BlueDev

BlueDev

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Reply to Nature's Perfect Noise in Misc JoeUser Forums

The sound of nature is truly a panacea for the troubled soul. Heck, it is great when you aren't troubled as well. I have said it before, never underestimate the power of being outside.

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Reply to Anonymity breeds arrogance in Blogging JoeUser Forums

JillUser and dharmagirl-Don't worry, I think that there are those (like myself) who really and truly do appreciate the honesty we find in your work. It is that candor that is endearing. I just fear that far too often people allow their anonymity to embolden them to forget the basic principles of respect and decency.

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Reply to Anonymity breeds arrogance in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the kind replies! I think I had mulled this idea around for a while, but suddenly today it just sort of became both obvious and easy to put into words. I hope I can avoid falling into that trap.

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Anonymity breeds arrogance in Blogging JoeUser Forums

In my years of navigating the ofttimes murky waters of the net I have noticed an interesting phenomenon. It is one that can be seen at just about any forum, BB, Usenet group, IRC channel, and so on. In fact it only takes a quick glance over a random sampling of threads here at good old Joe User to see this phenomenon in action. And it is such a simple principle rea

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Reply to My 2 Cents About Blogs in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Great article Jill. Very good points as well. Hopefully it can serve as a reminder for us all to both be respectful and enjoy our own blogs.

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Reply to Cracking the top 100 in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the kind words Dan, er Buddha. I will certainly keep on blogging. I certainly do respect you "senior bloggers". Hmm, senior blogger, that could be taken a couple ways. ;)

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Reply to Iron Chef America has begun in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

My wife and I managed to catch the episode with Batali vs. Morimoto. It was quite entertaining. But I miss the crazy dude who bites the yellow pepper. I told my wife that you have to be unbelievably, incredibly cool to be able to make the wacky expressions he does and still be cool as ice.

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Reply to I Went Crazy Again Today Looking For A Strand To Climb in Blogging JoeUser Forums

To be honest I am not familiar with any of the songs you posted, so I cannot comment on those. But I have always found Neil Peart's lyrics to be very poetic. Here is an example. "Different Strings"-Rush Who's come to slay the dragon? Come to watch him fall? Making arrows out of pointed words Giant killers at the call? Too much fuss and bother Too much contradiction and confusion Peel away the mystery

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Cracking the top 100 in Blogging JoeUser Forums

So, due to numerous posts in the last little bit I had the joy of watching my ranking rise from around 160 to an even 100 (at the time of this writing). I have had a bit more to say as of late, mostly my new "Song of the Day" articles, as well as posting some short fiction of my own, but also the occasional personal article. So I thought I would take a glanc

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Supernova part VI in Fiction JoeUser Forums

Supernova part VI Our technology and that of the Goran were so evenly matched that, while battles were won, neither side scored any major victory. Nevertheless, twenty-five years of intergalactic warfare requires billions of lives. One could say I was fortunate. Not every young man can be sent off to battle, there would be no future populatio

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Reply to Help the JoeUser illiterate in Misc JoeUser Forums

I haven't tried to do anything fancy here yet, but the "External URL" will let you put a link to another website in. Hope that helps at least a little.

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Reply to Asia in Music JoeUser Forums

It has been a long time since I listened to Asia, but I remember their sound just being big. I mean huge. It just had this fun, over the top sound to it that made it instantly engaging. Thanks for reminding me of them.

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Reply to Karma In Effect. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Congrats dharma! It is always heartwarming to see stupid and petty behavior self-destruct.

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Supernova part V in Fiction JoeUser Forums

Supernova part V I never thought the Goran looked particularly menacing, tall, gangly beings with a tight coat of hair of various colors, faces almost feline. But the news mods painted them as the most horrible of beasts. I went to sleep every night for years paralyzed by the fear of awakening to see the felinesque visage of a Goran, muzzle we

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Reply to Iron Chef America has begun in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I love "Iron Chef" and was intrigued by the possibility of this version of "Iron Chef America". Didn't get a chance to see it last night, but hopefully will catch it soon.

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Reply to Sagging, now to be against the law? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

You know, I am all about a respectable amount of modesty in clothing. But legislation of this sort just enters the realm or pure idiocy. It makes me more than a little sick to now that the tax dollars of those in LA are funding this sort of stupidity.

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Reply to How does one deal in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Hah, no, you aren't the only one. I have had co-workers, classmates, and other associates that inspired thoughts of brutal violence. It took some time, but I finally got to the point that I realized that even the thoughts and dreams (oh how sweet they were!) of violence were more than that person was worth. Best of luck. I am sure you can do it.

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