Jesus H Cristof! A solar cell with "special paint" can reach Mars in a month? Uhm... yeah. And the fucking Scientologists are right - we're all aliens and the mothership(TM) is coming, but George Clinton ain't driving.
2) From the news releases so far, it doesn't sound like G4 management is going to give anyone a raise. And considering how Leo has diversified his interests of late, I am not sure he'll even be a part of G4.
3) OMG! Yes. ZDTV had a news dept that knew what the hell they were doing. TechTV seems to have lost all direction with their news dept. I just hope that G4 reports on more than just upcoming game releases and conventions.
4) Yeah. Although it will very difficult to fill 24/7 programing without using infomercials and anime.
And where are the Romans today? No matter how much "might" or influence or wealth an empire may have, it always fails.
Every Empire in history has grown to fat to sustain itself. Every Empire has thought itself superior to all other races - countries, then found itself outnumbered and surrounded.
Everytime an American takes the stance of
If you play to win, peoplel will listen to what you have to say and do it becuase they are afraid of what will happen if they don't
{Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler] said Microsoft would cover Mike's costs of changing to a new Web site and redirecting traffic from the old site. Microsoft also had agreed to help the teen get Microsoft certification training and other gifts, including an Xbox game console, he said, and has invited Mike to a technology festival in March at the corporation's headquarters in suburban Redmond.
"We wanted to do this in a way that's going to foster his interest in technology," Desler said.
MS racking up some good karma. No matter your opinion of Microsoft, what they did in this case can only be interpreted as generous and constructive.
Apparently they are surprised(sp) to hear that internet users are more social than non-users: internet users watch less television, read more books and engage in more social activities."
Is it fact that Internet users are more sociable or is that just how people filled out their questionnaire?
It's good that you're opinionated. Opinions are abundant here on/. It's good that you feel confident to fling your opinion into the/. ring.
May I suggest, listening and reading a little more before you go off and attack someone who has been on/. for quite a while and knows about what he is posting?
Get used to it folks. We're going to see many, many more genetically engineered pets in the very near future. And many of the/. audience will clamor to own the first and strangest.
how they know people deleted music files? Aside from the obvious phone or email poll, I wonder if in fact they have other means by which they track file deletions?
In addition, if they track deletions, do they track file creations? And is the creation of MP3 (et. all) files going down or up (especially considering the enormous popularity of iTunes and other MP3 players)?
1) DON'T use me as pest control Oh lord, the author nails this. I spent an entire weekend, about 22 hours, killing spiders and wolves to level my Barbarian Warrior high enough to take on the dreaded Baby Mammoths. Ohhhhhh. And guess what, they weren't worth my time or effort.
Now, some will ask "why didn't you go somewhere else?" Simply put, I couldn't. You can't move a Level 1 - 10 character outside of a "newbie" zone or risking dying. A LOT.
2) DO allow me to play how I like, when I like Yes Yes Yes. And let me add, please don't make every worthwhile encounter one that demands at least an hour of my time. Make some encounters fast and easy.
I kid you not, it takes a minimum of 1 hour to do almost ANYTHING in EQ. Try out your skills, fight an encampment of dark elves, etc... Time Sink is the second biggest problem with OnLine gaming.
3) DON'T make crap classes/professions Agreed. In addition, don't punish my class because another class is lame. For example, my level 57 Bard once sped across zones faster than any other character class or MOB. Now, I'm just one of many classes that can run fast. Why take something that is unique to one class and award it every other class? Because, game designers have lost their minds.
4) DO play other types of games, to better remember... If I put in 6 hours of work in Castle Mistmoore, then I want some good loot. Simple as that. If I clear ToV, then there damn well better be loot worthy of the time, planning, and effort needed.
Don't, I REPEAT, don't fill up the loot table with bullshit items. It's just not right.
I have a friend that spent 2 months in the Plane of Growth before he found the Bard BP. 2 months. Week in and week out. That's just not right.
5) DON'T pretend I can 'make a difference' No kidding. If I want to make a difference, then I'll work hard in RL or I'll try and join an Ub3r Guild. Otherwise, don't patronize me with your Grand Illusion.
My additions:
6) Don't make me pay for the install disc. You're making me pay a connection fee and monthly charge, why must I pay $50 for the stupid install disc?
