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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 8:43:26 PM
"He's showing incredible flexibility in his bones, Joe!" https://t.co/ptAH4WMH0L
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 5:47:22 PM
Remember kids, The Facebook Prison Experiment begins the moment you log in!
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hammett @hammett
Jul 1, 2014, 4:35:57 PM
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i confess i enjoy this myself https://t.co/RT2MygVSdX
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secretGeek @secretGeek
Jul 1, 2014, 4:26:02 PM
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When you put them side by side, Atwood's law is just a specific instance of Murphy's law.
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willfindlater @willfindlater
Jul 1, 2014, 4:10:00 PM
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18 years in, we've taken the models off the cover of Stuff. I'm excited about this. http://t.co/attGXD3KTc
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 3:34:10 PM
This is what I get for working with Canadians. THIS IS WHAT I GET. Hate crimes! http://t.co/EO4OJFLD4t
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 3:04:52 PM
stated another way, if you allow people to be selfish at no cost to themselves, too many of them will.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 3:04:12 PM
In that study, note that people only "do the right thing" when you design the conditions/game correctly. (see: Stack Overflow)
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 2:53:59 PM
“In general, people are willing to do the right or fair thing even at some cost for themselves” http://t.co/JUZ72XgwrZ
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 4:43:26 AM
Shaving the Yak: all day, erry day http://t.co/l1E5Tj8DpY
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jul 1, 2014, 3:45:02 AM
the number one thing a TweetStorm™ says is "my time is more important than yours".
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jongalloway @jongalloway
Jul 1, 2014, 1:56:10 AM
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Why aren't ppl using vw for viewport relative font sizing? Been widely supported for a while. http://t.co/iV26WcprR5 http:…
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ProBirdRights @ProBirdRights
Jun 30, 2014, 11:43:51 PM
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dear Mr. President America: i think that. when you talk issue that is not bird. you are not care about bird? plz only ta…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 6:27:13 PM
The Daily Show theory of social change: sneak it in with humor. It works, where almost nothing else does.
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SaraJChipps @SaraJChipps
Jun 30, 2014, 6:14:18 PM
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Apple Genius helping this poor woman next to me literally* just "Well actually"'d her to death. *figuratively
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 5:25:10 PM
I'm 😮⚠ on Emojli, the emoji-only network! Reserve your username now: http://t.co/xdgiNPg5A9
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 3:42:30 PM
This whole "corporations are people" thing is going really great
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rygorous @rygorous
Jun 30, 2014, 2:38:43 PM
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PROTIP: Turn data into big data by encoding it as XML.
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Pinboard @Pinboard
Jun 30, 2014, 2:33:45 PM
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Orkut nooooooo! You were the RC Cola of social networks!
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 3:12:32 AM
I'm here from downtown. I'm here from Mitch and Murray. And I'm here on a mission of mercy. https://t.co/jBdryijk5Y
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 3:06:21 AM
One hundred hairs make a man https://t.co/wnHQ4IIxvz
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 2:19:58 AM
If you're just discovering Sparks based on the music video in my previous tweet, I envy the experience you're about to have. So good.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 2:08:39 AM
the number one song in heaven https://t.co/XupMkpIw4r
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 30, 2014, 1:46:58 AM
If you're going to be a moderator, do it decisively and fairly. That wishy-washy hemming-and-hawing sort of moderation never ends well.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 9:46:26 PM
"Golf-cart accidents have killed more people than criminals" http://t.co/hdAnDLo2lj
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 5:43:15 PM
Turn Down for Spock https://t.co/CM6S5ZKxlf
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tim_cook @tim_cook
Jun 29, 2014, 5:36:28 PM
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Congrats to 5000 Apple employees/families who attended today’s Pride parade.Inclusion inspires innovation.#applepride http://…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 5:03:12 PM
I just added $150 to my donation to mayday.us. Please join @lessig, there is nobody I trust more in politics https://t.co/KoJOR7CfDn
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 2:21:08 PM
On the topic of imagination, via @Slaydnr http://t.co/llWCPn2IaS
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 2:15:15 PM
Did anyone else have children and then realize they kind of suck at unstructured imaginative play? (sheepishly raises hand)
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This Man Just Won The Internet And Now He Has To Pay So Much In Taxes Because Can You Even Imagine How Much The Internet Costs
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 3:51:34 AM
Is it really surprising that silicon valley hiring does not favor diversity? "reject if *anyone* has *any* reservations" is received wisdom.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 29, 2014, 2:01:12 AM
This year's Dota 2 tournament pool is $10+ million. Last year it was ~$1 million. MOBA, baby, moba! http://t.co/SKTBUWqfBk
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 28, 2014, 3:49:50 AM
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 28, 2014, 2:37:59 AM
OKCupid was forced to redesign their contact form to teach men not to do certain things. They called it the "hey nice boobs" problem. Really
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 28, 2014, 1:45:31 AM
sooo apparently blur(), if it bubbles up to the body element in IE9/IE10, will unfocus the browser. Lovely. https://t.co/0Xrui9qZtc
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 27, 2014, 11:20:35 PM
Fifty Shades of Grey audiobook, as read by Gilbert Gottfried https://t.co/EcwfantI4y
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 27, 2014, 11:07:01 PM
Here is a screenshot of a picture of text on Instagram. Next level, take photo of screenshot, post on Instagram. http://t.co/0N9X5ZUHiL
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damienkatz @damienkatz
Jun 27, 2014, 10:18:31 PM
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Does Google's Material Design language properly credit Matt Stone and Trey Parker?
