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New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:33:31 +0000

When you scroll down, they should all disappear. Do you have JavaScript disabled? What browser and device are you using?

New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:08:41 +0000

The entire website is accessible; I dedicated ample time to it. This was a minor oversight, but I wouldn't call it hostility.

New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:14:15 +0000

GUIs cannot be built either before or during the specification of a protocol. In fact, this is the part that should have the least weight. There are important steps, such as system auditing or making design decisions (like certificate rotation), that are not addressed. However, the goal is not to replace SMTP/IMAP, but rather to show how modern tools, when properly assembled, can replace older protocols with serious design flaws. JMAP is flexible, mature, and easy to connect with current technologies. It's a better option.

New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:08:39 +0000

Why do you find the panel experience so bad?

New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0000

Usually, informed people only read the headline.

New comment by andros in "Modern email can be built from borrowed parts"

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:21:47 +0000

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience. I've hidden the counter for screen readers. Please try again when you're ready.

Modern email can be built from borrowed parts

andros — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:27:21 +0000

Article URL: https://en.andros.dev/blog/d7ed8b07/modern-email-can-be-built-from-borrowed-parts/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49066639

Points: 138

# Comments: 65

Emacs Is a Lispboard

andros — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:02:45 +0000

Article URL: https://en.andros.dev/blog/06bfd107/emacs-is-a-lispboard/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49021786

Points: 116

# Comments: 59

New comment by andros in "My comment box is your email client"

andros — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:07:04 +0000

Totally agree

My comment box is your email client

andros — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:21 +0000

Article URL: https://en.andros.dev/blog/ad250446/my-comment-box-is-your-email-client/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48997703

Points: 4

# Comments: 2

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:43:37 +0000

I accept your apology; it must have been a misunderstanding.

I believe that in my case, the use of JavaScript is justified because it's information that doesn't require a separate page; there are just a couple of configuration buttons. On the other hand, the page is rendered using HTML over WebSockets, and what you're experiencing is the vanilla SEO version... hut of course, that's just my opinion.

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:22:48 +0000

Thank you!

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:29:54 +0000

Why?

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:27:19 +0000

Have a nice day

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:14:22 +0000

If you don't want limitations, host your social.org site yourself, or move it to GitHub Pages or similar services. org-social-host is a free hosting service I offer openly to help you get started, but it's not unlimited.

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andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:08:34 +0000

Yes, there are people who want their own host (The IndieWeb or Gemini communities are a clear example). The problem is that convenience is always the priority; there are no incentives.

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:58:13 +0000

For me it's the exact opposite, and I don't think I'm alone. Now you've reminded me that I have to go to the gym this afternoon... :(

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andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:45:16 +0000

By the way, what you're saying isn't true. That link isn't present in either the HTML or the JS, the URL is sent via WebSockets. You had to open the modal to see it.

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:41:02 +0000

I'm not in the authors' heads, but I suppose they want to enhance the feeling of belonging.

New comment by andros in "I joined the IndieWeb, here's what I learned"

andros — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:37:41 +0000

Thanks for the advice, but I intentionally removed ``. I think if you take some time to explore the feed modal, you'll understand why I did it.