7) Don't create the "special" Servers that charge 10 times the normal monthly fee, promise more options, and better customer service. You should already be providing that on the "normal" servers.
8) Do provide in game support and customer service. SOE has dropped the ball on this aspect for going on 3 years. The in game support ranges from arrogant, rude idiots to ignorant newbies to very knowledgeable and helpful long time gamers. And there is NO customer service anymore. They laid those people off long ago.
9) Do create more special in game events (GM Events). They are fun and exciting. Give away unique items for GM quests, etc...
10) Do promote and respect your player base, because we pay your salaries. And a note to SOE, SWG looks cool, but Blizzard is still going to kick your ass next year.;)
Last January the electronic voting machine maker faced public embarrassment when voting activists revealed the company's insecure FTP server was making its software source code available for everyone to see.
Brent, are you assuming that voting activists is another name for the ACLU? Because, no where in the Wired story is the ACLU mentioned.
Then researchers and auditors who examined code for the company's touch-screen voting system released two separate reports stating that the software was full of serious security flaws.
Personally, I think that this is a valid issue. If the software cannot guarentee a correct and accurate recording of person's vote, then should we not look to improve the program or at least demand that the manufacturer attempt to correct the problems?
And if a third party organization (like the ACLU) believed that the manufacturer did not adequetly correct existing issues, isn't it that organization's duty to raise awareness or stop falty machines from being instituted and used?
Side note: if you expect the Democrats or the RNC to not use issues to their political or financial advantage, then you're quite naive.
Now a former worker in Diebold's Georgia warehouse says the company installed patches on its machines before the state's 2002 gubernatorial election that were never certified by independent testing authorities or cleared with Georgia election officials. If the charges are true, Diebold could be in violation of federal and state election-certification rules. The charges also raise questions about the integrity of the Georgia election results and any other election that uses patched Diebold systems that have not been re-certified.
This is of course highly distressing and if proven true, then cause for great concern. Of course, the article does not mention if the Republicans or Democrats are responsible for this, because it looks like a private company (thinking about the profit margin) is solely responsible. So, I'm not really sure where you got the "Bush & RNC control voting machines" rhetoric.
My theory? You're just a pseudo-pundit that attacks what you don't want to understand.
Liberal and Conservative organizations that criticize, challenge, and demand compromise from the government are exactly why you have the freedom to celebrate and proclaim your close-minded, one-sided views. Ironic, don't ya think?
Or perhaps this whole story is just a joke, and there's really no issue with electronic voting machines to begin with. Of course, the ACLU realises this and knows that they can't get away with anything.
Or perhaps you failed to actually read the story. Otherwise you would have found that the story does not mention the ACLU or the RNC or President Bush.
If all of the new voting machines are in place, what legal reason does the ACLU have for stopping the March Primary? Or the General Election?
None.
And please realise that the ACLU cannot simply dream up a legal reason. You actually have to have an educated and well-thought out arguement before you step in front of a judge.
It's not like/.
You're just spouting more worthless rhetoric and attempting to discredit an organization that has done more to solidify the individual citizen's rights than just about any other organization.
You're biased rhetoric against the ACLU is about as valuable and on point as Jesse Jackson's rhetoric that the RNC is racist and works to keep black families poor.
Please, open your mind and realise that your paradigm is not the only one and certainly not the RIGHT one.
I thought it was the ACLU and California democrats that wanted the recall election put on hold until all the precincts had these nice 100% accurate electronic voting machines. Now you are telling me that the ACLU and democrats were just pawns of the W.?
I didn't see any mention of California... Pres. Bush and the RNC are pumping money left and right to update the voting systems throughout the country. As are the Democrats.
No ones wants the debacle we saw in Florida. Whoever you voted for in 2000, you have to admit that the entire "Hanging Chad" affair was completely avoidable.
And Brent, why do you constantly skew an argue in a completely unrealted direction? Stay on target and argue the FACTS. burgburgburg made no mention of California and his point was right on target.
Slashdot Mirror
Legally speaking, you're correct.
Whoa. I just agreed with Brent...?
Can we seriously get a muzzle for the /. editors?
