Co-founder of Triplo web development. Member of #BackdropCMS Project Management Committee (#FOSS). Follow my drone photography journey here: #Drones4Fun Hashtags I tend to use a lot: #Drupal #EDemocracy - #CivicTech #MNImprove #MountainBiking #BoardGames #TwinCities - #Minnesota #RaspberryPI #TVShows #Cuyuna - #CrosbyMN I believe in talking to, listening to, and engaging with people I disagree with. Anyone is welcome to engage with or respond to my content.
Public Key
npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Profile Code
nprofile1qqst4yt8ec38g4w9nxnmgurycmh8e3wl0eld4zdgtel4z4e0mtk4l9cpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0ds0v49h8
Show more details
Published at
2026-08-07T15:37:03Z Event JSON
{
"id": "4377493f2883b46dc20ef78e2177b61449d85c521bc39ad12024113335be85ac" ,
"pubkey": "ba9167ce227455c599a7b47064c6ee7cc5df7e7eda89a85e7f51572fdaed5f97" ,
"created_at": 1786117023 ,
"kind": 0 ,
"tags": [
[
"proxy",
"https://fosstodon.org/users/stpaultim",
"activitypub"
],
[
"client",
"Mostr",
"31990:6be38f8c63df7dbf84db7ec4a6e6fbbd8d19dca3b980efad18585c46f04b26f9:mostr",
"wss://relay.ditto.pub"
]
],
"content": "{\"name\":\"Tim Erickson, @stpaultim\",\"about\":\"Co-founder of Triplo web development. \\nMember of #BackdropCMS Project Management Committee (#FOSS).\\n\\nFollow my drone photography journey here: #Drones4Fun\\n\\nHashtags I tend to use a lot:\\n\\n#Drupal\\n#EDemocracy - #CivicTech\\n#MNImprove\\n#MountainBiking\\n#BoardGames\\n#TwinCities - #Minnesota\\n#RaspberryPI\\n#TVShows\\n#Cuyuna - #CrosbyMN\\n\\nI believe in talking to, listening to, and engaging with people I disagree with. \\n\\nAnyone is welcome to engage with or respond to my content.\",\"picture\":\"https://cdn.fosstodon.org/accounts/avatars/109/305/895/212/193/704/original/4dd661ebae32b1db.png\",\"banner\":\"https://cdn.fosstodon.org/accounts/headers/109/305/895/212/193/704/original/3ac2a7f7474c3a4b.jpeg\",\"nip05\":\"[email protected] \",\"fields\":[[\"BackdropCMS\",\"https://www.backdropcms.org\"],[\"Simplo\",\"https://www.simplo.site\"],[\"Triplo\",\"https://www.triplo.co\"],[\"Drupal\",\"https://www.drupal.org/u/stpaultim\"]]}" ,
"sig": "de21020fb4341266e4dcde7734d190b87ea7ae885b3da450df3e5a3ed97341571e0a8c1bc1951ac4a9ae688f7427ad8ba7724306698b56327a63ff08e8e7f984"
}
Last Notes npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim If you are interested in the history of the NBA, you might enjoy this story about Magic Johnson, Rony Seikaly and a Hidden Act of Courage. https://youtu.be/xdZvVMgSzTw?si=iUfyI6dzFDNt9ORY npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Looking for someone who is involved in #Indieweb to participate in online event for Backdrop CMS. We'd like you to facilitate a discussion about what the Indieweb is? What's it's up to in 2026? And if there are opportunities for our open source community to be more involved? https://events.backdropcms.org/ We welcome volunteers or referrals! #smallweb npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Drush's Final Act Interesting proposal to make drush obsolete. "My end goal here is the death of Drush. It has served an incredibly long and useful life. Its death will be its most impactful and generous act." https://weitzman.github.io/blog/drush-final-act npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I've updated my original post to reflect a last minute change in venue. We will now be at: First Congregational UCC 415 Juniper Street, Brainerd 3-5pm "The timing and flow of the event remain the same. We know last-minute changes can be frustrating, and we are deeply grateful for your flexibility and care. What hasn’t changed is why we are gathering: to be together in community, to bear witness with dignity, and to show up for one another with courage. Please help us spread the word." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim If your in or near Brainerd, Minnesota - join us tomorrow (Sunday): * Roundhouse Brewery * 3-5pm We've added a Candlelight Vigil for Renee Good to our previously scheduled photo exhibition and community gathering. https://www.mobilize.us/brainerdlakesindivisible/event/882775/ npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…8zsv Looking forward to Backdrop LIVE. See you in a few hours. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim The web's broken deal with AI companies "AI companies are breaking the web's economic model by extracting content without compensating creators, but new enforcement tools and content licensing marketplaces could restore fair compensation." https://dri.es/the-webs-broken-deal-with-ai-companies npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim So happy with the turn out in Brainerd, Minnesota for #NoKings We are estimating "almost 2000" people turned out. https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/689/756/747/026/172/original/2a30f028f03680e8.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim A farm in a very wet part of Minnesota. #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Minnesota https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/583/241/326/673/816/original/7f4b0d12c8cd2be8.