Ramblings of a Mad Man

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According to Wikipedia, 'Web 2.0' is a phrase coined by O'Reilly Media in 2003 and popularized by the first Web 2.0 conference in 2004.

Until November of 2006, I had never heard of Web 2.0 and to be blunt I was not even remotely interested in writing a, "GASP", blog.  In the spring of 2007 that changed as I created, my first blog/RSS feed titled, "The Colour Blind Photographer". I would have done so sooner but personally, up to that particular time in my life I felt that blogs were for girls, only girls keep diaries. I had discovered my feminine side… besides, a Colour Blind Photographer, who in their right mind would admit to such a handicap let alone blog about it.

I was, to that point in time, a staunch believer in what I know now to be static web sites, without all the needless flash and fancy ad banners. I liked my web sites simple yet alluring with enticing images and well placed wordage. Like a voluptuous woman, showing just enough skin to give me a taste of what lay beneath the surface, while leaving plenty of room for my imagination to run rampant.

Being a Canadian male, I am now happy to say that I am a slave to web 2.0 technology and all her trimmings, in a positive way. Yes, I am one of the sixty-four percent of Canadians, as outlined in a recent Angus Reid poll, which reads my email daily; in fact, my email is automatically checked every 15 minutes. Yes, Google makes my world go around as do Twitter, Facebook, Skype and the many other social programs I have graciously being introduced to by my technological gurus on the popular PacificIT Skype chat, with whom I am honoured to be affiliated.

The majority of the credit for my enlightenment, with all due respect, goes to my mentor, Robert Sanzalone of pacificIT who was a facilitator at business course I was taking called Successful Contracting and Consulting, in the fall of 2006, in Vancouver. Robert and I met once again in February 2007 over coffee for a 1-hour consultation that turned into a three-hour technological smorgasbord of ideas from which I have never recovered as I became entangled in the web of web 2.0 technology and other shiny objects on the internet.

While I would like to point out, I do not use a blackberry or even my cell phone to access the internet. I don't have to as I work from home with my desktop and laptop; both always connected, wired 24/7 much to the chagrin of my understanding and, most times, supportive wife. In addition, I am not one of the eighty percent between the ages of 18 to 34 as pointed out in recent polls; I wish but those days are long gone for me. I am in my late fifties and soon eligible for early retirement; but I don't want to, "YET"! Technology has too much to offer and the challenges of learning are too much to pass up.

I do not have any degrees in technology under my belt with multiples of diplomas hanging precariously off the walls.

My initial introduction to the internet was through a young 14-year-old hacker who assisted me in setting up my computer the first time I ever ventured online. As he nurtured, and I blundered, my experience grew and like all things in my life I continued to learn by hands on experiences and still do. I became the new master of crash and burn…

This old dog, to this day, still refuses to rely on the archaic methods of doing business. Placing an ad in the yellow pages or the local paper in hopes of finding potential customers to me is a fool's way of not wanting to maintain a business to begin with. If you cannot grasp technology and move with the flow into the new reality then you might as well roll over and die.

I taught myself the latter philosophy while employed by a major renovation firm in Vancouver where I grew from being a lowly mall show specialist to Office Administrator and eventually the companies IT support and Information Manager in just a short nine years. I did so as the following song implies, by Frank Sinatra [Recorded December 30, 1968, Hollywood]

"… And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and ev'ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way"

"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause." 

I do not write fancy, using that entirely new lingo, ARP's, API's and my shoe is a shoe, not a ShoePhone like Maxwell Smart's, and how did a talk show become a TalkShoe talk about bad grammar.

I always play my music live, I mean how you can play a song if it is dead.

"Oh, hello John…"  "What am I doing, I am just sitting here listening to some dead music."  Hello…, it makes perfect sense to me!  My music is alive otherwise how would I hear it? So my question is why use the term, "listening to live music?"

BlogTalkRadio, now talk about multitasking. I mean you actually get to write your blog, talk to your friends and listen to the radio at the same time… Sound like something my daughter would do while doing her homework… Personally, I could never understand that concept… I am going to have to have a little chat with my mentor to see if he can decipher that concept for me. Mind you, he calls Tokyo on his talking shoe so maybe I should wait on that. Meanwhile perhaps I can find a cure for his ailment. I can see the headline now, "Old Geezer discovers cure for Talking Shoe syndrome, news at eleven…"

Now you can participate on Grasshopper with Chris Brogan. What, now we ride bugs for entertainment, as if we do not have enough problems with regular sized pests.

Okay so I stretched things a bit, so sue me. In reality, I do understand most of what is going on. I say most because I am still learning, and will readily continue to do so.

I also comprehend that the internet and more so web 2.0 technology and all its constantly evolving bells and whistles is NOT just for the youth. It is for anyone who still can breathe and lift their arms up and hit the little shining keys on their keyboards, just like me.

Web 2.0 is not just for those who want to keep up with the Jones's, personally I like the Smith's better, and more importantly, it is for knowledge thirsty individuals who want to be successful in both life and business.

I may not have my youth, but I do have the drive to learn and be in tune with the new reality of technology and its place in our lives. Move over kiddies, there is a new big older kid in town. In fact I would like to challenge all you out there who are over 40 and have never experimented with a computer to open your eyes and your minds and embrace the new reality. Be a part of the scene, grow, and help others grow from your experiences… If you are going to sit around on your haunch anyway why not do something that will stimulate your mind in the process. You will not be sorry!

Well, have you started YOUR blog yet? Have you!

This post was written for Profy iPhone competition by Allan Herman, Owner of Creative Visual Marketing Services, photography consultant and author of The Color Blind Photographer. Write your own Web 2.0-related guest post on the topic of your choice to get one of 4 iPhones we have remaining!

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  • Wow…what a ramble…. :)

    Whoever thought the internet was just for the youth is arrogant in his thinking. Used wisely, the internet is a marvelous machine.
    I often still use the Yellow Pages though when I am looking for local businesses.

    Like yourself, I also don’t use a phone or blackberry to keep connected to the internet. I have a life outside of the internet and I think it still important to dabble in the real world also.
    However….in the case of marketing and photography, the internet is an invaluable tool. You certainly are “with the times”.

  • I agree that computers and the internet are an important part of today’s society, unfortunately. While it is supposed to help businesses advance and become more efficient it also has the tendency to detract from healthy human face-to-face relationships, which I personally find very valuable. I was raised doing everything with pen and paper and find computers to be an unavoidable evil. With pen and paper, when there is no power you can still do correspondence via snail mail.

    I confess I do have email, which I check once a day mainly because I can communicate with friends who live outside my local calling area. I also use a computer for work related duties and occasionally I play solitaire to relax.

    Do not ask me any technological questions because I cannot answer you but if a person wants to learn about computers, they should do so, no matter how old they are. Computers are not just for kids, and ensure you do not let the computer take over your life; make time for family and friends.

  • Well, I found this very interesting, for me as I did not know what Web 2.0 is, still don’t, but your article has got my curiosity up. You see, I am an old woman, almost 76, and have lots of fun with my computer but still consider myself a little computer illiterate.
    I do not let the computer rule my life, but still, I am trying to find something on the comoputer to help me make a little money. I have found a few, very time consuming things that I have given up on because they just give me the opportunity to maybe win a little lottery. No thanks. I want real hard cash, but I am willing to work for it and I think I might just have found the thing, but need a little training. Yes, training. I feel I am never too old to learn. So thanks for your article, it has sparked another interest for me.

  • There is an interesting thread running through your post Allan. I didn’t know you at at, what, a month ago? Like you, Robert invited me into the PacificIT chat. I should let the readers here know that this chat is truly global in nature…I don’t think the sun ever sets on PacificIT.

    So this common thread (I certainly hope your writing style hasn’t been influenced by mine!) is connectivity. Web 2.0, it’s the connections. You’ve learned, you’ve expanded, you’ve embraced all these services. All along you’ve added others of us into these new networks and we, in turn, add you and expand our networks.

    Interesting, and perhaps more than a bit ironic, that a technology built to manage communications in a post-nuclear holocaust is now bringing all of us closer together.

    Great insights Allan.

  • Very interesting. My kids think we’re all too old to understand the net…they tell me that all the time. Now I can’t wait to show them this. To them, the ability to understand current technology ends at about age 40.

    Well written Allan!

  • Technology is amazing. From Pony Express to telegraphs to IM, chat rooms and texting.

    It’s wonderful to connect electronically; instantly and silently, but don’t ever forget to meet people face to face. Don’t forget to go outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine or say hello to your neighbour.
    As much as I love the interent, I don’t let it control my life. I use it to “enhance” my life. It’s a tool…like a screwdriver or hammer….when the job is done, I put it away.
    For example, the riding club to which I belong uses the internet to organize rides. The hiking club arranges hikes via cyberspace, but we all meet and hike in person.

    Too many young people are spending far too much time in front of the computer and not learning the value of social skills. They are in danger of spending their lives indoors and never learning how to interact with live humans. Their social skills amount to chat rooms…..”ruffles her hair playfully”…..lol. IMHO.

    Yes, I agree that computers and the interent are great, but I can find a local restaurant in the yellow pages much easier than looking on the internet. I can find a local contracter or dry cleaner or florist by looking in my local yellow pages. The phone directory still has its uses.
    I’m unplugging the modem now and going outside to see the real world. TTYL or TTFN

  • I just wanted to say how proud I am of my Big Bro.

    Allan, you have learned so much and continue to learn more. Poor you have tried in vain to pass some of this knowledge on to your Lil Sis.

    I must say this rant took me a few reads to understand it all. Ok, I am still a bit lost. Keep it up.

  • Good rambling, Allan!

    Like you, I don’t use anything but my computer to access the internet. I am not so adept at technology that I can even figure out how to use my cell phone to find the ‘net!

    But I do have a very strong bond with my computer. It helps me to keep in touch with distant friends and relatives and gives me information at the click of a mouse.

  • I hear not ramblings of a madman but rather whispers of an enlighted advocate of web 2.0 technology and the internet, Al. Sometimes I wish I could follow all that…but….aren’t there better things to follow up on and wait for gurus like you to fill in the blanks?

    It’s good to know that in that internet jungle of programs, blogs, tech lingo and all that new stuff we still don’t know is being created as we speak, there are those who find so much interest, passion and drive in finding out what the internet has to offer.

    Until the time of reading your post on July 25th, 2007, I didn’t know what web 2.0 technology stood for. I knew what blogs are. Now I know web 2.0 technology is not only for girls but also for men over 5o. Now I know it’s safe.

    It’s articles like yours and people like you that allow me gradually to become acquainted with what the internet has to offer and to connect the lingo with functionality of a given program or website etc.

    It will take a long time before before I hear or learn of other programs, websites, functions of other programs and programs of other websites. It’s a jungle I admire and, sometimes only, wish I knew more about. So excuse me, but – for now, I will let others explore it, pick the best ones first and let me know which ones are worthy of attention for men over 50. Chances are that if they are good for you, they may be equally enticing for men over 40.

    Waiting for your update on the web 2.0 + technology.

    Until then.

    thankful student

  • Pretty good. I like black and white photography.

    So much reminds me of my mapping field. I learn the modern tech on the way. I didn’t get a college degree in the new stuff, I put it on myself to learn it.

    The other day somebody pushed a cell phone into my hand like I should know how to use it. Then he gave me some contraption to stick in my ear. This stuff is not a part of my daily life. I haven’t figured out yet what the little pictures on the buttons stand for.

  • I thought this article was extremely thought provoking and for someone like myself who does not keep a blog this is an article i can really appreciate and maybe i’ll even find myself writing a blog or two.

  • I would like to follow up with some comments of my own to each of you in return. I found each of your comments both interesting and valuable as I open my mind and try to become your for a brief moment in time and hopefully grow that much more in my own views and beliefs.

    Thank you.

    @techmonkey and SvetlanaG, who gave me a dig, thank you. I know to be dugg is special. Thank you both for such a great honour especially for a rambling mad man. I guess being mad does pay dividends after all.

    @Westcoast Woman:

    While we have the local telephone book and yellow pages still delivered to our door, personally I find it far easier to find a listing on the internet. This is especially true when attempting to find a telephone number for one of our many local government departments.

    @Sarita:

    Like you, I also learned to do everything on pen and paper. However, I do prefer computers to pen and paper at this point in my life, more so because I find my writing skills have dissolved to the point that even I cannot read it after a brief period.

    Sadly though many individuals due abuse the blessings technology bring us and in many instances we as humans do loose tough with reality. Like the car verses walking we need to learn to use computers in a rational manner as well and remember to exercise all of our talents.

    I must admit that often I have allowed the computer to take over my life in the beginning as I allowed reality to pass me bye. I have since learned to strive for a balanced. Online friends from afar, close friends in the flesh and use it (the computer) as an efficient and cost effective business tool.

