Comments for Veritas Blog http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog Thoughts and Musings of a Freelance Web Designer and avid NFL fan Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:58:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Why I am morally against playing Akoha by Sean Power http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/472307187/ Sean Power Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:32:38 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=368#comment-1101 Hi! I'm Sean Power, the community gardener at Akoha. Just wanted to thank you for the great article, and for pointing out one of the most contentious points revolving around Akoha. I personally believe that Akoha isn't about getting rewards for an act of kindness that I've done. In fact, many people use Akoha as a means to get inspired to perform more acts of kindness in different ways. I don't know about you, but I find that performing an act of kindness on a regular basis can be challenging and even time consuming. By being able to track what other people are doing, it helps inspire me to do something similar. So, I use Akoha as a platform for inspiration. Secondly, I don't personally play Akoha for points, but some people do. The alternative is to get inspired by killing things in video games for an e-badge. By implementing a points system, we're encouraging each other to compete at making real life better for others. Don't hesitate to reach out to us on twitter (@akoha) if you have any more questions! :D Hi! I’m Sean Power, the community gardener at Akoha. Just wanted to thank you for the great article, and for pointing out one of the most contentious points revolving around Akoha.

I personally believe that Akoha isn’t about getting rewards for an act of kindness that I’ve done. In fact, many people use Akoha as a means to get inspired to perform more acts of kindness in different ways. I don’t know about you, but I find that performing an act of kindness on a regular basis can be challenging and even time consuming. By being able to track what other people are doing, it helps inspire me to do something similar. So, I use Akoha as a platform for inspiration.

Secondly, I don’t personally play Akoha for points, but some people do. The alternative is to get inspired by killing things in video games for an e-badge. By implementing a points system, we’re encouraging each other to compete at making real life better for others.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us on twitter (@akoha) if you have any more questions! :D

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/why-i-am-morally-against-playing-akoha/#comment-1101 Comment on NFL Week 13 Thoughts and Predictions by J Barry http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/471613857/ J Barry Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:14:07 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=382#comment-1098 the giants are going to absolutely destroy any oppponent they face. the giants are going to absolutely destroy any oppponent they face.

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-13-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1098 Comment on Why I am morally against playing Akoha by Chris http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/462969194/ Chris Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:14:33 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=368#comment-1093 @Kim - I love the idea of Akoha, and think that if it helps one person do something nice for someone else, then good for them, but for me, I'll be nice because I am nice, not for 175 points. @Kim - I love the idea of Akoha, and think that if it helps one person do something nice for someone else, then good for them, but for me, I’ll be nice because I am nice, not for 175 points.

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/why-i-am-morally-against-playing-akoha/#comment-1093 Comment on Why I am morally against playing Akoha by Kim http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/462969195/ Kim Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:09:03 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=368#comment-1092 You know what? I totally agree. I'm quite the same. I will do random acts of kindness just for the hell of it and expect NOTHING in return. Just the pleasure of helping being or making them smile is good enough for me. My main goal is to make at least 5-10 people smile everyday. Oh, and yeah, the other day... I as walking home the other day from an appointment, and someone was trying to parallel park, and I stood there and showed them how far back to go, etc. Once they were in place, I turned around and continued on my way. I don't need a game to make me do nice things for people. You know what? I totally agree. I’m quite the same. I will do random acts of kindness just for the hell of it and expect NOTHING in return. Just the pleasure of helping being or making them smile is good enough for me. My main goal is to make at least 5-10 people smile everyday.
Oh, and yeah, the other day…
I as walking home the other day from an appointment, and someone was trying to parallel park, and I stood there and showed them how far back to go, etc. Once they were in place, I turned around and continued on my way.
I don’t need a game to make me do nice things for people.

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/why-i-am-morally-against-playing-akoha/#comment-1092 Comment on NFL Week 12 Thoughts and Predictions by Chris http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/457968683/ Chris Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:18:47 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=361#comment-1088 @Kim - Thanks for pointing that out... maybe one of these days I will get it all right. :P @Kim - Thanks for pointing that out… maybe one of these days I will get it all right. :P

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-12-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1088 Comment on NFL Week 12 Thoughts and Predictions by Kim http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/457968685/ Kim Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:02:36 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=361#comment-1087 You still have Houston/Indy pick from last week up, about mid page. ;) You still have Houston/Indy pick from last week up, about mid page.

;)

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-12-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1087 Comment on NFL Week 11 Thoughts and Predictions by Chris http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/451193432/ Chris Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:37:44 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=344#comment-1069 @Jimmy - Thanks for telling me, somehow I managed to post an Auto-Saved version that I had copied from a previous week (in order to keep the same format). @Jimmy - Thanks for telling me, somehow I managed to post an Auto-Saved version that I had copied from a previous week (in order to keep the same format).

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-11-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1069 Comment on NFL Week 11 Thoughts and Predictions by Jimmy http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/451193433/ Jimmy Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:33:14 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=344#comment-1068 Some of your picks have the wrong team winning listed. I.E. Cleveland Vs Buffalo - "Oakland Wins", Detriot vs Caralina - "Saints Win". Some of your picks have the wrong team winning listed. I.E. Cleveland Vs Buffalo - “Oakland Wins”, Detriot vs Caralina - “Saints Win”.

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-11-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1068 Comment on NFL Week 9 Thoughts and Predictions by Chris http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/435359117/ Chris Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:59:43 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=307#comment-1061 @eric - PS, the Boston Pats are a bit before my time. @eric - PS, the Boston Pats are a bit before my time.

]]> http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/nfl-week-9-thoughts-and-predictions/#comment-1061 Comment on NFL Week 9 Thoughts and Predictions by Chris http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CommentsForVeritasBlog/~3/435359118/ Chris Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:57:56 +0000 http://veritaswebdesign.com/blog/?p=307#comment-1060 @eric - I agree, Cassel is doing well, and I, as a Pats fan, knew that BB kept him around for a reason, but after the preseason, I was a bit scared. I'm not nearly as scared now (more afraid of injury rather than talent/skill), as I was when Brady went down... don't get me wrong, I can't wait to see #12 under center again, but for now #16 is doing a good job! @eric - I agree, Cassel is doing well, and I, as a Pats fan, knew that BB kept him around for a reason, but after the preseason, I was a bit scared. I’m not nearly as scared now (more afraid of injury rather than talent/skill), as I was when Brady went down… don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to see #12 under center again, but for now #16 is doing a good job!

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