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=> about/ About me
I'm a FLOSS (Free, Libre, and Open-Source Software) enthusiast, software minimalist, and a CS+Math undergrad who likes watching anime and tweaking his Linux setup. Current interests include accessibility, search engines, security, privacy, and the IndieWeb.
Tech stuff: I care a lot about accessibility, and often use screen readers and forced colors to deal with overstimulation. I'm a FLOSS (Free, Libre, and Open-Source Software) enthusiast, software minimalist, and a CS+Math undergrad who likes watching anime and tweaking his Linux setup. Current interests include search engines, security, privacy, and the IndieWeb.
My perspective on software freedom is a bit different from the FSF's; I've been trying to distance myself from "fossbro" culture.
Git repos:
@ -40,7 +42,7 @@ Chat with me: I prefer IRC, where my nick is Seirdy on Libera.chat, Snoonet, OFT
=> https://matrix.to/#/@seirdy:seirdy.one @seirdy:seirdy.one
My secondary Matrix account for Synapse-only rooms is @seirdy:fairydust.space. I was previously @seirdy:envs.net.
My secondary Matrix account for Synapse-only rooms is @seirdy:fairydust.space.
## Links

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The Director's Cut of my bio is at my [About page](/about.html).
<p class="p-note">
I'm a <abbr title="Free, Libre, and Open-Source">FLOSS</abbr> enthusiast, software minimalist, and a CS+Math undergrad who likes watching anime and tweaking his Linux setup. Current interests include accessibility, search engines, security, privacy, and the IndieWeb.
</p>
<div class="p-note">
I care a lot about accessibility, and often use screen readers and forced colors to deal with overstimulation. I'm a <abbr title="Free, Libre, and Open-Source">FLOSS</abbr> enthusiast, software minimalist, and a CS+Math undergrad who likes watching anime and tweaking his Linux setup. Current interests include search engines, security, privacy, and the IndieWeb.
My perspective on software freedom is a bit different from the FSF's; I've been trying to distance myself from "fossbro" culture.
</div>
Git repos: [Sourcehut](https://sr.ht/~seirdy "{rel='me'}"), [GitHub](https://github.com/Seirdy "{rel='me'}"), [Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/Seirdy "{rel='me'}"), and [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/Seirdy "{rel='me'}")
@ -36,7 +40,7 @@ Contact
Contact me via [email](mailto:seirdy@seirdy.one "{class='u-email' itemprop='email' rel='me'}") ([PGP](./publickey.asc "{rel='pgpkey authn' type='application/pgp-keys' class='u-key'}")), or on the Fediverse where I'm [@Seirdy<wbr>@pleroma<wbr>.envs.net](https://pleroma.envs.net/seirdy "{rel='me' itemprop='sameAs' class='u-url'}").
Chat with me: I'm on several IRC networks. Alternatively, I'm [@seirdy<wbr>:seirdy.one](https://matrix.to/#/@seirdy:seirdy.one "{class='u-url' rel='me'}") on Matrix. My secondary Matrix account for Synapse-only rooms is `@seirdy:fairydust.space`. I was previously `@seirdy:envs.net`.
Chat with me: I'm on several IRC networks. Alternatively, I'm [@seirdy<wbr>:seirdy.one](https://matrix.to/#/@seirdy:seirdy.one "{class='u-url' rel='me'}") on Matrix. My secondary Matrix account for Synapse-only rooms is `@seirdy:fairydust.space`.
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## Other versions of this website
This page's canonical location is on seirdy.one:
=> gemini://seirdy.one/ Seirdy's Gemini Capsule
This page also exists on the tildeverse, a bunch of *nix computers that let people sign up for shell accounts. A typical shell account features clients for IRC and email, common terminal/commandline utilities, and (most importantly) web hosting. My Tildeverse pages will serve as a "rough draft".
More info about the Tildeverse:
@ -16,6 +20,11 @@ More info about the Tildeverse:
=> https://tilde.club/%7Epfhawkins/othertildes.html Pick a tilde
=> https://tilde.club/%7Eanthonydpaul/primer.html Get started
My Web and Gemini content may be slightly different: I often phrase things differently to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of each medium.
I have a Tor hidden Web service which mirrors this site's contents, except for the fact that it replaces some SVGs with PNGs.
