For my personal professional website I've been using Hugo Academic for a while (since it was called that, in fact; nowadays it's part of Hugo Blox and in between it was part of Wowchemy), but I feel like the ecosystem surrounding this template has been enshittifying for a long time now.
Now I'm looking for an easy-to-update static site generator and template for academic websites that I can customize lightly to make my own. Desiderata in the next post.
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
accessibility question, please boost!
for folks who rely on screen readers, or otherwise rely on alt text of images for any reason: what is the best way to write alt text for an infographic that contains a lot of data or text?
#pleaseBoost #boost #a11y #accessibility
an example might be (#USpol): @hrbrmstr https://mastodon.social/@hrbrmstr/114270384967300153
so our 06 murano's subframe crumbled. among other things going wrong.
if you can help out it'd be great!!!
update:
at 22% !!! the rental is reserved another week, and the car just got rolled inside the shop. please keep helping if u can!
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
Just look at this handsome young fellow. My son and d-i-l found him hiding under their truck—no tags, no chip. He’s going to make someone such a wonderful best friend. Could it be you?
He’s house-trained, very affectionate and eager to please, and SO sweet-natured. He’s a very VERY good boi who desperately needs a home & family. 
#Houston #LostDog #LostDogsOfMastodon #PleaseBoost #PleaseShareWidely
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
Anyone who has applied to #NYU in the past 15 years should be aware that their #PII has been #leaked earlier today; see https://nyunews.com/news/2025/03/22/nyu-website-hacked-data-leak/. The public release includes names (not redacted despite claim otherwise), place of birth, city of residence, racial and immigration markers, past education, as well as programs and decisions; addresses and #SSN's are redacted which implies possession by the hacker as well. FREEZE YOUR CREDIT NOW!
Ein Bekannter sucht nach einem Platz in einer #Studie zur #Zelltherapie bei Endogener #Depression. Ich habe keine Ahnung, ob hier irgendjemand mitliest, der vielleicht einen Tipp hat, aber versuchen, muss ich es auf jeden Fall trotzdem. Danke fürs Lesen und Boosten.
Habe ich irgendwelche Hashtags vergessen?
#medizin #parkinson #forschung #pleaseBoost #FediHelp #krankheit #mediBubble
Well #Mastodon I’ve been thinking about this and I have been considering my types of #boosts. Which do you use most (you should be able to vote for more than one) and if you want to comment on why (or any other sporadic or entertaining thoughts) please do. #PleaseBoost (obv)
During the Vietnam War, Pierre Trudeau famously welcomed American draft dodgers and conscientious objectors to Canada. It created many (unique!) communities in this country that continue to be unique and valuable to this day.
Should Canada actively welcome American immigrants/refugees, or is it different this time?
Feel free to leave a reason why you voted, and as always, #pleaseboost
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
#Fediverse do your magic:
Meine Schwiegermama wurde auf der Fahrrad gestern erheblich verletzt bei einem Autounfall mit #Fahrerflucht. (ich kann gar nicht sagen, was ich über so Menschen denke, die einfach davon fahren 
)
Es gibt eine #Zeugen-Suchmeldung der örtlichen Polizei: https://www.shpol.ch/CMS/Webseite/Schaffhauser-Polizei-16063812-DE.html
Bitte, falls wer jemanden kennt aus der Gegend (oder auch gerne einfach so): weitersagen!
Tausend Dank Euch. 
If you follow me, you have a sense of humour. If you're reading this, you're a reader. I’ve put this story online, free, gratis and for nothing, it's a twelve minute read. If you like it, maybe you’ll be curious enough to risk 99p for one of my short story collections. Maybe you’ll be smart enough to save some money by buying a compilation. Maybe you’ll be brave enough to buy my novel. Whatever happens, I hope you enjoy ‘Vincent'. http://aarondavid.co.uk/Vincent.html #freeread #shortstory #funny #pleaseboost
I have a few questions for anyone who has periods and is taking ADHD meds (please specify what your taking when answering):
Has your cycle changed?
Have your symptoms before and during your cycle changed?
Has your period been delayed/early?
I have found anecdotal evidence of people saying they experienced changes but i currently lack the spoons to do in depth research. I would really appreciate your help by answering or boosting for a wider reach!
Thanks!
#actuallyautistic
