Manton and Daniel talk about the fallout from Austin’s ice storm and preparing rationally for unexpected emergencies. Manton gives an update on Micro.blog enabling Mastodon support for more users, the impending Twitter API shutdown, and whether Manton should pay Twitter to postpone an inevitable removal of Twitter integration from Micro.blog.
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Links:
- Scenes around Austin – Coverage of closed roads and down trees from Austin ice storm.
- Austin ice storm photos – More photos and video of Austin.
- Live oak – Wikipedia page on tree common in Texas.
- King of the Hill – Animated TV show about a fictional Texas family.
- Busy with updates – Twitter link about the expected API pricing and changes.
- Delete your account – Daniel’s commentary on Twitter’s update.
- Twitter feed ending – NetNewsWire blog post announcement about removing Twitter support.
- Buffer and Twitter – Announcement about continuing API support for the scheduled posts service.
