That sure sounded like I was giving advice. Import and use illegal drugs at your own peril. When the authorities shut down 2 of the biggest dark marketplaces several months ago, they first ran one for a month.
I'm not trying to be a smart ass here but have you been able to do this with bitcoin?
Are you serious? Create a Bitcoin wallet. Install the Tor browser. Search for Dream Market. Order whatever the fuck you want. Ketamine seems to be popular; there are plenty of sources for cocaine; LSD ships trivially through the mail; plenty more.
Who uses cheese slices on pizza? "Grated" seems like the only reasonable option. Admittedly, I've never TRIED putting cheese slices on pizza, but it sounds like a terrible idea.
I do think that people who use illegal and/or non-prescribed drugs are personally and mentally weak.
Square. Anyone who didn't try pot in college is someone I don't understand. And for the people who tried it and decided it improved their quality of life? Toke on, laws be damned. Maybe when I need someone to judge me I'll visit your mountaintop.
If you can't deal with your life without using drugs, there is something wrong with you...
I won't entirely disagree, but that does imply that there's "something wrong" with just about everybody. A perfectly healthy body shouldn't NEED aspirin. It should produce everything it needs. But, aspirin's good for some people. Some people just find their morning more pleasant with a cup of coffee or a cigarette. Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, THC, Prozac, Lipitor, cocaine, Viagra, Xanax, these are all drugs that enjoy popularity. Sugar's kind of on the fence and factors in heavily to the average American diet. Maybe when you said "drugs" you meant the "drugs D.A.R.E. warned me about", but drugs is drugs. The fact that the fed classifies pot as more dangerous than coke should tell you they don't know WTF they're talking about.
"We are here and we are primitive" is actually a dumb message to transmit into the cosmos.
So what? Can you imagine how ground shaking it would be if we received that message? "We are here and we are primitive" can be translated to "You are not alone."
Well yeah, a consumer's a consumer. Kids steer $$ too so their data's valuable. If we keep down this road, I'm afraid we'll start seeing video games marketed toward children that INTENTIONALLY try to get them hooked.
I'm assuming that you realize you linked to the same Wikipedia article that I did? Yeah, I've seen it. I can't find a link there to a story full of lies or an example of them doubling down on misinformation. Can you?
I am not sure why you have such an insistence of a link to a story when most of CNN is a broadcast.
Because their stories are edited for accuracy. Their broadcast is fallible people doing their best. They're careful, but an occasional mistake is inevitable and isn't terribly interesting as long as it's handled appropriately.
Sorry but just because they issue a large number of retractions on their written stories doesn't mean they're trustworthy.
I think we'll disagree on the definition of "large number". I've seen what I consider "few" retractions considering the amount of information they convey. Issuing retractions when they've made a mistake makes them a whole lot more trustworthy than the idiot that keeps screaming "FAKE NEWS" because honest reporting makes him look bad.
I can point out instances where they have lied (as I did) but that will not satisfy your "post a link with a lie".
No it won't. I don't even see an instance of lying - I think Cuomo believed what he said when he said it. I'd be just as happy with an example where they made a mistake (like Cuomo's ridiculous statement) and then tried to back it up instead of correcting themselves. "Somebody made a mistake on camera" isn't that exciting. If it appeared that they were genuinely trying to mislead the public it would be an issue.
Might I suggest you try using that google thingy people talk about using to search for things?
That's why I linked here. It covers most of the usual complaints. If it was so easy to find an example like I asked for, I expect you would have shared one.
...Chris Cuomo telling us during the election that it is illegal...
CNN never published a story saying it was illegal to read Wikileaks. Chris Cuomo did say something to that effect on camera and should have been corrected.
...one of my favorites is the "White men account for 69% of violent crimes."
Did you read this favorite story you linked to? It says, "Whites account for 69% of those arrested for crimes." The quote you posted about violent crime came from the comments section. It didn't come from CNN; it came from JImR978. If we're digging for inaccuracies in comments from the public, we're going to be busy.
I didn't even consider the homeless. Now I feel bad - That's definitely a concern. Agree that if it caused a problem, it may initiate efforts to give the homeless a better option to stay warm than the bus. Could be a positive depending on your position on letting the poor freeze..
I'm not going to watch that at work, but I'm assuming that's Chris Cuomo saying that only media outlets could legally read that stuff. That's stupid and inaccurate. It's not a link to a story with lies or an example of them backing up misinformation, but that is an instance where they should have corrected Cuomo's statement and I don't think they did.
"Cruising" was a popular thing to do when I was in high school, but it was exclusively in private vehicles. "Cruising" in a bus seems even sillier than doing it in a car.
