Adding Replies & Reactions to My Guestbook
Since I launched my guestbook back in February, lots of people have signed it, but I couldn't reply to them. Now I can.
Tag: meta
I Stopped Mastodon DDoSing Me (I Think)
I recently wrote about how Mastodon is DDoSing me every time I post a link to this site. I've managed to fix the problem...I think.
Mastodon Is DDoSing Me
Whenever I, or someone else, posts a link to this blog on Mastodon, it DDoS's me and brings the site down for a couple minutes.
What About Anonymous Blogging?
Have you ever thought about blogging anonymously? I blog under my real name, but wonder if that could have held me back...
New Layout
I recently wrote about how I was thinking about a new layout on this site. After taking some time to think it through, I've now published it.
Thinking about a New Layout
I've been thinking about making some changes to the layout of this site, but I'm on the fence. What do you think of these mockups?
I've Finally Completed 100 Days to Offload
I started the #100DaysToOffload challenge back in April 2020, but I've never been able to complete it. That has now changed. 🎉
Guestbook Spam is Fun
Since launching my Guestbook yesterday, I've been hit with a bunch of spam entries. I forgot how much \"fun\" it is dealing with this shit.
I Have a Guestbook
After seeing Manu's guestbook, I had to get in on the action, so I've decided to create my own guestbook.
Why I Don't Write About Security
If you don't know, I work in the InfoSec / cyber / whatever you want to call it industry. So why don't I write about InfoSec here on this blog?
Adding a Random Post Button to Kirby
I've added a feature where you can click a button and visit a random post. I wasn't able to find this documented with Kirby, so thought I'd share how I did it in case is helps others.
Building a PenPal System
Since deciding to start the whole PenPal thing, I wanted a way of managing those posts from within my CMS. This is how I did it.
Friends from Blogging
I've been lucky enough to make a number of friends off the back of this blog (and also their blogs). This is a bit of a feel good post about how social media isn't the only way to meet new people.
Having a Microblog on a Traditional Blog
I was recently talking to Jatan Mehta about microblogging vs traditional blogging, and what should go where. I thought it was an interesting conversation, so decided to share my opinions here too.
Absolutely Do Not Change Your Blogging Platform
According to Matt, you should absolutely NOT change you blogging platform - I should probably take this advice on board.
Migrating This Blog to Kirby
Yes, that's right dear reader, this site has gone through yet another change - it's now based on Kirby and I think I've finally found my blogging utopia.
How It All Connects
There's some automation on this site that posts to various places, all via RSS. Here's how it works.
The Blank Box
I've been staring at a blank box for a little bit now, trying to work out what to write. This has never happened to me before. I think I know why...
Moving from Jekyll to Blot
I've been exploring Blot lately. It's great, so I've decided to move this site over to it from Jekyll.
Is Good Enough...Good Enough?
I'm going down a platform rabbit hole (again!) and I don't know what to do...