So you're implying that I'm not in a meaningful relationship, a view I'd strongly contest. My wife and I have a lot in common, but we also have significant differences that allow us to bring a nice level of differing perspectives to the relationship. We're able to be completely honest with each other, which is the most important factor in any relationship (my opinion there).
I'd say a truly shallow person is one who isn't willing to respect differences that bring richness to life.
My frame of reference is the eastern US, so that's what I have to base my replies on. The story summary says "the results are not encouraging. The probability of finding love in the UK is only about 100 times better than the probability of finding intelligent life in our galaxy."
That's completely ridiculous. The only way that could possibly be true would be if women in the UK were radically less attractive than women who live elsewhere. I'm certain that's not the case.
Differences between people are frequently just as valuable as similarities. If he's looking for a female clone of himself, I'd say that's not only out of touch with reality but unhealthy. Believe me, I know about difficulty finding someone who works long term. We're not talking about that, though... this guy claims he can't even find a girlfriend. His standards are obviously nearly impossible, but the problem isn't the female population of the UK. It's him.
You've missed the point entirely. I'm not claiming superiority, I'm saying I cannot believe that the female population of the UK is somehow less attractive than that of the eastern US.
Actually, I have a gorgeous wife who also happens to be quite intelligent. I've got standards, all right... they're just not so far out of sync with reality that I've failed to find a mate. His are.
That is precisely where his personal standards are guaranteed to out of sync with reality. It's not really a problem for anyone but him, though... whatever predisposition he has in this department is unlikely to get propagated any further in the gene pool, as he's unlikely to reproduce.
You have absolutely no idea what the term "diplomatic immunity" means. I'd love to see your attempt to apply the legal principles behind that concept to the matter at hand.
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I'll happily take a hundred years worth of thorium-based nuclear power over fossil fuel based solutions. Guess what? Technology will have advanced significantly by then, and we'll be using something else anyhow.
Your point is well made. Large companies like Apple, IBM, Microsoft, etc maintain huge patent portfolios and have extraordinarily complicated cross-licensing arrangements that would take an army of outside attorneys decades to fully decipher. It's largely a defensive measure; as you pointed out, poking at Apple with a stick is likely to result in Apple bludgeoning them with a log.
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Putting things the way you just did, I completely understand and respect your position. It's not how I'm wired, but I get it.
I have to admit, I don't have a lot of experience there. More research is merited on my part.
So you're implying that I'm not in a meaningful relationship, a view I'd strongly contest. My wife and I have a lot in common, but we also have significant differences that allow us to bring a nice level of differing perspectives to the relationship. We're able to be completely honest with each other, which is the most important factor in any relationship (my opinion there).
I'd say a truly shallow person is one who isn't willing to respect differences that bring richness to life.
My frame of reference is the eastern US, so that's what I have to base my replies on. The story summary says "the results are not encouraging. The probability of finding love in the UK is only about 100 times better than the probability of finding intelligent life in our galaxy."
That's completely ridiculous. The only way that could possibly be true would be if women in the UK were radically less attractive than women who live elsewhere. I'm certain that's not the case.
I did RTFA, I just disagree with the sensationalist premise of it. I also look forward to finding alien life.
Differences between people are frequently just as valuable as similarities. If he's looking for a female clone of himself, I'd say that's not only out of touch with reality but unhealthy. Believe me, I know about difficulty finding someone who works long term. We're not talking about that, though... this guy claims he can't even find a girlfriend. His standards are obviously nearly impossible, but the problem isn't the female population of the UK. It's him.
You've missed the point entirely. I'm not claiming superiority, I'm saying I cannot believe that the female population of the UK is somehow less attractive than that of the eastern US.
Actually, I have a gorgeous wife who also happens to be quite intelligent. I've got standards, all right... they're just not so far out of sync with reality that I've failed to find a mate. His are.
and that he finds attractive
That is precisely where his personal standards are guaranteed to out of sync with reality. It's not really a problem for anyone but him, though... whatever predisposition he has in this department is unlikely to get propagated any further in the gene pool, as he's unlikely to reproduce.
I did. My original view stands.
He's set personal standards that are virtually impossible to meet. That would be his problem, not the female population's.
How about slapping another device on top of the Kindle to accomplish this goal? I'm sorry, I guess that would be asking too darn much.
I have to admit you're right on that point.
That small company was all over tech news around the world on multiple occasions. Slashdot isn't really that internationally targeted, either.
Nah, such encounters just count as practice runs.
How's the weather under that rock of yours? All about the company soon to known as the company formerly known as Psystar.
BadAnalogyGuy, this has to be the most creative application of Godwin's Law seen on Slashdot in recent history. Well done.
When it comes to something I might have in my lap, no amount of melting plastic is really "slight."
You have absolutely no idea what the term "diplomatic immunity" means. I'd love to see your attempt to apply the legal principles behind that concept to the matter at hand.
The phrase "this ought to be good" comes to mind.
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I'll happily take a hundred years worth of thorium-based nuclear power over fossil fuel based solutions. Guess what? Technology will have advanced significantly by then, and we'll be using something else anyhow.
been on my way to a steroid belt aboard Dawn
Is that like a fashion piece that dispenses drugs around the midsection?
this sure seems like a handy invention.
Your point is well made. Large companies like Apple, IBM, Microsoft, etc maintain huge patent portfolios and have extraordinarily complicated cross-licensing arrangements that would take an army of outside attorneys decades to fully decipher. It's largely a defensive measure; as you pointed out, poking at Apple with a stick is likely to result in Apple bludgeoning them with a log.
Ah, the wonders of keeping your DNS records set to a low TTL.