Category Archives: Technology

I oppose SOPA and PIPA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Ian

The SOPA and PIPA bills: Yet more examples of Big Money influencing politics to skew laws in their favor, not caring what damage is done. Bad for the internet, bad for ideas. I’ve contacted my congressman and senators already. If … Continue reading →

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Google heard me

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Ian

Looks like someone at Google may be following this blog… Or at least they read this post. 8-]

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The Amazon Content Management System

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Ian

Just a random thought here: Now that Amazon offers file storage, a database, and customizable virtual servers all as scalable web services, how long do you think it will be until they or someone else creates a Drupal-like content management … Continue reading →

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The things we take for granted (addendum)

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Ian

Coincidentally, I just read a recent Ethan Zuckerman post on a similar issue of gradually making objectionable practices seem normal: Facebook in cahoots with merchants, luring you into announcing your recent purchases to your entire Facebook social network.

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The things we take for granted

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Ian

I think it connects to my earlier blog entries about normalcy… But it’s got a new twist: a slow evolution to our sense of what is “normal”, and therefore acceptable, can be insidious. Continue reading →

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