And I'm bloody outraged!
One of the purposes of the water/gas/internet providers is to, sure, earn a buck and get paid for their time. I get that. But another reason for their existence is to get me my effin water, gas, or internet. If they failed to do that or the quality was really piss poor, for whatever reason, there would be outrage. I
And on a deeper, non-personal level, they are destroying the internet. I'm not one to really cozy up to tradition, and I'm aware that all is transient and change in inevitable, but I'm kind of a fan of this Internet thing. It's one of the very few things that I feel really strongly about, and I'll defend it the best that I can.
Their device was ludicrously over hyped for an odd scooter. Yeah, the inventor hated that comparison, but what's the fundamental difference between the two? The wheels are side by side, instead of in line, and so it needs a fancy gyro to balance itself.
Microwave ovens are better (in a way) then conventional ovens because they can very quickly heat things, and they're cheaper.
Velco is better (in a way) then zippers because it's even easier to use, and it's cheaper.
They haven't completely replaced the previous invention because they both have their drawbacks.
The segway, on the other hand, is really bloody expensive. Without some sort of added value, it didn't take off. But I'm not sure it has ANY benefit over a scooter. The gyro is impressive, but novelty isn't value.
I'm sorry, every time I hear this argument I feel compelled to inform the poster that Steam has issues every now and then and doesn't let me play my games offline. If you don't think it happens, get off your high horse.
Hence the reason for the "advanced start" option that came out with, uh, civ4 beyond the sword I think.
A point system let's you build up a nation to a state where there was more then a single click to do each turn.
But let me guess, they left that out and we'll have to wait for the expansion pack.
what if they're home on youtube because there simply aren't jobs available?
Then they should spend their time building up their skills or retraining themselves. Until the point where even engineers, accountants, and nurses are facing a massive amount of competition, then this will viable advice.
But yeah, that whole "learning" thing has diminishing rewards for old geezers. Change careers to something where experience counts. Presumably you did something of interest in those 50 years. Go teach it or something.
Huh? and quantum computers come with hardwired instincts?
Quantum computers will just be faster, eventually. That's not a real defining issue with "intelligence".
(Not allowed to have an offensive capable military.)
...uh, yeah... you should probably have a look at their current military and rethink that statement.
It's true that, on paper, they're not allowed to have any sort of military for any function. The letter of that law was broken almost immediately. And the spirit of that law has been relaxed of late.
hmmm, you seem to be playing with the definition of the word "emotion". I kind of see what you're getting at, but then you say rationality doesn't exist. I know the repercussions of binging on drugs, so I don't do drugs. You're saying it's fear or whatnot of those repercussions which drives me. But I can simply not want to deal with those repercussions without any emotion attached, just using simple rational thought.
If you consider "want", "prefer", and "need" to be emotions, then I guess I see where you're coming from, but it' a bit of a stretch.
I want to live, propagate the species, keep society going. You can call that a bunch of emotions: I enjoy life, feel accomplishment at creating life, and love my fellow man. But why do I feel those things? Instincts I guess.
Likewise, I want to live, propagate the species, and keep society going in a very rational sense. I can achieve more if I live, I will die one day and need someone else to do the job, and society benefits me. And why is that important? Again, instincts.
Emotions are attached actions and rationality is picking the best overall outcome. Without any emotion, there's no reason to live. Without rationality, we'd be animals. Stupid animals at that.
Consider the possibility that that's bullshit.
HA! Consider the possibility that it's not. That some people don't feel certain emotions, like happiness, fear, or distrust. Sociopaths don't dig this whole right/wrong thing but they can still function in society due to that whole laws and punishment system. Sure, it's not like they don't feel any emotion, but just because these people don't fit nicely into your worldview isn't a reason to ignore them or question their existence.
There's a question of how one would form. In the past, the alternative took it's base from one of the other parties. All this did was to let the party that wasn't split in half. And there's really no where else to get voters from. There is the non-political block, which is sizable, but they're DEFINED by not voting. And the third-parties are all super-small.
So as it stands, the only way to get another party is to break off from one of the two and then devour it's base. Kinda like how the religious right took over and perhaps what the TEA-baggers are going to do. But this doesn't so much make a third party as transform one of the two. And sad as it is, if one party is for it, the other is against it by default.
