On 11/3/10, Barrett Brown <
barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
> Plus it has all kinds of weird British shit on it, like claims that it will
> help you sleep. It's fucking malt. I've always known that if I ever go to
> England I will see all kinds of bizarre uncanny valley stuff and this
> confirms it.
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM, Emma Allan
> <
emilieduchatelet8@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> You mean horlicks.
>>
>> On 11/3/10, Barrett Brown <
barriticus@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Horlet's.
>> >
>> > On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 5:25 AM, Emma Allan
>> > <
emilieduchatelet8@gmail.com>wrote:
>> >
>> >> I demand to know the identity of the Malt stuff. Thank you.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 4:43 AM, Barrett Brown <
barriticus@gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Nevermind, I'm happy again. I am fucking with the editor of a fascist
>> >>> Catholic magazine who has decided to pick a fight.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>>
http://www.ordinary-gentlemen.com/2010/11/perhaps-we-should-hire-this-incompetent-fellow-who-hates-us/comment-page-1/#comment-78422
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 7:22 PM, Emma Allan
>> >>> <
emilieduchatelet8@gmail.com>wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> I don't know what the malt stuff is but you can def fuck me from
>> behind.
>> >>>> Maybe it's something the Queen has. Ooh ooh, I just thought is it a
>> malt
>> >>>> drink? Is it called Horlicks?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horlicks
>> >>>>
>> >>>> If it is that then I LOVE IT. (not as much as you, but pretty close)
>> >>>> Also
>> >>>> this totally turned me on. (the last sentence regarding the fucking)
>> We
>> >>>> haven't talked of that for ooooh, at least a few days, and it kinda
>> took
>> >>>> me
>> >>>> by surprise, so to speak. Fuck fuck fucking. Fuck Emma into next
>> >>>> week.
>> >>>> oh
>> >>>> God Im so horny. Stop it.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> DON'T STOP
>> >>>>
>> >>>> love you x
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 11:10 PM, Barrett Brown
>> >>>> <
barriticus@gmail.com>wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> You're adorable. Also, my mom just brought over a blender and some
>> malt
>> >>>>> stuff that they apparently use in England, coincidentally enough, so
>> I
>> >>>>> can
>> >>>>> make you, like, English malts. And then fuck you from behind.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Emma Allan <
>>
emilieduchatelet8@gmail.com
>> >>>>> > wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>> thank you, I love those IRC chats - its where I first realised I
>> >>>>>> wanted
>> >>>>>> to get to know you much better. Also where I realised I had to get
>> my
>> >>>>>> emotions in check because all I did was insult you and I didn't
>> >>>>>> mean
>> >>>>>> to. It
>> >>>>>> was like I developed Tourettes as soon as I went on the channel.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> I would write something sarcastic or rude to you and think *OMG
>> >>>>>> Emma
>> >>>>>> wtf are you doing, he's really nice and you're being such a wanker
>> >>>>>> toward
>> >>>>>> him.* Then I'd do it again and think *fucking hell get offline
>> before
>> >>>>>> he
>> >>>>>> totally hates you* I was a menace to myself. Luckily Im much calmer
>> >>>>>> now. :)
>> >>>>>> (although highly sexually aroused and will have to stop myself
>> writing
>> >>>>>> *Oh
>> >>>>>> Barrett I LOVE YOU GIVE ME A BABY*) (JOKE!) I do not want a baby.
>> >>>>>> Oh
>> >>>>>> GOD why
>> >>>>>> am I talking about babies. Kill me now. I am stupid.
