This is just a test if you will.  To see if the guy still has the sour balls to show us all he really will send another DMCA for this picture.

Remember when I brought up the EFF when shit nose Ellis sent me a DMCA notice?  Time for a real Hall Of Shame.  I sort of regret not taking action and standing up….But if anyone thinks this blog is a major part of my life, uh…..no.

Good news is there are actually living people at the EFF.  I think the MagicPiracy admin are taking too many pills or just don’t give a shit themselves, being the “spooooky” part of opening week was over months ago.

Copyright zealots are assholes.  Speaking of, it should be noted Uri Gellar is under “Other Honorees”.

TAKEDOWNS

In particular, copyright claimants are increasingly misusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to demand that material be immediately taken down without providing any proof of infringement. Service providers, fearful of monetary damages and legal hassles, often comply with these requests without double-checking them, despite the cost to free speech and individual rights.

The DMCA also puts anonymous speech in jeopardy; misusing its subpoena power, copyright holders can attempt to unmask an Internet user’s identity based on a mere allegation of infringement without filing an actual lawsuit or providing the user any constitutional due process.

And it’s not just copyright law that gets misused. Trademark owners can also use their rights to censor critics online by claiming that any domain name or website referencing their product is an infringement. Yet, the First Amendment protects commentary and criticism using trademarks as well.

Who are these strange people…………………….and why…………………..are they…………………………….following me…………………………

Looking into my past I was a very different person socially ten to fifteen years ago.  A perfect Friday night for me was playing some video games, eating a pizza, drinking some beer and smoking a joint alone.  Hell, that still is a good Friday night, but it’s hardly what I would consider an apex in the scheme of living.

Most of my friends know I will candidly speak openly on meeting women using magic as a crutch.  This stems from having gone out sometimes seven days a week to clubs, bars, festivals and the like.  I’ve been with two bi-sexual models, both relationships lasting more than two years.  That aside as a I write this I’ve been dating the same woman now for about 7 months who graduated culinary school, is a hell of a cook, doesn’t expect me to buy random shit for her, works at the US Department of Veterans Affairs….as to say a pretty damn good catch.  Finding those good catches seems to be a lifelong problem for most men though, and, as I see all around me day per day it’s really no wonder.

This morning I read this article.  Thus as a start give it a quick glance and understand that none of these “problems” should be problems in the first place.

10 Cruel Things Women Do To Men

For anyone that thought “Yeah…that sux *whine*, they would need to improve on themselves immensely.  For those that went “pffffft”, chances are your doing better than the previous.

10-They don’t pick up the phone

Reverse psychology.  If a girl you met doesn’t pick up the phone leave a short message and DON’T CALL AGAIN.  Most single women that give numbers either really liked you *duh*, or were just trying to be nice *ouch*.  Don’t leave a message in the manner of “I was thinking about you and I had such a great time last night” etc.  Holy shit balls no!  Fact is you may think that woman is spending the next day fantasizing and thinking about your meeting, but fact is that is more of a guy thing.  Some Chode masturbating 5 times the next day with her in mind.    This is because that girl gets hit on at very least five times a day ever since she was 15 or so.  She is either testing you in some manner, or is just friggin’ busy.  Leave a message to let her know she is missing out on something “really cool” your going to do.  It can even be the most mundane shit in the world.  “Hey, I’m just getting dressed up to go out and get some Thai at this place down the road that has orgasmic Pad Thai, then roll over to Jack’s Brew Pub and entertain some random people with my friend Vicky.  Later”.  So the girl doesn’t answer the phone!  Oh no!  Now she knows you got shit to do to, are with another girl, and she’s missing out on some good fun with YOU…..THE PRIZE.  Look how the whole perspective changes.  God dammit if you think a chic not answering the phone is a heart breaker give up now.

9-Use men for free drinks

You dumb fucks.  I HAVE NEVER ONCE bought a girl a drink.  You must have rocks in your head if you do.  They buy ME drinks though.  If a girl asks you to buy a drink you should be puzzled and disgusted naturally.  “No, but you can buy me one”, or “Are you serious?”….then just look away and BE uninterested.  Girls asking you to buy drinks are ugly self centered bitches.  Problem is they think that shit will get them laid (face it).  Give me a break.  If your buying drinks for random women your a TRY HARD.  Women don’t like try hards.  They like men that are different and don’t take that shit.  Don’t be a dick, just let it be known your not “that guy”.  More women than not will be turned on more by you standing your ground.  I don’t care if it’s Stephanie Seymour….I’m not buying you a god damn drink.

8-Use men as placeholders

Isn’t this mainly natural for both sides?  If relations waiver and you still enjoy the girl none the less, your going to start looking for other options.  Really it’s nothing to be ashamed of if you have a line of girls on the ready, even if you date the same girl for years.  Placeholder is a strong word.  I would just say we all should strive to be attractive personas and not worry about the other girl that would jump on when the train leaves.  Let’s not double standard.  Think Brad Pitt is using Angelina Jolie as a place holder because 95 percent of the female population would fuck him?  Be with the ones you care about, but having a bench warmer or two is just realistic.  Other people CAN like you.

