I just realized that I've never seen a(n) EULA for the RealLife(tm) server. Not only that, but there's no README file disclosing the user data that's broadcast to other users. If you walk outside, people can tell what brand of clothes you wear, what kind of vehicle you drive, even your probable ethnic background. Talk about a marketing coup! Since I've become dependant on RealLife, as have most others, I propose the following change to RL's user security. A slight modification to the photon emission code in the RealLife(tm) server would make it impossible for anyone to see anyone else's consumer choices. However, since we would all still be visible, marketing groups (or malcontents up to no good) could figure out what we are up to simply by noting our physical locations. Hmm, maybe we should just ban all forms of light in public places, just to make sure that everyone has their privacy.
Damn! I nearly forgot about sound. And scent. What if I bump into someone and I don't want them to find out anything about me...
P.S. - A brief reminder to those promoting a lawsuit against id Software. You can't typically file a lawsuit without disclosing your identity.:-)
Several years ago I bought a 486-DX4 100Mhz Compaq from a MicroCenter store. The box said "Intel Inside" and I never had any problems with performance. However, it didn't take long for 100Mhz to seem underpowered. Taking the cheap way out, I purchased a processor upgrade (unusable, thanks to a Compaq design "feature") and proceeded to remove the old processor. After removing the heatsink, I was surprised to find that it was an AMD 486 100 clone. I didn't have any problem using the AMD, but I just wonder who made the extra $ from that bit(nibble?) of mislabelling.
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I just realized that I've never seen a(n) EULA for the RealLife(tm) server. Not only that, but there's no README file disclosing the user data that's broadcast to other users. If you walk outside, people can tell what brand of clothes you wear, what kind of vehicle you drive, even your probable ethnic background. Talk about a marketing coup! Since I've become dependant on RealLife, as have most others, I propose the following change to RL's user security. A slight modification to the photon emission code in the RealLife(tm) server would make it impossible for anyone to see anyone else's consumer choices. However, since we would all still be visible, marketing groups (or malcontents up to no good) could figure out what we are up to simply by noting our physical locations. Hmm, maybe we should just ban all forms of light in public places, just to make sure that everyone has their privacy.
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Damn! I nearly forgot about sound. And scent. What if I bump into someone and I don't want them to find out anything about me...
P.S. - A brief reminder to those promoting a lawsuit against id Software. You can't typically file a lawsuit without disclosing your identity.
Several years ago I bought a 486-DX4 100Mhz Compaq from a MicroCenter store. The box said "Intel Inside" and I never had any problems with performance. However, it didn't take long for 100Mhz to seem underpowered. Taking the cheap way out, I purchased a processor upgrade (unusable, thanks to a Compaq design "feature") and proceeded to remove the old processor. After removing the heatsink, I was surprised to find that it was an AMD 486 100 clone. I didn't have any problem using the AMD, but I just wonder who made the extra $ from that bit(nibble?) of mislabelling.