>> >>>>>> ps love you x
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 9:43 PM, Barrett Brown
>> >>>>>> <
barriticus@gmail.com>wrote:
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> We've got an IRC meeting tomorrow as usual on Wednesdays, although
>> >>>>>>> we'll be joined by this woman who's involved in helping NGOs
>> >>>>>>> better
>> >>>>>>> coordinate their work; below is a discussion that Scott Mintz had
>> >>>>>>> with her
>> >>>>>>> over the last couple of days.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> >>>>>>> From: Scott Mintz <
scott.w.mintz@gmail.com>
>> >>>>>>> Date: Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 5:34 PM
>> >>>>>>> Subject: Fwd: Project PM
>> >>>>>>> To: Barrett Brown <
barriticus@gmail.com>, Clark Robinson <
>> >>>>>>>
robinsonchicago@gmail.com>,
dynamicuno@gmail.com
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Since I doubt I'll be unable to make tomorrow's meeting, I thought
>> it
>> >>>>>>> wise to pass along the below email exchange between myself and the
>> >>>>>>> owner of
>> >>>>>>>
http://nonprofitawareness.blogspot.com/. While her goals may not
>> >>>>>>> perfectly aligned with Project PM in the blogging sense her focus
>> on
>> >>>>>>> charitable acts and the dissemination of accurate information is
>> >>>>>>> certainly a
>> >>>>>>> fit. I think she has a lot to offer!
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> >>>>>>> From: Scott Mintz <
scott.w.mintz@gmail.com>
>> >>>>>>> Date: Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM
>> >>>>>>> Subject: Re: Project PM
>> >>>>>>> To: Courtney Brickman <
court418@comcast.net>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Courtney,
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> I appreciate your valid concerns. With regards to your suggestion,
>> we
>> >>>>>>> have a PDF undergoing creation which is intended to meet the tasks
>> of
>> >>>>>>> identifying goals, strategies, and critical issues.It is something
>> we
>> >>>>>>> are
>> >>>>>>> currently working on and expect its finalization will be
>> instrumental
>> >>>>>>> in
>> >>>>>>> paving the way for proper software creation/implementation as well
>> as
>> >>>>>>> our
>> >>>>>>> marketing efforts. I don't remember if this particular document is
>> >>>>>>> part of
>> >>>>>>> our shared Google docs, or if it was simply being emailed around.
>> >>>>>>> I
>> >>>>>>> will
>> >>>>>>> check when I get home, but for the former, it may be necessary for
>> >>>>>>> you to
>> >>>>>>> have a Google account in order to view and participate.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> As our network of participants grows, so do our connections and
>> vast
>> >>>>>>> pool of experiences and expertise. While I personally have no
>> >>>>>>> clear
>> >>>>>>> cut
>> >>>>>>> answer for you how the Project PM software will directly benefit
>> our
>> >>>>>>> anticipated charitable undertakings, it is my belief that we'll be
>> >>>>>>> utilizing
>> >>>>>>> the infrastructure we put in place that allows for the efficient
>> >>>>>>> connection
>> >>>>>>> and communication among many knowledgeable individuals. Without a
>> >>>>>>> doubt this
>> >>>>>>> is something that should not be neglected in order to best
>> >>>>>>> maximize
>> >>>>>>> our
>> >>>>>>> efforts, and I will raise this question to Barrett Brown shortly
>> >>>>>>> as
>> >>>>>>> it's
>> >>>>>>> very possible he already has an answer.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Scott
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 4:08 PM, Courtney Brickman <
>> >>>>>>>
court418@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Scott,
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Thank you for getting back to me. I certainly plan to attend the
>> >>>>>>>> meeting tomorrow evening. Im still having a little trouble
>> >>>>>>>> envisioning what
>> >>>>>>>> Project PMs structure looks like, but Im getting there. If I
>> >>>>>>>> could make
>> >>>>>>>> one suggestion, which I think would help bring others on board
>> more
>> >>>>>>>> quickly,
>> >>>>>>>> I think the project would really benefit from a document
>> identifying
>> >>>>>>>> the
>> >>>>>>>> critical issues Project PM will address, goals of the
>> organization,
>> >>>>>>>> and
>> >>>>>>>> finally the strategies youll implement to achieve those goals
>> (and
>> >>>>>>>> ultimately eliminating the issues). It just feels that with all
>> the
>> >>>>>>>> planning
>> >>>>>>>> and brainstorming things have gotten a little fuzzy. I have no
>> >>>>>>>> doubt that
>> >>>>>>>> you all know exactly what you are aiming for, so its just about
>> >>>>>>>> conveying
>> >>>>>>>> that to others.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I guess the one area Im still confused about is the connection
