An Ounce of Prevention
Well, it’s finally time to unveil an idea I’ve been kicking around.
Are you tired of following links on websites, only to get “Rick Rolled?” If you’ve had it happen to you, you might be interested in a Firefox browser plugin that would automatically proxy any links leading to YouTube or other video sites, and check them against a dynamic updated database of known Rick Astley videos.
After all, some people will click on anything. I know I could have used it.
So far, people have clicked to download the plugin.
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Ike Pigott is a veteran communicator who got out of television news and back into life. Now working for Alabama Power, he specializes in corporate communications, but has interests that are all over the place. This site is as much for him as anyone -- to explain things that ought to be explained, explore ideas that keep him up at night, and connect concepts that are just begging to be joined.
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huh, it hasnt happened to me.but thanks for the forewarning.
Very funny- saw the posting on freshmeat and swung by for a look. Wish I had saved the few minutes of clicking. *GRIN*
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