via For Battle! (although someone posted a link to the same on a mailing list to which I belong a few weeks back, and I didn’t click through, theshametheshame) If you’ve ever played D&D, or know someone who has, read… Read More ›
Month: April 2007
In a nutshell
A portrait of the authoritarian/fundamentalist mindset: (Bush) believes the same thing Wednesday that he believed on Monday, no matter what happened Tuesday. — Colbert
Decline to publish unacceptable content
Kos thinks women (well, specifically Kathy Sierra) whine unjustifiably about being harassed online, which is not a big deal, apparently. Bitch PhD explains to him that he is being an arse, as do quite a few Kossacks. Kos and Bitch… Read More ›
That blogging “code of conduct”
While I applaud the sentiment of those advocating a formal bloggers’ code of conduct, I think their approach is ultimately doomed to failure.
Banner menu button changes
The sharp-eyed amongst you will have noticed some slight changes to the links in the banner/header of the blog. This is mostly just reorganisation of existing material, but I’d hate any of you to miss out on the recently added… Read More ›
Feminism mailing lists
I’ve begun a side venture for feminist discussion, loosely affiliated with Finally, A Feminism 101 Blog, for those readers so inclined. Seeing as how bloggers aren’t always posting on the issues you wish to discuss, and some folks really don’t… Read More ›
The big pink M logo and the corporate appropriation of breastfeeding
Thanks for all the guesses on the pink-M logo. All is now revealed: Tigtog, Joules, Mel, you were right on with the mummy-marketing interpretation. Tigtog, you win Lauredhel’s Grade-A Cynic Prize of the Week – you were dead right. Before… Read More ›
This is so me
If you’ve ever wondered why I describe myself as having a curmudgeonly streak, this strip might give you a clue. originally uploaded at xkcd I would absolutely both think of flipping the clock to 24 hour time and do it,… Read More ›
Pop quiz: corporate logo.
See this logo? What do you think it looks like? What do you think it’s on? Edited to add: all is now revealed.
How dare those Limeys not give us more martyrs?
Crossposted at Larvatus Prodeo This is the frothing, eye-bulging reaction from some of the screeching warmonkeys pounding their keyboards in the US to the peaceful resolution of the British sailors’ hostage situation in Iran. Michelle Malkin, who has described the… Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 