You don't want to spend 10 bucks on Avengers in a regular theater -- the MPAA cannot make you spend those 10 bucks. They can't make you spend 16 bucks to watch it in 3D either. They can't force you to buy the DVD or BluRay. They can't force you to rent it. You have every right to disagree with their terms, and not give them your business. But you don't have the right to obtain their media on terms they did not agree to.
Except, here's the thing. I LIKE to watch movies. I like to give my money(IE support) to local business (like a movie theater) to continue bringing some entertainment into this podunk little town. However, the theater does not have a choice in whether or not to give the money it gained to MPAA (and associates). The local theater (any theater) MUST give 100% of all ticket sales to the record/movie industry for the first two weeks to a month after a movie is released. 100% of the money given to the theater to WATCH the movie, for an entire MONTH is given to the fucking RECORD/MOVIE companies.
The MPAA can't force YOU to give them that $10, but they CAN and DO force the theaters (which are independent companies mostly) to give THEM (MPAA) 100% of all sales. I do not want to give my money to MPAA, but in order to watch a movie anywhere in a theater, you have to. You cannot tell the theater to 'keep this for yourselves'. Welcome to capitalism.
Truth hurts, doesn't it?
IF you've never done this but are 100% sure that it can be done....
Well... would you mind sharing some investing tips with me too??
Hell, Hulu offers shows from the CW, but they're a week behind what's on CW's own site. Do they think people are just that stupid that they're unable to go elsewhere?
Yes, in fact, they do think their subscribers are idiots. They're learning from the cable companies, after all.
Actually, no. It would be thrown out of court within minutes.
Of course, you'd never get a lawyer to represent you since there is no money in it and they'd probably be sanctioned. And if you tried to represent yourself you could actually be fined, countersued, and even held in contempt of court for a frivolous lawsuit - which *is* a criminal offense...
With 207 downloads in 8 years, and 71% recommendation rate (5/8 users recommend this product!) how could you possibly go wrong. There's even a screenshot from 2004 (which looks like it's from 1994), so you know you're using a quality up-to-date product.
You should learn to read a bit.
207 downloads (This week)
Take a look at the timeline
Facebook could help their users by creating a second password.
You're kidding right? Most users can't remember more than one password as it is. Hell, they even use this one password on MULTIPLE sites. And you're asking them to remember TWO password for ONE site?? Never going to happen.
The Prince of Nigeria has just passed away and as heir to his throne and lawyers you will be able to sue this evil monster out of existence. All it takes is your name, SSN, address, and a good will payment of $10,000 USD forwarded to the address below using Western Union.
Mr. Johns Cammer
101 Prince Rd
JOS 930283
No-Scam State
Nigeria
Lucky you, I have my 'choice' of one 'broadband' provider, and NO dial-up ISP. You have three options in my location. Charter, Hughes-net, or nothing. I fucking hate this monopolistic bullshit attitude these companies have. $50 a month for a 2meg down,.3 meg up line.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. - Salvor Hardin
When incompetent people comment on the internet; trolling, flamewars, and even violence is all that will follow.
Can you provide a citation for that $500B/yr figure? The entire US national security budget is under $900B/yr, so I find it rather hard to believe that more than half that is spent on "black programs to catch terrorists".
You can make your points without lying to people. You should make your points without lying to people.
You actually think that the US government publicly TRACKS the money it spends on illegal programs?? There's a reason they call them 'black' programs. Just a few accounting tricks, and no one will ever miss or question that missing $450B
True story: I took over a 10,000 node network for an admin that had just killed himself, leaving no server or network documentation whatsoever.
Condolences to the guy who offed himself, but that in-itself should give you pause to try and taking over that network. If HE couldn't handle the stress of a 10,000 node network with no documentation, what makes you think you can handle the pressure?
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Yes, because public transportation is so READILY available in some rural areas.
You don't want to spend 10 bucks on Avengers in a regular theater -- the MPAA cannot make you spend those 10 bucks. They can't make you spend 16 bucks to watch it in 3D either. They can't force you to buy the DVD or BluRay. They can't force you to rent it. You have every right to disagree with their terms, and not give them your business. But you don't have the right to obtain their media on terms they did not agree to.
