Hey all!
I know I've been inactive for a couple of days. However, I have ran across some funny things the last couple of days. Namely, captchas. I don't know if many of you are familiar with them, but they are security tools that require people to type a sequence of words in order to download a file online. In any case, I got these ones and thought you all might enjoy them, too.
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Aaron
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
School
Warning: Before you read any further, know that the content of this post may be depressing.
That being said, I am so tired right now. School is running me over. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. I'm in classes that are just for the credits, and my yet-to-be-completed assignments have little to do with what I want to do with my life.
It seems like the closer I get to graduating, the more pieces of my soul are sloughed off. On top of the fact that I am stuck in doing papers that are fruitless, I am still going through a TON of family crap. GAH! I just need a break before I collapse.
That being said, I am so tired right now. School is running me over. I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. I'm in classes that are just for the credits, and my yet-to-be-completed assignments have little to do with what I want to do with my life.
It seems like the closer I get to graduating, the more pieces of my soul are sloughed off. On top of the fact that I am stuck in doing papers that are fruitless, I am still going through a TON of family crap. GAH! I just need a break before I collapse.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Other sites
Hey all, just wanted to mention some other sites out there that I am maintaining at the moment: In the Know 865 and The Idea Graveyard. Check them out!
The Idea Graveyard is just a fun little site that I put together. However, if you live in Knoxville, you should check out In The Know 865. It's all about food and drink reviews for Knoxville.
Peace!
The Idea Graveyard is just a fun little site that I put together. However, if you live in Knoxville, you should check out In The Know 865. It's all about food and drink reviews for Knoxville.
Peace!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Facebook etiquette or How to have argument on Facebook
This morning, I woke up, ambled over to my computer, and checked my email and Facebook. I saw that I had a notification for a comment on one of my statuses and clicked on it. With the comment being an not-so-close friend, but a friend nonetheless, I assumed that the comment would be positive...but it wasn't. Rather, the way in which it was written could be perceived as sarcastic.
What irks me the most about the situation, is that it was put up on Facebook by someone older (mid-twenties) than me. Really? Do you feel the need to start something over Facebook? Rather, do you feel that it is appropriate to comment in such a fashion that it could be perceived as being an attempt to start something? In any case, here are some practical pointers/suggestions about posting on Facebook.
Conflict on Facebook
1.) If your status can be perceived as anything other than you mean for it to be perceived as, DON'T POST IT.
2.) Consider a taxonomic means of classifying your posts. E.g., "Opinion: I think that broccoli is the most disgusting vegetable ever" or "Fact: It is raining."
3.) If you are taking issue with somebody's post, don't be a douchecow and comment directly on the post! Send them a Facebook message or email. You're less likely to create conflict where EVERYBODY can see it!
4.) If you see a post of your friend cheating on his girlfriend, or you see a pic of your underage sister drinking pop up on your mini-feed, DON'T call them out of Facebook! That is tacky, uncouth, and they don't need you to comment on Facebook about it!
5.) Parents, now that you can get on Facebook, consider that you may find things out about your kids that you don't want to know--don't whine, rant, "yell," post, complain on Facebook. You are an adult--handle your issues with your kids as if you are an adult!
6.) If you post something, and somebody comments on it, initiating some sort of conflict on Facebook, be responsible enough to REMOVE the status/comment (your decision) and talk to that person directly...not over your status.
7.) Don't argue with somebody else over their comments on somebody else's post! That's their issue, not yours!
8.) Remember: Some stuff posted online is OPINION, not fact! Therefore, don't get your panties in a wad and take offense to it! You can argue facts, but opinions are another matter.
9.) Your status is NOT the medium to attack somebody else. Grow the hell up.
10.) Facebook chat is NOT an acceptable means of hashing out conflict! Grow a pair an talk to the person either on phone (not as bad, but still a poor means of addressing conflict), or talk to them in person (much better).
What irks me the most about the situation, is that it was put up on Facebook by someone older (mid-twenties) than me. Really? Do you feel the need to start something over Facebook? Rather, do you feel that it is appropriate to comment in such a fashion that it could be perceived as being an attempt to start something? In any case, here are some practical pointers/suggestions about posting on Facebook.
Conflict on Facebook
1.) If your status can be perceived as anything other than you mean for it to be perceived as, DON'T POST IT.
2.) Consider a taxonomic means of classifying your posts. E.g., "Opinion: I think that broccoli is the most disgusting vegetable ever" or "Fact: It is raining."
3.) If you are taking issue with somebody's post, don't be a douchecow and comment directly on the post! Send them a Facebook message or email. You're less likely to create conflict where EVERYBODY can see it!
4.) If you see a post of your friend cheating on his girlfriend, or you see a pic of your underage sister drinking pop up on your mini-feed, DON'T call them out of Facebook! That is tacky, uncouth, and they don't need you to comment on Facebook about it!
5.) Parents, now that you can get on Facebook, consider that you may find things out about your kids that you don't want to know--don't whine, rant, "yell," post, complain on Facebook. You are an adult--handle your issues with your kids as if you are an adult!
6.) If you post something, and somebody comments on it, initiating some sort of conflict on Facebook, be responsible enough to REMOVE the status/comment (your decision) and talk to that person directly...not over your status.
7.) Don't argue with somebody else over their comments on somebody else's post! That's their issue, not yours!
8.) Remember: Some stuff posted online is OPINION, not fact! Therefore, don't get your panties in a wad and take offense to it! You can argue facts, but opinions are another matter.
9.) Your status is NOT the medium to attack somebody else. Grow the hell up.
10.) Facebook chat is NOT an acceptable means of hashing out conflict! Grow a pair an talk to the person either on phone (not as bad, but still a poor means of addressing conflict), or talk to them in person (much better).
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So, in light of the fact that you can damage relationships (among other things) on Facebook, by not exercising a bit of discernment and maturity, think about what is necessary to post and what isn't necessary.
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