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.
Opinion
29 posts
Modern TV is Killing the Dream of Justice
When TV writers strip characters of all likability, viewers stop rooting for anyone - they just want the story to end.
Content Thief - -redacted-
Content plagiarism case study: one blogger's word-for-word theft and the importance of respecting copyright and original writers.
Rest In Peace Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs' legacy: revolutionary impact on computing, design, user interaction, and entrepreneurship worldwide.
Call Your Congress Critter
Stop SOPA and PIPA - legislative threats to internet freedom deserve your immediate congressional contact.
The Twelve Factor App Review – part 2
Twelve Factor App part 2: port binding, disposability, dev/prod parity, logs, and processes - critical for modern architecture.
The Twelve Factor App Review - part 1
I don't agree with the Twelve Factor App guidelines, and here's why.
The Hipster Singularity
What happens when hipsters realize how mainstream they've become? A paradox dissolving in clove-scented logic smoke.
Provide Useful Error Messages
TicketMaster's error page is a masterclass in what NOT to do - no styling, no helpful info, and zero guidance for users.
Airport Security Measures Don't Work. Really??? :)
Post-9/11 airport security measures are largely theater - Atlantic article exposes how ineffective TSA protocols really are.
Wait, what?
Alaska governor's aides refuse subpoenas by claiming she 'declined to participate' - legal logic that doesn't apply to anyone else.
Why You Shouldn't Talk To The Police
Never talk to police without a lawyer - anything you say can only hurt you, never help your legal position.
What is Web 2.0?
Web 2.0 promised innovation but delivered startups layering trivial value on others' data with zero revenue plans.
Rant About Core-Based Licensing
Multi-core licensing doubled software costs without proportional performance gains - a trend harming customers everywhere.
Scary Stuff
Government lawyers claim the president can arrest any citizen and imprison them indefinitely without charge.
Startup School 2008 - Saturday & Sunday
Y Combinator's Startup School 2008 packed the auditorium early with eager founders - here's what it felt like to be there.
MythBusters on CSI
Jamie and Adam from MythBusters appeared on CSI Las Vegas - yes, we're definitely geeks for noticing.
Vanity Plates
Andrea saw a Boston Marathon license plate in Boston - the ultimate vanity plate flex.
login-required="true" Will End Your Conversation
That convenient login redirect? It kills conversations. Here's why and how to fix it.
Why I Host My Own Websites, Mail, Files, etc...
Self-hosting mail, web, and files beats outsourced convenience when you control the stack.
Should Developers Manage Copyright Like Photographers Do?
Photographers own their work by default. Code should too.
Why use emacs instead of vi?
Butterfly mode. Obviously.
Life Skills
Schools skip life skills. Heinlein's wisdom applies: know how to do real things.
A New Year is upon us
2008 brings Seam, Flex, and uncertainty. What tech excites you?
ATG Dynamo - back to basics
ATG's product explosion (Ticketing, Search, Merchandising, etc.) sells licenses but ignores the core platform issues.
Grownups
Don't trap yourself in convention. If you're hungry, eat. If you're tired, sleep. Stop waiting for permission to live.
Gifts
A new gift rule: no physical items unless on a wishlist or approved by spouse. Money and cards still welcome.
Quality
Premium products like Apple laptops and Aeron chairs deliver quality service that justifies their cost.
FP!
New blog exploring technology insights from a Java and security architect's perspective.