I know, it's bad to reply to oneself. I just wanted to add that when I look at that 1984 ad, I can't help but imagine all these people marching as being Apple fans following the voice of the company, telling them they are one people, one will, one resolve, one cause, that they shall prevail, etc.
I know this can be applied to any fanatics, but in this case the irony is too much.
Wow, I'm honestly surprised. I was explaining that to a friend two days ago. I'm happy I'm not the only one who can see it. Also, it's hilarious and sad at the same time to see people buy anything made by Apple because it's "Apple". This was parodied here: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1811646 and what makes it funny is that you're never told what it does.
A peer reviewed journal doesn't tell you that the article has real unfalsified results. The job of the journal is to see if the methodology is serious. So, if you fake your results and have a very well thought out methodology, you can be published. The burden of double checking the results is given to the readers, other scientists who would like to disprove the claims. That costs money and time so most people don't do it. They prefer to publish new discoveries instead.
The goal of marketing is not to sell you something you don't need. The goal of marketing is to sell you something that you didn't know existed and that will help you. So by seing a lot of ads, you might discover that you need more products to make your life easier. On the other hand, if you make the choice to disconect from all that, you can continue to manage your problems with what you already have and keep more money in your pockets (or invest ore money).
Also, I'd like to point out that people who are concerned about privacy and security should consider using Riseup's Crabgrass social networking system at http://we.riseup.net/ instead of the more popular networks.
True. A lot of people are paranoid about what is and what is not child pornography. This is why we must educate them. If not, one day, taking a picture of your kids in swimsuits will be considered indecent.
Since when is a nude child considered child pornography?
Main Entry: pornography
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from porn prostitute + graphein to write; akin to Greek pernanai to sell, poros journey -- more at fare, carve
Date: 1858
1 : the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement 2 : material (as books or a photograph) that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement 3 : the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction
Nudity is not pornography and pornography does not require nudity.
You are forgetting one important industry: flash games. Anyone can make a flash game and these don't need to be at the cutting edge of technology. Honestly, I didn't even buy a PS3, Xbox360 or Wii. When I want to play a game, I log on to Kongregate or a similar website and simply play. And it's free.
Oh, I do agree that the graphics are not necessary, but people need them for some strange reason. It's the same thing with movies. People will want to watch the movie version of a book instead of reading it, even though the book has more details. Also, people will rent the latest remake instead of watching the old black and white classics.
Back in the days, and I don't speak from experience, computers were not for everyone so the market was different. Today, most gamers don't have the patience to read a book, even less to think while doing so like you do in an interactive fiction game. Actually, the whole society is like that. So, shiny graphics ARE important today. I showed some Infocom games to some friends since I thought text adventures were a nice idea and when they saw there was no graphics they simply shrugged them off. Well, one did try Zork, and after a few minutes, he thanked me for showing him something he didn't know and never touched these kind of games after that.
Like Roberta Williams said in 1999:
Back when I got started, which sounds like ancient history, back then the demographics of people who were into computer games, was totally different, in my opinion, than they are today. Back then, computers were more expensive, which made them more exclusive to people who were maybe at a certain income level, or education level. So the people that played computer games 15 years ago were that type of person. They probably didn't watch television as much, and the instant gratification era hadn't quite grown the way it has lately. I think in the last 5 or 6 years, the demographics have really changed, now this is my opinion, because computers are less expensive so more people can afford them. More "average" people now feel they should own one.
Check Upgrade Complete. http://www.kongregate.com/games/ArmorGames/upgrade-complete The goal is not the game, the goal is to upgrade everything including the graphic engine. I confirmed for me that improving the graphics and music might help a LITTLE bit, but if you find a game boring, the graphics wont help at all. Actually... if you find it fun, you already don't mind abou the graphics I guess.
I'm not sure my title will make enough people read this but not a lot of people know that they even own an Internet browser. Simply watch this real and pathetic investigation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vv0_RNTM8 . I'm dead serious, we live in our own world...
After my B.Sc in Psychology, I finally understood that we are not only weird illogical animals, but also that we don't know who we are. Then you get your degree and you go outside, you look at everyone running around and you see something totally different than when you first began your studies...
