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  1. Re:Que the False Narratives on Misunderstanding of Prior Art May Have Led to Apple-Samsung Verdict · · Score: 1

    Your examples are nauseating. How about you use a real world example?
    In fact, this very case show why you are wrong. The persons 'every day' knowledge was WRONG.

    If the opposing side doesn't present an argument to a point in the case it is not up to you to create an imaginary argument.

    What if I said, well it's common Knowledge that God is real, and god can grant wishes, therefore God could grant someone the power to fly away like superman one time.. if he had enough faith.

  2. Re:Cheapter and easier on Russia Wants a Hypersonic Bomber · · Score: 2

    "I think not."
    Think again.

    You'r mistake is thinking it would be 1 plane. It would be several located around the world, always in operation.

    A space platform is an easy as hell target to hit, and you can't keep it secret.

  3. Re:Shit Editors on Ask Slashdot: Is the Rise of Skeuomorphic User Interfaces a Problem? · · Score: 1

    If you don't already know what the primary term for an article is, I don't want you posting about the item anyways because you have no experience with it.
    Live-like? That's just stupid.

  4. Re:Shit Editors on Ask Slashdot: Is the Rise of Skeuomorphic User Interfaces a Problem? · · Score: 1

    Your complaint is about a poorly implemented Skeumorph.

  5. Never say on NASA's Kepler Discovers Multiple Planets Orbiting a Pair of Stars · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "Pun Intended". Either people get it, or they don't. It's not clever if you have to point it out.

  6. Re:Kinda suprised myself on How Apple Killed the Linux Desktop · · Score: 1

    "Not for you" and "Bad design" Aren't the same thing.
    How is USB 3 going to hit parity without anyone putting them in devices? BTW, I think any modern MB comes with USB3. Do you think there is a change USB won't take off? IT's not like a new standard Apple is pushing.

    Your lack of understanding isn't someone else being stupid.

    I don't even own a Mac, but you post lacks any semblance of logic.

  7. Re:False is even worse on Don't Build a Database of Ruin · · Score: 1

    No, it's a future of people realizing the data is useless. Just like we're moving to a future where no one will care what stupid shit you posted on facebook.

  8. I like how on Don't Build a Database of Ruin · · Score: 1

    he doesn't dwell on the large mistakes these analytics make.

  9. Re:why not give the kid a choice? on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: -1, Troll

    well, god luck getting a 16 year old to make a ration decisions. You're just a coward who has condemned his son to higher risk with cancer, disease becasoe of an emotional belief.

    You are a BAD father.

  10. Re:I call bullshit... on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 0

    That's not a circumcision issue, it's a bad Dr. issue.

    " women do not have any say in this topic of discussion,"
    Because they are stupid and can't read data?

    You're an idiot.

  11. Re:I call bullshit... on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1

    Oh what a nice piece of no evidence emotional based trash. A worthless anecdote that in no way supports any position.

    Female circumcision have no benefits and a lot of down side, unlike make circumcision, you fuck twad.

    No, I suggest you actual read science.

    If the hospital screwed up, it isn't a circumcision issue. It's a procedural issue.

    I'll stick with science and not scary emotional anecdote.

  12. Re:Limerick break! on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1

    If the best argument you have is a limerick and a disingenuous view of the situation then, Fuck You, you Ignorant piece of trash.
    .

  13. Re:The problem isn't circumcision on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 0

    Because it doesn't work out, as shown by all the examples of that not working out.

    Anti Circ is another 'cause' based on ignorance. It's emotional based, and full of idiots getting uncheck air time. Another examples of how Oprah et al is harming people.

  14. Re:Why do they do this in the US? on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 0

    "The medical benefits are dubious, "
    no, they aren't. They are sound. And have been shown over and over again. Kellogg was a nut.

    "Either way condoms and HPV vaccinations are far, far, far, far more effective and appropriate."
    thank you for dictating what is appropriate, even if it is contrary to a lot of really good studies.

    "outweighed by increased rates of female infection rates"
    wow, you ARE ignorant.

