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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http://about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Mar 09, 2026

Something has gone terribly awry with my life plans. I fully expected to be sitting on a throne, drinking wine from the skulls of my enemies, not sitting in a broken chair, sipping lukewarm coffee from a chipped cup with a faded "COMDEX '94" on the side.

I went into academia planning to be a mad scientist, but not "mad" == "sad, tired, and delinquent with my annual eval." Too late for Plan B.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Mar 04, 2026

I was one of the 371 scientists who signed on to this letter urging governments to "Resist ‘dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media."
Story with link to letter: https://www.politico.eu/article/age-check-social-media-scientist-warning/

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Mar 02, 2026

"Somebody has to do something, and it’s just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us."
-- Jerry Garcia (1942-1995)

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 26, 2026

"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."

-- Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 23, 2026

"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it."

— George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 21, 2026
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 20, 2026

Now it is getting real.

In a further attempt to distract from his being all thru the Epstein files, DJT is ordering the release of all the files on UFOs and ETs.

I'm definitely not in the Epstein files, but just may be (ahem) in the UFO files. Assume they are typos and carry on as usual.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 20, 2026

Active military forced to watch ‘Melania’ documentary at SERE school
(Satire.. I hope.)

https://www.duffelblog.com/active-military-forced-to-watch-melania-documentary-at-sere-school/

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 19, 2026

"Show me somebody who is always smiling, always cheerful, always optimistic, and I will show you somebody who hasn't the faintest idea what the heck is really going on."

— Mike Royko (1932-1997)

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 16, 2026
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 16, 2026

"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it wrongly and applying unsuitable remedies"

— Sir Ermest Benn, 2nd Baronet (1875-1954)

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 13, 2026

Friday the 13th followed by Valentine's Day—because nothing says romance like surviving a horror movie just to face the real terror: finding a dinner reservation.

Here are some soundtrack suggestions:
https://youtu.be/Fola80rQop4
https://youtu.be/WCjzNfJLHa0
https://youtu.be/lWYcZZDVEC0
https://youtu.be/-cV0IL2Dtok

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 12, 2026

I recently had a very thorough meeting with a financial planner and got some good news.

Apparently, I will be able to retire when I am 91 and live comfortably for about 2 weeks.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 11, 2026

We're having a warm spell. Over 6 inches of standing snow and ice have melted.

How has Ferris celebrated? By running through -- and rolling in -- the resulting mud.

Does anyone know how to Scotchguard a dog?

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 09, 2026

An almost perfect evening!

Great meal, wonderful wine, delightful companions, witty repartee.

The only downside was they realized I wasn't invited, didn't know anyone there, and they kicked me out.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 06, 2026

Those self-driving AI systems still have to work on parking.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 05, 2026

Yeah, it's all fun and games until someone loses a tentacle or an eyestalk.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Feb 02, 2026
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Jan 22, 2026

“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.”
—J.R.R. Tolkien – The Hobbit, 1937

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Dec 31, 2025
@cstross@wandering.shop @dave_andersen@hachyderm.io That, and getting them to scrape The Onion and The Beaverton more often.
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Dec 31, 2025
@lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org Over half the time I have given a query to Gemini it has returned an incorrect result. Perplexity and Claude seem the best, in my testing, although I don't use them extensively. I have, as a standard part of queries, "Give a URL or preferably a DOI that substantiates your answer." Gemini often ignores this when it is hallucinating an answer.
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Dec 24, 2025

Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even a mouse

You can prevent this -- give carbon monoxide detectors as gifts this year.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Dec 19, 2025
Sad satire https://www.duffelblog.com/most-powerful-military-in-history-mobilized-to-arrest-guy-washing-dishes/
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Spaf is a homunculus of possible extraterrestrial origin, tilting at windmills. Cybersecurity, bad jokes, political outrage, academe, non-sequiturs, entropy. See http:// about.me/spaf for more.

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@spaf@mstdn.social · Dec 13, 2025
December 31st is my final day as Editor-in-Chief of Computers & Security -- the oldest journal in cybersecurity, and the official journal of IFIP TC 11. I became the EiC 15 years ago. Here is my final editorial: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1mGMp_3pcoWqU1 or https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2025.104792 )
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@spaf@mstdn.social · Nov 13, 2025

Almost anything can be a UFO if you are really bad at identifying things.

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