Reality Bytes
30/05/2004
More on Friendster
Today I log in to check if my friend has approved the testimonial I wrote her. And she did – does that mean she likes it? They should allow others to rate testimonials and then filter the good ones up top. Sort of like the “XX out of XXX people found this review helpful” on Amazon. Since some people prefer to use testimonial space to flirt in front of the rest of someone’s community. Which isn’t to say that doesn’t have it’s place. Leaving multiple entries in someone’s testimonial is a message in itself. Posting them when you have the option to or not, is encouragement. Given that assumption, Friendster is so working.
So who needs those teasers on Orkut? They also need to get rid of that stupid Today’s Fortune bit (Today’s fortune: Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause. – what the hell is that?). Oh but then again, Neil Gaiman’s on Orkut!
Friendster, the new reality entertainment!
Yes, given everything that’s going around, it truly is a destination for the maturity challenged. We feel at home there, those who participate and those who sit back to watch (‘fess up – I am not the only one) the participation.
Lunch at LX’s
Was everything I thought it would be, and more! We first attempted lunch, and it was lovely. Stir fried beef and celery and stir fried broccoli and mushrooms. I made tea (although it was a watery version). Her parents must have been eagerly anticipating my arrival, so they bought fruit and some surprisingly good kueh lapis from Bengawan Solo for me. Hee.
The cats were a little apprehensive to see me, but they warmed up quickly. They’re so affectionate, it makes me wonder what happened to Happy. Anyway. They were such good fun. Tiger talks! He says “wha?” to me.
Eeeks. It’s half past three. Time for lunch I suppose.
