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Introduction

Hi!

My name is Jaco.

I am a student, currently studying Computer Science, at a generic University in South Africa. At this moment, I am choosing not to say which one, partly for selfish reasons and partly because I might say something that I don't want my University's name attached to. Now, let's get into the meat of things...

This blog is going to be, completely, 100% my opinion. I will be discussing some, maybe, controversial topics that I am interested in and think there is a lot of misconception about. Now, if you don't agree with something I say and would like to shout at me, or if you just want to tell me about that movie you watched and you really want me to tell the world about it, you are welcome to email me.

I am going to try and post at least once a month, but in times that I am busy or writing exams, I might "forget" to write an article. If this is the case, don't shout at me unless you know for sure I am just being lazy (in which case you are welcome to shout at me).

If this wasn't abundantly clear from the onset, these are MY opinions, not my University's.

Also, before any of you start harassing me about a self-portrait, here is one...

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