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@andy.brandt.tech

he/him. developer, technology enthusiast, mostly lurker. life long winnipegger. also dad, husband, and dog dad/face smoosher.

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Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today, starts removing 695,000 archive links If DDoSing a blog wasn't bad enough, archive site also tampered with web snapshots.

The headline does not convey how completely batshit this story is. The Archive Today (archive.ph etc) admin weaponized the site's captcha to attack a blogger who wrote about them and *altered archived screenshots* as part of the attack.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

21.02.2026 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3730    πŸ” 1499    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 141

I read (on reddit) that they brought it up with an official and they were like "yeah I saw it. it's allowed." so 🀷

13.02.2026 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

nice. i only know about him because of @stungeye.com's recent Manitoba mix: bsky.app/profile/stun...

13.02.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Winnipeg’s dipping sauce

www.greetaliafoods.com/honeydillsau...

10.02.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really want to do a re-play of Control before the new one comes out, I really enjoyed that game! But I agree, having the motivation to finish games is hard!

29.01.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Forks by extremely cold night.

02.01.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With only one square at a time, forward or sideways, you’ve got to admire his patience. That entrance was probably a two-hour commute.

27.12.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As a mostly linux user at home, the linux community in general is so terrible for that kind of response.

It's very similar to the "host it yourself" crowd that seems prevalent on mastodon.

They are not helping things at all, and just alienating more people, imo.

17.12.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

such a great show. she really makes it fun to watch!

03.12.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know this wasn't directed at me but I do love a nice and soft oatmeal raisin cookie too. 🀣

28.11.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

ugh that sucks.

i remember a number of years ago when they removed the post box (is that the right name for it?) from our neighborhood, and we were devastated, it was just so convenient.

27.11.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

mmmm soft ginger cookies are my favorite, haha. the ones from costco are soft too i believe, and very tasty.

i'll take them off your hands if you want! πŸ˜‚

27.11.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

100% yes. and it's likely the same people that complained when the anthem was changed. and so on...

14.11.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i grew up with lunch, and supper/dinner used interchangeably, and was thoroughly confused when my wife's family used lunch/dinner interchangeably. now i'm just used to it! 🀷

14.11.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

it'll probably be the best mcflurry ever!

08.11.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We had great food at Promenade Brasserie last year, and we've been meaning to go back but haven't had a chance yet! I blame our way-too-picky 11 year old, haha.

06.11.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

they were amazing tonight, impressed how vibrant they were even from within the city. and so much movement too!

06.11.2025 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The #NHLJets and Toronto Blue Jays have played on the same day 5 times over the past 2 weeks.

Oct. 16
Jets win 5-2, Jays win 8-2

Oct. 20
Jets win 2-1, Jays win 4-3

Oct. 24
Jets win 5-3, Jays win 11-4

Oct. 28
Jets win 4-3, Jays win 6-2

Today:
Jets win 5-2, Jays ????

01.11.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Change one letter to ruin a candy 🍬

Milky Wax

29.10.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

if you're talking about the dude on the left, then yeah, he always is doing giveaways and stuff for the Jets/Moose and i've seen him at SeaBears events too, so i guess he works for them all? i dunno. but he's always so full of energy and good at hyping up the crowd, haha.

29.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

gorillas was awesome! and fun to hack on too. before that we had an Apple II compatible computer called a Laser 128, if memory serves correctly.

we also played a lot of Scorched Earth which probably got some inspiration from gorillas.

23.10.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

my guess is that it's mostly that they think it's funny.

specifically, they think it's funny how much it annoys us "old people".

16.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"after the ssl kicks in" sounds like ssl should be some sort of drug for IT nerds like me haha. if only!

11.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Cheap email for everyone | Purelymail

i've never used them personally but i think it's one of the cheapest i've seen: purelymail.com

26.08.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

cool pic! where was it taken?

28.07.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a dog on two legs trying to catch bubbles.

a dog on two legs trying to catch bubbles.

is this the best pic I've ever taken? quite possibly, haha.

12.07.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

if you meant to say "a delicious abomination", then yes, i agree! πŸ˜‚

23.05.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

we went to watch some of the older kids that Mase played ball with last year last night and it was a mistake to wear shorts and a t-shirt. we were all glad we at least grabbed hoodies on the way out. man it was cold!

06.05.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I appreciate that people are shocked on our behalf but also I'm never surprised by the depth, persistence, and consistency of racism in North America.

05.05.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Heads up #Winnipeg ✨

HeXpunk is Launching at the Red River College Polytech Design Show, May 7 & 8

RRC Exchange District Campus
Manitou a bi Bii daziigae

May 7: Afternoon
May 8: Industry Night πŸͺ„

#GameDev

27.04.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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