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by doubled112 32 days ago
Google shutting down Reader did encourage me to learn to host my own services though, which I am pretty thankful for.
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serf 32 days ago
be proud of your own imitative, not thankful for the boot to the ass.

Google did nothing to help you , but your response to the dire situation is to be commended.

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doubled112 31 days ago
I believe it goes both ways. Sometimes the boot in the ass is what triggers initiative. Most people won't do something for no reason.
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