #SanFrancisco. Will the city keep them or tear them out? https://docpop.org/2025/06/public-benches-installed-by-activists/
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2025-06-09 20:13:04 GMT

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does your library have a policy on how the digital data is handled? In SF, the data is left in the cloud for 24 hours after printing, then permanently deleted, but it's handled by a 3rd party, so I'm not 100% sure how reliable that deleting is.

2025-06-09 03:28:07 GMT

Did you know you can print and scan things for free at any SF Public Library?
In an era of ads and paid subscriptions, there’s something so subversive about a public service that just works. https://docpop.org/2025/06/printing-scanning-and-copying-are-things-you-can-do-in-san-franciscos-public-libraries/

2025-06-07 21:18:22 GMT

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#Porchfest is such a great scene. So many folks out walking and enjoying the music. Bartlett and 21st is particularly packed. I love to see it. #SanFrancisco #ValenciaStreet
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2025-06-07 18:35:31 GMT

#Porchfest starts in half an hour, with free music all over SF until 6pm. I’m near 22nd and Mission. Any suggestions for bands I should see close to this location? https://www.sfporchfest.org/

2025-05-25 04:46:35 GMT

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Treat and 23rd, but this was a month ago. I think it might be gone.
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2025-05-14 19:14:22 GMT

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the FediPaseo sounds exactly like what we were doing with the PixelWalks in SF. I'm happy to see other folks exploring the same idea and I think #FediPaseo (or #FediWalk) is a great name for it. I'm really happy to see this idea spreading around. Here is my post from our #PixelWallk in SF. https://docpop.org/2025/02/pixelwalk-in-sf-a-fediverse-themed-photowalk/

2025-04-25 21:07:41 GMT

There’s a cute little pop-up in a little garage on the corner of 18th and South Van Ness for the next few days. Not a lot of vendors, but I loved the embroidered vintage shirts. I bought the pink and black ones. Worth checking out. #SanFrancisco
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2025-04-16 19:32:48 GMT

Verified reports that #Bluesky is blocking some users in #Turkey as requested by the Turkish government. Reported here https://www.sonmuhur.com/blueskyda-ilk-sansur-turkiyede-ilk-kez-bir-hesabin-engellendigi-ortaya-cikti and explained a little More details on this thread https://mastodon.social/@npub1kxu…9fca/114345157696148021
Question for my fedi friends: what happens here if a government makes these demands on the fediverse? I'm guessing it would be up to each server admin if they chose to follow those government requests, right? Have we seen anything like this happen on Mastodon servers yet?

2025-04-06 17:28:00 GMT

Hey Mission friends: the Spring Art Market is happening at Dynamo Donuts today and it’s a great turnout. Lots of artists here from 10-3pm. Details here https://www.instagram.com/p/DHWWjbQSu4t/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== #SanFrancisco #MissionDistrict #DynamoDonut
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2025-03-30 23:35:16 GMT

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2025-03-24 00:15:06 GMT

I took a train to Sacramento today. The second we got off the train, I started playing with my #yoyo and this stranger walks buy and asks “have you heard of Doctor Popular?”. I said “that’s me” and we chatted for a minute. It turns out I was talking to #AndySinger, a cartoonist from Minneapolis that was a major influence on me and my art. It’s funny we bumped into each other in a town neither of us live in. I’ll write more about him, and the impact he had on my life, soon.
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2025-02-26 17:49:01 GMT

Hey @npub1gq5…qcul and @npub1xsv…q6he, I'm organizing a Pixelfed/fediverse photo walk in San Francisco this weekend and would love if you could help spread the word. More details on the #PixelWalk can be found in this post https://pixelfed.social/i/web/post/799823657355319217

2025-02-11 21:18:21 GMT

This is awesome news!
https://mstdn.social/@TechCrunch/113986978126618949

2025-02-08 18:27:21 GMT

Early planning: I’m organizing a photo walk with my fellow fediverse friends (that’s you!) through the Mission District in SF next Saturday (2/15). Focused on #SFgraffiti and murals. Who’s interested in joining me and would you prefer 10am or 2pm start time? #PixelWalk #PixelWalkSF

