Hiking is always better with friends!
A quick snap of Bianca from the Hiking group on day 2 of the Camino de Santiago.
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Simple Blogging Tips And Insights Every Blogger Needs To Know
Occasionally, I receive questions or comments about blogging and social media that inspire me to share key insights with my readers. Here are three recent examples of those topics. Hopefully, you’ll learn something from them.
How to get less spam!
In my recent post, “Astonishing! Some Bloggers Disable Comments on Their Blogs. Why?” many readers mentioned that they turn off comments due to the overwhelming number of spam comments that often come through. This is a valid concern! However, it’s worth noting that WordPress offers a setting that can help prevent you from seeing most spam comments. Activating this feature is simple.
- On your blog’s dashboard, go to Jetpack – Akismet Anti-spam.
- On the page that opens, look for the Settings box. Under Spam Filtering, ensure ‘Silently discard the worst and most pervasive spam so I never see it‘ is selected.
- Click the ‘Save changes‘ button.
You’ll now see much less spam in your blog’s spam folder. On average, I’m seeing no more than a few spam comments every week.
For more details, check out my post, ‘Turn This Setting On To Stop Seeing Too Much Spam On Your WordPress Blog.’
How do you find the people you want to follow?
Author Liz Gauffreau recently left a comment on my post, ‘The Ultimate Guide to Engaging on Bluesky: Tips, Features, and Strategies for Success,’ saying she was struggling to find other users on Bluesky who read or write literary fiction.
I asked Liz if she had checked out the Bluesky Starter Pack directory, where users can search for other users with similar interests. I included a link to the directory. This is how Liz replied.
If you’re a Bluesky user, I recommend checking out the information about Starter Packs. They are an excellent way to discover other bloggers, writers, authors, photographers, and more. Starter Packs are also great for getting noticed and connecting with other users. Click the following link.
What are Bluesky Starter Packs?
And click the following link to check the Bluesky Starter Pack directory I sent to Liz.
Bluesky Starter Pack Directory.
I recently passed a milestone on Bluesky: getting over 5,000 followers. Given that I’ve only been on Bluesky since November 2024 and it took me nearly 12 years to reach 9,000 followers on X, I can’t emphasise enough how every blogger and writer should consider using Bluesky.
If you haven’t already, give Bluesky a go.
How to stop the theme you’re using from crashing your blog.
Amanda, who blogs at ForestWood, recently published a post titled ‘It’s Time For A Change Of Theme.’ She was referring to a change of blog theme. I’d recently published a post about WordPress themes, so I was interested in what Amanda had to say. Needless to say, Amanda’s post inspired me (and many others) to leave a comment.
You’ll have to read Amanda’s post to find out what she and I had to say, but it contained an important lesson some readers may have forgotten or may not know about regarding WordPress themes. Do not attempt to change your WordPress blog’s theme unless you’re using a theme still supported by WordPress.
If, like Amanda, you are using a retired theme and click ‘activate’ on any of the current themes WordPress offers, you won’t be able to return to your retired theme!
If you are using a retired WordPress theme that isn’t causing you any issues, you can continue using it. However, be cautious, as there are drawbacks to using a retired theme, including those related to online security. For more information, check out my recent post, “WordPress Themes: Something Exciting Is Happening,” which provides further details.
Let’s wrap it up!
- Use WordPress’s Jetpack – Akismet Anti-spam feature to significantly reduce spam comments. By enabling the option to “silently discard the worst and most pervasive spam,” users can keep their spam folder manageable.
- Use the Bluesky Starter Pack Directory to connect with other users with similar interests. This resource helps you discover other bloggers, writers, authors and photographers and gain visibility.
- If you are thinking of changing the theme of your WordPress blog, be aware that if the current theme you are using is retired and no longer supported by WordPress, you won’t be able to return to it.
Do you have any questions about blogging or social media? Leave them in the comments section.
