**Tongue in cheek** Whether on a forum thread, in a blog comment, or at work. Information Fatigue Syndrome (IFS) is a prevalent issue in the IT world.

IFS can be described as:

"the weariness and stress that results from having to deal with excessive amounts of information" - according to the IEEE Spectrum's (Aug '07), Technically Speaking article.

I think most developers / IT workers have experienced some IFS. An example of IFS might be: the calm, quiet developer who suddenly starts spewing obscenities and smashing their hands through the keyboard, or perhaps the forum poster who asks a simple question, then counteracts every suggestion you provide, and finally attempts to assault you online.

On a daily basis I have to remind myself that:

• Technology can be complex, but it's not impossible
• Nothings perfect
• There are no silver bullets
• We're just living the high-tech illusion.

Now let's move on.