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Working on a contrib module for Backdrop CMS to access the Trakt TV database. https://github.com/backdrop-contrib/trakt_tv #BackdropCMS #TV #TVShows npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…7y6q Yeah, it's one of the shows that I really like watching, but sometimes put off because of the weight. The Bear is another. I still haven't finished season 2, despite loving the show. I'm just never quite in the mood for it. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…plty I just put it on my list. I have not been hearing much about this show and I don't feel like Hulu has pushed it at me very hard. #TVShows npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…40q5 Is this app specific advice. I used the main Mastodon app and I don't see that option. Under notifications, I have "All" or "Mentions." Am I missing something? npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…qc4g @nprofile…qjh4 This feels like the correct answer. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Playing a round of solo Epic Defenders. Had this game a while, but finally opened the box today. My nephew and I lost one game together. Then I lost again by myself. #boardgames #BoardGame npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I'm on episode 6 of 8 watching "A Man on the Inside." #Netflix It's a funny and sweet show that has been compared to Ted Lasso! Featuring Ted Danson. I highly recommend it. It's been a refreshing change of pace from the gritty dramas, sci-fi, and murder mysteries I usually watch. #TV #TVShows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsVj_4ONoA npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @nprofile…plty Bravery and stupidity are confusing qualities that often overlap in weird ways. Sometimes, I wish I could disable my brain and be more brave. But, I think this squirrel is not long for this world. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Looking for recommendations on tools to help evaluate usability of an online non-profit news publication and make improvements. Site was built in Drupal. What do you recommend? #Usability #FOSS #Drupal #UX #BackdropCMS #Wordpress #Joomla #WebDev #DevOps npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim The Fediverse has spoken. There is no point in posting anything other than cat pics in the future. It's what the people want. 😉 npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Have I mentioned that I love these rolled hay bales. In this case, a long line of them. #drones4fun #HayBales #Photography #Minnesota #MNastodon https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/349/308/079/627/898/original/3b71bb63939000b4.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1hmt…t5e4 For folks interested in learning more about Backdrop CMS. We have a few nice opportunities. 1) Our chat channel https://backdrop.zulipchat.com/#narrow/stream/218635-Backdrop Everyone is welcome. (Zulip is an opensource chat platform) 2) Weekly office hours. We love it when new folks drop in and pick our brains. https://backdropcms.org/news/events/office-hours If an new person dropped in and asked for a tour of Backdrop. We'd be thrilled. 3) We have an online unconference coming up. https://events.backdropcms.org/ #backdropcms npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1hmt…t5e4 BackdropCMS was founded in 2013. We have been releasing feature releases, 3 times per year for 10 years. In January, we will release our 30th on-time scheduled release of Backdrop CMS. https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/tags We have a roadmap page, but it's not super useful (IMHO). There is some helpful stuff there. https://backdropcms.org/roadmap We have a feature preference poll (non-binding) that might also be helpful: https://forum.backdropcms.org/feature-requests npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1hmt…t5e4 BackdropCMS is a fork of Drupal focused on small to mid sized sites. We've inherited some of the complexity of Drupal, but we have been working hard for the last 10 years to improve the user interface and make things easier for site architects. Let me know if you have any questions. https://backdropcms.org/ Backdrop is a great option if you need custom content types and complex views of your data. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "It darkens the heart to call dark deeds good. It gives place for evil to thrive inside us. Every war is fought both without and within. Of that every soldier must be mindful." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Hope is never mere... Even when it is meager. When all other senses sleep, the eye of hope is first to awaken, last to shut." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "It is folly to kick against the current. You see, the tide may rise and drown a man, or fall and sweep him out to sea. The trick of mastering the current is to know which way it will turn next." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "You have been told many lies. Some run so deep, even the rocks and roots now believe them. To untangle it all would all but require the creation of a new world. And that is something that only the gods can do." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Ours was no chance meeting. Not fate, nor destiny, nor any of the words Men use to speak of the forces they lack the conviction to name. Ours was the work of something greater." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim It seems to me that those posts suggesting the use of guillotines to solve social ills, might be better suited for Truth Social. It's discouraging to see how some threats of violence are embraced in the Fediverse. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Where there is love, it is never truly dark." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "For the same wind that seeks to blow out a fire may also cause it's spread." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Haven't you ever wondered, what else is out there? How far the river flows or where the sparrows learn the new songs they sing in spring? I can't help but feel that there's wonders in this world, beyond our wanderings." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Say what you wish to say." "I have said it already, 100 times over, in every way but words." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim It's once again time for the #minnesotafringe festival. 10 wonderful days of experimental and conventional performances served in 55 minute portions. Music, dance, comedy, and improv. If you live in Minnesota and appreciate the performing arts, be sure to catch a couple of shows. https://minnesotafringe.org/schedule-grid/2024?d=2024-08-03#schedule #mnfringe npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1aqz…mkkw Personally, I'm inclined to say it's just bad. I just don't buy that almost any of the characters would behave the way they do in this show. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ulm…ug75 the drone is over a weedy corner of the lake with land behind it. I am nearby on shore. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Something different today. A little power boat racing, from the air. #Drones4fun #TCPBA #BoatRacing #Cuyuna #Minnesota #CrosbyMN #DronePhotography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/861/545/837/609/870/original/5d3397928f3374cc.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub16za…6yre Not old. Wise. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim FYI: I work with a team in Bangladesh. Apparently, things are a bit crazy there right now. Bangladesh imposes curfew after dozens killed in anti-government protests * Nationwide curfew * Clashes between police and various student groups killed dozens of people * Schools and universities have been closed indefinitely * Authorities have cut mobile internet services nationwide * The country plunged into a near-total internet shutdown https://wapo.st/3LrQB1s npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Minnesota #Cemetary https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/812/097/248/434/236/original/43a5e9239941c3a6.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Number 219 in my #Drones4Fun series. See them all at: https://dronetim.simplo.site/gallery #Minnesota #DronePhotography #PrincetonMN #darktable #DJIAir3 https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/804/931/746/490/934/original/e44db4d4cb361a0b.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim The future of farming. #Drones4Fun #Solar #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography #Minnesota https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/794/391/331/567/459/original/84ab83ae83a843d0.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Just watched last weeks 'House of the Dragon.' Enjoying this series so much. Have officially decided that I like to watch shows like this as they are released, so I don't binge them all in 1-2 days. Watching over 8-10 weeks, rations the enjoyment out for greater impact. Looking forward to watching the most recent episode tomorrow. #TVShows #HouseOfTheDragon npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Same bridge as in photo from yesterday, but different angle. I love this bridge. Had some great photos of this bridge in winter, but lost them in an unfortunate drone accident. #Drones4Fun #Cuyuna #Minnesota #DronePhotography #MNastodon https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/836/796/780/330/original/a6bca8997484fc75.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim #darktable Any ideas what is happening here, when I try to export an image and get this? It's been happening a lot lately. https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/812/205/948/875/original/e8f38b1648b72af7.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Same bridge place as the image from yesterday. https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/788/804/741/817/823/original/48ea54faeafb0867.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I'm weeding through the 500+ shots that I took with my drone over the last 2 days (almost 2000 files). It was a productive weekend. #drones4fun npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim This is probably my favorite image that I've taken in the last few months. I just love it. #Drones4Fun #Cuyuna #Minnesota #darktable #landscapephotography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/780/922/500/324/789/original/5286be2e54b3ba16.