Whatever you're offering isn't right for everyone. Though it's painful to admit, especially when you're trying to get something off the ground and can use customers, you know there's a beginning and end to the problem you're trying to solve—if not, you probably need to refine your idea. So, … [Read more...] about Cancellation as a Feature
For years now, when I've been asked to suggest a comment "strategy" for someone's site, it's always been the same: allow it if you want, but moderate every comment. At the very least, moderate the first comment from every user. I still give the same advice to this day, and feel more strongly than … [Read more...] about Anonymous Comments Deserve Moderation
I came across a new textbook I wanted to read recently called Introduction to Data Science. Yes, I'm a nerd in my spare time, as well. Two things piqued my interest (as I'm not entirely sure I need an introduction to data science): It's open-source (also, free). It's available as an interactive … [Read more...] about Apple Doesn’t Want Me to Read Interactive iBooks
Let me jump out in front and say that, in all the recent discussion about sexism in tech (speaker lineups at conferences, brogramming, etc.), it's been difficult to get any take-aways we can all agree on. Smarter people are saying more important things than I ever could or should here, so I'll leave … [Read more...] about A Practical Way to Fight Sexism in Tech Today (Literally, Today)
