I have decided to switch sort order on Haloscan comments so that new comments come first now. Also, I have decided to start the "open thread" again and place it to the right (your right). Same as usual, post whatever related to this blog. I'm also getting a few requests for some GUI streamlining and what not. I'm open to suggestions, though I think David did most of the important stuff which his Haloscan hacks. A minor note: for those who comment, if you have a consistent and regular handle you are not treated like the next random turd that wanders in. In contrast, please don't post "I think x" with no supporting justification if you are not a known quantity, who the fuck cares what you (whoever you are) think? If Steve C. asserts something about physics without much citation, I'll listen, and the same with David K. if he says something about the financial industry. But if "anon" posts something I'll be likely to tell you to STFU if you don't feel like taking the time to provide some cites.

Update: Due to immediate protest I made the sort order as it was.