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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim

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Co-founder of Triplo web development. Member of #BackdropCMS Project Management Committee (#FOSS). Follow my drone photography journey here: #Drones4Fun […] [bridged from fosstodon.org/@stpaultim on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026
Just saw Hank Greens comedy special about cancer. It's very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh5GUtNa9bI
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026
I just listened to the final episode of Hard Fork, my favorite tech podcast. Looking forward to what @caseynewton and @kevinroose have planned for their next project. Machine Gods. The official podcast of the singularity machinegods.fm
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Machine Gods — the official podcast of the singularity
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Casey Newton @caseynewton.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026
I wrote about the AI safety vibe shift. It's been a long time in coming: www.platformer.news/ai-safety-vibe-…
Now, excited public conversation (and in particular, public conversation on X) is no
substitute for actual regulation. Congress has a long history of introducing tech regulations
that go nowhere — and of launching probes that go nowhere. And if Christiano's best
efforts at getting OpenAl to self-regulate fall short — well, he won't be the first board
member to have that experience.
Still, I can't help but be heartened by the vibe shift in Al safety. Last month, in the wake of
Mark Zuckerberg's glad-handing treatise on "personal superintelligence," | argued that true
superintelligence is a dragon. And while I remain hopeful that it can be tamed, I believe the
researchers who say we are nowhere close to being sure of it — and are quitting, in protest,
jobs that would make them rich. The right people are now listening to them, and here's
hoping they take action.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026
Welcome @yorkshirepudding - I guess my invite must have worked! Welcome to the Fediverse. I've not been using Fossodon much lately, but who knows what the future will bring.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 07/08/2026
'After Trump Calls Canadians ‘Nasty,’ Mark Carney Says the Word Fits Trade Talks' Is it possible that the Trump chaos can get worse as the election nears. I suppose it's inevitable. If ever there has been a nasty world leader […]
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026
I've been watching some episodes of "Ask Hank Anything" on Youtube on the last two weeks. I've been aware of @hankgreen.bsky.social for a long time, but this is the most I've every focused on this work. I find him very relatable and the show can be very funny. Most importantly, I learn some […]
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 01/05/2026
I have to say, that going into the game last night I was optimistic about the Timberwolves chances of winning one of the last two games and the series. But, I was totally convinced we wouldn't have a chance against the Spurs. But after last nights performance, I'm starting to dream a little.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 28/02/2026
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. youtu.be/xdZvVMgSzTw?si=iUfyI6dzFDN…
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 27/02/2026
Backdrop LIVE is an unconference. We publish and empty schedule and then ask members of the community to schedule the topics they wish to discuss. Check out our open schedule. What would you like to see here? events.backdropcms.org/schedule
Backdrop LIVE graphic - An online global event for those who use Backdrop CMS or want to learn more about it. April 23 and 24.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026
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? […]
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026
I'm working on a Fediverse module for Backdrop CMS. A robust one.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026
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." weitzman.github.io/blog/drush-final…
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Moshe Weitzman’s Blog
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2026
We Will Not Look Away — Community Vigil Brainerd, MN 1:20pm Jan 24th "Crow Wing County has entered agreements that bring ICE detention into our local jail. These decisions affect immigrant families, community trust, and the role of local institutions in immigration enforcement. We are […]
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2026
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. www.mobilize.us/brainerdlakesindivi…
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ICE Out For Good Brainerd · Brainerd Lakes Area Indivisible
## ICE Out For Good — Brainerd **Community Vigil + Courage Captured Gathering** **January 11 • Brainerd, MN** This local gathering is part of the national **ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action**, a coordinated call across the country to honor lives lost, demand accountability, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions. In Brainerd, this weekend will take place through **two connected spaces**: ### Courage Captured: Stories on the Wall **3–5 PM • Roundhouse Brewery** A community gathering featuring protest photography from Brainerd Lakes Area Indivisible’s 2025 rallies. This is a warm, grounding space for reflection, connection, and shared courage. ### Candlelight Vigil for Renee Good **Following Courage Captured** After the event, we will hold a **quiet candlelight vigil** to honor **Renee Good**, who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis. This will be a moment to grieve, bear witness, and stand together in solidarity. This vigil is the primary ICE Out For Good action in Brainerd. It is peaceful, nonviolent, and rooted in care, dignity, and public witness. --- **Registration Note:** This gathering is connected to both our local *Courage Captured* event and the national *ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action*. You may see two Mobilize registration pages for this weekend. **You do not need to register for both.** Please register in whichever space brought you here, and join us for one part or both of the gathering. ### About ICE Out For Good ICE Out For Good is a national weekend of action responding to a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies. Events across the country are gathering to: - Honor lives lost - Demand accountability - Refuse silence - Stand in solidarity with impacted communities All ICE Out For Good events are committed to nonviolence, de-escalation, and lawful public presence. --- ### What to Expect in Brainerd - A community art gathering focused on courage and democracy - A candlelight vigil honoring Renee Good - A peaceful, reflective, and grounded public witness You are welcome to join for one part or both. --- ### Registration Notes This registration is part of the national ICE Out For Good weekend organized through Indivisible. By registering, you agree to receive updates from Indivisible related to this action and future opportunities. A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for a coordinated Ice Out For Good Weekend of Action on Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions. A core principle behind all ICE Out For Good events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. Indivisible is managing data and communications with participants. By registering, you agree to receive info from Indivisible about the event, receive communications via e-mail or SMS message from Indivisible, and receive any other updates and opportunities to take action or support ICE OUT FOR GOOD partner organizations. You also agree to have any data entered in this registration collected by Indivisible. Indivisible will treat your data according to our organization’s applicable privacy policy: https://indivisible.org/privacy-policy For full local event details, visit: www.BLAIndivisible.com
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2025
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." dri.es/the-webs-broken-deal-with-ai…
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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.
