It seems as soon as there's a topic regarding law enforcement on Slashdot, everyone comes out of the woodwork with some story about corruption throughout the ranks. But keep in mind not everyone is from the same country, and it'd be nice if you could at least specify where you're coming from before you start some story. I'm from Toronto, but have traveled around Canada and seen local authorities vary drastically in how they use their powers. Now if things can vary that much across just a few provinces, surely things vary much greater for different countries, and it'd be important to distinguish what law enforcement agency you're talking about.
Also, for a community that's usually opposed to mainstream media, no one has really taken into consideration the media's bias to negative acts. Stories about corrupt officers sell more than stories about officers doing their job properly, or even going beyond the call of duty, so news agencies tend to focus on that. There are plenty of good cops out there; they just don't get their fair share of the headlines.
If you're so afraid it's going to corrupt your pure gaming system, then just don't buy the damn game. Just because it's released doesn't mean anyone is forcing you to buy it and/or play it.
In the meantime, stop trying to deprive the rest of the world of options we desire.
While this may be oppressive, at least users now know where they stand.This has to be better than an invisible, 'if we think you're using too much we may slow you down, and then lie about it repeatedly' policy.
Similarly, it's better that they're reminding customers of this and giving them a heads up. If it's in their contract, couldn't AT&T automatically pull the plug on their service and say later "You breached the contract...you *did* read the contract, didn't you?"?
I have never heard of Cuil until this article. I'm a little impressed with the depth of their search, as I did a quick test of searching for old screen names and found some old stuff, and some unexpected stuff (like being mentioned outside of the site I registered for).
However, their results display screen sucks ass. Their 4x3 grid is annoying, especially given the size of each result. Clicking on Preferences completely failed to correct this. I was hoping for "Grid view" vs "List view", but I guess a list view would be too much like Google and completely unacceptable.
Until it fixes this, and adds a conversion calculator, I see no reason to switch to the new kids on the block.
Look guys, we're sorry and all, but really, this was important to us. I mean, the beer was starting to get a little warm, and we still had a few thousand games of hockey to play. This ice age extension was really just the thing we needed.
They don't. Shut. Up. My god, they just keep talking. And about nothing interesting. Their hair, their clothes, their shoes, the weather and how it affects their hair/clothes/shoes, the cute little doggy they saw at the park, and so on and so forth. And now people want to promote technology that will only encourage that?! My god, forget the children, won't any one think of the men?
I'm terrified of the day my girlfriend finds out about the VR program on her cell phone. She seems happy enough about speed-dial, but one day I'll be doomed to have her call and blather on about "Hey, you'll never believe this. You know how I thought speed-dial was the greatest thing ever? Well, I just realized I could call you without even pushing buttons! Now I don't have to worry about my nails...".
People who say things like, "Well, obviously, company $x is a business, so they can do whatever they want" or "Your boss pays you money to work, so you have to do whatever he says"are invariably idiots
I disagree. I see nothing idiotic about those statements.
Provided the company isn't doing anything illegal, they very can well do anything they want. If you disagree with what they do, then stop doing business with them. If enough people stop doing business with them, they'll realize their mistakes and hopefully fix things.
Same goes for an employer. Don't agree with the work they're giving you? Quit and find a new job. Wait for others to follow.
Do you likewise have a fear of cars? I'll wager that you do not Hey, I have a fear of cars you insensitive clod! Fast cars, anyways. Crowded, 120km/h highways (i.e. 400-series highways in Ontario)terrify me. I'm much more comfortable taking the quiet 80km/h side roads (i.e. regional highways).
I have as much a fear of fast-moving cars around me, as I do of fast-moving bullets around me.
I'm afraid you're too late. Some students at the University of Ontario: Institute of Technology did this last year. The news release can be found here.
The only difference between our concrete buildings and their mud shacks is that we made a science out of mixing water and dirt and they're keeping it old school.
Disclaimer: Yes, I know concrete is actually made from water and cement, and not just random soil.
Not like that joke of a guitar thing. My God! I have no talent or patience to learn an instrument so I'll spend close to the same amount of money to basically masterbate in front of a tv.
I think you're missing the point of playing a game.
Or do I need to enlist in the army before I can play an FPS ever again?
Then again, joining a hippie farm before playing Viva Pinata again might be an interesting experience.
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It seems as soon as there's a topic regarding law enforcement on Slashdot, everyone comes out of the woodwork with some story about corruption throughout the ranks. But keep in mind not everyone is from the same country, and it'd be nice if you could at least specify where you're coming from before you start some story. I'm from Toronto, but have traveled around Canada and seen local authorities vary drastically in how they use their powers. Now if things can vary that much across just a few provinces, surely things vary much greater for different countries, and it'd be important to distinguish what law enforcement agency you're talking about.
