Free is good, but…
Many people think of the internet as the ultimate "Land of the Free". Free software; free services; free everything. Few people stop to consider, "what does that mean for those who take their time and skills to create that which I consume freely?"
When I was younger, I simply took. And signed up. And downloaded. And got everything I possibly could. For free. Every site; every program. The free one was always the one I wanted. At the time this was the rule; if only because I didn't have any money, so I couldn't buy anything.
Now that I'm older and slightly more experienced, with a greater income line matched only by a greater expense line (and only more wealthy in that more money runs away from me every month, so I guess that at least one line of the spreadsheet suggests I have more than I used to) I have begun making efforts to support those who make the free stuff that I enjoy most.
I appreciate their effort and can releate to the non-monetary expenses required to create something and allow others take it, use it, view it, share it with others, and even make parts or all of it their own. In addition to helping with the bottom line where I can, I would like to highlight the efforts of some of my favorite developers, artists, and writers, here on these pages. My hope is that I can share their work with our readers, so that maybe they all can enjoy and one day help to support these creators, themselves.
"I will give you my sword, and together we may fight and die. Or I can raise, for you, an army. And together we may all fight and live." - Anonymous
People who love us.
Based on the activity on the blog so far, below is the list of people who love us:
Spilled Flowers
The flowers were blocking my view of the TV, and they looked so sad, indoors, away from the bees and the sun. So I gave them some water, and I put them outside on my deck, thinking I could bring them inside in a few hours, and they'd be blossomed and beautiful. I was washing my hands at the sink about 45 minutes later when I heard a thud from outside. 🙁
Office Hours
SMRSH Office Hours will be this evening at 17:00 at DLZ's house. All are welcome.
All work and no play…
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Conundrum.
Should I be pleased or insulted that I am the only one not invited to today's complete waste of time (aka "operations meeting")?
Need some feedback here.
Yarrrrrrr! (and such)
Sticky!: This is our sticky webgame of the (however long it lasts). Once I know that other people have seen it (which can be indicated by joining the game), I'll take it down and get back to the normal flow of the site.
Until then... consider yerselves hijacked and at the mercy of yer fellow pie-rats! Yarr!
Star Pirates. Space + Pirates + Turnbased Online Free Game = Happy!
My Book Collection
Recently I've been posting all the books that I acquire on my LibraryThing. I <3 it.