I mean re-purpose the commerce and merchandising aspect of the whole game.
As it stands right now Blizzard owns everything in and related to Azeroth, kind of like how in Soviet Russia the government owned everything.
And just like ISR when the powers that be mandate rules and regulations that contradict economic forces black markets develop - like the current gold farming trade.
Time is money and living in Azeroth consumes a lot of real time which has a real economic impact. Believe it or not Azeroth is influenced by and has an impact on real economic fundamentals.
Yet Blizzard has fallen short when it comes to addressing this "in game".
The principles of economics could not be contained by the iron curtain, nor will they be by the digital or legal curtain.
The agricultural economy had it's currency, as did the industrial economy. The digital economy is no different.
The foundation of micro econ is marginal utility, so as long as there is one sniveling 13 year old (or 31 year old for that matter) that says "I want", there is real economic value in the virtual gold in them there iron hills.
That's right folks that nice shiny new digital dagger contributes to the real GDP.
I would not want to live in a country where an inquisitive 12 year old is more intelligent than the distinguished leader.
Down with science, burn the books.
The company in question certainly does not get this kind of publicity for the product they produce. Might as well get bad publicity as opposed to none at all. Next they'll hire Britney as a spokeswoman to urge young drivers to stay sober.
If there is any intelligent life out there...
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they will lose the "intelligent" part of their name if they let us find them.
Eh - I wouldn't hold my breath so to speak.
Long before medical applications emerge from this we'll probably be exposed to more dubious, and fishy applications of this technology.
Locker room interviews will not only be in HD tv but will feature surround-smell as well.
Not only can you see the girl puking in the Exorcist you'll be able to smell it as well.
Oh yeah... and by the way your porn watching days at the office are over lmao.
Do realize ladies and gentlemen this is a bold and rather cavalier move on behalf of IBM. It's more tongue in cheek really, laughing at patent trolls and a majority of large corporations long bereft of the spirit of true competition.
It a rather elegant, subtle, and expensive way of inviting said patent trolls to "kiss my hairy ass". hehe
I've seen this Wisdom of Crowds buzzword tossed around a lot recently, as if it were something new... it's not. It's just a new name for something really, really, ancient.
Are people afraid to acknowledge that some natural phenomena and the wisdom of the ages still apply today. If Madonna releases a remake of "American Pie" it's not a new song, it's simply a new singer performing a good oldie.
Tribal law, synergy, Robert Metcalfe's (3-Com) z-squared aka value proposition of a network, a swarm, a colony, etc... all refer to the same thing and have been around for millennia.
Just because the networked global community is finally beginning to understand the value this tried and true dynamic does not make it new, spare me the buzzword du-jour puleez!!!
Bullshit!!! There's no law that says playing a radio, which was designed to broadcast sound, by the owner of said radio, constitutes any copying of the sound. What is the owner of the radio supposed to do? Cut off the ears of passers-by?
The jackass in black with the funny wig had a decision to make:
a). Tell the plaintiff to not waste the time of the court with delusions founded on avarice.
b). Listen to the case.
Jackass chose poorly. The only consolation is that he is not be the first to hide his corruption under a black robe, it happens quite often.
Personally I don't give a damn either way, I'm just venting.
The people are not the Gov't, sorry buddy, but that's just not the case. I see it as exactly the case, and will not let the stench of a few bad apples cause me to lose faith in it. The fact that there were cutbacks simply indicates that with the competing interests of other things that require funding a balance was reached at a given point in time. Seems like it's working.
Free unlimited energy. The principles of physics regarding conservation of energy, among other things, dictate that there is no such thing. Besides, I'm not sure what planet you are on, but Earth is floating around in this same universe that you believe is filled with "free energy" yet we still pay. If it's so free and easy to get how come I can just reach out a snag me some.
other people are going to be using space while the US stays on the sidelines You are aware of the International Space Station, are you not? I don't see the US on the sidelines at all. Along with the other comrades in the ISS projects we are one of the few that is even on the field.
imagine the possibilities that could be envisioned if we actually were up there. The secret of the astronauts is that what they envision when the are up there is a nice fat juicy steak grilling slowly next to a cooler of ice cold beer. I've never been up there myself but through their eyes they look out one side of the ISS and see the vast emptyness that is space, through the other side they see the most spectacular spaceship ever created called Earth. What they envision is a world that is as amazing and peaceful at sea-level as it appears from low Earth orbit.
My friend, from a spatial perspective the resources and energy are all there as you say, not free, but there none the less. But, don't forget to include the time factor in there. I see it as more practical and cost effective to extend our reach into space in small strides, rather than "a giant leap for mankind".
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No not a gold farming class.
I mean re-purpose the commerce and merchandising aspect of the whole game.
As it stands right now Blizzard owns everything in and related to Azeroth, kind of like how in Soviet Russia the government owned everything.
And just like ISR when the powers that be mandate rules and regulations that contradict economic forces black markets develop - like the current gold farming trade.
Time is money and living in Azeroth consumes a lot of real time which has a real economic impact. Believe it or not Azeroth is influenced by and has an impact on real economic fundamentals.
Yet Blizzard has fallen short when it comes to addressing this "in game".
