1. Political question
- Posted by jimcbrown (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1190 views
I was reading about https://digital.globalclimatestrike.net and wondered if we (the site) would want to support this movement. More details are available on that page.
We'd previously weighed in on supporting the protest against SOPA (and technically agreed by a bare majority to go for it, but didn't join in due to a misunderstanding).
Thoughts from everyone?
2. Re: Political question
- Posted by ghaberek (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1170 views
I was reading about https://digital.globalclimatestrike.net and wondered if we (the site) would want to support this movement. More details are available on that page.
It seems like worthwhile cause. I just wonder what effect, if any, we'd have by contributing. We are but a tiny group and our influence over others is nigh invisible.
We'd previously weighed in on supporting the protest against SOPA (and technically agreed by a bare majority to go for it, but didn't join in due to a misunderstanding).
Ugh. Thanks for the reminder about how awful SOPA was. That's a nightmare I hope to not relive in my lifetime.
Thoughts from everyone?
I'm game. If we get more support I can put the code in place whenever.
-Greg
3. Re: Political question
- Posted by Icy_Viking Aug 27, 2019
- 1126 views
Stopping SOPA/PIPA is/was a good idea. I don't know about closing the site down for the day. Though the option for having the closable overlay wouldn't be too bad.
4. Re: Political question
- Posted by irv Aug 27, 2019
- 1151 views
Stopping SOPA/PIPA is/was a good idea. I don't know about closing the site down for the day. Though the option for having the closable overlay wouldn't be too bad.
If you close for one day, that means that the one would-be new programmer who visits that day will assume that Eu has finally died. So not a good idea. Put up a banner, or something.
"Avoid things that damage but do no good" ~ Ancient Chinese philosopy, followed by millions
"Hey, hold my beer and watch this!" ~ Common Southern saying, followed by sirens of emergency vehicles
5. Re: Political question
- Posted by ghaberek (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1123 views
If you close for one day, that means that the one would-be new programmer who visits that day will assume that Eu has finally died. So not a good idea. Put up a banner, or something.
It wouldn't be 404 down. The site shows how there's a banner leading up to the day, and then the site just presents a "we're on strike" message for the whole day of.
Plus there are plenty of days when there's zero activity on this forum, so I don't see it affecting us too much. Being good citizens of internet might actually attract some folks.
-Greg
6. Re: Political question
- Posted by irv Aug 27, 2019
- 1119 views
If anyone connected with the internet cared about the climate, they would SHUT DOWN THE AD SERVERS for one day. I'm sure that uses more electricity and generates more heat than little old Eu has in the past 10 years.
Want to bet the ads will still be shown on every website that doesn't go 404?
7. Re: Political question
- Posted by ghaberek (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1137 views
SHUT DOWN THE AD SERVERS
As a voter, internet user, web developer, and relatively normal human being with two working eyes, I'm strongly in favor of this. Where do I sign up?
-Greg
8. Re: Political question
- Posted by euphoric (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1106 views
Thoughts from everyone?
I'd rather this site remain apolitical.
9. Re: Political question
- Posted by euphoric (admin) Aug 27, 2019
- 1111 views
Also... Howdy, Jim!
Welcome back! 
10. Re: Political question
- Posted by begin Aug 28, 2019
- 1077 views
I definitely think this site must stay apolitical. this about a language here. if not, please add https://wattsupwiththat.com also.
11. Re: Political question
- Posted by irv Aug 28, 2019
- 1079 views
I definitely think this site must stay apolitical. this about a language here. if not, please add https://wattsupwiththat.com also.
Agreed. It should be about programming.
Programmers should, more than most, understand that that valid input is required if you expect the output to be valid.
Both sides of the climate debate are cherry-picking data from the fossil record and ice core samples which supports their position, while ignoring other parts which contradict their beliefs. Therefore, I have no confidence that either position is correct.
12. Re: Political question
- Posted by jimcbrown (admin) Aug 29, 2019
- 989 views
Also... Howdy, Jim!
Welcome back!
Thanks, good to be back!
Anyways, it looks like the consensus is: no consensus on the issue itself, but widespread agreement that we should stay apolitical and therefore out of this issue. Thanks to everyone who commented about this.
