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The Silver Blog

October 12, 2019 Longrider 5

Well, a kind of silver anniversary. Last Monday was a significant anniversary in the evolution of the web. It was 25 years to the day […]

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On a Lighter Note

January 19, 2018 Longrider 13

Sometimes you see a story that amuses. Maybe it shouldn’t, but this one does, nonetheless. A popular YouTube vlogger has become embroiled in a row with a […]

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I’m Still Here

September 23, 2017 Longrider 5

It’s been quiet here of late. Personal stuff has been getting in the way. Work, Mrs L’s illness and this past few weeks I’ve been […]

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Martin Scriblerus

August 4, 2016 Longrider 1

Looks like I got an invite to join the club. I’m a bit like Leg-Iron and Groucho Marx when it comes to clubs… That said, […]

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The Dark Side of the Net

April 13, 2016 Longrider 8

The Guardian is again groaning on about nasty comments below the line on its articles. Apparently, those nasty readers just don’t treat the journalists with […]

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Oh, Dear…

March 3, 2016 Longrider 4

Rickie, aka Dickie Doubleday of Norfolk fame, had better watch his step… Internet “trolls” could face criminal charges for creating fake profiles, according to guidance […]

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British Blogging

December 27, 2014 Longrider 3

Al Jahom comments on the proposed smoking ban in cars,  as does Bucko. A K Haart awards Naomi Klein “Dork of the Year”. Sam Duncan discusses […]

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Yes, We Did Know

February 18, 2014 Longrider 1

As someone who has experienced first hand the attention of a troll-cum-stalker, I have already figured out what type of personality we are talking about. […]