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Howard Dean and the DNC

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Howard Dean announces, on his blog of course, his candidacy for DNC Chairman (from commoncraft)

I’m Running

As I have traveled across our country, I have talked to thousands of people
who are working for change in their own communities about the power of politics
to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others. Every group
I have spoken to, I encouraged them to stand up for what they believe and to get
involved in the electoral process—because the only sure way to make difference
is to step up and run for office yourself.

Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for the Chairmanship of the
Democratic National Committee.

Most Hated Advertising Techniques (Jakob Nielsen’s Alertbox)

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A recent column from Jakob Nielsen’s Alertbox.

Most Hated Advertising Techniques (Jakob Nielsen’s Alertbox).


People often have strong negative visceral reactions to ads that commit the sins listed in the table. One user, referring to an ad that automatically started playing audio, wrote: "IF ANYTHING COULD BE WORSE THAN POP-UPS, THIS IS IT. I HATE THIS AD. HATE HATE HATE."


Another user entered the following comment on a major website’s feedback form: "You
people should be ashamed of yourself! I did not ask to have 3 pop ups
come across my screen when I visit you. I do not visit singles sites,
and I don’t want to add 4 inches.

As a matter of fact, I
don’t use any of the services that pop up on my screen. I think it is
disgusting that you money hungry bastards have infringed on my computer
for your own selfish gain. From this moment on, I am boycotting you,
and I am advising EVERYONE I know to do the same thing. Down with you
and your pop up ads."

Two’s company, three’s a `community’

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Passed along by webcommunities:

MercuryNews.com | 01/09/2005 | Two’s company, three’s a `community’

Although “community” has been a hackneyed term for decades — terms such as the “black community,” the “gay community,” the “international disaster-relief community” and the “investor community” have long been over-applied to diverse and often fractured realms — the Internet has provided a spaceless “place” for communities to convene. Indeed, there you will find not only the ferret lover community but also the “Zitlover” community. (Don’t believe? Google.)