    @Joni Bund:

    Thank you for your kind support. Truly, life is full of surprises and unless we are willing to learn new things despite our age, I fear life, as we know it would fast come to a stand still.

    I am reminded of a past job and my supervisor at the time. He was the baby f the group at age 25 and eldest was 64. His philosophy as a supervisor was that age was irrelevant; we all had something to offer. I have never forgotten those words.

    @Tris Hussey:

    I am both honoured and humbled by your kind words and I thank you for them. However, I must confess I take more then I give. Some day I hope to rectify that.

    @Jim:

    Go Jim go… We may be old, but we surely are not dead…

    @Donna:
    “Technology is amazing. From Pony Express to telegraphs to IM, chat rooms and texting.”

    An interesting analogy and something that I personally never connected with, it shows just how fast we really have evolved.

    As for the children, is it really their fault or ours as parents in our quest for the ultimate babysitter? Your comments bring back pleasant memories of my childhood, limited by only by the weather and my imagination. Thank you for sharing.

    @Lil Sis:

    You make me blush with your compliments. After all, I was not the easiest brother to grow up with, I am sure.

    Thank you for just being you…

    @Linda:

    Sound to me like you have everything well under control. Like you I like my cell phone to make calls, anything beyond that is well… I will let you know if I ever figure it out.

    @Mark:

    Based on your comments you should be my Guru. It is strange to hear of a younger individual looking up to an elder one especially in respect to technology. At least it is for me… Thank you, I feel needed and that is a good feeling.

    @Joel:

    ROFL You remind me so much of myself in the beginning. Oh, the unrepeatable word I used to use on my computer. It is a wonder it did not melt… If it is any consequence, I still have not figured out all the functions on my cell phone yet either. I make calls; I can barely send a text and only when I have no other choice to respond and beyond that, I call my cell phone nasty names under my breath.

    @kidcomputer:

    I do not know what to say but thank you. The whole premises of the style of blog I chose to write about was to be provocative because I wanted people to think, to open their eyes and minds. It is heartwarming to know I succeeded.

  • In my opinion Allan just wake up to a new generation where no matter what every thing is almost posible.
    The technology makes our life more easy and maybe in some aspects, cheaper and happy.
    Imagine that now that I am moving to other country I can contac my family and frieds just in seconds.

  • what a thought provoking idea. Given the fact that I have grown up in what is being termed Web 2.0 I can say I myself have not personally adapted to this whole mentality of being able to be connected 24/7. I can say that at time I do go around with either my desktop or laptop being plugged in for longer than normal time periods, but I believe technology has its benefits as well as its downfalls. We live in a world where the youth of the world would rather say at a computer playing World of Warcraft or on their PS3/Xbox360 playing the newest MMORPG instead of picking up the sports that so many people their age are playing. These people would gladly be called geeks or dorks because of their higher understanding of technology then their friends who would rather be running and enjoying life.

    I personally believe that yes technology has given us a better grasp of our life and the opportunity to have the information at the touch of our fingers. But I do not belive that convience should be sacrificed for hard work. In the growing world technology will become the center of our livlihood, however, I hope our lives will not be so revolving around a computer that in the event of a total shut down due to unforeseen events that people would choose not to live instead of doing things the old fashion way.

    Technology has improved our lives, but lets not sacrfice our livlihoods for convience. Do not rely so much on technology that we spend hours upon hours watching the movement of bytes across our screens. Go out and breathe.

    I in no way say I am old fashion. I to rely on my computer for a lot of my information as I mentioned, but I know when the time has come to leave it and do something more productive.

    I found this blog thought provoking and enjoyed the reading. Any more ideas would be nice.

  • Computer illiterate! - August 01, 2007 at 01:40 pm PDT

    It is truly an amazing thing. I do what I can and no further. The power of technology and the ability to control your everyday life through emails, memos, phone numbers and just your daily routine from your standard communication with people. The machines are their own.

  • There you have it, the confession of an Internet addict, how he began from start to current. LOL!

    Seriously, the thing with the Internet it is meant to make life, especially staying in touch, simpler. And the beauty of it is that it keeps getting simpler still!

