As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m in the process of setting up an alternate blog site, thanks to the growing threat of censorship and/or deletion on Big Tech blogging sites and facilities. To that end, the contents of this blog (including all the archives) are scheduled to be backed up and copied over… Continue reading No blog updates until Thursday
Tag: Internet
Lies, damned lies, and PayPal
It seems Paypal, after inserting both feet firmly into its corporate mouth, is trying to backtrack and do damage control. “An [Accepted Use Policy] notice recently went out in error that included incorrect information,” a PayPal spokesperson said. “PayPal is not fining people for misinformation and this language was never intended to be inserted… Continue reading Lies, damned lies, and PayPal
Mobile theme has changed from dark to light. What do you prefer?
Some weeks ago the theme on the mobile template for my blog changed from light to dark. Numerous readers complained that made it more difficult to read text, particularly highlighted items. I think I figured out how to change it back to a light background. If you’re using a mobile device, does that work… Continue reading Mobile theme has changed from dark to light. What do you prefer?
Remote work is a two-edged sword
The New York Post warns: “Remote work could cost Americans their jobs within decade, experts say“. Remote work may be a blessing for Americans who enjoy not having to commute to the office, but experts are warning that workers should be careful what they wish for because companies could easily hire someone overseas to… Continue reading Remote work is a two-edged sword
Technical difficulties with Blogger?
I’m sure many of my readers have seen comments on other blogs about how difficult some are finding it to post new articles. Some claim that Google is improving tweaking fiddling with its Blogger architecture, trying to improve it. The Silicon Graybeard wrote a lengthy article about it recently, to which I refer you… Continue reading Technical difficulties with Blogger?
Doing business in a technological environment…
Scott Adams nails it again! Click the image to be taken to a larger view at the Dilbert Web page. They were obviously trying to be moo-tivational… Peter
Let’s hear it for technology!
Scott Adams brings the snark in his “Dilbert” comic strip last Sunday. Click the image to be taken to a larger version at the strip’s Web page. I can only sympathize. I don’t use many apps on my smartphone, but it’s still infuriating to find how many of them require this, or that, or… Continue reading Let’s hear it for technology!
Trying to gauge reader support
Friends, it’s becoming more and more clear that Big Tech is censoring as many “free speech” outlets as it can. In response, several bloggers have already moved their blogs to Web sites and servers they own or control, or to service providers who are more independent. David Codrea did so with his “The War… Continue reading Trying to gauge reader support
A visual definition of Internet discussion forums
I recently came across this Foxes In Love comic from February 6 this year. It made me laugh. Click the image for a larger view at the comic’s Web page. I must admit, that’s one of the best pictorial depictions of Internet discussion and chat groups I’ve ever seen! Peter
Big Brother doesn’t need to censor you. Instead, he’ll bankrupt you.
Matt Taibbi points out that Paypal and others are acting to shut down funding for alternate media that are not “toeing the Party line” when it comes to the news of the day. In effect, they’re using financial sanctions to censor them. In the last week or so, the online payment platform PayPal without… Continue reading Big Brother doesn’t need to censor you. Instead, he’ll bankrupt you.