Late.sh – a command-line Clubhouse for computer people

Post by latchkey » Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC

greengreengrass wrote: post #86

I would prefer the connection instructions made clear that the default SSH username would be used to set up my username on the platform and display that to other users without initially seeking my consent. On $machine[work], I don't get to pick that $USER is my full name. If this affects you, make sure you connect with `ssh [pseudonymous name]@late.sh`.

  # privacy
  we store your key fingerprint, not the full public key.
  no IP logging. no tracking. no analytics.
  chat messages and game scores are stored in
  postgres, tied only to your fingerprint.
  don't trust us? use a throwaway key:

  $ ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -f ~/.ssh/late_throwaway && ssh -o IdentitiesOnly=yes -i ~/.ssh/late_throwaway late.sh
  generates a disposable key — zero risk, full experience

Post by 1vuio0pswjnm7 » Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC

Post by arm32 » Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 5:50 PM UTC

Post by nativeit » Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC

docheinestages wrote: post #110

nativeit wrote: post #95

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is this really not a mostly “solved” problem using assistive browser (or OS-level) settings/extensions that apply high-contrast/large type consistently across all sites/apps? Is it necessary to performatively sacrifice aesthetics to signal to everyone else you’re especially sensitive to these needs? At what point is it enough? If they use high contrast, large fonts, and translations for every language—including Swahi…

> Is this really not a mostly “solved” problem using assistive browser (or OS-level) ... > ... performatively sacrifice aesthetics ... One doesn't need to sacrifice aesthetics to make the design legible to an average user. > At what point is it enough? It depends on who your audience is. The more people you want to reach, the more you need to cater to everyone's needs. There are fundamental anti-patterns to avoid lik…

Post by docheinestages » Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

nativeit wrote: post #117

docheinestages wrote: post #110

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Is this really not a mostly “solved” problem using assistive browser (or OS-level) ... > ... performatively sacrifice aesthetics ... One doesn't need to sacrifice aesthetics to make the design legible to an average user. > At what point is it enough? It depends on who your audience is. The more people you want to reach, the more you need to cater to everyone's needs. There are fundamental anti-patterns to avoid lik…

I generally agree with the first point. As to the second, this is clearly designed for people who will have the technical know-how to facilitate custom CSS, browser extensions, reader modes, and other assistive technology. Considering its branding is entirely centered on late night socialization, I feel low-contrast dark mode is precisely the aesthetic that fits its identity.