Social Media.

This is comes from current cleaning of my mobile where I've decided to uninstall unused, if rarely used, apps alongside deleting or moving pictures and vids to a flash drive. I'm also thinking how I have been using social media and eliminating any accounts that aren't actually needed.

Facebook. Yes. Real Name. Main purpose to keep in touch w/ friends and family. Barely uploads pics.
Snapchat: No.
Instagram: No.
Twitter: Yes. Alias.
Viper: Yes. Real Name. Mainly used to talk to relative overseas.
Skype: Yes. Only used a few times to communicate w/ group projects; might keep it if group calls are needed.

I suppose you can count Linkedln as social media, and I do have an account, but my primary purpose are career networking and just putting my work experience up. I don't do anything on it besides those two. I am looking to make my own website where my CV will be present so I'm not sure where that would leave my Linkedln's profile since it'll make it redundant, but I suppose it's good to have just because it's become a staple among working professionals.

Compared to my peers and Gen. Y my use of social media is rather narrow since I don't use snapchat and instagram. An alias is used on twitter so I don't even count that. Viper and Skype are used only for specific purposes.

The criteria if an app would be kept are:

1. What it's purpose?
2. How often do I use it?
3. Why do I use it?
4. Is this app adding anything of value to my life?
5. Do I really need it?

Of course, this goes for spring cleaning your closet for anything that "builds up" (e.g., clothes, entertainment material, decorations, books).

As for this blog, it's just a way to pour my thoughts into. No one besides me and random visitors are aware of its existence.

Memorial Day, USA

The love story between modernism and Islam.

When issues with Islam are brought up (e.g., it being taught in public schools, though some students say it's on a historical context) defenders of it being taught tend to range from Muslims to secularists. There's not much in-between. Usually the secularists attack Christianity bringing up the Crusades, a common topic that supposedly exposes the religion for immense wrongdoings, and if the person who has issues with Islam is an American they'll say that America has been been raging war for the past 200 years across the globe. My favorite counter of those who try to make the Americas be on the defense is "it's all been verified."

Both of these talking points ignore the subject matter at hand and tend to build their talking points off of inaccurate history with poor analysis.

The Crusades:

The wars America has been have many, but a good historical exercise is to learn the motivations of entering a particular war and to see if these motivations later changed once involved.

Quit being such a p_ssy, Steve.

Or whoever is thinking of axing the comment section One Peter Five.

"I’m not a huge fan of our comment boxes. I’ll say that outright. I worry that for new people coming to look at the site, or one-time readers who may be linking in for some reason or other, they are not exactly an example of us putting our best foot forward. We have regular arguments over our comment policy. When we are forced to ban people for violating that policy, we get very huffy and indignant emails. The sheer volume of comments clogs up my inbox.

BUT — and this is a big “but” — I know that for many of you, comments are extremely important. They give you a place to work this stuff out, they keep you coming back to the site, they help you (through the related content links) to find other articles you may have missed, and so on."

1. Unless the comment section is absolute dirt I'd  argue "putting your best foot forward" is giving the visitor quality content and a user friendly interface, not eliminating the comment section because you're afraid people will run away.

2. Stop being a fucking pussy, Steve. (I already find you slightly annoying on your podcast and at times you're melodramatic.)

We Need You!

This was the very first paragraph on a sports blog calling for writers.

"We're looking for new people to join our editorial staff here at _______ and we are especially interested in bringing aboard writers who will broaden our worldview. Women.People from other parts of the world. People with disabilities. Basically: we’re looking to encourage diversity on our site."

You only got it because you're a woman and have a disability, not because you have a unique point of view and/or your writing material is of merit. 

Cohabitation

I never truly bought into the arguments of why people should cohabitate. One reason is because "it's the next step in our relationship." This is mostly bullshit because it means practically nothing unless it's symbolic of commitment (I doubt it). Some say "it's the next natural thing." Also bullshit. Many couples move in with each other because it's the norm - a norm that really has no basis in its purpose. Now, I can understand moving in for financial reasons since a roommate cuts down the cost, but that's probably the minute number.

Cohabitation is playing house when you're not even engaged let alone married. And yea, I heard the "test the waters" - also bullshit. Testing what waters? How many had a "successful" test and later broke up? How many boyfriends and girlfriends have you been through? How many moved in to only cancel the lease a year later? Can't you live alone and be in a relationship at the same time?

Call me old fashioned but when I seek a roommate I seek someone that isn't my significant other.

I simply don't play house.