Having clicked on a couple of the "Top Rated" posts this morning, I came to the conclusion that spam is overrunning OS. Fortunately for me, my posts aren't popular enough to garner much attention from the spammers, so I can only comment rather vicariously on the subject.

Regardless...

GOD DAMN! … Read full post »

For all who might be currently disillusioned with their jobs…

(The following was forwarded to me some time ago. I've long since lost - or never had - the reference to the original source, but if anyone has the correct citation just let me know and I'll add… Read full post »

The other day, I was discussing with my girlfriend our possible strategies for dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Our discussion had been prompted, as so many discussions are, by a ruptured condom. Unfortunately for our future feelings of security, but fortunately for our ability to discuss it, thi… Read full post »

One of the actions most antithetical to the concept of an open forum is the deletion of comments you disagree with or that express disagreement with you. Doing so is cowardly and disingenuous, at best. At worst, it thwarts the concepts of free expression and an open exchange of ideas by… Read full post »

This is my first post on Open Salon (hereafter “OS”). At this nascent juncture, I have no idea whether many (or any) additional posts will follow, due to the fact that I have a demanding day job and supplementary private life that prevents me from indulging my writing urges as often… Read full post »