Felix very occasionally blogs

shahkashani:the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an...

Fri, 11 May 2018 23:38:20 -0400

the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an office

A Big New Beautiful Future for the Web at Tumblr

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:43:21 -0400

In the ten years that Tumblr’s been around, a lot has changed in web technology. We’ve kept up, of course, but it’s always been a process of addition, layering one new technology on top of another. And what we were working with—a custom framework built on top of Backbone, messily entangled with a PHP backend and its associated templates—was becoming unmanageable. Our piecemeal conversions to new technologies meant we had thousands of ways posts were rendered (only a moderate exaggeration). And each of those had to be updated individually to support new features or design changes.

It was time to step back, survey the world of web technology, and clean house in a big way. That we could finally test some of the new tech we’ve been itching to use was just a little bonus.

We started by laying out our goals:

A web client codebase fully separated from the PHP codebase that gets its data from the API in the same way our mobile apps do

A development environment that’s as painless as possible

Dramatically improved performance

Isomorphic rendering

Robust testing tools

Built on a framework with a healthy and active community, with some critical mass of adoption

With those goals in mind, we spent the beginning of the year on research - figuring out what kinds of things people were building web apps with these days, tooling around with them ourselves, and trying to assess if they would be right for Tumblr. We landed, eventually, on React, with a Node server (running Express) to make isomorphism as easy as possible. On top of that, we’re using Cosmos for developing components, React Router for routing, and TypeScript to make our lives better in general. (My colleague Paul already wrote about what went into our decision to use TypeScript here.)

As if writing an entirely new stack wasn’t enough, we realized along the way that this was our perfect chance to start deploying containerized applications with Kubernetes, a first for Tumblr. We had never previously deployed a node application to production here, and didn’t have the infrastructure for it, so it was a perfect green field on which to build another new and exciting thing. There’ll be more to come later on Kubernetes.

So where are we now? Well, we’ve launched one page powered by this new app - image pages, like this - with more to come very soon.

Though it may seem simple, there’s a whole new technological world between you clicking that link and seeing that page. There’s a ton more exciting stuff happening now and still to happen in the future, and we’re looking forward to sharing it here. Wanna get in on the action yourself? Come work with us: https://www.tumblr.com/jobs.

- Robbie Dawson / @idiot

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Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:47:16 -0400

pipefail: Spot on

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:31:01 -0500

pipefail:

Spot on

Once more for old time’s sake

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:17:44 -0500

staff:

🔥 With your help, we passed Title II net neutrality protections. Now we need to defend it.🔥

On December 14 the FCC will vote on Commissioner Pai’s plan to repeal Title II rules. This week he tried to justify that decision with a “myth busting” explainer where he makes a lot of sweeping claims he doesn’t think you’ll fact check.

So let’s go through his big points:

❌ Mr. Pai claims ISPs won’t block access or throttle content

These are the real facts. Before Title II, the internet was so “free and open” that…

Comcast blocked P2P file sharing services (EFF).

AT&T blocked Skype from iPhones (Fortune) and, later, wanted FaceTime users to pay for a more expensive plan (Freepress).

MetroPCS blocked all streaming video except YouTube (Wired).

In today’s media market where the same huge companies make and deliver content, Commissioner Pai wants us to trust that corporations won’t use their dominance to bury competitive content or services.

❌ Mr. Pai claims Title II keeps ISPs from building new networks

Here’s another claim Commissioner Pai doesn’t want you to fact check, but:

AT&T’s own CEO told investors that the company would deploy more fiber optic networks in 2016 than 2015 when the FCC passed Title II protections (Investor call transcript).

Charter’s CEO said “Title II, it didn’t really hurt us; it hasn’t hurt us” (Ars Technica).

And Comcast actually increased investment in their network by 10% in Q1 of this year (Ars).

❌ Mr. Pai claims repealing Title II won’t hurt competition

As we mentioned above, ISPs tried to interfere with the services their customers could access and courts had to step in to stop them.

The FCC tried to craft net neutrality rules in 2010 called the Open Internet Order but the ISPs sued and won. The courts told the FCC that the only way to guarantee a free and open internet was using their Title II authority. Without those protections, any of these things would be legal:

Your ISP launches a streaming video service and starts throttling other streaming services until they’re unusable.

Your phone company cuts a deal with a popular music streaming service so it doesn’t count towards your data cap but lowers your overall data limit. If a better service comes along (or your favorite artist releases new tracks somewhere else) you can’t use it without incurring huge data fees.

A billionaire buys your ISP and blocks access to news sites that challenge their ideology.

Repealing Title II would be like letting a car company own the roads and banning a competitor from the highways.

