Hi db0, if I could make an additional suggestion.
Add detection of additional content appended or attached to media files. Pict-rs does not reprocess all media types on upload and it's not hard to attach an entire .zip file or other media within an image (https://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Embed_a_zip_file_into_an_image)
You are correct
As an autist, I find it's some sort of hidden force such as magnetism that works without you even having to make a conscious effort. Attempting to force it does not work
Nah, you're good. Lemmy is still new stuff. ๐
One of the ones marked as sus, yes
Non-textual content (media, and icons I believe) is still served from the other instance to prevent all federated instances from exploding in size.
Additionally, some browsers will preload/prefetch links to "improve the browsing experience"
Do you have cruise control set?
Content is up but users are down. Take that as you will.
Ah yes, the Stanley Yelnats family. I remember that
Replacement to Lemmy if Lemmy ever paywall the API
As @Starbuck@lemmy.world stated. They're still valid image files, they just have extra data.