iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 15/10/2026

I haven’t been on Instagram for months, hadn’t even thought about it. Logged in today and holy hell is it noisy, busy, obnoxious and overstimulating. I’m not sure if it’s my spicy brain, but I feel much calmer not using it. I’ll stick to the fediverse thanks.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Turned it into a 75% roas when we only set the target roas at 400% so below our previous 12 weeks average. At first it was spending way too much on clicks. £5 for a single click to get a £7 conversion. Even now using a portfolio strategy and bid cap, it’s just not performing anymore.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 15/10/2026

Thanks, we do have consent mode v2 and around 85% opt in rate, but modelling needs a lot of clicks and a lot of conversions which a small family business like ours simply can’t support. I’ve tried target roas again for the last 2 weeks and so far it’s taken a 480% tracked roas on manual cpc and

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 07/10/2026

My car is a zen zone. I don’t use Bluetooth, it doesn’t have CarPlay. I have a USB stick loaded with my ripped FLAC files, so the car stereo has an indexed library of local music. I also use the built-in TomTom fully offline. Local maps. No distractions. I think this was peak driving before CarPlay

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 29/09/2026

This is the setup we already had. Even with enhanced conversions, which we’ve had for a long time, it’s still harder and harder to measure everything accurately.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Google money grab, I’ve been running a manual cpc shopping campaign without any need to track. Before removing the tracking I’m testing to see if it outperforms. So far CPC down 90%. Conversions up 700%. Roas up from 500% to 1200%. I know my business way better than their algo and it shows. 2/2

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 29/09/2026

I’ve always been uneasy using analytics to track sales. We have a small family business website that sells hand-made button badges. It became almost a requirement to connect analytics to Google Shopping Ads as they moved to algorithmic bidding. Well since the chaos of August and the obvious 1/2

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drandallblythe.bsky.social @drandallblythe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Currently reading: NEW YORK 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson. “Because life is bigger than equations, stronger than money, stronger than guns and poison and bad zoning policy, stronger than capitalism, because Mother Nature bats last…” The tech-bro billionaire unfuckable hate nerds should read this.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 23/09/2026

This brings back so many memories.

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drandallblythe.bsky.social @drandallblythe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Denver, Colorado! Next week, Saturday September the 26th, I will be at Arise, a fundraiser & event to benefit Urban Peak, a fantastic organization in Denver that works to help youths age 12 to 24 get off the streets & exit homelessness. I’ll be giving a talk and doing some story telling-

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 16/09/2026

My wife’s 2011 MacBook lives again. At first we suspected a faulty ssd controller. Turns out it was the SATA cable yet again. This is the third one it’s had. She has had this laptop since new and loves it. So far, 2 new keyboards and back lights, 3 batteries, new speakers, 1 hdd and 2 SSD. It’s love

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 16/09/2026

I realise that with the exception of music (which uses my own local library and music collection) and photos, I really don’t need anything else that is Mac OS specific. Maybe time to install Linux/bad on my 2019 iMac and be free of the upgrade cycle. This machine is more than enough for me.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 13/09/2026

Same. And we are so looking forward to seeing the new gear that’s available to play with. See you soon!

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 13/09/2026

I’m just glad the date & city haven’t changed. When I got the email last night I thought it had been cancelled. We only booked our flights and hotel last week, so I’m relieved and excited to see the new location. Also, it feels like a 90s rave here in the UK, with the venue staying secret :)

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 12/09/2026

This essay hit me square between the eyes. I’ve been feeling this sense of needing to simplify my life for so long. I already switched back to my Casio so it felt extra directed at me. Even technically I’m moving back to the KISS methodology in everything. www.terrygodier.com/... #simplicity

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The Last Quiet Thing | Terry Godier

Your possessions came alive. Now they won't stop talking.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 12/09/2026

This was important for me to solve from a privacy standpoint. I also prefer my users to not my sites and not a third party. Our server logs rotate out after 30 days and are never retained. As a side effect, our rankings have improved massively since disabling and user numbers/conversions quadrupled.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 12/09/2026

Ok. I’ve removed cloudflare from my sites. Something felt off about putting both a third party company & a black box between my site and users. Litespeed is actually doing a fine job, and with modsecurity and a few well designed .htaccess rules, it’s actually under lighter load.

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Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Windows 98 Plus: Underwater

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Ok. I’m actually off all socials with the exception of mastodon. All apps removed. Only Openvibe for mastodon and a few bluesky users. I just can’t anymore. It’s all such a waste of time and I’m exhausted with the sales pitch’s and constant influencer nonsense. Fediverse is the last hope.

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Tim Berners-Lee @timbl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This Is For Everyone is now available in paperback. You might recognise the face on the cover...a younger me at MIT in 1998 when 150 million people used the web. Today it's roughly 6 billion. Read about how the web came to be and where I think it's going ➡️ thisisforeveryone.timbl.com

The paperback cover of 'This Is For Everyone' by Tim Berners-Lee with a photo of Tim in front of a blackboard at MIT.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 31/08/2026

I can’t help but feel a bit wasteful. Had a smart meter fitted years ago, and was on agile octopus tariff for years. Lately, my readings stopped updating and apparently it’s an issue between these old meters and the phone mast. Specifically the 2G/3G switch off. New meter needed.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Even though I was ill, I was back home in Manchester over the weekend to watch AFI tear it up. Been listening since I was a kid and first saw them 25 years ago in the same city. Did not disappoint.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 28/08/2026

There is so much AI boosterism and bro culture going on right now - but holy shit. If you are knowledgable about something and you ask for its help, it’s makes up some amount of crap. Fine for code help, mostly untrustworthy for anything else.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 27/08/2026

This one hurts. After an amazing career, followed by years and years of adversity. I’m so glad Tim got back on stage of late to tell his story.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 18/08/2026

The ai crawlers, scrapers and botnets are just out of control. I could manage this at the origin, but it still has to do work to block or drop connections, and at that rate it’s untenable. By comparison we had 8k requests from our UK target audience in that 24 hours. It’s mad.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 18/08/2026

Why I must use cloudflare now? I have a simple rule that fires if outside my target countries, or if the URL is a database query hog such as search and add to cart which can’t be cached. Last 24 hours, cloudflare challenged 724k from ips all over the globe using Chrome/145 UA….

