Low information density posts about the Internet, the way that technologies shape it, and the people that do things to it.
Latest Posts
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A Gentle Introduction to DAP and Prio
Cryptography
DAP is, in many cases, a simple adding machine.
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Why in Building Protocols, Like Code, Starting Over Is Dumb
IETF
Standards
Protocol Design
Old lessons seem like they don't hold in the age of AI. But they are just as relevant as always.
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If you solve this CAPTCHA, you are not welcome here
Web
Abuse
CAPTCHAs are an understandable response to a bad situation, but they are no longer a *rational* response.
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Versioning JSON for APIs
Evolution
Design
Please stop with the version numbers in JSON protocols and formats.
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The Hacklore Letter and Privacy
Security
Privacy
Common advice on security practices are way out of date, but some of those practices protect privacy too.
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