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mek2600

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InfoSec | CISSP, CCSP, CCNA | BLM

If you choose not to find joy in the BSODs, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of BSODs.

"If it ain't busted, don't fix it" is a very sound principle and remains so despite the fact that I have slavishly ignored it all my life. --Douglas Adams, "Salmon of Doubt"

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Qyriad , to random
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found this classic again

Screenshot of the tumblr post at https://www.tumblr.com/sailorbryant/149429272264/a-fragile-sort-of-anarchy-bad-news-our-boss. OP by a-fragile-sort-of-anarchy: Bad News: Our boss locked the keys inside the building. Good News: We didn't have to wait around for a locksmith. Bad News: My boss finds it very concerning that I know how to pick locks, and tried to unlock my Tragic Backstory™. I was too embarrassed to admit that the reason I learned was because, at thirteen, I figured that was the kind of skill that would impress cute girls. Good News: A cute girl saw me do it. Bad News: It was Maggie, and since she's already seen me fall out of several trees, cry because I saw a fawn that was just too damn small, and knows I can ride a unicycle, she'll never think I'm cool no matter what I do. It's too late. She knows. [End OP] Reblog reply by sailorbryant: There are million dollar blockbuster movies that were less entertaining than the rollercoaster this post just took me on.
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    mek2600 ,
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    @alice Ha. I almost didn't see that you reposted this. I nearly replied to your own repost by tagging you then saying "Is it true, would this impress you?" Lol

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice Well shit, I can only pick locks. :(

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice And I'm so bad at it that I'm clearly not learning from my mistakes. :( x2

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice I'm really just messing around. I'm still a beginner but I feel like I'm making progress. According to /r/lockpicking I'm spending all of my time on a green belt lock.

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice Absolutely. I'm always interested in hearing something helpful.

    alice , (edited ) to random
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    My new earrings arrived!!! I'm so excited 😁

    Thank you @LockEx 💜💕

    See them in action: https://lgbtqia.space/@alice/112600348370144113

    Get 'em here: https://www.lockpickextreme.com/product/lockpick-earrings-pride-heart/

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice @LockEx That's awesome. Maybe it's time for me to get my ears pierced too.

    mek2600 ,
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    @alice @LockEx ... But you already have a pair...

    18+ alice , to random
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    My credentials: fuckable
    My opinions: worthless
    My time: better spent on chores

    My partner came into my office while I was writing about the anti-trans Guardian article and (without reading what I was writing) spent the next roughly 40 minutes telling me I was wrong about everything and that my opinions weren't worth sharing.

    Cool. Now I'm behind on my rebuttal to the article, and I feel like shit.

    Shortly thereafter, they came back to kinda apologize and invite me to a nice little Italian restaurant for lunch. I, liking caprese sandwiches, stupidly agreed. 💁🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    We had fairly pleasant conversation on the drive, arrived, got seated, and ordered food.

    A couple bites in, Mastodon came up. ⚠️💣

    Now, my partner has never read anything I've written here, or on Codeberg, but wanted to let me know that I don't have enough expertise in the topics I talk about to share my opinions.

    You know, since I only have a 4-year degree in information systems, with a minor in psych and stats, and had only been the head of data/analytics at a couple companies so far. Oh, and I've only been openly queer for several decades with only a year or two of identifying as nonbinary, and maybe 4-5 as a (self) diagnosed autistic person.

    Nope, worthless 🙅🏼‍♀️ my only credentials, according to them, are that "I'm fuckable" 💁🏼‍♀️ that's why people follow me.

    So when psychologists email me about my autism self-diagnosis project to tell me it's spot-on? Pillow talk.

    If my project on data pollution gets me invited to an expert panel? They really mean "send nudes".

    A big name in infosec says they appreciate my posts? Thank my tits.

    When I find new communities—and they welcome me—it's because people want to sleep with me, I'm overly confident, and I have privilege. Not because I have anything worthwhile to add.

    After a shitty drive back home, during which I shut down and they continued the conversation, we ended with them crying and letting me know that they were upset that I put more effort into stupid internet stuff than into our home.

    Now I've lost several hours of work time, and I'm completely demotivated to do anything, but I really needed to share this because I'm so fucking sadmad about it. Fuck. 😭🤬

    /end_rant

    I don't really believe most of it, but as someone who struggled with self-esteem issues due to neglect and abuse growing up, and who then tried to fill that empty space with unhealthy physical affection-seeking behaviors, it's kind of a sensitive place to get stabbed.

    18+ mek2600 ,
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    @alice Hey, Alice, I'm sorry you're having a rough night. It seems like a good time to mention that your guide on self diagnosing autism was helpful for me. You helped open my eyes to a few things and helped me decide I can say I'm autistic without feeling like a poser or some sort of liar since I don't have an official diagnosis. So I appreciate that. Your info wasn't just helpful because it was well-researched, it was super helped because it was here, on Mastodon, and right on front of my face. "90% of life is just showing up" and your post showed up. Thank you for being there.

    I hope tomorrow is an improvement for you. If I can ever do anything for you just let me know.

    BlueTeamCon , to random
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    Blue Team Con Online Update: This Thursday’s scheduled Blue Team Con Online talk, There is no ‘I’ In Team, But if You Look Closely, There is a Me: Being The First Dedicated Security Hire and Growing a Team, has been postponed. When a new date has been set, we’ll make sure to keep you in the know!

    mek2600 ,
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    @BlueTeamCon I hope my co-workers don't see this post because I still plan to sit at my desk for an hour and pretend like I'm watching this talk.

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    mek2600 ,
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    @vampiress Same. The number of apps I've used for 10 years that I've recently uninstalled is depressing. Nothing on the Internet is fun anymore.

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