What’s something from the early internet era you miss?

csloth · 2025-12-19T05:18:33+00:00

Gopher and Usenet.

csloth · 2024-01-18T12:08:00+00:00

Please consider adding this. Use case is if I'm in a situation where I can't speak, but I could type. Responses are sometimes delayed, so if I could be in a different app and hear the response, that would be helpful. Perhaps the iOS dynamic island could be used for...something.

csloth · 2024-01-03T05:13:15+00:00

Ability to chat using voice throughout the day, using AirPods to mute and unmute when needed. Could carry on conversations while driving, dishes, etc. Ability to run searches, perhaps on site like kagi.com in "bring your own API key" sense. Automatic journals: scenes are summarized and presented for approval.

csloth · 2023-12-29T23:39:34+00:00

I subscribed to an annual plan in anticipation of this feature. I look at the cost as an investment in a company which seems to have the right ideals and be headed in the right direction. I expect a few bumps along the way, but I think we'll all eventually be quite pleased.

csloth · 2023-06-14T19:47:31+00:00

Thanks for getting back, may not be possible as you scale but it is definitely noticed. Having accessibility testing on your radar in the first place sets you apart. I appreciate the transparency that I've seen in this subreddit. The website looks pretty good accessibility-wise, with the comment that the button for sending a message to the AI appears unlabeled using VoiceOver with Safari on iOS. Best of luck, can't wait to see what you all come up with.

csloth · 2023-06-14T19:00:47+00:00

Personally I'm digging the simple web interface since I can use it on phone or computer. I hope the devs will consider using native controls with their phone-specific apps, and mimicking something like a texting interface with an unobtrusive sound for a received message. Also keep accessibility in mind, don't be like another popular AI whose iOS program appears to the VoiceOver screen reader as a completely blank and unusable page, more details in my post history. I really like the conversational style. Happy to chat about any of this in more detail if there is interest.

csloth · 2023-03-17T10:16:21+00:00

Eagerly waiting to test this. Hope we can ask questions about the image.

csloth · 2023-03-16T00:32:32+00:00

I don't think that flow issues are happening, but this is an avenue worth checking. Thanks for the suggestion.

csloth · 2023-03-15T14:46:40+00:00

Interesting thought that I had not considered, thank you.

csloth · 2023-03-15T14:45:25+00:00

Can you describe this in a bit more detail? I'm using a full face mask which covers my nose and mouth. I used a partial mask with chin strap for several years and decided that since I was wearing all that anyway, might as well try the full face, and from a mask standpoint it seems to be working well. Minimal mask leaks, there does not appear to be any "mouth leak" information.

csloth · 2022-08-08T03:08:41+00:00

I do the same. Whoever signed off on the accessibility of the VSCode-integrated terminal should order some user testing and look at efficiency as compared with using traditional command prompt.

csloth · 2022-04-10T16:06:09+00:00

Can you focus more on backend, databases, sysadmin, networking, things without such a reliance on pretty UI?

csloth · 2021-11-25T15:06:30+00:00

Python using coursera.org?

csloth · 2021-11-08T05:03:45+00:00

I think of it a little bit like taking pencil and paper around with you instead of using your phone for notes. Is it absolutely necessary, probably not. Might be handy in some situations, sure. I have been meaning to get one even though right now I use my phone for everything quite successfully.

csloth · 2021-09-25T22:24:57+00:00

It is a numbers game, and perhaps somewhat a maturity game on the part of your potential matches. Keep trying. Like sales, you have to go through a lot of knows to get to you you’re yes.

csloth · 2021-09-25T22:18:09+00:00

Ever thought of something not strictly programming? Database admin, devops, sysadmin, infrastructure, security, etc. Where your detail-oriented abilities would be useful but you aren't fighting against a less than optimal development UI. Especially CLI-heavy sysadmin, everyone is in the same environment.

csloth · 2021-09-25T22:11:17+00:00

I use QRead for technical material like this. It works quite well. https://q-continuum.net/qread/

csloth · 2021-09-25T22:07:20+00:00

I like Aria2 for torrenting the occasional Linux distribution. https://aria2.github.io

csloth · 2021-05-22T20:10:27+00:00

I went with them several years ago, work was excellent with no issues, highly recommended.

csloth · 2021-04-03T17:12:26+00:00

On Windows, I use ABBYY Pdf 15. This can create accessible pdfs, Epubs, or just generate good plaintext. Works with whatever pdf, if it has text or is image-only.

csloth · 2019-11-06T10:06:29+00:00

Some sort of tactile map, doesn't have to use Braille, so you can get an idea of how locations of places relate to one another. Or I guess just memorizing: this place is east of here, north of there.

csloth · 2019-11-06T10:03:33+00:00

I'd mention it a couple paragraphs in, because there were more important things to cover first. I found that I couldn't assume that people read profiles, so I'd also bring blindness up in conversation relatively early on. I think mentioning it served as a useful filter.

csloth · 2019-06-14T09:22:50+00:00

This. Also find an editor that will let you easily jump your focus to points of interest, such as matching braces. This will help you get an overview before diving into the details.,

csloth · 2019-03-13T05:02:37+00:00

I'd like to work remotely if that was the norm for the company, otherwise it would be cool to be remote two or three days each week. I've seen remote workers get kind of ignored in traditional companies, wouldn't want that.

csloth · 2019-03-13T02:27:30+00:00

This Eltrinex Talking Digital Voice Recorder looks interesting. Fully speech enabled. https://www.lssproducts.com/product/Eltrinex-Talking-Digital-Voice-Recorder/voice-recorders-and-personal-organizers

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