GoDaddy, SOPA, And My Stance
There is something to be said with what is going on in this world today, or even in this country. A lot of our freedoms have been taken away or are threatened currently and it is disgusting. What do you expect though, with our government bought and sold, the news media, bought and sold. Really the only thing that is real is the internet, where people can create and develop, but that is under threat right now because of legislation. SOPA and PROTECT-IP are two laws that are trying to get passed that would end our "free internet" without reasonable reasons why. It is the typical play of copyright infringement and to 'protect the citizens'.
I was surprised when I found that GoDaddy supported and even helped drafting the bill. A lot of other people were pissed too, thus today being boycott GoDaddy day because of their support. This includes transferring your domains, hosting, and all business from them. As being their customer, of course I joined in transferring. Sure it was a hassle, but worth it to me.
Transfering Domain/Hosting Off Of Godaddy
Since they initially drafted and supported SOPA (thought withdrew, but no word on PIP). So there might be down time.
New AIM Released: Version 1.0.0.3?
As being an AOL instant messenger user since it was released so many years ago I have always been interested in the new versions that come out. Sure most of my friends have moved on into other things like Facebook chat, but I still kept using AIM for the mere nostalgic value and curiosity of the newer versions of the programs.
I actually recently dropped my AIM client because my internet kept dropping out (the one time I buy a bloody Netgear router). I realized that Google Voice was a fine "client" for when I am at my computer, and just made my screen names mobile. Well, the ones that I didn't delete (did you know you can actually delete AIM screen names now?)
When I heard about the new version of AIM, I had to install it. IT was apparently a whole new redesign, and from what I read, a minimalist design. Upon installing it asked "Do you want to install AIM 1.0.0.3? The Fuck? Last I checked it was at 7.5.x
Yes, it's true, this are trying their second attempt at refreshing the client (first attempt was AIM Triton 1.0). But this time around, something is missing, something that has been with AIM since AOL the beginning, and a part of AOL since 4.0 was in beta. The Running man.
LinkedIn: Use Or Lose?
As I have been continuing this journey of cutting out the excess e-fat that I have accumulated over the years, one of the most standard fights is social networking. Facebook made a lot of sense to cut first because it was nothing more than useless spam that added no value in my life. Google+ was to be the next social network I cut, even though I am so new to it (and it is still in its infancy), merely because it is nothing more than another Facebook. Yet, I began following the Occupy movement on it. Twitter, I figured, would be the social network I would never lose because of how easy it is to stream news, and isn't like my Google Reader where I have over 1,000 unread items (that I feel compelled to read!)
Then comes LinkedIn, the "professional" social network. I always defined LinkedIn as a different social network, much like how twitter is a different one compared to Facebook. It was more... professional? The idea makes sense, as it gives people someplace to post their 'résumé' and make connections. But how efficient is LinkedIn in building your résumé, finding new opportunities, and advancing your career?
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One Month Of Being Facebook Free
I will admit, sadly, that this is probably the longest I have gone without facebook after it became the social network to be on. But being off of facebook for so long while the whole world uses it, how am I doing? fine? nope, GREAT actually...
I have a lot more time on my hands to do a lot more of what I wanted instead of wasting time on facebook looking at status updates that I couldn't care less about. I also have been able to follow up on my Google reader and streamline my twitter with information on things I care about. I did dropped facebook right before they started all the changes, so I will admit I am curious about the changes. Just a little curious... (not enough to make me want to open a new account)
For a while I was actually considering dropping my Google+ Account too... that is until I began following the Occupy movement. Google+ has been such a good tool of information along with Twitter.
For a long time I have been struggling with my Facebook account, much like I have been struggling with my Myspace account before, trying to figure out if it actually adds value to my life and if I am only keeping it because everyone else uses it.
Being on Facebook since roughly around 2006 and carrying some 3 profiles at one time, I came to realize that nothing really good came out of Facebook with the exception of being able to stream page updates much like twitter, but with more detail and able to like or comment right away. Besides that, nothing good or of value really came from Facebook. I have gotten to the point where I hid (almost) all my "friends" status updates, particularly because they posted things I couldn't care less about and just seemed to spam my News Feed with their noise. So after I began hiding status updates, I notice that my news feed has drastically slowed down, and I began going on Facebook less and less. I also started looking for twitter or RSS alternatives to the pages I was following.
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