About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Author Archives: Stephan Sokolow
Fanfiction – Chaotic Future
Chaotic Future by Cloud Dreamer Length: 7 Chapters, Complete Sources: Ranma ½, Oh! My Goddess, Sailor Moon Rating: 5/5 The Good: Uncommon crossover, Draws me to re-read it again and again despite it’s flaws, Old enough and good enough to … Continue reading
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REAL programmers use…
xkcd – Real Programmers And the moral of the story? Real programmers use whatever the heck they feel most comfortable with… now leave me to my nano vim.
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Guest Review: Fanfiction – An Overlooked World
An Overlooked World by N. Reynolds Length: 6 Chapters, Complete. Sources: Ranma ½ Reviewer: Weebee Rating: 3/5 Hi. The name’s Weebee, and I’ll be your reviewer for today. Where’s the other guy? Well, erm… (Looks around nervously and kicks unconscious … Continue reading
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Interesting Poetry – Jabberwocky
Well, I didn’t want to leave you guys with nothing, so here’s a quick poetry post. Jabberwocky from Lewis Carrol’s “Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There”. If you’ve seen Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, you’ll probably recognize the … Continue reading
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Huffington Post – Is “Canadian” A Racist Term?
Huffington Post – Is “Canadian” A Racist Term? In essence, the article says that some people in the southern United States are using the word “Canadian” as a replacement for racist slurs describing black people in their communication. As a … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Shinji and Warhammer 40k
Shinji and Warhammer 40k by Charles Bhepin Length: 20 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Warhammer 40k Rating: 5/5 Adjusted timeline, skewed loyalties, a well-written original character or two, philosophy, and psychology. This story has it all. In fact, I … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Mercury 2.0
Mercury 2.0 by Tirsis Length: 3 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Sailor Moon, Tron Rating: 4.5/5 One thing which I think the world needs more of is Tron crossovers. I’ve always enjoyed seeing how various characters react to the discovery of the … Continue reading
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