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 17/08/2026

*Removes instagram from iPhone. Saves countless hours a day and battery still at 95% by 10am after being awake since 7am. I only have Openvibe on my phone now for unified mastodon/bluesky feeds as both are free of the influencers. Try it. Save time, headspace and battery life

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/08/2026

I’ve been a huge advocate of self hosting, but of late my job has been stopping aggressive bots and crawlers and absolutely insane amounts of attacks. Modsecurity and immunify360 did ok but the server was constantly hammered. I’ve had websites for 30+ years. This era is insanity.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/08/2026

I’m done trying to chase spammers, scrapers, ai crawlers and bad bots. I’ve added cloudflare back onto my site, using tiered cache. Those in the UK & verified bots have free access. This is 99% of our audience. Rest of world it’s a managed challenge that will auto pass for most

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 25/07/2026

Must read. Original post: indieweb.social/@tchambers/1...

"The Next Information War Is Already Here" - Check out this article I co-wrote with @WillRobinson...

We work to frame very big changes coming to the political digital landscape faster than most think.

Up for any thoughts, notes, and appreciate all... #AIhttps://substack.com/home/post/p-208238499

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 05/07/2026

Just a quick heads up, I might still post on social media over the summer (I use Fedica to post/schedule), but I’m physically taking the time away from socials for the rest of summer. I won’t be replying or scrolling. All apps removed. Contact me directly if you need me.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/07/2026

Just spent a week with my niece who turned 18 last month. She came to stay with us. After seeing how much young people are addicted to their phones & completely disconnected from the world around them, I’ve removed all socials from my phone. Broadcasting via Fedica. Disconnecting

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/07/2026

Absolute #retrogaming score! This seems to have been pulled from the Microsoft store, so I nabbed a physical copy for £12. Another reason digital and licensing sucks. I went to play the digital version and it’s gone. The license for my physical copy can’t be revoked.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 03/07/2026

Weirdest thing of the algorithm era is people trying to grow on these platforms and every post is like do you remember when…..? Do you like……? Who do you…..? - everyone asking pointless questions constantly to farm engagement. It’s so strange. Be a human.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 20/06/2026

@seesilas.bsky.social I got one from libidex a few years ago. Only tiny nostrils and fully smooth. One of my faves. Even better when worn with a muzzle.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 12/06/2026

Instant delete and get on with my instagram free existence. I don’t use anything right now with an algo controlled feed.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 12/06/2026

I installed the latest version of instagram on my phone after months not using it. I saw Moseri say we can now tune our algorithm. What a dumpster fire. I’m in my early 40s, married but not a parent. It shows me OF girls, get rich quick, strong porn and retro gaming. Disastrous.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 09/06/2026

So I ended up removing cloudflare. The purist in me hates over complicating a website or server, and I also don’t like ceding control to a third party. It’s just another point of failure. Surprisingly, our site is faster and less stressed without CF. 264ms for a full dynamic page

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 08/06/2026

It’s been years since I was in San Francisco for the 2013 #WWDC - I always love these launches, but those OG days were so much fun. Grainy photos shot in iPhone 4 in period.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 06/06/2026

I can’t beleive that Ministry - Last Tangle In Paris was recorded in 2012. Still one of my favourite live albums from the genre defining and often genre defying Ministry. The soundtrack to my Saturday. Uncle Al and his genius audio samples. #metal #industrial

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/06/2026

I’ve really stepped up my productivity this year. Two of the tools that really help are Fedica & Cold Turkey. I use Fedica to post to my socials, just like this; without logging in. And cold turkey maintains a list of sites I’d normally waste time on, and blocks them when working

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 04/06/2026

Someone recommended Need For Speed (2014) to me a while back, so I grabbed a copy. I enjoyed the game, but the movie passed me by. I’m an hour in and it’s surprisingly good! Very good in fact.

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Adam Riches @supernorn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A while back we had the wonderful opportunity to pitch a Red Dwarf adventure game directly to Doug Naylor himself. While the project didn't end up going ahead, we're now free to share some of the work we produced for the pitch!

A Red Dwarf Adventure game - pixel art showcasing the crew in the cockpit of the iconic Starbug

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 03/06/2026

Oh this is such a shame. I would have loved to see the boys from The Dwarf come to life in pixels.

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 03/06/2026

Social media, in all its forms, feels like such a chore nowadays. Everyone on different platforms, all fenced off and seperate. After almost 20 years at the coal face of social media, I think I’ve reached my limit. It’s just not fun or compelling anymore. Crossposted with @openvibe.social

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Jodsclass @johnlarge.co.uk · 03/06/2026

It’s been fun using @openvibe.social but I’m afraid I’m out now. I was thinking about upgrading to pro after using the app for a while. This morning, I open the app and it crashed. When I reopened I had to log in again and now the half price pro options are gone. £40 a year is just way too much.

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