Dhole Moments
Writings about information security, cryptography, software, and humanity, from a member of the furry fandom.
From the Furry Fandom…
Featured Furries
Can’t get enough of blog posts written by furries? This post aims to curate some of the other blogs written by furries that are worth sharing with my regular readers. Many (but not all) of these furry blogs are focused on technology in some way. Background Information Many years ago, I wrote a post titled…
Soa Talks (Latest Posts)
Are You Under the Influence? The Tail That Wags The Dog
It is tempting and forgivable to believe that we’re in control of our social media experiences. After all, we write what we want in our bio, select our avatars, and even come up with our own handles. We decide who we follow, what we post, and which recommendations to consider. It never feels like we’re…
It’s a Cold Day in Developer Hell, So I Must Roll My Own Crypto
I have several projects in-flight, and I wanted to write a quick status update for them so that folks can find it easier to follow along. Please bear in mind: This is in addition to, and totally separate from, my full-time employment. Hell Frozen Over A while ago, annoyed by the single point of failure…
Barking Up The Ratchet Tree – MLS Is Neither Royal Nor Nude
One of the first rules you learn about technical writing is, “Know your audience.” But often, this sort of advice is given without sufficient weight or practical examples. Instead, you’re ushered quickly onto the actual tactile aspects of writing–with the hope that some seed was planted that will sprout later in your education. Science communication…