2025-02-07 21:45:10 GMT

I absolutely love receiving messages like this, and I'm happy to see friends from the #yoyo community dipping their toes into the fediverse!
In this message, @npub1xz2…xxdp is asking if there good for yo-yoers, so I thought I'd ask for suggestions. Any #skilltoy or #juggling themed Mastodon servers out there for him to check out?
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2025-02-06 23:02:01 GMT

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Me: "Nationalize SpaceX"
Elon Musk initiates a coup of the federal government
Me: "Not like that!"
#SFGraffiti #Risograph #StickerSlaps #Graffiti
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2025-01-27 22:36:34 GMT

Meta is labelling real mug shot photos of President Trump as "AI-generated fakes". I wrote more about this on my blog, along with plenty of screenshots from FB, IG, and Threads to show how bad it looks. https://docpop.org/2025/01/trumps-mug-shot-is-real-but-meta-is-labelling-it-as-a-fake/
Between this and the recent censorship of political hashtags like #Democrat and #Kamala, I think Zuck is making a strong case for the decentralized alternatives like Mastodon and Pixelfed.

2025-01-26 02:00:56 GMT

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Update: Meta denied my request for review! Meta is doubling down on the claim that Trump never had his mug shot taken and that Trump's mug shot from the Fulton County Jail was AI-generated.
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2025-01-26 01:21:49 GMT

I posted Trump's mug shot photo on Threads and got an instant notification that the post had been fact-checked. The message under my post claimed that the image was AI-generated (which is false) and links to a super-spammy website claiming, "No credible outlet has published a police mugshot of Trump."
I did find a way to request a review of the fact-check, but it made my post hidden from public view. I'll update here if/when the review has taken place.
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2025-01-23 17:21:30 GMT

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Tangaras look awesome. I'd buy one if I had the extra cash. A few thoughts:
iPod pros:
* re-uses old electronics
* cheap & easy to find
* intuitive UI
* long-lasting hardware
* great audio chips
* still supported in itunes
* easily jailbroken in Windows
* Rockbox support
iPod cons (for unhacked models):
* requires itunes support
* limited media support
* batteries might need replacement
* no bluetooth
* limited storage size
* weird gap between songs
* stupid dongle

2025-01-23 06:38:06 GMT

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iPod case update: I bought a "large phone pouch" from Chrome Industries and it's perfect for carrying my iPod! https://chromeindustries.com/products/large-phone-pouch
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2025-01-22 17:06:00 GMT

My post was on the front page of Hacker News this morning before getting flagged for some reason. Comments are good there though, I appreciate that and it’s nice seeing it spread around after all the work that went into it. https://social.lansky.name/@hn50/113871343203606005

2025-01-21 22:51:51 GMT

"Biden", "Democrat", "VoteBlue", "MichelleObama", "JohnOliver" (?!), and 25 more hashtags that Instagram censored on Trump's inauguration day. Spoiler alert: "Republican" wasn't one of them. https://docpop.org/2025/01/the-day-instagram-blocked-democracy/

2025-01-21 08:38:47 GMT

Y’all, Instagram is currently censoring hashtags like “VoteBlue”, “Obama”, and any tags associated with Democrats... but they aren’t censoring tags like “Trump” or “Republican”. That’s fucking wild!
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2025-01-18 20:15:31 GMT

The People’s March is happening today and the neighborhood is packed with visiting crowds. A beautiful day for a march. #PeoplesMarch #SanFrancisco #MissionDistrict https://action.womensmarch.com/events/san-francisco-is-marching-forward

2025-01-15 23:26:26 GMT

I’ve been on the hunt for an easy way to carry my iPod around. I found this grave grenade pouch at the army surplus. It works, but looks a little silly.
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2025-01-11 22:05:12 GMT

Making musubis.
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2025-01-07 22:25:11 GMT

Meta is relocating their Trust and Safety teams to Texas. Considering the state’s restrictive laws on reproductive rights & gender-affirming care, this seems like an easy way to remove women & trans folks from the moderation team.
Zuck says the move is to remove "concern about the bias of our teams." However, TX ranks second in the U.S. for censored books (behind Florida) and attempted to ban drag shows in 2023. IF perceptions of bias are an issue, why pick a state with such heavy censorship?
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2024-12-25 16:18:58 GMT