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Looking straight down from a drone reveals interesting shapes and patterns. #Drones4Fun #darktable #DJIAir3 https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/771/807/139/614/476/original/5f3bd0bdbbbb7bda.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim This was exciting. There are so many swans around, but I seldom get a good look at the babies. Adorable! #Drones4Fun #DJIAir3 #Minnesota #Cuyuna #WildlifePhotography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/754/759/697/900/468/original/18fa3aed050cf8ec.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1p86…d3js I hate it when that happens! npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Onamia Sunset. Taken about a month ago with #DJIAir3. #Drones4Fun #Minnesota #NaturePhotography #Sunsets #Onamia https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/738/338/753/559/626/original/f352ffa1c43e3293.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I'm back. Let's do some more droning. #Drones4Fun #Minnesota #Wildlife #Turtles https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/738/266/759/108/204/original/13ddec4901e4096b.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1guz…xmd6 I quit watching movies for some reason, so this format works for me. :crazy: npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Recently finished the latest season of the #TVShows Hacks. I like this show a lot! npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1hel…lxuv On a scale of Andor to Asoka, where do you think it falls? npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim My recent lack of activity on Mastodon has coincided with a reduction of time listing to podcasts. I think there is a connection. I'm here tonight to share an interesting podcast I listened to earlier today. The latest episode of the Lex Fridman podcast with Roman Yampolskiy about the existential threat of AI. I have not yet finished the 2.5 hour conversation, but it's covered some interesting ideas and given me new things to think about. https://lexfridman.com/roman-yampolskiy npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1q0r…6sad For the last 6-8 weeks, I've not been doing much social media at all. I think Mastodon/Fediverse is still my favorate social media platform or at least the one I'm most likely to engage with. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim It's been over a month since I've posted to Mastodon. Most days, I check in and read a few posts, but my engagement has been limited. There are some things I miss about being more active. I've also exprienced some relief at getting away from the negativity and constant competition to be the most critical person on the block. I think the thing I miss most is the opportunity to express myself in small ways each day on topics I don't usually get to talk about. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I'm not done sharing drone photos, just taking a bit of a break while I deal with other things. Keep droning! #Drones4Fun npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I am not an NYT hater. I very much appreciate much of what they do, even when I disagree. But, I think today's edition of The Daily, titled "AI's Original Sin" was very problematic. Over 50% of the way into the show, their coverage was very biased in favor of arguments that they are suing OpenAI for - without disclosing or mentioning their lawsuit. In the second half of the show, the mentioned their lawsuit and brought a bit of balance to the story, but not much. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/podcasts/the-daily/ai-data.html npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ma3…xx4y Who dies this week? 😉 https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/209/076/736/001/515/original/ac065722059adde2.png npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ma3…xx4y Who dies this week? 😉 https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/209/076/736/001/515/original/ac065722059adde2.png npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub16za…6yre I'm not on board with all the criticisms thrown at large tech companies today. But, this is a concern that I think is pretty important. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1kgm…yw5s Are agencies even "selling" Drupal or are they selling their own ability to deliver a product or app that meets their clients needs - and is "selling" Drupal really that relevent? npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1xf2…gp93 Probably. I vote "yes." npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I was trying to find the "cancel" option for my Peacock subscription and getting quite frustrated. It seemed that they did such a good job hiding the account settings. After several attempts, I was ready to come to social media and vent this frustration, when I found it in a pretty logical and obvious location. Sometimes, users like me just overlook the obvious. #UX #Embarassed https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/180/951/797/509/783/original/65d0a2458e2a3eb7.png npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim It was a great evening for taking Drone photos. Nice lighting and an interesting mix of snow, ice, and open water. These are conditions that only come along once or twice a year, if that. Tomorrow, we loose the sun and the by the time it get's back, the snow may be gone. #Drones4Fun #BayLakeMN #Cuyuna #DarkTable #DronePhotography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/176/861/069/900/055/original/a29b05a1ea2235c7.