Yes, sitting still, not speaking unless asked, focus on the art/appearance of things, rather than the mechanics, little experimentation for fear of failure, emotional bullying as punishment. Very important to note, this applies continuously throughout the whole of the long school day - recess (such as it is), lunch, moving between classes, and even gym. In elementary school this is particularly hard for young boys who need a physical outlet and bond in a more rough-and tumble way. This not a motivating environment for boys, and the absence of role models does not help, either.
Paying attention in class and getting their work done begs the question of the definition of "attention" and "work". We should start there.
Absolutely! As an immigrant from a Commonwealth country with a "traditional" education system, with two sons in the US system, I see this clearly.
My boys are now in high school, and my observations so far:
Elementary school: 100% female teachers, male janitor Middle school: 90% female teachers, male custodian and gym teacher High school: 80% female teachers, male custodian, coach and principal!
The female teachers certainly expect the boys to conform to the girls' type of behavior - plenty emails from teacher to confirm this.
The beauty of an internet search is that you often get some unexpected results. Some of these results lead you to new things, which is very desirable. This is (was?) particularly true for Google.
This dumbing-down bodes ill for them, as I am detecting a trend.
On the other side, we have the rest of the world, where copyright does not exist or cannot be practically enforced. Where people in the industry really have to hustle and be creative to make a dime.
Which paradigm will prevail? My bet is on the open, crowd-sourced concept. A Korean Psy going Gangnam will become the mainstream (how many DCMA takedowns has he issued?) and the locked-down Americans will fade to obscurity. Your children are going to grow up listening to world music and watching Bollywood for this reason. The Beatles will pass them by because Apple and Apple took so long to come to their senses.
Absolutely. SA is staffed by a bunch of luddites. Most articles are about impending environmental catastrophe, which can only be averted by moving back to caves. And if we don't move back to caves, then our hubris will result in us having to move to caves. They have lost the plot.
No single country or organization can be trusted with the internet. That is why there have to be multiple organizations and protocols that function in parallel. If one gets captured by vested interests, then the alternatives keep going.
Your car analogy only works if it is taken to be crushed, while you have to pay a fortune and wait months and years for the opportunity to haul away the scrap metal.
Oh, and then it turns out that it wasn't really a fire hydrant, just a dog pissoir.
I have in front of me almost exactly the same letter from American Express regarding arbitration.
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"Tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. The robber baron’s cruelty (and) cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- CS Lewis
most people tend to be reasonable with freely offered services.
Yes, most people are responsible. It is that other small percentage that is the problem.
I submit that the unreasonable percentage is vanishingly small. I am sick and tired of the child molester trope. If all systems were open (and mine has been wide open for years), then we would not be discussing this nonsense. Grow a pair, America!
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Can this system be patented: Not criminalizing people for liberating data because is it already free?
I know that Switzerland has very clever patent clerks.
"We fought for freedom and all we got was democracy"
- Pieter-Dirk Uys
Your common sense explains why you are forced to be an AC. Pretty sad.
"Abundance of caution" Man, that covers a lot of idiocracy!
Yes, sitting still, not speaking unless asked, focus on the art/appearance of things, rather than the mechanics, little experimentation for fear of failure, emotional bullying as punishment. Very important to note, this applies continuously throughout the whole of the long school day - recess (such as it is), lunch, moving between classes, and even gym. In elementary school this is particularly hard for young boys who need a physical outlet and bond in a more rough-and tumble way. This not a motivating environment for boys, and the absence of role models does not help, either.
Paying attention in class and getting their work done begs the question of the definition of "attention" and "work". We should start there.
And I'm of the opinion that Manning will be the winner.
Absolutely! As an immigrant from a Commonwealth country with a "traditional" education system, with two sons in the US system, I see this clearly.
My boys are now in high school, and my observations so far:
Elementary school: 100% female teachers, male janitor
Middle school: 90% female teachers, male custodian and gym teacher
High school: 80% female teachers, male custodian, coach and principal!
The female teachers certainly expect the boys to conform to the girls' type of behavior - plenty emails from teacher to confirm this.
Peace!
If I reach the 90's, that's what I want!
South Carolina has the largest number of nuclear facilities and radioactive waste in the USA.
Washington DC has the largest number of lawyers.
South Carolina won the toss and had first choice.
If you don't wish to enjoy those benefits, you are free to go somewhere like Somalia, where you won't be burdened with them...
If you are a US citizen, moving to Somalia will make no difference - you will still be liable for federal taxes, even though you receive no benefits.
The beauty of an internet search is that you often get some unexpected results. Some of these results lead you to new things, which is very desirable. This is (was?) particularly true for Google.
This dumbing-down bodes ill for them, as I am detecting a trend.
We are in the middle of a huge, global experiment. One the one side we have the American model of almost infinite copyright, fiercely defended by the RIAA and MPAA middlemen, who load on extra costs while a pittance goes to the artists – see http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-08-27/entertainment/bs-ae-sugarman-film-20120824_1_strydom-royalty-checks-music-industry for an example.
On the other side, we have the rest of the world, where copyright does not exist or cannot be practically enforced. Where people in the industry really have to hustle and be creative to make a dime.
Which paradigm will prevail? My bet is on the open, crowd-sourced concept. A Korean Psy going Gangnam will become the mainstream (how many DCMA takedowns has he issued?) and the locked-down Americans will fade to obscurity. Your children are going to grow up listening to world music and watching Bollywood for this reason. The Beatles will pass them by because Apple and Apple took so long to come to their senses.
http://www.freakonomics.com/2011/04/14/does-college-still-matter-and-other-freak-y-questions-answered-full-transcript/
Absolutely. SA is staffed by a bunch of luddites. Most articles are about impending environmental catastrophe, which can only be averted by moving back to caves. And if we don't move back to caves, then our hubris will result in us having to move to caves. They have lost the plot.
"...national laws ... don't apply to people currently residing or visiting a different country.
If you are a US citizen, permanently domiciled in another country, you are still subject to US taxes. The USA is the only country to do this.
No single country or organization can be trusted with the internet. That is why there have to be multiple organizations and protocols that function in parallel. If one gets captured by vested interests, then the alternatives keep going.
Your car analogy only works if it is taken to be crushed, while you have to pay a fortune and wait months and years for the opportunity to haul away the scrap metal.
Oh, and then it turns out that it wasn't really a fire hydrant, just a dog pissoir.
Due process, what an archaic concept!
This kind of law enforcement behavior eradicates any lingering sympathy I might have had for the "copyright holders."
I have in front of me almost exactly the same letter from American Express regarding arbitration.
"Tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. The robber baron’s cruelty (and) cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- CS Lewis
Have a chat with Kim Dotcom.
Retire in New Zealand.
Just what we need on /. - a computer analogy to explain cars.
Why should you have the right to do maintenance on a car that you probably do not own outright?
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/10/29/supreme-court-grapples-with-copyright-law-and-the-resale-trade/
Amazon loves this complicated and convoluted system - it raises the barriers to entry of competition.
most people tend to be reasonable with freely offered services.
Yes, most people are responsible. It is that other small percentage that is the problem.
I submit that the unreasonable percentage is vanishingly small. I am sick and tired of the child molester trope. If all systems were open (and mine has been wide open for years), then we would not be discussing this nonsense. Grow a pair, America!
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