That's a very small percentage, still. And unless you're living like Ted Kaczinski (sp?), you'll be noticed.
How?
People start getting sick, and disease control specialists work to halt the spread. That means accounting for people - and while you may not have a name, the 7-11 cashier that you bought a pack of smokes from remembered you were homeless and had a cough. The next thing you know they've ID'd you from a camera at the 7-11, and a bit of asking in the homeless community usually will help out too After all, the homeless are even more sensitive about getting sick because of the dangers of exposure, etc.
Therefore, you are trackable. Today.
As for the issue of a right to travel, yes and no. While I'd like it to be a right, countries have the right to deny someone access if they wish. After all, you are a visitor. It's reasonable to expect that you shouldn't harm them. Not allowing them to reach you if you're carrying a deadly virus is reasonable.
Lastly, if you are homeless I doubt you are travelling to different countries. Perhaps in a cargo crate or over a fence, but I doubt you'll be booking in coach.
Corrupt their business model? Please - if their business model was so outstanding to begin with, why did a much cheaper alternative spring up?
The cost differential has nothing to do with 911 services, it has to do with antiquated POTS reliance and a lot of loss-leading services. Simply put, VoIP is more efficient.
Lastly, Vonage isn't stealing customers. They and others are convincing others to join (much of that is based on the price-points). The fact that people are no longer bound to stick with one of the Bells in traditional POTS format is due to competition and innovation.
A lot of IT departments have neither the staff nor the patience to build each PC on their own. Considering the tiny profit to be made off PC building, it's much more sensible to focus on projects, rollouts, etc. Tack on the fact that most IT folks don't want to spend hours trying to RMA failed mobos from random vendors, and Dell/IBM/whoever else make a lot of sense in the long run.
Still, that doesn't mean we enjoy dealing with their tech support folks. What idiots!
"(btw, this is my first "flame" post I have every done, most of the time I'm very civil)"
Please check the ample reading material on proper ways to flame someone before attempting it at home. I know, you already have tried to flame - but it came off as much too polite. And if you consider your post uncivil, I'd hate to see your enthusiasm.
I think both of you made decent points and understand both.
Considering your improper usage of the word "flame" however... well, you're dishonoring millions of damn good flamewars here on the internet(s).
:We criticize terrorists for choosing violence over speech to make their point. Then we take away their ability to speak.
And there's a problem with that? If you're a terrorist, getting your website shut down is getting off pretty easy.
"...some guy who is already of the mind to commit suicide for the cause is going to change his mind when his browser gives him a 404?"
If they're going to commit suicide, it's better than they do so in the privacy of their own home. Giving them a way to communicate amongst each other in order to harm others... well, that's stupid.
I doubt it. This doesn't mean that DNC would be abolished, just that it would fall under the less-strict regulations of the federal government. Not that a change like that is a good thing, but it wouldn't put listees at risk in the manner you're suggesting.
I prefer not to visualize the people writing these blogs, leaving just the written word to conjure the imagination. Adding video just seems like a lot of vanity overkill.
It also bugs me that suddenly there's a lot of articles out on this - I've seen 5-6 in the past couple of weeks.
Who suddenly decided that they were the "in" thing to do? Probably the same people that thought social networking sites were the next big thing.
Maybe they'll be big. But just like I avoid flash-based sites, I'll avoid video blogs, or whatever the hell you want to call it.
1. Jiggling could describe a lot of males here. 2. Past puberty could describe a lot of males here. 3. A lot of males here likely sing soprano. 4. The gender-specific bandage most often used here on the internets is the male's right hand. What is this bandage of which you speak?
MSNBC's traffic rating is flawed at best. It's the default page on installs, so the first time you open the browser window you are getting hit with their page. That's essentially an unsolicited visit, versus someone deliberately choosing to go to CNN.com or Foxnews.com.
Defining whether a site is a slouch or not depends heavily on whether the starting points are the same.
Considering the tax rate I get in the state of California, I could care less as to whether they offer this or not. What equates to a kiss to taxpayers is still followed up by a colossal screwing.
We weren't getting the shaft from France during the Revolutionary War - at least not in wholesale fashion.
Considering that you're referring to us as "Yanks", I find it amusing that you'd question the parent's premise. Brits took it in the ass while France was occupied by the Germans, and wouldn't have held up had it not been for us.
It's an article by Markoff, king of the fucking useless. Expecting anything more than fluff out of that retard is as realistic as... say... setting off a nuclear weapon by whistling into a phone.
The day that Markoff is unemployed is the day when the tech world gains some soul.
If that "tabloid trash" ends up getting back to their advertisers, they aren't content to run with it. This is like ringing the doorbell and running... they get off by publishing something like this, but when it offends the public sensibilities they retreat as fast as possible.
I'm glad that they canned MOG, but talk about a lack of balls... the damage was already done. They were just tired of being called jackasses, and thought that pulling the article would stop it.
Before you buy the Canon Rebel, you might want to check out the Olympus C-8080 (if you're planning on just sticking with the included lens). The lens on the Olympus is rated pretty highly, overall. Worth a look at least!
"It'll probably need DRM for RIAA to play along.. so how's about an Open DRM standard.."
First off, the RIAA won't have the issue with this, the MPAA will.
Regardless... who gives a tin shit what the RIAA or MPAA want on this? They'll push for regulation regardless, so there's really no need to beat them to the punch on it.
The best part of the web is the unregulated part. After a while it gets too unruly (see Napster I), then there's a brawl, then things settle down and the consumers end up getting the shaft.
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That's a very small percentage, still. And unless you're living like Ted Kaczinski (sp?), you'll be noticed.
How?
People start getting sick, and disease control specialists work to halt the spread. That means accounting for people - and while you may not have a name, the 7-11 cashier that you bought a pack of smokes from remembered you were homeless and had a cough. The next thing you know they've ID'd you from a camera at the 7-11, and a bit of asking in the homeless community usually will help out too After all, the homeless are even more sensitive about getting sick because of the dangers of exposure, etc.
Therefore, you are trackable. Today.
As for the issue of a right to travel, yes and no. While I'd like it to be a right, countries have the right to deny someone access if they wish. After all, you are a visitor. It's reasonable to expect that you shouldn't harm them. Not allowing them to reach you if you're carrying a deadly virus is reasonable.
Lastly, if you are homeless I doubt you are travelling to different countries. Perhaps in a cargo crate or over a fence, but I doubt you'll be booking in coach.
Corrupt their business model? Please - if their business model was so outstanding to begin with, why did a much cheaper alternative spring up?
The cost differential has nothing to do with 911 services, it has to do with antiquated POTS reliance and a lot of loss-leading services. Simply put, VoIP is more efficient.
Lastly, Vonage isn't stealing customers. They and others are convincing others to join (much of that is based on the price-points). The fact that people are no longer bound to stick with one of the Bells in traditional POTS format is due to competition and innovation.
A lot of IT departments have neither the staff nor the patience to build each PC on their own. Considering the tiny profit to be made off PC building, it's much more sensible to focus on projects, rollouts, etc. Tack on the fact that most IT folks don't want to spend hours trying to RMA failed mobos from random vendors, and Dell/IBM/whoever else make a lot of sense in the long run.
Still, that doesn't mean we enjoy dealing with their tech support folks. What idiots!
Well, you could get your shoelace caught at the top...
I just hope the company that makes this isn't the same company that makes their submarines.
That's the best damn point of these comments so far.
One cancels out the other, IMHO.
"(btw, this is my first "flame" post I have every done, most of the time I'm very civil)"
Please check the ample reading material on proper ways to flame someone before attempting it at home. I know, you already have tried to flame - but it came off as much too polite. And if you consider your post uncivil, I'd hate to see your enthusiasm.
I think both of you made decent points and understand both.
Considering your improper usage of the word "flame" however... well, you're dishonoring millions of damn good flamewars here on the internet(s).
:We criticize terrorists for choosing violence over speech to make their point. Then we take away their ability to speak.
And there's a problem with that? If you're a terrorist, getting your website shut down is getting off pretty easy.
