Comments for barebente http://barebente.com/blog Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:12:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on The colour blue – the devil, the virgin and the red dyers’ bribes by the missing link | Incertae sedis http://barebente.com/blog/2008/05/the-colour-blue-the-devil-the-virgin-and-the-red-dyers-bribes/comment-page-1/#comment-6432 the missing link | Incertae sedis Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:12:02 +0000 http://boblets.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-6432 [...] is a word for “blue” and one for “red” but none for “purple” (this is not as far fetched as it might sound). As the colour gradient goes from red to blue, we cannot describe the link. Or, [...] [...] is a word for “blue” and one for “red” but none for “purple” (this is not as far fetched as it might sound). As the colour gradient goes from red to blue, we cannot describe the link. Or, [...]

]]> Comment on theft. educational kings of incompetence by benteh http://barebente.com/blog/2012/02/theft-educational-kings-incompetence/comment-page-1/#comment-6217 benteh Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:31:35 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4694#comment-6217 Thanks for stopping by, Margaret. The true irony of the story is that I <em>wanted</em> to be nice. I would <em>like</em> to be helpful and generous. But they refused me that opportunity, by not communicating. Had there been a quick apology, much would have been done. I still think this is an atrocious story, particularly because they TEACH intellectual property law and copyright-copyleft. Many people told me to forget the whole thing, but how could I? They had taught me themselves, and if they hold me to be accountable for my actions, they have to be accountable for theirs. I suppose people do not want to fight the windmills. Thanks for stopping by, Margaret.
The true irony of the story is that I wanted to be nice. I would like to be helpful and generous. But they refused me that opportunity, by not communicating. Had there been a quick apology, much would have been done.

I still think this is an atrocious story, particularly because they TEACH intellectual property law and copyright-copyleft.

Many people told me to forget the whole thing, but how could I? They had taught me themselves, and if they hold me to be accountable for my actions, they have to be accountable for theirs.

I suppose people do not want to fight the windmills.

]]> Comment on theft. educational kings of incompetence by Margaret M. http://barebente.com/blog/2012/02/theft-educational-kings-incompetence/comment-page-1/#comment-6216 Margaret M. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:05:42 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4694#comment-6216 This is shocking. I have worked at a couple of universities now and have found that many of the people in leaderships positions actually don't have any leadership or management skills. Many seem to think....Like your Mr Weasel ....that if they stick their head in the sand and close their eyes nobody will see them and the problems will all go away. My experiences in leadership in another field have proven for me that...things that are handled quickly and efficiently don;t tend to escalate. Even better though ....if you had things in place that prevented dilemmas occurring in the first place....things moved smoothly. My guess would be that Mr Weasel didn't even get a reprimand from his supervisors as there seems to a great lack of accountability and integrity in these institutions. People seem to be scared to hold others accountable for errors ....this one has cost the Uni money that need not have been spent if they had done the correct thing in the first place. I certainly understand your anger...it's hard to let go of that kind of injustice. Especially when they teacher something that on the surface would appear to be ethical etc. The old double standard rises again. This is shocking. I have worked at a couple of universities now and have found that many of the people in leaderships positions actually don’t have any leadership or management skills. Many seem to think….Like your Mr Weasel ….that if they stick their head in the sand and close their eyes nobody will see them and the problems will all go away. My experiences in leadership in another field have proven for me that…things that are handled quickly and efficiently don;t tend to escalate. Even better though ….if you had things in place that prevented dilemmas occurring in the first place….things moved smoothly.
My guess would be that Mr Weasel didn’t even get a reprimand from his supervisors as there seems to a great lack of accountability and integrity in these institutions. People seem to be scared to hold others accountable for errors ….this one has cost the Uni money that need not have been spent if they had done the correct thing in the first place.
I certainly understand your anger…it’s hard to let go of that kind of injustice. Especially when they teacher something that on the surface would appear to be ethical etc. The old double standard rises again.

