More like an invitation to like-minded individuals. There's a lot of group-think on Slashdot and XKCD is, inexplicably, a darling to many users here. Some people feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions when they know that they're not alone.
.but be sure to bulk up on testers and maintenance people to help you re-invent jQuery's host of fix-ups.
You know that that's a long debunked myth, right?
jQuery was never good at "harmonizing all of the bits of personality across vendors and versions". It even introduced it's own long list of browser incompatibilities. Remember the IE8 fiasco? That was all due to the grossly incompetent design of jQuery. It's all on c.l.j, if you're willing to do a bit of digging.
I banned it ages ago, for technical reasons. I can't even begin to predict how many thousands of hours we've saved as a result.
The "sudo make me a sandwich" one? Just not funny. I "get" the "joke", it's just not even a little bit funny. It's "Ha, ha! That's a thing that I know about! Familiarity for the win!"
The "Bobby Tables" strip also isn't funny. For the same reasons.
Let me guess: You have a large collection of "nerdy" t-shirts? Most of those are about as funny, insightful, and entertaining as XKCD. You know this already, as I'm sure when you're shopping on whatever website sells that stuff you like some and reject others. The difference between those and XKCD, of course, is that the t-shirt shop doesn't come with a personality for you to worship.
You'll note, of course, that I'm not actually addressing your real point
I did notice. I don't blame you. Reality is very difficult to face.
Well, we have a lot of pseudoscientific content (lost on most of the readers who think it's science), a lot of meaningless charts and graphs (that look like math to the numerically illiterate), and countless (completely meaningless) references to historical figures and sci-fi characters.
You tell me. Which way do you think the pendulum swings?
I have a different theory. His comic appeal to people who merely believe themselves to be above average. Like the 'Big Ban Theory' or the bad joke that is new 'Cosmos' series. Presumably a show for 'geeks' that has broad consumer appeal because everyone wants to believe that they're smarter than the people around them.
Well, the AC does have a point. For example, comic 1235 shows incredible ignorance of both science and logic.
That aside, between the countless meaningless graphs and crying over his inability to find love there isn't really much good content.
Extra fun: When I went looking for comic 1235, I ran across a few "xkcd sucks" blogs which offer (some) good criticism on specific comics. You might find it interesting.
which makes it impossible for you to compel me to provide any evidence to counter you.
I never asked for any. Knowing that MRAs have no evidence to support their position, it would be just a waste of time.
You even agree, and desire to make evidence free arguments:
Now if you'll accept my ability to make arguments without evidence,
"MRA"... I had to look that up... it is apparently an insult
You didn't look very hard, did you? If you had, you'd have found groups of like-minded people who (for reasons that I can only guess at) proudly wear that label.
You really could use some help. If you live near a major city, I can probably find a good counselor that can help you, and your fellow MRAs, deal with the deep feelings of inadequacy from which you clearly suffer.
It's wikipedia. They won't come round to tidy it up, they'll revert the edit (within seconds), call you names, and tell you that you're too stupid to edit.
It's not all bad, of course, but there are a large number of very nasty organized groups of assholes on wikipedia -- a disturbing number of those groups are using their numbers to push their own agenda.
Wikipedia is rapidly turning in to the wasteland that its early critics predicted ages ago.
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Once again - why the lecture for me
Once again - because you obviously need the advice!
Let it go man. It's really not important. Promise.
Why are you so obsessed with this?
Oooh, a typo! I must be a moron!
At least you seem to have calmed down. Let's rile you up a bit. :)
your daddies slashdot account
Do you see it? If not, perhaps you should stop posting from your daddy's slashdot account.
Relax. It's a forum on the internet. You'll get over it.
You missed this bit:
It's "Ha, ha! That's a thing that I know about! Familiarity for the win!"
You can call that 'smart' and 'funny' if you like. Just don't expect everyone to agree with you.
More like an invitation to like-minded individuals. There's a lot of group-think on Slashdot and XKCD is, inexplicably, a darling to many users here. Some people feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions when they know that they're not alone.
I haven't found one.
What makes you laugh at things merely because you recognize them?
.but be sure to bulk up on testers and maintenance people to help you re-invent jQuery's host of fix-ups.
You know that that's a long debunked myth, right?
jQuery was never good at "harmonizing all of the bits of personality across vendors and versions". It even introduced it's own long list of browser incompatibilities. Remember the IE8 fiasco? That was all due to the grossly incompetent design of jQuery. It's all on c.l.j, if you're willing to do a bit of digging.
I banned it ages ago, for technical reasons. I can't even begin to predict how many thousands of hours we've saved as a result.
