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torymckeag.bsky.social
Software developer for the power grid. Drums, metal and other food for the soul. Contributor at https://trolie.energy when I can.
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Upcoming Seattle storms aside, I am working for the first time in 2025 on my back deck instead of my office with a 🔥 pit, some good music and some spring smells instead of the office, and I. Am. Here. For. It. How tech work should be done if you want to stay sane

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The tension between copyright and LLMs can never be resolved in a traditional matter, because the training process can't keep any correlation between the model's behaviors and the source data. The only accurate source to site for a prompt response would be the entire training set.

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I've been watching the Sopranos, only a few decades late. The problem is that these days, i feel Tony's chronic anxiety in my bones.

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We released version 1.0.0 of a new Java Client SDK for exchanging ambient-adjusted line ratings with TROLIE servers. I'm pretty excited about it. github.com/trolie/java-...

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Well. This is gross

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I just came into possession of a 30" gong made by a company called Dobani. Never heard of them, and can't really find anything online. Can anyone tell me anything about this gong? Sounds nice to me, but I'm a rock/metal drummer and can't say I would know better. #drums #percussion

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"Tory you know tech stuff, right? Can you help me with something?" "Sure" "We have this printer.."

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A sophisticated cyber attack sometimes starts with compromising logs or monitoring tools. Cut off the visibility before you engage in the REAL attack. So, why shut down the CFPB? Spidey senses should all be tingling.

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Turns out I can scroll Bluesky while doing some double kick exercises. Apparently not type a post though. Once the tempo goes north of 180bpm, then it's all off the table. Apparently including breathing, need to work on that. #drums #metal

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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

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I know my 10-year-old doesn't smoke weed. She said she was hungry and handed me a bowl of crushed lime-flavored chips with salt and pepper, and asked me to cook it into fried eggs. Apparently it was good. Do I know?

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This anti-DEI stuff is lunacy. After 20 years of a great tech career, the best and most successful teams (and honestly, best friends) include people who dont think like me and I am still learning to understand. A good contributor may finish tasks, but complementary teams move mountains

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Please please please add Seattle to your list of reunion shows. This is amazing. #snot

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Zakir Hussain was a true great. I got to see him a few years back and am glad I did www.npr.org/2024/12/15/n...

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