If Blizzard wants to be Communist and have a command economy that would be one way to do it.
If, on the other hand, one is in more of an Adam Smith mind set, Blizzard could license gold farmers and let the market forces take their course.
In fact perhaps instead of another lame upgrade they could make Azeroth more interesting by introducing more robust commerce and merchandising.
The principles of economics could not be contained by the iron curtain, nor will they be by the digital or legal curtain.
The agricultural economy had it's currency, as did the industrial economy. The digital economy is no different.
The foundation of micro econ is marginal utility, so as long as there is one sniveling 13 year old (or 31 year old for that matter) that says "I want", there is real economic value in the virtual gold in them there iron hills.
That's right folks that nice shiny new digital dagger contributes to the real GDP.
Instead of ...
"it's not rocket science"
maybe
"it's not chute science"
??
you'd have to be a comedian to recommend Vista to anyone. OpenSource is the master of your domain Balmer
If you want your Bill of Rights you'll have to go to China I hear they bought it at the American Foreclosure Sale.
Did they also come and raid your spelling book? I'll warrant that warrent ain't a word.
I would not want to live in a country where an inquisitive 12 year old is more intelligent than the distinguished leader. Down with science, burn the books.
Send them the bones we discard from our fried chicken and and ribs. I hear they are not only hungry for high-tech but FOOD as well.
Wouldn't it be funny if the engineers that designed it calculated it's specs in meters and the guy operating it smoked a pound of ganja?
A new CEO.
is it something new?
apparently is rocket science lol
The company in question certainly does not get this kind of publicity for the product they produce. Might as well get bad publicity as opposed to none at all. Next they'll hire Britney as a spokeswoman to urge young drivers to stay sober.
they will lose the "intelligent" part of their name if they let us find them.
if that is a translation i am the fookin pope.
Eh - I wouldn't hold my breath so to speak.
Long before medical applications emerge from this we'll probably be exposed to more dubious, and fishy applications of this technology.
Locker room interviews will not only be in HD tv but will feature surround-smell as well.
Not only can you see the girl puking in the Exorcist you'll be able to smell it as well.
Oh yeah... and by the way your porn watching days at the office are over lmao.
Some things are just better left un-discovered.
Do realize ladies and gentlemen this is a bold and rather cavalier move on behalf of IBM. It's more tongue in cheek really, laughing at patent trolls and a majority of large corporations long bereft of the spirit of true competition.
It a rather elegant, subtle, and expensive way of inviting said patent trolls to "kiss my hairy ass". hehe
go go IBM
I've seen this Wisdom of Crowds buzzword tossed around a lot recently, as if it were something new... it's not. It's just a new name for something really, really, ancient.
Are people afraid to acknowledge that some natural phenomena and the wisdom of the ages still apply today. If Madonna releases a remake of "American Pie" it's not a new song, it's simply a new singer performing a good oldie.
Tribal law, synergy, Robert Metcalfe's (3-Com) z-squared aka value proposition of a network, a swarm, a colony, etc... all refer to the same thing and have been around for millennia.
Just because the networked global community is finally beginning to understand the value this tried and true dynamic does not make it new, spare me the buzzword du-jour puleez!!!
"I'm going to fawk you up!!!" hehe gogo Sergei(sp)
to be a test pilot for that there roller-coaster. You can even set my pants on fire with a Nano before sending me down.
Those poor mail readers at Google don't get paid enough...
My word!!! Could you imagine the boredom?
Bullshit!!! There's no law that says playing a radio, which was designed to broadcast sound, by the owner of said radio, constitutes any copying of the sound. What is the owner of the radio supposed to do? Cut off the ears of passers-by?
The jackass in black with the funny wig had a decision to make:
a). Tell the plaintiff to not waste the time of the court with delusions founded on avarice. b). Listen to the case.
Jackass chose poorly. The only consolation is that he is not be the first to hide his corruption under a black robe, it happens quite often.
Personally I don't give a damn either way, I'm just venting.
Stupid judges week.
Free unlimited energy. The principles of physics regarding conservation of energy, among other things, dictate that there is no such thing. Besides, I'm not sure what planet you are on, but Earth is floating around in this same universe that you believe is filled with "free energy" yet we still pay. If it's so free and easy to get how come I can just reach out a snag me some.
other people are going to be using space while the US stays on the sidelines You are aware of the International Space Station, are you not? I don't see the US on the sidelines at all. Along with the other comrades in the ISS projects we are one of the few that is even on the field.
imagine the possibilities that could be envisioned if we actually were up there. The secret of the astronauts is that what they envision when the are up there is a nice fat juicy steak grilling slowly next to a cooler of ice cold beer. I've never been up there myself but through their eyes they look out one side of the ISS and see the vast emptyness that is space, through the other side they see the most spectacular spaceship ever created called Earth. What they envision is a world that is as amazing and peaceful at sea-level as it appears from low Earth orbit.
My friend, from a spatial perspective the resources and energy are all there as you say, not free, but there none the less. But, don't forget to include the time factor in there. I see it as more practical and cost effective to extend our reach into space in small strides, rather than "a giant leap for mankind".