I'm glad you brought this up because I've been laughing at exactly the same thing. I don't give two craps about privacy, but if you're going to use my information for your purposes at least do a good job of it. I laugh hysterically every time I see all the ads for something I just purchased showing up over and over on every Web page for days after I already made the purchase. It's not a very smart system of snooping. Show me something meaningful if you're going to go to all this trouble to try to figure out who I am and what I'm into. So far you're just not doing a very good job. And the people who pay the ad rates to these geniuses should be aware of this.
I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks the use of the lens flare in his movies is WAY over the top. Somebody should say something to him.
I'm working towards selling everything and getting an RV as my only residence to travel and ride my bikes (mtb and road) all over the country until it or I die.:)
LOL! Don't bust on Dr. Who (cares) on \. or you'll get modded into the hospital boiler room. My post was neither overrated nor troll-ish. I was just pointing out that the story is a non-story about someone who is obviously out of touch with what social media is to a lot of people that aren't him.
Thank you Captain Obvious. Of course people use it as a type of alter ego. It's a way for me to write opinion and commentary. Does the columnist say the things he writes out loud in polite conversation? He clearly doesn't understand the point of it all.
The answer is don't go if you are bothered by it. Just spend a few bucks on a good home entertainment system and then Pay Per View on VUDU or whatever in HD when it's available.
It's just poor form and doesn't instill confidence that any decent people are in charge of anything any more. It should be obvious that the right move would to not only give the guy his bounty, but to make sure they publicized that even though he's only 17 they are grateful that he came forward with the bug and are happy to show their appreciation. Why is this just not obvious anymore?
We think you're foolish because you believe that if we don't believe what you do then we'll go to a very bad place (get a lump of coal). What you leave out of your argument is all the foolishness other than just your own personal spirituality that is a very unfortunate part of your whole agenda. It's selfish of you to think that just because you believe in pink unicorns that they are perfectly harmless. Those pink unicorns have very nasty ideas (rules and consequences) about how the rest of us should behave and treat each other. There is nothing divine about the Bible and it's bigotry and misogynistic slant. You are a fool if you believe in superstition and the supernatural. Simply. Just because you refuse to accept it doesn't make it any less true.
We don't have high mpg turbo diesels and you'll never hear about this plant fuel story again. I'm no conspiracy theorist, but this technology will never hit the pumps or at least not in a pure version. The oil companies won't let that happen. They'll lobby Washington and find a way to make sure they keep their market share/monopoly on mass transit fuels. I hope I'm wrong. But I'm not.
I agree. Some people do enjoy going to the gym. Just not me, which is what drew me to cycling because I do enjoy the hell out of it. I enjoy speed and there's nothing like trees whizzing by you and the sound of the rubber clawing desperately at the trail when carving through the woods, or going 30+ mph in a peloton with 30 other like-minded hammerheads just having the time of our lives. I wish these experiences for everyone. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. You have to find an activity that appeals to you because in the end it is strenuous work that is very hard to start and keep at it if you haven't been doing it most of your life already. I just know that once people get on a GOOD bike (not a Walmart or Target bike) that works well and doesn't break down regularly, they become hooked.
This is true of many everyday activities. I understand the risks, but the daily reward outweighs the chance of getting run over and killed. Riding early in the morning - before rush hour - reduces the risk. I'm also fortunate to live near the ocean so riding along A1A where speed limits are low and traffic is generally light is a luxury for me. I understand not everyone can ride under the same circumstances, but using common sense and being hyper vigilant when riding in traffic will help keep things safe. Riding on roads with good bike lanes. Riding at the right time of day - early morning or just before sunset - are two good choices. Wearing the proper attire and making sure you ride with lights and reflectors, etc. All sound choices every cyclist should follow.
But that shit is boring. Don't stay up late watching Colbert Report and get up early and ride a bike. And ride it like someone is chasing you that wants to kill you. I've lost 75 lbs and have turned myself into an elite amateur athlete (won a few races here and there on the road bike and mountain bike) by getting up early and riding. It works big time (I'm proof) and it's WAY more fun than calisthenics or going to a gym to work out. I work in front of a computer all day long. Cycling is literally saving my life.
You're making the incorrect assumption that the people actually want change. Those people are so backwards it's going to take a hundred years or more for them to be rehabilitated through osmosis of information. It's not worth the wait. Cut them off and let them kill each other.
But regardless of the semantics of it all, there is a right side and a wrong side. Once can argue about the little fiddly bits of how right or how wrong, but boil it down to its least common denominator and you've got crazy people who would conspire to blow up innocent people because they don't like their way of life, and you've got the people who are trying to stop them one illegal, and usually on target and successful with little collateral damage, drone strike at a time. I sleep very well knowing I'm on the right side of this absolute stupidity.
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So does thinking this is a job I would actually like to do automatically disqualify me from doing it?
I'm glad you brought this up because I've been laughing at exactly the same thing. I don't give two craps about privacy, but if you're going to use my information for your purposes at least do a good job of it. I laugh hysterically every time I see all the ads for something I just purchased showing up over and over on every Web page for days after I already made the purchase. It's not a very smart system of snooping. Show me something meaningful if you're going to go to all this trouble to try to figure out who I am and what I'm into. So far you're just not doing a very good job. And the people who pay the ad rates to these geniuses should be aware of this.
