From 662edee003c5e8238b73d53072bfddbdf3b000dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Blue Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 22:38:01 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update About, Rearrange License Replaced links for *Blimp's Burden* with relevant links regarding *For God's Sake, Just Sit Down to Piss*. --- LICENSE | 26 +++++++++++++------------- Pages/About.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/LICENSE b/LICENSE index d164b562..4306de3d 100644 --- a/LICENSE +++ b/LICENSE @@ -1,3 +1,15 @@ +# [The Unlicense, Dave Edition](https://gist.github.com/extratone/140a11428b5dd1dda500b3928e0438b1) + +Considering my use of Git as a means to track revisions on my own writing, it's important to note that you should feel free to replace all instances of "software" in the above statement with "words," "writing," "expression," etc. + +While I appreciate tremendously the work and contribution of [Arlo Bendiken](https://ar.to/2010/01/set-your-code-free) in the form of The Unlicense, I would like to add that I see no need, personally, to make the refutation of Intellectual Property law regarding my own work into some profound ethical statement. As it stands, I have not to my knowledge been the victim of any sort of theft of any kind, and find the suggestion highly unlikely. If I *am* made aware of such a case, there is certainly a possibility that I may change my mind on this issue, so I suppose I should highlight that **THESE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**, though I suspect I would be more flattered and/or amused than actually offended. + +I would also like to annotate that my use of this license should not be regarded as a suggestion that anyone else follow my example, or that I "believe in" taking such action regarding one's work, generally. While I did indeed take the time to set up [a repository](https://github.com/extratone/eoi) of John Perry Barlow's "[The Economy of Ideas](https://www.wired.com/1994/03/economy-ideas/)" in a bunch of different document formats, I do not necessarily agree with all of what he argued, especially in the context of the world 27 years later. If you *are* particularly interested in my opinion on the matter for whatever reason, here is what I have to say to you: + +The principled beginning of The Open Web was a great moment in history, but - like all historical principles - it is extremely important that we consider *context* and maintain an appropriate level of criticism when looking back on old manifestos written by old white guys. In general, try your best to *be reasonable*. + +*** + This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain. Anyone is free to copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell, or @@ -21,16 +33,4 @@ OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. -For more information, please refer to - -*** - -# The Unlicense, Dave Edition - -Considering my use of Git as a means to track revisions on my own writing, it's important to note that you should feel free to replace all instances of "software" in the above statement with "words," "writing," "expression," etc. - -While I appreciate tremendously the work and contribution of [Arlo Bendiken](https://ar.to/2010/01/set-your-code-free) in the form of The Unlicense, I would like to add that I see no need, personally, to make the refutation of Intellectual Property law regarding my own work into some profound ethical statement. As it stands, I have not to my knowledge been the victim of any sort of theft of any kind, and find the suggestion highly unlikely. If I *am* made aware of such a case, there is certainly a possibility that I may change my mind on this issue, so I suppose I should highlight that **THESE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**, though I suspect I would be more flattered and/or amused than actually offended. - -I would also like to annotate that my use of this license should not be regarded as a suggestion that anyone else follow my example, or that I "believe in" taking such action regarding one's work, generally. While I did indeed take the time to set up [a repository](https://github.com/extratone/eoi) of John Perry Barlow's "[The Economy of Ideas](https://www.wired.com/1994/03/economy-ideas/)" in a bunch of different document formats, I do not necessarily agree with all of what he argued, especially in the context of the world 27 years later. If you *are* particularly interested in my opinion on the matter for whatever reason, here is what I have to say to you: - -The principled beginning of The Open Web was a great moment in history, but - like all historical principles - it is extremely important that we consider *context* and maintain an appropriate level of criticism when looking back on old manifestos written by old white guys. In general, try your best to *be reasonable*. \ No newline at end of file +For more information, please refer to \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Pages/About.md b/Pages/About.md index 72da4dc8..f8510181 100644 --- a/Pages/About.md +++ b/Pages/About.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Originally, I wrote about our relationship with **cars** ([2019 Volkswagen Atlas After publishing a [**collection of poetry**](http://bit.ly/Feebles) from my adolescence and early adulthood in the Spring of 2016, I launched an online magazine called [**Extratone**](http://extratone.com) in the interest of pursuing and defining new culture and ideas. The project and I have been indistinguishable in the four years since, and I’m extremely proud of what I’ve done with it, but I’ve recently refocused my effort back onto my own voice so that we may both benefit in the future. -Currently, I’m working on a novel project called *[**Blimp’s Burden**](https://bilge.world/blimps-burden-chapter-6)* which I’d been outlining since 2015 about a jaded software engineer who’s new, ridiculously-eccentric boss presents a future which forces him to reckon with his mishandled grief. +Currently, I'm working on a nonfiction project entitled ***[For God's Sake, Just Sit Down to Piss](https://davidblue.wtf/piss)*** - a self-help/advice-ish book for young American men which I’ve tinkered with since 2015 commenting on behavior I have personally witnessed from white, straight, CIS American males ages 15-35. Given the sensitivity of its topic along with my own curiosity regarding the idea, I am writing the book in public [via Git](https://github.com/extratone/piss). Follow me on [**Mastodon**](https://mastodon.social/@DavidBlue), [**Twitter**](http://twitter.com/neoyokel), [**Discord**](http://bit.ly/holeguest), and/or send me an [**Email**](mailto:davidblue@extratone.com).