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Re: Why Fascists Make Bad Restaurateurs

InfamousQBert — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:06:11 -0000

Thank you to Brian, Tim, and the whole D family for this piece. It shouldn't feel so brave to speak the truth, but when our president is threatening to charge journalists and content creators with treason for speaking against federal policies, it's genuinely dangerous to use your voice for good.

Re: Fresh Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 02:02:02 -0000

I haven't been active here in years, but shakesville brought me to feminism during Hillary's 2008 campaign and i felt a need to come reconnect. I'm heartbroken and terrified right now.

Re: Dear Dana: I Can't Stand That My Girlfriend Had A Threesome - Role Reboot

InfamousQBert — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:09:45 -0000

i love this. i'm a huge fan of the snarky advice columns and taking dudes down a peg for this kind of thinking, but this is really great advice in actuality. thanks for writing it.

Re: The Persisting Racial Divide

InfamousQBert — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:41:22 -0000

This is such an important conversation and I'm so grateful to Krys and KERA for allowing it to happen here in DFW. Thank you, and thanks to Dr Anderson for doing the work and speaking out.

-Bethany Keeler
Dallas

Re: Texas Families Talk Back on Trans Discrimination: The Shappleys

InfamousQBert — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:10:29 -0000

Kimberly, thank you so much for sharing your story and standing up for your daughter. I hope you can find new love and support in the wider LGBTQ community.

Re: 35 Hilarious Observations Made by People Married to Art Teachers

InfamousQBert — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:06:30 -0000

I'm the child of an art teacher and DEFINITELY relate to this list. i inherited a bunch of these traits and didn't know they were odd until i was an adult.

Re: More Android 5.0 Lollipop Problems Reported By Users Of Samsung Galaxy S5, S4; Samsung Acknowledges Problem

InfamousQBert — Tue, 12 May 2015 15:44:50 -0000

from your pulldown screen, you should be able to see the little settings icon - a gear thingy.

Re: More Android 5.0 Lollipop Problems Reported By Users Of Samsung Galaxy S5, S4; Samsung Acknowledges Problem

InfamousQBert — Tue, 12 May 2015 15:22:14 -0000

I'm seeing the same issues. I'm also unable find the "send feedback" option that's outlined in the official Android user help webpage. There are a lot of small things that I'm not liking about this update. Apps crash and lag badly, the function to see what apps i have open now shows all of my chrome tabs, too, which is a mess to sort through. And, one thing probably few people realized, the process to get to the emergency dial screen is VERY tricky now. I have a 3 year old, and he used to be able to pull that up easily to dial my Ex. After I showed him the new steps, it took him 10 minutes just to get through it successfully without my help last night because the screen options are more complex and disappear quickly if he doesn't hit the right button quickly enough. In a real emergency, this could be a serious problem.

Re: Eco Posh One Size Fitted Review

InfamousQBert — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:49:46 -0000

and that's why i wanted to comment. i know your site, and others, have to review them pretty quickly. i just wanted to add another perspective after some longer term use. given the quality i see from rumparooz' other products, i was very surprised. i thought maybe i'd done something wrong in the care, but i have a friend who has had the same experience, so i know now it wasn't just me.

Re: Eco Posh One Size Fitted Review

InfamousQBert — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:27:52 -0000

i bought 2 of these to use as overnight diapers about a year ago. they were, and still are, extremely absorbent, but i was VERY disappointed in the elastic and quality of construction. it gave out within a couple of months and is completed relaxed - no tug at all left. the inner inserts are still going strong, but about 4 months ago, the outer pockets starting getting holes along the seams and edges. they're basically falling apart now. i have other diapers that i bought second hand and have been using for longer that are in much better condition. i bought these brand new and they were basically a waste of money.

