Interesting Links for 02-01-2012

[andrewducker]

• PostSecret pulls its iPhone App after people use it for malicious purposes.
  (tags: postsecret troll )
• They can ban you from being a cop if you're smart.
  (tags: Intelligence police )
• How Facebook Mobile Was Designed to Write Once, Run Everywhere (Which explains why it's so godawful nowadays)
  Seriously, I've switched to just using the web page, and

Comments

[gonzo21]

My brother tried to join the police once, but was rejected because he was 'too intelligent'.

[bart_calendar]

OMG! You must see the star wars holiday special at least once.

It's seriously entertaining. Chebacca's family is hysterical and Carrie Fischer singing is up there with Shatnter at his best.

[snarlish]

i saw this when it was broadcast and the only thing i can recall is the bea arthur cantina sequence which was great at the time. anyone used to the old variety shows would find some appreciation of the holiday special.

I became a bit confused with my childhood understanding of SW in Revenge of the Sith when it turned out Chewie is female.

[laplor]

When I first saw this thing, I had not yet seen Star Wars, though all of my friends were raving about it, and one cousin had (fairly accurately) related the entire story to me.

My fourteen year-old self was very confused, and suddenly didn't want to see this movie after all. In fact, I think I first watched the actual movie in the 90s.

(Edited because I out a word ;o )

[poisonduk]

Facebook app has had a major overhaul recently. I still tend towards the full website version but have heard several Android users mention how good the app is now. I should. Check out my app version of it too.

[andrewducker]

The article is talking about the latest version. And it's shit - the refresh doesn't work well, "clicking" on things is iffy, and it's not nearly as good a it was before this version.

It's possible it works better on higher-end Android phone, but on mine the mobile website is much better.

[pr1ss]

I don't see any difference between the Sta Wars Holiday Special and the rest of the Star Wars franchise. They are all mildly entertaining, and not very deep.