Jesus H Cristof! A solar cell with "special paint" can reach Mars in a month? Uhm... yeah. And the fucking Scientologists are right - we're all aliens and the mothership(TM) is coming, but George Clinton ain't driving.
Slow news day?
Stop trying to diagnosis and treat yourself and find a good doctor.
Google will NOT save or cure you. An MD will.
Taxes are not what is hurting US Corporations. What is killing manufacturer and stimulating the continuing recession is the WTO and NAFTA.
Rid ourselves of both and US Business will again flourish.
And to your tax cut example above, I ask that you provide a real world example of this working... just one. In the last 5 years.
Comcast should:
1) Bring Wil back;
2) Give Leo a big, fat payraise;
3) Create a proper news department;
4) Send all of the anime over to Anime Network.
Ummm... HELL YEAH!
Except,
1) Wil burned his bridges with G4.
2) From the news releases so far, it doesn't sound like G4 management is going to give anyone a raise. And considering how Leo has diversified his interests of late, I am not sure he'll even be a part of G4.
3) OMG! Yes. ZDTV had a news dept that knew what the hell they were doing. TechTV seems to have lost all direction with their news dept. I just hope that G4 reports on more than just upcoming game releases and conventions.
4) Yeah. Although it will very difficult to fill 24/7 programing without using infomercials and anime.
Every Empire in history has grown to fat to sustain itself. Every Empire has thought itself superior to all other races - countries, then found itself outnumbered and surrounded.
Everytime an American takes the stance of the barbarians get a little closer to the gates.
Preach on brother man. Preach on.
Apparently they are surprised(sp) to hear that internet users are more social than non-users: internet users watch less television, read more books and engage in more social activities."
Is it fact that Internet users are more sociable or is that just how people filled out their questionnaire?
It's good that you're opinionated. Opinions are abundant here on /. It's good that you feel confident to fling your opinion into the /. ring.
/. for quite a while and knows about what he is posting?
May I suggest, listening and reading a little more before you go off and attack someone who has been on
Have a very nice day.
Get used to it folks. We're going to see many, many more genetically engineered pets in the very near future. And many of the /. audience will clamor to own the first and strangest.
If you don't understand the importance of Saruman the White and Grima Wormtongue in Return of the King, then you need to read the book.
Both characters continue to wreck havoc after they are defeated. To leave out the Saruman / Wormtongue & Hobbits meeting in the Shire is simply wrong.
how they know people deleted music files? Aside from the obvious phone or email poll, I wonder if in fact they have other means by which they track file deletions?
In addition, if they track deletions, do they track file creations? And is the creation of MP3 (et. all) files going down or up (especially considering the enormous popularity of iTunes and other MP3 players)?
12 Light Hours
Damn that is pathetic.
People actually modded this up? Guess it's true, /.'ers will believe anything.
Wow. When you post outside of the JEs you take a lot of shit. Get back in here where it's safe! ;)
because Microsoft is not, yet, the government
Are you really, really sure about that?
1) DON'T use me as pest control
;)
Oh lord, the author nails this. I spent an entire weekend, about 22 hours, killing spiders and wolves to level my Barbarian Warrior high enough to take on the dreaded Baby Mammoths. Ohhhhhh. And guess what, they weren't worth my time or effort.
Now, some will ask "why didn't you go somewhere else?" Simply put, I couldn't. You can't move a Level 1 - 10 character outside of a "newbie" zone or risking dying. A LOT.
2) DO allow me to play how I like, when I like
Yes Yes Yes. And let me add, please don't make every worthwhile encounter one that demands at least an hour of my time. Make some encounters fast and easy.
I kid you not, it takes a minimum of 1 hour to do almost ANYTHING in EQ. Try out your skills, fight an encampment of dark elves, etc... Time Sink is the second biggest problem with OnLine gaming.
3) DON'T make crap classes/professions
Agreed. In addition, don't punish my class because another class is lame. For example, my level 57 Bard once sped across zones faster than any other character class or MOB. Now, I'm just one of many classes that can run fast. Why take something that is unique to one class and award it every other class? Because, game designers have lost their minds.
4) DO play other types of games, to better remember...
If I put in 6 hours of work in Castle Mistmoore, then I want some good loot. Simple as that. If I clear ToV, then there damn well better be loot worthy of the time, planning, and effort needed.
