Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunday, April 22, 2007
MySpace Blues
It kinda sucks that I've been having problems with MySpace lately. I still will stay with it because that's where my friends are and their are memories there. But it seems like a pain in the butt all the little problems that MySpace has. I would really like to see some improvements in MySpace. I love MySpace and all and really with improvements it could be better than any of the other services because it has so much more potential. Maybe I should just make a list here:
Most important - I would like MySpace to stop losing my posts all the time. I am sick of blogs, bulletins, and messages not going through. MySpace is really becoming more and more unreliable and with MSN Spaces and Yahoo 360 already up and running, MySpace might have trouble if Google decides to throw the hat into the game too. I am already having to create my blogs, bulletins, and the more important messages with other services because MySpace is so unreliable...
MySpace mobile sucks. It is slow, bulky, requires Cingular or Helios phones, doesn't allow photo uploads on all phones and it is just horribly organized. But it's the best they offer. Why doesn't MySpace allow messages and comments to be sent out as normal phone texts like Facebook? It would seem to make sense to me. Full free integration with phones would be much better.
Why does MySpace delete messages and comments from deleted profiles? Shouldn't that be up to me, the user. This makes absolutely no sense at all.
Why are we limited to only 250 bulletins? That's just plain stupid.
I like that MySpace finally added photo albums but I would love to see photo tagging like in Facebook. That's not really something super important, but it would be cool.
Extreme Justin
Most important - I would like MySpace to stop losing my posts all the time. I am sick of blogs, bulletins, and messages not going through. MySpace is really becoming more and more unreliable and with MSN Spaces and Yahoo 360 already up and running, MySpace might have trouble if Google decides to throw the hat into the game too. I am already having to create my blogs, bulletins, and the more important messages with other services because MySpace is so unreliable...
MySpace mobile sucks. It is slow, bulky, requires Cingular or Helios phones, doesn't allow photo uploads on all phones and it is just horribly organized. But it's the best they offer. Why doesn't MySpace allow messages and comments to be sent out as normal phone texts like Facebook? It would seem to make sense to me. Full free integration with phones would be much better.
Why does MySpace delete messages and comments from deleted profiles? Shouldn't that be up to me, the user. This makes absolutely no sense at all.
Why are we limited to only 250 bulletins? That's just plain stupid.
I like that MySpace finally added photo albums but I would love to see photo tagging like in Facebook. That's not really something super important, but it would be cool.
Extreme Justin
Sunday, January 16, 2005
21 and over only? what about 18-21?
Last April I was at the Playboy Club Tour in Tampa. I spoke to a friend of mine afterward that had tickets that she paid over $300 for and was not allowed to go in because she was only 19. I find this shocking that a magazine available to anyone over 18 could have an even that was 21 and over only. Why? Because they were promoting alchohol. Our society needs to grow up more than the 18-21 crowd does. I find it ludicrous that we allow anyone 18 and up to enlist in the military so that they can die in a war and then tell that same individual (an adult no less) that they aren't smart enough to drink. Let us not forget that if that individual is a male they are FORCED to register for the draft.
Friday, January 14, 2005
The Death of Dimebag Darrel
It has been more than a month now since the death of legendary Pantera/Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrel Abbott. It is still very incomprehensible that such a thing could happen in post September 11th society. What is even more shocking is that this event happened in the Metal communitary. Despite the reputations of the Metal community as a violent one, I have found the truth to be quite the opposite. The music may take about violence, violence my be seen in the mosh pits and it may appear on the surface that hatred dominates this scene. But a deeper delve into the industry would reveal a tight-knit community thriving on comradery. The outcry and shock expressed by the Metal community is evident to anyone that cares to read any quotes from anyone within the Metal community.
To me this death is also disturbing on a personal level because I had seen the band in a small club almost six weeks before the incident. I was right up front. Ironically I was there mainly to see one of my favorite bands, Shadows Fall, but had decided to catch a couple of songs from Damageplan before I had to leave for work. I was impressed, but had to leave for work after only 4 songs. I thought to myself that I would have to see this band play next time they were in town. This is from someone who has been into Metal music for many years but never really got into Pantera at the time. After listening to a couple of Pantera albums recently, it became apparent to me the influence that the band has had on the bands that have emerged in recent years (the last 2 years especially). Unfortunately there will be no next time. But most frightning of all is that this even could have happened right in front of me because the club he was shot in was not much different than the club I saw them in. I don't blame the club, and I don't blame the family of the killer--they have suffered a loss also. We should take a really good look at the fan and he bodyguard that were killed trying to save his life. A fan was shot while trying to help his hero. A bodyguard was called to the ultimate test. He often said he would take a bullet for them and unfortunately he got to prove this. On that day we were all just people who had lost and never will have an answer as to WHY...
Justin
To me this death is also disturbing on a personal level because I had seen the band in a small club almost six weeks before the incident. I was right up front. Ironically I was there mainly to see one of my favorite bands, Shadows Fall, but had decided to catch a couple of songs from Damageplan before I had to leave for work. I was impressed, but had to leave for work after only 4 songs. I thought to myself that I would have to see this band play next time they were in town. This is from someone who has been into Metal music for many years but never really got into Pantera at the time. After listening to a couple of Pantera albums recently, it became apparent to me the influence that the band has had on the bands that have emerged in recent years (the last 2 years especially). Unfortunately there will be no next time. But most frightning of all is that this even could have happened right in front of me because the club he was shot in was not much different than the club I saw them in. I don't blame the club, and I don't blame the family of the killer--they have suffered a loss also. We should take a really good look at the fan and he bodyguard that were killed trying to save his life. A fan was shot while trying to help his hero. A bodyguard was called to the ultimate test. He often said he would take a bullet for them and unfortunately he got to prove this. On that day we were all just people who had lost and never will have an answer as to WHY...