Re: Have Babies, Keep Reading: A Rant

InfamousQBert — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:24:02 -0000

so true. i don't read as much as i did pre-kid, and i went through a slump where i wasn't reading at all, mostly due to my son's refusal to sleep at reasonable hours or for reasonable lengths of time. but i've made it a priority to read a little, knit a little, watch a little adult aimed television. something every night after he's asleep. it helps me remember to BE ME, which helps my mental state a LOT.

also, if you want to bring around to something the competimoms will understand, it's been proven that one of the best ways to encourage kids to read for pleasure is to be seen doing it yourself. when the adults in their lives don't read, they don't see it as something to be done outside of school assignments.

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:33:37 -0000

:) for the record, i am always down with fistbumps, hugs, and other signs of internet affection. Thank you.

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:45:34 -0000

hi all. most of you probably don't remember me, but i used to be around a lot. i'm not lately, mostly because i stay at home with my son now and have almost zero time for reading on the interwebs, but i still think of this as an internet home, and i sincerely miss the camaraderie i found here.

anyways, i didn't want to leave this in the blogaround, because i don't think it's *that* great, but i wanted to share. i know depression is an issue that many people around her understand and struggle with. i always feel like i have kind of an obligation to share when i write about it, since so many people still feel so ashamed. i hope maybe someone finds it helpful to know that they're not alone.

http://noonejourney.wordpre...

Re: Hitched: Your Elaborately Planned Public Marriage Proposal Is Awkward For Everyone

InfamousQBert — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:40:45 -0000

oy, yes. i saw that one. this post reminds of the one where the guy moved across country to be with a girl he'd been online friends with. she looked SOOOOOO not enthusiastic about this turn of events.

Re: Hitched: Your Elaborately Planned Public Marriage Proposal Is Awkward For Everyone

InfamousQBert — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:36:10 -0000

i hate that howie mandel show. it's SO manipulative.

Re: Daily Dose of Cute

InfamousQBert — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:56:29 -0000

I didn't realize you were in dfw-ish, skm. Hi from a fellow north texan!

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:59:13 -0000

Thanks! My work connection changed and i can't even read comments from disqus now, so my participation went from heavy to nil in one day. It sucked. I'm on leave now, so i'm trying to remember how i used to do this thing.

Parenthood has been exciting, wonderful and difficult. My son is healthy and thriving, which is a blessing. I hope the impending shakesbabbies will be just as healthy.

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52:49 -0000

Do you need a referral to see a specialist? If not, can you find an ENT or allergist or similar to see? They need to let you stay in the office for observation until you have another spell. Sorry you're dealing with this.

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:25 -0000

You might go with "family restroom" and offer a changing table and chair. In the states, at least, those are large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and often double as the handicap option.

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:46:06 -0000

Whoa. It's been a couple of months since i looked at shakesville and close to a year since i commented. Not sure i can keep up with evrrything here, but i wanted to stop in and say, "hi! I had a baby six weeks ago! I've missed y'all!"

Re: Film Corner: Mission Make Me Pee My Pants

InfamousQBert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:32:34 -0000

because with skydiving there are multiple things designed to float you gently to the ground at the end. if his ropes fail here, he's not wearing a parachute.

Re: Film Corner: Mission Make Me Pee My Pants

InfamousQBert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:31:38 -0000

oh, i've seen that one. every time i'm like "why? why would anyone do that?".

Re: Film Corner: Mission Make Me Pee My Pants

InfamousQBert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:30:25 -0000

holy crap on a cracker! i think i had the exact same reactions. there was a big gasp when he jumped out the window, accompanied by a light-headed blood rush thing. and then yes with the nervous giggling afterwards.

Re: {create*loves}: Giveaway: A dress from Shabby Apple!

InfamousQBert — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:14:24 -0000

i love the shabby apple! thanks for the giveaway!

Re: Open Thread

InfamousQBert — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:36:01 -0000

it's not your fault at all and i appreciate both the suggestions and the hugs. if i could come up with a business reason for needing flash, i could put in a request for it, but i can't think of anything that won't raise a flag.