aidian
Re:Ask HN: How do you write great sentences, paragraphs, or articles?
on Sunday November 25, 2012 @02:29PM (#4828983)
Read all the time; write all the time.
As far as 'process', play with different stuff and find what works for you. I find it does help to outline a bit -- but only in the most informal way. I edit better on paper. Hunter Thompson actually typed The Great Gatsby to get a feel for Fitzgerald's rhythms. Fuck around until something fits.
Edit your copy ruthlessly. I will routinely change 90% of my copy between first and final drafts.
Keep your audience in mind: who you're writing for should affect every word.
Write as tight as possible.
Re:What Happens to Stolen Bicycles?
on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @05:43PM (#4446029)
JB Weld to fill in the old serial numbers, then use number punches to put in new serial.
Re:What Happens to Stolen Bicycles?
on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @05:00PM (#4445873)
In Cali, theft of anything under $400 in value is a misdemeanor...that means stealing your typical bike under about $1000 isn't a major crime.
Re:Ask HN: How do you do your email delivery?
on Sunday January 15, 2012 @12:59PM (#3467726)
I set up postfix + dovecot (with Squirrel Mail front end) on my own VPS just to see if I could do it, and it worked fine. It was a huge PITA to set up, but I knew that going in. The only problems I ever had was with Craigslist bouncing my email, and I fixed that. BUT this is just a personal email.