5 Comments

1. 

   jason butler on August 19, 2002 7:03 pm

   That is so true! He elevates minimalism to a fascist level!
2. 

   Jon M. on August 20, 2002 3:26 pm

   Fascist: one of those words that gets thrown around way too much.

   fas-cism (fshzm)
   n.
   
   1. often Fascism
      a. A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.
      b. A political philosophy or movement based on or advocating such a system of government.
   2. Oppressive, dictatorial control.

   I would characterise Mr. Nielson as a quasi-fascist, but not as totally fascist. The day he starts hacking your site to make it conform to his standards, then he’s a fascist. ;-) Not as bad as calling him a Nazi, though.
3. 

   Jason Butler on August 21, 2002 4:03 pm

   Have you ever heard of hyperbole? Huh? Have you!?
   Jon can bite me!

   And I guess he is correct. Quasi-fascist would be more appropriate.
4. 

   Jon M. on August 21, 2002 8:50 pm

   For goodness sake, Jason, don’t be such a Nazi…
5. 

   walljm on August 21, 2002 10:36 pm

   sheesh….