"/>Why we’re changing Flickr free accounts
First, and most crucially, the free terabyte largely attracted members who were drawn by the free storage, not by engagement with other lovers of photography. This caused a significant tonal shift in our platform, away from the community interaction and exploration of shared interests that makes Flickr the best shared home for photographers in the world. We know those of you who value a vibrant community didn’t like this shift, and with this change we’re re-committing Flickr to focus on fostering this interaction.
Having just uploaded 2000 photos to my flickr-account as a backup, but largely stopped using the platform years ago, I agree with their assessment.
Photos: China's bitcoin mines and miners — Quartz
Taking advantage of the cheap and plentiful hydroelectric power that an army of computers require, bitcoin mining is spreading in remote parts of China’s Sichuan province. In dark and isolated warehouses, bitcoin mining machines hum along solving equations to produce the highly valued cryptocurrency.
Scenes Unseen: The Summer of ’78 - New York Times
Long-forgotten pictures capture escape and discovery in the city’s parks from the summer of 1978.