=> http://wgq3bd2kqoybhstp77i3wrzbfnsyd27wt34psaja4grqiezqircorkyd.onion/
## Location (Rohan, meatspace)
Currently living at home in Cupertino, CA
@ -69,19 +78,27 @@ I ought to come up with more interests than these, but that sounds hard.
### Inclusive design
I care a lot about accessibility, resource usage, and compatibility. My Web site may seem simple, but I put over 15 thousand words of thought into its design:
I care a lot about accessibility, resource usage, and compatibility. My Web site may seem simple, but I put almost 20 thousand words of thought into its design in an effort to maximize its inclusivity:
=> gemini://seirdy.one/2020/11/23/website-best-practices.gmi
=> gemini://seirdy.one/2020/11/23/website-best-practices.gmi Best practices for inclusive textual websites
This site should work well whether you're using Lynx, NetSurf, the Tor Browser with a screen reader, or a printout
Many people frame accessibility and compatibility in terms of "percentage of users impacted" to justify ignoring certain demographics. I find that this mindset somewhat discriminatory. I prefer framing concerns in terms of "populations excluded".
### Free software
I have some skin in the game: I rely on forced colors and use often use screen readers for web browsing. This is a really helpful measure to reduce overstimulation, given my anxiety and ADHD. I encourage others in similar situations to try these measures.
The word "free" in "free software" refers to freedom, not price. I recommend looking it up if you aren't familiar. That being said, I think that simply meeting the definition of free software isn't enough: it's one of multiple requirements for software to avoid the possibility of user domestication:
### Software freedom
While I care very much about "free software" (the name is confusing, it refers to freedom rather than price), I don't share the same perspective as most "fossbros" and organizations like the FSF. Software freedom is important because it gives people agency instead of delegating control to an authority; it's not valuable in and of itself, and promoting a "FOSS" alternative that has vulnerabilities and accessibility issues is sometimes counterproductive.
I think that simply meeting GNU's definition of free software isn't enough: it's one of multiple requirements for software to avoid the possibility of user domestication:
=> gemini://seirdy.one/2021/01/27/whatsapp-and-the-domestication-of-users.gmi Whatsapp and the domestication of users
I lean towards simplicity; I usually prefer CLIs that follow the UNIX philosophy over TUIs, and TUIs over GUIs. If a piece of software is complex enough to require a funding round, I would rather avoid it. There are exceptions, of course: I use a Linux distro with Systemd (Fedora), after all.
I lean towards simplicity; I usually prefer line-mode command-line interfaces that follow the UNIX philosophy. If a piece of software is complex enough to require a funding round, I would rather avoid it. My reasons for preferring simplicity also relate to user autonomy: extremely complex software can't be forked easily, creating dependence on the vendor. It's also because I'm a bit paranoid and want to know everything that happens on my system.
There are exceptions, of course: I use a Linux distro with Systemd (Fedora), after all. When I use a graphical program, it's typically for things for which graphics are an inherent requirement or for accessibility reasons (most TUIs don't play well with screen readers).
Some software I use: Fedora, Alpine Linux, SwayWM, mpv, mpd, Minetest, Neovim, tmux, newsboat, WeeChat, Foot, and zsh.
@ -103,6 +120,8 @@ I watch anime. Some of my favorites, in no particular order:
* Monogatari
* Attack on Titan
I think that at least one entry in that list has some problematic messages, but my personal interpretation was a bit unorthodox.
### Music
I've put together a periodically-updated list of tracks that I've rated 8/10 or higher in my mpd stickers database:

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Other versions of this website
------------------------------
This website's canonical location is on seirdy.one.
This page also exists on the [tildeverse](https://tildeverse.org/), a bunch of \*nix computers that let people sign up for shell accounts. A typical shell account features clients for IRC and email, common terminal/commandline utilities, and (most importantly) web hosting. Read about the tildeverse's [origins](https://web.archive.org/web/20180917091804/https://medium.com/message/tilde-club-i-had-a-couple-drinks-and-woke-up-with-1-000-nerds-a8904f0a2ebf), read [the FAQ](https://tilde.club/wiki/faq.html), pick [a tilde](https://tilde.club/%7Epfhawkins/othertildes.html) and [get started](https://tilde.club/~anthonydpaul/primer.html). My Tildeverse pages will serve as a "rough draft".
Content on this site also appears on <a href="gemini://seirdy.one">my Gemini capsule</a>
Content on this site also appears on <a href="gemini://seirdy.one">my Gemini capsule</a>. My Web and Gemini content may be slightly different: I often phrase things differently to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of each medium.
