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Forum Etiquette in the 21st Century

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 2, 2011 | Last Updated Jan 6, 2018

A short discussion on using online forums. Why I concluded that participation in forums should be limited.

forums, online forums, social media, necroposting, flame wars, noobs, fanboy

The MySpace Generation

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 23, 2006 | Last Updated Nov 9, 2011

Thoughts on the social media phenomenon and its effect on the current young generation. Originally written with MySpace in mind, but valid for other sites like Facebook.

myspace.com, myspace, facebook, social media, internet, online, parenting, education, web

Star Wars Collectibles

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 10, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Photos of a collection of Star Wars trinkets and collectibles.

star wars collectibles, legos, chris himes

Artists come a dime-a-dozen

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 27, 2011

The plight of artists trying to make a living in the 21st Century.

art, plight, artists, occupation

Faces in the Flame

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

Photos of faces behind campfire flames.

flame photos, portraits, faces, sparks, night, camp fire

Stalling Court Murders and Media

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 8, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

Two people were murdered in Stalling Court and the media is swarming it.

media, sensationalism, murder

The Paradox of Cultural Relativism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.

cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism