Um, that really was Orson Scott Card. The spacing was done for effect and ease of comprehension, from what I know about Journalism-oriented works. I mean, the guy really should have linked here. Alternatively, he may not have spaced it like that. Another alternative is that he spaced it like that to intentional insult the media crowd that he is blasting by effectively stating that they would find it it difficult to read a properly written letter. I wouldn't put the last one past him. He can be subtle about things.
While this is true, I personally suggest not going to the competition for in-depth and thoroughly accurate answers. That's like deciding out whether or not a company should go with a Linux server based on the information found on a Microsoft website.
My posting history is varied and interesting. You seem to have a history of short posts that miss the point entirely or are simply trolls:)
By the way: I think you missed the part where I won every time. You think you are the one playing the game, but, if you noticed my posting history, I usually only respond to the people that sincerely believe their tripe.
In this case, I've been using an obvious and well-documented troll and his half-way clever comments to massage my ego this whole time! There: I admitted it! And now that I have done so, I'll even let you get the last word.
That was almost good, but your skill with adjective use needs to be redefined, and as normal, you are now attacking me instead of the distribution. Maybe I should cry? I would prefer to give you a more intelligently worded insult. I'll even use Busybody for your noun, since that was relatively clever.
Maybe Bilge-sucking Busybody? Too piratical? What about Bobble-brained?
If you feel you absolutely must go with the whole "gay" reference (I wonder why you would choose such a immature insult...), perhaps you would consider Sphincter-breached Slug.
It may not be a "b" but it works much better from the standpoint of including an actual animal instead of an adjective that nominally serves as a noun.
Or you could apply those to yourself and save me the trouble of finding an insult for you.
First, let me say I am a linux user and enjoy the use thereof, BUT to say that not releasing for non-Windows platforms immediately in a Windows-dominant market causes them to miss the boat for geek endorsement indicates that your idea of geek is so limited and insular that you would have to be labeled in an extremely small subset of geekdom - maybe we could call this subset of the geek community the rabidly-anti-MS crowd, or perhaps something similar.
Yeah, I would love to completely do away with their sorry operating system, but I am not so blinded by my dislike of their product and policy as to seriously under appreciate a product that seems like a pretty good step in its arena and will likely get pushed out to other platforms in due time - remember, Linux users tend to want a better product. This, combined with the fact that Windows devs are a dime a dozen, means that it is much more likely that the code will be ready for Windows first. Should they wait for other operating systems to be ready before launch? Why? They are actually trying to beat MS to the punch in this. How are they going to do this if they are catering to the sad and selfish rants of a small subset of their market.
To build on that point, in case not everyone understands the implications of this post, those that promote equal market access tend to be either a) the one with an idealist in charge or b) the one that believes that they really are the best on the market.
The fun starts when you actually have both of the above, because they don't shut down the market access for others once they get a majority of the market share. That generally means greater openness and creativity which creates new jobs and more focused disciplines.
This holds true in every market, by the way. Market regulation tries to do this artificially, but rarely works as well as it should. The alternative can be much worse or much better, though usually the former is the case.
I doubt that. *If* he really is being falsely accused, then the likely reason for his anonymity is that he thought it would be cool, just like those hackers from the movies. I doubt he thought it out beyond that, if he wasn't good enough to stay anonymous.
I understand sarcasm quite well. I also know when to use it and when to indicate that I am using it.
You see, the fact that you persisted in poor approximations actually makes you look less intelligent than if you were to produce your satirical responses in proper form and format (i.e. following the style and usage rules for the names but using derogatory adjectives) for a more relevant rejoinder with the poster you were attempting to razz.
That story is a creation of the media which have decided to run with "brains work best at age of 39" for no readily appreciable fucking reason. Next time, hacks, save some effort and just put a bunch of words in a hat and make up the story based on those.
Thank you, sir. I couldn't have said it better myself.
I think that the word you seek with regard to their interpretation of the results is "hypothesis". Were it a Theory, then a claim of over-interpretation would need citation.
This is besides the fact that the "word" over-interpretation doesn't make sense. Try "wild speculation" or "gross misinterpretation" next time.
As to the There is no "should" in science thing: try learning about science one day. Any scientific hypothesis must be able to make certain predictions. Predictions are worded in the subjunctive or conditional, depending on the subject matter and placement of the word. The use of the word "should" in relation to science is quite appropriate for the purposes of prediction.
