Slacktyping: I'm typing when you're typing (2018) (github.com)

Article summary

The article discusses a program called Slacktyping that makes it appear as if the user is typing when someone else is typing. The program is available on GitHub and has been shared on Twitter. The purpose of the program is to create a humorous effect, making it seem like the user is actively engaged in a conversation when they are not. The program's code and functionality are straightforward, with a simple goal of mimicking typing behavior.

Main themes

• Slacktyping program
• Humor in online communities
• GitHub and coding
• Online interactions and etiquette
• Authenticity and spoofing online presence

What commenters say

• The program is intended as a joke and has successfully made people laugh.
• Some people find the program annoying and think it could be used to disrupt workflows.
• The program's ability to peg the CPU at 100% is seen as a potential issue, but others argue that it is not a problem with modern multi-core processors.
• The discussion of the program leads to a broader conversation about the use of humor and references in online communities, with some people appreciating the lightheartedness and others finding it annoying or low-effort.
• The authenticity of a person's GitHub commit graph can be spoofed, and some people have created repositories to demonstrate this.
• The use of programs like Slacktyping can be seen as a form of harmless prank or a way to add some humor to online interactions.
• Some people disagree about the value of humor and references in online communities, with some seeing it as a positive addition and others as a negative distraction.