Wednesday, May 6, 2020

proper corona admin, vol 35.0

Hi all,

Locked down, but not locked out, at least until I forget my password.

What?

That was my way of introducing the post - more updates on how I'm doing with technology.

Like the other day, when you complained about ads?

Right, speaking of ads, I went on two websites last week and bought a pair of running shoes, one from each site. This led to my first experience with targeted advertising, or at least my first obvious experience - for the past few days, I've been inundated with banner ads flashing 'low' prices for the shoes I just bought, twice.

So you are mad that people want to help you buy the things you need?

No, I have a message for the geniuses over at Data Science University - stop advertising the shoes, I JUST bought them! The only thing runners and poker players have in common is that they don't need a third pair.

Very good, I'm sure the advertising industry will fold after your joke.

I'd be impressed if the banner ads were for socks. But surely, any moron knows if you buy two pairs of sneakers, the last thing you need is a third pair? The only thing I need more than another pair of sneakers is an editor.

Hey!

What? Why are you still here? Go home, stay home, save lives.

Editing is an essential business, though with the crap I sift through here, it might be considered trash removal, which is definitely essential.

Oh wow, strong words, and from someone who doesn't write them! You know what, enough for today, I'm going to go talk to a volleyball.