When 3D technology gets to the point where the screen is essentially like looking out a window, then I would find it worth getting, and I don't think we'll be seeing anything like that for many years.
I saw it over 20 years ago at an IMAX somewhere on the US west coast. Polarized light + polarized lenses is all it takes, and looks as realistic as looking out a window.
The problem with all the "modern" attempts at it are they (a) are trying to be more complicated so they can patent it, and (b) are using special effects like throwing crap at the screen, which is distracting. (a) will hopefully go away as companies just say "fuck it" and make cheap patent-free 3D implementations, and (b) will hopefully go away when 3D is as commonplace as color TVs.
Kingdoms of Amalur had R.A. Salvatore doing the writing and Todd McFarlane and it ended up being pretty mediocre all around. Being consistent even with talent is hard.
...so they had two near-talentless hacks who got lucky with one big character working together, and you think it's odd that what they came up with was mediocre?
I think Zen Magnets (and most of the others) only have silver colored ones. Buckyballs come in many different colors
My understanding is that it's because the colored coatings are pretty much crap for longevity - the metal + dye combination leaves the coating brittle and it comes off too easily. (I own 6 different colors of BuckyBalls, and can totally believe these claims - the colored ones I have lost their coating faster than the plain ones.) Zen Magnets haven't wanted to sacrifice their quality just to put out more colors.
So, you can show a picture of yourself with an "I voted" sticker, and you can type up a list of every single thing you voted on, and how you voted, but somehow a picture (that says it all faster) is illegal. Sure, that makes a lot of sense...
If you can prove how you voted, to anybody, you can demonstrate to some interested third party that you voted the way they wanted you to. Which means you could sell your vote, or be coerced into voting a certain way.
So, you're saying that Congress wants exclusive rights to vote-selling?
From what it sounds like, basically the entire US economy would shut down overnight. Everyone from WalMart down to the local mom-and-pop coffee shop would have to get licenses for every single thing they sell before they could continue business.
Only non-First Sale items, which would cut Wal-Mart and most mom-and-pops out of any trouble; these items were purchased from the manufacturer or a distributor for the express purpose of resale, and the manufacturer/distributor was fully aware of this when sold to the store. This court case only covers an item resold after being bought by a consumer (whether resold by the consumer or a store).
The AC said it would be ruled to only apply to commercial sales. [...] I doubt they would go after junkyard owners unless they started making enough money that it looked enticing.
If you are a business and sell something, it's considered a commercial sale. Every type of store I listed would have nearly 100% of their business fall under this law. As for making enough money that it would be enticing; used cassette/CD sales, used VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray sales, and used video game sales would almost instantly be destroyed by the copyright holders - the **AA and similar ilk have been trying to kill used sales for decades, and if this gets past the SCOTUS, they'll finally have what they need to do it. And you can be sure the **AAs would force it into a whitelist situation ASAP, which effectively kills all used sales of almost everything.
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When 3D technology gets to the point where the screen is essentially like looking out a window, then I would find it worth getting, and I don't think we'll be seeing anything like that for many years.
I saw it over 20 years ago at an IMAX somewhere on the US west coast. Polarized light + polarized lenses is all it takes, and looks as realistic as looking out a window.
The problem with all the "modern" attempts at it are they (a) are trying to be more complicated so they can patent it, and (b) are using special effects like throwing crap at the screen, which is distracting. (a) will hopefully go away as companies just say "fuck it" and make cheap patent-free 3D implementations, and (b) will hopefully go away when 3D is as commonplace as color TVs.
I can't tell if this is a car analogy or not.
I don't think so ... I'm fairly certain there was something about hot grits, Natalie Portman, and/or GNAA in there.
Big names mean little.
Kingdoms of Amalur had R.A. Salvatore doing the writing and Todd McFarlane and it ended up being pretty mediocre all around. Being consistent even with talent is hard.
...so they had two near-talentless hacks who got lucky with one big character working together, and you think it's odd that what they came up with was mediocre?
IMO, MS is not a software company. It is an abuse company that uses selling software as a way of delivering abuse.
MS is an abuse company? But I was looking for an argument.
*WOOSH*
I blame the parents.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster forgives you for your oversight.
When they took the 5th amendment, I was silent because I was innocent.
Sorry. Once they take the fifth amendment away, you're no longer allowed to stay silent.
Make it Ho.
RTS would be sued or prosecuted like any other accused pirate.
Told their IP address looks funny, and they need to pay $$$ or have their internet cut off?
I think Zen Magnets (and most of the others) only have silver colored ones. Buckyballs come in many different colors
My understanding is that it's because the colored coatings are pretty much crap for longevity - the metal + dye combination leaves the coating brittle and it comes off too easily. (I own 6 different colors of BuckyBalls, and can totally believe these claims - the colored ones I have lost their coating faster than the plain ones.) Zen Magnets haven't wanted to sacrifice their quality just to put out more colors.
Zen Magnets hasn't yet caved to the CPSC.
Congress doesn't elect the President.
No, but they vote on lots and lots of other stuff, and get "contributions" for it.
if somebody paid me to vote a certain way, I'd photograph the ballot, then I'd spoil it and ask for a new ballot
...or photograph a blank ballot, and use photoshop.
So, you can show a picture of yourself with an "I voted" sticker, and you can type up a list of every single thing you voted on, and how you voted, but somehow a picture (that says it all faster) is illegal. Sure, that makes a lot of sense...
If you can prove how you voted, to anybody, you can demonstrate to some interested third party that you voted the way they wanted you to. Which means you could sell your vote, or be coerced into voting a certain way.
So, you're saying that Congress wants exclusive rights to vote-selling?
Which part of the word "twenty-four" includes "teen" again?
You're right, it's one 'e' short.
I be summonin' ye Dark Magician Wench in face down position. Yarrr!
Too bad they didn't use that extra time to abort...
Almost Zero huh? Explain the two phone calls we received offering to pay us $28 to vote for Obama.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Video Did it.
Video: "That radio star was dead when I got there!"
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Xenon R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
From what it sounds like, basically the entire US economy would shut down overnight. Everyone from WalMart down to the local mom-and-pop coffee shop would have to get licenses for every single thing they sell before they could continue business.
Only non-First Sale items, which would cut Wal-Mart and most mom-and-pops out of any trouble; these items were purchased from the manufacturer or a distributor for the express purpose of resale, and the manufacturer/distributor was fully aware of this when sold to the store. This court case only covers an item resold after being bought by a consumer (whether resold by the consumer or a store).
The AC said it would be ruled to only apply to commercial sales. [...] I doubt they would go after junkyard owners unless they started making enough money that it looked enticing.
If you are a business and sell something, it's considered a commercial sale. Every type of store I listed would have nearly 100% of their business fall under this law. As for making enough money that it would be enticing; used cassette/CD sales, used VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray sales, and used video game sales would almost instantly be destroyed by the copyright holders - the **AA and similar ilk have been trying to kill used sales for decades, and if this gets past the SCOTUS, they'll finally have what they need to do it. And you can be sure the **AAs would force it into a whitelist situation ASAP, which effectively kills all used sales of almost everything.
... you honestly think corporations would limit themselves to that interpretation?