Author Archives: normalkid

WordPress Sucks, and Other Thoughts (Including Why I’m on Default Theme)

Posted on November 20, 2007 by normalkid

I don’t mean to single out WordPress… but for all the joy of these free open source applications we have — there’s an distinct element of “pain in the ass” that accompanies it. For some background, MacRumors.com was started with … Continue reading →

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On Moderating a Discussion Forum…

Posted on November 12, 2007 by normalkid

It’s remarkable to see how large our MacRumors Forums have grown. We’re at over 138,000 members and 4.4 million posts, and represent the most active Apple forum on the internet. I added the forums to the site in 2001. Before … Continue reading →

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Stupid Surveys, Obsessed with Being Online?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by normalkid

ITNews published results from a survey which indicates that out of 1,011 American adults, 15% of people said that they could only go a day or less without going online. 21% said a couple of days. 19% said a few … Continue reading →

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Regarding the T-Mobile iPhone Ad Flyer

Posted on September 9, 2007 by normalkid

The latest unsubstantiated Apple rumor is making its way through the web. This time in the form of a T-Mobile flyer which claims the iPhone will be released on November 12th with 3G networking and a 16GB option. The ad … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs’ Open Letter and Why Rumor Sites Exist

Posted on September 7, 2007 by normalkid

Steve Jobs wrote an open letter to iPhone users about the dramatic price drop on the iPhone ($200) announced on Wednesday. Second, being in technology for 30+ years I can attest to the fact that the technology road is bumpy. … Continue reading →

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Apple Finally Releases a PDA

Posted on September 6, 2007 by normalkid

It may have been lost on some, but Apple’s release of the iPod Touch brings a close to one of the longest running rumors in Apple’s history… the return of Newton. Oh, we knew it was coming when they released … Continue reading →

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Fake or Real? Can People Tell? No.

Posted on September 5, 2007 by normalkid

In July, there was a leak of what was purported to be the upcoming iPod user interface. Today, Apple released the new iPod Nano and iPod Classic with the new user interface that was leaked. How did people do in … Continue reading →

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CNET Acquires VersionTracker, MacFixIt

Posted on August 29, 2007 by normalkid

VersionTracker and MacFixIt have been acquired by CNET. I’m really excited about this. It gives VersionTracker—and our sister sites, iPhone Atlas and MacFixIt—more resources to grow and gives us higher visibility than I could have ever imagined for our humble … Continue reading →

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My Spam Solution

Posted on August 21, 2007 by normalkid

I got a lot of spam. I know some of you are saying “sure, we all get a lot of spam”. But for me, a combination of running various websites over the years, and not wanting to throw away my … Continue reading →

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Keyboard Real. iPod UI?

Posted on August 8, 2007 by normalkid

I was wrong. Or, I guess, my conclusion was wrong in Final Verdict: Keyboard Fake. iPod UI Real. The prototype keyboard photos that were posted to Chinese forum were real. It really is a significant event that will make the … Continue reading →

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