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Living Room / Fox Sends DMCA Takedown To Google To Remove Link To DMCA Takedown Sent By Fox

« Last post by wraith808 on March 10, 2011, 12:19 PM »

http://www.techdirt....edown-sent-fox.shtml

I can't stop laughing at this!  It shows just *how* overzealous they are...   it seems that takedown notices now breed from this example...

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General Software Discussion / Re: A New Name for StackOverflow

« Last post by wraith808 on March 10, 2011, 10:54 AM »

So... Do they really expect me to create a new account for each subdomain?

I have an account with Stack Overflow. But if I try to login to Stack Exchange then it tells me my Open ID is new and it says I'm going to be creating a new account.

EDIT: Found this http://blog.stackove...-network-auto-login/ but I'm still trying to figure out how to get it to work.

-Deozaan (March 09, 2011, 07:15 PM)

I didn't have a problem on any of the sub sites, but on the main site, I did.  I never found a resolution... I'll take a look at your link when I have time, and see if I can get it to work (I'm using my own openid on my own server... that's one feature I wish DC would add- the ability to use OpenID).

EDIT: What problem are you having with the link?  My problem was that it said that it was creating a new account, so I got a bit paranoid about losing my rep/accounts.  But I went ahead and did it, and it worked.

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Living Room / Re: Should ebook users have any rights?

« Last post by wraith808 on March 10, 2011, 10:46 AM »

Librarians and Readers against DRM

http://www.techdirt....ns-against-drm.shtml

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by wraith808 on March 09, 2011, 05:14 PM »

It seems like a lot of FUD, because there's a resistance to anyone monetizing software through ads.  A bad state of things, as I think there's a right way, and a wrong way, and it should be a legitimate way to monetize software development.

-wraith808 (March 09, 2011, 02:48 PM)

Might want to read the article I linked to before you assume it's FUD. OC does not do things the way most "monetizing" add-in software does. And the guys operating the freeware review site I mentioned aren't Nervous-Nellie sensationalist type bloggers either.

There's a legitimate concern surrounding OC in particular - which has nothing to do with software authors wanting to make some money from their efforts. So let's focus on this specific software and not get sidetracked.

-40hz (March 09, 2011, 03:31 PM)

I did read the article- now when you linked, and before when App first published it.  It does have points, and does give useful information.  But a lot of the rampant almost fanatical negativity was, and still is FUD.  Not in an intentionally negative way, but certain inflammatory terms used automatically trigger certain responses in readers, and at that point rational discussion of the salient points go out of the window in a lot of cases.

However, why people who are looking for sales don't just release their app as trialware will always be a mystery to me. Unless, of course, it's because the market has made it clear it doesn't consider the app worth paying for to begin with - hence the author's need to "monetize" as opposed to sell it.

Note too that Microsoft is flagging OC as adware/spyware. And nobody is more committed to the concept of having people pay to use software than they are. Draw whatever conclusions you will from that. But I don't think FUD can legitimately be one of them.
 

-40hz (March 09, 2011, 03:31 PM)

Because there's always more than one way to monetize anything, and looking at only one revenue stream as the source of income for your application will put you at a disadvantage from the start?  For some applications, this seems like a better way to take advantage of revenue streams than charging for them- perhaps because while the app is worth the money, the sector it's target at isn't one that's easy to break into/willing to pay for software?  Or a myriad of other reasons...

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General Software Discussion / Re: What the hell is OpenCandy?

« Last post by wraith808 on March 09, 2011, 02:48 PM »

It seems like a lot of FUD, because there's a resistance to anyone monetizing software through ads.  A bad state of things, as I think there's a right way, and a wrong way, and it should be a legitimate way to monetize software development.

