Larry Holst's blog

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the technical goals of this website?
They are:
  • Minimum network bandwidth usage for metered Internet connections
  • Quick website loading and rendering
  • Not using JavaScript (the zero trust principle)
How can I contact you?
You can contact me
Do you use generative AI technologies for this website?
Sparingly: I use gen-AI only for the upcoming wiki page (graphic design and CSS suggestions) and, in complex cases, to anonymize content where I need to ensure generic writing (such as my dream descriptions).
What's your stance on generative AI?
I love technical progress when it's open, libre (free as in freedom), and gratis/zero-cost (free of charge). Ethics of and responsibility for using generative AI technologies lie upon their users.
Why most of the website's contents (/misc) is stored in plain text files?
Plain text format must be the most widely supported one so that the website can be accessed without GUI with a 'native' feeling. Markdown is a good alternative option but sometimes isn't as easily human readable as plain text (in source form).
Is it a static website?
Yes, it is.
Is this website coded entirely by hand?
As of now, it is. In the future, I may or may not use a self-written generator based on Markdown.
What web standards do you follow?
Web 2.0 with Web 1.0 design, HTML5 and CSS2/3 (I'm not certain yet).
Do you plan to open the source of some parts such as the upcoming wiki page?

Yes, I do. I plan to open the source of the entire website one day, but some things can't be opened to the public since sometimes I store temporary files on it.

As always, don't hesitate to inspect or copy the HTML or CSS code: they're all licensed under CC0-1.0.

Do you plan to include 88x31 badges/buttons and/or create your own?

Not anymore.

Yes, I do. Though, I don't have any ideas for my own badge. I plan to use the WebP, AVIF, PNG, and GIF formats for it. Your ideas will be appreciated! (as long as they're constructive)

What tools have you used for creating the website?
  • family of Vi editors (HTML, CSS)
  • GNU Image Manipulation Program
  • OptiPNG (in the past)
  • cwebp (converting images to WebP format)
  • Firefox (debugging CSS, accessibility checks)
What's the privacy policy of this website?
I do not and cannot gather any logs, but Vercel, as a service, does (but I don't know which policies apply to users' websites such as this one). I've heard that Vercel servers are situated in USA. That said, I plan to use other platform in the future. Neocities? Scalingo?