I recall being introduced to omegle about a year ago, when I was bored and wanted something to do. It's one of those sites that pairs you up with a random person from who-knows-where, and you just start chattin' it up.
I had the unfortunate scenario of talking to two 4channers in a row (wow; Firefox considers "4channers" an actual word). The first linked me to a mudkip (that's a Pokemon, for anyone who's asking) site that just wouldn't close, causing me to shut down my computer. The second randomly said something about butt-touching. Talk about awkward.
As a result, I have learned the lessons of online correspondence, especially with someone you don't know. I would recommend that people stay away. (Then again, you could shut me up with all these papers about the statistics of online dating or something.)
Showing posts with label This and That. Show all posts
Showing posts with label This and That. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Headphones
Yesterday night, my headphones broke when I tried to remove them. I know, I know--you're probably thinking I have a big head (in more ways than one).
These headphones have been with me the past few years, ever since I received them for Christmas one day. I loved them--they're Bose, too--and they were comfortable and gave me a great sound experience.
The thing is, they snapped right where the earpiece connects to the middle part. That means it's a bitch at the least to glue on, not that it worked. Now my headset is "hanging on by a thread" (not really, but it may as well be one), as they say. More like green duct tape. It keeps unfastening, but it's better than glue that doesn't work.
I may have to look up where the nearest glue gun is.
These headphones have been with me the past few years, ever since I received them for Christmas one day. I loved them--they're Bose, too--and they were comfortable and gave me a great sound experience.
The thing is, they snapped right where the earpiece connects to the middle part. That means it's a bitch at the least to glue on, not that it worked. Now my headset is "hanging on by a thread" (not really, but it may as well be one), as they say. More like green duct tape. It keeps unfastening, but it's better than glue that doesn't work.
I may have to look up where the nearest glue gun is.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
The Power of Laziness
I'm astounded at how many people don't like to read anymore. I've heard countless statements, including "I was always taught to make webpages simple, because people are too lazy to scroll down," or "If there aren't any pretty pictures, I won't bother reading this article." Where's all the fun in that?
Take video games, for instance. The good ol' text adventure games require you to memorize and to envision a world that has a limited number of consequences. They're pretty nifty. On the other hand, it's all text, and so warrants a little more attention than, say, swinging a sword with the WiiMote.
It's not fair to the author, who's obviously (or not so obviously) spent a lot of time writing about this-and-that for the reader. A few pictures of okay quality are easy. The written part is much harder, both to create and, apparently, to digest.
Take video games, for instance. The good ol' text adventure games require you to memorize and to envision a world that has a limited number of consequences. They're pretty nifty. On the other hand, it's all text, and so warrants a little more attention than, say, swinging a sword with the WiiMote.
It's not fair to the author, who's obviously (or not so obviously) spent a lot of time writing about this-and-that for the reader. A few pictures of okay quality are easy. The written part is much harder, both to create and, apparently, to digest.
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