That's a very subjective statement. Some would argue that we've gained some knowledge from it so far. Look around the site and do a little online digging. You'll find that quite a bit of decent science has been done there. And we've discovered quite a few new things that were unexpected.
Speaking of things acting like on Earth and gravity and such. I think one of the big hurdles is going to be dealing with the dust, note the small images on the right. See also here and here.
Your right, this system has existed for centuries. I'm not sure if this Paul Birch knows of it. The system is actual the etymological root of the term "handicap". It's not exactly the same. But it relies on the same principle.
"Powerful technologies can be used for powerful things."
Every technology developed by man, from animal husbandry to television, has eventually resulted in its use to improve porn. Scientists refer to this as the "Porn Point". Once that is reached then a new technology to even further the use/distribution of porn will be developed until we reach the "Porn Singularity". The "Singularity" is a point in the future when porn progress will improve at an incredible rate unprecedented in human history. While scientists debate whether or not this event is a good thing, it is inevitable.
I'm sure, that whatever this p2p technology is, the future of it has something to do with porn.
I think what they are afraid of is groups like the Falun Gong building a presence on these online games and acting as a medium of communication, a place to hold meetings, plot actions, etc. Anti-government movements have existed throughout Chinese history e.g. the White Lotus Society, Kuomintang, the CCP. One of these groups eventually takes power through a violent revolution. The cycle has been going on for thousands of years.
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Acquire, hands down. You can google "acquire game" for more reviews.
Tell that to my wife. I'm sorry. My wife is taking her PMS out on me, and now I'm taking it out on you. It's the circle of life. Beautiful, no?
I'm not an expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that's not your problem.
I'm confused. Does obligatory mean not funny?
This is one year old, too.
Maybe all the Second Lifers went out and got a First Life.
Rubber baby buggy bumpers.
That thought crossed my mind, but then my joke wouldn't have made sense. So, obviously, my original interpretation must be correct.
"barely have anything to show for it yet"
That's a very subjective statement. Some would argue that we've gained some knowledge from it so far. Look around the site and do a little online digging. You'll find that quite a bit of decent science has been done there. And we've discovered quite a few new things that were unexpected.
Speaking of things acting like on Earth and gravity and such. I think one of the big hurdles is going to be dealing with the dust, note the small images on the right. See also here and here.
"We walked on the moon before the first human powered flight."
Huh? What planet are YOU from?
I used to go by the name John Titor.
Hell yeah. That's what I got going on, too. Well, if you change wife to Mom.
Your right, this system has existed for centuries. I'm not sure if this Paul Birch knows of it. The system is actual the etymological root of the term "handicap". It's not exactly the same. But it relies on the same principle.
"Powerful technologies can be used for powerful things."
Every technology developed by man, from animal husbandry to television, has eventually resulted in its use to improve porn. Scientists refer to this as the "Porn Point". Once that is reached then a new technology to even further the use/distribution of porn will be developed until we reach the "Porn Singularity". The "Singularity" is a point in the future when porn progress will improve at an incredible rate unprecedented in human history. While scientists debate whether or not this event is a good thing, it is inevitable.
I'm sure, that whatever this p2p technology is, the future of it has something to do with porn.
What the heck are you talking about? Did you hit reply to the wrong comment? Your response has nothing to do with my comment.
For the sake of slashdot I hope that that thought of yours did not extend beyond your reading of the subject.
I blame Darwin. That lousy bastard!
I think what they are afraid of is groups like the Falun Gong building a presence on these online games and acting as a medium of communication, a place to hold meetings, plot actions, etc. Anti-government movements have existed throughout Chinese history e.g. the White Lotus Society, Kuomintang, the CCP. One of these groups eventually takes power through a violent revolution. The cycle has been going on for thousands of years.
But on Slashdot, the majority of readers use WebTV. They don't make emulators that run on that!
As long as Sigourney Weaver isn't involved it might be good.
Characters with high THAC0.
These are, by far, the best performing mice out there.
A government that is not paranoid is not a government at all.
Don't forget the NES game. That was sweet for it's time. Very decent sci-fi RPG.