Miscellaneous

Curmudgeoning Around New Zealand

ArgusEyes — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:45:57 GMT

Hi all. Those of you who have been paying attention will know that I am currently touring New Zealand for a year, this is why the blog has been receiving no updates. However, I thought I should give the perfunctory shout out now and then to let you all know I’ve not driven off of a cliff or been eaten by a sheep.

Holy Crap! Study that didn’t need to be done.

ArgusEyes — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:57:17 GMT

As a great man, Dennis Prager, once said. A study either confirms common sense or it is wrong.

Twitter tweets are 40% 'babble'

A short-term study of Twitter has found that 40% of the messages sent via it are "pointless babble."

Carried out by US market research firm Pear Analytics, the study aimed to produce a snapshot of what people do with the service.

Almost as prevalent as the babble were "conversational" tweets that used it as a surrogate instant messaging system.

The study found that only 8.7% of messages could be said to have "value" as they passed along news of interest.

Get out.

Thank You + About Me

ArgusEyes — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:02:33 GMT

Do Not Want

ArgusEyes — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:59:31 GMT

Google's Chrome OS a direct shot across Microsoft's bow

Analysts said a key part of Google's strategy is to persuade software developers to start writing applications that run in Web browsers, rather than customizing them for a specific operating system such as Windows. "All Web-based applications will automatically work" on the new operating system, Pichai and Upson wrote.

I don’t want to sound like a luddite here, but nothing sounds more shite to me than playing games and using complex apps in a browser. I work in the field of websites so I understand how good they are getting with time. If it turns out to be good then I will happily eat crow but this doesn’t strike me as something that will take off anytime soon.

Think about it, is there a modern game that installs in less than a gigabyte of space? How about downloading that?

I will say, that one of the most important things to do is to separate the layers under which applications run. What is great about the web is that WebPages are written in open languages which browser writers support on the various OS’s, this can work with languages like Java and .NET which work under a virtual machine, but that has not taken off too much. Running from a browser will make apps that can run on Google Chrome OS also work on Windows, but the huge library of Windows apps will not work on Chrome. Let’s see how this one plays out.

The best thing about this is:

Chrome could attract computer users who want more speed and security than Windows currently provides. Google promised the software, which will be free, would boot up quickly and "get you onto the Web in a few seconds."

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And the move could prove to be good news for consumers, since more competition in the operating system market, long dominated by Microsoft, could lead to lower prices and increased innovation.

Yes. Competition is excellent for users. If Google Chrome OS is quick and light and people want that (I want that!) then Microsoft will lighten windows and lower prices also.

Taking a break

ArgusEyes — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:05:25 GMT

The last bunch of view replies expanded into more than one and due to personal efforts to go travelling around the world mean that activity will dwindle on the YouTube and blog side.

Now for some Greg Martin

ArgusEyes — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:02:17 GMT

There has been a lack of imagery and colour here recently with endless text posts so have some of this:

Nice guy gets an update

ArgusEyes — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:18:50 GMT

The niceguy forum is one of the popular forums regarding men's rights and anti-feminism on the internet. They've recently revamped themselves so maybe you will want to check it out.

http://www.the-niceguy.com/

About cross-posts

ArgusEyes — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:46:14 GMT

The last two posts are cross-posts from Equalism Activism. I want to explain in case this is viewed as laziness (which it kinda is). If there is anyone out there who reads this regularly (hi mum) then you will notice that it goes through periods of activity with me posting a lot on one week to posting almost nothing on the next. Apart from my natural apathy bouts, work gets in the way and life interjects.

At times like these there is no activity here but Justin from Equalism Activism has kindly granted me the permission to cross post gender topics from that blog and I can also cross post my pieces and videos there. So this will help to fill the gaps with something to read. Also, I am planning to move out of the country for a bit so I have a lot to do regarding the move. Including moving data, selling superfluous items and planning all the fiddly little details.

However, at all times I am racking up ideas and rants, There just isn't enough hours in the day.

Apathy..