CNN would never deliberately misrepresent someone or something.
And in this case they didn't. thomst got himself all excited about CNBC's headline, confused CNN & CNBC, and took himself off the rails on a CNN rant. It's an easy mistake to make, what with the 'C' and the 'N' and all. Every major news outlet has at times been guilty of misleading headlines, but on this topic I can't even find a CNN story much less one that demonstrates thomst's accusations.
Well that's one affirmative to the question I asked, so I guess recreational use of public transport exists. I'm still not sure I'd use the word "abuse" or worry about it becoming a major problem. If seats taken by sight-seers displace people trying to get to work, it'll be a concern.
The link you can't seem to locate IS IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY.
There are 2 links in the summary. One to cnbc.com and one to mediaite.com. The link to the CNN story that you're so excited about IS NOT IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. It's telling that you've yet to share it.
I glanced at CNN and didn't see this, but maybe I missed it. Either way a link would be helpful if your making arguments like this.
The link(s) you demand ARE IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. Try actually reading it.
The link AC asked for and that you're railing about IS NOT IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. You're bitching about CNN posting a misleading headline. I'm starting to think you invented CNN's story for a chance to bag on them. I'm not saying that CNN has never had a misleading headline, but I am saying they've got an excellent record of getting the facts straight and there is no CNN link in the summary. Try actually reading it.
I would LOVE to see an example of CNN lying. Just one. One link to a story they've got up with lies in it. I'd even settle for an example of them doubling down on misinformation instead of correcting themselves when a mistake was made. I really doubt you can provide one. You might start here.
Regarding CNN's story on this topic that they're apparently misrepresenting so badly, I can't find it. I'm starting to think thomst just pulled it out of his ass. Does anyone have a link to the CNN story everyone's bitching about?
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That sure sounded like I was giving advice. Import and use illegal drugs at your own peril. When the authorities shut down 2 of the biggest dark marketplaces several months ago, they first ran one for a month.
I'm not trying to be a smart ass here but have you been able to do this with bitcoin?
Are you serious? Create a Bitcoin wallet. Install the Tor browser. Search for Dream Market. Order whatever the fuck you want. Ketamine seems to be popular; there are plenty of sources for cocaine; LSD ships trivially through the mail; plenty more.
In the words of Frank Zappa while exploring the age-old question, "Why does it hurt when I pee?":
I got it from the toilet seat. It jumped right up 'n grabbed my meat.
At least that's what I tell my wife.
Who uses cheese slices on pizza? "Grated" seems like the only reasonable option. Admittedly, I've never TRIED putting cheese slices on pizza, but it sounds like a terrible idea.
You could have probably found this in less time than it took to ask. There's lots of neat stuff on Wikipedia. Give it a chance.
We all knowed what you meant.
If that's what you're into. I was thinking more like drugs, but you do you.
Bitcoin may not be tangible, but it can be traded for all kinds of great stuff that you just can't get in stores.
I do think that people who use illegal and/or non-prescribed drugs are personally and mentally weak.
Square. Anyone who didn't try pot in college is someone I don't understand. And for the people who tried it and decided it improved their quality of life? Toke on, laws be damned. Maybe when I need someone to judge me I'll visit your mountaintop.
If you can't deal with your life without using drugs, there is something wrong with you...
I won't entirely disagree, but that does imply that there's "something wrong" with just about everybody. A perfectly healthy body shouldn't NEED aspirin. It should produce everything it needs. But, aspirin's good for some people. Some people just find their morning more pleasant with a cup of coffee or a cigarette. Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, THC, Prozac, Lipitor, cocaine, Viagra, Xanax, these are all drugs that enjoy popularity. Sugar's kind of on the fence and factors in heavily to the average American diet. Maybe when you said "drugs" you meant the "drugs D.A.R.E. warned me about", but drugs is drugs. The fact that the fed classifies pot as more dangerous than coke should tell you they don't know WTF they're talking about.
You misspelled "cancer merchant". Best announced whilst pelting your target with cigarettes.
"We are here and we are primitive" is actually a dumb message to transmit into the cosmos.
So what? Can you imagine how ground shaking it would be if we received that message? "We are here and we are primitive" can be translated to "You are not alone."
Get 'em while they are young...
Well yeah, a consumer's a consumer. Kids steer $$ too so their data's valuable. If we keep down this road, I'm afraid we'll start seeing video games marketed toward children that INTENTIONALLY try to get them hooked.
But we aren't actually sending out that frequency either. What if everyone is listening and no one is transmitting?
We've got a new satellite blaring David Bowie into the void. Does that count?
