Deathshadow's Madness

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Apology

I have to apologize to all the folks I let down this week - I was recently diagnosed with a medication induced parkinsonism, and this past week I had a stroke that has caused some motor control issues and partial memory loss. I tried to cover up my problems and continue working as if nothing was wrong, and in the process managed to nebfer my own server by way of an unforgivable typo - that resulted in my having to have a networked KVM set up by my host so I could log on from a liveCD to repair the damage - resulting in all my clients not even having websites for two days.

Because of this I pretty much completely dropped the ball for one prospective client on a coding job, have had to cancel TWO existing large scale projects (refunds were given), and in general had to scale back my 'operations' to concentrating entirely on one remaining project - which upon completion I plan to hang up my shingle as a web developer.

For those of you interested, this also means the "Cut Code Down" website I've previewed for some people will probably never see completion.

I've been on doctors orders for the past five years not to work, after all I'm on disability for a reason - MAYBE it's time I actually listened to the doctors before I give myself another stroke or worse.

On top of my rapidly degenerating health, my increased disgust with the code vomited up by alleged professionals is wearing my nerves a bit thin... I look upon the techniques being taught and propagated with disgust to the point of nausea... an attitude that makes me feel a bit like Sisyphus pushing the stone up the hill.

To those of you I've let down you have my most sincere apologies, but hope you can understand I have to put my health (or lack therin) first.

Rubbish Code, Take II.Akai EWI USB

Comments

Meginoz Friday, January 30, 2009 12:17:56 AM

Really sorry to hear that Jason. I appreciate all the help you give people over on IWDN. Take care of yourself, your health's more important than saving the world from bad coding, which, unfortunately will always be there. irked It ain't worth destroying yourself for.

Now, turn off your 'puter, and go get some rest, OK?



Dark FurieFurie Friday, January 30, 2009 1:53:36 AM

Just an idea here. You could use this page to set out some tutorials for better ways to code things. A little bit here and there when you're up to it and bored. It'd keep you occupied (one of the hardest parts of a long term illness) with something you really care about without forcing you to constantly work on a project.

No Concernblueparukia Wednesday, February 4, 2009 12:34:55 PM

Nice to see you apologising man, you shouldn't let something as trivial as health get in the way of defeating Dreamweaver p

Seriously though, good luck with everything, mate. You've done all you can in the web dev world, and made a great difference - taught me everything I know, and you introduced me to aviation, a hobby which has now become my career path. So thanks for everything smile

Get some rest, enjoy yourself as much as you can and listen to those doctors wink

Ryan MerayRyanMeray Thursday, February 5, 2009 12:54:45 AM

Without you, Jason, I would've thrown up my hands in utter frustration and handed the design of my website over to rank amateurs. I can't thank you enough for all the help, and I hope your health improves enough that you don't have to hang up your spurs for good.

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