User: Cuppa 'Joe' Black

Re:Frogurt

On: Some Soft Drinks May Damage Your DNA

I'm less worried what GM does to my body than what it may do to the natural systems which produce all our food. It is screwing with something very valuable and fundamental. Never mind. Let's just try stuff and see what happens.

Re:Naming

On: Is Linux Out of Touch With the Average User?

GIMP is the worse named software title in history. I am embarrassed to even mention it outside the linux community.

Re:I Don't Buy It

On: Scientists Threatened For "Climate Denial"

"I really wish we could de-politicize the whole process ..."

That would be swell. If only human beings weren't involved maybe we could.

Re:Causes, not symptoms

On: Human Nature Trumps Homeland Security

"maybe we'll get universal health care funding"

I'd settle for global or even national, though I admire your ambition.

Re:They can be harnessed until...

On: Bacteria Harnessed As Micro-Robot Motors

Let me know when they develop bacteria that can deliver a decent affordable healthcare package.

Re:unfuckingbelivable

On: Source Code Access Denied in Disputed Race

It is a glaring *glaring* affront to democracy itself to continue running elections in this manner.

Re:This is cronyism at its finest

On: More A's, More Pay

Let us see what would happen when real competition creeps into the system -- not more regulation.

The unregulated corporation is indistinguishable from organized crime.

Re: Whenever I hear the word activist, I reach for

On: A Security Guide For Non-Technical Users?

Whenever I read the sig, "Whenever I hear the word activist, I reach for my revolver," I reach form my 9mm semi-automatic.

Lab Created Diamonds?

On: Lab Created Diamonds Come to Market

I will buy some with my lab created money.

Re:I'd like to say ...

On: IE Market Share Drops to Lowest Level in Years

Is the glass half empty or half full?

It's 82.10% full.

Re:Is there anyone here who hated the book?

On: Illumninatus! Author Needs Our Help

The book is a little like martial arts - it comes at you with kung fu kicks. If you don't learn a little kung fu it will kick your ass. This ain't no spoon feed session.

Re:As soon as you have people willing to cheat..

On: Will the Next Election Be Hacked?

Open up the source. Offer bounties on security holes, and rewards for patches. Just make sure the review board isn't stacked with cronies. Ooops. Oh well - never mind.

Re:Heinlein had a better idea

On: Paypal Co-Founder Backs Anti-Aging Research Prize

Miracle drug stops aging process -- cyanide.

Re:Silly question

On: Security Companies Tussle With MS Security Center

"cheap makeup on a dirty whore" - there's your money quote for this entire thread.