]]> Comment on noble genealogy by visual genealogy | reSearch http://barebente.com/blog/2012/01/noble-genealogy/comment-page-1/#comment-5925 visual genealogy | reSearch Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:09:05 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4795#comment-5925 [...] A while ago, on a whim, i did some digging into my grandmothers family tree. I found more than I bargained for, as described in the post Noble genealogy. [...] [...] A while ago, on a whim, i did some digging into my grandmothers family tree. I found more than I bargained for, as described in the post Noble genealogy. [...]

]]> Comment on fieldnotes: the quest for the silly hat by shoreacres http://barebente.com/blog/2012/02/quest-silly-hat/comment-page-1/#comment-5500 shoreacres Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:42:32 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4602#comment-5500 Here's a wish for good luck and a great hat! I'm looking forward to your updates. Here’s a wish for good luck and a great hat! I’m looking forward to your updates.

]]> Comment on a kindle of kittens by shoreacres http://barebente.com/blog/2012/02/kindle-kitten/comment-page-1/#comment-5499 shoreacres Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:41:19 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=5079#comment-5499 What a beautiful cat, what wonderful kittens and what a good you! I've heard that homeless cats in need often will be much more approachable - and will approach more readily. Great pics & story! What a beautiful cat, what wonderful kittens and what a good you! I’ve heard that homeless cats in need often will be much more approachable – and will approach more readily.

Great pics & story!

]]> Comment on a kindle of kittens by Training Your Kitten What Not to Do - - Kitten Collars http://barebente.com/blog/2012/02/kindle-kitten/comment-page-1/#comment-5324 Training Your Kitten What Not to Do - - Kitten Collars Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:47:58 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=5079#comment-5324 [...] the Right Way Source: www.isnare.com Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=708504&ca=PetsTraining Your Kitten What Not to DoBy Bruce SwedalOK, we can motivate cats to do what we want - what...point in the cat investing energy in an action if it brings no benefit. However, once again we need [...] [...] the Right Way Source: http://www.isnare.com Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=708504&ca=PetsTraining Your Kitten What Not to DoBy Bruce SwedalOK, we can motivate cats to do what we want – what…point in the cat investing energy in an action if it brings no benefit. However, once again we need [...]

]]> Comment on oslo mysteries by Odd-Wiking http://barebente.com/blog/2011/03/oslo-mysteries/comment-page-1/#comment-5015 Odd-Wiking Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:57:11 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=3161#comment-5015 If you mirror the first picture, you will see that it in addition to "Dalsberg...." says a number (postal number 0770 ?) and "Correspondance" (possibly) and "Hverdager...." and "Lørdager..." (definitely!). The font used should be dateable, I guess. If you mirror the first picture, you will see that it in addition to “Dalsberg….” says a number (postal number 0770 ?) and “Correspondance” (possibly) and “Hverdager….” and “Lørdager…” (definitely!).

The font used should be dateable, I guess.

]]> Comment on black hack by benteh http://barebente.com/blog/2011/11/black-hack/comment-page-1/#comment-4994 benteh Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:34:40 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4466#comment-4994 Backup, backup, backup is the mantra. It is easier and safer than anything else. Do not worry if it is all confusing, the tech world makes is so... Of course, there are good reasons not to self-host, but I like the control, so I will also take the risk. The whole point of this site was originally be a digital playground for me to arse around with. Mission accomplished! :D Backup, backup, backup is the mantra. It is easier and safer than anything else. Do not worry if it is all confusing, the tech world makes is so…

Of course, there are good reasons not to self-host, but I like the control, so I will also take the risk. The whole point of this site was originally be a digital playground for me to arse around with. Mission accomplished! :D

]]> Comment on digital carpentry by benteh http://barebente.com/blog/2011/11/digital-carpentry/comment-page-1/#comment-4993 benteh Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:28:01 +0000 http://barebente.com/blog/?p=4479#comment-4993 Indeed! Sloppy work is only ok and sometimes a prerequisite in art. Anywhere else it is an offence. Indeed! Sloppy work is only ok and sometimes a prerequisite in art. Anywhere else it is an offence.

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