> There are any number of valid reasons to want to maintain some sort of privacy to keep the freaks and nutcases from tracking you down.
I agree, but as long as this doesn't apply to all TLDs, it's still possible. Once (as I'm sure it will happen eventually) it is required for all/most TLDs, then it's a real issue.
Holy crap... Try using the fingers as labelled. The hand model for that must be extremely dexterous if he can manage to hit the delete key with his left pinky like that... Maybe it should be the right hand & swap ctrl/alt. Then it would be easier.
Ah yes, I love pointing out the important things in life...
> Infoshop is an anarchist site, anarchism is not generally considered to be a pacifist ideology.
I can state publicly, in print, that I am a very violent person and an anarchist. That does NOT give the FBI the right to seize my computer equipment, or even question me.
> So if you don't like the use of the word Freedom because you think it is an absolute, then that's just changing the label applied to the discussion, not affecting the underlying meat of it.
But when that conversation includes ten thousand potential posters, you have to be very clear as to exactly what you mean. That includes using correct "labels" and clarifying positions.
If I say "I am Free," I am basically right, yet technically wrong.
Yeah, I'll admit my post wasn't meant to be funny, nor was it insightful in the slightest. Stupid moderators. After all, if I complain about other stupid mods I have to complain about my own.
I don't know if it's related to the idea that teenagers think they are immortal, but "forever" is a long time. How much of that information will have any value in 40 years?
3.5" floppies took about 2 decades to become obsolete, do they seriously expect this new standard to last 40 years without the need/request to transfer everything to another format?
> If the zombie farms you mention were the cause of all spam, you'd expect to see a more evenly spread report. > You can see the number of reports is high in some IP blocks, and the number of spam emails high in others.
And you don't think that could be related to some businesses (except for NATs, each with their own IP class) having better computer protection policies/hardware/admins than others? Or better-educated users? Business IP classes would also be likely to have fewer infected PCs than services like Comcast & AOL -- who have HUGE (and numerically separated) IP blocks.
I'm not saying I'm an expert, but I do believe a lot of spam now comes from these machines.
> The big killer will be if a church figures out that it really does have copyright over traditionally popular songs
The problem with that is pinning down the actual owner. Each sect could claim ownership equally. For some, the Jews could possibly make a better claim. Plus, they have more lawyers:) (OK, that was wrong)
Those are actions of gun resellers, not manufacturers. If the manufacturers were supplying the end-user with guns negligently, then it might be a point. It is, of course, possible that is what happened, as I have no knowledge of the case being discussed.
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> I don't mean to be a grammar nazi, but reading this sentence was a bit jarring
:)
You're correcting someone who admitted being high... I don't think your grammar lesson will stick
> How about, "compel" it?
I prefer "Coax it gently... at gunpoint."
> You're not getting your panties in a bunch because you think they're getting some benefit out of it?
What gets me is that even if it did "count," they still see no benefit. A number in a MySQL server you'll never see increments by one. Whoop-dee-doo.
> I recommend a giant solid keyboard.
"Think Different." (tm)
Throw a Quadra at them, it'll be much more effective and will cause much more damage.
> There are any number of valid reasons to want to maintain some sort of privacy to keep the freaks and nutcases from tracking you down.
I agree, but as long as this doesn't apply to all TLDs, it's still possible. Once (as I'm sure it will happen eventually) it is required for all/most TLDs, then it's a real issue.
> ...and I'm still waiting for my flying car.
Here you go! A bit pricey, but they have been here for a while.
> If you want to play anarchist, don't be surprised when someone comes around and wants to play the part of your opposite number.
The fact that that "opposite number" exists is the primary reason why anarchists exist!
You're saying "if you believe X happens, don't be surprised when X happens." He won't be, that's the point!
> You can say for sure: We'll have computers.
;P
Nyah, nyah, armageddon's coming, you were wrong... thptptptptpt
Apple Easter Egg? Which is it, an apple or an egg? Or did they crossbreed apples with fish to lay eggs?
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RTFA? Hell, I don't even read the
> You can also try this.
Holy crap... Try using the fingers as labelled. The hand model for that must be extremely dexterous if he can manage to hit the delete key with his left pinky like that... Maybe it should be the right hand & swap ctrl/alt. Then it would be easier.
Ah yes, I love pointing out the important things in life...
> And who puts two right braces on the same line?
Most JavaScript programmers I've ever met do, and quite a few C programmers. Not to mention probably every single entry to an "obfuscated C" contest.
> Infoshop is an anarchist site, anarchism is not generally considered to be a pacifist ideology.
I can state publicly, in print, that I am a very violent person and an anarchist. That does NOT give the FBI the right to seize my computer equipment, or even question me.
> So if you don't like the use of the word Freedom because you think it is an absolute, then that's just changing the label applied to the discussion, not affecting the underlying meat of it.
But when that conversation includes ten thousand potential posters, you have to be very clear as to exactly what you mean. That includes using correct "labels" and clarifying positions.
If I say "I am Free," I am basically right, yet technically wrong.
Yeah, I'll admit my post wasn't meant to be funny, nor was it insightful in the slightest. Stupid moderators. After all, if I complain about other stupid mods I have to complain about my own.
Read the times of the posts. THEY WERE POSTED THE SAME FUCKING MINUTE! So he couldn't read it.
I don't know if it's related to the idea that teenagers think they are immortal, but "forever" is a long time. How much of that information will have any value in 40 years?
3.5" floppies took about 2 decades to become obsolete, do they seriously expect this new standard to last 40 years without the need/request to transfer everything to another format?
> If the zombie farms you mention were the cause of all spam, you'd expect to see a more evenly spread report.
> You can see the number of reports is high in some IP blocks, and the number of spam emails high in others.
And you don't think that could be related to some businesses (except for NATs, each with their own IP class) having better computer protection policies/hardware/admins than others? Or better-educated users? Business IP classes would also be likely to have fewer infected PCs than services like Comcast & AOL -- who have HUGE (and numerically separated) IP blocks.
I'm not saying I'm an expert, but I do believe a lot of spam now comes from these machines.
> TCP/IP is a peer to peer protocol by design.
Taking JUST windows file sharing into account, does it not "elect" a computer to act as the server (master browser) if one is not explicitly defined?
> That's why many artists put one of the songs from their album on the radio.
The artists usually don't do that. It's usually the RIAA that decides what goes on the radio, unless it's a free (self-owned soul) station.
> Imagine trying to not have sex for a long period
Hmmm... That should be easy for this crowd.
It had to be said. Wait, no it didn't...
> The big killer will be if a church figures out that it really does have copyright over traditionally popular songs
:) (OK, that was wrong)
The problem with that is pinning down the actual owner. Each sect could claim ownership equally. For some, the Jews could possibly make a better claim. Plus, they have more lawyers
Those are actions of gun resellers, not manufacturers. If the manufacturers were supplying the end-user with guns negligently, then it might be a point. It is, of course, possible that is what happened, as I have no knowledge of the case being discussed.
> What color underwear was Jacko wearing in court today, anyhow?
A sequined thong. Definitely a continuation of the movement toward fashion over comfort...
> companies are not congress, and they cannot make law.
Well, the first part is right... The second used to be.
> If he were innocent, he could have mounted a successful defense.
Please never say that again. The innocent often (I want to say usually, but can't prove it) lose to the rich.