about
It's hard to say what the point of this site is. Part of it is an attempt to "give a little back", particularly on the technical side. I don't think I could write three consecutive lines of code without Google, and I'm positive I couldn't get Linux to boot up without it. The world is my manual - time for me to add a page or two.
Another big part of what the site is about is me finding my own path. I haven't been able to find a prepackaged philosophy or religion that works for me, so I've been trying to piece together the good parts of everything I've heard so far into something that fits together and still matches my own observations. The discipline of writing for a theoretical audience forces me to make my thoughts cogent and cohesive. If I just mused about them over beer, they would remain muddled and incomplete. The thought that someone else might read them forces me to think it all the way through.
There's also the writing aspect. I've always fancied myself a sort of writer, but the muse rarely visits me, anymore. I keep my hands on the keyboard writing this ... stuff ... to stay ready in case she drops by. I'm not sure its very good, but there certainly is a lot of it!
And there's the pressure release aspect. Sometimes I need to say something and I can't find anyone to say it to. It's not that I don't know any non-virtual humans, but it seems that every year, I find fewer I want to spar with. People have become polarized in their "convictions", or prove themselves unable to overcome their indoctrination. True give and take is rare, and arguments just cause rancor. Who needs it? Here, wrapped (relatively) safely in a blanket of anonymity, I am free to call a spade a spade and shout my indignation at top of my digital lungs. I suppose a few misguided souls might still take umbrage at my opinions but, really, screw them. They don't live in my world.
My favorite thing about the Internet is that you
get to go into the private world of real creeps
without having to smell them.
— Penn Jillette
Questions people might ask me if they bothered to...
Q. What does "c0c0c0" mean, anyway? How do you say it?
A. It's pronounced "gray". It also means "gray". Precisely, "gull" or "button" gray from the original Netscape browser, as written in hexidecimal code.
Q. Why would you expect for me to read your navel gazing teen-angst filled tripe?
A. Because its better than yours. But if not, well, I bet you feel better about yourself now, don't you?
A. I'm (currently) against externally facing agendas. Mostly, I want to build a bigger, better me. If I can share a little of what I've learned, that's just free karma. In short, it's really not about you.
Q. What kind of publishing schedule are you on? Do you expect me to check back here every day for your latest pearl of wisdom?
A. Not at all. I post new stuff about 3 days after it occurs to me, assuming I have the time. If not, some time after that. Don't blow good surfing time constantly checking to see if I've gotten my act together. Go to "My Account" | "My Notify Settings" and set yourself up to be emailed when I post any new stuff.
Q. But you're wrong. Oh, so wrong! How can I help you understand?
A. At the bottom of every page, you should see something like "login or register to post comments". Do that. If you've made it past that point, you should be able to take it from there.
Q. I simply must reach you. It's important!
Q. You spelled "cocoa" wrong. Where do I post that?
A. Ummm. Yeah. If you have anything "off-topic" that you think I need to know (i.e. anything personal or about the site), just "Private Message" me. There's a "contact c0c0c0" link at the bottom of every page, including this one.
Q. Who is c0c0c0?
A. John Galt's little brother.
Q. Why don't you use your real name? Are you hiding something?
A. Yes.
Q. How old are you? What is your level of education? Where do you work? What do you do?
A. Yes.
A. Yes.
Q. I'd like to build a cool site like yours, but without all the stupid stuff you put on it. How do I do that?
A. See the "Powered By" section on the right side menu. That's a good start but PM me if you need something more specific.
Peace,
c0c0c0