  15. Re:I call BS on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 2

    A) Please learn statistics. It's not like the 90% over rides the 50%
    B) Then there is the risk when you want to get someone pregnant. Risk to you, and risk to the women.

    Condoms don't stop the [penile cancer, and other diseases.

    You might as well be against hand washing and vaccines.

  16. Re:I call BS on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: -1, Troll

    " One can control STDs simply by, you know, keeping one partner and having him/her tested before you starting making ou"
    completely unrealistic for the vast majority of people. Almost as unrealistic as expecting some to always where condoms.

    "The lower rate of urinary tract infections and penile cancer is the only leftover benefit then."
    and tui's a pretty big one.
    ". It's such a small change in UTIs"
    no, it isn't a small change.

    " I'd think fluid intake and timely urination would help"
    wow, didn't tkae long for you to jump right into psuedoscience land, did it?

    You also over look the negative effects on women? why is that?

    " For those of us who are otherwise sane"
    You don't live my way, you aren't sane. Don't be stupid.

    " I don't think it helps at all, "
    No, you aren't thinking at all. There is a lot of scientific evidence that shows you are wrong, but you probably don't have the skills to change ones opinion based on data.

    "basically helps when you do stupid shit."
    OR when yuo partner does stupid shit you don't know about.

    " if he'll decide to be a ladies' man, it'll probably make sense."
    You don't need to be a ladies man for this to be an issue.
    Frankly, people like you shouldn't have kids. You will, but it will be another herd of potato heads that believe how they feel about something trumps actual facts.

  17. Re:I call BS on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 0

    He didn't say there was no difference, only that he didn't miss the loss.
    But hey, I know your uneducated opinion and only be validated if you find even a weak excuse to post something about it.

  18. Re:The appendix is not useless on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The science is out on that. There is research, and I look forward to the results. But it is a hypothesis at this point, nothing more.

  19. Re:I call BS on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1

    Well, when there 18 its really to late for most people.

    Does this same thing for girls prevent as many disease without any negative effects? I didn't think so, but if it did then yes, we should do it.

    Yet another argument against good science with emotion.

  20. Re:Circumcision on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1, Informative

    ", we are going broke in part because of those programs."
    FALSE. we are going broke because of run away military expenditures, useless wars, and not taxing appropriately.
    Also,l congress sticks there fingers into the pie to divert funds.

  21. Re:Lies on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1

    ". The recent HIV studies are very poor, and quite frankly, bad science "
    I disagree. please site specific study and flaw with methodology.

    Please prepared to defend that along with the mountains of other data. IN short, I have studied this, and IO will destroy you with actual science and facts.

    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-case-for-neonatal-circumcision/#more-3310
    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-kindest-cut/#more-431

  22. Re:Lies on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 0

    So you have nothing more then an argument from emotions? where as there is tons of scientific evidence to show you are wrong.

    In short, you got nothing. It's pa fantastic preventative measure fro all kinds of disease and cancers.
    But lets let people DIE for your pet belief

    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-case-for-neonatal-circumcision/#more-3310
    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-kindest-cut/#more-431

  23. Re:Lies on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "Doctors pay dues to the AAP"
    A) It's not even most doctors. You don't need to be a member to be a pediatrician. So your premise is based on ignorance.
    B) Dr.s don't make a lot of money from it.
    C) So what? that in know way means the procedure is unnecessary.
    What are you going to trot out next? the more babies die from it lie? It caused issues in adult life lie?

    You're post is yet another system of critical thinking and science dying in America.

    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-case-for-neonatal-circumcision/#more-3310
    http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/the-kindest-cut/#more-431

  24. Re:Lies on US Doctors Back Circumcision · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Hi, I've read the data and reports. The majority of which is based on the US and Africa data.
    Circumcision is better long term for a person. Less risk of VD, other diseases, as well as fungus. it's not even close. It's very clear. I would call the contrast 'stark'.

  25. Re:So which field of engineering on Bill "The Science Guy" Nye Says Creationism Is Not Appropriate For Children · · Score: 1

    You don't need to have Original Sin to have sin.