iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 15/05/2026

A few of us asked this early on. TL;DR is that it is planned and the direction they want to go. My take is I am not going to invest a lot of time posting on Gander until I understand what the migration to my AT domain looks like. I think there is a nontrivial chance that I might need to start over.

Screenshot from Gander Social from 2 months ago where Gander confirms custom domains, crossposting/interactions [on the Atmosphere] is planned. They also expressed excitement for Eurosky launching. They acknowledge that getting their app-view into shape was their initial focus, with full interoperability being the goal.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 26/02/2026

This is why bias and factuality labels before you post or engage are so powerful. The for profit and engagement above all else algorithms on other social media also exacerbate the problem by giving these accounts an outsized platform. Screenshot from @gandersocial.bsky.social. 🙌

Screenshot of a post from Gander Social linking to the same article from The Tyee as the quoted post, but showing bias (center-left) and factuality (high factuality) labels.

The post in the screenshot reads: “This is a big reason why visible bias and fact labeling before you post or engage is so important. Algorithms for engagement and profit also exacerbate the problem by giving an outsized platform to these accounts.”

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 22/11/2025

At the start of this year, I set a goal firmly outside of my comfort zone: row 1,000 km by year's end. After sharing this with friends, they suggested tracking it in a spreadsheet with milestones. This was the first time I'd tried anything like this. I didn't know what to expect going in. 🧵 1/9

I photo of me sitting in front of my Concept2 rower after my last workout.

A screenshot of the spreadsheet showing my progress per week and per month over the last year, including charts showing my progress versus my target.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 11/04/2025

It’s unfortunate to see this outdated password recommendation perpetuated. Companies please stop doing this. The NIST guidelines have been updated to ONLY recommend a change of password if there is evidence of a compromise. See point 6 of the linked section below. pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp8...

Screenshot of outdated password change recommendation, which reads as follows: “Have you been using the same password for a while? It might be time for a new one! Using a unique password and routinely updating it helps prevent password theft. You can edit your password in your security settings.”

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 09/03/2025

Hey @signal.org. Love the app and everything you do! ❤️ But I have found a funny bug with the heart hands (🫶) emoji on iPadOS. I’m filing a bug report but can’t attach the video to the issue on this device so posting it here for the link.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 07/03/2025

Thanks for the member merch @cira.ca! 🫶🇨🇦 #CIRAmember

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 25/11/2024

It’s hard work being this cute.

Our cat Oreo taking a nap while lying on his side with his legs tucked. This pose reminds me of a lot of seals taking naps on their side.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 11/11/2024

I happen to see this thread and flipped to my search tab and it happened. Note that the search was still there from a couple of days ago. It went away when I searched with no input. Bluesky: Build version: 1.93.0.548; Bundle info: 0ac7c0962 (prod); Bundle date: 24111005; Platform: ios On iOS 18.1.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 04/11/2024

De Ville Weppenaar is 🦉 The Wise Owl Explorer on 🦋! 👀 @jyc.dev jyc.dev/at/devillewe...

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 24/09/2024

Drove through the town of Vulcan, Alberta, CA. Never new it even existed before this trip!

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 17/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #379,589!

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 14/10/2023

This is Oreo. And whatever is on TV looks delicious.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 25/09/2023

Been fortunate enough to spend the last few days in Quebec City ahead of our annual work conference. Beautiful place. Here are a few pictures from yesterday.

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with fountain and statue in the foreground.

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac from the Terrasse Dufferin.

Rue du Cul-de-Sac or Umbrella Alley with the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in the background.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 30/08/2023

A story of betrayal in four pictures.

Our cat Oreo on a camping chair in my office.

Our cat Cassie scoping out the camping chair.

Cassie getting comfortable on the camping chair.

Oreo looking on in dismay as Cassie settles in on the chair.

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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 14/08/2023

Home is where the cat is. 😻

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