You can support your own pirate party. It is now an international organisation. If you want to donate to the swedish pirate party, go here http://www.piratpartiet.se/donera
Outside of Sweden, pirate parties have been started in several countries, inspired by the Swedish initiative. Officially registered pirate parties exist in Spain, Austria, Germany and Poland, while those in the USA, France, Argentina, Finland, and Australia are currently unregistered, but active.
In June 2007 different members of international pirate parties met in Vienna, Austria to discuss the future of the movement. The conference was called "Next Step Politics!? Pirates to Brussels in 2009!?". The event was organized by the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts and activist groups such as monochrom and transforming freedom.
In 2008, the German Pirate Party became the second Pirate Party to contest an election, in the Hesse state election, 2008, and received 0.3% of valid votes. Additionally, there are discussions on Pirate Party International about forming parties in the Netherlands, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Serbia, Romania, Republic of Ireland and a letter of notification that a party is forming in Peru.
Yes but speaking english is not seen as good. If you speak english to speak english, you look like an american. Look at India, they speak their own version of english. It is very bad to speak english with a "correct" accent there since it shows you want to "look good" and "impress" everyone. In other words, speaking correct english = you're a snob.
If english is to rule the world, it will be a cheap version of the language and there will be an incredible number of accents and pronunciations used.
On the other hand, because of our language, we have our own cultural industry with our own star system. So we have access to a greater range of cultural products than those that can only understand english.
And so why don't you simply leave for another part of Canada? I'm trying to convince my fellow quebecois that Canada is a useful alliance of provinces and I always stumble upon idiots like you on my way. No wonder they want to separate.
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I know, it's bad to reply to oneself. I just wanted to add that when I look at that 1984 ad, I can't help but imagine all these people marching as being Apple fans following the voice of the company, telling them they are one people, one will, one resolve, one cause, that they shall prevail, etc.
I know this can be applied to any fanatics, but in this case the irony is too much.
Wow, I'm honestly surprised. I was explaining that to a friend two days ago. I'm happy I'm not the only one who can see it. Also, it's hilarious and sad at the same time to see people buy anything made by Apple because it's "Apple". This was parodied here: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1811646 and what makes it funny is that you're never told what it does.
As for the 1984 video, you all can find it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYecfV3ubP8&feature=related
A peer reviewed journal doesn't tell you that the article has real unfalsified results. The job of the journal is to see if the methodology is serious. So, if you fake your results and have a very well thought out methodology, you can be published. The burden of double checking the results is given to the readers, other scientists who would like to disprove the claims. That costs money and time so most people don't do it. They prefer to publish new discoveries instead.
The goal of marketing is not to sell you something you don't need. The goal of marketing is to sell you something that you didn't know existed and that will help you. So by seing a lot of ads, you might discover that you need more products to make your life easier. On the other hand, if you make the choice to disconect from all that, you can continue to manage your problems with what you already have and keep more money in your pockets (or invest ore money).
Also, I'd like to point out that people who are concerned about privacy and security should consider using
Riseup's Crabgrass social networking system at http://we.riseup.net/ instead of the more popular networks.
True. A lot of people are paranoid about what is and what is not child pornography. This is why we must educate them. If not, one day, taking a picture of your kids in swimsuits will be considered indecent.
Main Entry: pornography
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from porn prostitute + graphein to write; akin to Greek pernanai to sell, poros journey -- more at fare, carve
Date: 1858
1 : the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement
2 : material (as books or a photograph) that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement
3 : the depiction of acts in a sensational manner so as to arouse a quick intense emotional reaction
Nudity is not pornography and pornography does not require nudity.
You are forgetting one important industry: flash games. Anyone can make a flash game and these don't need to be at the cutting edge of technology. Honestly, I didn't even buy a PS3, Xbox360 or Wii. When I want to play a game, I log on to Kongregate or a similar website and simply play. And it's free.
Oh, I do agree that the graphics are not necessary, but people need them for some strange reason. It's the same thing with movies. People will want to watch the movie version of a book instead of reading it, even though the book has more details. Also, people will rent the latest remake instead of watching the old black and white classics.
