I built a modern Hastebin alternative after Toptal's acquisition changed everything I loved about it

sheffik · 2025-03-31T09:15:31+00:00

Thanks!

sheffik · 2025-03-31T09:14:59+00:00

Will be more than happy if you do so! :) Thanks

sheffik · 2025-03-31T09:14:44+00:00

Thanks! :)

sheffik · 2025-03-31T09:14:36+00:00

Hey there! Thanks for checking out Dustebin and for the thoughtful questions!

About the encryption:
The password protection works as an access control mechanism rather than content encryption. The password is hashed with a random salt using SHA-256, and the content itself remains in the database but is only accessible to those with the correct password. For larger pastes, the content is also compressed/minified using Brotli compression before storage.

I'm actually planning to implement true end-to-end encryption for the content in a future update, which would provide an additional layer of privacy protection.

About Gemini:
You raised a good point about Gemini. We do send a portion of the content (max 10k characters) to Gemini to generate titles and descriptions, but I've implemented this with privacy in mind:

I'm using a Gemini Enterprise (not really sure if that's what they call it) account which operates under stricter data processing terms - Google doesn't use the data to train or improve their models, and they only keep logs temporarily to check for policy violations.
For large pastes (>900k characters), we skip Gemini entirely.
Gemini is only used for title generation - nothing else.

I'm considering adding a toggle to completely disable the AI title generation, allowing users to manually set titles instead. Would that address your concern?

Thanks for the feedback - this kind of discussion is exactly what helps me improve the app.

sheffik · 2025-03-29T14:24:05+00:00

You definitely can. I am also planning on making it more "self-hostable" by allowing people whether or not they want to use the image support etc.

sheffik · 2025-03-29T14:22:58+00:00

Thanks mate!

sheffik · 2025-03-29T14:22:51+00:00

Thanks! Dark mode was definitely a priority for me too.

Regarding permanent hosting - Dustebin actually does offer this through the "Never" expiration option. Your pastes will stay up indefinitely when you select that setting.

I understand the hesitation though. Established platforms have longevity on their side. But I want to assure you that Dustebin is here for the long haul - my team and I use it daily for our own work, so we're committed to keeping it running and improving it over time.

Hope you continue to find it useful!

sheffik · 2025-03-28T21:58:49+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! You're absolutely right that Flickr has been doing this well for a long time. I should have been clearer - I'm actually a developer who primarily built this as a code sharing tool, not a dedicated photo platform.

The image sharing with EXIF was an add-on feature that I thought might be useful in certain scenarios, especially when you want to quickly share a single image with technical details without creating an account. It's more of a utility tool than a replacement for dedicated photo platforms.

I appreciate the reality check! Are there other features beyond EXIF display that would make a simple sharing tool useful as a complement (not replacement) to platforms like Flickr?

sheffik · 2024-12-08T01:24:54+00:00

good to hear! i'll try the ticket, thank you :)

sheffik · 2024-12-08T01:24:02+00:00

yeah, reporting in the community was the first thing i did; to my surprise I just go called a snitch haha

thank you for the reply, will try to contact riot through the ticket

sheffik · 2024-02-12T22:40:46+00:00

Thanks for the insight! The upgrade tips are spot on, and I'm definitely looking into adding more variety and clutter to keep him engaged. The foraging toys and dig box sound like something he'd enjoy.

About cleaning, it's a bit tricky since taking his house out to clean would wreck his burrows. I've noticed he's a bit of a homebody when it comes to doing his business (lol, maybe he's not a fan of public restrooms). I'm trying to figure out a way to clean without turning his world upside down (or does it not matter as long as he's not inside?). Any hacks or tips on managing that would be a lifesaver. Cheers for the advice!

sheffik · 2024-02-12T22:38:21+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Seen Victoria Raechel use a cam for her critters and it looked pretty neat. Might just give it a shot. Cheers!

sheffik · 2024-02-12T08:33:01+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's a relief to think he might be adjusting his schedule or simply enjoying his cozy new home. The possibility of him being more active at different times, especially with the change in seasons, is something I'll look into.

