moonwriting
moonwriting
moonwriting
Personal and thought-provoking essays about privacy, technology, and blogging.
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Dear reader,Recent conversations around “Hardcore” IndieWeb have surprised me. Apparently, writing your blog isn’t sufficient, as everyone should eventually build their own websites and stop relying on third-party blogging...
Dear reader,I have been trying to reform my relationship with technology. From filling small moments of boredom with algorithm-driven content to spending hours on end with my devices, these issues have bothered me for years. It was time...
Dear reader,It’s been one year since the first time I pressed publish. While I was uncertain then, today I’m glad to report that my fondness for writing has grown into a passion. I’m hoping to keep writing for years to come.My interview...
Dear reader,From time to time, I encounter people advocating for big tech products because of their asserted security advantages over smaller, privacy-conscious providers. ldstephens was the latest to claim this:By choosing to avoid...
Dear reader,415,000. That’s the number of sites that are using the Not By AI badge. When you add other ways to communicate this, the number is much higher. But not everyone agrees that this needs to be disclosed.Since people can detect...
Dear reader,For a long time, Mullvad VPN stood as the embodiment of a perfect privacy-focused company. From innovative features and data minimization to responsible marketing, Mullvad checked every box that mattered. It almost appeared...
Dear reader,Marxism, propaganda, and forcing views. These were some reactions on browser company Vivaldi’s social channels when it published a blog post supporting LGBTQ people.Many argued that Vivaldi should focus on improving its...
Dear reader,Discussions about private email providers center on two providers:Proton and Tuta. During the last five years that I used Proton Mail, I accepted the premise. However, Proton’s limitations on the free plan, the focus on AI...
Dear reader,As an AI skeptic, Apple’s this year’s WWDC presentation was painful to watch. While the improvements to speed, responsiveness, and the Liquid Glass design were welcome, the biggest talking point was AI, which felt obnoxious...
Dear reader,In the spirit of Junited, I have added a page called IndieWeb on my blog that lists blog posts I have enjoyed reading. Unlike Junited, which lasts one month each year, I wanted to create a place that remains vibrant...
Dear reader,Leaving WhatsApp has been the most demanding privacy-related change I have ever made. It took years of preparation: moving conversations to Signal, and waiting until I graduated from university, so I didn’t have to bother...
Dear reader,Have you ever discovered software that makes sense from the moment you try it out? Something that becomes part of your workflow, and you can’t imagine going back in time. This happened to me when I tried the iA Writer after...
Dear reader,I started my blog because I enjoy writing, and the thought of having my own space to share my thoughts felt exciting. I also saw blogging as an alternative to social media platforms, where the hostile discussion culture,...
Dear reader,As a person with a weird interest in browsers, I sometimes go through different subreddits to see what's going on in that space. I often encounter people sharing the browser extensions they use while asking for more...
Dear reader,If you read tech reviews, you may have encountered the phrase: "The best option for most people" or some of its variants. But what is the best option for most seems like a highly subjective thing, where people can and will...