Stop Spamming Me!!!

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Almost a month ago, I ranted about some SPAM comments. I was only mildly irritated then, but irritated enough to know that I would probably use some bad language if I wrote about it. I opted to limit my words and let Rico do the talking on the BBN.

I could have let the issue go then - after all, I didn’t expect to receive any more SPAM comments on the topic. Damn! I was wrong. Just this morning, I found another comment - no, I found the same comment in my inbox.

Yup, the commenter, a certain Pian Sarmiento, writing from the IP address 122.53.136.228, had the gall to leave a comment on my birthday post endorsing a political candidate.

Again, expletives are flying through my mind, but I’ll try to avoid them. Instead, I’m just going to pick apart your comment. [more…]

DBS posted this entry at 9:36 AM on Monday, the 1st of October 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: rants; this beautiful country.

What the?!?

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A few days ago, I received two comments on my post on the Blog @ Soul launch at Mrs. Fields. Normally, I wouldn’t mind - comments are good. Heck, comments are great.

The thing is, these so called comments had nothing to do with the post. They had no connection at all with The Blog and Soul Movement, Mrs. Fields, or even anything I’ve written about.

I shared my irritation with Rico over email, and he pretty much articulated all my thoughts on the matter over at the BBN.

I don’t think I would be as diplomatic as Rico was, so once again, I’m letting somebody else do the talking for me.

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DBS posted this entry at 10:11 PM on Sunday, the 2nd of September 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: rants; blogging; technology.

Link Love 2007.06.18

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Welcome to Link Love: the Narcissism Edition. Narcissism? Yes, narcissism - this edition of Link Love is full of shameless plugs and gratuitous links to my work. Can you handle it? Read on.
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DBS posted this entry at 1:11 PM on Monday, the 18th of June 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: photography; blogging; raves; link love.

Keep Your Promises

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I love hearing about events like Rock Ed Radio’s Keep Your Promises series of concerts. What is it? Let me lift directly from Rock Ed Philippines:

A series of gigs entitled KEEP YOUR PROMISES will be launched on Saturday May 19. These are small gatherings of young voters (disenfranchised voters included) to have their voices heard. That we demand the fulfillment of promises made by candidates during the elections.

Now that we’ve done our part and voted our preferred candidates into office, it’s time for the step up and deliver on their campaign promises.

I love the whole idea and the idealism behind the event. You see, it’s too easy to lose hope in this country, but seeing people care enough to organize events like this gives me hope. Reading what other bloggers have to say gives me hope. Knowing how you care about this country gives me hope.

The thing is, like I mentioned before, I’m still a cynic. Yes, I kept blogging about the elections, but I always felt like it was too little. Yes, blogging gave me a reach beyond my immediate circle of friends, but it still wasn’t enough.

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DBS posted this entry at 12:09 PM on Friday, the 18th of May 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: rants; concerts, plays, & events; blogging; links & plugs; triumphs & tragedies; this beautiful country.

This is the truth

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I wonder why our own political ads couldn’t be more like this. I admit - it doesn’t really present any tangible solutions to Argentina’s ills, but it’s still so much better than any crappy jingle Philippine politicians use.

Silver - Cannes Lions 2006.

Category: Public Awareness Messages
Title: TRUTH
Advertiser: RECREAR
Product or Service: POLITICAL MESSAGE
Entrant Company, City: SAVAGLIO\TBWA, Buenos Aires
Country: ARGENTINA
Creative Director: Ernesto Savaglio
Copywriter: Ernesto Savaglio - Alexis Alvarez
Art Director: Pablo Carrera
Agency Producer: Eduardo Suárez
Production Company, City: AWARDS CINE, Buenos Aires
Country: ARGENTINA
Director: Jojó/Bosco
Producer: Fernando Rambo Damiano
Editor: Awards Cine
Music: Fernando Sorín
Account Supervisor: Ricardo Martino/Diego Campos Galante

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DBS posted this entry at 6:38 AM on Thursday, the 3rd of May 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: rants; media; raves; this beautiful country.

Bear with me

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bear with meSome of you, I’m sure, are wondering who a certain “bear” is - you’ve already asked. Some others, I bet, are also curious, but too shy to ask. Still some others, I guess, are wondering what the hell I’m talking about.

If you’ve been following the comments on some of my recent posts, you will know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t been paying that much attention, then too bad for you. I’m not going to fill you in.

You see, while this blog masquerades as a technology blog most of the time, it still is my personal blog. Yes, I’ve decided to try and stick to specific topics, but the fact remains - this is my personal blog. What does that mean? I can post whatever I want. It’s my blog, and I choose what to write about.

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DBS posted this entry at 2:42 AM on Thursday, the 3rd of May 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: ramblings; blogging.

My mind is blank

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For some reason, I can’t think of anything to write. I wrote something earlier about pushing ringtones, but I decided to post in on Mobile Philippines instead. I’m not sure if it’s up already there It’s up there already, but that’s not what’s important. What matters is that I have nothing to write on my personal blog.

What also matters is the reason for this mental block. I think I can blame this on Sango. I was there this afternoon and now, three hours later, I still feel stuffed. My brain has been starved of oxygen because all my blood is rushing to my gut.

Oh well. There are much better things to do than blog on a Sunday.

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DBS posted this entry at 7:30 PM on Sunday, the 22nd of April 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: ramblings; food & beverage; blogging; links & plugs.

SMS Spam

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Rico asked recently where +639212559221 got his number. I can’t answer his question, but I can definitely come up with other questionable numbers.

Migs (+639273946353) would like to know if you want to take out a loan:

Hi. Ds s Migs. We ofer fast & easy Personal Loan 15K- 1Million@ 1.49% No Collateral/ No Co-Maker. If interested simply reply with your name and fax no. Thanks

Brian Angeles of Phil. Com. Center (+639052699972) wants to give you an Altis:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!Your cellphone # WON TOYOTA ALTIS plus 300 thou as HOMEPARTNER last Feb. 2, 2007.For details,pls call now Brian Angeles of Phil. Co. Center.

I’m sure I’ve received other messages like this from other nmbers, but these are the only ones I’ve got saved on my phone now.

How about you, have you received spam SMS lately?

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DBS posted this entry at 10:52 PM on Thursday, the 19th of April 2007. He may have also posted related entries in the following categories: rants; technology; this beautiful country.

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