We had plenty of military. I propose that we didn't send as much as we should have to Afghanistan simply because we were holding some of our troops back because we were planning to send some to Iraq, once it was certain that America was sufficiently afraid of the "terrists" for their movements to feel appropriate.
When we watched footage of the towers on 9/12/01, my best friend and I talked about what effect this would have on our foreign policy. We were both quite certain that it would be manipulated towards war in Iraq. It was pretty obvious, really, and not for the reasons usually cited.
Me: "So, you're telling me that a provider is free to lie to the consumer, provided that the truth is less prominently displayed as well. Tell me, what do you think my name is?"
*Displays name tag with real name written prominently and false name written less prominently. Defendant invariably chooses the less prominently displayed name.*
Me: "Incorrect! I didn't tell you beforehand what the rules were. You just assumed that we were going by the rules by which the advertisers are judged."
Judge: "Is there a point to this?"
Me: "Of course, Your Honor. My point is that this man expects the consumer to make a decision based on a truth and a lie without knowing the rules by which he should be judging the offer. Clearly, he cannot do the same. If I were to have asked him to pay me if he was incorrect, he would have been upset to have lost his money and I don't blame him. It is unfair, just as these ads are unfair to the general populace.
That would be funny if you were trying to make a joke. I am capable of whatever I want. Whether I would get fired for doing something that the business doesn't want to pay for is another question entirely. You are a server jockey if you have to go to management to make any decisions that would effect their billing. If I were given control of such things I would not have called myself a jockey. I might have called myself an administrator.
Yeah, I've been pushing for Kapersky for a long time on my server, but The Dell Rep says that Symantec's is The Best AV Software out there. And he is clearly more knowledgeable about such things than a server jockey like me.
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Well, I was referring to the anti-*nix propaganda. They usually don't get that far, so we have to do that for them.
Um, that really was Orson Scott Card. The spacing was done for effect and ease of comprehension, from what I know about Journalism-oriented works. I mean, the guy really should have linked here. Alternatively, he may not have spaced it like that. Another alternative is that he spaced it like that to intentional insult the media crowd that he is blasting by effectively stating that they would find it it difficult to read a properly written letter. I wouldn't put the last one past him. He can be subtle about things.
Accurate.
"There's a sucker born every minute."
While this is true, I personally suggest not going to the competition for in-depth and thoroughly accurate answers. That's like deciding out whether or not a company should go with a Linux server based on the information found on a Microsoft website.
My posting history is varied and interesting. You seem to have a history of short posts that miss the point entirely or are simply trolls :)
By the way: I think you missed the part where I won every time. You think you are the one playing the game, but, if you noticed my posting history, I usually only respond to the people that sincerely believe their tripe.
In this case, I've been using an obvious and well-documented troll and his half-way clever comments to massage my ego this whole time! There: I admitted it! And now that I have done so, I'll even let you get the last word.
Oh meh geh, that's the best site ever. Where's my electronic pen so I can sign the electronic receipt for my credit transaction?!
You made me apologize a lot. You are a tough person to please.
Hah, I wonder if you saw that I had mentioned the Jabberwock in an earlier reference to Ubuntu.
Indeed Jealous Jabberwock could serve or for those that are tired of it all - Jaded Jabberwock?
That was almost good, but your skill with adjective use needs to be redefined, and as normal, you are now attacking me instead of the distribution. Maybe I should cry? I would prefer to give you a more intelligently worded insult. I'll even use Busybody for your noun, since that was relatively clever.
Maybe Bilge-sucking Busybody?
Too piratical? What about Bobble-brained?
If you feel you absolutely must go with the whole "gay" reference (I wonder why you would choose such a immature insult...), perhaps you would consider Sphincter-breached Slug.
It may not be a "b" but it works much better from the standpoint of including an actual animal instead of an adjective that nominally serves as a noun.
Or you could apply those to yourself and save me the trouble of finding an insult for you.
First, let me say I am a linux user and enjoy the use thereof, BUT to say that not releasing for non-Windows platforms immediately in a Windows-dominant market causes them to miss the boat for geek endorsement indicates that your idea of geek is so limited and insular that you would have to be labeled in an extremely small subset of geekdom - maybe we could call this subset of the geek community the rabidly-anti-MS crowd, or perhaps something similar.