I saw Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer for the first time as an adult and saw something I hadn't seen before #rudolphtherednosereindeer
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2024-12-23 19:09:33 GMT

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The Night by Morphine

2024-12-19 23:41:26 GMT

Nationalize SpaceX.
#SFGraffiti #StickerSlaps
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2024-12-17 23:23:37 GMT

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I think @npub1nwk…dgjz has many of those features. I'm digging it, but I still prefer perusing each platform on it's own app. https://openvibe.social/

2024-12-12 18:25:11 GMT

In 2024 San Francisco, more people have been killed by drivers (34) than by homicides (33).
Of the 34 traffic fatalities, 22 were pedestrians. Yet, SF politicians seem more focused on property crime and other exaggerated threats than addressing the growing danger pedestrians face every time they cross the street.

2024-11-29 01:22:29 GMT

I've published a list of my favorite Mac and iOS apps that I've been using lately. Some are free, many are currently on sale, all of them have been highly useful for making art or saving time. https://docpop.org/2024/11/some-of-my-favorite-mac-and-ios-apps-2024/

2024-11-15 18:04:30 GMT

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I agree, but what I think they'll really miss out are the features of ActivityPub more broadly.IE, cross-platform interactivity (with Threads, Friendica, and many other platforms), or the ability to follow and interact with websites on the fediverse. Those are the killer features that I can access through Mastodon, and I wish my friends on Bluesky could have access to those features too.

2024-11-14 00:47:55 GMT

I tried cooking tofu in a waffle iron... and it was fantastic! Seriously! I used firm tofu and cut it into three slices, about 1/2" each. I cooked each slice in the iron for 10-15 minutes, then cut them into strips, and then seasoned them with Szechuan spices and chili oil. It's a nice chewy texture with a crisp outside, sort of like chicken nuggets. #vegetarian #tofu
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2024-11-13 17:31:26 GMT

I'm 46 and never listened to a Cure album before. I fixed that today. "Songs Of a Lost World" is a pretty good album. Not sure if I'll be playing it again, but it was better than I expected.

2024-10-23 15:00:55 GMT

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I saw the .ai domain and thought it was also some sort of generative AI project too, but I can't find any mention of that. I guess they wanted a tld that sounded futuristic.
Is .ai the new .io?

2024-10-23 01:23:01 GMT

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I’m actually excited to watch it now after the first wave of reviews.

2024-10-22 17:56:17 GMT

It looks like Archive.org is down again. It had been running on limited functionality for a few days. https://archive.org/

2024-10-13 17:36:50 GMT

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centralized repositories aren't perfect, but I'd argue they are extremely important for your average WP user because they are well vetted. Having a repository of free apps that are easy to search, review, and consistently be able to find details like "last updated" is so handy. The most important feature though, was that users didn't have to run through the tools themselves to look for malicious code.
Without a central repository, most beginner WP users might avoid installing plugins.

2024-10-04 21:35:41 GMT

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that's how I read it too, but then I saw it was a negative review. Confusing that they used hearts there.

2024-10-04 17:26:16 GMT

Following a social media post in support of LGBTQ+ game developers, Godot is now getting review-bombed on Steam. After 7 years of glowing reviews, this game engine has received nearly 1,000 negative reviews in the past week. #godotengine #GameDev #GameDevelopment
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2024-09-27 03:59:04 GMT

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first they stole our traffic, now they want to steal our views. What does Google think will happen when all the creators stop posting?

2024-09-14 19:47:43 GMT

Sometimes life hands you a theremin.
I found this simple theremin and portable amp at an estate sale on #BernalHeights today. The family shared the story of the previous owner, who was a music teacher. They said she used to pull it out at parties for people to play with and asked if I could keep that tradition going. I’ll do my best :)
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2024-09-14 04:26:45 GMT

I had a great time at the #DrawingRoomSF tonight. They do this event every friday and I highly recommend checking it out if you are in #SanFrancisco. Lots of cool folks to chat to, art supplies to be used, and music to be enjoyed.
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2024-09-14 00:05:10 GMT

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see also: https://truefans.fm/music
A music distribution service that @npub1thg…zq23 is working on.