❌ Mr. Pai claims there won’t be fast lanes and slow lanes

Let’s break this down: We won’t have fast lanes and slow lanes, we’ll have “priority access” and…non-priority access? Well gosh.

🚨 Please help us protect Title II one more time! 🚨

This week we co-signed a letter with more than 300 other companies—businesses Mr. Pai gleefully ignores—urging the FCC to retain the Title II internet protections. Now we need you.

Go to 👉 Battle For The Net 👈 to start a call with your representatives in Congress. Tell them to publicly support Title II protections.

The FCC votes on December 14.

We’re only powerful when we work together.

Oh, also: that post about automatically unfollowing the #net neutrality tag—it’s not true. It’s really not. That’s not who we are. Whatever happened, we haven’t been able to reproduce it. We tried. A lot.

But if it were true—which it’s not, we feel compelled to say again—THAT’S EXACTLY WHY YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES and demand a free, open, and neutral internet.

We can do this one more time, guys! ❤️

hetare-ttk: this is the pinnacle of comedy and no one can...

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:55:45 -0500

hetare-ttk:

this is the pinnacle of comedy and no one can convince me otherwise

behrbones: Autumn's Garland, Tom Thomson (1916)

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 13:43:49 -0400

behrbones:

Autumn's Garland, Tom Thomson (1916)

1994-2016: y2kaestheticinstitute: corporateslut: astrolantern:...

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:30:57 -0400

1994-2016:

y2kaestheticinstitute:

corporateslut:

astrolantern:

background music from windows xp installation. few people actually heard it, because it was set to play before the audio drivers were configured.

filepath: C:\Windows\system32\oobe\images\title.wma

Background music from the Windows XP installation (2001)

im mad this slaps

one day from a DM from a wise old Robbie :(

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:40:44 -0400

one day from a DM from a wise old Robbie :(

Creatives in Craft Beer with Trevor Carmick of Beer Labels in Motion

Tue, 09 May 2017 18:11:35 -0400

hopstories:

I first came across Trevor through his blog, Beer Labels in Motion. Through a careful eye and years of practice, he has taken his love of beer and put his own spin on it. Here’s a short interview with him:

Who are you? What do you do?

I’m currently working at Harvard Kennedy School of Government as a Media Technician. My background is video production in a post-production position. When I’m not at my day job, I also own a video production company with a friend called Wow Signal Media. And of course when I’m not doing either of those two jobs, I’m probably animating some beer labels!

What draws you to craft beer?

My old answer to this question would have been that craft beer is so unique and stands to prove that beer can be much more than Bud Light. But now I’d say my answer is the beer community draws me to craft beer. Everyone is really friendly towards each other and I admire how breweries collaborate and help one another. The craft beer scene has become so wildly popular that I don’t consider it a niche anymore.

How does craft beer inspire you?

Craft beer provides me the canvas to work with animating beer labels.

Why animate beer labels?

Why not animate beer labels? I love craft beer so it made sense to take the labels and animate them. So many craft beer labels are creative and unique. There’s a reason why many breweries and artists join forces; both are creative outlets and compliment each other.

How do you approach a new label?

I start by looking at the overall action in the label. Is there a central figure to animate or is it mostly text based? Or maybe the label is something like Magic Hat #9, where it’s all abstract design based. I also take time to think about where the animation loop point will be. Will it require an object to be moving through the frame or can it be moving while I place.

What has been your most challenging project and how did you overcome the challenge?

Every project has its challenges but I think the most challenging project to-date has been Slumbrew’s Porter Square Porter. The label for that beer mimics a piece of artwork outside the subway T station in Cambridge. The kites slowly rotate around and flip as the breeze rotates them around the pole. I knew that in order to accomplish replicating that movement on the label that I’d need to create the kite sculpture as a 3D object. I watched some Blender tutorials and taught myself (very crudely) how to design and then color a 3D object. I was very pleased with the final look. But I haven’t touched anything 3D in Blender since then!

If you could work with one brewery, who would it be and why?

I’ve either already worked with some of my favorites or animated labels on my own time for them. If there’s one brewery I’d love to be in contact with it’s Great Lakes Brewing Company in Ohio. They were my first craft beer experience back in college and they will always hold a special place in my heart.

What was the beer that started you down this craft beer rabbit hole?

Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Fitzgerald Porter. That beer is the definition of a perfect Porter in my mind. It was a stark contrast from the “Nasty Naddy" (Natural Light) that everyone drank at Ohio University.

What are you drinking right now?

Our local brewery Night Shift is killing it in the beer scene around here. Their rotating Morph IPA changes each two weeks and somehow gets better every variation. Plus, unlike some other local breweries, Night Shift excels at styles other than IPAs which helps keep things interesting. I’m not saying I don’t care for New England IPAs but the style is definitely becoming old here in the Boston area.