Don't, I REPEAT, don't fill up the loot table with bullshit items. It's just not right.
I have a friend that spent 2 months in the Plane of Growth before he found the Bard BP. 2 months. Week in and week out. That's just not right.
5) DON'T pretend I can 'make a difference'
No kidding. If I want to make a difference, then I'll work hard in RL or I'll try and join an Ub3r Guild. Otherwise, don't patronize me with your Grand Illusion.
My additions:
6) Don't make me pay for the install disc. You're making me pay a connection fee and monthly charge, why must I pay $50 for the stupid install disc?
7) Don't create the "special" Servers that charge 10 times the normal monthly fee, promise more options, and better customer service. You should already be providing that on the "normal" servers.
8) Do provide in game support and customer service. SOE has dropped the ball on this aspect for going on 3 years. The in game support ranges from arrogant, rude idiots to ignorant newbies to very knowledgeable and helpful long time gamers. And there is NO customer service anymore. They laid those people off long ago.
9) Do create more special in game events (GM Events). They are fun and exciting. Give away unique items for GM quests, etc...
10) Do promote and respect your player base, because we pay your salaries. And a note to SOE, SWG looks cool, but Blizzard is still going to kick your ass next year.
Brent, are you assuming that voting activists is another name for the ACLU? Because, no where in the Wired story is the ACLU mentioned.
Personally, I think that this is a valid issue. If the software cannot guarentee a correct and accurate recording of person's vote, then should we not look to improve the program or at least demand that the manufacturer attempt to correct the problems?
And if a third party organization (like the ACLU) believed that the manufacturer did not adequetly correct existing issues, isn't it that organization's duty to raise awareness or stop falty machines from being instituted and used?
Side note: if you expect the Democrats or the RNC to not use issues to their political or financial advantage, then you're quite naive.
This is of course highly distressing and if proven true, then cause for great concern. Of course, the article does not mention if the Republicans or Democrats are responsible for this, because it looks like a private company (thinking about the profit margin) is solely responsible. So, I'm not really sure where you got the "Bush & RNC control voting machines" rhetoric.
My theory? You're just a pseudo-pundit that attacks what you don't want to understand.
Liberal and Conservative organizations that criticize, challenge, and demand compromise from the government are exactly why you have the freedom to celebrate and proclaim your close-minded, one-sided views. Ironic, don't ya think?
Or perhaps this whole story is just a joke, and there's really no issue with electronic voting machines to begin with. Of course, the ACLU realises this and knows that they can't get away with anything.
Or perhaps you failed to actually read the story. Otherwise you would have found that the story does not mention the ACLU or the RNC or President Bush.
If all of the new voting machines are in place, what legal reason does the ACLU have for stopping the March Primary? Or the General Election?
/.
None.
And please realise that the ACLU cannot simply dream up a legal reason. You actually have to have an educated and well-thought out arguement before you step in front of a judge.
It's not like
You're just spouting more worthless rhetoric and attempting to discredit an organization that has done more to solidify the individual citizen's rights than just about any other organization.
You're biased rhetoric against the ACLU is about as valuable and on point as Jesse Jackson's rhetoric that the RNC is racist and works to keep black families poor.
Please, open your mind and realise that your paradigm is not the only one and certainly not the RIGHT one.
I thought it was the ACLU and California democrats that wanted the recall election put on hold until all the precincts had these nice 100% accurate electronic voting machines. Now you are telling me that the ACLU and democrats were just pawns of the W.?
I didn't see any mention of California... Pres. Bush and the RNC are pumping money left and right to update the voting systems throughout the country. As are the Democrats.
No ones wants the debacle we saw in Florida. Whoever you voted for in 2000, you have to admit that the entire "Hanging Chad" affair was completely avoidable.
And Brent, why do you constantly skew an argue in a completely unrealted direction? Stay on target and argue the FACTS. burgburgburg made no mention of California and his point was right on target.
Woot Woot Woot! Go Eugene! Excellent analogy and a fine point made about Michael. I think we should immediately institute the -1 Michael rating. ;)
Man, if that isn't some clear evidence, then I don't know what is! ;)
The original from 1850(ish)? Yes, I know. ;)