2024-09-13 23:54:09 GMT

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Mad props to @npub1je8…nq45 for all the work he's done on Bandwagon.fm this week. I love to see it! You can track the progress here https://github.com/EmissarySocial/bandwagon
I've been adding feature requests and bug reports to the github project and it's exciting to see some of these new features being added: Like the ability to publish (or unpublish) an album whenever you are ready. Very handy!
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2024-09-10 22:14:40 GMT

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Here is a link to my music on Bandwagon https://bandwagon.fm/@doctorpopular
Or you can follow my account on the fediverse via @npub1lc8…8q89
Bandwagon is in early development. You can follow them on @npub1je8…nq45 or on Github (where you can file any issues suggestions) https://github.com/EmissarySocial/bandwagon

2024-09-10 22:03:16 GMT

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totally! It's pretty cool that I could eventually host this software on my own site, but still be able to have it federate and connected with other musicians. It's very early days (ie, you there isn't a payment option yet), but it's pretty exciting.

2024-09-10 21:46:55 GMT

I've been uploading some of my songs to Bandwagon.fm, a fediverse-powered music site. I've put some free albums up there, including "Dazzler (Single)", which comic book fans should enjoy. Check that single out here https://bandwagon.fm/66c7826b2e5cca48d6b160e2

2024-09-09 17:49:48 GMT

Connecting your #WordPress site to the #fediverse is incredibly easy!
In today's Fediverse Files video, we teach you how to turn your website's content into a first-class citizen of the fediverse, where it's easy for fans to follow and interact with. It's a short and simple process!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4pmWufYRr0

2024-09-05 19:45:14 GMT

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Some screenshots from Reboot 2024's website. https://www.rebootconference.org/
A lot of "anonymous" organizers and funders are listed there. I get it, I wouldn't want my name on the same list as the Heritage Foundation or the Peter Thiel Alumni Association either.
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2024-09-05 16:22:11 GMT

Vermin Supreme is hosting a protest of #Project2025 in #SanFrancisco today. The protest takes place outside of Reboot 2024, a conference hosted by Garry Tan and the #HeritageFoundation to discuss how the far-right and tech VCs can transform local and federal governments to their advantage. More info here: https://capirates.org/event/protest-of-reboot-2024/
#VerminSupreme is a prankster & activist who has run for president every four years since 1992. I appreciate that he & the CA Pirate Party are calling out this event.
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2024-08-30 00:15:51 GMT

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I'm always blown away by your talent and creativity. Great job on this piece.

2024-08-30 00:11:13 GMT

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that was sweet. It made me kind of sad that SF BART isn't connected to the fediverse, so I wrote them a message asking them to connect https://www.threads.net/@docpop/post/C_RgDfEyIfn

2024-08-25 21:41:59 GMT

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I’m using the embed code that Mastodon provides and putting that code into the customer html block in WP. Unfortunately, codes from some Mastodon servers don’t appear the same as the codes that Mastodon.social supplies.

2024-08-25 21:28:27 GMT

I'm trying to embed posts from Mastodon and Threads on my #WordPress site and... wow... things are a mess.
Posts from Mastodon.social look great, but posts from other Mastodon servers aren't displaying properly.
Then the Threads posts break all the formatting and shows up wherever they want. All of the Thread embeds show the comment they are replying to. Which means you see the same main comment appear over and over again.
I need a break.
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2024-08-25 01:45:24 GMT

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I dug up a few of my photos from September 9, 2020 (aka "the day of red sun" in #SanFrancisco). The first is a photo of Sutro Tower from our block. The other, which is a photo looking out from our apartment, shows the contrast in color.
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2024-08-24 23:01:22 GMT

On September 9, 2020, #SanFrancisco experienced "the day of red sun" due to massive smoke from a series of nearby wildfires.
I was able to find some footage of Highway 101 on that day using the historic view option on Google Street View. Does anyone know of any other footage captured on Google Maps from that same day?
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2024-08-24 21:10:25 GMT