    I myself was a computer-phobic, not knowing how to use the computer, never mind the Internet, until I was close to 20 years old, when in university. I was the only one in a class of 400-plus people to raise a hand when the lecturer asked who has not been to the Internet, to the laughter of the whole hall. Slowly, but surely, I picked up the necessary skills, and then some, through experience. I have made friends from around the world thanks to the Internet. I have heard stories of how their mums, into their 80s, are learning and catching up fast on how to use the computer on the Internet. Goes to show the truth of that old saying that whatever the mind can conceive it can achieve. I cannot imagine living without the Internet, to the extent I leave the computer running and conencted 24/7. Turning it off feels like pulling off the plug of a loved one’s life support machine.

    Personally though I don’t know a hoot of difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0. I only know it’s ‘the web!’. And yes, I do blog. Simple though, and not as freuqntly updated as I would like it to be.

    Sincerely,

    Another Web Addict

  • Well Al,
    this is my experience with blogs. I had a problem with my new bamboo floor and got on the internet to check it out. I was connected to a blog on which someone was, initially, asking how to treat his floors. Within seconds, I was scrolling over hundreds of pages of people complaining about their floors. I read snippets along the way and was quite astounded at how quickly ‘the herd mentality’ gathered and snowballed into discussions of serious class action law suits. The blog finally finished with a reminder that it had gone way off it’s original topic and if people wanted to make further complaints and organize lawsuits, they were directed to another site to do so.
    My conclusion: (PRO)it could have been extremely helpful had I thought to check it out before purchasing my floors, but, (CON)on the flip side, herds have always scared the h out of me – neither do I want to be leading one nor do I want to be caught up in one!I was even advised to start a blog about the problem (by the provincial flooring association representative) and when I mentioned this to the CEO of the floor manufacturing company, he was (or, at least acted) totally unphased saying, “It’s been my experience with blogs that for every one that says something, there is at least another one that says the opposite.” (Wow! Now that I write this, it sounds just like environmental experts!!)
    Weather or not the ‘threat’ helped, even a little, I really can’t say, but I got the cost of the flooring back! :)

    Cheers,
    from jr

    PS. How does one play music live?

  • Time & tide wait for no one, unfortunately in this fast pace age, so does information technology. It is hard identifying and keeping up with the development in the web environment, but so often we chance upon a undeniable influence that we simply have to embrace it and Allen has nailed it perfectly in his article here.

    Insightful.

  • Some deep thoughts and ramblings…of a Madman! Yeah, sure Al, we all like technology…but can it cook fer us, iron our clothes, or take out the garbage? ;-) Heck, I bet it can’t even change the oil in yer car. Some serious shortcomings here. So…I’m not totally sold on it myself. Personally, I’d check out other things that matter more in life. Tech’s jes’ a tool. I was initially attracted to it because it makes pretty graphic images. ‘Hope that helps. Anyway, c ya.

  • Love it, even though was too long to read, but i read it in parts not to miss anything. I agree with most of it, however, sometimes I feel that all of this technology wizards are not for me either. continue writing

  • We have been impressed! Computers are wonderful and of course, people have abused them as well but let’s all use our common sense. Family is most important of course. Stay in touch with friends and loved ones is great!
    Great photography Al.
    You have a special gift to capture “the moment”.
    Good luck with your blog and business.
    All the best……….D&R

  • I enjoyed reading your article. I think I will always be in awe of how technologically smart we have gotten so quickly. You have reminded me that I should get moving on my plans for another web-based business, and a blog, and …?

    We can change our world through communication. Now we have more of it, what will we do with it over the next ten years?

    Cheers,
    John

  • Now THAT’S a ramble! Well done Allan, that was fun reading!
    While I fully endorse the value of Blogs in today’s world as a vast disseminator of information (or disinformation), I must admit to not having taken full advantage of one myself.

    Being in the Streaming Video and Interactive Multimedia business myself, maybe I should start making a concerted effort to lift my posterior off my chair and dive in.

    And speaking of age-related enlightenment when it comes to the Internet, I am that rare species of adult who knows more about computers & computing than my kids! (Does that make me a Geek???)

    Well regardless, I will be blogging – and Podcasting more and more, because that IS the way to spread information, especially when it comes to the sort of stuff I’m doing.

    Thanks Allan, for bringing to my attention something I should have started doing some time ago…

    Best regards,

    Pesi

  • Btw, congrats on winning the contest I had so “in the bag” until it got extended, and then unknown to me (or would I say misconceived), got extended again to Aug 6th. Leave the next one for me.