I'm assuming that you realize you linked to the same Wikipedia article that I did? Yeah, I've seen it. I can't find a link there to a story full of lies or an example of them doubling down on misinformation. Can you?
I am not sure why you have such an insistence of a link to a story when most of CNN is a broadcast.
Because their stories are edited for accuracy. Their broadcast is fallible people doing their best. They're careful, but an occasional mistake is inevitable and isn't terribly interesting as long as it's handled appropriately.
Sorry but just because they issue a large number of retractions on their written stories doesn't mean they're trustworthy.
I think we'll disagree on the definition of "large number". I've seen what I consider "few" retractions considering the amount of information they convey. Issuing retractions when they've made a mistake makes them a whole lot more trustworthy than the idiot that keeps screaming "FAKE NEWS" because honest reporting makes him look bad.
I can point out instances where they have lied (as I did) but that will not satisfy your "post a link with a lie".
No it won't. I don't even see an instance of lying - I think Cuomo believed what he said when he said it. I'd be just as happy with an example where they made a mistake (like Cuomo's ridiculous statement) and then tried to back it up instead of correcting themselves. "Somebody made a mistake on camera" isn't that exciting. If it appeared that they were genuinely trying to mislead the public it would be an issue.
Might I suggest you try using that google thingy people talk about using to search for things?
That's why I linked here. It covers most of the usual complaints. If it was so easy to find an example like I asked for, I expect you would have shared one.
...Chris Cuomo telling us during the election that it is illegal...
CNN never published a story saying it was illegal to read Wikileaks. Chris Cuomo did say something to that effect on camera and should have been corrected.
...one of my favorites is the "White men account for 69% of violent crimes."
Did you read this favorite story you linked to? It says, "Whites account for 69% of those arrested for crimes." The quote you posted about violent crime came from the comments section. It didn't come from CNN; it came from JImR978. If we're digging for inaccuracies in comments from the public, we're going to be busy.
I didn't even consider the homeless. Now I feel bad - That's definitely a concern. Agree that if it caused a problem, it may initiate efforts to give the homeless a better option to stay warm than the bus. Could be a positive depending on your position on letting the poor freeze..
I'm not going to watch that at work, but I'm assuming that's Chris Cuomo saying that only media outlets could legally read that stuff. That's stupid and inaccurate. It's not a link to a story with lies or an example of them backing up misinformation, but that is an instance where they should have corrected Cuomo's statement and I don't think they did.
"Cruising" was a popular thing to do when I was in high school, but it was exclusively in private vehicles. "Cruising" in a bus seems even sillier than doing it in a car.
CNN would never deliberately misrepresent someone or something.
And in this case they didn't. thomst got himself all excited about CNBC's headline, confused CNN & CNBC, and took himself off the rails on a CNN rant. It's an easy mistake to make, what with the 'C' and the 'N' and all. Every major news outlet has at times been guilty of misleading headlines, but on this topic I can't even find a CNN story much less one that demonstrates thomst's accusations.
Well that's one affirmative to the question I asked, so I guess recreational use of public transport exists. I'm still not sure I'd use the word "abuse" or worry about it becoming a major problem. If seats taken by sight-seers displace people trying to get to work, it'll be a concern.
The link you can't seem to locate IS IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY.
There are 2 links in the summary. One to cnbc.com and one to mediaite.com. The link to the CNN story that you're so excited about IS NOT IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. It's telling that you've yet to share it.
I glanced at CNN and didn't see this, but maybe I missed it. Either way a link would be helpful if your making arguments like this.
The link(s) you demand ARE IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. Try actually reading it.
The link AC asked for and that you're railing about IS NOT IN THE FUCKING SUMMARY. You're bitching about CNN posting a misleading headline. I'm starting to think you invented CNN's story for a chance to bag on them. I'm not saying that CNN has never had a misleading headline, but I am saying they've got an excellent record of getting the facts straight and there is no CNN link in the summary. Try actually reading it.
...if it's free, then people abuse it (taking it for granted)...
Abuse it? Are you suggesting that people are going to start taking public transportation just for fun without anywhere to go?
That's the ONLY reason? I'm also dissuaded by the fact that my car starts and stops closer to where I want to be.
CNN would NEVER lie.
I would LOVE to see an example of CNN lying. Just one. One link to a story they've got up with lies in it. I'd even settle for an example of them doubling down on misinformation instead of correcting themselves when a mistake was made. I really doubt you can provide one. You might start here.
Regarding CNN's story on this topic that they're apparently misrepresenting so badly, I can't find it. I'm starting to think thomst just pulled it out of his ass. Does anyone have a link to the CNN story everyone's bitching about?