>> >>>>>>>> between the articles and the projects charitable involvement.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Courtney
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> *From:* Scott Mintz [mailto:
scott.w.mintz@gmail.com]
>> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 02, 2010 8:43 PM
>> >>>>>>>> *To:* Courtney Brickman
>> >>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: Project PM
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Courtney,
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> It is fair to say that the project does aim to correct erroneous
>> >>>>>>>> information being passed along to the masses, the intent of which
>> is
>> >>>>>>>> to best
>> >>>>>>>> educate the individual. It don't think it would be accurate to
>> >>>>>>>> say
>> >>>>>>>> that its
>> >>>>>>>> focus is on critical humanitarian issues, however, it is worth
>> >>>>>>>> mentioning
>> >>>>>>>> that the nature and personalities of those involved have resulted
>> in
>> >>>>>>>> the
>> >>>>>>>> previously mentioned two subproject.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I definitely agree that Project PM could be leveraged as a
>> >>>>>>>> funding
>> >>>>>>>> vehicle for various charitable organization, but I think it's
>> >>>>>>>> important that
>> >>>>>>>> for the time being we square away our own financial requirements
>> >>>>>>>> before we
>> >>>>>>>> can start pursuing the needs of others.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> We are still in the planning state, although we're very eager and
>> >>>>>>>> capable of beginning implementation once planning is complete.
>> >>>>>>>> One
>> >>>>>>>> thing
>> >>>>>>>> that you touched on is a major topic of discussion, which is to
>> say
>> >>>>>>>> that
>> >>>>>>>> we're concerned about the accuracy and quality of distributed
>> >>>>>>>> information.
>> >>>>>>>> As I proceed to describe our current philosophy, please note that
>> it
>> >>>>>>>> is
>> >>>>>>>> subject to change and that we're open to ideas. Currently,
>> >>>>>>>> participating
>> >>>>>>>> bloggers are being hand-chosen based on what we perceive to be
>> >>>>>>>> open-mindedness and journalistic integrity. These bloggers will
>> in
>> >>>>>>>> turn
>> >>>>>>>> invite a limited amount other bloggers whose works they will
>> >>>>>>>> temporarily
>> >>>>>>>> attached to, and the system will grow that way. In order to
>> >>>>>>>> filter
>> >>>>>>>> out lower
>> >>>>>>>> quality articles we plan to implement two safeguards. The first
>> >>>>>>>> is
>> >>>>>>>> that an
>> >>>>>>>> article pushed to someone in your network has the
>> >>>>>>>> ability/decision
>> >>>>>>>> to push
>> >>>>>>>> it to his/her network or stop the article in its path. The second
>> >>>>>>>> system is
>> >>>>>>>> static based and relates to number of pushes, posts, etc. The
>> >>>>>>>> goal
>> >>>>>>>> is to
>> >>>>>>>> make higher quality article of highly quality contributors more
>> >>>>>>>> readily
>> >>>>>>>> accessible to the public. Admittedly, these procedures are in
>> heavy
>> >>>>>>>> discussion as we recognize that correctly sorting this out is
>> >>>>>>>> critical to
>> >>>>>>>> Project PM's success.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> It would be great and helpful to Project PM to have you
>> participate
>> >>>>>>>> in more advanced discussions. As previously mentioned, we
>> generally
>> >>>>>>>> hold an
>> >>>>>>>> informal meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30PM EST over IRC. This
>> >>>>>>>> particular week
>> >>>>>>>> I don't think I'm going to be able to make it due to prior
>> >>>>>>>> arrangements, but
>> >>>>>>>> I encourage you to attend. You may also visit the IRC at any
>> >>>>>>>> time,
>> >>>>>>>> as there
>> >>>>>>>> is a good shot someone of various talent will be in the room.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Scott
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Courtney Brickman <
>> >>>>>>>>
court418@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Scott,
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Hope you had a nice weekend. Thank you for sending more
>> >>>>>>>> background
>> >>>>>>>> on
>> >>>>>>>> Project PM. Just to be clear, the project aims to discredit
>> >>>>>>>> erroneous media
>> >>>>>>>> reporting by publicizing the real story, and this is focused on
>> >>>>>>>> critical
>> >>>>>>>> humanitarian issues? From what you described, I could see Project
>> PM
>> >>>>>>>> as a
>> >>>>>>>> funding vehicle for organizations whose work falls within Project
>> >>>>>>>> PMs
>> >>>>>>>> priorities. Especially if you are looking to connect with
>> charities.