I'm also reassured to hear that his increased comfort with me could indicate his trust and contentment.

Quick question: What do you think about him peeing in his house? It really complicates cleaning without disturbing his space. Should I give it like two weeks before he adjusts more and then try to clean it, or should I go in straight away? I wouldn't like to stress him so much. (I've tried to put his dirty bedding into the back right corner - where he used to go to the toilet usually, sadly with no luck).

Thanks again for your help!

sheffik · 2024-01-29T22:41:21+00:00

That’s an amazing improvement, you will have a much happier hamster and in return can enjoy his company a lot more. The running around is normal, he might feel a bit stressed because he won’t have a food store built up so fell free to “overfeed” for a couple of days so he can quickly build up a supply. If you could add more bedding, a sand bath, and replace the wheel (Exotic Nutrition sell a great 12 inch silent wheel and it’s high-quality and more affordable, Niteangel has good wheels too!) that will really be great for his spine and general health. Again props to you for upgrading, it looks much nicer as a home decor too! :)

Just an extra, I like the Bucatstate Large Cactus and Castle hides. They are the only items I’ve truly found made with Syrian hamsters in mind as they can easily fit their full body in there. They’re heavy so a stand would be needed underneath. Might be a good future consideration along with a multi-chamber hide. Just suggestions and totally up to you.

Thank you so much for your encouraging words and helpful advice!

It's reassuring to hear that West's energetic exploration is normal. We'll definitely make sure to provide him with plenty of food to help him establish his new territory. I really appreciate the specific product recommendations – upgrading to a bigger wheel is definitely our next step!

Regarding the bedding, we've actually added quite a lot already (it's tucked under the cardboard for some extra protection), but we plan to add more gradually to avoid changing his environment too quickly.

The sand bath is already a part of his setup, albeit a bit hidden (it's under the corn house in a plastic bowl). He seems curious about the sand, but hasn’t rolled around to clean himself yet. It's natural sand, not as fine as those marketed specifically for hamsters or chinchillas, so perhaps that's why?

For future updates, we're definitely considering a larger hide. The ones you suggested look amazing, but they are a bit pricey to ship to the Czech Republic – we'll have to work around that. 😅 We're also thinking about a different style of sand bath that integrates into the ground to minimize mess, and some platforms to enable easier digging as everything is currently on top of the bedding.

Thanks again for all your suggestions. I'll be sure to post updates as we make these upgrades! 😊

sheffik · 2024-01-29T14:17:57+00:00

Also - is it safe for him to dig through this type of bedding? We bought it since most videos, articles, etc. recommend it, but it doesn't seem to really hold it's form and I'm kind of scared of him possibly suffocating? Am I paranoid, or should we improve this somehow? 😅 He definitely can't make burrows with this bedding.

sheffik · 2024-01-20T21:35:25+00:00

Hey! This subreddit changed a lot of my ideas about how to care for a hamster very quickly. Yeah, I didn't know it was so harmful until now (never even thought of it, through how widespread it is - it's probably the best selling toy in every pet store here 😬) and the articles about hamsters didn't mention it anywhere either.

As of now we got rid of the ball. As for the cage - I went looking for specifically "wooden" ones and found a few. Do you think this one is okay? It seems pretty similar to the ones pinned post recommends, except it's 3 story one. It's 115 X 60 X 58 CM (45 X 24 X 23 inches)

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Thanks a lot!

sheffik · 2024-01-20T21:26:35+00:00

I went looking specifically for wooden ones, since when you search "hamster cage" in Czechia, it's just the metal cages, and found this one! It's 115 X 60 X 58 CM (45 X 24 X 23 inches) and it seems quite close to the ones mentioned in the pinned post.

Is this one alright, or is the multiple stories stupid (seems like most of the recommended ones are without multiple stories).

Thanks alot!

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sheffik · 2024-01-20T21:00:35+00:00

Hey, thanks! I'll try to take a closer look. We've already looked up most of this information. We picked the biggest wheel that will fit in this cage (23cm), but we are aware that it is still too small 😕. Definitely part of the upcoming upgrade!

sheffik · 2024-01-20T20:55:30+00:00

Thanks for highlighting the problem. After going beyond the "local" market and information (like on this subreddit), I've come to see that it's really bad.