[parking fines get paid to the city] True, but the government does have a legitimate interest in copyright control as well
Awww HELL no. If you start PAYING them for PROSECUTING pirates, then suddenly the cozy relationship that RIAA and MPAA have with the government will go balls to the walls with an iron fist of enforcement. The cops will war-drive neighborhoods scouting for seeders using fancy new toys paid for, just wait for it, punitive damages collected from seeders.
This is the sort of thing to do if you really want the cops to crack down on a behavior. Reward them for being proactive about it. But I don't want a crackdown. I want the system to change to accommodate the fact that copying digital shit is trivial and effortless.
Here's a pro-tip from the internet: If you don't care for people, don't listen to them. You can't stop Cory Doctrow from commenting anymore then I can stop you from you from bashing Cory. That's one of the reasons that the internet is so awesome.
So quit yer bitchin.
Alright, so does anyone have a copy of the APB server software in their back pocket?
I know that there are private WoWarcraft servers up and running, albeit illegally.
nomad-9: "if you want privacy, you have something to hide" -Eric Schmidt
Jesus fucking CHRSIT!
Schmidt reminds everyone that his AND EVERY OTHER search engine out there is bound by law to fork shit over to the cops, and somehow you twist that to make him tearing down privacy. You're damn right it's a notorious remark, for being ludicrously twisted. You are so desperate to demonize Google that you have become ridiculous and that's seriously undermining any legit claim you might have against it.
Let me be clear about this: Because of you and people like you, I give Google the benefit of doubt when I hear negative stories about them.
Yeah, the robber baron era was perhaps the pinnacle of corporatist greed and the low point of "we the people's" power. In America at least. Between then and now, things had gotten better (thanks Sherman!), but it appears we're regressing. This here certainly appears to be an example of blatant disregard for the democratic power structure.
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Say what you will about knives, guns, and bombs, but starving to death on the street is a horrible way to go.
Good question, I think you should go off yourself.
And I'm bloody outraged!
One of the purposes of the water/gas/internet providers is to, sure, earn a buck and get paid for their time. I get that. But another reason for their existence is to get me my effin water, gas, or internet. If they failed to do that or the quality was really piss poor, for whatever reason, there would be outrage. I And on a deeper, non-personal level, they are destroying the internet. I'm not one to really cozy up to tradition, and I'm aware that all is transient and change in inevitable, but I'm kind of a fan of this Internet thing. It's one of the very few things that I feel really strongly about, and I'll defend it the best that I can.
Their device was ludicrously over hyped for an odd scooter. Yeah, the inventor hated that comparison, but what's the fundamental difference between the two? The wheels are side by side, instead of in line, and so it needs a fancy gyro to balance itself.
Microwave ovens are better (in a way) then conventional ovens because they can very quickly heat things, and they're cheaper.
Velco is better (in a way) then zippers because it's even easier to use, and it's cheaper.
They haven't completely replaced the previous invention because they both have their drawbacks.
The segway, on the other hand, is really bloody expensive. Without some sort of added value, it didn't take off. But I'm not sure it has ANY benefit over a scooter. The gyro is impressive, but novelty isn't value.
I'm sorry, every time I hear this argument I feel compelled to inform the poster that Steam has issues every now and then and doesn't let me play my games offline. If you don't think it happens, get off your high horse.
Hence the reason for the "advanced start" option that came out with, uh, civ4 beyond the sword I think.
A point system let's you build up a nation to a state where there was more then a single click to do each turn.
But let me guess, they left that out and we'll have to wait for the expansion pack.
It shall receive the lowest grade possible. An A - - -.
what if they're home on youtube because there simply aren't jobs available?
Then they should spend their time building up their skills or retraining themselves. Until the point where even engineers, accountants, and nurses are facing a massive amount of competition, then this will viable advice.
But yeah, that whole "learning" thing has diminishing rewards for old geezers. Change careers to something where experience counts. Presumably you did something of interest in those 50 years. Go teach it or something.
Huh? and quantum computers come with hardwired instincts?
