But no, not everyone is. You mention sociaopaths, do you believe that they do, in fact have the capability of empathy, they simply choose not to use it? A lot of research says otherwise.
The problem is that there are times when people cannot control their emotions. Does this excuse Lisa? Certainly not, I never meant to imply that. But the idea that we always have complete control over our emotions, or even our thoughts, is ludicrous.
But remember that gravity pulls on us all the same. So sure, the bus will hit with a lot more force (since it's heavier,) but it won't actually fall any faster.
But then the Merch will turn into the Flesh Reaper and start collecting torsos! Well who's torsos are we talking about here? I mean, is it my torso? Or perhaps Condoleeza Rice's torso? It really makes a huge difference.
And as for minidiscs... I actually like them. Not the same quality as CDs, but certainly good enough for a portable player. They're much smaller than CDs, and don't skip as much.
Of course, as I write this, I'm listening to my iPod, which would answer why MDs didn't take off >_>
Fortunately, it's still in infancy :)
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I know that personally, I refuse to upgrade anything for Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Even if it weren't for the content 'protection,' what's the real point? Sure, it's nice to put more per disc for PS3 or XB360, but should that really determine the format of movies, or music? The 'truth' that the xxAAs don't understand is that physical medium are on the way out.
So, of course; don't buy them. Tell your friends not to buy the, and spread the word. If technology was selected based on worth and merit, we'd all have been using beta-max and mini-discs. But consumers don't always go for quality, innovation or convenience. Most often they like whet their friends have, they like what they already have, and sometimes? They just follow the pr0n industry (uh oh, did i just predict the HD-DVD?) THe point being, this one is easy to 'nip in the bud.'
Now, if you were to start a large-scale boycott of xxAA products? That would rock the boat. But I'm not holding my breath for you.
And it eats small retailers alive. Most small businesses can't AFFORD very much by the way of security, nor their own credit authorization system. So instead, they typically accept cards through a middle-man, that has terms which make you wonder how small retailers stay in business.
Say you pay for goods with a stolen credit card. For phone or internet verification, all you need is the verification code, which is listed ON the card. And if the cardholder denies the charges? The merchant gets hit. Say the merchant files a police report of fraud? The merchant still get hit. The authorization companies have no incentive to provide any security, and why? Most merchants MUST accept credit cards to survive. A large portion of their customers won't pay any other way.
Say you DO buy good with your own card, yet deny the charges later on. The merchant gets hit. Now, like a good merchant, they kept your receipt on file. It has your scribble of a signature, which(like most americans) vaguely resembles the half rubbed off scribble on your card. Is it entirely plausible to deny you signed it, and say your card was stolen.
The burden to prove fraud always lies with the merchant, who, in many cases, has no means to do so. The security for transactions always lies with a merchant, who in many cases, has no means to provide it.
Cards are a rather flawed system, particularly when not in person. Not to mention how unfriendly credit cards are to customers. It's wonderful to have cash now, but not worth the interest charges. Past that, their unfriendly to merchants, but due to the "convenience" of cards, they're all but required.
Did you know? Studies show that most house fires are caused by WIRES using ELECTRICITY! Stop using electricity before you and your friends and family die!!!1
I'm pretty sure this. is responsible for 50% of piracy. Can someone explain to the MPAA that Waterworld is not worth $20, in any possible way? It could be on a disc made of solid gold, and still not be worth money.
Obviously it's a small example, but the reason people aren't willing to part with $20 for a crappy movie is because... well, it's a crappy movie.
And what accounts for the other 50%? This. Stop punishing me for paying for movies. Every time I see this, I want to give you my money even less.
Oh, I by no means think my opinion is law, and apologize for coming off that way. But at the same time, I do feel the need to point out that it's not a very restrictive DRM. Apple does have it listed a few times on the site, and IIRC, when you sign up. But of course, most people don't read EULAs, or care what they say.
