I don’t know about you, but there are so many great things posted on the web, I often miss them when they are first published online. So today, I’m sharing a mash-up of my recent, eclectic discoveries with you. The links cover everything from SOPA to Nuts.
SOPA and PIPA
Someone once called me a ‘slow thinker’ because I prefer to weigh both sides of a situation before I make a decision. So characteristically, the movement to protest SOPA and PIPA moved faster than I did. I object to the language of the bills known as SOPA and PIPA, but I’m not necessarily against their intent. I practiced a ‘grey-out’ on Wednesday of last week in that I did not black-out my website or blog, but I also did the bare minimum of internet business. And I continue to read a variety of articles on the subject. Here are two that made me go ‘hmmm.’
Were you swept up in the internet protest against SOPA and PIPA? Read why David Pogue suggests we Put Down the Pitchforks on SOPA.
Jaron Lanier opines that we netziens harbor false ideals of the web and that our extreme reactions to SOPA can be doing us more harm than good. Read his article in the NY Times opinion page here.
Has either of these articles swayed me? I’m still thinking about it.
On Writing
Now, this is motivation! Write your story, finish and start the next one as if a sword is hanging over your head! Read Art Holcomb’s “Scheherazade” a guest blog for Larry Brooks on Storyfix.
Thanks to Lena Corazon for putting me onto this post “Ed’s Casual Friday: Everyone is a (one) Star.”
Space Exploration
According to this article, Orbital Junk Threatens the Future of Space Travel. Oh, man! I’ve got to finish revising my Repairman story. Reality is catching up!
How to Achieve Your Goals
Sarah Andre does a gig as a guest blogger at Pat O’Dea Rosin and Lark Howard’s blog: Reading, Writing, & Rambling. She makes a case on how Fierce Alter Egos will keep you exercising when all else fails.
Marshmallow Stuff
You knew I had to include the some of the posts that touched my marshmallow heart.
August McLaughlin tells her story of recovery from anorexia in this touching and inspiring post, Does Dirt Have Calories?
And finally, The Nuts:
A Random Act of Weirdness
This youtube video, courtesy of Lynn Kelley, made me laugh, watch Weird Al Yankovic’s Parody of Lady Gaga.
While this covers everything from SOPA to Nuts, still those are but a few of the blogs and articles I found on the internet during the past week. I hope you enjoyed them and found one or two that were gems for you. Have a terrific week!
Thanks for including me, in this mashup Lynette. Much appreciated.
You are so welcome, Louise.
Hi, Lynette,
Oh! Those book “reviews” Ed McNally compiled sting. Thanks for this mash-up–and for including Sarah Andre’s guest post. Thanks to her, I’m letting my fierce show.
Those “reviews” had me laughing out loud and cringing at the same time. As for Sarah Andre’s guest post, I loved the idea of letting my fierce show. I’ve really got to work on that.
My post touched your marshmallow heart?? What a sweet (oops, pun ;)) compliment, Lynette. The mention means so much – thank you! And what a fantastic list of resources. I see a bunch I’ve yet to check out.
Form SOPA to Nuts… HA! Love your wit. Have a great week.
Thanks, August. I had a really hard time coming up with a title for this until I was inspired to re-arrange the order in which I discussed each one. Then, it was obvious. 🙂
Thanks for the links to alternate views on SOPA. So far I’d only read opposing opinions in blog comments and they weren’t very informative (more inflammatory!). I’d like to read about both sides too.
I’m so glad I could help with your investigation of SOPA. And yes, many of the blog comments I’ve read were not terribly informative. It is an emotionally charged issue.
Great mashup, Lynette. I missed most of these posts, so thank you. And thanks so much for including me!
You know, you could read 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and never keep up with the blogs. I’m glad I could shine a little light on each of these blogs.
Thanks, Lynette! Missed quite a few of these too. Jaron Lanier is always good for another view of things. Think I’ll head over there now!
Hi Lynnette! That post on Story Fix, Sheherazad, sounds interesting—a sword hanging over your head? Thanks for including my blog and Darlene’s post with all your other awesome links!
Hi, Marcia. Yeah, I think a sword hanging over your head would be plenty of motivation! You are so welcome. I enjoyed your blog and Darlene’s post. Thank you for stopping by!
I believe that there should be a form to “protect” copyright infringements, I think that the way the SOPA as it looks, may seriously hamper the overall efficiency of the internet… It comes to a point that I have to think if when writing a post, I can or can not use say the word “Apple”…
Hi, Carolyn. Yes, copyright infringements are rampant on the net but there are laws both national and international. The real problem is in detecting the infringement and then enforcing the law. I don’t have answers, but I have a lot of concerns. Perhaps through discussions like these someone will come up with a great answer. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
If you thought SOPA was bad, just wait Until you meet ACTA.
ACTA had move forward in Europe despite protests.
Angelina, I’d appreciate a link to more information about ACTA.