Read TFS again. They're trying to build a better wall, and so would need to test said wall. Hence, the replica. This isn't about why they did or didn't need it in the past, but why they need it in the future. You want to beat them up over the security breaches, and when they try to fix it, beat them up over what they need to fix it?
It's not a practical weapon, and no one sees it as a threat, hence the almost complete lack of laws in the U.S. Even in WWII, it had limited use. No one wanted to be the one carrying either, since you became a target of enemy fire with an explosive backpack on. This thing is also incredibly dangerous for the user as well; just look at the protective gear in the video. Sure, it's whacky and unnecessary for most people (some people need a portable flamethrower for clearing land on large properties, but that doesn't seem to be the marketing here). But some people might say the same about your hobbies and spending habits. Let bygones be bygones.
What happened to America the Free? Is there really a danger of someone using a flamethrower as a weapon, despite it NEVER happening before? It's not a practical weapon. If we're going to outlaw things based on how dangerous is it regardless of actual threat, let's start with trebuchets.
Sorry, but password complexity matters a great deal. When a website's passwords get hacked, they're going to compare hashes and find all the easiest ones first (password, hunter2, 123456, etc). If yours is 15 characters of random letters, numbers, etc, yours will not get cracked first. Now, if someone like the NSA is targeting YOU, then it doesn't matter how complex it is; it will get cracked. But in a list of 5,000,000 passwords, having a complex password can help make sure yours is not one of those cracked.
No, they don't double every year or two. If they did, they'd already be past the moon. They do follow a scale-free distribution, whereas intuition probably makes you think it's a bell-curve. While they're preparing for a tsunami as big as the last one, they forget that before the last big one they were preparing for one as big as the one before it.
The military takes a hard stand on Operations Security (OPSEC), with annual refresher training for every member. There are numerous rules in place regarding use of personal information and posters everwhere reminding everyone of good OPSEC practices. That said, you can't tell a soldier he can't have a Facebook page, and it wouldn't be enforceable anyway.
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Read TFS again. They're trying to build a better wall, and so would need to test said wall. Hence, the replica. This isn't about why they did or didn't need it in the past, but why they need it in the future. You want to beat them up over the security breaches, and when they try to fix it, beat them up over what they need to fix it?
Intelligence agencies cancel programs all the time. Or do you think every program ever started is still going on?
And yet, the people who study this for a living disagree with you. Weird, right?
It's not a practical weapon, and no one sees it as a threat, hence the almost complete lack of laws in the U.S. Even in WWII, it had limited use. No one wanted to be the one carrying either, since you became a target of enemy fire with an explosive backpack on. This thing is also incredibly dangerous for the user as well; just look at the protective gear in the video. Sure, it's whacky and unnecessary for most people (some people need a portable flamethrower for clearing land on large properties, but that doesn't seem to be the marketing here). But some people might say the same about your hobbies and spending habits. Let bygones be bygones.
What happened to America the Free? Is there really a danger of someone using a flamethrower as a weapon, despite it NEVER happening before? It's not a practical weapon. If we're going to outlaw things based on how dangerous is it regardless of actual threat, let's start with trebuchets.
It's legal in all states except MD and CA. There generally hasn't been a big problem with drive-by flamethrowings.
I was planning on putting some Hyperbolic Upgrade Stickers on it, but I may also put a Spaceballs sticker on it now.
Indeed, once something is made illegal, no one ever does it again!
Sorry, but password complexity matters a great deal. When a website's passwords get hacked, they're going to compare hashes and find all the easiest ones first (password, hunter2, 123456, etc). If yours is 15 characters of random letters, numbers, etc, yours will not get cracked first. Now, if someone like the NSA is targeting YOU, then it doesn't matter how complex it is; it will get cracked. But in a list of 5,000,000 passwords, having a complex password can help make sure yours is not one of those cracked.
Of course it's strong! That's why I use it for my luggage!
Yeah, the Dutch are known for being very good water tighteners.
No, they don't double every year or two. If they did, they'd already be past the moon. They do follow a scale-free distribution, whereas intuition probably makes you think it's a bell-curve. While they're preparing for a tsunami as big as the last one, they forget that before the last big one they were preparing for one as big as the one before it.
Hey, we all accidentally a word now and then. Don't a cow!
Rule 34. No exceptions.
The universe is under no obligation to make sense to a bunch of shaved apes.
I bet no one ever accused you of thinking big.
All you need is sensors, a computer powerful enough to correlate it, and software that can reduce it to usable data.
You make it sound so easy!
Sounds reasonable. If hacking anyone they feel like it keeps me free, so much the better.
You'd like to publicly hear the NSA's investigation the same day the news hits? And if they don't then what, the NSA is in league with ISIS?
The military takes a hard stand on Operations Security (OPSEC), with annual refresher training for every member. There are numerous rules in place regarding use of personal information and posters everwhere reminding everyone of good OPSEC practices. That said, you can't tell a soldier he can't have a Facebook page, and it wouldn't be enforceable anyway.
Notice they're not dumb enough to go after Corporal Punishment.
Geez, don't get your doxen in a box.
Thanks for quoting TFS, right out of the second link. What would slashdot be without your insightful commentary?
, my pr0n erased,
NOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooo!
Apple had the most profitable quarter ever recently and is the most profitable company in the world. How do you do that without heavy markup?