I have a [Tor hidden Web service](http://wgq3bd2kqoybhstp77i3wrzbfnsyd27wt34psaja4grqiezqircorkyd.onion/) which mirrors this site's contents, except for the fact that it replaces some SVGs with PNGs.
Location (Rohan, meat&shy;space) {#location-rohan-meatspace}
--------------------------------
@ -64,17 +68,23 @@ I ought to come up with more interests than these, but that sounds hard.
### Inclusive design
I care a lot about accessibility, resource usage, and compatibility. My Web site may seem simple, but I put [over 15 thousand words of thought into its design](https://seirdy.one/~seirdy/2020/11/23/website-best-practices.html).
I care a lot about accessibility, resource usage, and compatibility. My Web site may seem simple, but I put [almost 20 thousand words of thought into its design](https://seirdy.one/~seirdy/2020/11/23/website-best-practices.html) in an effort to maximize its inclusivity. This site should work well whether you're using Lynx, NetSurf, the Tor Browser with a screen reader, or a printout.
Many people frame accessibility and compatibility in terms of "percentage of users impacted" to justify ignoring certain demographics. I find that this mindset somewhat discriminatory. I prefer framing concerns in terms of "populations excluded".
### Free software
I have some skin in the game: I rely on forced colors and use often use screen readers for web browsing. This is a really helpful measure to reduce overstimulation, given my anxiety and ADHD. I encourage others in similar situations to try these measures.
The word "free" in "free software" refers to freedom, not price. I recommend looking it up if you aren't familiar. That being said, I think that simply meeting the definition of free software isn't enough: it's one of multiple requirements for software to avoid the possibility of [user domestication](https://seirdy.one/2021/01/27/whatsapp-and-the-domestication-of-users.html).
### Software freedom
I lean towards simplicity; I usually prefer CLIs that follow the UNIX philosophy over TUIs, and TUIs over GUIs. If a piece of software is complex enough to require a funding round, I would rather avoid it. There are exceptions, of course: I use a Linux distro with Systemd (Fedora), after all.
While I care very much about "free software" (the name is confusing, it refers to freedom rather than price), I don't share the same perspective as most "fossbros" and organizations like the FSF. Software freedom is important because it gives people agency instead of delegating control to an authority; it's not valuable in and of itself, and promoting a "FOSS" alternative that has vulnerabilities and accessibility issues is sometimes counterproductive.
Some software I use: Fedora, Alpine Linux, SwayWM, mpv, mpd, Minetest, Neovim, tmux, newsboat, WeeChat, Foot, and zsh.
I think that simply meeting GNU's definition of free software isn't enough: it's one of multiple requirements for software to avoid the possibility of [user domestication](https://seirdy.one/2021/01/27/whatsapp-and-the-domestication-of-users.html).
I lean towards simplicity; I usually prefer line-mode command-line interfaces that follow the UNIX philosophy. If a piece of software is complex enough to require a funding round, I would rather avoid it. My reasons for preferring simplicity also relate to user autonomy: extremely complex software can't be forked easily, creating dependence on the vendor. It's also because I'm a bit paranoid and want to know everything that happens on my system.
There are exceptions, of course: I use a Linux distro with Systemd (Fedora), after all. When I use a graphical program, it's typically for things for which graphics are an inherent requirement or for accessibility reasons (most textual user interfaces don't play well with screen readers).
Some other software I use: Sway, mpv, mpd, Minetest, Neovim, tmux, newsboat, WeeChat, Foot, and zsh.
More information is available in my [dotfiles repo](https://sr.ht/~seirdy/dotfiles); check its README.
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- Monogatari
- Attack on Titan
I think that at least one entry in that list has some problematic messages, but my personal interpretation was a bit unorthodox.
### Music
I've put together a periodically-updated [list of tracks](music.txt) that I've rated 8/10 or higher in my mpd stickers database, auto-generated by some of my [mpd-scripts](https://git.sr.ht/~seirdy/mpd-scripts/tree/master/smart-playlists). I'm a fan of glitch, trailer music, and symphonic and power metal; I've also recently been getting into Japanese rock thanks to a few anime openings. Some of my favorite artists are The Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights, Beats Antique, Hammerfall, Badflower, Celldweller and Scandroid, Helloween, Two Steps from Hell, Nightwish, Mili, and MYTH & ROID.
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