Well, my name is NOT really Dev E. Loper. This name is a portmanteau of the word developer. I hope you already knew that. But please call me Dev: ديو, देव, 开发.
Why #99?
Because of the “99 Bottles of Beer” song.
In order to freely share my thoughts on social media, I have to hide behind the mask of anonymity. Under the pen-name of Dev E. Loper, I can taste freedom of expression. My thoughts are my own. I do not represent an organization or a group.
Ex-Muslim?
I was brought up in a conservative Muslim household, but I no longer believe. Unfortunately, excommunication in Islam means death or family bycott. Hence: the pen-name. Fundamentalist Islam is a dangerous cult and must evolve or face extinction. Practice of Islam is particularly harmful to society. However, I generally stand for free expression and secular governments. Democratic, egalitarian application of security, freedom and welfare makes a good society. My family and friends and all Muslims who still believe, I have nothing against them. It is the Shari’a ideology that scares me.
Developer?
Other than religious fundamentalism and its effect on society, sometimes I talk about software and information technology. I was blessed with a good education, so I am already fond of learning and always willing to change my mind. I am very easy to convince and my opinions evolve as I learn new things.
A/S/L?
25/M/USA. He/him/we/us. I live in America but I travel a lot. I like playing video games, listening to music and discovering the universe — especially astronomy and theoretical physics.