Chatroulette Spin #2: Talking Sex, Plus Magical Ninja Snacks
Despite the number of penises and mean people, Chatroulette continues to be an intriguing and amusing experience. As a social scientist, it just leaves me wanting more. Because of its very nature, it would be difficult to study, but part of me feels like if I keep exploring it, I’ll be able to draw some [...]
Chatroulette: My First Spin
So, I wouldn’t be a very good social media correspondent if I didn’t try out the newest fad, Chatroulette. If you’re unfamiliar, you just chat with strangers on webcam and hit “Next” at anytime to connect with someone new. It’s definitely interesting.
I decided to wear my “LGBTerrific!” shirt to see what kind of response I’d [...]
Hometown Newspaper: Proud of Me, Not Proud I’m Gay
A couple disclaimers before I say anything. I made it clear when I started this blog it would not be about my personal life. This post is an exception to that, and I will be discussing my hometown, current events in my life, and my own feelings about these issues.
Let me tell you a little [...]
A Single Man’s Defense of Valentine’s Day
Yes, the intent of this post is to defend Valentine’s Day, but in the interest of pathos, allow me to share all the many reasons I have to not like it.
I am single. I do not have love. I do not have someone to share V-Day with. It is a reminder of the fact I [...]
Post-#CC10 Travel Adventures
It’s 1 AM Eastern time Sunday night/Monday morning as I write this from the Hilton-Dulles hotel. I should be in bed, as I have to get up in 4 and a half hours to go to the airport and wait on standby for a flight back to Harrisburg. Instead, I need to process a little [...]