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David Brownman

@xavd.id
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Software developer, tinkerer, enthusiast. Currently slinging bits at Stripe. For my media reviews, see: @david.reviews. Blog & more: xavd.id

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David Brownman @xavd.id · 21/09/2026
Oh I didn't realize! I might be out of luck then.
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Stephanie 🍉 @ageofoddish.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
mmygod
the slut gnomes of false berlin jeopardy bluesky posttoday's jeopardy categories. the last 2 are "false berlin" and "bizarre little men"
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 18/09/2026
This is how I apparently release all of my projects 🙈🙃
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 18/09/2026
The only game so far that's given me even a twinge of FOMO so far is the new Fire Emblem (and its strong reviews). Oh, and Orbitals (but that might come cross-platform sometime).
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 26/08/2026
Yo congrats, that's very exciting!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/08/2026
And naturally, you can discuss directly on those sites: tildes.net/~tildes/1vqg/repli... lobste.rs/s/ll6pak/replicatin...
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Replicating Reddit's best feature on other forums - ~tildes
1 comment in the discussion of this link on Tildes
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/08/2026
Wrote a bit about Reddit's best feature and how I'm doing my part to bring support for it to other sites (like #Tildes and #lobsters). I've been using it while testing and it's been great! xavd.id/blog/post/highlightin...
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Replicating Reddit's best feature on other forums
Being able to recognize users on a social network is what turns a website into a community
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 12/07/2026
Today's reading en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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List of inventors killed by their own invention - Wikipedia
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 30/06/2026
This is why I only trade in in-store. There, we can assess damage together. Though, for a remote trade in, I've had luck asking for a picture of the damage. They're unable to show it and the assessment magically goes back to the original value. Whole thing feels like a scam though
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 07/06/2026
We absolutely adored the first one! Really looking forward to this one
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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 28/05/2026
Thinky Direct 2026 is LIVE!! 🎉 thinkygames.com/even...
Thinky Direct 2026
LIVE NOW!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 28/05/2026
Congrats on the pod! qq- does the Patreon come with ad-free episodes? It wasn't mentioned in the description, but it would be unusual if there were still ads. Thanks!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/05/2026
I actually thought this explained it quite well! As someone who hasn't run servers directly (only through heroku, etc) it makes a compelling argument for how I can do something more custom without having to do everything from scratch!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 16/05/2026
The show Psych is based on the assumption that Santa Barbara, CA is the murder capital of the world
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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 07/05/2026
🎉 Yes, it's true! Thinky Direct is returning for 2026, with a whole new line-up of exclusive trailers and reveals for the most amazing thinky games. Keep an eye out for more info very soon! Puzzle sicko content creators and journalists, reach out! More info below 👇
Thinky Direct 2026 - Coming Soon!