Yeah, I would love to completely do away with their sorry operating system, but I am not so blinded by my dislike of their product and policy as to seriously under appreciate a product that seems like a pretty good step in its arena and will likely get pushed out to other platforms in due time - remember, Linux users tend to want a better product. This, combined with the fact that Windows devs are a dime a dozen, means that it is much more likely that the code will be ready for Windows first. Should they wait for other operating systems to be ready before launch? Why? They are actually trying to beat MS to the punch in this. How are they going to do this if they are catering to the sad and selfish rants of a small subset of their market.
To build on that point, in case not everyone understands the implications of this post, those that promote equal market access tend to be either a) the one with an idealist in charge or b) the one that believes that they really are the best on the market.
The fun starts when you actually have both of the above, because they don't shut down the market access for others once they get a majority of the market share. That generally means greater openness and creativity which creates new jobs and more focused disciplines.
This holds true in every market, by the way. Market regulation tries to do this artificially, but rarely works as well as it should. The alternative can be much worse or much better, though usually the former is the case.
I doubt that. *If* he really is being falsely accused, then the likely reason for his anonymity is that he thought it would be cool, just like those hackers from the movies. I doubt he thought it out beyond that, if he wasn't good enough to stay anonymous.
I understand sarcasm quite well. I also know when to use it and when to indicate that I am using it.
You see, the fact that you persisted in poor approximations actually makes you look less intelligent than if you were to produce your satirical responses in proper form and format (i.e. following the style and usage rules for the names but using derogatory adjectives) for a more relevant rejoinder with the poster you were attempting to razz.
I'm glad you have a clue about how electricity works ~
Would you like me to teach you about dielectric materials and capacitance or would you like to learn some of the basic precepts of electricity first?
That story is a creation of the media which have decided to run with "brains work best at age of 39" for no readily appreciable fucking reason. Next time, hacks, save some effort and just put a bunch of words in a hat and make up the story based on those.
Thank you, sir. I couldn't have said it better myself.
I think that the word you seek with regard to their interpretation of the results is "hypothesis". Were it a Theory, then a claim of over-interpretation would need citation.
This is besides the fact that the "word" over-interpretation doesn't make sense. Try "wild speculation" or "gross misinterpretation" next time.
As to the There is no "should" in science thing: try learning about science one day. Any scientific hypothesis must be able to make certain predictions. Predictions are worded in the subjunctive or conditional, depending on the subject matter and placement of the word. The use of the word "should" in relation to science is quite appropriate for the purposes of prediction.
Continued fail. {adjective} {animal (including fictional animals)}
Game over. Insert coin(s) to continue.
Did Boston Legal do something on that subject?
I wouldn't know. I don't watch TV.
We had plenty of military. I propose that we didn't send as much as we should have to Afghanistan simply because we were holding some of our troops back because we were planning to send some to Iraq, once it was certain that America was sufficiently afraid of the "terrists" for their movements to feel appropriate.
When we watched footage of the towers on 9/12/01, my best friend and I talked about what effect this would have on our foreign policy. We were both quite certain that it would be manipulated towards war in Iraq. It was pretty obvious, really, and not for the reasons usually cited.
I think the Valacuenta goes back at least as far and has a slightly different take on it all.
I would love to have them in court and ask them
Me: "So, you're telling me that a provider is free to lie to the consumer, provided that the truth is less prominently displayed as well. Tell me, what do you think my name is?"
*Displays name tag with real name written prominently and false name written less prominently. Defendant invariably chooses the less prominently displayed name.*
Me: "Incorrect! I didn't tell you beforehand what the rules were. You just assumed that we were going by the rules by which the advertisers are judged."
Judge: "Is there a point to this?"
Me: "Of course, Your Honor. My point is that this man expects the consumer to make a decision based on a truth and a lie without knowing the rules by which he should be judging the offer. Clearly, he cannot do the same. If I were to have asked him to pay me if he was incorrect, he would have been upset to have lost his money and I don't blame him. It is unfair, just as these ads are unfair to the general populace.
That would be funny if you were trying to make a joke. I am capable of whatever I want. Whether I would get fired for doing something that the business doesn't want to pay for is another question entirely. You are a server jockey if you have to go to management to make any decisions that would effect their billing. If I were given control of such things I would not have called myself a jockey. I might have called myself an administrator.
Yeah, I've been pushing for Kapersky for a long time on my server, but The Dell Rep says that Symantec's is The Best AV Software out there. And he is clearly more knowledgeable about such things than a server jockey like me.
Moronic, not so much, assholic, quite. Hmm, I like that word. I shall be using that more often.