Some #yoyo tricks with a D.I.Y. I'll have new colors coming to the shop next week. https://doctorpopular.com/
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2024-08-19 21:59:16 GMT

The Fediverse is often referred to as a decentralized "social network", but I think that misses some of the bigger ways that ActivityPub can make the web more open and user friendly.
Today I talked to @npub1jwr…7v3w about his ActivityPub For WordPress plugin and the advantages of connecting your site to the #fediverse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DhK8uSKIdE&list=PL6nDc7ACvovJMt8MEiebpsXnlBuKp158j&index=1 #ActivityPub #WordPress

2024-08-16 18:04:14 GMT

Be yourself!
(spotted along Mission St)
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2024-08-13 16:57:27 GMT

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this is so exciting! If I understand it correctly, users can subscribe to federated content without needing to create an account on the fediverse, right? Then, if they do want to join the fediverse, they'll have access to more options (like commenting).

2024-08-06 16:31:58 GMT

The SF Underground Comic Convention is next Friday, August 16th at Vanguard Lab (531 Jessie St in #SanFrancisco).
"Anyone can table free, no need to contact anyone to show up!!! Bringing a table is advised."
So punk, I love it! #SFUCC flyer art by Apple (https://www.instagram.com/p/C-GquaVyakr/)
#Zine #MiniComics #MissionDistrict #UndergroundComic
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2024-08-06 02:29:17 GMT

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right on, thanks so much for watching! I'm a big fan of RSS (in case you couldn't tell) and thinking of #ActivityPub as a two-way version of #RSS really helped me wrap my ahead around it.
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2024-08-05 15:56:45 GMT

Our second episode of The Fediverse Files is out now. It's an interview with @npub1764…nuj0, the co-author of #ActivityPub, about the future of the #fediverse. Tune in to learn how open protocols like ActivityPub make the web more open and user-centric. https://youtu.be/nLqwKph7Sxk?si=tT6ix1yuQAfNXj8H #FediverseFiles

2024-07-15 16:26:13 GMT

In case you missed it, Sticker Mule is sending out "Trump 2024" emails and tweets.
If you are looking for sticker alternatives, I highly recommend:
Sticker Ninja https://linktr.ee/stickerninja
Sticker Giant and The Sticky Brand are great alternatives too.
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2024-07-08 17:52:40 GMT

I really love my Atari VCS Classic controller, an updated version of the 2600 controller. I've been compiling a list of games that play great with it and I'd love to hear suggestions for other games that might work well with this controller. https://docpop.org/2023/07/great-games-to-play-with-an-atari-vcs-classic-controller/ #Atari

2024-07-04 03:27:55 GMT

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2024-07-02 16:46:47 GMT

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I first heard #BreakmasterCylinder's work in theme song for Reply All and have loved hearing all their work since then (most of which can be found on https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/ )
But I hadn't seen any of their "rescore" videos until that Fury Road clip come out today. They have other rescores on their youtube, including a weird one for Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPmK9VXA-Zs

2024-07-02 16:34:19 GMT

Breakmaster Cylinder is an oddball musician and national treasure. Their current project is to completely rescore the 12 minute car-chase from the opening scene of Mad Max Fury Road. They've already finished the first two minutes and you can watch it here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakmastercylinder/rescore-the-opening-car-chase-from-mad-max-fury-road #BreakmasterCylinder #MadMax #FuryRoad #kickstarter

2024-06-11 19:40:34 GMT

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do any of these #WWDC announcements mean any changes to your workflow in Notes?

2024-06-11 16:53:42 GMT

My buddy @npub1asm…646p has a really cool ongoing project where he makes fantastic sketches entirely in the Notes app on an iPhone. I'm always blown away by his creativity and unique art style.
I interviewed Chris about his process, how he stays creative, and his thoughts on the changing landscape of social media as an artist. https://youtu.be/lzgnks_WuPk?si=Dd3PjPEKODyYJ6kH #ArtistsOnMastodon