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Re: http://blog.louisgray.com/2009/07/this-september-im-headed-to-london-to.html

shinerweb — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:04:10 -0000

If I wasn't away that week celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary, I'd have made that an Ecademy meeting not to miss.

Your presentation is set to be one of the most beneficial they've ever had. I'm sure you will go down a storm.
Hope you enjoy London and get some personal time to travel around a bit.

Re: The Mashable Lounge Launches: Live Twitter Chatroom

shinerweb — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:43:38 -0000

I have that same effect too.
"oh look, here comes the human Ambien"...zzzzz

Re: Internet Married

shinerweb — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:05:37 -0000

I usually ignore the "grammar/layout Nazi police", but when it comes from someone who can't remember where the caps lock / shift key is, it is sort of like the pot calling the kettle black.

I do suspect dat f I had RitN it n txt spk, U wud hav undRstD it much BetA.

But, holding head down in shame, I did re-read it back myself and it annoyed the buggery out of me too. My bad for typing at 200mph but proof reading at 2.
Consider myself told off, wrists slapped and I'll try harder next time, just for you...
(Now I'm paranoid that my ... will get on your tits too, or damn, will the () do it instead).

Oh what the heck, one more just for you... "Heil Grammatik"

Re: Internet Married

shinerweb — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:44 -0000

You should also have "Internet Bigamist", especially since I'm sure I'm already "internet married" to @kelliesimpson. Mind you, there is the slight issue that I suspect she doesn't actually know about it yet.
You'll also need "internet stalker" since there are millions of those little buggers.

Come to think of it, who says we can't have more than one "internet marriage"?
It works for some cultures (and religions).

And how would an "internet marriage" differ from a real marriage? You'd be physically separated by a few 1000 miles in most cases, so just like a 'real marriage', the sex would be the same. (i.e. in ones head or non-existent). (Am trying to avoid getting into a "virtual relationship" scenario here).

Would "internet marriage" work better than 'real life marriage'?
I certainly know some couples who would actually talk more.
But then the potential for "internet nagging" would be exponentially massive which is a far more scarier thought.

Re: 25 random things.

shinerweb — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:35:06 -0000

How is it that after reading that, I feel like I've known you all my life.
Spooky how I can totally relate to a lot of the points above.

And as for point #24, you should try moving from the UK to Fort Worth, TX, live there for 3 years and then move back again to the UK. Sheesh, I still can't warm up after 6 years back in the UK. (I'll be back in the US once I get my back sorted if it's the last thing I ever do).

Re: Turning off commenting on a single blog entry?

shinerweb — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:59:00 -0000

Bob...

Do you mean 'my hack' or their latest release.

Re: Turning off commenting on a single blog entry?

shinerweb — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:52:22 -0000

Just installed the latest WP Plugin module and it still doesn't obey is_single and is_page.

Re: http://mashable.com/2009/03/12/entrepreneur-networks/

shinerweb — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:47:03 -0000

Very surprised that Xing doesn't get a mention...

Re: Turning off commenting on a single blog entry?

shinerweb — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:10:18 -0000

Is that link correct above? That takes me to a list of my own comments...

EDIT: Ah, now I see what you were suggesting... Ouch. Not a very clean way of doing it...

And did you see my 'fix' below...
Works for me..

Chris

Re: Turning off commenting on a single blog entry?

shinerweb — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:20:29 -0000

Ok, I've got it to obey the 'no comment' and 'page' by adding a new line.

Edit the Disqus code, and locate

if ( ! (is_single() || is_page() || $withcomments) ) {
return;
}

Above the "if ( ! (is_single() || is_page() || $withcomments) ) {", add the following:

if ( ('closed' == $post->comment_status) || ('page' == $post->post_type)){
return;
}

Save the plugin and it should work.
Don't forget to clear any cached pages if you have a cache plugin.

I've not tested this fully yet, but it appears to work.
I have a sneaky feeling the code

if ( ! (is_single() || is_page() || $withcomments) ) {
return;
}

is incorrect, (or cut and paste from a different plugin) as I can't see how it would work.
I can't find reference to is_single() and is_page(). It sort of rings a MoveableType bell in my head, but I'm not certain on that.

