Do you REALLY think that *theft* is equivalent to free? Take a trip to your nearest prison, and ask a few "guests" what they think of the cost. Your analogy, basically, does not work - apples & oranges.
Theft is theft, no matter the amount.
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Be very careful with your comments, or you could lead me to assume you're advocating theft. This discussion could benefit from a slightly higher moral tone. If I broke into your house, bank account or whatever and stole $3.95, I'm sure you'd be incensed! Just think about it. Signed, Not Much Of A DIPLOMAT
Jon, your answer as to why the hostility is VERY simple. These people DO, for the most part, realize that they are talking to real people. The difference is the almost TOTAL freedom from reprisal that the Internet brings. Things that would get you punched out or you eardrums ringing in person or on the phone, get you nothing more that a nasty note which you can freely ignore if you wish. I personally believe that until dire consequences can be applied to such pains in the neck for their rude behavior, these [censored] will continue being their rude selves. An Internet equivalent of a slap or punch is needed, something which will cause these people to pause before foaming at the mouth. I know I'm letting myself in for a lot of fuss from free-speech types, but to quote, "your freedom to swing your fist ends where my nose begins!" Actually, a foot or so away, in practice. Fulminate at will, I can take it. (you'll notice that I'M not "anonymous coward".
Yo, Canuck ud da Noith, (I speak Great Northern Barbarian too...), If the President had said "Yeah, I did, so what?" I would have been on the Starr bashing wagon too... But he LIED!!!! In court, to Congress, and to the American people on TV! If I lie to a judge, I go to jail. The man needs his 6-to 18 months just like anyone else. (and if all Canadiennes are like you, ya wimp, then no wonder the alleged country is trying to fragment and failing even at that!)
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YEAH!!! I was beginning to think I was a lone moral voice in the wilderness! Go FFFish!
Do you REALLY think that *theft* is equivalent to free? Take a trip to your nearest prison, and ask a few "guests" what they think of the cost. Your analogy, basically, does not work - apples & oranges.
Be very careful with your comments, or you could lead me to assume you're advocating theft. This discussion could benefit from a slightly higher moral tone. If I broke into your house, bank account or whatever and stole $3.95, I'm sure you'd be incensed! Just think about it. Signed, Not Much Of A DIPLOMAT
Jon, your answer as to why the hostility is VERY simple. These people DO, for the most part, realize that they are talking to real people. The difference is the almost TOTAL freedom from reprisal that the Internet brings. Things that would get you punched out or you eardrums ringing in person or on the phone, get you nothing more that a nasty note which you can freely ignore if you wish. I personally believe that until dire consequences can be applied to such pains in the neck for their rude behavior, these [censored] will continue being their rude selves. An Internet equivalent of a slap or punch is needed, something which will cause these people to pause before foaming at the mouth. I know I'm letting myself in for a lot of fuss from free-speech types, but to quote, "your freedom to swing your fist ends where my nose begins!" Actually, a foot or so away, in practice. Fulminate at will, I can take it. (you'll notice that I'M not "anonymous coward".
Yo, Canuck ud da Noith, (I speak Great Northern Barbarian too...), If the President had said "Yeah, I did, so what?" I would have been on the Starr bashing wagon too... But he LIED!!!! In court, to Congress, and to the American people on TV! If I lie to a judge, I go to jail. The man needs his 6-to 18 months just like anyone else. (and if all Canadiennes are like you, ya wimp, then no wonder the alleged country is trying to fragment and failing even at that!)