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Chumbo se transforma em ouro dentro do maior acelerador de partículas do mundo
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EUA e China reduzem tarifas por 90 dias após negociações
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RedotPay launches crypto payment cards in South Korea
Hong Kong-based fintech company RedotPay has introduced cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, aiming to compete with the country’s established credit card and mobile payment providers.Mahathir Bayena (Grafa)
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🗳️ ■ La luz que aún no llega sobre el apagón: versiones, datos e incertidumbres ■ Se cumplen dos semanas del 'cero energético' en toda la Península Ibérica se multiplica el ruido, también político, a falta de respuestas. El Gobierno trata de ganar tiempo para entender los millones de datos que ha requerido a las energéticas.[…]
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La luz que aún no llega sobre el apagón: versiones, datos e incertidumbres
A punto de cumplirse dos semanas del 'cero energético' en toda la Península Ibérica se multiplica el ruido, también político, a falta de respuestas.Miguel Fernández Molina (El HuffPost)
A história por trás do viral do robô humanoide que "atacou pessoas" na China
https://canaltech.com.br/inovacao/a-historia-por-tras-do-viral-do-robo-humanoide-que-atacou-pessoas-na-china/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Japanese universities expanding female quotas in science
The initiative is aimed at correcting a gender imbalance in science-related fields, but also raises concerns over discrimination.The Japan Times
White South Africans Granted Refugee Status by Trump Leave for U.S. nytimes.com/2025/05/11/world/a…
Gaw Capital Amends Hong Kong Towers Loan, Easing Default Risk
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/gaw-capital-amends-hong-kong-towers-loan-easing-default-risk?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Another "AI" coding assistant review from the actual field "But for anything more nontrivial, I found it took me more time to validate the code and fix the numerous big and subtle errors than it saved me."
(Original title: Martin Pitt: Testing sourcery.ai and GitHub Copilot for cockpit PR reviews)
Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/12/poland-accuses-russia-of-orchestrating-arson-attack-on-warsaw-shopping-centre?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.Estelle Nilsson-Julien (Euronews.com)
Nämä vaikutukset Kouvolan Tiktok-datakeskuksella olisi alueen talouteen
Kouvolaan rakennettava datakeskuksen on kerrottu tuovan roppakaupalla työpaikkoja ja rahaa alueelle.
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"Le problème
L'art n'a jamais été neutre et l'Eurovision est depuis toujours un haut lieu de diplomatie internationale. Aujourd'hui, une question grave se pose à l'Europe : le concours européen de la chanson va-t-elle devenir la scène d'un art-washing du premier génocide filmé de l'histoire de l'humanité ?
Depuis plus de 17 mois, les autorités israéliennes
Israël doit être exclu de l'Eurovision ! (pétition)
Le problème L'art n'a jamais été neutre et l'Eurovision est depuis toujours un haut lieu de diplomatie internationale. Aujourd'hui, une question grave se pose à l'Europe : le concours européen de la chanson va-t-elle devenir la scène d'un (…)Le Grand Soir
Live updates: Trump to make announcement on drug prices before departing for Mideast
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/12/trump-presidency-news/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Politics @politics-WashPost
Superbugs now feast on medical implants, sutures, dressings, raising infection risk
A remarkable new study has recently overturned a commonly accepted notion regarding the durability of...
#engineering #technology
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Superbug evolves to feast on hospital implants, sutures, dressings
This ability may allow the bacteria to persist longer on hospital surfaces and inside medical devices—areas once assumed to be safe.Srishti Gupta (Interesting Engineering)
Honor Magic V5: il foldable con batteria oltre 6000 mAh
#120Hz #3C #6100mAh #66W #Android #Batteria #DisplayOLED #Foldable #HONORMagic #HonorMagicV5 #Leak #MIIT #Notizie #Novità #Pieghevoli #RicaricaRapida #Rumors #Smartphone #SmartphonePieghevoli #Snapdragon8Elite #Specifiche #TechNews #Tecnologia
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Honor Magic V5: il foldable con batteria oltre 6000 mAh
Honor Magic V5: il nuovo smartphone pieghevole avvistato con batteria record da 6100 mAh, ricarica 66W e specifiche potenti. Lancio imminente in Cina.CeoTech
Suomeen rakennetaan Tiktok-datakeskusta – tästä on kyse
Lue, miten rakennushankkeesta on uutisoitu pala palalta.
#Sosiaalinenmedia #Tiktok #Palvelinkeskukset #Kouvola #Työjaelinkeinoministeriö #Datakeskus #Teknologia #Willerydman #Kotimaa
ORA ULTIMA 🏆 UniCredit ha appena segnato il suo "miglior trimestre di sempre"! Risultati che fanno storia, ma come è possibile in questo scenario economico? C'è un segreto che devi conoscere. Scopri tutto su ORA ULTIMA: oraultima.com/risultati-unicre…
#OraUltima #mastodon #news #business #finance #economy #italy
Risultati UniCredit Ultima Ora: Impatto Mercato | Ora Ultima
Risultati UniCredit ultima ora: Approfondisci l'analisi dei successi economici recenti del gruppo bancario italiano, le strategie del vertice e le prospettiveRedazione (Ora Ultima)
Kitty 0.42 Launches With Quick-Access Terminal
Kitty 0.42, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator, brings a Quake-style quick-access terminal, Unicode 16-compliant grapheme segmentation, and more.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
Answer Engine.