ArgusEyes — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:08:56 GMT

..Sucks!

Anyone who has watched my videos for a while will notice that there are long periods where I don't make any videos and then I start up again. The reason for this is apathy. I suffer (not that it's a medical condition) from periods of apathy, which is where you feel a lack of interest or concern. So I haven't posted anything in a while so I thought I'd write about that.

It's not like depression, I simply don't feel like doing much, and since making a video is fairly in-depth (writing it, setting up, going out, etc) then it can get put off for a long time. At the moment I am feeling pretty apathetic, this is mainly due to the fact that it is winter and thus a lot of people feel down. When it comes to summer, I find it easier to focus on making videos and it is also nicer out, so I can film in fields and forests.

Read Little Green Footballs

ArgusEyes — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:03:05 GMT

There is a list of links on the right but one blog in particular deserves a special shout out for its importance. That blog is little green footballs. A right leaning blog dedicated to highlighting Islamic totalitarianism and anti evolution news items, it's basically aligned with my own blog on many issues.

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/

Elevating the Soul

ArgusEyes — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:07:44 GMT

My second latest video was entitled "Thou Shalt Not Criticise Women". It was prepared for a podcast called "the pendulum effect". I also cross posted the transcript on the associated blog over at equalismactivism.com.

I must say that I didn't expect such a tide of negative comments. The link between atheism and leftism is sadly confirmed yet again. And also is the link between leftism and anti-men's rights movement. There is simply no place at the table for a person such as myself who has centrist/right views, if you come with anything approaching a right wing idea then the wall of intellectual thuggery will send you scurrying away.

I was up from 10:30om until 5 in the morning replying to comments and emails from my blog, this blog and my YouTube account. By the end I was depressed and rueful of the human race.

Hanging around the noxious atmosphere of comments threads with fools degrades the soul. It's the intellectual equivalent of junk food, addictive to get into but ultimately demoralising. I have decided to only do things that are elevating – creative things such as making music, developing programs and contributing original arguments.

Can Pixar make a bad film?

ArgusEyes — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:33:33 GMT

I've just finished watching Wall-E and Ratatouille from Pixar. Both films are absolutely fantastic in a way that I've come to expect from that company. I have to say that Pixar haven't made a bad film yet. The only film of theirs I haven't seen yet is cars, but I’ve heard that is good as well.

I can think of no other example of this, the nearest I can think of is the Coen Brothers who seemed like they couldn't fail for a while. But then they released a bunch of stinkers and that was the end of that.

The Pixar films are a real treat for me. They are the best animated, funniest, most character-full animated films out there and may Pixar never fall.

A new year and a new look

ArgusEyes — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:11:27 GMT

Well, I had an inclination to randomly change the look of the entire blog. So I have been beavering away over the last couple of days trying to decide what looks semi-decent. I have settled on this rather moody looking shades of grey approach, what do you think? There are also some changes to the functionality of the blog, there are more posts on the home page and the text of a post is hidden if it is too large. I have added a personal profile section to the right.

As you might know, I don't make new years resolutions but I will try and update this blog more – as well as making more videos. I have been going through some plans for the future which, pending some upcoming decisions, I will be letting you know about soon. Also, I have been approached to contribute to a podcast called "The Pendulum Effect". A link to this podcast is included in the top menu and I shall be broadcasting my contributions on YouTube.

There will undoubtedly be some bugs in the look of the site so if you see anything then please contact me and let me know.

W00t - 500 subscribers!

ArgusEyes — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:50:11 GMT

Maybe some sort of personal video is in order?

It's actually 501 now so I'd better get on that.. The 500th subscriber was AmbientMusicII.

Greener gender video postponed for now.

ArgusEyes — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:50:56 GMT

On request from the documentary make, I have made the greener gender video private for now. I will try to bring it back online as soon as possible.

Do you like filler?

ArgusEyes — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:35:43 GMT

For the 10 people who actually read this thing and care, I still am feeling quite tired due to working singularly on a quite complicated project for my work. I have put up filler in the past (Tom Leykis, Dennis Prager, Mike McConnell, etc).

