> You don't break that cycle by giving moral approval to one of the primary agents feeding it.
Law is not morality. They corrolate pretty closely, but it is not morals that force us to pay taxes, it's people with guns. Anyway, something should not be made illegal because a few people have adverse reactions to it. Alcohol is immensly more addictive than pot, yet not too many people call for a return to prohibition. If pot were not available, those teens would be alcoholics instead. Try blaming the real culprits instead of a plant -- it didn't roll itself & jump in their mouths. Maybe the problem is their parents, perhaps peers or school, they need something else to do with their time, whatever.
> a substance that rots away the dignity, self-worth, "human-ness," potential
I had those problems before smoking pot (a WHOLE lot). I don't have them as bad now. Probably not from the pot, but whatever.
If you are going to try arguing something, try not to use inflammatory and unproven accusations. And the sensationalism didn't help your case either.
Blink and put on makeup & a dress. Oh, you probably meant... Maybe you smack your forehead against the monitor & slide it in the direction you want. That'd be an interesting application of the touchscreen.
Just wanted to point out that you replaced the wrong word. Carpal = "pertaining to the bones in the wrist" Of course, I don't even know if there is a "neck tunnel." Regardless, Carpal Neck sounds better than Neck Tunnel.
> I don't believe the planet will resolve its own issues
That's pretty arrogant of you (I don't mean that to be as insulting as it sounds); the planet has been resolving its own issues for billions of years. We are a minor case of fleas.
> It's you, Americans, who has a track record of using them.
Please. One instance does not make a "track record." Before you say twice, just because they were a day apart, does not mean they were a different attack, it was just split.
> mano-a-mano means hand-to-hand? That makes no sense here.
I know it isn't what he meant, but ever heard of "hand-to-hand" combat? Certainly the U.S. thinks itself above such things, what with our Nintendo pilots & Sega armored divisions, but there was a time when battles were fought face to face.
> You could just live closer to work, build smaller cities, and drive smaller cars, then no need to constantly worry about the price of oil...
Or perhaps you could rejoin the real world where that isn't a realistic possibility. Let me guess, you live in a big city, had to move when you got your job (so you had better choices in where to move), or had enough income to move close to work.
Oh yeah, the other possibility is that you're a hypocrite -- you don't own a car, do you?
> it likely has two independent power sources (from two different cables, best if from two different power companies) and a diesel generator in a small building outside.
I work at a very small hospital in an extremely small town, so there aren't two power companies here. The electric grid here is absolute shite too, so power goes down almost once a month. However, yes, we have a generator, which is part of the point. If the power goes out, it's off for just a split second. The generator picks up & can run indefinitely (so long as the gas stations are still open & have diesel left).
Also, I don't know if it was you who posted (too lazy to go back & look), but the statement was:
> if it happens to wipe a hospital computer there's no chance anything could go wrong.
Anaesthetics are not controlled by computers here currently, and if they are anywhere, I would question why. Surgery is done by humans, and everything in our OR is on generator power, so they can see. Yes, even the slightest flicker could cause problems, but we had enough forethought (mostly because of past experience with the crappy power feed) to put necessary equipment on UPSes.
You are right that electricity is necessary for survival in many instances, but just not in the one I replied to.
> if it happens to wipe a hospital computer there's no chance anything could go wrong.
People act like there is no alternative to computers at a hospital. Like if the power goes out, everyone dies. I work at a hospital, and yes, PCs die from time to time. In unfortunate circumstances, the server is unavailable, which means the PCs are useless. Any hospital without a manual procedure in place is doomed anyway.
Can you think outside of one fucking post at a time? Look at the grandparent, you moron. The person is not a pirate, he is a paying customer who has a valid reason for using a different key. Try paying attention.
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> He needs DRM in order to protect his work
No, he doesn't, you clueless fuck. Music has been around for thousands of years without DRM. People like you should try thinking instead of trolling.
> I'll gladly... give up my rights
That's not the option... They are being taken from you.
> You don't break that cycle by giving moral approval to one of the primary agents feeding it.
Law is not morality. They corrolate pretty closely, but it is not morals that force us to pay taxes, it's people with guns. Anyway, something should not be made illegal because a few people have adverse reactions to it. Alcohol is immensly more addictive than pot, yet not too many people call for a return to prohibition. If pot were not available, those teens would be alcoholics instead. Try blaming the real culprits instead of a plant -- it didn't roll itself & jump in their mouths. Maybe the problem is their parents, perhaps peers or school, they need something else to do with their time, whatever.
