Archive for “Rants”

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Yet more UK2 spam

Posted Oct 1st, 2008 by Rich

Some years ago someone I know left UK2, in fact it was around the same time that I left. Well with what comes as little to no surprise they have just received yet another email from them. Apparently sent from newsletter@uk2.net with a reply to of comeback_newsletter@uk2.net and a subject of Claim your voucher today!
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Blame the developer

Posted Jul 3rd, 2008 by Rich

Do not worry. Just blame the developer because you obviously didn’t make a mistake. Ignore all the evidence, the database backups, the time stamped changes, just blame the developer.

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My site was hacked

Posted Jun 24th, 2008 by Rich

Of course some of you may know this. The person that hacked in certainly does!

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Sky One webpage for The Colour of Magic

Posted Feb 19th, 2008 by Rich

I’ve been looking forward to The Colour of Magic for some time (I won’t be seeing it on Sky One for various reasons) and have just seen this monstrosity and excuse for a web page.
There appears to be no alternative if you haven’t got flash. The keyboard navigation within the flash area is there but [...]

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UK2 spam - 3 years later

Posted Dec 11th, 2007 by Rich

Surprise! yes UK2 are at it again, and this time I am taking things to a new level. Here is the rubbish that arrived in my email box today:

UK2
It’s been a while since you left UK2 and we’re missing you…
We’d really like you to come back to the new and improved UK2!
CHANGES FOR THE BETTER…
UK2 [...]

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Feature creep

Posted Oct 5th, 2007 by Rich

Whilst coding, or scripting, why is there always one more feature to add?

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