The "sudo make me a sandwich" one? Just not funny. I "get" the "joke", it's just not even a little bit funny. It's "Ha, ha! That's a thing that I know about! Familiarity for the win!"
The "Bobby Tables" strip also isn't funny. For the same reasons.
Let me guess: You have a large collection of "nerdy" t-shirts? Most of those are about as funny, insightful, and entertaining as XKCD. You know this already, as I'm sure when you're shopping on whatever website sells that stuff you like some and reject others. The difference between those and XKCD, of course, is that the t-shirt shop doesn't come with a personality for you to worship.
You'll note, of course, that I'm not actually addressing your real point
I did notice. I don't blame you. Reality is very difficult to face.
And if you think many XKCD "strips" are rather smart... what are you doing at a "New for Nerd" website?
Fixed that for you.
Wow, did I strike a nerve!
that you are perpetuating yourself.
It takes two people to have a discussion, you know? You've even asked me questions!
I'm not stressed
Really? Then why all the name-calling and other nonsense? You certainly ACT like you're stressed. You've even done a bit of stalking!
It's okay. Someday, you'll learn to let go.
Maybe you're made because I pointed out a mistake you've made? It's okay. We all make mistakes. Try to feel better about it.
Well, we have a lot of pseudoscientific content (lost on most of the readers who think it's science), a lot of meaningless charts and graphs (that look like math to the numerically illiterate), and countless (completely meaningless) references to historical figures and sci-fi characters.
You tell me. Which way do you think the pendulum swings?
By using two of the most popular languages in the world?
I have a different theory. His comic appeal to people who merely believe themselves to be above average. Like the 'Big Ban Theory' or the bad joke that is new 'Cosmos' series. Presumably a show for 'geeks' that has broad consumer appeal because everyone wants to believe that they're smarter than the people around them.
As we've seen, that's a pretty big audience.
Harder than making XKCD funny in English? Even Randall hasn't puzzled that one out.
Well, the AC does have a point. For example, comic 1235 shows incredible ignorance of both science and logic.
That aside, between the countless meaningless graphs and crying over his inability to find love there isn't really much good content.
Extra fun: When I went looking for comic 1235, I ran across a few "xkcd sucks" blogs which offer (some) good criticism on specific comics. You might find it interesting.
Why the lecture?
Because it's advice you sorely need. Look at how terribly stressed you've become over a simple suggestion!
Relax. It's the comments section on a website. It's not important. It will never be important. Let it go.
I have a stalker! Neat.
I'm not going to let such attempted petty bullying stand
I thought you said we were "done"?
Did you change your mind?
Why does every car need two bikes?
I dunna like it 'cause it's different.
An' I dunna like things that 'er different.
You fail to offer an insult that even begins to offend...
Funny, it seems to have gotten you a bit hot-under-the-collar.
How else do you explain your need to respond *after* you told me that we were "done here"?
Again, I'm not surprised. It's just the nature of MRAs to lash out when they feel threatened -- which, of course, they always do.
Lash away, MRA, lash away... Whatever helps you chase away the loneliness and deep feelings of inadequacy.
which makes it impossible for you to compel me to provide any evidence to counter you.
I never asked for any. Knowing that MRAs have no evidence to support their position, it would be just a waste of time.
You even agree, and desire to make evidence free arguments:
Now if you'll accept my ability to make arguments without evidence,
"MRA"... I had to look that up... it is apparently an insult
You didn't look very hard, did you? If you had, you'd have found groups of like-minded people who (for reasons that I can only guess at) proudly wear that label.
You really could use some help. If you live near a major city, I can probably find a good counselor that can help you, and your fellow MRAs, deal with the deep feelings of inadequacy from which you clearly suffer.
You provided correlative statistics.
I did no such thing. You seem confused. Well, that's no surprise. You can't be an MRA if you're not already deeply confused.
And you forbade me from offering my own counter arguments
Did I whack your hand with a ruler while you tried to type them or something?
Now if you'll accept my ability to make arguments without evidence,
I have absolutely no doubt that you have ONLY the ability to make arguments without evidence. Evidence isn't exactly on your side here.
You MRAs are so pathetic. Someone should start a group to help you guys out.
It's wikipedia. They won't come round to tidy it up, they'll revert the edit (within seconds), call you names, and tell you that you're too stupid to edit.
It's not all bad, of course, but there are a large number of very nasty organized groups of assholes on wikipedia -- a disturbing number of those groups are using their numbers to push their own agenda.
Wikipedia is rapidly turning in to the wasteland that its early critics predicted ages ago.
MRAs are so sad...
Provide them with evidence, they deny it. Provide them with reasoned arguments, they cry and scream and call names.
I almost feel bad for you.