625: CarTalk, Ownership of A Book Apart, and URL Shorteners
Jul 22, 2024
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Podcast covers Dave's presidential platform, family vehicle options in 2024, authors reclaiming A Book Apart ownership, SVG tech, URL shorteners, and implications of Google's closure. Entertaining discussions on driving rules, website accessibility, and challenges in the publishing industry.
Authors reclaim ownership of A Book Apart books, exploring re-publication and book transfer options.
Discussion on the implications of Google killing a URL shortener, focusing on user experience and internal link shorteners.
Deep dives
Running for President
Discussing the idea of running for president, the hosts explore starting a campaign and embracing non-traditional routes. They focus on key platforms like buying antibiotics over-the-counter and aligning time zones to get the 'nerd vote.' The conversation veers towards eliminating change, tipping culture, and the first 100 days in office.
Legacy of Book Apart Closure
The closure of 'A Book Apart' prompts a reflection on the fate of authored books. The authors unite to reclaim ownership of their books. They delve into the intricacies of book transfer, exploring options ranging from re-publication to leaving books available on platforms like Ingram.
Challenges of URL Shorteners
The discussion transitions to the challenges faced by URL shorteners. Critically analyzing the decision of Google's URL shortener shutdown, the hosts ponder the technological simplicity of maintaining such tools. They delve into the impact on user experience and the choices behind internal link shorteners.
Astro's Hosting Partner Shift
The announcement of Astro's new hosting partner, Netlify, triggers speculations and questions among developers. Delving into the shifting dynamics, the hosts explore potential reasons behind the transition, from contractual complexities to technological enhancements at Netlify. The conversation touches on past sponsorships and the economic considerations in project partnerships.
Dave's putting together a platform for his presidential bid and workshops his policies, discussing vehicle options for a family in 2024, Chris and other authors get ownership of their A Book Apart books back, and the ramifications and reasoning behind Google killing a URL shortener.