What do you wish you were drinking right now?

A Heady Topper by The Alchemist. That beer never gets old for me.

Make sure you check out more of Trevor’s amazing work here:

instagram.com/beerlabelsinmotion

beerlabelsinmotion.com

twitter.com/beerlabelmotion

facebook.com/beerlabelsinmotion

matthewloeper: In honor of the 2nd anniversary of Tumblr HQ’s...

Fri, 05 May 2017 11:30:24 -0400

matthewloeper:

In honor of the 2nd anniversary of Tumblr HQ’s event space opening… let us take a moment to reflect on what once was down!

Here’s to many more years of beers, jeers, and cheers!

gravityhome: Penthouse in Stockholm Follow Gravity Home: Blog...

Sun, 09 Apr 2017 15:46:31 -0400

gravityhome:

Penthouse in Stockholm

Follow Gravity Home: Blog - Instagram - Pinterest - Bloglovin - Facebook

Aw, now i miss Stockholm..

How infrastructure implementation tends to feel when you're not part of the design committee.

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 18:45:26 -0400

devops:

securityreactions:

This is like the most true thing ever. It’s also how product development feels when marketing gets ahead of themselves.

“We got this bird in the air, now you figure out how to land it!”

weavemama: highkey-pisces: petties-anonymous: weavemama: Ama...

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:20:22 -0400

weavemama:

highkey-pisces:

petties-anonymous:

weavemama:

Amazing artist ‘Saint Hoax’ took misogynistic ads from the 1950s and added Donald Trump’s sexist quotes.

I almost scrolled past this until I saw the caption thinking it was “just sexist ads from the sixties” and that says a lot

he .. really said these ???

Unfortunately yes. Every last one of them.

Dropping to your knees comment

Dinner not being ready comment

Flat chested comment

‘Young and beautiful piece of ass’ comment

‘You never get to the face’ comment

Telling friends to be “rougher” with their wives

Blatantly saying women should be treated like shit

This man has 0 respect for women, and he has yet to make a sincere apology for these disgusting comments. He is not a president, he is a predator.

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Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:16:53 -0500

Fake Sweden expert on Fox News – has criminal convictions in US, no connection to Swedish security - DN.SE

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:53:48 -0500

Fake Sweden expert on Fox News – has criminal convictions in US, no connection to Swedish security - DN.SE

progressiveactiondaily:Action of the day: the Muslim Public...

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:47:11 -0500

progressiveactiondaily:

Action of the day: the Muslim Public Affairs Council supports the civil rights of Muslims in the US and works to dispel Islamophobic stereotypes. They’re playing an important role in resisting Trump’s baseless refugee and visa bans. Head to their site to learn more about their work or donate to support them. And if you’re Muslim and interested in entering public service, check out their excellent Congressional Leadership Development Program.

kreuz-unlimited: staff: Stickers and filters for your photos...

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:53:46 -0500

kreuz-unlimited:

staff:

Stickers and filters for your photos and GIFs.
A new thing in your Tumblr app.

Rolling out today and tomorrow in the iOS and Android apps: Over 100 highly compelling stickers for your photos and GIFs. Put a wig on your head. Put an egg on your dog. Achieve personal magnificence.

Q: Where are the stickers??!?

A: Make a new photo or GIF post and look for this face at the bottom of your screen:

Push it. Now you see stickers.

Q: Can I combine stickers with text?

A: Yup. We put assorted speech and thought bubble stickers in there for that reason exactly.

Q: Besides posts, where else can I use stickers?

A: If you make a GIF through Tumblr messaging in the app, you’ll have an opportunity to cover it with stickers first. And if you use an iPhone, Tumblr has an iMessage app that you can use to make GIFs and text them to your contacts. Stickers are a part of it now.

Q: Are there more stickers coming?

A: Yep! If you don’t see your favorite object/word/abstract concept represented here, stay tuned. New stickers sets will be coming out all the time.

Q: What about those filters you mentioned? I want to totally scorch this GIF I’m working on.

A: Oh yeah, the filters! We threw in a few filters. They’re intense. Tap the magic wand and enjoy.

Yeah but when are you going to solve world hunger???

guardian: globalwarning: globalwarning: The Guardian, Tumblr...

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:19:25 -0500

guardian:

globalwarning:

globalwarning:

The Guardian, Tumblr and Univision are working together on a 24-hour digital event on climate change - and we want you to get involved. Submit your posts here.

We’d love to see your climate change artwork!

Today, we’re dedicated 24-hours to covering climate change - and we’d like your help.

aloria: chronicintrovert: batatonia: #I feel like I’ve just...

