Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for March 27, 2016
March 26, 2016
March 28, 2016
Transcript:
The Graevsytes Horace: Wow...seriously? People actually believe that? Hmm... Hey, Boyle...? Boyle: Yeah, dad? Horace: I was wondering... ...Is your mind-numbing zombie potion being pumped into the water system? Boyle: You bet! It's a lot of work keeping up with the demand. Horace: And how long have you been doing it? Boyle: Hmm...Let's see... ...Since the start of the internet going public. Horace: Ahh...thanks! That explains so-o-o much!
When the Internet “went public”? I suppose that means when HTML made it easy for non-nerds to use it.
Ah, I remember the old days, when one could have an open FTP server or mail relay, and all you needed to prevent misuse was a request that people not do that. A reasonable level of courtesy was standard, too, except when in “flame” mode, and inside that, everyone knew insults weren’t meant seriously.