On diversity
I agonised a bit before writing this post, partly because it deals with someone who pays my wages, but mostly because I wasn’t entirely sure what ground I stood on, morally and philosophically speaking. I’m going to write it anyway, however, because it’s an interesting enough problem that I think writing it out will help [...]
A competition for the masses
I get bored, my brain goes places… it’s a thing. Like on identi.ca tonight: New hobby: Making up ridiculous middle names for @jonobacon. Hence: Jono William Nefertiti the Hunchback Bacon [Edit] If anyone can come up with other suitable middle names for El Bacon – or indeed any other well-known Ubuntu community member – I [...]
Why Ubuntu matters
Jono Bacon posted a challenge of sorts to members of the Ubuntu community recently, which was this: If you have a blog or use Twitter or identi.ca, I would like to ask you to take five minutes to write down why Ubuntu is important to you, and what aspect of our ethos attracts you and [...]
Older Bacon
Jono Bacon got older today. Well done that man. I would upload an embarrassing picture of Jono, but I don’t have one. Honest.
Bacon fame spreads worldwide
Is this a sign that Jono Bacon’s fame is spreading? A reference to this man? Well, sadly, no. Maybe we should start an internet meme where we drape Jono over things.
Creating a cult
I have had various reactions to my wearing the above at UDS today: From Bacon himself: "Oh. My. God." From Julian Edwards: "Wh?" From Dave Murphy: "I hope you’re not joining the Cult of Bacon. From one apparently insane UDS delegate: "Sexy" From two UDS delegates (including the aforementioned insane one): "Can I get one [...]
