Raiders of the Lost App

Years ago, I found an online web-based chat site called BananaChat. This was one of the first of its kind. You would sign in, create a username, and chat on The Balcony. If you wanted a private chat you could “go to another room”—but as I recall, everyone on The Balcony could read your interactions,Continue reading “Raiders of the Lost App”

Promises, Promises

Pardon me if I continue to rail against the false promises of large sums of money from mobile game apps. I begin with this image: They give you $3000 just to sign up? That sounds great! Wait…what’s the small font/fine print at the bottom? I wonder if that’s a disclaimer? Or just contradicts the aboveContinue reading “Promises, Promises”

Old Fashioned Speller

Maybe spelling, grammar, and accuracy just don’t matter anymore. Maybe no one cares if “Paris in the the Spring” has two “the’s.” Who really needs punctuation when texting? Of course I think we all do. Do you want me to understand what you’re trying to say? Then proofread. And nowhere is this lack of careContinue reading “Old Fashioned Speller”