Try it and see if it works for you. I will ping Giannii and see what he says.

Re: Have WordPress Plugin obey Comments Enabled

shinerweb — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:47:30 -0000

Actually, I goofed above. That's not the part responsible for the output of the Disqus comments.
See http://disqus.disqus.com/turning_off_commenting... for the same problem I am having, and my response to that one is a little more accurate.

Re: Turning off commenting on a single blog entry?

shinerweb — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:30:09 -0000

I think it 'should do' but there is a bug in the code.
I just posted a similar thread in another group, but got the wrong code block in that group.

Within the WordPress plugin code there is a function called dsq_comments_template

I think the following line should be responsible for preventing the Disqus module from displaying on various pages:

if ( ! (is_single() || is_page() || $withcomments) ) {
return;
}

To me, that looks like it shouldn't print out Disqus, if it's a single page or has comments disabled.
That's the line I believe to be broke, but I haven't had to time to dig deeper to find out exactly why.
(I need more coffee if I have to go put my 'logic' head on).

I'll dig deeper, but I think it's a bug 'somewhere' (in Disqus plugin or WP 2.7.1) rather than missing functionality.

Regards

Chris

Re: Mashable on Tumblr - Stephen Fry Talks Twitter on Jonathan Ross Show ...

shinerweb — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:47:17 -0000

OT (apologies)
Is this my son replying... He's a Cian W too...
Stop tweeting and get on with your homework...

Re: Mashable on Tumblr - Stephen Fry Talks Twitter on Jonathan Ross Show ...

shinerweb — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:13:52 -0000

I also saw the BBC News24 interview that Stephen did on the subject of Twitter in which BBC News did a piece on Twitter itself. (They were interviewing Stephen either coming or going from the recording of The Jonathan Ross Show, not entirely sure which). They then did a piece in the studio about it and interviewed a lady whose name escapes me at the moment.
Shall have to see if I can find a BBC Video clip of it.
I would put my mortgage on the fact that UK Twitter uptake will see a large increase this week. (which is quite safe since I don't have a mortgage !)

Chris

Re: The Game Must Go On

shinerweb — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:16:53 -0000

Many thanks for your openness and willingness to discuss this in an open forum. I've always appreciated your honesty in dealing with your 'users' whether it be via Twitter/FriendFeed/SocialToo Blog etc.
It's a shame that some organisations don't listen and learn by your example.
Trying to get a response out of Twitter is like trying to get blood from a stone, unless you have mega-super star status, they appear not to want to listen to mere mortals, even though it's those very people who have made Twitter the success that it is.

Good luck with the changes and thanks once again for keeping us up to date.

Re: What’s Twitter’s Real Motive for the API Cuts?

shinerweb — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:47:58 -0000

Those people would probably be the same ones who kick the proverbial ass out of it.
I don't think they would ever charge for the basic twitter service, but it all depends on how 'premium' is defined (or what services would fall into that category).

Re: Private: Twitter Apps Can Only Grow so Far

shinerweb — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:20:45 -0000

Totally agree with you again.
That was the cynic within me again wondering (and only wondering since I haven't seen evidence) if in future they would offer a "paid for - unlimited/controlled!" access.
As you say, it would make much more sense than simply slamming the door shut.

They will also be doing themselves no favours either. Were it not for apps like SocialToo, Twitter doesn't have a fraction of the appeal it does at the moment because of those apps.
(Cynic head on again, perhaps developing their own 3rd party apps is on the agenda?)

Chris

Re: Private: Twitter Apps Can Only Grow so Far

shinerweb — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:41:09 -0000

How long before they start charging for API access?
Have to agree with you in that they do need to fix their "creaking" API.
The cynic in me does wonder if this is a method of limiting others from building success "out of" the success of Twitter itself.
Possibly very damaging to all Twitter based apps and not good news at all.

Chris

Re: Twitter in 140 characters (Scripting News)

shinerweb — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:58:52 -0000

Tiwtter, a great tool for keeping up with latest news, trends, and the thoughts of others. Also gives provides a great soundboard for myself

Re: Ping.fm / Blog / The Woes of Uncontrollable Downtime

shinerweb — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:57:51 -0000

Welcome back...
You had me worried that the "Global Economic Depression" had claimed another victim...