The image depicts the thinky mascot holding a sign above their head with the words "COMING SOON" written on it in cartoon bubble font. Behind them appears to be a large skyscraper within a bustling major city, with various references to puzzles and Thinky Dailies on banners and signs. On the skyscraper is a large screen with the "Thinky Direct 2026" logo.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/04/2026
That vibe tracks. They're exactly the team I'd expect would spread happiness peer-to-peer!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 20/04/2026
Update: she woke up for 2 overnight bottles but slept fine otherwise? Which is somehow the most surprising result? We really have to get her on longer sleeps though. She used to be better at this!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 20/04/2026
The baby screamed through her last nap and didn't sleep at all, so she's now been awake longer than she's ever has before. She's either gonna sleep great tonight or really bad and we don't know which yet. #parenting
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 14/04/2026
Pronouncing "tentacles" like a Greek hero
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 07/04/2026
NICE
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 07/04/2026
Who's ready for some Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Basketball?? Go Blue! www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-uSW...
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Roundball Rock - SNL
At the NBC Sports offices in 1990, three executives (Vaughn, Thompson, McKinnon) meet with John Tesh (Sudeikis) and his brother Dave Tesh (Robinson) who perform their new song "Roundball Rock" as a potential theme for NBA on NBC. [Season 38, 2013] #SNL Subscribe to SNL: https://goo.gl/tUsXwM Get more SNL: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liv... Like SNL: https://www.facebook.com/snl Follow SNL: https://twitter.com/nbcsnl SNL Tumblr: http://nbcsnl.tumblr.com/ SNL Instagram: http://instagram.com/nbcsnl SNL Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nbcsnl/
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 03/04/2026
😢
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 03/04/2026
It looks good but it looks like the gram measurements didn't get picked up? I'm seeing a bunch of 0g (e.g. for 2 eggs or some milk)
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 16/03/2026
That year remains the only award party of yours we've attended. Unbeatable.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 15/03/2026
I had the M3 hex screwdriver too! I'm unstoppable!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 15/03/2026
Who has two thumbs and the exact right cable (USB-B!) to connect to a 3D printer? 👍THIS GUY👍
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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 11/03/2026
This is today! Hope to see you there!
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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
⭐️Season 2 of Thinky Dailies has begun!⭐️ No account needed! No ads! Puzzles from the VERY BEST puzzle designers! Look at that artwork!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 04/03/2026
The Thinky meetup is happening again though!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 25/02/2026
Ordered business cards from @jukeboxprint.bsky.social and they turned out SO WELL. Plus their support has been above-and-beyond helpful. Real people actually reading my email and solving my problem. Unreal awesome.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 15/02/2026
Fixed!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 15/02/2026
Unfortunately I'm seeing a 404?
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 07/02/2026
Oh nice! Wasn't seeing it linked from the site, but I might have just missed it. I'll have to check it out! The dream of this sort of site is that I can keep all my own records, and syndicate them out to Hardcover for wider reach. As you pointed out, can't do it with Goodreads.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 07/02/2026
wow, that's awesome! and TIL about hardcover, that's a great looking site. Any plans for an API?
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 05/02/2026
It's wild that they're still putting cameras on the back of iPads. People use them enough to justify the weight, cost, and inability to lie flat??
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 02/02/2026
Gonna leave this open for another couple of weeks. Get in while you can!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 02/02/2026
Congrats, excited for you. They're in good hands!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 01/02/2026
Here's my 2025 day 3 #AdventOfCode solution (in #Python, per usual)! An extra clean little dynamic programming problem. advent-of-code.xavd.id/writeu...
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Advent of Code 2025 Day 3: Lobby
A step-by-step Python walkthrough for solving Advent of Code 2025 Day 3.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 30/01/2026
PSA: if you use @mullvad.bsky.social with any openvpn-specific docker images, you should know that they recently sunset those servers and your stuff is broken. Luckily, there's a similar, wireguard-specific docker imager that takes just a little fiddling to get working.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 26/01/2026
I also blogged briefly about it, giving a little more context about the project. There's not a lot more, it's really just for fun. xavd.id/blog/post/predicting-...
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Predicting the Future
Take my fun little survey about the state of the world in 2041.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 26/01/2026
We've been taking a lot about whether our new baby will ever learn to drive. I love long bets, so we thought it'd be fun to put together a #survey about the state of the world when she turns 16. It's short and fun, so hit us with your boldest predictions! xavdid.fillout.com/predictions
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Predictions for the year 2041
Made with Fillout, the best way to make forms, surveys and quizzes your audience will answer.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/01/2026
That sounds awesome! I'm definitely with you that there's opportunities for sites that are less explicitly commercial and more "indie" feeling. It's definitely the sort of thing I'd love to read.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/01/2026
That said, I'm always impressed with how well your Patreon seems to be doing, so who knows I run a similar-ish site, but have been actively trying not to monetize it (since it's really just for fun and then I don't owe anyone anything). Plus I like the idea of a site that's not focused on metrics.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/01/2026
Sounds rough when you put it that way. 😅 I also wonder if a site that looks like that is even viable these days. With the popularity of video (both short and long) I wonder if a new RPS would even be possible. Second Wind are giving it a go, but they're heavy on video.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/01/2026
Not that I have the cash, but I'm curious how much of an investment you'd need for this sort of thing. Love your site, BTW! I've linked out to it at least a few times from mine. 😄
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 23/01/2026
And what's worse, it was slowly losing mass! www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...
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The new definition of the kilogram will change the way we weigh everything
On Friday, representatives from 57 nations will gather in a conference room in Versailles, France to redefine the kilogram. In other words: the way we weigh the world is about to change.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 14/01/2026
Ha, I hadn't even thought about that yet. What a cute idea!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 13/01/2026
It's' time once again for my Favorite Media of the Year post! I can't believe it's my 10th. I truly don't know where the time has gone. Please check it out and let me know what your favorites from 2025 were!
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 13/01/2026
Better late than never, but I've got a solution post up for #AdventOfCode 2025 day 1 in #Python. It turns out babies make you tired?? But we got there anyway. advent-of-code.xavd.id/writeups/202...
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Advent of Code 2025 Day 1: Secret Entrance
A step-by-step Python walkthrough for solving Advent of Code 2025 Day 1.
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David Brownman @xavd.id · 01/01/2026
It really depends what you liked about it! Gloomhaven is a great co-op RPG, but there's much less story. Divinitiy: Original Sin 2 is by the same devs & has great writing, but is harder (but still very good). There's tons of other co-op games that aren't long RPGs, too. Happy to recommend stuff!
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