  • Rambling has a true meaning for me when it comes to the Internet. Back in the late sixties, I was rambling out the classroom door when the teacher was introducing the data processor. Bill Gates was smart and stuck around to listen. Look at him now.

    I only have one question Al. Stating in the article ramblings of a mad man you have great support from your wife, therefore you are married. Did you really do it your way?

  • Wow what a concept to write Blog’s. You may be in your fifty’s but you can still hold the court ,no I do not agree that computer’s are only for the younger generation.In all due respect the Blog you wrote should be a wake up call for every one no matter what age group they fall in.The sky is the limit on this modern highway of communication. Keep up the excellent writing and I look forward to your next write up.

    Cheers.

  • Here, here. Allan, perhaps you could talk to my Mom? Most people of your generation are not only unable to grasp these concepts but they seem almost unwilling to try. There’s nothing complicated going on here in cyberspace, its just new(ish). You show gumption and commitment to learning new technology unlike most youth even do…

    Thanks.

  • Just bein’ tongue an’ cheek with ya, Al. Yeah, it’s pretty impressive the way you’ve built up yer skills on yer own. I’m just startin’ ta learn CSS meself. Maybe ya might offer to do people’s blog fer a fee. It’s part of the services that a lot of web design companies provide these days. Anyway, c ya.

  • Thanks Allan for your kind words. I’ve delayed a bit in responding since a) I’m cited in the article and b) I’m a writer for Profy. Nonetheless since I’m disclosing I’m not involved with the contest in anyway, I think enough time has passed by to acknowledge a few things.

    The first is my total amazement in how you have embraced technology FROM A HUMAN SIDE. I think of all the participants in all my presentations, you are the first who has not only looked at specific pieces to see how it can apply to YOU, but have looked at ALL THE PIECES to see how they can help EVERYONE. This is the part which has impressed me most. You LIKE the idea of technology evangelism because there is REAL GOODNESS behind all the social networking, web gadgets and buzz this new “Web 2.0″ crazy world has produced. I’ve also seen how it has overwhelmed you.

    As I have said to you many times before, don’t be discouraged when you look around you and there seems to be no one else around. It’s not because the pack has gone ahead of you. It’s because you are ahead of the pack. Stick to your guns and your true desire to help others. It TRUELY WILL COME BACK TO YOU. You’ll see.

    Your friend and fan,
    Robert Sanzalone

  • I’m still at a loss as to what Web 2.0 is all about even though I may be using it every day. At this point I’m more interested in the notion of a Colour Blind Photographer.

  • Well Allan, I am amazed at the diversity of comments you are getting on your ramblings. You have poked and prodded many into more action, including me. I still do not know how to build a blog (sounds interesting) but I have now got a webpage, but I still have not the foggiest idea what to do with it, but I will be finding out shortly. thanks to you. I will keep on reading your many profy offerings. Here’s to your success, and I guess, mine too. Jonibee

  • Knowing Al for many years ans losing contact with him I find “Rambling of a Madman right in Al’s of thought. Way to go Al

  • It’s great that elder generations who didn’t grow up with the internet like we have are making great use of the internet. You are also a shinning example to everyone who has a pc-phobia to just have faith in their own abilities to learn and grow with the world.

    Good luck with your aims, I really hope you fulfill each one of them. And what a wonderful wife you have! :D

  • Great stuff Al.
    The computer does keep the mind working no matter what age you are at.
    Well done.
    Thank you

  • Enjoyed reading the article because it sounds like the person who wrote it has their feet on the ground.

    We get people coming into our shop that believe they can manufacture boats while being on the Internet. Guess we’re not as intelligent, because the only way we know how to build boats is to get our hands dirty and turn off the stupid computers!

    I’m not sure I grasp what Web 2.0 is about, but technology marches on with or without me and I’ll struggle along figuring it out.

    Thank you for your sane approach to computers and the benefits they offer. I’ve used these things since 1969 and technology has become friendler over the years. I’m thrilled that I no longer have to decipher languages like Assembler that used only 1′s and 0′s…math was never a strong subject for me! Or hold up cards to the light and try to figure out which holes were punched that represent alphanumerics–live has been kind not only to me, but to the generations that followed! L0L

  • Come on dude, these facts* and proof* i mean who is posting* lol :P

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