Indian Sands

I write about software, design, and other stuff. Click on the tags below to filter by that type of post.
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Note to self: if there's nothing to do, you can relax without feeling bad.
Read More...It's been a few months since I last posted, but I decided to combine my two websites into one; over the past few days, I merged all the content on derekmeer.com into meerific.com.
I also simplified this site's design and added support for simple updates (like this one) and image uploads in addition to regular articles. I hope you like it!
I explore how online communities evolved and share thoughts on building better ones in the future.
Read More...Which qualities would I look for if I had to find housemates again?
Read More...Here's my experience with lurking, why I do it, and how I might be persuaded to contribute more.
Read More...When I meet new colleagues, I try to learn how best to work with them. If you're in the same boat, you should write a user manual.
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