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 27, 2014, 4:20:18 PM
an actual Ayn Rand dating site (via @BhasChat) http://t.co/gFhp2KLQ4a
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 27, 2014, 2:34:31 PM
I'll say it again: this is how all textbooks should work, from now on, forever http://t.co/dVufSG7vhe
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 27, 2014, 9:44:28 AM
"the more someone receives or witnesses kindness, the more they will be kind themselves" http://t.co/vWpqouHKMY
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snipeyhead @snipeyhead
Jun 26, 2014, 9:50:23 PM
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Posted without comment. #drfun http://t.co/zCnSgCgKpe
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migueldeicaza @migueldeicaza
Jun 26, 2014, 9:49:55 PM
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I am helping Larry Lessig raise money to stop money from corrupting politicians, please join me and pledge here: https:/…
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snipeyhead @snipeyhead
Jun 26, 2014, 9:03:14 PM
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The 20 Most WTF Magical Items in Dungeons & Dragons http://t.co/CNCAOqKfOA #ArtifactsofDickishness
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jongalloway @jongalloway
Jun 26, 2014, 5:39:22 PM
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How to find your rockstar name http://t.co/sTTt9WzFDn
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 26, 2014, 5:38:55 PM
Space exploration makes a lot more sense when you think of it as humanity's off-site backup plan.
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discourse @discourse
Jun 26, 2014, 12:00:04 PM
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Brace Yourselves. V1.0 Is Coming. http://t.co/lchBerxJaa
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 26, 2014, 1:55:56 AM
has anyone ever put that "gimme the caiiish" guy from Fifth Element in their Series A deck? It was probably Yo, wasn't it.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 26, 2014, 1:05:44 AM
I loved "The Martian" on Matt Cutts' recommendation. Great hard (and funny) sci-fi http://t.co/6eyuKwmNUu
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 26, 2014, 1:00:56 AM
this Steam sale is great, I've been meaning to pick up a copy of that "Team Fortress 2" game all the kids are playing
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 7:01:07 PM
Building a community to build a product https://t.co/HqEOvZWEQQ
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gillianmchin @gillianmchin
Jun 25, 2014, 6:25:31 PM
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@chandyman @codinghorror think of me as a very expensive rubber duck.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 3:24:28 PM
Someone is *still* wrong on the Internet! https://t.co/G4qvR41hyf
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 2:56:23 PM
one of those days when it's time to argue with everyone on the Internet https://t.co/SkomsXuKk3
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 2:45:25 PM
I just had a vision of Kickstarter as the next great "As seen on TV!"
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 5:58:45 AM
my brain:"that random object on the floor is a cat." me: "no, it's not." brain: "that random object on the floor is a cat." me: GOD DAMN IT
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 5:57:09 AM
Gotta hand it to MSFT, the Surface Pro 3 addresses nearly every complaint I had about the 1 and 2. It's quite good now. Software, otoh..
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 25, 2014, 2:33:04 AM
7 Classic ’90s Toys That Weren’t Fun Anymore After 9/11 http://t.co/2zkMkDf32w via @clickhole
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justabloodygame @justabloodygame
Jun 24, 2014, 9:15:40 PM
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If you strike me down, I will become just as dead as you can possibly imagine.
