The /now page got a full refresh for the month, and... it's a lot less cynical than last month's.

hisvirusness.com/now

#indieweb #smallweb #nowpage #writing #update

Codex :: HisVirusness It's like the Hitchhiker's Guide, just way more intense.

I cut down the number of posts listed on the front page to the most recent 10, and created a new page where the full list will live: [codex]

I'm very happy about how the new page is coming along, but I'm still messing with the listing format on the main page.

#webdev #webdesign #indieweb #smallweb

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If you've been keeping up with the site, you'd know I'm going through a bit of a trying time.

If you enjoy my work, and you got some cash left, please consider hitting up the Ko-Fi. I'd appreciate it, and thank you for staying tuned for more bullshit.

#indieweb #smallweb

Jackie Carlisle in The Textbook Case | Part 3: The Place Where They Keep All The Words :: HisVirusness Follow old-fashioned gumshoe Jackie Carlisle as he wades into a case that only grows stranger, darker, and deadlier the deeper it goes. Who will be left standing... and who will be left sane? The Text...

The third part of my serialized noir, Jackie Carlisle in The Textbook Case, is online.

hisvirusness.com/textbook-cas...

#noir #fiction #mystery #serial #creativewriting #writing #smallweb #indieweb

Taking Another Look At Fiverr :: HisVirusness I ended 2025 on a hopeful note, mentioning seasonal work that could hopefully be turned into something more permanent. Sadly, it ended up being very temporary after all. As such, I'm back on the mar...

It's the end of the week, so I'm reflecting on my return to Fiverr and the modern job market in general.

hisvirusness.com/trying-to-br...

#fiverr #freelancing #jobsearch #indieweb #jobmarket #opentowork #phishing #gig #gigeconomy #3dart #digitalart #supportindieart #personalblog #blogging

/now :: HisVirusness This is the /now page of HisVirusness.com.

Fresh /now page update, highlighting the exuberant joys of modern-day job hunting. Can't you just feel the excitement through the screen?

hisvirusness.com/now

#indieweb #smallweb #nowpage #writing #update #employment

The Internet Is Dead... But Is It Really, Though? :: HisVirusness With the proliferation of automated content mills and sanitized, performative behavior online, you see this phrase a lot: "The internet is dead now; it's not the same as it used to be." And I don't a...

This was inspired by the stream earlier. And, I've actually wanted to write about this subject anyway.

hisvirusness.com/long-live-th...

#indieweb #smallweb #doomscrolling

If you missed the stream:
We had someone in chat find a webring full of ads.
We found a hand-typed site from the late 90's that was last updated 10 years ago.
I gave a rambly TED talk about how the phrase "the internet is dead" is not functionally accurate.

It was a fun time.

Be careful what you wish for...

hisvirusness.com/now

#linux #now-page #indieweb #smallweb

Jackie Carlisle in The Textbook Case | Part 2: Reconning The Con :: HisVirusness Follow old-fashioned gumshoe Jackie Carlisle as he wades into a case that only grows stranger, darker, and deadlier the deeper it goes. Who will be left standing... and who will be left sane? The Text...

The second part of my serialized noir, Jackie Carlisle in The Textbook Case, is online.

hisvirusness.com/textbook-cas...

#noir #fiction #mystery #serial #creativewriting #smallweb #indieweb

An Argument For Wired Headphones In 2026 :: HisVirusness At the beginning of 2025, I needed to buy new headphones since the pair I had for almost seven years stopped working on one side. I was a bit strapped for cash, so I found a pair on clearance. After...

It's 2026, and the headphone jack is NOT obsolete!

hisvirusness.com/im-staying-w...

#opinion #post #smallweb #indieweb #wired #headphones #audio

My (Chaotic) 2025 Reflection :: HisVirusness Celebrate the New Year with me as I recount the (read: my) wins of 2025, and toast to a hopeful 2026!

New Year reflection post. Also, yes: 2026 IS the year of the Linux desktop...
For the 34th year in a row!

hisvirusness.com/new-year-old...

Happy New Year, everybody!

#newyear #newyearseve #reflections #optimism #yearend #indieweb #smallweb #webdev #blog #writing

GitHub - HisVirusness/hvmark: hVmark is a tiny, opinionated markup language. hVmark is a tiny, opinionated markup language. Contribute to HisVirusness/hvmark development by creating an account on GitHub.

New hVmark Release: v1.5.0

I added something that probably should’ve been deployed with subheadings:
horizontal rules (---, ***, ___)
Better late than never.

GitHub: github.com/HisVirusness...
Docs: hisvirusness.com/hvmark#2025-...