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim "Billing itself as “the only Bible endorsed by President Trump!” the new venture’s website calls it “Easy-to-read” with “large print” and a “slim design” that “invites you to explore God’s Word anywhere, any time.” " You just couldn't have make this up 10 years ago and had it sound believable. https://apnews.com/article/trump-god-bless-usa-bible-greenwood-2713fda3efdfa297d0f024efb1ca3003 npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim A gravel pit in Crosby. Another example of the interesting things you find looking straight down. I love taking photos of sand and gravel pits. They are ever changing. #Drones4Fun #Cuyuna #DarkTable #Photography #Minnesota #CrosbyMN https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/170/848/865/522/864/original/61f0b97f2e583697.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim This isn't a great photo in general, but I'm fairly happy with what I got given the weather and lighting conditions at the time. A week ago, it was in the 50's F and the snow was completely gone. We thought that spring was here. How foolish. #Drones4Fun #Minnesota #Blizzard #BayLake #MNastodon #Cuyuna https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/165/373/421/338/504/original/39e451330331d010.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1lap…elxz Can you point me at some material or ideas for helping introverts at the kind of interactive events and unconferences that you facilitate? #unconference #events #meetings #EventDesign npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1s4k…2n8d I agree with everything you just said. I am not really looking for a conversation on this topic as much as venting about some of the nonsense I read everyday on this topic. You are correct that this phenomenon extends to most other topics on social media. But, an AI post was what triggered me yesterday and venting seems like the popular thing to do here. Sometimes I indulge the urge to join in and vent in my own way. Thanks for being kind in your response! 😄 npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1u27…3qfq @npub1xzm…eykm @npub17ge…hgsu The larger the project, the more likely that some folks are going to have bad experiences. We should try to learn from those bad experiences without assuming they are the norm. I have no personal experience contributing to Mastodon, so I don't know what the "average" new contributor experiences. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1u27…3qfq @npub1xzm…eykm @npub17ge…hgsu At an open source conference this weekend and talking to folks about the different experiences that people report about the community. While some folks report a cliquish and closed core team that make it difficult to contribute, others are glowing in their praise about how welcoming and open the community is and supportive of new contributions. Both of these experiences are probably accurate, but demonstrate how individual milage varies. So many factors. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1s4k…2n8d In my opinion, both AI and humans are generally unreliable sources of information. Yet, with a mix of critical thinking skills and common sense, I find that both can be extremely useful and valuable resources. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1s4k…2n8d you are correct. I am reminded that everyone should be as skeptical of "facts" they get from AI as the should be of the "facts" they get from humans, especially those on social media. It seems that the technology of human expression is not yet mature and prone to hallucinating. 😄 npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I find it interesting that folks can be both extremely concerned about the inaccuracies of AI tools and totally comfortable making up fictional or hyperbolic arguments about AI and post them on Social Media. I understand that there are lots of legitimate concerns and criticisms of AI and AI industry. But, I am disillusioned at much of the nonsense that is posted here. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim One more request from Drupal friends. What contrib modules do you like to use with Layout Builder to extend it's functionality or improve the UX? #Drupal npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Just polishing my presentation on how the layout system is similar and different between Backdrop CMS and Drupal. I'd love more examples of what folks love most about Layout Builder in modern Drupal and what frustrates them the most? #Drupal npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Cracks in the ice. Big ones! #Drones4Fun #MilleLacs #Minnesota #MNastodon #Photography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/098/543/220/373/573/original/a5d16ce4b921d58f.