See, if a computer changes the word "plain" to "plane" then that's ok. However, if a non-English speaking person does it, well that's downright unacceptable!
Ok, then how do we scan the books ourselves, so we won't have to pay for the public-domain works?
That is, how can we obtain something that is owned by the public without spending any money on it?
You may be right, but if every company does it, how can a consumer "choose" not to turn a blind eye.
If they don't buy Nike, they buy Adidas, but Adidas is doing the same stuff.
If they don't buy a Big Mac, they're buying a Whopper, with the same baggage.
So, unless they make the shoes themselves (out of home-farmed cows) and grow their own food they really have no choice.
Without some sort of regulation (either governmental or self-imposed by the corporations), there's no way a consumer can realistically "opt-out" of the inhumanities of modern retail.
Would it make a difference if they had said "allegedly"? People always assume that those accused are guilty.
Look at COPS on TV. They have a disclaimer that says "all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law" but the content of the show clearly implies that everyone is guilty.
Disclaimers are so common and superfluous* that nobody pays attention to them anymore.
Even though your post was quite amusing, I think the whole "last 4 digit" thing is overused as well.
Since pretty much everyone only needs the "last 4 digits" to verify identity, if one of your conversations is compromised (ever overhear a co-worker's phone call?) then pretty much all of your accounts will be easy to break into.
Coupled with the fact that it is next to impossible to actually change a SSN, you are pretty much screwed for life.
Why SSNs were used as security devices is beyond me, though I am guessing the fact that "everyone already has one!" was a big part of it.
I assume you mean people you don't know, or people you don't like.
I bet if your government decided to apply your sweeping "kill humans" idea and started killing random citizens in your area (including friends/family), you probably wouldn't be behind that effort.
Most likely though, you're just posting for "shock" value, much like those ASCII penises I see on here.
Seeing as I'm about to graduate from CS with a minor in Math
My university did not allow this. The reason was simple, all of the requirements for a Math minor were already among the requirements for a C.S. major.
Also, because there was only about a 2 or 3 course deficit, you weren't allowed to get a double major C.S./Math either.
How is this any different from you walking into a supermarket and saying, "this steak isn't worth $12, I'm going to shoplift it and eat it anyhow."
Well, in that case, nobody else is able to pay for and eat the $12 steak.
Copying a movie does not reduce anyone else's ability to pay for the same movie.
Someone would: the people using it for power for their wireless communication devices. They could just have it broadcast dead air (silence) or white noise, though they'd likely figure out a suitable signal that maximizes the power that can be harnessed most efficiently.
Well at that point, you'd just use a conventional charger. I think the point is "free" power - if you have to broadcast it yourself it would be even more expensive than a normal charger.
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See, if a computer changes the word "plain" to "plane" then that's ok. However, if a non-English speaking person does it, well that's downright unacceptable!
Ok, then how do we scan the books ourselves, so we won't have to pay for the public-domain works? That is, how can we obtain something that is owned by the public without spending any money on it?
You may be right, but if every company does it, how can a consumer "choose" not to turn a blind eye. If they don't buy Nike, they buy Adidas, but Adidas is doing the same stuff. If they don't buy a Big Mac, they're buying a Whopper, with the same baggage. So, unless they make the shoes themselves (out of home-farmed cows) and grow their own food they really have no choice. Without some sort of regulation (either governmental or self-imposed by the corporations), there's no way a consumer can realistically "opt-out" of the inhumanities of modern retail.
pair solo singing
I believe this is called a duet.
Stop calling them toys -- they're my friends!
Well played.
The fact that your post isn't -1 Offtopic just demonstrates the depths of moderators' slow reaction speed.
Frist psoError: Device type "palm" not authorised!"
And here I thought Apple was an American outfit.
You know, the joke was funny enough without you having to explain it.
Would it make a difference if they had said "allegedly"? People always assume that those accused are guilty. Look at COPS on TV. They have a disclaimer that says "all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law" but the content of the show clearly implies that everyone is guilty. Disclaimers are so common and superfluous* that nobody pays attention to them anymore.
*: Not all disclaimers are superfluous
Even though your post was quite amusing, I think the whole "last 4 digit" thing is overused as well. Since pretty much everyone only needs the "last 4 digits" to verify identity, if one of your conversations is compromised (ever overhear a co-worker's phone call?) then pretty much all of your accounts will be easy to break into. Coupled with the fact that it is next to impossible to actually change a SSN, you are pretty much screwed for life. Why SSNs were used as security devices is beyond me, though I am guessing the fact that "everyone already has one!" was a big part of it.
Sports Illustrated sometimes runs paid articles (that are marked as Paid Advertisements). I'm sure other magazines do as well.
hence the Solal System.
If you're going to try to be a pedantic know-it-all, you really should proofread your own posts.
Thanks for the heads up. It's fixed now.
Yeah, but I lost count.
So they admit they want to control our minds!
I assume you mean people you don't know, or people you don't like. I bet if your government decided to apply your sweeping "kill humans" idea and started killing random citizens in your area (including friends/family), you probably wouldn't be behind that effort. Most likely though, you're just posting for "shock" value, much like those ASCII penises I see on here.
We are at the beginning/middle/end of a gold bubble, just like we had a .com stock bubble in 1999/2000 and a real estate bubble from 2001-2007.
Well, which is it?
Haven't windmills been doing this for centuries?
Well, I'd assume the kites wouldn't be near enough airports to be affected by takeoffs and landings.
Well, 35,000 feet is higher than 30,000 feet. So, in your example, the planes would fly over the kites.
Seeing as I'm about to graduate from CS with a minor in Math
My university did not allow this. The reason was simple, all of the requirements for a Math minor were already among the requirements for a C.S. major. Also, because there was only about a 2 or 3 course deficit, you weren't allowed to get a double major C.S./Math either.
Well, I'm not.
Assuming the judge applies those standards evenly,
In your experience, is this generally the case?
How is this any different from you walking into a supermarket and saying, "this steak isn't worth $12, I'm going to shoplift it and eat it anyhow."
Well, in that case, nobody else is able to pay for and eat the $12 steak. Copying a movie does not reduce anyone else's ability to pay for the same movie.
Someone would: the people using it for power for their wireless communication devices. They could just have it broadcast dead air (silence) or white noise, though they'd likely figure out a suitable signal that maximizes the power that can be harnessed most efficiently.
Well at that point, you'd just use a conventional charger. I think the point is "free" power - if you have to broadcast it yourself it would be even more expensive than a normal charger.