"...some guy who is already of the mind to commit suicide for the cause is going to change his mind when his browser gives him a 404?"
If they're going to commit suicide, it's better than they do so in the privacy of their own home. Giving them a way to communicate amongst each other in order to harm others... well, that's stupid.
I doubt it. This doesn't mean that DNC would be abolished, just that it would fall under the less-strict regulations of the federal government. Not that a change like that is a good thing, but it wouldn't put listees at risk in the manner you're suggesting.
Last time I checked it stood for "testing to see if any mods are awake behind the wheel"...
At least we got the results in quickly.
I prefer not to visualize the people writing these blogs, leaving just the written word to conjure the imagination. Adding video just seems like a lot of vanity overkill.
It also bugs me that suddenly there's a lot of articles out on this - I've seen 5-6 in the past couple of weeks.
Who suddenly decided that they were the "in" thing to do? Probably the same people that thought social networking sites were the next big thing.
Maybe they'll be big. But just like I avoid flash-based sites, I'll avoid video blogs, or whatever the hell you want to call it.
1. Jiggling could describe a lot of males here.
2. Past puberty could describe a lot of males here.
3. A lot of males here likely sing soprano.
4. The gender-specific bandage most often used here on the internets is the male's right hand. What is this bandage of which you speak?
Correct you are - my mistake...
MSNBC's traffic rating is flawed at best. It's the default page on installs, so the first time you open the browser window you are getting hit with their page. That's essentially an unsolicited visit, versus someone deliberately choosing to go to CNN.com or Foxnews.com.
Defining whether a site is a slouch or not depends heavily on whether the starting points are the same.
Considering the tax rate I get in the state of California, I could care less as to whether they offer this or not. What equates to a kiss to taxpayers is still followed up by a colossal screwing.
We weren't getting the shaft from France during the Revolutionary War - at least not in wholesale fashion.
Considering that you're referring to us as "Yanks", I find it amusing that you'd question the parent's premise. Brits took it in the ass while France was occupied by the Germans, and wouldn't have held up had it not been for us.
You're new here, right?
This is like the question "Do you still beat your wife?"
For god's sake. Intel's been decent overall, when did it become their job to discount every allegation just to make some folks happy?
It's an article by Markoff, king of the fucking useless. Expecting anything more than fluff out of that retard is as realistic as... say... setting off a nuclear weapon by whistling into a phone.
The day that Markoff is unemployed is the day when the tech world gains some soul.
Considering MS's stance on things like Linux, etc, I wouldn't jump to conclusions. They may consider "seedy" to be competitors, the DOJ, etc.
:)
I'm sorry to break it to you, but your porn habit may still not be helping you in your job-hunting
I'm not much for birds, but I am partial to christmas tree flocking.
However, that isn't quite as wild as watching it done with planes, I'm betting.
If that "tabloid trash" ends up getting back to their advertisers, they aren't content to run with it. This is like ringing the doorbell and running... they get off by publishing something like this, but when it offends the public sensibilities they retreat as fast as possible.
I'm glad that they canned MOG, but talk about a lack of balls... the damage was already done. They were just tired of being called jackasses, and thought that pulling the article would stop it.
Jackasses.
"I don't know many material, even 500x stronger concrete, that can withstand the force of expanding freezing water."
Clearly you haven't experienced the joys of ice-cube trays.
Don't ask me how to apply that material to roads, though.
Before you buy the Canon Rebel, you might want to check out the Olympus C-8080 (if you're planning on just sticking with the included lens). The lens on the Olympus is rated pretty highly, overall. Worth a look at least!
You say:
.. so how's about an Open DRM standard .."
"Freaking trust people for once."
But you prefaced it with this:
"It'll probably need DRM for RIAA to play along
First off, the RIAA won't have the issue with this, the MPAA will.
Regardless... who gives a tin shit what the RIAA or MPAA want on this? They'll push for regulation regardless, so there's really no need to beat them to the punch on it.
The best part of the web is the unregulated part. After a while it gets too unruly (see Napster I), then there's a brawl, then things settle down and the consumers end up getting the shaft.
Why sacrifice the "wild west" part?