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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 29/08/2026

Seeing LTT working on a video for ASNs and BGP and dubbing it "becoming our own ISP" has me concerned for the future of the internet. Either we're about to see a crap ton of ASNs pop up, or a crap ton of fraud w/ARIN and disappointed LTT fanboys lol.

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 22/08/2026

These vinyls look super good @4kcarpet.bsky.social! ❤️ Someone did a little sneaky I see...

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 13/08/2026

This project has been a total blast to work on, I'm looking forward to see how far I can take it! 😁

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 23/07/2026

OIDC is the new LDAP, hear me out... It's inherently secure, it's easy, and, it works with (almost) everything. This app, literally makes it stupid easy. pocket-id.org

pocket-id.org

Pocket ID | Easy-to-use OIDC Provider

An easy-to-use OpenID Connect Certified™ and OAuth 2.0 provider that lets users sign in to your applications with passkeys.

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 11/07/2026

My first DC-experience was interesting to say the least! Very HOT! But TONS and TONS of information to absorb!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 09/07/2026

Writing this up was alot of fun, lots of research and recalling how I did things. I thought it would be a nice way of encouraging others to follow in my footsteps and start their own ASNs :)

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 09/07/2026

Lately I've just been tacking awesome things onto my "yeah, I've done that" list with my business. It's a dual-edge blade; yes I did it, but, it's another nail in the coffin for my day-job. I'm really hoping this pays off, I'm looking to make a move in 2027, but wouldn't say no to doing it sooner.

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 02/07/2026

I started SCREAMING when I got this working, and my partner was like "what happened!!!???" and came rushing in. I've been cracking at this all day, and finally got it working! He just walked away when he realized it was nerd stuff. I AM my own ISP, and that rocked my world after realizing that! ☺️

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 01/07/2026

Not going to sugarcoat this, I got EXTRAORDINARILY LUCKY with this contract. I found someone, emailed them politely, and managed to negotiate a deal, not something I do too often, but negotiation is power! Looking forward to this after Anthrocon! It's going to be a wild ride!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 29/06/2026

Learning BGP with my friends has been a total whirlwind! Who knew this much was involved with operating what's essentially the *backbone* of the internet! I'm really looking forward to working on this project! It's going to be awesome!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 28/06/2026

2AM activities - clicking sliders on pre-staged DNS records and migrating a VM, then nuking the shit out of a baremetal server. Good times... Glad it's finally done though :)

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PhoenixNet-Labs @phoenixnet-labs.com · 23/06/2026

It has been decided, our ASN is: AS402663! Next-step, addressing!

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PhoenixNet-Labs @phoenixnet-labs.com · 23/06/2026

Finally bit the bullet on purchasing / finalizing our ASN. This has been one of those "I'm not sure... Maybe... Why do I...?" type things, but honestly, it should be a good step in the right direction for the company. Will reply to this thread when it's assigned with what it is! 😎

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PhoenixNet-Labs @phoenixnet-labs.com · 19/05/2026

Finally getting around to running backups again on a regular basis. Used to use Veeam NFR prior to forming the business proper, but now that I've gone pro, I'd rather reduce the corner cutting. Using a tool called "Backrest" that uses Restic to automate backups! github.com/garethgeorge...

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 19/05/2026

I'm just now realizing the ultimate pivot is going from homelab to home-business. I can list this "operation" as career experience now on my resume and highlight all of the skills and technologies I needed to build it from the ground up. 🤯

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 15/05/2026

Uh-oh, fellow Bitwarden users, not looking good for those of us who self-host w/Vaultwarden. Although, taking it with a grain of salt, employee chimed in as well and said it was a *mistake* and was put back. www.fastcompany.com/91542655/bit... www.reddit.com/r/Bitwarden/...

fastcompany.com

Bitwarden scrubs 'Always free' and 'Inclusion' values from its website as longtime execs step down

What is going on with the beloved open-source password manager?

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Chi 🔜 GFM @furrychi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Ice cream at work with my work puppy @gsheps.net

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 24/04/2026

Is it socially acceptable to dog on crappy Usenet indexers? Whoever runs DogNZB needs to get their shit together, because if I can't reach your API 40% of the time, I'm not going to use your product lol. Literally 40% miss rate - ???