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General Software Discussion / A New Name for StackOverflow

« Last post by wraith808 on March 09, 2011, 09:07 AM »

http://blog.stackove...ith-surprise-ending/

I didn't know that StackOverflow had so many child sites!  They aren't really renaming the site, just changing the name of the parent company to StackExchange.  But there are some really good Q&A sites that I hadn't even heard of before... a few of the topics that I signed up for that interested me: Role-Playing Games, Board Games, Code Review, Gaming... and that's just the tip of the iceberg!  I figured I'd post this here in case anyone else was unaware of the number of sites under that umbrella, and was interested in the topic.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Fundraiser ONE-A-DAY Planning Calendar, Please Volunteer

« Last post by wraith808 on March 08, 2011, 10:51 AM »

I'm trying to get something done- just haven't said anything because I'm not sure if I will have it by the end of the month.  I actually have a couple of things in progress that I'm hoping to get done.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 07, 2011, 09:16 PM »

because I am concerned about the site.

I don't want to see this site brought down as so many have been by sock puppets who are unwilling to have reasoned, rational, respectful conversations and be held accountable for their words and actions

-wraith808 (March 07, 2011, 08:46 PM)

Tell me how uploading an maintenance release of an app that has been here since 2005 show we are being any respectful to our donors? Are we not now already taking the donations for granted?

-lotusrootstarch (March 07, 2011, 09:03 PM)

Perhaps you are taking the donations for granted, but as someone who pays out of his own pocket for a site that several people use, I can tell you that I'm sure mouser isn't taking them for granted.  Again, you are looking at it as a singular service for pay, and that's not what it is at all.  The 31 days of events is to highlight the fundraiser, not to pay for funds.  If you get into that logic, then they are not donations, are they?

And don't think I don't see that you re-purposed the words that I wrote, instead of taking them in the spirit that they were given.  Your style of debate is pretty sketchy.  More dodge and avoid rather than attempt to understand at all.  What is the purpose in such a discourse if there is not a two-way flow of information and ideas?

But, let's let that slide.  As mouser said, this has degenerated to the point that there's no productivity or value from the conversation (or lack thereof).

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 07, 2011, 08:46 PM »

wraith808:

If you honestly feel right about the lack of progress over 6 years, posting maintenance as something new (new as in refreshingly or innovatively new, as defined by most normal people) during a publicly advertised fundraiser event such as this, then as I said I have no issues with you and am not bound to answer any of your questions -- we live in the different worlds and there should not have been such exchanges.

-lotusrootstarch (March 07, 2011, 08:18 PM)

You continue to do that.  If I don't agree with you then I am a hidebound fanboy.  That's a black and white I cannot abide.  There are things that could be updated, and improvements that could be made.  That is the nature of life- nothing is perfect.  There always needs to be change.  But you do not throw out what is right blindly for the sake of change- that is as bad as (or worse than) stagnation.  There is also the bald reality that merely keeping such a site going has costs.  That's what this fundraiser is about.

But we do live in the same world- the world of DonationCoder.  And as a part of the community, such conversations are my concern, because I am concerned about the site.  If you only want to talk to mouser, PM him.  If you want to have a public discourse, then you have to deal with the questions that come of it.  I don't want to see this site brought down as so many have been by sock puppets who are unwilling to have reasoned, rational, respectful conversations and be held accountable for their words and actions- as you've said the purpose of this s/n is.  Words and actions without repercussions lead to a sense that you don't have to respect the others around you, nor their opinions.  It also leads to the downfall of community as that sense of belonging disappears in the face of righteous battles that are really over nothing, as the most important part of any community is the members of the community, not the features of its site.

You've inferred that I was naive before, when I talked about going to Mouser or a mod about your problem with getting banned.  And perhaps, in your eyes I was.  But I have faith (as far as this site goes) in the people that I've had discourse with over the past few years.  And that is the reason that any problems that I have had, I've brought out openly- because such difference and discussions help to build the strength of the community.  To place the onus for any words on another identity is to dodge this, to the detriment of all involved.

You've had some good points, some not so clear points, and some offbase (IMO) points.  But a lot of this has been obscured by the the manner in which things were brought forth.  It shouldn't be about that, but it's all irrevocably intertwined.  So your methods and your tone are obscuring your message in the minds of many people that you're attempting to talk to- many of the people who would help to implement the suggestions.  So perhaps the focus shouldn't be so much on the message, but on the people?

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 07, 2011, 08:11 PM »

wraith808: move on.

