I suspect such movies would be nothing more than jokes someone else already made, that weren't really funny the first time anyway. They may be entertaining to somebody, but not people I'd want to invite to my parties.
There's one underlying problem with your argument - nobody forces anybody to buy anything. You can always put forth the point of view that since there aren't always alternatives you are "forced" in a way, but the truth is we aren't talking about anything vital here, just convenient. This means there is always the choice to not use the software or service or what have you. Really, really, really wanting something is not the same as being forced to use it.
As soon as you're forced to purchase a cell phone, or cable service, or satellite service, then I'll agree it's despicable. Since absolutely no one is forced to do so, however, I'm sticking with whiny bitch.
I won't bother to address the slippery slope grocery store bullshit aside from this derision. Consider your opinion sneered at.
I believe you have thirty days to return the phone and cancel the contract without the early termination charges, which brings this back firmly into the land of whiny bitch.
From AT&T's website:
Cancellations/Early Termination Fee: An Early Termination Fee of $175 may be assessed against you in the event that you terminate your Wireless Service Agreement and/or selected plan before the expiration of its term. For Service activated on or after May 25, 2008, the Early Termination Fee will be reduced by $5.00 for each full month toward your minimum term that you complete. You may cancel your service, for any reason and without incurring the Early Termination Fee, within thirty (30) days of signing your Wireless Service Agreement, PROVIDED, however, that if you cancel service you will remain responsible for any service fees and charges incurred. If you cancel within three (3) days of signing your Wireless Service Agreement, you will be entitled to a refund of your activation fee, if any. If you exercise this option, you may be required to return devices and associated accessories purchased in connection with your Wireless Service Agreement.
"Bloated" is one of the most overused words on this site. It no longer has any meaning here, except as a generic insult. It's basically the equivalent of disagreeing with someone's opinion and calling them stupid. It's just something to say when you can't think of anything reasonable or intelligent.
You get 10 calls on a weekly basis from people who can't send you a picture? Do your friends have the memory of a goldfish? Or perhaps you hand out your number on street corners? I'm dying to know.
It seems like there are three types of people who post on Apple stories:
1) People who are unquestioning fans of Apple, who ignore logic and reason in an impassioned attempt to defend the company they love (which will never love them back.)
2) People who are unquestioning foes of Apple, who ignore logic and reason in an impassioned attempt to attack the company the loathe (which doesn't care that they exist.)
3) Me, amused by all the stupidity aroused by something so trivial.
Porn=entertainment. Trying to play it off as something shady or bad or evil or whatever just marginalizes sexual feelings that are normal and natural.
The self-esteem bit just makes me laugh, coming on the heels of trying to painting sex workers with the "foolish and desperate" brush. Not everyone fits your preconceptions.
Maybe with the crappy earphones you get on an iPhone it's harder to hear what tune is playing!
On that note, they really need to include that 8A83E3 chip so we can't accidentally plug in a competitor's earphones and be hindered by superior sound quality!:)
The bashing at the end made it obvious. I'm all about receiving the clear signals people are sending.
I'm pretty sure the point is much simpler: if you don't like the restrictions on a given piece of hardware that no one is forcing you to buy, don't buy it. Bitching in public isn't really an effective option.
I do like the bitching, though. It makes me laugh.
People are going to have to start realizing, one of these days, that Firefly just wasn't all that great in the general sense. Sure, there's a hardcore cadre of geeks who loved it, but it was a trite space western that didn't really do anything worthwhile for mass audiences.
Sorry, I know that's heresy around here, but it's been years. It's time to face the facts.
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I shudder in anticipation of the mighty fresno police descending upon my apk-impersonation factory.
Where does virginity come in? Rape is assault. Responding to an assault with force is A-OK by me. You don't like that, don't attack me or anyone I care about.
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I suspect such movies would be nothing more than jokes someone else already made, that weren't really funny the first time anyway. They may be entertaining to somebody, but not people I'd want to invite to my parties.
Luckily for the American political system, you also just programmed an electronic Democrat.
There's one underlying problem with your argument - nobody forces anybody to buy anything. You can always put forth the point of view that since there aren't always alternatives you are "forced" in a way, but the truth is we aren't talking about anything vital here, just convenient. This means there is always the choice to not use the software or service or what have you. Really, really, really wanting something is not the same as being forced to use it.
I'm with you on the Internet largely running on free software. Could be most, I'm not sure on that, but it's definitely a significant percentage.
You lost me with the music and movies, though. Could you elaborate?
I would consider my opinion refuted, but you didn't actually pull it off. You just whined and bitched more. I now consider my opinion reinforced.
Good luck trying to regulate the human nature out of humans. I'll be waiting for you to report success.
As soon as you're forced to purchase a cell phone, or cable service, or satellite service, then I'll agree it's despicable. Since absolutely no one is forced to do so, however, I'm sticking with whiny bitch.
I won't bother to address the slippery slope grocery store bullshit aside from this derision. Consider your opinion sneered at.
I believe you have thirty days to return the phone and cancel the contract without the early termination charges, which brings this back firmly into the land of whiny bitch.
From AT&T's website:
Your limited imagination is not my problem.
"Bloated" is one of the most overused words on this site. It no longer has any meaning here, except as a generic insult. It's basically the equivalent of disagreeing with someone's opinion and calling them stupid. It's just something to say when you can't think of anything reasonable or intelligent.
You get 10 calls on a weekly basis from people who can't send you a picture? Do your friends have the memory of a goldfish? Or perhaps you hand out your number on street corners? I'm dying to know.
It seems like there are three types of people who post on Apple stories:
1) People who are unquestioning fans of Apple, who ignore logic and reason in an impassioned attempt to defend the company they love (which will never love them back.)
2) People who are unquestioning foes of Apple, who ignore logic and reason in an impassioned attempt to attack the company the loathe (which doesn't care that they exist.)
3) Me, amused by all the stupidity aroused by something so trivial.
Now all Palm has to do is catch up to where Apple was with usability 20 years ago and the cycle is complete.
How about this - they don't need an excuse, they offer it so they set the terms. You don't like the terms? Don't get it.
So much simpler when you take the entitled attitude out of the equation.
Porn=entertainment. Trying to play it off as something shady or bad or evil or whatever just marginalizes sexual feelings that are normal and natural.
The self-esteem bit just makes me laugh, coming on the heels of trying to painting sex workers with the "foolish and desperate" brush. Not everyone fits your preconceptions.
The bashing at the end made it obvious. I'm all about receiving the clear signals people are sending.
I'm pretty sure the point is much simpler: if you don't like the restrictions on a given piece of hardware that no one is forcing you to buy, don't buy it. Bitching in public isn't really an effective option.
I do like the bitching, though. It makes me laugh.
Click the headphone button twice to skip to the next track, three times for the previous track.
I'm not sure why I bothered responding, though. It's pretty obvious you just wanted to get a quick bash in.
People are going to have to start realizing, one of these days, that Firefly just wasn't all that great in the general sense. Sure, there's a hardcore cadre of geeks who loved it, but it was a trite space western that didn't really do anything worthwhile for mass audiences.
Sorry, I know that's heresy around here, but it's been years. It's time to face the facts.
I shudder in anticipation of the mighty fresno police descending upon my apk-impersonation factory.
We'll try to get a daily executive summary of all changes on the Internet delivered under your rock ASAP.
You're still going? I kinda like your sense of purpose. It's admirable, if wasted.
We oughta meet for coffee, crazy people seem to like me a lot.
Where does virginity come in? Rape is assault. Responding to an assault with force is A-OK by me. You don't like that, don't attack me or anyone I care about.
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Wow, you have a lot of time on your hands.