Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

Tag: opinion

Having a Microblog on a Traditional Blog

I was recently talking to Jatan Mehta about microblogging vs traditional blogging, and what should go where. I thought it was an interesting conversation, so decided to share my opinions here too.

Meta Opinion

“Thing” Is the Worst Word in the English Language

I absolutely hate the word \"thing\". Like, serious, what value does that work have? It adds nothing to a conversation and should be erased from the dictionary.

Opinion

Running a Social Platform as Someone Who Dislikes Them

As co-admin of one of the largest tech instances on the Fediverse, it's ironic that I struggle with social platforms so much.

Opinion Web

Bring Back the Humble Forum

Social media is fucking us all up. I'd love to go back to the days of forums, where there was no popularity contests, or \"influencers\".

Opinion Web

Fact: Crocs Are the Best Shoes on Earth

I love my Crocs. I have 3 pairs, and in this post I'm going to convince you that they're the best shoes on earth.

Fun Opinion

A Case for Toe Socks

Herman has been wearing toe socks exclusively for around 8 years. In this post he challenges the rest of us to try them too.

Fun Opinion

I'd Love a Dumb Phone, But...

I'd love to replace my iPhone with a dumb phone, but I don't think it would ever work in reality.

Opinion Technology

Apple WWDC 2023 - My Thoughts

Yesterday was the Apple 2023 WWDC conference. There were some big announcements, here's my thoughts...

Opinion Technology

Anti-Social Update

Following my last post, I've made some changes to the way in which I consume social media.

Opinion Web

It Only Costs a Coffee per Month

Most online services cost \"a coffee per month\" which seems like a great deal, but it soon mounts up.

Opinion Web

My Thoughts on the Remarkable 2

I've had my Remarkable 2 for a couple months now, so I think it's about time I shared some thoughts on it.

Opinion Technology

Anti-Social Media

I've felt a bit...meh about social media recently so wanted to jot down some thoughts about it all.

Opinion Web

A Fediverse Backup?

I have been thinking about having a backup account on the Fediverse, but I’m struggling with which service to use.

Opinion Web

Thoughts on Editing Posts

Should content on a personal site be edited, or should it be a snapshot in time? Here's my thoughts...

Blogging Meta Opinion

Are you making these design mistakes on your blog?

This is a list of design mistakes that I think too many blogs make. I've made some of them myself over years, so I'm speaking from experience here...

Blogging Opinion

Micro.Blog Is Still Confusing

I want to love Micro.Blog, I really do, but it's just so bloody confusing to use!

Opinion Web

An Algorithm vs Time

Twitter is on fire, but is an algorithm better than a chronological timeline?

Opinion Web

Three Great Alternatives to the Casio F-91W

The Casio F-91W is a fantastic watch, but it's far from the only cool watch Casio produces. Here's some great alternatives.

Watches Opinion

Home vs Office Working

Some people prefer home work, others like to be in the office. Here's my opinions on the whole debate.

Opinion

Does a Blog Need to Integrate?

I'm often asked about integrating a blog with X service, does it really need to though?

Blogging Meta Opinion