This is my personal blog which I began in February 2001. I called it The Obvious? when I wrote anonymously and chose the name to reflect the fact I have to overcome my inhibitions about stating the obvious!

Euan Semple

RT @thisbemesara: saw this online and i had to share https://t.co/pUbQUV1Oxz
about 7 hours ago
Euan Semple

#metoo https://t.co/xb3kgutPe5
about a day ago
Euan Semple

RT @emilybell: excellent scholarly article on how to think about online speech by @nabihasyed - best thing I’ve read for ages https://t.co/tOjfWYHAgg
about a day ago
Euan Semple

In day to day use my iPad has become my desktop computer, my iPhone has become my laptop, and my Apple Watch is my mobile device.
about 4 days ago
Euan Semple

Dear Instagram, as I have now dismissed your prompt to turn on notifications five hundred million times could you please take that as a no!
about 6 days ago
Euan Semple

“That so few now dare to be eccentric, marks the chief danger of our time.” - John Stuart Mill
about 6 days ago
Euan Semple

“That so few now dare to be eccentric, marks the chief danger of our time.” - John Stewart Mill
about 6 days ago
Euan Semple

Not today https://t.co/X8NTwjTYcT
about a week ago
Euan Semple

AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down on December 15th [Surprised to learn it was still going!] https://t.co/Z33QK60KfC
about a week ago
Euan Semple

Cracking day. 16.5 miles, four Munros. Just made it down before dusk. Knackered but happy. https://t.co/VmKG3CBlCA
about a week ago

What a busy weekend we have had

April 13, 2004