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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:21:03 +0000

[...] Bellware, whose publicly confrontational demeanor tends to cause friction at every turn. Despite poking fun at him from time to time on my blog, I respect Bellware and wish he was still blogging, but I have [...]

By: Caffeinated Coder » Blog Archive » Has Scott Forsaken Us?

Caffeinated Coder » Blog Archive » Has Scott Forsaken Us? — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:12:43 +0000

[...] he was just taking a break after the comment section of one of his recent posts devolved into the equivalent of a Jerry Spring episode. I had no idea that he was going to pack up his bags and leave codeBetter for good. What is even [...]

By: Russell Ball

Russell Ball — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:28:50 +0000

@Scott – three thoughts

1. Awesome domain name (http://scottic.us)
2. You really need a pithy short name for “anonymous thought police who lurk on my blog”. May I suggest “cowardly blurkers” or “thought blazzis”.
3. You really should offer a blogging insult self-defense course with Justice as your side-kick that you visually demonstrate your moves on. Picture this…(Scott addresses eager crowd) If anyone accuses you of “pseudo-intellectual negativity” (Justice throws weak punch), first you block with a “clever little anonymous blog coward” (Scott blocks punch) and then you counter with a “Take another handful of blue pills and go back to sleep” (Scott knees Justice in the groin)…(Justice falls to his knees gasping)…(crowd cheers wildly and begs for Scott to demonstrate it again)…
I think it would make a great demo. I, for one, would turn in a whole fistful of positive session reviews.

By: Russell Ball

Russell Ball — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:20:28 +0000

Scott – three thoughts
1. awesome domain name redirect (http://scottic.us)
2. You really need a good scotticusism for “anonymous thought police that lurk on my blog”. May I suggest “anonymous blurkers” or “thought blazzis”?
3. You should offer a blogging self-defense session at your next conference. You could physically demonstrate some of your insult counter-measures on Justice. Picture this…
(Scott addressing the audience) If someone throws a “pseudo intellectual negativity” comment your way (Justice throws a punch), first you block with a “clever little anonymous blog coward” (Scott blocks Justice’s weak punch) and then counter with a “Take another handful of blue pills and go back to sleep.” (Scott knees Justice in groin)…(Justice falls to knees gasping)…(crowd cheers and begs for more)… I think it would be a very popular session.

By: Russell Ball

Russell Ball — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:07:41 +0000

@Justice – If you add cameras, security guards,and some midget transvestites, then I think you could have the makings of a hit reality TV show. THAT is the fastest way to bring ALT.NET to the masses!

By: Russell Ball

Russell Ball — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:59:57 +0000

@Frankfurter – Yes, I myself am organizing a candle-light vigil in anticipation of said post.

By: Scott Bellware

Scott Bellware — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:59:13 +0000

Justice,

I think you've inverted the roles in your depiction.

I set out to offer a cultural criticism, not to go mano-a-mano in the sphere. Yep, it set off the anonymous thought police who lurk my blog, and I obliged in kind when it got fun.

By: frankfurter

frankfurter — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:53:06 +0000

I’m still waiting on the response. Have to wait for a whole new post. I’ve literally gotten nothing done today in anticipation of said post!

By: Justice~!

Justice~! — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:10:12 +0000

I think I’m going to take this tactic but bring it to its next level – ad-hominem attacks on the *audience* during presentations.

“Are you sure MVC works this way?”
“Did anybody ask you, FAT BOY??? WHOOOOOOOO” (struts down the aisle)