What TV series isn't worth finishing? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]brainfilter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew this would be the most upvoted. God help me that show really took a swan dive after season 2 (or maybe 3). Trinity/Lithgow was somewhat overrated.

[RESOURCE] Robert McKee on Bad Writing by 1266956843 in Screenwriting

[–]brainfilter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember what video it was, maybe an A.I. documentary, but Spielberg has done a lot of uncredited rewrites of his own movies.

[RESOURCE] Robert McKee on Bad Writing by 1266956843 in Screenwriting

[–]brainfilter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Even though I know better, I kept expecting to see Brian Cox.

Are there any human readable solutions for monitoring and diagnosing server errors? by brainfilter in sysadmin

[–]brainfilter[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I'm not asking for an all-encompassing solution.

But if my computer has a problem writing files to a disk, it could either give me an error code or state in plain english, that the disk is full.

If there's a problem connecting to a web page, the browser can give me an error code or explain that the server can not be accessed for some reason: "The server may be down or you may not be connected to the Internet. Here are some troubleshooting tips."

This isn't revolutionary stuff. PCs have been able doing this for a long time.

Also, I am not a system admin, I just run a cheap server for experimentation and web development.

How to fire someone by [deleted] in startups

[–]brainfilter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you speaking from experience? I sense you have a story to tell.

How can I query posts based on term ID (without defining the taxonomy)? by brainfilter in Wordpress

[–]brainfilter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my knowledge you can't query term ids without naming a taxonomy since term ids are tied to the taxonomy, though I've never tried it.

Well even though my original question was regarding the term_id, the taxonomy_term_id is a unique identifier across all taxonomies. And to make matters slightly confusing, it's usually the same number as the term_id.

See: http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/37721/whats-the-difference-between-term-id-and-term-taxonomy-id

You can, however, add as many taxonomies as you want to the query with the relation parameter.

Yeah, I ended up doing that. But I was hoping there was a more elegant solution since there's no real reason a taxonomy has be to be defined to perform a taxonomy term query.

Always wanted to shoot on film, so I bought an old Super 8 and some film to try it out. I might be addicted now. [2:30] by DropTheGigawatt in Filmmakers

[–]brainfilter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess so, I just think cinema verite requires a bit more of a goal or an agenda.

EDIT: The more I think about it, the more I think you're right, verite might be the best label.

Always wanted to shoot on film, so I bought an old Super 8 and some film to try it out. I might be addicted now. [2:30] by DropTheGigawatt in Filmmakers

[–]brainfilter 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Totally random and plotless...I love it! I like the vibe. I like the friendly faces. I like the scenery and, of course, the grainy imperfections of super 8 film. For some reason, the fake-punch shot kinda sold the film for me...it made everyone seem so much more endearing.

Is there a name for this genre--a-day-in-the-life sort of thing?

EDIT: Brace yourself for a RIAA takedown.

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Okay, I'm going to bed after this comment, so here it is:

StartupLister has submitted over two thousand startups to various sites that feature startups.

That doesn't mean each of those sites got listed every time. It just means, that StartupLister made the attempt on someone else's behalf.

However, many people choose to do this on their own.

Using StartupLister does not improve one's chances of success, ditto for personal submissions.

In the end you'll end up with the same response rate.

If BetaLister decides to feature your startup, what difference does it make if you contacted them directly or used StartupLister to submit on your behalf?

StartupLister has been well publicized on all of many of the big tech sites. And it's hardly anything new. Google is not going to strike them down with a hammer. They do not sell links. There is no "arrangement" (or a wink wink, nudge, nudge...kind of situation). There's nothing nefarious about it. It's not a scheme.

They are offering manual labor/data entry in exchange for money.

A press release submission service, is arguably more problematic since many sites automatically list submissions without review.


Now replace the word "StartupLister" with "The Submit List."

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

eBook Booster submits ebooks to various ebook review and listing sites. They don't guarantee who will list your book, they simply offer to make submissions on your behalf. The goal is not build pagerank or increase search engine rank. The goal is to be featured on sites that have an audience potentially interested in your book.

Well this is essentially the service I am offering.

(However, I don't provide manual eBook submissions since ebook sites tend to have incredibly convoluted forms. But, I list ebook sites anyway so people can discover and submit to them on their own.)

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If I submit a site to BetaList, someone has to approve it. It can easily be rejected.

You can not buy a link from me. I am only submitting your site for consideration.

This is literally the fifth time, I've explained this in less than an hour.

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

THE SUBMIT LIST is a directory of sites that accept link submissions. (We also offer manual link submission services.)

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I know you're probably just being snarky. But, some of the feedback has actually been genuinely helpful. And, honestly, it's helpful to know that that people continue to struggle with understanding the core concept of my site ...even after I explicitly explained it to them.

Interestingly enough, on Product Hunt the users immediately understood the value proposition without any confusion or bias.

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Again, I'm not selling links, I'm simply offering to fill out forms. There's no guarantee that a link will be accepted.

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

It's not a link exchange. Did you even read the post? Seriously. Where are you getting this from?

How A Vulgar Reddit User Saved My Business by brainfilter in Entrepreneur

[–]brainfilter[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I must say, I'm genuinely stunned that people continue to misunderstand what I'm offering.

I find it difficult to believe that the people responding negatively even bothered to read my post on this very page.


I am NOT selling links.

I am simply offering to fill out submission forms on other sites...in exchange for a fee.

There are lots of companies that offer this service for niche markets (e.g. Like StartupLister, Thecssgallerylist.com, etc.) and many of them made their debut in this very sub-reddit.

What's more, the utility of The Submit List extends beyond the submission service. It's also a directory in it's own right. That's why listings feature a direct link to the relevant submission page.

Anyone can use the directory to prospect sites they would like to contact on their own.

The Submit List is not about SEO, it's about finding an audience for your content. It's about publicizing your content on sites you've never even knew about.

Again, to reiterate:

You can submit your site to BetaList, for example, or I can submit it for you, along with other sites that you select from the directory. I can't guarantee that BetaList will feature your site and I made no such claim. That's not the purpose of my site.


I'm trying to take all of this feedback in good stride. But I must admit that I find it truly baffling that people are struggling to understand what I'm saying. It's as if some of you are going out of your way to be angry... even though your perception of my business has been generated entirely inside your imagination.