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Introducing a network for thoughtful conversations
Proposing a new kind of tool for deliberate discourse on the Internet.
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Jatan Mehta
June 2022
Patreon cuts deep inside creators’ pockets
The actual cut Patreon takes from us creators is far higher than the cleverly advertised ~8-10%, which isn’t low to begin with.
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Jatan Mehta
May 2022
Why do you need (my) Instagram?
Or why I’m not on Instagram despite being a science communicator, and don't need to be.
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Jatan Mehta
February 2022
Leaving social media
I'm no longer active on any social network, and only post to my blogs.
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Jatan Mehta
November 2021
Why you shouldn't link to Instagram anything anywhere
Or how we can link to things people can access without an account.
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Jatan Mehta
October 2021
How to feel at home on the Internet
Or why you should have a blog or website, and get a domain name.
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Jatan Mehta
May 2021
Arguments against “I have nothing to hide” on digital privacy
As someone who cares about and spreads digital privacy, I often hear people say, “I have nothing to hide, so why shouldn't I give my data to the…
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Jatan Mehta
December 2020
My contributions to elementary OS as a non-coder and how you can too!
The power of suggestions in open source software.
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Jatan Mehta
November 2020
October 2020
Why I love elementary OS’ file manager and prefer it over any other
Don’t let its simple look fool you, elementary OS’ Files is packed with smart features.
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Jatan Mehta
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