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vince  ·  2675 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: November 30, 2016

Due date for my first child is 2 months and 2 days away. I felt perfectly fine right up until a few days ago and now I feel vastly under prepared, despite taking an entire weekend class with my wife and us both having stable jobs. I think the fact that we also have THREE cats and a PUPPY in the equation is making more nervous about any potential sleep in the near future. I just don't operate well without sleep.

Despite having my stable job that I enjoy, I was alerted to a potential opportunity with a start-up a year from now in a CFO or similar type role on the completely opposite side of the country. It would be double my current pay, but obviously I'm a bit risk averse at the moment. Current job has great benefits, pay that I'm comfortable with, and I'm just now getting my hands around the inner workings of this industry.

Also, it's hard to get into the Christmas spirit when it's 55 and foggy outside here in the mid-Atlantic, but I'll be damned if the Vince Guaraldi Trio doesn't do the trick.

vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What's the best (and/or most interesting) piece of advice you've ever heard?

My grandfather has always had one phrase that has been fairly applicable to most difficult situations in life:

"This too shall pass."

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Update: Tags are dead. Long live tags.

I really like the "unshared" idea. Great addition. Especially the part that

    this will be an interesting way to enhance discovery.
vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski the next reddit?

Read this all the way through. I feel like kleinbl00 hit the nail on the head. I joined roughly 2 years ago, and even I've noticed the decline in discussion quality in favor of immediately relate-able one sentence comments or GIFs.

I've been looking for something that was truer to discussion roots in a similar format, which is why I joined here.

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Update: Tags are dead. Long live tags.

The impression that I've learned in my short tenure here is that the philosophy of Hubski is to follow content based on users, not groups or topics. Users carry their own personality and interests, which may or may not be the same as yours. If they are, it serves as a foundation for discussion and debate, which are highly valued here.

vince  ·  4108 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Experiment: What's YOUR most controversial opinion, Hubski?

That voting (at least in the U.S.) is more or less used too appease the masses.

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: How long until the death of Hubski?

Though only here a very short time, I think the "vagueness" (for lack of a better word) behind the relationship with user activity and badges will be a long-term asset for Hubski. I believe it's great for those who truly value discussion and are not in it for some imaginary points, which are noticeable immediately in reddit.

Additionally, the follow and tag system allow for a more social mix of content. Personally, I like the idea of reading a person's submitted article rather than going to an entire subreddit.

In other words, I give more trust to a single person who has proven that they continually deliver interesting content rather than a group or sub. I think it allows less room for content deterioration.

vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What's the best (and/or most interesting) piece of advice you've ever heard?

I disagree, but only slightly. To play devil's advocate, the argument could be made that there needs to be a balance of practicality to following your passions. Sure, doing what you love and traveling the world is what everyone wants to do - but IMHO the reality is that the bitterness of practicality is vital to truly appreciate the sweet things of life.

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Update: Tags are dead. Long live tags.

I think that's the idea of unshared, but correct me if I'm wrong mk. I suppose if you have interesting enough content, people will share it with their subscribers. Over time, people will learn that you provide quality content and subscribe directly to you.

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: I'm one dot away from filling up my first hub wheel.

I say we have a presidental-type debate video where mk and kleinbl00 discuss their heated positions about site features and philosophy. That should go well.

vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is the greatest song that ive probably never heard?

For any jazz-hop or hip hop heads out there, gotta love "The Hop" from A Tribe Called Quest.

Can't help but purse my lips and vibe back and forth to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJTtMn2GMA

vince  ·  4107 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How children lost the right to roam

My parents had a dinner bell when I was a kid. I could be on the other side of the neighborhood and hear that bell. Left in the morning after chores, and had to be back when that bell rang.

But if you didn't come back after that bell? Shiiiiiitt......

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What "little thing" do you always take time to appreciate, Hubski?

A good book, a cup of coffee, a quiet room, and some rain/snow. Can't beat it.

Blanket optional, though preferred.

vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What's the best (and/or most interesting) piece of advice you've ever heard?

If I'm being honest, I might be too practical at this point in my life. I'm in my early to mid 20s. Just finished undergrad.

I had friends in high school who took two weeks and backpacked through Europe. Friends in college who studied abroad. Really wanted to do those things...but never had the funds.

I guess I'm trying to set myself up now to be successful so that I might enjoy these things later on my own time. But the future will never be the present.

vince  ·  4110 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Notifications?

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it a lot. I'll be sure to PM in the future.

vince  ·  4095 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is your comfort food?

This thread is porn to stoners.

"Well that's just, like your opinion, man"

vince  ·  4099 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: I graduated with a Bachelor's degree today.

Accounting!

vince  ·  4102 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Wilco-"A Shot in the Arm" from "Summerteeth"

Man, what a great album. Another favorite of mine on there is "When You Wake Up Feeling Old"

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: Who is the most underrated guitar player? Who is the most overrated?

Underrated: Frank Vignola or Tommy Emmanuel.

They have a large cult following, but they are just stupid good at guitar, and I actually got a chance to play with Frank on stage at a show in Maryland (he talked to me at intermission and invited me to share a jam!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvNuigQrFM8

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: I'm one dot away from filling up my first hub wheel.

I vote the blue and orange Hubski colors designating each party. Your choice. Bird's egg blue or pastel red-orange.

vince  ·  4103 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: C.S. Lewis

Great point. Slightly related and an interesting concept to look at - The Theory of the Leisure Class.

vince  ·  4106 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Grand Canyon from Space

Unfortunately it's not from space. It's a picture from a plane with a space sky heavily photoshopped in. Definitely doesn't take away the fact that it's a cool shot though. Just not from space.

vince  ·  4106 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Agree or Disagree: Social media do more harm than good

Well now I feel dumb about my response.

Yes. This is more along the lines I was thinking. But at the same time, I didn't necessarily want to put a definition on the term "absolute." I think it adds to the discussion, depending on each reader's interpretation.

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Where are/did you going to college?

I'm actually up the street at Towson University. Just finished my last accounting final last Monday. Walking across the stage on the 6th.

Switched from UMDCP in the middle of sophomore year.

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask Hubski: What am I actually paying more for to get faster Internet?

Does this mean it's a matter that seasoned programmers could lift on their own, or is regulated by HQ?

The reason I ask is because I remember people back in the day fooling with their cable boxes to get free HBO and what not. Could the same happen with internet? Does it?

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Hubski Band: What musical instrument do you play?

Guitar, though sometimes I don't play in a traditional way! Think Erik Mongrain or Andy McKee. But my heart is in jazz and blues.

Here's some examples. (They're old though!)

http://www.facebook.com/v/1006531003235

http://www.facebook.com/v/1092677316839

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Would anyone else like new Hubski styles?

Since mk is the founder/programmer, you'd have to direct this question to him. Also the #bugski tag can be used.

vince  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: DJ Earworm's 2012 Mashup

Wow, this really is done a lot better than I expected. I could do without One Direction haha... but beggars can't be choosers.