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  1. How the hell did I get a free subscription? by the_rev_matt · · Score: 2 · on Ziff Davis Teeters

    I wrote about the problem with PC Mag a few weeks back. Nice to see I'm not the only one who feels that way...

  2. the price you pay by the_rev_matt · · Score: 5, Insightful · on Spoofing P2P Networks as Marketing Plot
    That's the price you pay for not paying for your music. I'm quite serious about that. If you are getting music for free, why bitch about the fact that it isn't perfect? If you're getting music for some cool indie band that doesn't have a label, then chances are they aren't spoofed files. If you're getting music from todays top 40 charts, then you obviously haven't paid for something that is generally not free. The labels are just taking advantage of that fact and trying to promote the track you are trying to get without paying for it.

    Note, I'm not preaching about how you "shouldn't steal music" (see my rant about what's wrong with DRM). I'm just saying if you get something free, don't bitch that it isn't perfect.

  3. Sigh by the_rev_matt · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Revolution OS
    I know, don't take rejections personally, blah blah blah. I did submit my review about 4 months ago, and posted it on my site as well. At least the producer linked to my review ;)

    It really is a great documentary, and can serve to show people (esp. business types) that the OS/FS community is not only diverse and innovative, but also easy to get along with and eager to help.

  4. Re:They're just begging for a parody... by the_rev_matt · · Score: 3, Funny · on Microsoft's Guide to Accepting Donated PCs
    Sorry it took me so long, it's been a busy day ;)

    Linux Education

  5. Re:Music? by JWhitlock · · Score: 1 · on US DOJ Says Jackson Not Biased

    Did the DOJ sing its opinion that Jackson's not biased? If not, why the choice of category?
    I was a bit confused myself. Other posts are of the opinion that this shouldn't have been front-page news, or that the title could have been done better.

    Of course, when things don't quite make sense, the conspiracy theories start.

    The person who submitted the story, the_rev_matt, does not appear to be a regular SlashDot poster. He does appear to have several incarnations, such as reverend_matt and The Reverend. One of those IDs, reverend_matt, has a email address of troll@punitiveart.com. This gentleman already confesses to some troll leanings.

    The website, at www.punitiveart.com, is a slashdot-style website where the reverend posts stories of his own personal interest. The latest story was dated November 5, titled Men are Better Than Women. While the casual viewer may think that this is a right-wing rant, the post goes on to condemn misogyny. This individual has a history of using stealth tactics to get you to read his story.

    It is possible, then, that he wanted the story printed, and used sly tactics, such as using a strange category and a flamebait title, to get the editor to post it.

    However, I believe it to instead be a code signal. Others will see this post, the title, the subject, and know that they should prepare. They will then search the comments for a specific comment, from a specific user, and know the time is near. Finally, the comment will be moderated, in a strange fashion, one that will leave the meta-moderators scratching their heads, but those in the know will know that the next phase has commenced, and to unlease the virus/ detonate the bombs/ flee to the deserts/ write letters to the editor, or whatever the grand plan is.

    Or, it could just be Slashdot editors screwing up again. It's become commonplace enough that it doesn't bother me anymore. Of course, maybe they want you to ignore it...