OddThinking

In 1995, I read a scientific paper in a journal – a real, live, on-the-shelf-in-a-library journal – that was to become the article that I have cited the most, ever.

Here’s what I want in an Open Source license…

Deep down I fear that one day, I will be outed.

Despite my best efforts to bleat reassurances that I believe that the English language is fluid and changing, and there is no point pretending that there is one correct way to speak it, some linguist is one day going to point at me and yell “Hey! Wait a minute! He’s not a descriptivist! He’s a damn prescriptivist! Get him!”

I will be travelling to the United States soon, for the first time in many years. I am surprised at the strength of my objections to one small inconvenience being foisted upon me during my journey.

If someone tells you a guy is gay, what are the chances they are right?

I think we need to keep an eye on our reactions to swear words, and keep our responses in proportion to the damage that is being done by them.

I stumbled across the No NoFollow wiki site, and learnt a few lessons.

Hey Mr. Windows Application Install-Script Developer, can I have a chat with you for a moment?

Bloglines, a web-based feed-aggregator has invited people to blog their feedback on their application (and on other products).

I’ll take the bait. I’ll admit to using Bloglines, and provide some feedback here.

If you are ever told to trust your instincts or to avoid making assumptions, ignore that advice.