#markup #webdev #indieweb #smallweb #esolang

/now :: HisVirusness This is the /now page of HisVirusness.com.

@HisVirusness.com hVmark, the custom markup language behind HisVirusness.com, is officially FOSS.

hisvirusness.com/now#hvmark-i...

#markup #markdown #marksideways #github #foss #webdev #indieweb #smallweb

hVmark :: HisVirusness hVmark is a tiny, opinionated markup language created by HisVirusness, and for HisVirusness.com. It favors strict, minimal syntax to produce clean HTML quickly. It's not a general-purpose Markdown rep...

A TON of work was done on my custom CMS over the last few days. Design changes, a minor code refresh, and full mobile accessibility across the board. A full write-up will be out... eventually.

hisvirusness.com/hvmark

#webdev #webdesign #php #flatfile #indieweb #smallweb

HisVirusness Follow an artist’s slow descent into madness. Again.

Small update: The G̶u̶e̶s̶t̶b̶o̶o̶k̶ Comments page on HisVirusness.com now supports hVmark text formatting.

Now visitors can leave their mark in the site's house language.

hisvirusness.com/guest

#webdev #indieweb #smallweb #php

Shifting Goals: When, How & If It's A Good Idea :: HisVirusness First off, to whoever is reading this: Happy Halloween. I hope you spent it watching the scariest movies you could find. This entry in the ledger is about the scariest thing of all: Goal stagnation, a...

Progress isn’t always forward. Sometimes it’s sideways. And slow.

hisvirusness.com/finding-the-...

#writing #creativity #goals #webdev #perfectionism #indieweb #smallweb

Update: Some Chromium-based browsers like Brave and Opera do the thing. But, Chrome still doesn't want to behave.
hisvirusness.com/now

#webdev #indieweb #smallweb #OpinionatedDesign

Another night, another case. But, something's off this time around...

hisvirusness.com/textbook-cas...

Part 2 coming soon.

#fiction #noir #mysteryseries #noirfiction #neonoir #writersofbluesky #indieweb #flatfile

Scorpion vs Quan Chi | Black Metal / Sega CD Remix YouTube video by HisVirusness

Fits pretty well...

youtu.be/zwjFMtvmT0E

#mortalkombat #youtubeedit #blackmetal

hVmark :: HisVirusness hVmark v1 is a custom markup language created by HisVirusness, and for HisVirusness.com. This showcase/demo includes overview, examples, and a live test area.

I added two new features to my custom markup: proper subheadings and an auto-TOC. Big win for readability and wayfinding. Example: hisvirusness.com/hvmark

#webdev #indieweb #hVmark #flatfile #noframeworks #smallweb

In Defense of Backing Into Parking Spaces :: HisVirusness This'll be a bit of a controversial take and I may lose some of you, but hear me out: backing into parking spaces is potentially safer than pulling into them, and if you are able, you should opt into ...

Hot Take: Backing into parking spaces isn’t just fine, it’s safer.
#driving

LIVE: BlackRock CEO Announces Major Crypto Move! This Speech Will Reshape the Crypto Industry! YouTube video by KevinHelpUs

@kevinhelpus.bsky.social Hey, I think your channel got hacked: www.youtube.com/live/Tq6LFTX...

The Times Are a-Changin', and The Lead Is a-Luckyin'... :: HisVirusness Note: While this post directly won't be getting political, politics might come up. Nothing crazy, but consider yourself warned just in case. Editor's Note: Disregard this; past me is a fucking idiot.

Consider this a letter of intent.

The Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer Is Finally Out... :: HisVirusness It's been a pretty long wait, but we finally have at least a taste of how the Mortal Kombat movie sequel is going to look.

Finally, a clearer view of what to look forward to...
#MortalKombat #MortalKombatMovie

Cole Young Must Die! (...In The Mortal Kombat Movie) :: HisVirusness If you watched the 2021 video game adaptation Mortal Kombat, especially if you were already familiar with the franchise, you'd probably notice something odd: The presence of a brand new character. Now...

What I'm hoping to see in the next #MortalKombat movie.

The Dark Knight Returns vs The Dark Knight Rises: Batman's Return in 2012 :: HisVirusness The year 2012 was an important year for The Caped Crusader, mostly having to do with the release of The Dark Knight Rises: The greatly anticipated finale of The Dark Knight Trilogy. Why was it named T...

This may ruffle some feathers. #Batman #TheDarkKnight

HisVirusness [writers-block] Writer's block is a pretty ubiquitous term: It describes creative stagnation. You want to make something, you set aside time and you physically prepare yourself to make something. However, nothing is ...

Ironically, this wasn't all that hard to write. 🤷‍♂️