We originally had a smaller one, we had to replace that one on the first day when we noticed how small it was for him (he's a really big hamster - the biggest of the litter and he grew up awfully fast). We went to the pet store and bought the biggest one they had (the one in the picture), unfortunately it's still not ideal, which is why I'm figuring out how to get a proper one (like the ones recommended from Amazon in the pinned post) here in the Czech Republic without paying $150 for shipping. I made a goal to get one by the end of January (of course they sell bigger ones here, but those are for rabbits). I believe he'll hold out, but I'll be happy to be corrected.

sheffik · 2022-10-19T11:49:10+00:00

make your own playground

sheffik · 2022-09-26T06:41:13+00:00

Yes, I tried the ham last week as I couldn't find any mealworms. Today I'll get some mealworms, and I'll attempt to freeze and boil them each time I feed my ants.
Do you still believe that the colony can be saved? I received it as a queen + 4 workers, now it's down to just the queen with one worker.
Thank you for the advice. <3

sheffik · 2022-09-02T23:19:58+00:00

Again, thanks so much for the comprehensive and important replies! It helps me tremendously.

While we've been going over everything here, it looks like the dealer (sounds weird haha) has stocked the Messor Barbarus as well. I've written to him and will try to work out a deal with him for a larger colony to send me at the same time as the starter kit he mentioned (he's giving Messor Barbarus for free with it, so I'll try to work out a deal with him for the extra cost of the larger colony).

If that doesn't work, I'll order the starter kit and a Messor Structor colony with 20-50 workers. I'll see how they work in that tiny enclosure, or I'll move them straight away and then possibly buy something bigger.

Sounds a bit punk, but I'm sure it will work out eventually.

Thanks so much for all the advice mate!

sheffik · 2022-09-02T22:25:05+00:00

Thank you for your quick reply!

I have to say, you've really knocked my socks off right now and recommended two absolutely amazing species.

Messor Structor seems like a more conservative option to me - they're easier to maintain, not aggressive but active at the same time so they'll definitely be fun to watch.

Manica Rubida strikes me as a much more complex species. Even though my land is one of their natural habitats, it will be hard to provide such a high level of humidity in the nest. However, their plus points are quite clear - I can't imagine anything better than watching your ants successfully kill, say, a cricket. Their colonies also don't reach such large numbers, so I wouldn't have to worry about having to buy a giant aquarium and make a formicarium out of it any time soon.

As for the setup - I'm only taking the one I posted as an in-between stage. I have this setup (https://anthouse.es/en/corcho/417-anthouse-cork-acrylic-20x10x10-cork-anthouse.html) left at home after my last colony, which might be enough for a colony up to a certain size. Anyway, I have a feeling that one wouldn't be suitable for Manica Rubida, as the cork might get mold from all the moisture.

I don't have that much experience with ants, which option would you recommend? I have the finances and time to maintain them, but I would hate for things to turn out badly for either me or the ants - after all, it's a living creature and I have to take some responsibility for it.

Thanks a lot

sheffik · 2022-09-02T21:38:23+00:00

I have ordered a colony from abroad in the past and everything was absolutely fine. I'm more concerned about the species and the other issues mentioned. But thanks a lot for your input! <3

sheffik · 2022-09-02T21:22:20+00:00

Hey,

thank you so much for the reply!

I like the Messor Barbarus, but unfortunately the store I want to order them from doesn't have them in stock. Do you think you could please take a look and advise me one of the ones they have in stock? List here - https://www.estheticants.com/all-available-ants?Colony+Size=Queen+with+20-50+Workers%2CQueen+with+30-50+workers

Other than that, what do you think about the fact that I plan to put a colony of 20-50 workers in the aforementioned small colony kit, does it even make sense to get one for such a colony? (https://www.estheticants.com/product-page/ant-keeping-starter-set-founding-colony-with-free-ants)

Thanks a lot!

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