In that case, my apologies for pointing out your mistake, a mistake which completely invalidates the point you were trying to make, and which you couldn't be bothered to correct for yourself even after you spotted it straight away. I guess my rampant self-importance got the better of me.
Yes, do feel free to get this straight. You're attributing the quote to the wrong person. It's author and entrepreneur Andrew Keen who's stating that the consumers should be worried, not Dow Jones CEO Les Hinton.
I'm not sure how your post got modded +5 Insightful. I know it's traditional around here not to read the article, but you'd think people would at least read the summary.
Jeez mods, I was commenting on the bizarre grammar used in the summary (he 'encourages all readers', what the hell is that supposed to mean?) by way of a little Bill Hicks reference. Is that really so hard to understand?
Alternatively, consider one of the new breed of large-screen smart phones like the Samsung Omnia HD or the HTC Touch HD. Now that manufacturers are waking up to the design mistakes they've been making for the past five years, these devices are finally becoming the true all-in-one solutions that they should have been all along.
The large screens are ideal for both web-browsing and e-book reading - obviously not as good as a larger dedicated reader, but if portability is a factor then these things are ideal. In addition you get a half-decent camera, a video camera, a music and movie player (with a proper headphone socket, finally!), a games machine and even a phone!
I'm pretty sure that in a few years time we'll all be marvelling that anyone ever bought a standalone MP3 player, compact camera or e-book reader, when we're all carrying a device in our pocket that does all of those things.
The spat began when Gladwell, in his review of the book, became a bit harsh in his critques of Anderson, calling his arguments "pithy"(sic!) and "uncompromising"
Pithy and uncompromising eh? That's a pretty harsh thing to say.
pithy, adj.
brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation.
Let's hope all 10,000 of your similarly named friends have their own credit card then.:)
Not that I endorse the original idea. I'd hate for the eight domain names I own (for various mostly non-business reasons) to suddenly skyrocket in price.
And he would therefore be talking into your right ear, making you more susceptible to his suggestions (according to this article), hence him being your "right hand man".
Having said that I still think, and always have, that Bradbury is a moron. But am glad he's supporting libraries. They are, very very important.
Just out of curiosity - why do you think that?
If it's just the internet comment then sure, it's a stupid thing to say. But this guy's written some of the most beautifully haunting sci-fi I've ever had the pleasure to read. He's nearly 90 now, and I can cut him a break for being wrong about one thing, even if it is something fairly important.
But then maybe he's done some other stupid things I'm unaware of?
I'm not claiming Passage is a great work of art or anything, but in my opinion it is art. In your opinion it isn't - fair enough. You're right in that it's somewhat trite, but at least it's attempting something a bit more interesting than most games.
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That's because there was nothing in your post to refute in the first place, other than insults, generalisations and blatant Microsoft-bashing.
In that case, my apologies for pointing out your mistake, a mistake which completely invalidates the point you were trying to make, and which you couldn't be bothered to correct for yourself even after you spotted it straight away. I guess my rampant self-importance got the better of me.
Yes, do feel free to get this straight. You're attributing the quote to the wrong person. It's author and entrepreneur Andrew Keen who's stating that the consumers should be worried, not Dow Jones CEO Les Hinton.
I'm not sure how your post got modded +5 Insightful. I know it's traditional around here not to read the article, but you'd think people would at least read the summary.
...you immediately assume the article title means "free as in freedom", and it takes you some time to realise it actually means "free as in lunch".
Jeez mods, I was commenting on the bizarre grammar used in the summary (he 'encourages all readers', what the hell is that supposed to mean?) by way of a little Bill Hicks reference. Is that really so hard to understand?
He encourages all readers and warns his opponents
Huh... looks like we got ourselves a reader.
Alternatively, consider one of the new breed of large-screen smart phones like the Samsung Omnia HD or the HTC Touch HD. Now that manufacturers are waking up to the design mistakes they've been making for the past five years, these devices are finally becoming the true all-in-one solutions that they should have been all along.
The large screens are ideal for both web-browsing and e-book reading - obviously not as good as a larger dedicated reader, but if portability is a factor then these things are ideal. In addition you get a half-decent camera, a video camera, a music and movie player (with a proper headphone socket, finally!), a games machine and even a phone!
I'm pretty sure that in a few years time we'll all be marvelling that anyone ever bought a standalone MP3 player, compact camera or e-book reader, when we're all carrying a device in our pocket that does all of those things.
Will you be here all night? Should I try the chicken?
Reach +5 Snickers, get a free candy bar.
The spat began when Gladwell, in his review of the book, became a bit harsh in his critques of Anderson, calling his arguments "pithy"(sic!) and "uncompromising"
Pithy and uncompromising eh? That's a pretty harsh thing to say.
pithy, adj.
brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible: a pithy observation.
Well, at least they have enough cash to cover it for a couple of days now.
This reminds me of my web comic, about a man who tries to advertise his web comic by getting free publicity on popular internet news sites.
If I were the staff member in charge of wading through the discussion, I wouldn't want to have to use Youtube's craptastic comment system either.
You post that on /.? Oh, the irony.
I just simply come here for a little higher caliber discussion.
You must be... ah, fuck it.
Let's hope all 10,000 of your similarly named friends have their own credit card then. :)
Not that I endorse the original idea. I'd hate for the eight domain names I own (for various mostly non-business reasons) to suddenly skyrocket in price.
Sounds a little like a Divine Assassin to me.
Lots of reasons but google for PECs (Pollutants of Emerging Concern) if you really want to know why.
From a quick Google, I assume you mean "Emerging Pollutants of Concern", or "EPOCs".
Apologies for the pedantry, I just didn't want everyone else to be googling PECs and coming up dry like me!
Manuel? Is that you?
And he would therefore be talking into your right ear, making you more susceptible to his suggestions (according to this article), hence him being your "right hand man".
Contrary to popular belief, CL is probably 99% scammers, bots, and hookers.
I'm married to a scam-bot hooker, you insensitive clod!
Having said that I still think, and always have, that Bradbury is a moron. But am glad he's supporting libraries. They are, very very important.
Just out of curiosity - why do you think that?
If it's just the internet comment then sure, it's a stupid thing to say. But this guy's written some of the most beautifully haunting sci-fi I've ever had the pleasure to read. He's nearly 90 now, and I can cut him a break for being wrong about one thing, even if it is something fairly important.
But then maybe he's done some other stupid things I'm unaware of?
even if we ramp up increadably
Was that deliberate? Was it? I thought so. Go and sit in the corner and think about what you've done.
so it'd be great to have a local party that recognizes that messing with the internets is bad.
Actually, net neutrality legislation is messing with the internet. It's just that this is good messing for a change... probably.
I'm not claiming Passage is a great work of art or anything, but in my opinion it is art. In your opinion it isn't - fair enough. You're right in that it's somewhat trite, but at least it's attempting something a bit more interesting than most games.
A better example might be (I Fell in Love With) The Majesty of Colors, although I suspect you might not find that any more worthy.
Are there any video games that you would consider art? Does Portal, for instance, count?
I don't consider Charles Bukowski art.
Exactly.