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  1. Allow me to paraphrase myself on Privacy is a Biological Imperative? · · Score: 0

    Blah blah blah. Correct, it isn't a RATIONAL need. We're programmed this way. And that's why point by point apparently coherent RATIONAL appeals are largely ineffective.
    Frame it this way:
    Why do we prefer shitters with stalls and walls vs. one in full public view?
    Why do we have shutters and shades on our windows?
    Is it because we all plan on doing something wrong?
    No, it's just human/animal nature. Privacy and personal space.

  2. My crude but effective analogy is on Privacy and the "Nothing To Hide" Argument · · Score: 0

    Blah blah blah. The problem is this isn't a RATIONAL need. We're programmed this way. And that's why those types of point by point appeals are largely ineffective.
    Frame it this way:
    Why do we prefer shitters with stalls and walls vs. one in full public view?
    Why do we have shutters and shades on our windows?
    Is it because we all plan on doing something wrong?
    No, it's just human nature. Privacy and personal space.

  3. A fee to enter a portion of the city? on New York Plans Surveillance Veil For Downtown · · Score: 0

    What would the founding fathers would say to that?

  4. I feel less safe everyday on New York Plans Surveillance Veil For Downtown · · Score: 0

    And it isn't because of "terrorists". Again I should know better, but I'm consistently shocked, especially these days by the large disconnect between the will and interest of the public and the legislative efforts/agenda of government as well as the general apathy regarding it.

  5. Don't you mean... on 50 Years of the Multiverse Interpretation · · Score: 0

    "In celebration, a science fiction special edition of Nature on 5 July 2007 explores the symbiosis of science and sf, as exemplified by Everett's hypothesis, its birth, evolution, eternal champions and opponents, in biology, physics, literature and beyond.'" ...........There fixed that for ya.

  6. Re:20 year old news? on Researchers Prove Existence Of New Type Of Electron Wave · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Hell yeah I've got an associates in Sumerian I don't give a fuck either. Did I mention that also despite my bmw, porsche and bentleys I don't care either? Couple that with graduating highschool at 5 years old! And I still don't even care? Oh and that was after I passed the Bar. Well I failed it at 3. But I didn't even care then.

  7. Re:Huh? on Bush Commutes Libby's Sentence · · Score: 1

    "And hopefully no one loves the mini-Hitlers who go around modding conservative posts "flamebait"."

    You'll have to cut the mods a little slack as it's hard for most of us to believe that anyone is actually that dumb and can still operate a computer.

  8. iphone is the new paris hilton on All Things iPhone · · Score: 1, Insightful

    NM

  9. Re:In other news on Google May Close Gmail Germany Over Privacy Law · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Yeah I know it will be modded offtopic or something, but that's a lol.

  10. Re:When you are a primary target on 800 Break-ins at Dept. of Homeland Security · · Score: 1

    Does this administrations track record on transparency and honesty, give you a high degree of confidence in the veracity of that statement?

  11. Hey cut them some slack on 800 Break-ins at Dept. of Homeland Security · · Score: 1

    Conducting surveillance on 300 million people is a big job.

  12. Re:When you are a primary target on 800 Break-ins at Dept. of Homeland Security · · Score: 1

    '"All the problems involved the department's unclassified computer networks..." That is good to know.' That's because the other breaches are classified.

  13. Re:This is just Putin playing politics on Putin Threatens US Missile Bases In Europe · · Score: 1

    "At the end of the day, can the US compete in an arms race against TWO superpowers?"

    This in addition to the middle-eastern quagmire really makes me wonder, wtf reality does this administration live in?
    Not fighting a war on multiple fronts as well as some tactical subtlety in relations was basic knowledge, I thought.

  14. Is anyone on Computers Outperform Humans at Recognizing Faces · · Score: 1

    researching countermeasures for this invasive garbage?

    How about a populist hacker movement that targets the surveillance apparatus rather than crashing my computer?

  15. Dug my Ipod...while it worked, bad quality rant on iPod Casualties Offer New-In-Box Bargains · · Score: 1

    First one replaced within a year, broken headphone jack. Replacement failed within 4 months bad hard drive, just out of warranty.
    Loved it though, but I won't be buying another one. Too expensive for that crap.
    2 year warranty, then maybe, otherwise yeah I'm going for a gigabeat next time.

  16. Given the build quality of the ipod on Five FM iPod Transmitters Reviewed · · Score: 1

    It would be a good idea if these were universally adaptable. (2 broken ipods in a little over a year).

  17. Not all that ominous IMO on British Traffic Wardens Issued CCTV Head Cameras · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Ubiquitous remote cams on the other hand are. This is only recording what the guy is actually seeing anyway. Consider that it could even moderate overzealous law enforcement. Kind of like the cams on cop cars in the US.

  18. Re:Freeze Frame on FBI Target Puts His Life Online · · Score: 1

    This reminds me of another post on slashdot.

  19. Re:Harry Browne said it best... on Municipal Wi-Fi Networks In Trouble · · Score: 1

    This is a fact of LIFE, and by extension has always been true for humanity, as a matter of monikers, degrees and methodologies.
    Though a foolproof system is not theoretically possible, in interest of maximizing quality of life, liberty and opportunity for all citizens, it is necessary to have some regulatory systems to level the playing field, and minimize the abuse of concentrated power (which as stated, is a fact of life).

  20. OMG what a poignant revelation. on Modern Medicine Might Have Saved Lincoln · · Score: 1

    Oh and since nobody has already said it about 18 times. "He would have been shot with a modern gun, so like no way dude!" In your face article writer guy!

  21. Here's a foolproof way to beat it on Global Internet Censorship On the Rise · · Score: 1

    [censored]

  22. Re:The Real Question Is... on Extrasolar Planet Could Harbor Life · · Score: 2, Funny

    If they're anything like us, they may have detected us about 35 years ago, but cut funding on the transmitter to build interstellar nukes. Cause yuo know, there's only one way to be sure.

  23. Who cares? on Vista's 40 Million License Sales In Context · · Score: 1

    Oh that's right, institutionalized schadenfreude, yawn.

  24. Have they ever fixed that damn SHOCKWAVE BUG? on Firefox Going the Big and Bloated IE Way? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You know the one that says blah blah blah "has performed an illegal operation and must close." I know it's been happening for at least a year. Say what you will, but at least IE doesn't CRASH EVERY 3 minutes.

  25. Yes let me just update the menu to reflect our new on How Image Spam Works · · Score: 2, Funny

    portions:

    Eggs, sausage, bacon, spam, spam, toast, spam, chips, coffee and spam.