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 22:56:58 -0500

aloria:

chronicintrovert:

batatonia:

#I feel like I’ve just been introduced to a major character in a Wes Anderson movie

there are so many important elements to this. the slow-mo. the sliding on snow in trainers?? the string classical music. the knowing glance towards the camera. the slight raise of the mug in salutation. the book. the red dressing gown. the snowflakes falling past. the hair? the blink as they turn away. who are they

Is this Norway? This looks like Norway.

It is Norway! https://www.facebook.com/Julerull/videos/10156437991935501/

Felix very occasionally blogs

shahkashani:the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an...

the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an office

A Big New Beautiful Future for the Web at Tumblr

Audio

pipefail: Spot on

Once more for old time’s sake

🔥 With your help, we passed Title II net neutrality protections. Now we need to defend it.🔥

❌ Mr. Pai claims ISPs won’t block access or throttle content

❌ Mr. Pai claims Title II keeps ISPs from building new networks

❌ Mr. Pai claims repealing Title II won’t hurt competition

❌ Mr. Pai claims there won’t be fast lanes and slow lanes

🚨 Please help us protect Title II one more time! 🚨

Go to 👉 Battle For The Net 👈 to start a call with your representatives in Congress. Tell them to publicly support Title II protections.

The FCC votes on December 14.

We’re only powerful when we work together.

We can do this one more time, guys! ❤️

hetare-ttk: this is the pinnacle of comedy and no one can...

behrbones: Autumn's Garland, Tom Thomson (1916)

1994-2016: y2kaestheticinstitute: corporateslut: astrolantern:...

one day from a DM from a wise old Robbie :(

Creatives in Craft Beer with Trevor Carmick of Beer Labels in Motion

matthewloeper: In honor of the 2nd anniversary of Tumblr HQ’s...

gravityhome: Penthouse in Stockholm Follow Gravity Home: Blog...

How infrastructure implementation tends to feel when you're not part of the design committee.

weavemama: highkey-pisces: petties-anonymous: weavemama: Ama...

Photo

Fake Sweden expert on Fox News – has criminal convictions in US, no connection to Swedish security - DN.SE

progressiveactiondaily:Action of the day: the Muslim Public...

kreuz-unlimited: staff: Stickers and filters for your photos...

Stickers and filters for your photos and GIFs.
A new thing in your Tumblr app.

guardian: globalwarning: globalwarning: The Guardian, Tumblr...

The Guardian, Tumblr and Univision are working together on a 24-hour digital event on climate change - and we want you to get involved. Submit your posts here.

aloria: chronicintrovert: batatonia: #I feel like I’ve just...

Felix very occasionally blogs

shahkashani:the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an...

the greatest farewell party ever thrown for an office

A Big New Beautiful Future for the Web at Tumblr

Audio

pipefail: Spot on

Once more for old time’s sake

🔥 With your help, we passed Title II net neutrality protections. Now we need to defend it.🔥

❌ Mr. Pai claims ISPs won’t block access or throttle content

❌ Mr. Pai claims Title II keeps ISPs from building new networks

❌ Mr. Pai claims repealing Title II won’t hurt competition

❌ Mr. Pai claims there won’t be fast lanes and slow lanes

🚨 Please help us protect Title II one more time! 🚨

Go to 👉 Battle For The Net 👈 to start a call with your representatives in Congress. Tell them to publicly support Title II protections.

The FCC votes on December 14.

We’re only powerful when we work together.

We can do this one more time, guys! ❤️

hetare-ttk: this is the pinnacle of comedy and no one can...

behrbones: Autumn's Garland, Tom Thomson (1916)

1994-2016: y2kaestheticinstitute: corporateslut: astrolantern:...

one day from a DM from a wise old Robbie :(

Creatives in Craft Beer with Trevor Carmick of Beer Labels in Motion

matthewloeper: In honor of the 2nd anniversary of Tumblr HQ’s...

gravityhome: Penthouse in Stockholm Follow Gravity Home: Blog...

How infrastructure implementation tends to feel when you're not part of the design committee.

weavemama: highkey-pisces: petties-anonymous: weavemama: Ama...

Photo

Fake Sweden expert on Fox News – has criminal convictions in US, no connection to Swedish security - DN.SE

progressiveactiondaily:Action of the day: the Muslim Public...

kreuz-unlimited: staff: Stickers and filters for your photos...

Stickers and filters for your photos and GIFs. A new thing in your Tumblr app.

guardian: globalwarning: globalwarning: The Guardian, Tumblr...

The Guardian, Tumblr and Univision are working together on a 24-hour digital event on climate change - and we want you to get involved. Submit your posts here.

aloria: chronicintrovert: batatonia: #I feel like I’ve just...

Stickers and filters for your photos and GIFs.
A new thing in your Tumblr app.