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim I got my official Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification card in the mail today. Yay! #Drones4Fun npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim Took this a few weeks ago. #Drones4Fun #AitkenMN #Cuyuna #DarkTable #Photography #DronePhotography https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/080/359/297/498/267/original/a9fb19c4c087478a.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim It's the Mississippi river. #DarkTable #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Mississippi #Minnesota https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/070/463/910/758/053/original/12e0017761ee5cc9.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz I guess you do have a lake, a road, a region, and a shadow to work from. I can't think of anything else useful in the photo. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz I didn't expect you to try. The fact that you did try, is impressive. The Cuyuna hashtag is generous. I consider #Cuyuna to be a region (although there is also a town by that name) and this photo is really a bit outside of the region. So, it's not a deliberate red herring, but it's also not that useful. This photo is within about a 15 mile radius of the city of Cuyuna. Do you really think that this photo is possible? npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz The reason I think about this is that sometimes I'm posting photos of someone's house or barn. I don't really want to give the world the geo coordinates of that structure I'm photographing. On the other hand, I don't necessarily assume that someone with the time and resources couldn't find the location of the image. I just think it's my responsibility to NOT make it easy for them. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz I challenge you to find this one: https://fosstodon.org/@stpaultim/112051635770077129 I considered something that just showed trees and a small pond, but at least I'm giving you a road. ;-) Yes, I agree that most of my photos can be positioned by someone with the skills and resources. Sometimes, it's just about not making it too easy. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz I think you did pretty good. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz Yeah, I'm interested in this stuff to a point. But, I'm not ready to do the math part yet. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz Well, that was fun and educational. I've been reading a few articles about geolocating images. Interesting stuff. Some of it is obvious, but other tips are things I might not have thought of. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz Here is the spot as identified in the original metadata from the photo. Looking at the photo again, with the water tower and the building just beyond, makes this a pretty easy one to place. However, you guessed much closer than I was expecting. ;-) https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/058/905/559/235/263/original/18e6740faf6ddfbf.png npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz OK. Good to know. I don't really want the geocoordinates in all my photos. However, this image is pretty easy to place on a map. I could give you the geocoordinates so you can see how close you actually were. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub19dc…2uxg Wrong. It's clearly New York City. Can't you tell. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz I suppose it's possible that you geolocated the image by googling "Deerwood." 🙂 I just downloaded the image from Mastodon and I couldn't find any geo-coordinates. Are you working with the CIA? npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1ce3…qqzz It's not a trick question, just sillyness. I was under the impression that Mastodon removed the geo coordinates from photos automatically. I assume that is what you used to geolocate the photo. I never tested the theory. Just accepted what someone told me a long time ago. #Fediverse npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim The town water tower. Guess, which town? ;-) #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #DeerwoodMN #Cuyuna #Minnesota https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/058/223/088/267/779/original/691eda2fed8cd066.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1l5v…mkce I say this to myself every week. It's so easy to think about, but more difficult to act. npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim #Drones4Fun #Photography #Shadows #Minnesota #Cuyuna #DarkTable https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/112/051/629/130/515/580/original/79856ccad0e83f1c.jpg npub1h2gk0n3zw32utxd8k3cxf3hw0nza7ln7m2y6shnl29tjlkhdt7ts5m8d86 Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @npub1mfz…7fyl I heard the call and responded!