Hey, you're right. :)
Nope. My Macbook Pro just clicks at me pointlessly with this "miracle" shortcut. Doesn't work with Safari.
Does his estate get a refund?
I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks the use of the lens flare in his movies is WAY over the top. Somebody should say something to him.
facepalm....
I'm working towards selling everything and getting an RV as my only residence to travel and ride my bikes (mtb and road) all over the country until it or I die. :)
LOL! Don't bust on Dr. Who (cares) on \. or you'll get modded into the hospital boiler room. My post was neither overrated nor troll-ish. I was just pointing out that the story is a non-story about someone who is obviously out of touch with what social media is to a lot of people that aren't him.
Thank you Captain Obvious. Of course people use it as a type of alter ego. It's a way for me to write opinion and commentary. Does the columnist say the things he writes out loud in polite conversation? He clearly doesn't understand the point of it all.
The answer is don't go if you are bothered by it. Just spend a few bucks on a good home entertainment system and then Pay Per View on VUDU or whatever in HD when it's available.
It's just poor form and doesn't instill confidence that any decent people are in charge of anything any more. It should be obvious that the right move would to not only give the guy his bounty, but to make sure they publicized that even though he's only 17 they are grateful that he came forward with the bug and are happy to show their appreciation. Why is this just not obvious anymore?
That's a REALLY good way to generate positive publicity for your company - act like a douche.
Isn't it about rising temps and sea levels? THAT'S what's supposed to reduce habitat. Not just CO2 levels by itself. Just sayin'.
We think you're foolish because you believe that if we don't believe what you do then we'll go to a very bad place (get a lump of coal). What you leave out of your argument is all the foolishness other than just your own personal spirituality that is a very unfortunate part of your whole agenda. It's selfish of you to think that just because you believe in pink unicorns that they are perfectly harmless. Those pink unicorns have very nasty ideas (rules and consequences) about how the rest of us should behave and treat each other. There is nothing divine about the Bible and it's bigotry and misogynistic slant. You are a fool if you believe in superstition and the supernatural. Simply. Just because you refuse to accept it doesn't make it any less true.
Slashdot gets punked yet again.
We don't have high mpg turbo diesels and you'll never hear about this plant fuel story again. I'm no conspiracy theorist, but this technology will never hit the pumps or at least not in a pure version. The oil companies won't let that happen. They'll lobby Washington and find a way to make sure they keep their market share/monopoly on mass transit fuels. I hope I'm wrong. But I'm not.
My motto has ALWAYS been: Ride to eat! Eat to ride! (and drink good beer)
I agree. Some people do enjoy going to the gym. Just not me, which is what drew me to cycling because I do enjoy the hell out of it. I enjoy speed and there's nothing like trees whizzing by you and the sound of the rubber clawing desperately at the trail when carving through the woods, or going 30+ mph in a peloton with 30 other like-minded hammerheads just having the time of our lives. I wish these experiences for everyone. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. You have to find an activity that appeals to you because in the end it is strenuous work that is very hard to start and keep at it if you haven't been doing it most of your life already. I just know that once people get on a GOOD bike (not a Walmart or Target bike) that works well and doesn't break down regularly, they become hooked.
This is true of many everyday activities. I understand the risks, but the daily reward outweighs the chance of getting run over and killed. Riding early in the morning - before rush hour - reduces the risk. I'm also fortunate to live near the ocean so riding along A1A where speed limits are low and traffic is generally light is a luxury for me. I understand not everyone can ride under the same circumstances, but using common sense and being hyper vigilant when riding in traffic will help keep things safe. Riding on roads with good bike lanes. Riding at the right time of day - early morning or just before sunset - are two good choices. Wearing the proper attire and making sure you ride with lights and reflectors, etc. All sound choices every cyclist should follow.
But that shit is boring. Don't stay up late watching Colbert Report and get up early and ride a bike. And ride it like someone is chasing you that wants to kill you. I've lost 75 lbs and have turned myself into an elite amateur athlete (won a few races here and there on the road bike and mountain bike) by getting up early and riding. It works big time (I'm proof) and it's WAY more fun than calisthenics or going to a gym to work out. I work in front of a computer all day long. Cycling is literally saving my life.
You're making the incorrect assumption that the people actually want change. Those people are so backwards it's going to take a hundred years or more for them to be rehabilitated through osmosis of information. It's not worth the wait. Cut them off and let them kill each other.
I'm surprised it was up for a full 3 minutes. Let's just cut them off from the Internet completely since they are in the dark ages anyway.
But it still sucks.
But regardless of the semantics of it all, there is a right side and a wrong side. Once can argue about the little fiddly bits of how right or how wrong, but boil it down to its least common denominator and you've got crazy people who would conspire to blow up innocent people because they don't like their way of life, and you've got the people who are trying to stop them one illegal, and usually on target and successful with little collateral damage, drone strike at a time. I sleep very well knowing I'm on the right side of this absolute stupidity.