Welcome to my COMP 650 learning diary!

Hi everybody!

My name’s Lance, and this will be my learning diary for COMP 650: Social Computing. Whether you’re taking the course with me, or whether you’re a friend or family member interested in sharing the journey, or whether you’re a stranger led here by a combination of a hyperlink and a twist of fate, you are welcome.

I am not the only person who gets to talk here–the comments are open–but please remember that basic Internet decorum does apply here. Be polite and respectful of our differing points of view, don’t say anything you’re not willing to have others examine and dissect, and generally try to follow a social version of the Robustness Principle: “Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from others.” [1]

Alternatively, I will accept a slightly modified formulation of the tenth pledge: “Let’s all have fun and [learn] together!” [2]

I’ll see you in the comments!


[1] Postel, J. (Ed.). (1980, January). Transmission control protocol. IETF. https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC0761.
[2] Ōdate, K. (Writer), & Hanada, J. (Director). (2014, April 9). Beginner (Season 1, Episode 1) [TV series episode]. In Y. Hayashi, S. Tanaka, M. Shimizu, S. Fukao, & A. Shimizu (Producers), No Game No Life. Madhouse