>> >>>>>>>> What is
>> >>>>>>>> the current state of the project? Are you just in the planning
>> phase
>> >>>>>>>> or have
>> >>>>>>>> you begun to implement strategies?
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> My interest and experience focuses on strategic planning,
>> >>>>>>>> program
>> >>>>>>>> evaluation, and infrastructure development. That is primary the
>> area
>> >>>>>>>> Ive
>> >>>>>>>> solicited funds for. So certainly Id be interested in
>> participating
>> >>>>>>>> in a
>> >>>>>>>> capacity that would assist Project PM in those areas.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> The only thing Id like a little more clarification on is the
>> >>>>>>>> distribution of information and how the information is being
>> >>>>>>>> acquired and
>> >>>>>>>> presented. I agree, a lot of the problems with Digg, etc is that
>> >>>>>>>> when
>> >>>>>>>> everyone has an opportunity to contribute the creditability and
>> >>>>>>>> accuracy of
>> >>>>>>>> the information is compromised. Im just wondering how you will
>> >>>>>>>> ensure that
>> >>>>>>>> the information presented is accurate and objective?
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Thanks,
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Courtney
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> *From:* Scott Mintz [mailto:
scott.w.mintz@gmail.com]
>> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Monday, November 01, 2010 4:39 AM
>> >>>>>>>> *To:* Courtney Brickman
>> >>>>>>>> *Subject:* Project PM
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Courtney,
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Happy Halloween!
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I just wanted to give you a better idea of Project PM; its goals,
>> >>>>>>>> current state, and anticipated progress.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> As previously mentioned, Project PMs goals are multifaceted but
>> the
>> >>>>>>>> overriding subject matter is the removal of informational
>> >>>>>>>> asymmetries with
>> >>>>>>>> the intention is improving society as a whole. For example, some
>> of
>> >>>>>>>> our
>> >>>>>>>> existing participants have hands-on experience doing
>> >>>>>>>> philanthropic
>> >>>>>>>> work in
>> >>>>>>>> Africa. Suggestions for improvement include but are not limited
>> >>>>>>>> to
>> >>>>>>>> efficient
>> >>>>>>>> means of bringing drinkable water to isolated villages and ways
>> >>>>>>>> of
>> >>>>>>>> increasing the usage of sustainable farming in order to prevent
>> the
>> >>>>>>>> over
>> >>>>>>>> fishing of local waters, etc. Ultimately wed like to achieve
>> these
>> >>>>>>>> and
>> >>>>>>>> other goals using as little capital as possible while not
>> >>>>>>>> obstructing
>> >>>>>>>> success. However, at this point, this subproject is in the
>> formative
>> >>>>>>>> stage
>> >>>>>>>> as weve just started discussions with individuals who are best
>> >>>>>>>> in
>> a
>> >>>>>>>> position to allow us to see it through.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Another subproject that is in the formative stage but that weve
>> >>>>>>>> made
>> >>>>>>>> more headway on is what we call the Science/Journalism project.