I know some members here are saying "why should we change for the sake of change?", now I say if we are to host an event only to strain our resources/enthusiasm to the point that we need to post this as something new -- why did we do such an event in the first place, just for the sake of hosting an event?

-lotusrootstarch (March 07, 2011, 07:46 PM)

Why do you say move on?  Why are you so unwilling to answer anything posed to you, but continue to level the exact same arguments over and over.  Changes won't happen overnight, nor for the sake of change.  But still you continue to pick... why don't you take the same advice?

Mouser has already said why we had the event.  NPR and other organizations that have expenses and depend on the largesse of those that use the services do a lot *less*.  You have the event for the sake of supporting the infrastructure already in place, and not for any other reason.  You don't ask for donations in exchange for anything.  Donations are given as people see the value of the service in question.  To do otherwise is to imply that you are exchanging services for money, and that's not what Donation Coder is about as I've seen.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 07, 2011, 07:38 PM »

We were discussing here and here the idea of doing a special new-app-per-day or new-minireview-per-day event during the month of March to celebrate the fundraiser.


What I thought would make a little more sense and be a little more manageable and easy to convey is the new idea, SOMETHING-NEW-EACH-DAY of the fundraiser.

So the goal will be to each day have something new, either a new app, coding snack, mini-review, giveaway, screencast, software update, etc.

So we have 31 days to fill, and maybe we can actually try to build a little calendar here to try to get people to help volunteer for days, and i will work to fill in when no one steps up.

-mouser (February 27, 2011, 08:59 PM)

Note the bolded part.  And what's this we thing?  Have you pledged something under your other name?  I don't think I've seen you pledge...

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Living Room / Re: Note taking Methods and Software

« Last post by wraith808 on March 06, 2011, 11:09 PM »

Pagico: www.pagico.com

-timns (March 06, 2011, 01:50 PM)

Though I use OneNote, Evernote, and GoBinder for the most part, Pagico looks pretty interesting.

Thanks for the link!

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 06, 2011, 09:26 PM »

ROFLMAO looks like some mod got trigger happy a while ago and banned my lotus username:

I can't remember how many times mouser actually asked mods not to ban people and not to stifle free speech. It's quite counter-productive and benefits no one (check my comment on the link):

http://www.techsuppo...goodie-every-day.htm
 (see attachment in previous post)

-banmenot (March 06, 2011, 08:07 PM)

If you're actually concerned with improving the site, then why air dirty laundry like this on some other site?  Why not contact mouser directly?  I'm sure you know he doesn't condone this as long as you've been around- you even say so above.  Are you trying to help or hurt?  Because such perceptions on another site are sure to hurt...  I now really do question your intent.

-wraith808 (March 06, 2011, 08:24 PM)

People out there has the right to know that over the years we have developed such a censorship. Actions of the mods do reflect the much of mentality of the site, after all most of them are the very senior members on this forum, are they not?

No need to hide the dirt, no need to even try.

-lotusrootstarch (March 06, 2011, 08:30 PM)

It could have been an error, it could have been any number of things.  But did you even *try* to contact a mod (or better yet, mouser) before posting that?

Though I have been one of the people who wondered why you posted under a pseudonym, I'm now very glad that you did.  I consider the regular members of DC above this pettiness, and it would make me very sad to know that this kind of behavior would come from one of the people I've come to respect (if not know... this shows how little we truly know anyone on the internet ).

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 06, 2011, 08:26 PM »

The only thing I'm personally not sure of is how to implement the feedback process and systems.

-JavaJones (March 06, 2011, 02:54 PM)

Why does this have to be the one stop shop for all of this?  We've been using redmine for a while with pretty good results- why not just link to the redmine area from the software directory?  Perhaps even remove the ability to comment, since this is to be a directory, and instead direct comments to the forum?

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 06, 2011, 08:24 PM »

ROFLMAO looks like some mod got trigger happy a while ago and banned my lotus username:

I can't remember how many times mouser actually asked mods not to ban people and not to stifle free speech. It's quite counter-productive and benefits no one (check my comment on the link):

http://www.techsuppo...goodie-every-day.htm
 (see attachment in previous post)

-banmenot (March 06, 2011, 08:07 PM)

If you're actually concerned with improving the site, then why air dirty laundry like this on some other site?  Why not contact mouser directly?  I'm sure you know he doesn't condone this as long as you've been around- you even say so above.  Are you trying to help or hurt?  Because such perceptions on another site are sure to hurt...  I now really do question your intent.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 06, 2011, 10:30 AM »

^ Sounds like a good compromise.  Thanks for taking this on app!