7-Emotionally manipulate men

OK.  Fuck this one.  Leave.  Fast.  If you stick with these bitches your a pussy that can’t move on.  Nuff said.  Run.

6-Use physical violence

Again.  Same as 6.  I’m not some chauvinistic pig, but damn.  If a girl hit me I’d mace her ass and never talk again.

5-Criticize their men in public

The problem in this is distinguishing if she if being playful about it, or just being outright cruel.  Back “in my day” there was no such thing as a “neg”, though now that is a term coined it seems.  These can be really playful and funny.  Who doesn’t like criticism?  Oh right most don’t.  If it hits hard then chances are that criticism is truth.   This can better anyone.  On the other hand if she’s just being a cunt….same as 6 or 7.  Leave her.  Just think!  There are men who married these bitches in 7-5 and will be with them all their lives.  (ah haha).

4-They don’t disclose their relationship status

Girl “I have a boyfriend”
Cardman “He’s not me is he”

So what.  She has a bloody boyfriend.  Be thankful she’s not sterile and still knows she can flirt and have fun.  Do they expect women to say “Hi, I’m Mary…I have a boyfriend”.  What kind of pussy let’s that bother them?  Take 30 seconds and realize her friend may be single, she’s fun anyway, or she obviously digs on you more.  The only way to make problems that aren’t there is to convince yourself there are ones.

3-They withhold sex

Ahhhhhhhh….poor guy.  Masturbate in the bathroom, or if your daring do it right next to her. Women like sex more than you, they just need more nudges to get it on. Problem? No.

2-They test their men

That’s what women do.  Test em back.  These things should be fun not cruel.  BUT if she is trying to manage you, then there is a problem.  One could go on and on on this topic, but if your secure in yourself, you’ll be honest, straight forward and the like.  Chances are pretty fair that she is doing it because she REALLY likes you.  Subconsciously her sexual nature may be doing so without her realizing she is “testing” to see if you’d make a good father.

1-They flirt to inspire jealousy

When your single this is OUR atom bomb.  Does a so called “Alpha male” get jealous of anything?  I went out with one girl who would dance in sexy outfits in small stage productions in the city for festivals and whatnot.  It was all very simple, she came home to me even though a couple thousand dudes “had thoughts”.  I thought that was hot as hell.  It’s all in perspective.  If you get jealous then you either need to man up, let everyone know in a subtle way she’s with you.  She she still tramps around, do the same.  Jealousy is a pebble on a beach for a man compared to jealously in women.  Half the time I think women get all dolled up to make other women jealous rather than trying to attract men.

Anyway.  That list is bullshit, and was catered for pussies.  Get out, live, learn, speak your mind.  They will come.

Have you ever felt for women in today’s society?  I sure have.  Personally I watch about 4 hours of TV a month I’d guess.  The barrage of commercials telling women that they need to be this weight, have this lip gloss, wear this dress, own these shoes, have Chicklet teeth, on and on is a hell of a subconscious marketing tool.

Guys aren’t as easily manipulated it would seem, but I’d bet the largest sum of components that made Axe cologne a popular item is the commercials of women suddenly going into heat when they smell that awesome cheap stench.  To be fair cologne is the one thing in life I’ll dish out a hundred or so dollars for.  I have no delusions as compared to many men that think it will get me laid.  I just enjoy a good classy fragrance because I feel it important to smell good, just the same as looking good.  Taking pride in yourself is never about how good looking you are or how much money you make.  The point?

What does being a marketing whore say about person X as a magician?  One would have to be fairly unstable to even think for a moment that buying the latest Ellusionist product will bring your “game” to a peak.  I was thinking last night about how most “new” magic items are sold in the same manner as Cover Girl products.  The viewer tends to get in a quick mode of “perhaps my version isn’t good enough, or if I just had that I’d have some strong magic”.  It’s easy to compare that to the teenage girl that knows buying a lip gloss won’t make them Drew Barrymore, but why not give it a go.

Advertising in magic these days far outweighs candid open conversation.  There really is no secret to the matter, but I hold it as a truth….. We don’t need to spend much, if any money on magic.  Granted, there are items true in form for all time.  Buy an egg bag here, upgrade those cups and balls there.  But why get excited about 99 percent of the shit out there?  Because you may be a Cover Girl.  The best magicians out there aren’t marketing anything, and if they do it’s very rarely.  As I stated before JK Hartman has never even watched a magic video.  It’s all about books and minor props my friends (as a close up magician).  It’s their money and who cares what they do.  On the other hand satisfaction with your card/coin/close up/social dynamics books are the best way to go.   Some of these guys out there are just addicted to selling, and your addicted to buying.  Don’t underestimate the powers of the classics and your own creativity.  Stop sucking the teet and save your money for better things.

It’s all the same.

INCOMPETECH

BTW.  As a former IT nerd it means (just for pointless knowledge)

An incompetent technician or repair person: a paid employee whose alleged technical proficiency falls short of solving a problem with an automobile, a computer, a television, or other device, and whose efforts may even make it worse.

Remember Harry this Halloween.  Amazing pumpkin!