Back in the days, and I don't speak from experience, computers were not for everyone so the market was different. Today, most gamers don't have the patience to read a book, even less to think while doing so like you do in an interactive fiction game. Actually, the whole society is like that. So, shiny graphics ARE important today. I showed some Infocom games to some friends since I thought text adventures were a nice idea and when they saw there was no graphics they simply shrugged them off. Well, one did try Zork, and after a few minutes, he thanked me for showing him something he didn't know and never touched these kind of games after that.
Like Roberta Williams said in 1999:
Back when I got started, which sounds like ancient history, back then the demographics of people who were into computer games, was totally different, in my opinion, than they are today. Back then, computers were more expensive, which made them more exclusive to people who were maybe at a certain income level, or education level. So the people that played computer games 15 years ago were that type of person. They probably didn't watch television as much, and the instant gratification era hadn't quite grown the way it has lately. I think in the last 5 or 6 years, the demographics have really changed, now this is my opinion, because computers are less expensive so more people can afford them. More "average" people now feel they should own one.
Check Upgrade Complete. http://www.kongregate.com/games/ArmorGames/upgrade-complete The goal is not the game, the goal is to upgrade everything including the graphic engine. I confirmed for me that improving the graphics and music might help a LITTLE bit, but if you find a game boring, the graphics wont help at all. Actually... if you find it fun, you already don't mind abou the graphics I guess.
What do you mean by "his movies are not realistic"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRS90V8BQGo
A Chuckle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Therapeutic Humor and Laughter
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Vol. 42 No. 3 March 2004
http://www.jpnonline.com/view.asp?rID=4910
I'm not sure my title will make enough people read this but not a lot of people know that they even own an Internet browser. Simply watch this real and pathetic investigation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vv0_RNTM8 . I'm dead serious, we live in our own world...
After my B.Sc in Psychology, I finally understood that we are not only weird illogical animals, but also that we don't know who we are. Then you get your degree and you go outside, you look at everyone running around and you see something totally different than when you first began your studies...
Is it me or is this a step towards the 1984 novel where the world has no more real historical data?
You can support your own pirate party. It is now an international organisation. If you want to donate to the swedish pirate party, go here http://www.piratpartiet.se/donera
Outside of Sweden, pirate parties have been started in several countries, inspired by the Swedish initiative. Officially registered pirate parties exist in Spain, Austria, Germany and Poland, while those in the USA, France, Argentina, Finland, and Australia are currently unregistered, but active.
In June 2007 different members of international pirate parties met in Vienna, Austria to discuss the future of the movement. The conference was called "Next Step Politics!? Pirates to Brussels in 2009!?". The event was organized by the Viennese Academy of Fine Arts and activist groups such as monochrom and transforming freedom.
In 2008, the German Pirate Party became the second Pirate Party to contest an election, in the Hesse state election, 2008, and received 0.3% of valid votes. Additionally, there are discussions on Pirate Party International about forming parties in the Netherlands, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Serbia, Romania, Republic of Ireland and a letter of notification that a party is forming in Peru.
It's not a local phenomenon.
Yes but speaking english is not seen as good. If you speak english to speak english, you look like an american. Look at India, they speak their own version of english. It is very bad to speak english with a "correct" accent there since it shows you want to "look good" and "impress" everyone. In other words, speaking correct english = you're a snob.
If english is to rule the world, it will be a cheap version of the language and there will be an incredible number of accents and pronunciations used.
On the other hand, because of our language, we have our own cultural industry with our own star system. So we have access to a greater range of cultural products than those that can only understand english.
The more you impose your beliefs and way of life on someone, the more defensive and protective they become.
And so why don't you simply leave for another part of Canada? I'm trying to convince my fellow quebecois that Canada is a useful alliance of provinces and I always stumble upon idiots like you on my way. No wonder they want to separate.
Well it IS our language, so it's perfectly okay. Also, if you visit american indian villages, you'll see their stop sings are in innu.
Except that Canada is not an english speaking country. It's officially bilingual.
Your neurons are also working in 1's & 0's. The difference is that our brain can reorganize itself while a computer chip can't adapt its circuits.
No, even /b/ considered it child porn. There were comments like "slow mods are slow" and "in before ban"... because of nudists! NUDISTS!!!