Also, for a community that's usually opposed to mainstream media, no one has really taken into consideration the media's bias to negative acts. Stories about corrupt officers sell more than stories about officers doing their job properly, or even going beyond the call of duty, so news agencies tend to focus on that. There are plenty of good cops out there; they just don't get their fair share of the headlines.
If you're so afraid it's going to corrupt your pure gaming system, then just don't buy the damn game. Just because it's released doesn't mean anyone is forcing you to buy it and/or play it.
In the meantime, stop trying to deprive the rest of the world of options we desire.
Additionally the hobby has been dying by inches for a long time.
At what scale though?
No, my gripe is that it is presented in a way that is neither easy nor pleasing to read. It just so happens that Google does that.
Apparently it will only take $350 million. Whether that's accurate or not is another story. Just what TFA says.
While this may be oppressive, at least users now know where they stand.This has to be better than an invisible, 'if we think you're using too much we may slow you down, and then lie about it repeatedly' policy.
Similarly, it's better that they're reminding customers of this and giving them a heads up. If it's in their contract, couldn't AT&T automatically pull the plug on their service and say later "You breached the contract...you *did* read the contract, didn't you?"?
I have never heard of Cuil until this article. I'm a little impressed with the depth of their search, as I did a quick test of searching for old screen names and found some old stuff, and some unexpected stuff (like being mentioned outside of the site I registered for).
However, their results display screen sucks ass. Their 4x3 grid is annoying, especially given the size of each result. Clicking on Preferences completely failed to correct this. I was hoping for "Grid view" vs "List view", but I guess a list view would be too much like Google and completely unacceptable.
Until it fixes this, and adds a conversion calculator, I see no reason to switch to the new kids on the block.
Look guys, we're sorry and all, but really, this was important to us. I mean, the beer was starting to get a little warm, and we still had a few thousand games of hockey to play. This ice age extension was really just the thing we needed.
Have you figured out the second head fake? The talk's not for you, it's for my kids. Thank you all, good night.
After reading the transcript and all the things that he has done, I think this is most impressive of them all.
RIP
who wants to talk all day?
Women? Particularly girlfriends and wives?
/., I will explain the horrors:
Since this is
They don't. Shut. Up. My god, they just keep talking. And about nothing interesting. Their hair, their clothes, their shoes, the weather and how it affects their hair/clothes/shoes, the cute little doggy they saw at the park, and so on and so forth. And now people want to promote technology that will only encourage that?! My god, forget the children, won't any one think of the men?
I'm terrified of the day my girlfriend finds out about the VR program on her cell phone. She seems happy enough about speed-dial, but one day I'll be doomed to have her call and blather on about "Hey, you'll never believe this. You know how I thought speed-dial was the greatest thing ever? Well, I just realized I could call you without even pushing buttons! Now I don't have to worry about my nails...".
Fortunately, the sex is amazing.
their waitresses were known as 'Nippies', because of their fabled speed of service
Right, and 'Hooters' is called such because they just love owls that much.
4-digit UID? I think it was the brontosaurus...with all due respect.
I wanted to sell my life too, but then I remembered I didn't have one. :(
I disagree. I see nothing idiotic about those statements.
Provided the company isn't doing anything illegal, they very can well do anything they want. If you disagree with what they do, then stop doing business with them. If enough people stop doing business with them, they'll realize their mistakes and hopefully fix things.
Same goes for an employer. Don't agree with the work they're giving you? Quit and find a new job. Wait for others to follow.
Here's a tip:
Try typing "l" after the "s". This should reduce your list considerably.
If your list is still too long, follow up with "a", maybe "s" and "h", too.
Hey, I have a fear of cars you insensitive clod! Fast cars, anyways. Crowded, 120km/h highways (i.e. 400-series highways in Ontario)terrify me. I'm much more comfortable taking the quiet 80km/h side roads (i.e. regional highways).
I have as much a fear of fast-moving cars around me, as I do of fast-moving bullets around me.
Haikus are easy,
but sometimes they don't make sense.
Refridgerator.
There, fixed it for you.
I'm afraid you're too late. Some students at the University of Ontario: Institute of Technology did this last year.
The news release can be found here.
Who does he think he is, Bill Nye the Science Guy?
Or amnesia...Fuck.
I just lost the game.
Sorry everyone.
The only difference between our concrete buildings and their mud shacks is that we made a science out of mixing water and dirt and they're keeping it old school.
Disclaimer: Yes, I know concrete is actually made from water and cement, and not just random soil.
I think you're missing the point of playing a game.
Or do I need to enlist in the army before I can play an FPS ever again?
Then again, joining a hippie farm before playing Viva Pinata again might be an interesting experience.
They have no idea what they're doing but figure they have to do it simply because it's Apple.
I hope it turns out to be nothing and they all get charged for loitering.