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 27/03/2026

Man, this con ROCKS! Met the nerds behind nyxtel.net! Radios, telecommunications, and tech!

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PhoenixNet-Labs @phoenixnet-labs.com · 25/03/2026

*ahem* is this thing on? Hi there! 👋

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 24/03/2026

Wanted to talk about a few things: Yes - I did start a business, I'm thinking of it as a way to explore what *I* want to do. I enjoy my 9-5, but I thought it would be a great way to branch-out on my own accord and do more. BUT, I'm not sure what direction I want to take it yet!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 19/03/2026

You know what's hot? Bridging our PBXs together 👉🥺👈

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 10/03/2026

PhoenixNet-Labs Mobility When??? Could be even sooner than you think 😎

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 10/03/2026

Man, anyone remember mowned?

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 10/03/2026

Hot take, @anthrocon.org needs to implement a lottery system like every other con that's on the same level of scale. Software issues, technical issues, overbooking, and hell even the overhead of traffic from users trying to book a room could be easily avoided if they setup a simple lottery system.

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 10/03/2026

Man, this thing is THICCCK!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 09/03/2026

I mentioned this weekend that "nobody gets to ride for free" when it comes to users on my Plex server, and I got a funny look. Most folks on there are either good friends who have exchanged goods or services in the past, or just people I really like that *earned* access. Anybody else do this?

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 08/03/2026

The greatest adventures are the ones with the people you truly resonate with ❤️

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 08/03/2026

Girly @furrychi.bsky.social got video of the squad absolutely losing it to @4kcarpet.bsky.social!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 08/03/2026

Mmm yes, “let’s go to a rave” what’s that, you wanted to sleep?

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 08/03/2026

We’re out there! @ravefurrest.bsky.social Chicago was AMAZING!!!

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 06/03/2026

Where do you think they're going? 🐐: @furrychi.bsky.social 📸: Rice (Unknown Handle)

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 03/03/2026

Praise be the Nampon - Carrying me through these difficult seasonal changes... 🙏

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 03/03/2026

I've been bit by the Sonos bug, and HOLY these speakers sound so fucking good. I got a promo email the other day for being a "sonos owner" (I own a Play:1 I got at a garage sale for like $10) and decided to buy a pair of Era 100's. MASSIVE UPGRADE from my old setup, that's for sure. 🤯

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Foxes in Boxes Fursuits @foxesinboxes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Fursuit commissions are OPEN! Around 3 to 5 slots available, for completion over this spring and summer! To apply for one, fill out one of the quote forms linked below or on my website. They will be open until slots fill up! More pricing details: www.foxesinboxesfursuits.com/pricing

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 28/02/2026

Man, I hate the whole doom and gloom, "oops I shouldn't have just read that" cycle. Time to stay off the internet for the rest of the night 🫠

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 27/02/2026

"You look like your father, baby face You sound like your mother, how cliché You hold up a mirror, demonstrate" - Robin Skinner Honestly the most home-hitting words I've heard all year in a song. Growing up, people used to say this to me all the time - As an adult, hearing this just feels... bad?

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 25/02/2026

You know what sounds fun? Going orienteering with some friends out in the woods sometime. 👀

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 23/02/2026

And they're still coworkers! - 🤎🐕 @furrychi.bsky.social - 🩷🐐 @bigbropyro.bsky.social - 📸

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Chi 🔜 GFM @furrychi.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

And they were coworkers - 🩷🐐 @gsheps.net 🤎🐕

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 19/02/2026

Crazy thought, but some days I wish I had a way to make money with the knowledge and skills I've gained from progressing my lab. I put ALOT of effort into my lab to pitch new ideas, and software solutions to my current employer and I get alot of radio silence. Part of me just questions "why?"

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Chi 🔜 GFM @furrychi.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Okay to be fair - it's not right to cuss at staff. However, they should have prepared better for this. Being one of the biggest furcons in the WORLD 🌎 People paid $350 for super sponsor to get a room and still got shafted 😔

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 12/02/2026

Friend of mine convinced me to visit him in Seattle in a couple of weeks, any "must-visits" while I'm out there? 👀

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Phoenix @gsheps.net · 12/02/2026

Whoops, would you look at the time! 😅

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