Quantum computers will just be faster, eventually. That's not a real defining issue with "intelligence".
(Not allowed to have an offensive capable military.)
...uh, yeah... you should probably have a look at their current military and rethink that statement.
It's true that, on paper, they're not allowed to have any sort of military for any function. The letter of that law was broken almost immediately. And the spirit of that law has been relaxed of late.
If you consider "want", "prefer", and "need" to be emotions, then I guess I see where you're coming from, but it' a bit of a stretch.
I want to live, propagate the species, keep society going. You can call that a bunch of emotions: I enjoy life, feel accomplishment at creating life, and love my fellow man. But why do I feel those things? Instincts I guess.
Likewise, I want to live, propagate the species, and keep society going in a very rational sense. I can achieve more if I live, I will die one day and need someone else to do the job, and society benefits me. And why is that important? Again, instincts.
Emotions are attached actions and rationality is picking the best overall outcome. Without any emotion, there's no reason to live. Without rationality, we'd be animals. Stupid animals at that.
Consider the possibility that that's bullshit.
HA! Consider the possibility that it's not. That some people don't feel certain emotions, like happiness, fear, or distrust. Sociopaths don't dig this whole right/wrong thing but they can still function in society due to that whole laws and punishment system. Sure, it's not like they don't feel any emotion, but just because these people don't fit nicely into your worldview isn't a reason to ignore them or question their existence.
+1 Realist
And the USA is running dry on oil. What's your point?
Simpsons did it.
There's a question of how one would form. In the past, the alternative took it's base from one of the other parties. All this did was to let the party that wasn't split in half. And there's really no where else to get voters from. There is the non-political block, which is sizable, but they're DEFINED by not voting. And the third-parties are all super-small.
So as it stands, the only way to get another party is to break off from one of the two and then devour it's base. Kinda like how the religious right took over and perhaps what the TEA-baggers are going to do. But this doesn't so much make a third party as transform one of the two. And sad as it is, if one party is for it, the other is against it by default.
[parking fines get paid to the city] True, but the government does have a legitimate interest in copyright control as well
Awww HELL no. If you start PAYING them for PROSECUTING pirates, then suddenly the cozy relationship that RIAA and MPAA have with the government will go balls to the walls with an iron fist of enforcement. The cops will war-drive neighborhoods scouting for seeders using fancy new toys paid for, just wait for it, punitive damages collected from seeders.
This is the sort of thing to do if you really want the cops to crack down on a behavior. Reward them for being proactive about it.
But I don't want a crackdown. I want the system to change to accommodate the fact that copying digital shit is trivial and effortless.
Rhaaaarg! STILL TOO SLOW!!!
(double-time drum beat)
Here's a pro-tip from the internet: If you don't care for people, don't listen to them. You can't stop Cory Doctrow from commenting anymore then I can stop you from you from bashing Cory. That's one of the reasons that the internet is so awesome.
So quit yer bitchin.
Give them ncurses or pdcurses and have them make roguelikes!
Alright, so does anyone have a copy of the APB server software in their back pocket?
I know that there are private WoWarcraft servers up and running, albeit illegally.
I apologize to /. for dropping such a Chuck Norris bomb.
If only I had known,
I would have made a soviet russia joke.
Chuck Norris wouldn't need to build anything to drop on Japan. He'd just jump out a plane.
You're such a spelling Nasi
nomad-9: "if you want privacy, you have something to hide" -Eric Schmidt
Jesus fucking CHRSIT!
Schmidt reminds everyone that his AND EVERY OTHER search engine out there is bound by law to fork shit over to the cops, and somehow you twist that to make him tearing down privacy.
You're damn right it's a notorious remark, for being ludicrously twisted. You are so desperate to demonize Google that you have become ridiculous and that's seriously undermining any legit claim you might have against it.
Let me be clear about this: Because of you and people like you, I give Google the benefit of doubt when I hear negative stories about them.
Yeah, the robber baron era was perhaps the pinnacle of corporatist greed and the low point of "we the people's" power. In America at least. Between then and now, things had gotten better (thanks Sherman!), but it appears we're regressing. This here certainly appears to be an example of blatant disregard for the democratic power structure.