Justin
Thursday, December 16, 2004
One week since Darrel's Death
Thursday December 16, 2004
It has now been over a week since the concert shooting. I am still in shock that such a thing could happen in a post September 11th world. Of all the days for it to happen on Dec. 8, the anniversery of John Lennon being shot and killed. These last few years have been hard on the music world. The Rap/Hip Hop world lost 3 members and metal has lost so many. Texas metal has lost both Dave Williams of Drowning Pool and Dimebag Darrell. We even lost a fans at a Shadows Fall concert here in Tampa Bay last year. In this shooting we lost 3 other lives of those trying to save Dimebag (not including that of the killer). Why? I had been at a Korn concert the night before. Security was pretty tight there because it was at a big venue (which now may be shut down for noise violations at the Korn concert--it made national news). I never expected anything dangerous to happen in a small club. I went to the Devastation Across the Nation show in Tampa (Ybor City) on October 28, 2004. I went there to see Shadows Fall and had to leave early, but something told me I should stick around for a couple songs from Damageplan. I stayed for 4 songs, but then I had to leave. I was right up near the front in a small club like the one in Ohio. I thought to myself, I missed Damageplan because I got sick in April (Livestock/Headbanger's Ball show) and now I've got to leave early, but I will go see them when they play later. There will never be a later. I was never really a big Damageplan or Pantera fan before the shows, but seeing them play was something else. I am horrified that this happened at a small club. I am saddened that this happened right in front of his brother. My thoughts go out to friends, family, and fans. Both Headbanger's Ball and Uranium did a really good job on their tribute shows. Juliya (of Uranium) appeared to have a really hard time with this as did Dave Mustaine (who filled in for Jamie on HB). I am sure that Metal Masters will do the same after the holidays. This is all just so hard to believe.
Justin
It has now been over a week since the concert shooting. I am still in shock that such a thing could happen in a post September 11th world. Of all the days for it to happen on Dec. 8, the anniversery of John Lennon being shot and killed. These last few years have been hard on the music world. The Rap/Hip Hop world lost 3 members and metal has lost so many. Texas metal has lost both Dave Williams of Drowning Pool and Dimebag Darrell. We even lost a fans at a Shadows Fall concert here in Tampa Bay last year. In this shooting we lost 3 other lives of those trying to save Dimebag (not including that of the killer). Why? I had been at a Korn concert the night before. Security was pretty tight there because it was at a big venue (which now may be shut down for noise violations at the Korn concert--it made national news). I never expected anything dangerous to happen in a small club. I went to the Devastation Across the Nation show in Tampa (Ybor City) on October 28, 2004. I went there to see Shadows Fall and had to leave early, but something told me I should stick around for a couple songs from Damageplan. I stayed for 4 songs, but then I had to leave. I was right up near the front in a small club like the one in Ohio. I thought to myself, I missed Damageplan because I got sick in April (Livestock/Headbanger's Ball show) and now I've got to leave early, but I will go see them when they play later. There will never be a later. I was never really a big Damageplan or Pantera fan before the shows, but seeing them play was something else. I am horrified that this happened at a small club. I am saddened that this happened right in front of his brother. My thoughts go out to friends, family, and fans. Both Headbanger's Ball and Uranium did a really good job on their tribute shows. Juliya (of Uranium) appeared to have a really hard time with this as did Dave Mustaine (who filled in for Jamie on HB). I am sure that Metal Masters will do the same after the holidays. This is all just so hard to believe.
Justin
Monday, October 11, 2004
A comment on Christopher Reeve from John Kerry - October 11, 2004
A comment on Christopher Reeve from John Kerry - October 11, 2004
“Today, we lost a man who was truly America’s hero – Christopher Reeve. Teresa and I were privileged to have known him as a friend and were deeply saddened to learn of his death. We send our prayers to his loving wife and steadfast partner Dana, his children, and the entire Reeve family. He was an inspiration to all of us and gave hope to millions of Americans who are counting on the life-saving cures that science and research can provide. He met every challenge with a courage and character that broke new ground in this struggle. As Christopher once said, ‘So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.’ Because he had the strength to carry this cause, I know one day that we will realize that inevitable dream.” - John Kerry October 11, 2004
“Today, we lost a man who was truly America’s hero – Christopher Reeve. Teresa and I were privileged to have known him as a friend and were deeply saddened to learn of his death. We send our prayers to his loving wife and steadfast partner Dana, his children, and the entire Reeve family. He was an inspiration to all of us and gave hope to millions of Americans who are counting on the life-saving cures that science and research can provide. He met every challenge with a courage and character that broke new ground in this struggle. As Christopher once said, ‘So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.’ Because he had the strength to carry this cause, I know one day that we will realize that inevitable dream.” - John Kerry October 11, 2004
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