There’s a new MoveableType version out. I dumped MT for pMachine, then pMachine for WordPress. I’m not ready to dump WordPress for the new MT, but I think I’ll use it to set up a test photoblog.
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I had been seeing “spread this number” posts flying around on a few RSS feeds I follow for trends. The number the Internet Mob is trying to spread is a code that will allow you to decrypt almost any HD-DVD. After reading one post on it and what it was, I never really gave it much thought other than, “Wow, this is everywhere.”
A quick search for spread this number shows the numerous posts on Digg and elsewhere, and even displays the code in the search results. (Edited to add: Google has now received it’s own personal Cease and Desist letter from AACS.)
TechCrunch has an article (Digg Surrenders to Mob) on how Digg responded to a takedown notice (by removing the post and suspending the account) and the Mob revolted by posting and reposting the number. Digg invariably gave in, with this comment on their blog:
“If we lose, then what the hell, at least we died trying.”
So my question is…what would happen if Digg does die trying? Then what will the Mob have to say? And where would they say it?
I started using StumbleUpon a few days ago, and the first site it recommended to me was so awesome, I’ve been afraid to let it suggest anything else to me. Finetune.com does social networking for music the right way. I’ve tried Yahoo!’s LaunchCast, which is okay but doesn’t seem to vary enough with it’s suggestions.
The first cool thing about Finetune that I noticed was that it was very intuitive. All I had to do was plug in a name of an artist/band I like (I chose Cake) and off it went. It started up a song by Cake and continued to play similar artists until I changed it. It didn’t even require registration. You can change the artist at any time by going back to the home page and entering a new artist. The site displays a small player on the left hand side of every page with the album art and linkable text (when you hover over the album) to the artist, album, or song page.
The second, and what the site builds itself around, is the ability to create your own playlist. Take that LaunchCast! Not only create it, but once you have at least 45 tracks, you can share it. You can name your playlist, upload your own icon for it, and give it a description. This feature requires registration, of course.
That leads me to the third Cool Thing about Finetune. When you’re browsing artists, you can claim yourself as a fan of that artist as well as see other users that are also fans.
Cool Thing number four – they have pre-made stations. I used some of these to add more artists and songs to my playlists.
Finally, number five, although the list is a tad bit longer. The design is pretty intuitive, although I had kind of a hard time figuring out how to create a second playlist after the default. You have to close your current playlist and then attempt to add a song using the + icon; then it will pop up a menu asking if you want to add it to an existing playlist, which is listed, or add it to a new playlist.
[Update: Cool Thing number 6, which I forgot, is the "related artists" feature. This does exactly what it says, lists related artists for the band/artist you have selected. If you have eclectic music tastes, this might be a little lacking, but I only expect their lists to get better.]
The site is still a little buggy. For example, using your back button in the browser can cause some playlist issues if you’re adding songs to different playlists, and there’s no seemingly intuitive way to go back to your previous selection. My second complaint is the lack of a “don’t play this song/artist” feature. Sorry, but I just don’t need to hear yet another U2 song. They do allow you to skip forward, however, just as long as you’re not going nuts on the forward feature.
And I wish they had more of The Format and Delerium.
Here’s my profile. If you check it out, let me know what you think.
If you have Greasemonkey installed, remove it! This is why I’m glad I don’t have time to play with the latest and greatest (or not-so-great) web technologies. 
Apparently the new search tool for bittorrent is out. It took me a few tries to get into it, and it was slow, but I’m sure I’m not the only one curios. Nor am I the only one spreading the word! A quick search revealed few results, even though I know there are more out there.
I use TorrentTyphoon for my torrent searching needs and it hasn’t failed me yet.
You may or may not be aware of Google, Yahoo and MSN teaming up to combat comment spam. If you’ve got a blog, take a look at what would be required to add the “rel=nofollow” to any visitor-enabled features. I’ve looked into it for my blog, I use pMachine, and I’ve decided not to comply. Not because it’s not a good idea — it is — but for two reasons:
1. You still get the stupid spam, it just won’t be used by search engines. The fact that it even exists on my blog annoys the hell out of me.
2. If it works, spammers will stop spamming and/or find another avenue to do so and having the “rel=nofollow” link will only be insurance.
I’ve switched to a new host and I am BACK. Don’t all freak out at once, now. 
Shocking news of the day (other than me coming back from the non-blogging world) – Suprnova is dead! It’s a sad day in the geek world…but other sites are still up and available, for now.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Making websites like that, to sell your services no less, should be punishable by death.
Get me a FragBook and I’ll love you forever.
Damn. That is sweet.
And here’s a beer with it’s own fridge for Wayde.
And to continue the linky goodness for today, check out Pixel Girl Presents for the ass-kickinest desktops (and other stuff) I’ve ever seen.
There are two types of e-mail I can’t stand (other than spam).
The first is the one you get that tells you all about a horrible virus that will completely destroy your system if you open the attachment — and most of the time, the so-called “virus” isn’t even a virus. Some unsuspecting dimwit (see gullibility virus gets an e-mail in their inbox and decides he (or she!) should warn every single person in the address book. Now, let me tell you…this is the wrong thing to do. First, go to a reputable site like Symantec and do a search for the “virus”. Chances are, it’s just a hoax and the only harm it does is get your panties in a bunch…and everyone else the hoax gets sent to. Don’t forward it. Ever. Even if it isn’t a hoax. Instead, reply with this to the person that sent it to you in the first place.
Second, there is no way forwarding a single e-mail to X number of people will get you free stuff or free money. It just doesn’t happen! You would think after someone does it once and doesn’t get whatever-it-is, they’d figure it out. But, noooooo. If someone sends you one of these kinds of e-mails, reply with this. But then again, the sender is probably an idiot, and won’t get it.
Oh, there are three kinds.
I forgot about the kind that warns you about The Dangerous Situation that you should watch out for, and make sure you send it on to everyone you know! Not everyone realizes they should park in well-lit areas and not trust strange men. Right? (Sorry, no sarcastic response for this one, you’ll have to come up with your own.)
[Update: Send them to Glurge.]
Don’t send me stupid shit. I’ll have to kick your ass.
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