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ggoodale @ggoodale
Jun 24, 2014, 5:45:42 PM
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This Stick Of Butter Is Left Out At Room Temperature; You Won’t Believe What Happens Next http://t.co/LriZzIjNS5 via @clickho
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help! my saas isn't growing! 1 year later. http://t.co/3CwWO3ULlK
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DanielPink @DanielPink
Jun 24, 2014, 4:28:14 PM
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Why sunglasses make you look more attractive: "Put on a pair of sunglasses, and voilà – instant symmetry." http://t.co/kB1y…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 24, 2014, 12:48:47 AM
oh http://t.co/7BP6Ye3KZQ forums, you deliver so much more than babies http://t.co/snWvIHrqnW
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TheOnion @TheOnion
Jun 23, 2014, 9:08:26 PM
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Magical Office Worker Able To Turn Everything He Touches Into More Work For Colleagues http://t.co/dvVXVyEgVr
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 23, 2014, 5:53:42 PM
"If you're horrified by what you see in the mirror, you are not alone." http://t.co/xoLCLGyl4Z
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anandtech @anandtech
Jun 23, 2014, 3:45:14 PM
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Review http://t.co/0PjyPdHTEL
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bobthecow @bobthecow
Jun 23, 2014, 3:41:04 PM
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The Future Of Communication — http://t.co/VU6rjAYFjN http://t.co/xdUrsoaNMb
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 23, 2014, 12:06:52 AM
It is really odd to me that almost no Linux distros, even server distros, ship with firewall enabled by default
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pourmecoffee @pourmecoffee
Jun 22, 2014, 9:20:31 PM
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Here are some bears reflexively attacking a straw man, which is a good metaphor for the Internet http://t.co/FNUeAitfcl
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 5:00:51 PM
When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up http://t.co/7DmAf3hLQG
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 4:05:31 PM
I don't think we should be offended with others remind us to check our privilege. To me it is a modern version of http://t.co/0ugDhEAu84
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 12:17:49 PM
"people get unexpected value from reflecting on the simpler, more mundane aspects of daily life" http://t.co/8dKR159mpj
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SamGrittner @SamGrittner
Jun 22, 2014, 12:08:49 PM
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REMEMBER THE RULES TO SLEEP: 1) Shut your eyes 2) Lie down 3) Check your phone for 6 hours 4) Question everything until yo…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 3:57:53 AM
Codec or taffeta? http://t.co/anQY5rLtZl
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hholmesktvu @hholmesktvu
Jun 22, 2014, 3:55:25 AM
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R u kidding me? Doing a live report at @oaklandpoliceca headquarters & my purse is stolen from the live truck! We were par…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 12:24:19 AM
Remember, kids, stay in school! (via @techapj) http://t.co/HOwgDSLLO0
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 22, 2014, 12:09:31 AM
Did pretty good at my son's preschool graduation until they recited "Oh, The Places You'll Go". That book is like daggers in my tear ducts.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 21, 2014, 3:39:36 PM
"Where medallions exist, they have outperformed even the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index" http://t.co/WGGfGFruV2
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 21, 2014, 3:10:29 AM
I am passive aggressive and want to insult my boss without him finding out http://t.co/advtJNQ2xb
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 21, 2014, 2:45:05 AM
"You know what the real Amazon customer lock in is? User-friendliness and convenience." http://t.co/7kpgc0FEjv
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GuardianUS @GuardianUS
Jun 21, 2014, 2:32:48 AM
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How Amazon is holding Hachette hostage http://t.co/nziQlRBE1B via @doctorow
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 6:49:18 PM
Surface 3 is roomier and does not feel too big, but I do notice it is significantly thinner and lighter. http://t.co/Qu4fjdHpAT
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 6:39:06 PM
Got my Surface Pro 3, Microsoft is dangerously close to getting this hardware formula right. Needs Windows 9 though.
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 4:46:20 PM
Sweet Jesus the ellipsis page on Wikipedia is literally ... at the end of an URL, http://t.co/wRSZfr8oSY... -- this is thoughtcrime, people.
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clairesville @clairesville
Jun 20, 2014, 4:33:29 PM
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.@jollysonali spells out the rules of Hacker School: learning in a no shame environment. #lwtsummit #nowellactuallys http…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 4:00:13 PM
New to @Uber? Your first ride's free, up to $30! Sign up and claim yours here: https://t.co/mvXD7PP7SD
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harikondabolu @harikondabolu
Jun 20, 2014, 3:45:45 PM
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For you Washington Redskins fans who worry that America is going to change your name & destroy your tradition. WELCOME T…
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 3:18:12 PM
That on the edge of control feeling is intoxicating. Not so much that you are dangerous to yourself, or others, but pushing limits.
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LeaVerou @LeaVerou
Jun 20, 2014, 4:32:09 AM
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The CSS color rebeccapurple, honoring @meyerweb’s daughter landed in WebKit! Here’s a demo: http://t.co/q8xWLQGOVQ
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 4:22:16 AM
Everything I do is going to be funky from now on. https://t.co/mnAEbt7Esl
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 1:57:31 AM
Nobody's really out to get you... except for those people that are. What I'm saying is you never know. They're everywhere. Goodnight!
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 20, 2014, 12:15:31 AM
@r343l @waxpancake these were far, far more personal than f**k you. Deeply wrong to project hate on other human beings as "activism"
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 19, 2014, 11:55:22 PM
@r343l @waxpancake the most vicious personal attacks I have *ever* experienced in two decades of being online were from her Twitter.
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johnolilly @johnolilly
Jun 19, 2014, 11:49:48 PM
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Offered without comment. "US college offers athletic scholarships to 'League of Legends' players" http://t.co/hzXmmAjZTq
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Jeff Atwood @codinghorror
Jun 19, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
I summon the vast power of CERTIFICATION!!!!! http://t.co/fSUc5OL5qr
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