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 04, 2011, 08:21 AM »

Design/development by committee just never works.

-Veign (March 04, 2011, 08:17 AM)

Again, point.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 03, 2011, 01:31 PM »

IMO if App had done a Wordpress based website it would probably work great for years and bring much joy to the community instead this being in discussions for months, development for a year (if a solution is chosen where solid development work is required) and in the end maybe have something that works but is difficult to maintain by a non-developer.

If someone is ready, willing and able to provide a solid solution what's the harm on taking them up on it.  Put your trust in what they will deliver and be happy to have something better (maybe perfect).  Hell, just getting someone to volunteer to complete an entire project is difficult, don't pass it up.

Think of it this way: what ever is delivered probably buys you years to work on other things.

Just my .02

-Veign (March 03, 2011, 01:05 PM)

He has a point.  And not just the ones on his avatar.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 03, 2011, 12:49 PM »

^ This is one of those times where design by community decision leads to more indecision and no work done.  I think that a real priority needs to be established, even if just as general as (a) work towards immediate benefit or (b) work towards a long term goal, i.e updating the platform and such.  I don't think that either is wrong, but it should definitely frame any conversations, and reduce such frustrations as app is experiencing.

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Site/Forum Features / Re: Shortcomings of DC and How to Improve

« Last post by wraith808 on March 03, 2011, 12:46 PM »

So no change just for the sake of change -- we don't have the time for such stuff.

-mouser (March 03, 2011, 12:08 PM)

This x1000.  And it should be the driving mantra during any changes- IMO they should be linked back to a purpose that either (a) mouser has prioritized or (b) has been pointed out and affirmed by more than one person as a priority requirement for some tangible reason.

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Living Room / Re: Gmail accidentally resets some accounts

« Last post by wraith808 on March 03, 2011, 09:44 AM »

A free solution to backing up not only gmail, but a lot of other mail options.

http://www.mailstore.../mailstore-home.aspx

(from http://gigaom.com/co...up-my-gmail-account/)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Serial Key Storage for Windows

« Last post by wraith808 on March 02, 2011, 02:53 PM »

It's tiny, reliable, and does one thing extremely well - which makes it a perfect app for portable use. Everything is stored in the executable so there's no separate datafile to go looking for. Sweet!
 (see attachment in previous post)

fSekrit is a small application for keeping securely encrypted notes. These notes are truly stand-alone; the editor program and your note are merged together into a tiny self-contained program file, bypassing the need to install a special application to view your data. This makes fSekrit ideal for keeping encrypted notes on, for example, USB flash drives.

Luck!

-40hz (February 25, 2011, 06:05 AM)

I just realized that you have obscured the directory, but not the keys!  Will that be problematic?

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 02, 2011, 01:10 PM »

I use it on my site, and it's not been a big deal, maintenance wise.  As far as the future direction (or lack thereof), I haven't really paid attention, but without that larger dialogue, and with where we are in regards to the forums, I made that suggestion based on the fact that the integration is already there, so it would seem to be the path of least resistance/most compatibility with the current platform.

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Developer's Corner / Re: Discussion of CMS suggestions for the DC software directory

« Last post by wraith808 on March 02, 2011, 12:00 PM »

Another possibility is modifying something that integrates with SMF, like tinyportal.

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Living Room / Re: The March 2011 6th Anniversary Fundraiser Has Begun! Cheer for Victory Thread

« Last post by wraith808 on March 01, 2011, 09:03 PM »

I love this place. Will donate the second week of March. Just finished putting LibreOffice over the top. My nips are tingly! Oh wait, that's TMI.

 

-zridling (March 01, 2011, 08:41 PM)

Thanks for keeping us abreast...

-timns (March 01, 2011, 08:42 PM)

Are you trying to out-pun Chris?