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Tim Erickson @stpaultim.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
I was in Brainerd where we had about 2000+ for #NoKings. Stopped in Aitkin, Minnesota (a much smaller town) where there about 250.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 15/06/2025
So happy with the turn out in Brainerd, Minnesota for #NoKings We are estimating "almost 2000" people turned out.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2025
A farm in a very wet part of Minnesota. #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Minnesota
Aerial photo of barn with large wetland in background. In foreground, some patches of vegitation appear to have been recently burned.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2025
We are just over a week away from our twice a year online Backdrop CMS community event. Backdrop LIVE is April 3-4 and registration is open. events.backdropcms.org It's an unconference, so anyone can schedule a topic. Here is the schedule so far. events.backdropcms.org/schedule
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/03/2025
Working on a contrib module for Backdrop CMS to access the Trakt TV database. github.com/backdrop-contrib/trakt_tv #BackdropCMS #TV #TVShows
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GitHub - backdrop-contrib/trakt_tv
Contribute to backdrop-contrib/trakt_tv development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 24/02/2025
I've been away for a while. This winter I've been taking drone photos at a much reduced rate and haven't posted any for a while. Need to get some momentum going before spring, the second best time of the year for drone photography. #Drones4Fun #DJIAir2 #Minnesota #Cuyuna
Rows of short dead corn stalks pertruding from a few inches of white snow on wavey terrain.
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Casey Newton @caseynewton.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/02/2025
It's Hard Fork Friday! This week: Grok 3, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, and Kevin experiments with vibe coding: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/podcasts…
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024
Came here about an hour ago to post this. Finallly, getting to it. I just like the symmetry, shapes, and patterns in this image. I also find that red barns really help make a winter photo (subtly) pop. #Drones4Fun #DronePhotography #Photography #darktable #DJIAir3
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024
Just posted something on my Mastodon account. Expected to see it on Bluesky, via the fed.brid.gy bridge. It's not there. Can I tell if #bridgyfed might be down? Is that something that happens? Previous posts appeared to have worked. #FediTips #Fediverse #FediverseTips
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Bridgy Fed
<a href='https://fed.brid.gy/'>Bridgy Fed</a> is a bridge between decentralized social networks like the <a href='https://indieweb.org/'>IndieWeb</a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fediverse'>fediverse</a>, <a href='https://bsky.social/'>Bluesky</a>, and others. <a href='https://fed.brid.gy/docs'>More info here.</a>
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024
I created a Mastodon Starter Pack of folks/accounts in the Backdrop CMS and Drupal communities. To be added to a starter pack, you must check the "Feature Profile and Posts in Discovery Algorithms" option in your account settings. `Public Profile | Privacy and Reach | Discovery Algorithms` […]
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Jan Adriaenssens @verbeeld.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2024
#boardgames x.com/AdamSacks/status/146039764382…
A cartoon shows two scientists observing through a window as a humanoid robot flips over a table, scattering Monopoly game pieces and a board. Three frustrated humans sit around the table, holding their heads in dismay. One scientist says, "Incredible! We just taught it the rules, it figured out on its own that Monopoly is the worst." The image is signed "SACKS" in the bottom left corner.
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Tim Erickson @stpaultim.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
There is a bridge to Mastodon for folk who are on Bluesky, but want to follow friends on Mastodon. I'm testing it out now. Here is more information on how it works: tlmb.net/blog/connect... #Bluesky #Mastodon #Fediverse #Love
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Connecting Mastodon and Bluesky friends | TLMB
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Tim Erickson @stpaultim.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
This post is being posted on Bluesky and the bridge seems to be working pretty well. I'll quit with the silly test posts now. If you are reading this post on Mastodon, it's through fed.brid.gy
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Bridgy Fed
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Tim Erickson @stpaultim.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I love the TV Show 'The Bear', but I can't convince myself to watch season 3. It just feels like a show that you need to be in the right mood for and I'm never in the mood for that show. I think I just need to bite the bullet and dive in. #TVShow #TheBear #TV
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024
OK, I've followed my #Mastodon account on #Bluesky using #bridgyfed This post is to see if I am able to see my post on BlueSky.
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David B. Himself @handle.invalid · 01/12/2024
Your regular reminder to bridge your account to Bluesky with Bridgy Fed. fed.brid.gy And also to change instance if your admin doesn't allow it. That person doesn't understand the open web while managing a part of the open web. Bridges not walls! #Bluesky #Bridge #BridgyFed […]
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Bridgy Fed
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Adam Nelson @arnelson.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024
@stpaultim As far as I know, it's the only bridge. It works pretty well, the main problems are 1. Hardly anyone on the Bluesky side is using it, and 2. Bluesky has a lot of protocol limitations (short post length, and no way to edit posts!) so bridged posts are often cut off or out of date.
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Tim Erickson, @stpaultim @stpaultim.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024
Anyone have experience with Bridgy Fed for Bluesky yet? Is it useful? Are there different bridges and if so, what is the difference? #Feditips #Fediverse #Bluesky #BlueSkyBridge
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