Captain Splendid's Journal: I give up.

While I agree it seems a little short-sighted to give "everything" to JJ Abrams and/or his production company, pretty much everything else on the FP thread about him and Valve teaming up is just fucking useless. While I'm not going to hold up Super 8, Cloverfield or even the Trek reboot as masterpieces, the sheer fucking entitlement, whining and nose-holding regarding the news is just awe-inspiring to behold.

And here's the thing. I read a lot of internet crap in the course of the day, so I've seen a ton of editorial and commentariat content on this news already, from a variety of different websites, each with their own style and community, and nowhere on any of those will I find anything close to the retardery here.

So, why am I here again? Can't think of any bloody reason really.

Y'all have fun, and feel free to drop me a line if you want, but fuck this place. It's not even worth the handful of half-assed visits I could muster up lately.

G.C.W.

[PopeRatzo]

I didn't expect to see a Goodbye Cruel World post from you, Captain Splendid.

Take a little time off and then see how you feel. The place would be poorer without you.

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[mcgrew]

Agreed.

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[symbolset]

This.

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[mcgrew]

Also, how's he going to read the rest of the Nobots book?

This is why God invented Internet Vacations

[WillAffleckUW]

Every so often, I go on a real vacation, one where I don't bother with the Internet for a few weeks. I might bring an iPad, but it's only in case I need to make Skype calls or bring up Map data or make a B and B or hostel reservation.

It's refreshing.

You should do that.

Just post a JE on slashdot and something on FB saying "Gone Offline. Back when I feel like it."

And then do it.

I find it works best when I'm in rural areas or small towns, or out surfing or hiking or whatever, but not as easy at home.

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[symbolset]

I took a two-week vacation from the Internet recently. Apparently I have children.

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[smittyoneeach]

If you get a bit free with the protein, children happen.

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[symbolset]

Deployment was a joy, but maintenance can be a challenge.

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[smittyoneeach]

Indeed. Hoisted at 0100 this morning to deal with a screaming nightmare.

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[symbolset]

It gets better. From 5-9 the shutdown feature fails entirely.

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[smittyoneeach]

Which reminds me, I need to get back to work on the novel. Another great diversion.