>> >>>>>>>> Essentially,
>> >>>>>>>> we feel there is a lot of misinformation spread by mass media
>> >>>>>>>> when
>> >>>>>>>> it comes
>> >>>>>>>> to topics such as science and technology. Weve established a
>> group
>> >>>>>>>> of
>> >>>>>>>> knowledgeable persons whom we will be pairing with eager
>> >>>>>>>> freelance
>> >>>>>>>> journalists. Using our various participants contacts we will be
>> >>>>>>>> aiding in
>> >>>>>>>> the publication of articles written by the journalists in
>> >>>>>>>> cooperating with
>> >>>>>>>> the scientists weve chosen, whom so far range from those
>> >>>>>>>> educated
>> >>>>>>>> in
>> >>>>>>>> neurology to those educated in virology.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> These and future subprojects will be executed using a technology
>> >>>>>>>> currently under design. We have more than a handful of computer
>> >>>>>>>> programmers
>> >>>>>>>> who are ready and willing to volunteer their time once we come up
>> >>>>>>>> with a
>> >>>>>>>> finalized blueprint. On an almost daily basis, a core group of us
>> >>>>>>>> are
>> >>>>>>>> debating the current schematics and updating as necessary. While
>> the
>> >>>>>>>> specifics still need to be determined the general theme of the
>> >>>>>>>> software will
>> >>>>>>>> be that feedback mechanisms will be used in order to make more
>> >>>>>>>> highly
>> >>>>>>>> recommended information rise to the top. This is similar to
>> Reddit,
>> >>>>>>>> Digg,
>> >>>>>>>> etc., however in our system, although the public will have access
>> to
>> >>>>>>>> all
>> >>>>>>>> information, only the feedback of participating members will have
>> an
>> >>>>>>>> impact
>> >>>>>>>> on the informations publicity.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> To help us reach these ends, a group of about 10 of us
>> participating
>> >>>>>>>> in daily/weekly conversations via email/IRC/Gchat. This is an
>> >>>>>>>> extremely
>> >>>>>>>> informal process but with a great group of people who are more
>> than
>> >>>>>>>> willing
>> >>>>>>>> to work together harmoniously in order to advance Project PM.
>> Here
>> >>>>>>>> is a
>> >>>>>>>> major area where I think your experience and expertise would be
>> >>>>>>>> particularly
>> >>>>>>>> useful. As Project PM grows and begins to take on a life of its
>> own,
>> >>>>>>>> its
>> >>>>>>>> important for it to be molded properly, and I expect your advice
>> >>>>>>>> would be
>> >>>>>>>> useful in guiding its success. Even if you dont have the time
>> >>>>>>>> to
>> >>>>>>>> commit,
>> >>>>>>>> any suggestions and discussions would be appreciated.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Finally, as the number of subprojects Project PM undertakes
>> expands,
>> >>>>>>>> we expect that rather than taking on a challenge ourselves, it
>> would
>> >>>>>>>> be
>> >>>>>>>> wiser to work with those who have already done so and have
>> >>>>>>>> experience in
>> >>>>>>>> helping out others. Your network of charities would be an
>> invaluable
>> >>>>>>>> resource.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I hope this helps to add some additional color. Kindly feel free
>> to
>> >>>>>>>> ask me any questions you may have.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Scott
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> --
>> >>>>>>> Regards,
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Barrett Brown
>> >>>>>>> 512-560-2302
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> --
>> >>>>> Regards,
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Barrett Brown
>> >>>>> 512-560-2302
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> --
>> >>> Regards,
>> >>>
>> >>> Barrett Brown
>> >>> 512-560-2302
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Barrett Brown
>> > 512-560-2302
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Barrett Brown
> 512-560-2302
>