Sovrn Advertising Doesn't Understand The Word NO!
An advertising firm can't take no for an answer - six employees, persistent emails, and zero respect for a simple boundary.
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An advertising firm can't take no for an answer - six employees, persistent emails, and zero respect for a simple boundary.
When TV writers strip characters of all likability, viewers stop rooting for anyone - they just want the story to end.
Content plagiarism case study: one blogger's word-for-word theft and the importance of respecting copyright and original writers.
Steve Jobs' legacy: revolutionary impact on computing, design, user interaction, and entrepreneurship worldwide.
Stop SOPA and PIPA - legislative threats to internet freedom deserve your immediate congressional contact.
Twelve Factor App part 2: port binding, disposability, dev/prod parity, logs, and processes - critical for modern architecture.
I don't agree with the Twelve Factor App guidelines, and here's why.
What happens when hipsters realize how mainstream they've become? A paradox dissolving in clove-scented logic smoke.
TicketMaster's error page is a masterclass in what NOT to do - no styling, no helpful info, and zero guidance for users.
Post-9/11 airport security measures are largely theater - Atlantic article exposes how ineffective TSA protocols really are.
Alaska governor's aides refuse subpoenas by claiming she 'declined to participate' - legal logic that doesn't apply to anyone else.
Never talk to police without a lawyer - anything you say can only hurt you, never help your legal position.
Web 2.0 promised innovation but delivered startups layering trivial value on others' data with zero revenue plans.
Multi-core licensing doubled software costs without proportional performance gains - a trend harming customers everywhere.
Government lawyers claim the president can arrest any citizen and imprison them indefinitely without charge.
Y Combinator's Startup School 2008 packed the auditorium early with eager founders - here's what it felt like to be there.
Jamie and Adam from MythBusters appeared on CSI Las Vegas - yes, we're definitely geeks for noticing.
Andrea saw a Boston Marathon license plate in Boston - the ultimate vanity plate flex.
That convenient login redirect? It kills conversations. Here's why and how to fix it.
Self-hosting mail, web, and files beats outsourced convenience when you control the stack.
Photographers own their work by default. Code should too.
Butterfly mode. Obviously.
Schools skip life skills. Heinlein's wisdom applies: know how to do real things.
2008 brings Seam, Flex, and uncertainty. What tech excites you?
ATG's product explosion (Ticketing, Search, Merchandising, etc.) sells licenses but ignores the core platform issues.
Don't trap yourself in convention. If you're hungry, eat. If you're tired, sleep. Stop waiting for permission to live.
A new gift rule: no physical items unless on a wishlist or approved by spouse. Money and cards still welcome.
Premium products like Apple laptops and Aeron chairs deliver quality service that justifies their cost.
New blog exploring technology insights from a Java and security architect's perspective.