http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com I really need something cool here. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:55:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   I don't really know where I stand on this: The Consumerist printed a letter from a reader, Grant, who claims his Xbox Live gamertag, "theGAYERgamer," was banned from Xbox Live. When he called Microsoft customer support, a rep reportedly told him that while she wasn't offended by his gamertag, "the greater ... http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com/2008/05/15/so-the-greater-xbox-community-decides-whats-offensive/   This is pretty funny stuff: Each language has its purpose, however humble.  Each language expresses the Yin and Yang of software.  Each language has its place within the Tao. But do not program in COBOL if you can avoid it. Very astute thoughts.   What Would Matt Do: Follow the way. http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com/2008/05/09/i-do-not-know-its-name-so-i-will-call-it-the-tao-of-programming/ Updates at the bottom. Why do PC gamers amuse me? Because they get so cranky, so easily. Or maybe I'm just getting to old to get caught up in all of the drama. Let me start at the beginning.   Back in the day, when you purchased a bigger game, there was often ... http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com/2008/05/08/gamers-amuse-me/   I'm also jealous Tom Chick scored this interview with him. Maybe I should try to go the short route like Tom to stardom so I too can interview awesome people. And by short route I mean working in the industry for more years than I know. Seriously it's a very good ... http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com/2008/05/01/im-still-in-love-with-brian-reynolds/   This is pretty funny shit. Matt Damon is big fat jerk: So here's the bottom line: nowhere in this train wreck of a telephone game does Matt Damon ever say he's not OK with game violence! Furthermore, he doesn't even say he's okay with movie violence. You'll note that Jason Bourne ... http://www.whatwouldmattdo.com/2008/04/30/one-quick-note-matt-damon-hates-all-games/