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Thirty Years Online, and I Never Owned the Ground
From Windows 95 to the AT Protocol, and why this is the last time I rebuild this site (at least the backend).
Jun 14, 2026 · 5 min read · 5 likes · 7 viewsThe Win Was Never Bluesky. It Was the Protocol.
The better question is whether we can stop rebuilding the same landlord model with a different logo on the door. Right now, our social graphs are corporate hostage files. One model lets you leave a platform and take your world with you; the other forces you to download your history as a static zip file and start over from zero.
Jun 6, 2026 · 10 min read · 16 likes · 4 viewsTesting a Plugin by Writing About Not Knowing What to Write About
There’s something beautifully recursive about installing a publishing plugin… then immediately not knowing what to publish with it.
May 24, 2026 · 3 min read · 1 like · 3 viewsThe Gander Passport: Why a Sovereign Node Beats a Digital Bunker
Why is Gander connected to Bluesky, and why should you care? Explore the architectural shift of the AT Protocol and how Wingspan is building a "Third Way" for Canadian data residency. This is an early adopter’s take on the infrastructure required for true digital land back and the end of vendor lock-in for the human experience.
Apr 3, 2026 · 9 min read · 1 like · 2 viewsGander Social Community Based New User Guide
This is a community-created guide, not official, not corporate, just here to help new folks get oriented and get comfortable faster. Gander Social is a Canadian-built social platform focused on Canadian conversation, civic literacy, and community-first interaction. It is currently in a closed BETA.
Feb 20, 2026 · 11 min read · 1 like · 3 viewsRage Bait Disguised as Patriotism
How It Spreads, Why It Works, and Why It Hurts Canada
Jan 2, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 likes · 1 view