• The Point of Ridiculosity

    Kickstarter has passed the “point of ridiculosity.” I am hereby writing off any respect I had for the platform.

  • Is Daily Blogging Worth it?

    This past weekend saw the close of the first half of 2014. I’m proud to say that every day thus far has seen a new article published on this site. Is it worth it, though?

  • Regional Bias

    International bodies continuously allege they’re working together to remove barriers to travel and trade. They’re doing the exact opposite.

  • Don’t be that guy: A Lesson in Conference Etiquette

    Be respectful when you go to conferences. Speakers invest a lot in presenting, and other attendees have paid a chunk of money to be there.

  • On Patriotism

    This year is the first time I’ve spent Independence Day outside the US. It’s been a somewhat enlightening experience, to say the least.

  • The Effect of Privacy Violation

    The passage of legislation requiring all Internet-based data about Russian citizens to be hosted on servers physically hosted in Russia is both inspiring and terrifying.

  • How Local Development has Failed

    I’ve discovered that many of the tools and tricks we’re using to optimize websites are making it impossible to work truly offline.

  • More than a Logo

    Your brand is bigger than your visual identity.

  • Why Comments Matter

    Comments are just as valuable as the original article, post, thought, rant that inspired them. Comments matter immensely, and there are several reasons why.

  • Why Speak?

    Speaking at conferences is often painful. Why bother in the first place?