An AI surveillance oracle that confidently serves up the official answer™ — even when it's dead wrong or flattens nuance beneath its weight.
For when you want groupthink, but faster. No need to think, doubt, or dig.
"I asked the answer engine for alternatives—it gave me the most popular opinion and told me diversity is inefficient."
The dueling splits followed by the leap over the railing makes me feel sore just watching.
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Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
Just so I don't fool you, and just so I'm speaking for the record, my plan to implement the ability to convert YouTube links to embedding in Vue.js was then abandoned.
However, I realized that I could achieve the same functionality with Misskey's summary proxy; Iceshrimp originally had the ability to convert YouTube URLs to embedded videos with the summary proxy.
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Save 40% on Stage Chorus creative chorus effect by Platone Studio rekkerd.org/stage-chorus-creat…
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Save 40% on Stage Chorus creative chorus effect by Platone Studio
Stage Chorus redefines the chorus effect by offering precise control over each virtual choir member's pitch, timing, and spatial placement.Ronnie (Rekkerd.org)
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Mutant Rice and Bill Gates’s Lab Rats: Grand Experiments in India’s Fields
In late 2024, Bill Gates sparked outrage in India after describing the country as “a kind of laboratory to try things” during a podcast with Reid Hoffman. Gates emphasised the nation’s stability as…OffGuardian
Not Just More Babies: These Republicans Want More Parents at Home nytimes.com/2025/05/12/us/poli…
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"Naturschutz-Eule" bekommt neues Design zum 75. Geburtstag
Seit Jahrzehnten gilt sie als Symbol für den Schutz der Natur - jetzt erhält die einst in der DDR entworfene "Naturschutz-Eule" ein neues Design. Das Umweltministerium möchte damit "neuen Sehgewohnheiten" Rechnung tragen.www.rbb24.de
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It's worth remembering that Frederick Douglass saw photography as a method of combating white supremacy -- specifically, the cruel racist caricatures from white painters: "Negroes can never have impartial portraits at the hands of white artists."
ver.di zum Tag der Pflegenden: Neue Bundesregierung muss schnell handeln, um Pflegekollaps abzuwenden
Die wirtschaftliche Lage der Pflege- und auch der Krankenversicherung sei dramatisch.www.verdi.de
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Mal wieder #FotoMontag .
Vorletztes Wochenende war ich in der sächsischen Schweiz unterwegs und habe damit meinen Jahresvorsatz, pro Monat an einen neuen Ort zu gehen, für Mai schon sehr früh erfüllt.
Hier sehen wir den Lilienstein von einem Punkt etwas flussaufwärts von Bad Schandau.
#Photography #SächsischeSchweiz
1. Europe proposes a ceasefire.
2. Putin deflects and says we should meet to negotiate in Istanbul on Thursday (planning to send Lavrov).
3. Zelenskyy responds, I will meet Putin in Istanbul Thursday. Personally.
There is a 0.0 percent chance that Putin, who is a war criminal wanted by the ICC, shows up in Istanbul, and when he doesn’t, Ukraine and Europe will say, Putin is not serious about wanting peace.
(Turkey is not party to the Rome statute but has close diplomatic ties with the ICC)
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David Chisnall (*Now with 50% more sarcasm!*)
in reply to tante • • •This absolutely reflected my experience and is why I turned off Copilot. The time it saved in typing obvious things was not offset by the time I wasted debugging subtle and hard-to-spot bugs that it introduced.
The most depressing thing was that it wasn't even good at things I'd expect a token predictor to be good at. Our coding conventions specify parameter orders that are consistent across subsystems. I expected that something parsing our code would be able to learn this and give subtle hints to enforce it (autocomplete functions and calls with the parameters in the right order). Instead, the autocompletions would randomly swap parameters at call sites and were completely inconsistent in naming things and parameter order for generated functions.
The one thing that it was useful for was identifying missing abstractions. If Copilot could fill in an entire function body, the APIs it was calling were missing an abstraction.