Although I acknowledge that it's frustrating for those that don't... I find it hard to pity them. It's clearly marked, and really not that big of a deal. it makes legalities much easier for apple, and doesn't hurt the consumer(much.) I feel the pain of those using third-party players, but only to a small extent. If you're really so bent on not using an iPod of any sort, why are you so obsessed with using the ITMS?
As for being fucked over... It's really apples decision. If it were up to me? No, i don't suppose I'd bother with the DRM. The recording industry doesn't seem too concerned with it(as long as they're getting paid,) and it is, necessarily, anti-consumer. But in the end? It just doesn't hurt anyone that much.
Notice with the five computers: You can authorize/deauthorize those five at any time. if you're upgrading, just de-authorize before you switch. Not nearly as hard as actually switching. in fact, probably the easiest is simply to back up to a CD, which apple reminds you to do every single time.
So although on principle, it's anti-consumer, in action, it's hardly the case.
Apples DRM is as follows: Unlimited CD burns Unlimited iPods(yes, this includes your friends. you can have music uploaded from multiple computers and users on one iPod) Five computers.
Boo. Freaking. Hoo. "Oh noes! I can only burn it to ? CDs, on which the DRM does not carry over! And I, unlike 99.99% of iTunes users, cannot use my crappy third party Mp3 player! I am limited to iTunes, CDs, and iPods! Unless I just rip it again!"
If you actually download from iTunes, chance are you have an iPod. If you don't, who cares?
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Oh certainly! Along with the other 50% of windows users that never paid for it. I'm sure it's crowded in there.
Anyway, they are evil. Oh well, whatcha gonna do? Vote for a [second] party? Go ahead! Throw your vote away!
But no, not everyone is. You mention sociaopaths, do you believe that they do, in fact have the capability of empathy, they simply choose not to use it? A lot of research says otherwise.
The problem is that there are times when people cannot control their emotions. Does this excuse Lisa? Certainly not, I never meant to imply that. But the idea that we always have complete control over our emotions, or even our thoughts, is ludicrous.
True that. Of course, if it was just going fast enough, it wouldn't matter :)
*Yes, I'm aware that would involve killing everyone aboard, and probably destroying the bus anyway
But remember that gravity pulls on us all the same. So sure, the bus will hit with a lot more force (since it's heavier,) but it won't actually fall any faster.
And as for minidiscs... I actually like them. Not the same quality as CDs, but certainly good enough for a portable player. They're much smaller than CDs, and don't skip as much.
Of course, as I write this, I'm listening to my iPod, which would answer why MDs didn't take off >_>
I know that personally, I refuse to upgrade anything for Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Even if it weren't for the content 'protection,' what's the real point? Sure, it's nice to put more per disc for PS3 or XB360, but should that really determine the format of movies, or music? The 'truth' that the xxAAs don't understand is that physical medium are on the way out.
So, of course; don't buy them. Tell your friends not to buy the, and spread the word. If technology was selected based on worth and merit, we'd all have been using beta-max and mini-discs. But consumers don't always go for quality, innovation or convenience. Most often they like whet their friends have, they like what they already have, and sometimes? They just follow the pr0n industry (uh oh, did i just predict the HD-DVD?) THe point being, this one is easy to 'nip in the bud.'
Now, if you were to start a large-scale boycott of xxAA products? That would rock the boat. But I'm not holding my breath for you.
I loved that movie. And based solely on that fact, I can already tell you the purpose of this laser, or "laZor":
:)
Popcorn for everyone
Exactly. It's much like XPC from sony, except even more malicious. All they've done is make a computer virus, and insisted it's legal.
But can It print with UV light, then be erased at will?
This crap should be on FARK.com, not slashdot.
:)
*Note: I read FARK as well
So if I'm to emigrate, I'd best do it now, eh?
And it eats small retailers alive. Most small businesses can't AFFORD very much by the way of security, nor their own credit authorization system. So instead, they typically accept cards through a middle-man, that has terms which make you wonder how small retailers stay in business.
