As somebody who owns RE4:Wii and RE5 360 and loves them both I wholeheartedly agree. They are both great but the laggy controls really make RE5 seem like a regression. Still a blast and highly recommended though.
Let me get this straight. You believe that despite what the contract says, which usually affords a percentage of every sale to the artist, that it is ok for the distributor to just keep making coin off it without giving you a dime? You do realize Star Trek is still syndicated, sold on DVD, and available on demand. You realize Paramount is still making big buck off this right?
If you sign a contract for a lump sum, fine. But almost nobody does that.
If you don't see the problem with labels/studios circumventing contracts using things like my above example, than I would say it is you who off.
Good point, I noticed the same thing a few weeks ago when I saw my first "colored" Dell laptop ad. It made me laugh because while there is nothing wrong with colored computers they kept making the point that owning one made you unique, so much so that everybody in the street was staring at the dude. As if nobody had ever thought of this before. To me however it just looked like any other Dell with a red paint job.
I liked when they pointed out that Dell is known for industrial design of the aesthetic variety. I've got no problem with Dell but they are about as plan jane in most of their models as anybody. Even HP has the TouchSmart, and Sony has the fashion conscious Vaio. They make decent machines, but lets be honest guys.
Fuck you- Why comment if you are not going to read? Is it too hard for the little shit brain on your head to understand that pollution is one and the same, be it from a cigarette or a car's exhaust? Take your own advice,/. would be better without you.
This is a perfect illustration of the problems facing content creators (artists). Because of the "industry groups" (read: cartels) all being in cahoots, creative types are forced to work under their unfair practices. Things like not paying performers for online distribution because it is "promotional" could not happen in any other climate. Sadly the entertainment industry is so involved in the US economy and politics that right now the only thing artists can do is suck it up and hope that things someday change. The more people like this guy who come forward and shine light on these tactics the better.
OT I know, but do you mail/phone orders? Lately I have moved to a pretty isolated area, and I refuse to shop big box. I like the internet for small things, but I want to support guys like you for big purchases. If you would be so kind as to throw me some contact info it would be much appreciated.
Name me a music player that works as seamlessly on a PC AND Mac. Ya know one that provides a shared music database where corrections/deletions/ratings are seamlessly carried through between player and software.
What about accessories, cases, stereos, cars? What about ongoing firmwire support, not just what comes in the box?
People like to bitch about iPods being pricey, but unlike most manufacturers Apple does not simple take a laptop HD or flash, slap in a batter and spend a week writing the firmwire. Even the first gen iPods get bug-fixes and updates, you won't get that with the Chinese knockoff of the week
Seriously this may sound like an extreme and difficult reaction, but the problem is so immense I can't see it any other way. Find a niche, talk about things the people care about but the parties ignore. Find like-minded friends who will also run. You may only get a seat or two, but if people see you as authentic "change", you could see a nice boost the next election.
To be fair China and its corps are tied even closer than the US. For instance look at their telecoms vs. ours. The Chinese govmnt is notorious for undermining foreign corps with laws such as requiring them to work with established chinese companies. And how do you think they have managed to maintain such a sedate population? "dubious appeals to patriotism". You got the rest right though.
No genius, I was referring to the argument you made about how your rights end at my lungs. Even the most efficient car produces far more pollution than the biggest nastiest cigar in the world. People like you just want to have a jihad against something you don't do, but are more than happy to destroy the health of others when it is something YOU do.
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Vista isn't as bad as people said it was, especially after SP1 and some tweaking. It works, it is stable
I'd even be using Windows 7 right now if it wanted to behave nicely on my laptop.
While I agree with a lot of what you said I found this to be pretty funny.
iMacs have always had non-integrated video. Not sure where you got the idea that has changed.
And the key for "e" is directly to the left of "r".
Anything that allows quick transmission of data would help as a warning system.
It was a fat joke ;-)
It is positively loaded with shovelware. And before I get marked troll, look at my name.
As somebody who owns RE4:Wii and RE5 360 and loves them both I wholeheartedly agree. They are both great but the laggy controls really make RE5 seem like a regression. Still a blast and highly recommended though.
I laughed my ass off.
Good to know, now that you said it I think you are right. Thanks for the correction.
Heck yeah, that game an its expansions were amazing!
What's the difference between a writer and a pepperoni pizza?
A pepperoni pizza can feed a family of four.
(Disclaimer: a writer told me that one)
Apparently you haven't met many writers.
If you sign a contract for a lump sum, fine. But almost nobody does that.
If you don't see the problem with labels/studios circumventing contracts using things like my above example, than I would say it is you who off.
Good point, I noticed the same thing a few weeks ago when I saw my first "colored" Dell laptop ad. It made me laugh because while there is nothing wrong with colored computers they kept making the point that owning one made you unique, so much so that everybody in the street was staring at the dude. As if nobody had ever thought of this before. To me however it just looked like any other Dell with a red paint job.
I liked when they pointed out that Dell is known for industrial design of the aesthetic variety. I've got no problem with Dell but they are about as plan jane in most of their models as anybody. Even HP has the TouchSmart, and Sony has the fashion conscious Vaio. They make decent machines, but lets be honest guys.
How is this a troll? Go to their website. F-ing mods.
Fuck you- Why comment if you are not going to read? Is it too hard for the little shit brain on your head to understand that pollution is one and the same, be it from a cigarette or a car's exhaust? Take your own advice, /. would be better without you.
This is a perfect illustration of the problems facing content creators (artists). Because of the "industry groups" (read: cartels) all being in cahoots, creative types are forced to work under their unfair practices. Things like not paying performers for online distribution because it is "promotional" could not happen in any other climate. Sadly the entertainment industry is so involved in the US economy and politics that right now the only thing artists can do is suck it up and hope that things someday change. The more people like this guy who come forward and shine light on these tactics the better.
OT I know, but do you mail/phone orders? Lately I have moved to a pretty isolated area, and I refuse to shop big box. I like the internet for small things, but I want to support guys like you for big purchases. If you would be so kind as to throw me some contact info it would be much appreciated.
What about accessories, cases, stereos, cars? What about ongoing firmwire support, not just what comes in the box?
People like to bitch about iPods being pricey, but unlike most manufacturers Apple does not simple take a laptop HD or flash, slap in a batter and spend a week writing the firmwire. Even the first gen iPods get bug-fixes and updates, you won't get that with the Chinese knockoff of the week
Seriously this may sound like an extreme and difficult reaction, but the problem is so immense I can't see it any other way. Find a niche, talk about things the people care about but the parties ignore. Find like-minded friends who will also run. You may only get a seat or two, but if people see you as authentic "change", you could see a nice boost the next election.
To be fair China and its corps are tied even closer than the US. For instance look at their telecoms vs. ours. The Chinese govmnt is notorious for undermining foreign corps with laws such as requiring them to work with established chinese companies. And how do you think they have managed to maintain such a sedate population? "dubious appeals to patriotism". You got the rest right though.
No genius, I was referring to the argument you made about how your rights end at my lungs. Even the most efficient car produces far more pollution than the biggest nastiest cigar in the world. People like you just want to have a jihad against something you don't do, but are more than happy to destroy the health of others when it is something YOU do.
They do not charge for incoming. Didn't when they were Cingular or the old At&t. That is simply not true.
I bike, get your fucking polluting car off the road you are hurting my health with your fumes!
Wow, that does seem like a major hassle.