blackboxxx

Joined 15 years ago

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242
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109
Member since
Jun 21
Abandoned account. If one of my comments has offended you, I apologize.
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Comment · 15 years ago
Oh heck, give it another shot. I found it awkward and tiring on the legs for about two weeks. Give yourself at least that amount of time.
Comment · 15 years ago
It's worrisome you would ask a bunch of strangers what profession you should take up. We don't know you from Moses. We don't know if you like crossword puzzles, make your own maple syrup, or have a lisp. You need to write out a list of what you love to do then explore the possibilities.

For what it's worth, here is what I suggest: switch to a stand up desk for any computing tasks. I cobbled together an ugly ad hoc one and I could never go back.

Also, while you deliberate over what your new profession will be, get a job in retail or sales. The pay will suck but you'll be on your feet and interacting with human beings.

I wish you success!

Comment · 15 years ago
Mother Theresa once said: "When I look upon the masses I can do nothing. When I look upon the one, I can do something."

Find someone to help. Help them. You have then changed the world for the better. Now do it again.

Comment · 15 years ago
To make yourself more desirable to employers, I'd have personal projects that demonstrate your abilities.

I'm a freelance writer slash "creative". I've been that way for over five years. I also have creative projects and those have been generating revenue and opportunities for me.

It's not easy. I was homeless for several weeks about a year ago. Couldn't cover the rent. But I've done factory work for many years and I'd choose this any day.

Comment · 15 years ago
Unfortunately, this scoring of comments and karma preys on my OCD and competitive personality.

However, until I get psychological therapy from a certified professional, I kindly ask you vote me up. Thanks.

Comment · 15 years ago
I'll bet Firefox's plump user base has shriveled up like a raisin since starting this updating schedule to version 7. Using Firefox is annoying. Simply activating the browser becomes this big update/check your plugins song and dance production. Now many of the plugins don't work, and Firefox is still slower than Chrome or Opera.

I hope the new login feature makes Firefox worth using again!

Comment · 15 years ago
I'd hustle and follow Seth Godin's formula first. It will tighten your pitch and increase your understanding on how people use your product. With this information, your Adwords campaigns will be so much more effective.
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Go towards your pain. Fix it, then share your solution with the world.
Comment · 15 years ago
I like the app btw. It's fresh. I'll continue using it.
Comment · 15 years ago
Add taxi drivers to the mix. I've got the theory hairdressers and taxi drivers have a better sense of the moods and attitudes of society than anyone, even politicians.

In aggregate, their opinions and predictions might be a peek around the corner of time.

I like your idea too (sorta) although I think you'll pivot into a matchmaking service in time.

Comment · 15 years ago
I tried using BeOS back in the day, but it was a BeOtch to get the drivers working.

Linux in it's many flavours ended up being enough to scratch my geek itch.

Comment · 15 years ago
Pandora for snacks: awesome tagline and concept. This would make a great gift for kids (of all ages).

One suggestion: change the look of your site. Add pictures of candies. Make my eyes burn from the hot neon colors. Turn up the fun dial on the design!

Comment · 15 years ago
I don't know of many, sorry. I think the time is ripe for a startup to own this market though.

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