I recommend all users follow you on Twitter... tis how I found out about the reason for your woes...

Now... what are GoDaddy going to do with all that advertising revenue they gained from that nice little GoDaddy landing page that was in place..
I'm sure a charitable donation to a place of your choice by GoDaddy would not go amiss (especially coming up to Christmas).
Even in Beta, there must have been a fair few clicks made on their landing page by your user base...
Go on, push em for a donation...

Re: louisgray.com: California's New Sport: Balancing the Cell Phone Below the Dashboard

shinerweb — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:46:27 -0000

Maybe you should watch a few videos of crash scene's, or family statements from those killed by people not concentrating on their driving...
But in your defence, you could be one of those people of the "nah, I'm too good a driver for it to happen to me" brigade..

Re: louisgray.com: California's New Sport: Balancing the Cell Phone Below the Dashboard

shinerweb — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:08:06 -0000

Lily, You're not too far off the mark there.
There was some research done that suggested there was a correlation between all the new safety features and the way we drive.

We have cars that can brake for us based on radar input from cars/obstacles in front.
We even have cars that can semi-steer the car for us (it doesn't actually turn the wheel, but adjusts breaking/power/suspension to the wheels independently).

The more and more technology inside the cars, the more people just think they can get in, start up and drive. People are forgetting that a car is just as much a lethal weapon in the same way a gun can be (if in the wrong hands).

Common sense is in short supply...

Re: louisgray.com: California's New Sport: Balancing the Cell Phone Below the Dashboard

shinerweb — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:46:07 -0000

From the UK:
http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/mobile_pho...
and
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2201008/...

The second link tells about how a driver ploughed into the back of a van killing a passenger because he was so engrossed in a conversation on his phone, via wireless.
What a lot of people in the UK didn't realise was that it is actually illegal over here to even use 'wireless' devices on your phone as well.
So even tapping the side of your ear to operate your wireless headset constitutes operating a mobile phone whilst driving, which is illegal.
Apparently you are on dodgy ground if you "talk to your screen" whilst driving as this might indicate you are in a mobile phone conversation which could lead to you getting "pulled over" by the cops.
(So what happens if I'm just singing to the radio?? And why isn't listening to the radio illegal ?)

Perhaps those people who are flouting the law in California should look at a few of the accidents that have happened in the UK.
Fairly recently, quite close to where I live now, on a motorway called the M3, a driver in a Lorry ploughed into the back of queuing traffic.
The lorry burst into fire and it wasn't until the fire brigade had put out the fire that they realised there was a car embedded into the front of the lorry cab.
The impact was so great that the car had been squashed to something less than the size of a mini and embedded into the cab of the lorry.
The woman who was in the car died instantly thank god, and was found crushed into a space the size of your "footwell"

If anyone wants reminding of the dangers of using mobile phones, handheld PDA's and the such, just have them search through cases of accidents that have already been caused. (There are some mentioned in the ROSPA report in the 1st link above).
They will still of course claim to be a member of the "But I've never had an accident before in my life", or the "I'm too good a driver for it to happen to me", or just quite simply the most active club in the world, "It quite simply just won't happen to me" club.

Read the attached ROSPA report. It makes for interesting reading.

Me ? My mobile is either off whilst I am driving, or, I will pull over (If not on motorway/highway), or I'll pass it to someone else in the car (if on motorway/highway). Occasionally it might get placed onto "handsfree" (via bluetooth, via the in car "handsfree" system), but I won't talk, I'll let my passengers talk.

I drove past the wreckage of that crash on the M3 I mentioned above. That shocked me.
I also listened to the mother of the girl who was killed in the crash. That shamed me.
I don't think I want to be the driver who does that to someone else's kids.
I wouldn't want it done to my own kids.

Re: Twitter Twerp Scan update: Reputation

shinerweb — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:53:01 -0000

Carlo,

Great work so far on the tool... Looking good.
Brilliant idea..

What's the best method to contact you if we have suggestions or bug improvements?
(Didn't want to Twit you them or leave them in comments in open meat space without asking you first).

Regards