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August 12, 2007 in Technology with 3 Comments

It seems 6A maybe clarifying some of their policies. It might not be good for some writers. Check out the link to JF post.

http://www.journalfen.net/community/6a_cornfield/651.html

Basically they’re saying “do not include anything sexual in relation to those under 18.”

A day or so ago, I read that 6A had no problems with fan fiction.

This is so confusing. Fan fiction is about imaginery characters. They aren’t real. If LJ’s policy is based on US Law, then what happens to pro novels, short stories, etc, that are published mainstream and contain underage smut.

Will there be two set of standards, one for profic and another for fan fic. Is kissing sexual?

Just Lovely

June 21, 2007 in Technology with 12 Comments

I have a new LJ layout. Designed by the lovely . Thank you, sweetie. I love my BBM theme.

Tmelange and I have created a new community for Silver Surfer fan fictions. We’re still working out the details. I’m aiming for an all inclusive genre community which will include Slash, Het, and Gen. Come and join us, write some fic, and have fun.

ETA: The Community new name is

Strikethrough, LSB

June 3, 2007 in Technology with 12 Comments

More stuff on Six-Apart/LJ debacle. This is an interesting article on a possible real reason for
Strikethrough 07. http://www.greatestjournal.com/users/stewardess_/683.html

I’ve discovered the perfect writing application that serves my needs for capturing all files related to my writing projects. When I came across Scrivener, which is not the subject here, I could’ve kicked myself a hundred times over for not going MAC two years ago. This is where Liquid Story Binder steps up to the plate for Window based operating systems and has a similar structure as Scrivener.

LSB provides features for setting up chapters, scenes, character profiles, image gallery, checklists, planners, songs, other file types which are stored under your story/book file listings. Bring up the file listing and click on any number of icon to retrieve documents, or leave files open and save as a specific workspace. The next time the book is opened the files will re-opened as they were closed.

If you’re like me who needs visual inspiration and want all notes and related files in a single click, this is the program.

Of course, the program won’t do the for writing for you and it won’t ask a bunch of silly questions like some program.

FireFox

October 24, 2006 in Technology with 3 Comments

Something is wrong with my FF browser. It keeps getting stuck at an entry on LJ. I wonder why this is happening?

I tried several new LJ themes. I loved the one from Style Contest, “The Road to October.” The colors are especially appealing, I like neutral colors. I also like Masala, one of the Bloggish’s themes with its glowing red links and header. My FF browser doesn’t like either one. The entry layout for the “The Road to October ” needs adjusting because the right side of an entry will cut off when inserting stuff like tables and images.

Anyone on my Flist knows CSS? Would appreciate info on how to adjust the width of the new LJ themes.

Google Agrees to Buy YouTube

October 9, 2006 in Technology with 1 Comment

Well, there goes the neighborhood. Google agrees to buy YouTube.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/09wire-google.html?ref=technology

Wonder what’s gonna happened to all the great vids on YouTube.

Why must they mess with our fun. Sheesh!

Ipod

September 16, 2006 in Technology with 1 Comment

Apple has a new Ipod and they are selling movies. I think it was [info] cruisedirector who posted something about this sometime ago.

Movies cannot be played on a regular DVD player. All is not lost, though. You may be able to hook up your television to the computer using S-video cables or some other format just for this purpose. I still have to read up on the technical. However, my computer is a media center and is designed with the purpose of connecting to the television. I’m not so sure my TV can handle the abuse from my computer. It’s an older model. Running more wires across rooms give me the shiver.

The movies can also be downloaded to Ipod. I have a 30G. I ain’t updating to an 80G Ipod. I love technology and gadgets but there is a limit and there has to be some rationale for throwing away toys less than a year old.

I’m curious about how well this is going to work for Apple. Frankly, movie downloaders will save any where from $5.00 during regular times and $7.00 the week the DVD hits the market for sale. The money saved from downloading could be the impetus to purchase movies from Apple. But then what about missing scenes, commentaries, and pictures that sometimes come with DVD store purchases. Will they be offered as part of the download?

QuickTime is not my favorite software to watch movies or clips. Nero’s Showtime, WinDVD, and even Media Player do a much better job.

I guess I will be taking a wait and let’s see attitude. I wish I could burn movie to DVD and have it played on a standalone player. I would download in a heart’s beat and forget about the extra on DVD.

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