How do we text the spirits?

Sometimes, it does feel like computer bugs and internet algorithms are actually spirits who run through the wires, messing everything up. How else do you explain emails taking hours to appear? Or the fact that my computer can absolutely refuse to do anything I ask of it until the boss walks into my office and scares it into submission just by looking at it?

I mean, let's take social media ads. Flak vest Christmas tree ornaments? Uh…okay. Women's work boots? Those are cute. Knitted slippers that look like a shark is eating your foot? Yes, please!

But why am I getting ads for purple burkas?

Don't even get me started on aps. I removed one from a pizza company because I DO NOT NEED PIZZA EVERY DAY SO STOP SENDING ME NOTIFICATIONS!!! And the coffee company I order from every Sunday morning? Why do you make it so difficult to find the right drinks before the ap times out and tells me nothing is available at that store when it WAS AVAILABLE 15 MINUTES AGO WHEN I STARTED ORDERING?

So, yes. I can see how you would think the internet and all things electronic are infiltrated with spirits. Like tiny malevolent Max Headrooms. Sadly, I don't think texting them—whether to nicely ask them to behave or to threaten them by taking away their cookies—will do much good. As soon as they get your number, they're just going to start calling about your extended car warranty.

Not all online spirits are bad, though. Back in the very early days of teh interwebs, the search functions weren't great. Nowadays, it's easier to find what you're looking for. And between all the Bible websites and theology sites like GotQuestions.org, it's easier to get information on biblical matters, like caffeine addiction, or celebrating Christmas, or testing the spirits.

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