Mitchell, last chance to name that 80’s tune. If I don’t hear from you soon, I’m just going to post it.
Author: Reid
The Type of Rock Music I’m Looking For
I recently had a conversation with Mitchell wherein I told him how much I liked AC/DC and Van Halen. This is especially true when I’m in the mood for music that really rocks. Later Mitchell asked if I could explain specifics about both groups that appealed to me. I did a cursory listening of various rock groups last night, and while I think my thoughts are still fuzzy, I’m going to offer some thoughts (because I might never get to this if I wait until my thoughts are clearer). To start things off, answering the following question might be helpful: What does it mean for a group to really rock? Here’s a list of things that come to mind: Continue reading “The Type of Rock Music I’m Looking For”
Notes on 1984 by George Orwell
Thread to keep notes and help me process George Orwell’s 1984. Continue reading “Notes on 1984 by George Orwell”
Greatest NBA Shooting Guards
The Top 5 shooting guards in NBA history according to Nick Wright pic.twitter.com/PT8zmrRJW9
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 27, 2018
How do you like this list? Also, if we made a distinction between best shooters at the 2-spot versus best 2 guards, who would be in the former? Off the top of my head, here’s who I’d put in there: Continue reading “Greatest NBA Shooting Guards”
Just a Thought
A thread for thoughts or questions that pop into your head that don’t necessarily warrant a thread. Here’s one that came to mind just now. Continue reading “Just a Thought”
Verdict: Internet is Not a Medium for Thoughtful, Civil Discourse
Civil Beat announced their closing down their comments section. What’s interesting is that they’ve tried different software/methods, but none have really lead to civil place for thoughtful discussion. This jibes with my experience on a variety of different comment sections and discussion boards online over a twenty year period. (The Atlantic also recently shut down their comments section.) To be clear, thoughtful, civil discourse is possible on the internet–I have definitely participated in this–but it is very rare, the exception to the rule. This is really disappointing and sad to me, because I expected that the internet would provide more opportunities for this type of discourse. My sense is that this building a place where this type of discourse is the norm is too costly, and those looking for this type of discourse have to go to places where the majority of conversation turns the site into a cesspool.
(One question. Both Civil Beat and The Atlantic are keeping FB discussions alive. Are discussions more thoughtful and civil there?)
Foreign Policy during the Trump Administration
Thread on foreign policy and world events during the Trump administration. Continue reading “Foreign Policy during the Trump Administration”
2017 NFL Off-season Thread
Thread for NFL discussion before the 2018 NFL season. To kick off the thread, I wanted to vent about QB evaluations Continue reading “2017 NFL Off-season Thread”
Gun Control and Gun Violence
Repository for links to information about gun control and gun violence. Continue reading “Gun Control and Gun Violence”
Best Noodle + Broth Dish
I was going to start a thread on your favorite ramen, but the dish I wanted to write about isn’t ramen. Still, if you asked me about my favorite ramen dish, I’d mention this dish. I’m talking about Continue reading “Best Noodle + Broth Dish”