Do people enjoy watching these? I think that it does contribute so that's why I've done it in the past but I always feel a little guilty about doing it on a channel that should mainly be about producing original content.

Leave your views in the comment below.

On a break.

ArgusEyes — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:37:19 GMT

Long time viewers will notice that I occasionally go on a break (normally without telling anyone) and I thought I should mention that I am on one now, I normally resume video making activities when I feel “back in the mood” to do it.

[edit] I will try to keep the blog updated as it requires less effort than making a video. If the break continues for too long then I will post some of that cheapo taken-from-a-podcast content like I do sometimes with the Mike McConnell or Dennis Prager shows. I try not to post too many videos like this as I see it as a little cheap to people expecting original content. However, there is good stuff to be had in some of these clips that is not already on youtube and I think others will like it.

Listen, Learn, Repeat

ArgusEyes — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:46:02 GMT

He was survived by his wife...

ArgusEyes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:56:36 GMT

Does that make me half evil?

ArgusEyes — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:38:37 GMT

Not that I would believe in superstitious stuff like that in the first place. Seriously though, thanks for the subscriptions people. It’s shot up in the last few weeks. Stuff like this keeps me making the videos because the natural tendency is laziness!

Linkage!

ArgusEyes — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:52 GMT

I have finally gotten around to adding some more links to the sidebar on the right. I have added all the old sites I have in my bookmarks, if I am missing one then you can contact me with the links you want me to add.

I am back from my hols, video coming soon.

On my hols...

ArgusEyes — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:42:44 GMT

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I have been on my holidays. Next week I shall be home and should still have some spare time so I am planning to get something made.

Fred on common sense

ArgusEyes — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:38:47 GMT

Since I read a part of his article in my latest video. I though it would be a cool idea to list some of his best material as regards feminism.

I recommend you go on over and check out all of his stuff.

A Retrospective. A thanks. A forecast. A proper video

ArgusEyes — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:25:37 GMT

Sorry for the wind at the beginning. It gets better after a minute or so.

An update about what is happening with me. A thanks to the subscribers and my plans for the future.

That *pock* sound you hear in the background is a farmer dispatching our feathered/furry friends.

Oh yeah, I'm the man!

ArgusEyes — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:15:17 GMT

You might find this video linked from the Mike McConnell homepage.

http://www.700wlw.com/pages/onair_mcconnell.html

If they've moved it then here is a piccy.

Click here to download show

Susurration of a Shibboleth

ArgusEyes — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:04:17 GMT

su•sur•ra•tion
A soft, whispering or rustling sound; a murmur.

shib•bo•leth
A custom or practice that betrays one as an outsider.

This blog has been given an interesting name, a name which I have created from the concatenation of two unusual words. A susurration is a soft sound or a lingering sigh, one of the definitions of a shibboleth is an action that betrays one as an outsider.

And this represents what I want to say. I feel sometimes that I am completely insane, I am living in a world that makes no sense. We live in a world where fundamentalist religion is making a resurgence, where our freedom of speech is being eroded – and we don't care. We live in a world where we say what is proper, not what is correct. We live in a world where our culture is being traded out under our feed by greedy and stupid politicians. We live in a world of degeneration and decay, irrational and foolish though is the order of the day. We live in a world where men are denigrated and yet we still say that we are an enlightened and open minded culture.

This blog and all accompanying videos represent my values. These values roughly fall into the following groups:

Men’s rights
Science
Atheism
Anti-fundamentalism
Anti-political correctness
Anti radical feminism

I hope that these videos and articles provide a new and interesting perspective on many subjects and are enjoyed by many people. I suppose that my biggest hope is that I can make a difference and affect some people’s attitudes with my arguments. Whether or not this happens, I will still stand for what I think is right even if this means acting as a David against a Goliath (the institution of political correctness can be characterised as thus).

Only a brave person is willing to admit honestly, and fearlessly to face, what a sincere and logical mind discovers.
~Rodan of Alexandria