Firethorn's Den

For Lack of Compatibility

Life was so much simpler when there was no technology to be had in daily life. Or rather, when only a few people were reading Firethorn's site. I spend a large amount of my time coding and what do I get? A nudge on the ribs now and then, that's what. And some bizarre technical requests were just... too bizarre for my liking. Well, read the segments below and you'll see what I mean.

cYnic: Your site doesn't want to show up on Linux.
Firethorn: That's because I use frames.
cYnic: So, do something about it.
Firethorn: How many people with Linux visit my site? Less than 1%, I tell you.
cYnic: That's not the point. You're prejudiced against Linux users.
cYnic: You must strive to become one of the user-friendly sites.
Firethorn: You want me to stay up all night optimizing another version so you could be happy?
cYnic: Now we're getting somewhere.

One week later:
cYnic: I'm really enjoying your site. NOT!!
Firethorn: How about installing Windows and become a friendly user to frames users?
cYnic: Out of the question. I love Linux. And I really want to view your site.
Firethorn: Million sites on the Net and you want to be specific!
cYnic: Slacker. Come on. Get started. I'll check back later.

Two weeks later:
cYnic: When are you going to let me access the NoFrames version of yours? I'm still waiting.
Firethorn: Agh! I don't have the time.
Firethorn: On route of my own defense: everyone loves my site.
cYnic: I think I would too if I had a pleasure of viewing it.
Firethorn: Ok, I admit my site lacks the compatibility.
Firethorn: But just so you won't feel bad about being left out, I want you to know I sing praises to Linux all the time. *gags
cYnic: lol. Lazy bum.
cYnic: Got any flowers over there?
Firethorn: Too hot here. All we have are spiky cacti.
cYnic: I know. That's why this one was delivered.

*Sighs
Life was so much simpler when cYnic wasn't surfing the Net, I tell you.

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