Except, here's the thing. I LIKE to watch movies. I like to give my money(IE support) to local business (like a movie theater) to continue bringing some entertainment into this podunk little town. However, the theater does not have a choice in whether or not to give the money it gained to MPAA (and associates). The local theater (any theater) MUST give 100% of all ticket sales to the record/movie industry for the first two weeks to a month after a movie is released. 100% of the money given to the theater to WATCH the movie, for an entire MONTH is given to the fucking RECORD/MOVIE companies.
The MPAA can't force YOU to give them that $10, but they CAN and DO force the theaters (which are independent companies mostly) to give THEM (MPAA) 100% of all sales. I do not want to give my money to MPAA, but in order to watch a movie anywhere in a theater, you have to. You cannot tell the theater to 'keep this for yourselves'. Welcome to capitalism.
Welcome to slashdot. You must be new here....
Truth hurts, doesn't it? IF you've never done this but are 100% sure that it can be done.... Well... would you mind sharing some investing tips with me too??
Hell, Hulu offers shows from the CW, but they're a week behind what's on CW's own site. Do they think people are just that stupid that they're unable to go elsewhere?
Yes, in fact, they do think their subscribers are idiots. They're learning from the cable companies, after all.
Agreed. I recently bought a new laptop, and the 1920x1200 17" display looks magnificent compared to my older 1336x768.
So... if you break up with your girlfriend and she jumps off a bridge because of it, then you're an accessory?
You may not be, but that Gucci handbag was.
Actually, no. It would be thrown out of court within minutes.
Of course, you'd never get a lawyer to represent you since there is no money in it and they'd probably be sanctioned. And if you tried to represent yourself you could actually be fined, countersued, and even held in contempt of court for a frivolous lawsuit - which *is* a criminal offense...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frivolous_litigation
Time to sue everyone who has ever sued anyone on a TV 'Courtroom' show for Frivolous litigation.
With 207 downloads in 8 years, and 71% recommendation rate (5/8 users recommend this product!) how could you possibly go wrong. There's even a screenshot from 2004 (which looks like it's from 1994), so you know you're using a quality up-to-date product.
You should learn to read a bit.
207 downloads (This week)
Take a look at the timeline
Facebook could help their users by creating a second password.
You're kidding right? Most users can't remember more than one password as it is. Hell, they even use this one password on MULTIPLE sites. And you're asking them to remember TWO password for ONE site??
Never going to happen.
The Prince of Nigeria has just passed away and as heir to his throne and lawyers you will be able to sue this evil monster out of existence. All it takes is your name, SSN, address, and a good will payment of $10,000 USD forwarded to the address below using Western Union.
Mr. Johns Cammer
101 Prince Rd
JOS 930283
No-Scam State
Nigeria
Fake. The spelling is too good.
Liquid Goooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllld
Lucky you, I have my 'choice' of one 'broadband' provider, and NO dial-up ISP. You have three options in my location. Charter, Hughes-net, or nothing. I fucking hate this monopolistic bullshit attitude these companies have. $50 a month for a 2meg down, .3 meg up line.
You don't know how social engineering works, do you?? Maybe you shouldn't be allowed to access the internet; you'll probably sleep better at night.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. - Salvor Hardin
When incompetent people comment on the internet; trolling, flamewars, and even violence is all that will follow.
Not first! How's THAT for embarrassed?
Can you provide a citation for that $500B/yr figure? The entire US national security budget is under $900B/yr, so I find it rather hard to believe that more than half that is spent on "black programs to catch terrorists".
You can make your points without lying to people. You should make your points without lying to people.
You actually think that the US government publicly TRACKS the money it spends on illegal programs?? There's a reason they call them 'black' programs. Just a few accounting tricks, and no one will ever miss or question that missing $450B
That's nothing. I was born Feb 29, 24 years ago. Who knew that being six years old would suck so much....
That's AMAZING!!! I'm gonna go right now and get me some cash and a StraightTalk phone!
True story: I took over a 10,000 node network for an admin that had just killed himself, leaving no server or network documentation whatsoever.
Condolences to the guy who offed himself, but that in-itself should give you pause to try and taking over that network. If HE couldn't handle the stress of a 10,000 node network with no documentation, what makes you think you can handle the pressure?
A GUI in Visual Basic. I hear its good for this internetz stuff.
t-shirt for that. Why reinvent the app? http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/interactive/991e/?cpg=clrss
Debian Wheezy is using Gnome 3 now... means, next 'stable' branch of a great distro will be using a PoS DE as default.
Yes.
Amazon does this as well. I was surprised and a bit worried about how easy it was for me to buy something on their mobile site/app.