Internet places Jul 4, 2023
I feel like there's a pretty strong delineation between major internet places and what their primary purpose is, so it's always weird to see people wildly breaking my internal, made-up rules. 
  • Facebook is for posting pictures of your family vacations, pets, and kids.
  • Twitter is for anonymous shitposting.
  • Reddit is for connecting with other nerds who share your weird hobbies and opinions.
  • Instagram is for posting pictures of your workout, your coffee, or your ass.
  • LinkedIn is for following your employer's social media to appear engaged.
What's weird is when people shitpost on Facebook or LinkedIn using their actual names.  Or when people post an entire blog entry on Twitter one sentence at a time.  It's like watching a monkey use a typewriter.  Like, yeah you can do that, but that's absolutely not what it's for. #technology
Pete Townshend vs. Jimi Hendrix Jul 4, 2023
The Who's Pete Townshend on the stage antics of Jimi Hendrix:
When Jimi went on and started doing the same gimmicks we had done--and they were just gimmicks--I realized I had underestimated Jimi's readiness to play the fool to get attention. He didn't need to do it. We're talking crass, show business nonsense here. My guitar smashing started as a serious art-school concept with a clear manifesto.
The phrase "serious art-school concept with a clear manifesto" has to be the douchiest thing I've ever read. (via Room Full of Mirrors) #entertainment