I’ve decided that I need to find a nemesis. It may sound ridiculous, but I’m actually completely honest.

Normally, you would find the term nemesis used in comic books and movies. It could be the evil super villian destroying the world or the grumpy dean putting your fraternity on double super secret uber probation. In any situation, a nemesis is somebody who tries to foil your plans, usually in unexpected ways.

It may sound like a horrible idea to want a nemesis, but for a programmer, a nemesis could be a catalyst to becoming better. Knowing that somebody is out there, ready to expose flaws in your code, submit dirty words into your forms or upload nude photos of Bea Arthur onto your server is a good motivation to make things right the first time. Each time you or your nemesis acheives victory, the losing side must plan more inventive and advanced strategies to win the next battle.

The nemesis relationship is a sybiotic one where both parties grow and become stronger. The being said, here are a few nemesis ground rules I would reccomend.

1. Attacks against your nemesis should be such that they expose flaws or weakness, but avoid causing damage. Just like comic books, nobody every really dies, they skulk away to comeback another day.
2. You should avoid getting your nemesis fired or divorced.
3. No firearms.
4. No felonies.

If you’re interested in being my Nemesis. Let me know. Here are the general job responsibilities:

1. Expose problems with my apps
2. Counter points I make on my blog and/or Twitter
3. Ask heckling questions at my presentations
4. Generally foil my plans for world domination
5. (Suggested by GrimDaddy) Point out my bad taste in music.

Anybody interested should let me know.