> a substance that rots away the dignity, self-worth, "human-ness," potential
I had those problems before smoking pot (a WHOLE lot). I don't have them as bad now. Probably not from the pot, but whatever.
If you are going to try arguing something, try not to use inflammatory and unproven accusations. And the sensationalism didn't help your case either.
That's a bit idyllic.
> "Economical" ???
I hope you aren't suggesting that Economical isn't a real word.
> "Now right blink on that file, select properties...."
My right or the computer's right? Well, a computer is always right, I guess.
Humor
(Sorry, I'm not trying to be insulting)
> How does one click and drag?
Blink and put on makeup & a dress. Oh, you probably meant... Maybe you smack your forehead against the monitor & slide it in the direction you want. That'd be an interesting application of the touchscreen.
> Carpal Neck Syndrome
Just wanted to point out that you replaced the wrong word. Carpal = "pertaining to the bones in the wrist" Of course, I don't even know if there is a "neck tunnel." Regardless, Carpal Neck sounds better than Neck Tunnel.
> the cost of those missions could be made back by selling holidays on Mars.
That's an awfully long holiday... How long does it take to get to Mars? Assuming progress, quarter that & it's still a long time.
"Hey, boss, I want to go on vacation... mind if I take the next five months off?"
> I don't believe the planet will resolve its own issues
That's pretty arrogant of you (I don't mean that to be as insulting as it sounds); the planet has been resolving its own issues for billions of years. We are a minor case of fleas.
> I luv ya tomorrow. Your always a day away.
Except at 23:59, it's only a minute away.
> we'll get there in our flying cars.
Like... uh... a space shuttle?
Which brings up an interesting point: is it still a car if it has no wheels?
An even more interesting point is my interesting definition of "interesting."
Absolutely great post. Too many times people rely on lame excuses, when the truth of the matter is sufficient.
> It is an RPG item.
Being part of a game doesn't automatically mean the idea is bad. Its credibility is nil, but it's certainly a workable idea.
> "its".
"Jerk"
(Sorry OT, mod away: I ain't scrd)
I fear that some here won't "get" an Elton John reference, although it was good :)
> It left me filled with questions,
It reads like it was written by a Buddhist lunatic.
> It's you, Americans, who has a track record of using them.
Please. One instance does not make a "track record." Before you say twice, just because they were a day apart, does not mean they were a different attack, it was just split.
> mano-a-mano means hand-to-hand? That makes no sense here.
I know it isn't what he meant, but ever heard of "hand-to-hand" combat? Certainly the U.S. thinks itself above such things, what with our Nintendo pilots & Sega armored divisions, but there was a time when battles were fought face to face.
You are really correct, though.
> You could just live closer to work, build smaller cities, and drive smaller cars, then no need to constantly worry about the price of oil...
Or perhaps you could rejoin the real world where that isn't a realistic possibility. Let me guess, you live in a big city, had to move when you got your job (so you had better choices in where to move), or had enough income to move close to work.
Oh yeah, the other possibility is that you're a hypocrite -- you don't own a car, do you?
> the house resolution to topple saddam by any means necessary, during the clinton presidency
Words != action.
> it likely has two independent power sources (from two different cables, best if from two different power companies) and a diesel generator in a small building outside.
I work at a very small hospital in an extremely small town, so there aren't two power companies here. The electric grid here is absolute shite too, so power goes down almost once a month. However, yes, we have a generator, which is part of the point. If the power goes out, it's off for just a split second. The generator picks up & can run indefinitely (so long as the gas stations are still open & have diesel left).
Also, I don't know if it was you who posted (too lazy to go back & look), but the statement was:
> if it happens to wipe a hospital computer there's no chance anything could go wrong.
Anaesthetics are not controlled by computers here currently, and if they are anywhere, I would question why. Surgery is done by humans, and everything in our OR is on generator power, so they can see. Yes, even the slightest flicker could cause problems, but we had enough forethought (mostly because of past experience with the crappy power feed) to put necessary equipment on UPSes.
You are right that electricity is necessary for survival in many instances, but just not in the one I replied to.
> if it happens to wipe a hospital computer there's no chance anything could go wrong.
People act like there is no alternative to computers at a hospital. Like if the power goes out, everyone dies. I work at a hospital, and yes, PCs die from time to time. In unfortunate circumstances, the server is unavailable, which means the PCs are useless. Any hospital without a manual procedure in place is doomed anyway.
> Pirates are not customers.
Can you think outside of one fucking post at a time? Look at the grandparent, you moron. The person is not a pirate, he is a paying customer who has a valid reason for using a different key. Try paying attention.