Say you pay for goods with a stolen credit card. For phone or internet verification, all you need is the verification code, which is listed ON the card. And if the cardholder denies the charges? The merchant gets hit. Say the merchant files a police report of fraud? The merchant still get hit. The authorization companies have no incentive to provide any security, and why? Most merchants MUST accept credit cards to survive. A large portion of their customers won't pay any other way.
Say you DO buy good with your own card, yet deny the charges later on. The merchant gets hit. Now, like a good merchant, they kept your receipt on file. It has your scribble of a signature, which(like most americans) vaguely resembles the half rubbed off scribble on your card. Is it entirely plausible to deny you signed it, and say your card was stolen.
The burden to prove fraud always lies with the merchant, who, in many cases, has no means to do so. The security for transactions always lies with a merchant, who in many cases, has no means to provide it.
Cards are a rather flawed system, particularly when not in person. Not to mention how unfriendly credit cards are to customers. It's wonderful to have cash now, but not worth the interest charges. Past that, their unfriendly to merchants, but due to the "convenience" of cards, they're all but required.
And being an idiot for not looking first doesn't count at all.
That isn't why RPGS/MMOs waste our time. That's simply how they do it. So why do they?
Because you love them, darnit >:(
Without porn.... Is there really much left? You're filtering out like 90% of the internet, there!
Just more money I won't be giving to walmart.
Did you know? Studies show that most house fires are caused by WIRES using ELECTRICITY! Stop using electricity before you and your friends and family die!!!1
I have to say it again:
"oONoEzbLINkylIGhtswe'ReaLLgONadIE!!1"
If you upgrade to vista before SP1, it's your own fault :)
Because naturally, Apple Inc. Should be concentrating on users who primarily use... Not apple products.
Who cares who's 'at fault'? It not a huge issue to begin with, and if you're already running Vista... I'm sure you have bigger problems.
I'm pretty sure this. is responsible for 50% of piracy. Can someone explain to the MPAA that Waterworld is not worth $20, in any possible way? It could be on a disc made of solid gold, and still not be worth money.
Obviously it's a small example, but the reason people aren't willing to part with $20 for a crappy movie is because... well, it's a crappy movie.
And what accounts for the other 50%? This. Stop punishing me for paying for movies. Every time I see this, I want to give you my money even less.
Okay, I do see the point of ITMS being just about the only available product. And to that, I am reduced to applefanboi: Neener neener, we win :)
Oh, I by no means think my opinion is law, and apologize for coming off that way. But at the same time, I do feel the need to point out that it's not a very restrictive DRM. Apple does have it listed a few times on the site, and IIRC, when you sign up. But of course, most people don't read EULAs, or care what they say.
Although I acknowledge that it's frustrating for those that don't... I find it hard to pity them. It's clearly marked, and really not that big of a deal. it makes legalities much easier for apple, and doesn't hurt the consumer(much.) I feel the pain of those using third-party players, but only to a small extent. If you're really so bent on not using an iPod of any sort, why are you so obsessed with using the ITMS?
As for being fucked over... It's really apples decision. If it were up to me? No, i don't suppose I'd bother with the DRM. The recording industry doesn't seem too concerned with it(as long as they're getting paid,) and it is, necessarily, anti-consumer. But in the end? It just doesn't hurt anyone that much.
Notice with the five computers: You can authorize/deauthorize those five at any time. if you're upgrading, just de-authorize before you switch. Not nearly as hard as actually switching. in fact, probably the easiest is simply to back up to a CD, which apple reminds you to do every single time.
So although on principle, it's anti-consumer, in action, it's hardly the case.
Apples DRM is as follows:
Unlimited CD burns
Unlimited iPods(yes, this includes your friends. you can have music uploaded from multiple computers and users on one iPod)
Five computers.
Boo. Freaking. Hoo.
"Oh noes! I can only burn it to ? CDs, on which the DRM does not carry over! And I, unlike 99.99% of iTunes users, cannot use my crappy third party Mp3 player! I am limited to iTunes, CDs, and iPods! Unless I just rip it again!"
If you actually download from iTunes, chance are you have an iPod. If you don't, who cares?