I just don't think we are going to be living in an age where the content providers have to pay Nielsen to sell their own statistics back to them for much longer.
Content providers aren't the relevant customer for Nielson data. Advertisters are.
All of my ancestors were born before the Night of the Long Knives, nevermind the bomb. Half of my immediate ancestors were already dead before JFK was nominated.
Gaming is quite unlike any sport (that I can think of) because the "sport" keeps changing. It's like using tennis rackets but changing the rules and the playing area every few years.
Tennis didn't used to use rackets and was only played on an indoor court. That's why you'll find tennis often refered to as lawn tennis, to distinguish it from real tennis.
Today's Tour de France hardly bears a resemblence to the original; and auto racing not only changes the rules every season, but sometimes multiple times a season if it's felt necessary for safety/fairness.
Chess is an ancient and well-established game. ..
Whose rules were only "finalized" in the 19th century; although many variants exist; and are still being created.
In fact most of my friends keep telling me these are dumb games from a bygone era. ..
And yet they're the ones that kids who come to visit me always ask me to load up for them. They're a bit of fun and it takes awhile to learn the "sophistication" to forget that.
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Why post this? Is it just our daily reminder that older and unpatched MS operating systems are insecure?
And that we should actually get around to having that chat with mom that we've been putting off.
KFG
I just don't think we are going to be living in an age where the content providers have to pay Nielsen to sell their own statistics back to them for much longer.
Content providers aren't the relevant customer for Nielson data. Advertisters are.
KFG
Theres like a million shows like that. Is that really what people want to watch? Police officers with an attitude pulling stuff out of their butt?
More than they want cops singing.
KFG
. . .is it possible legally for any one country to claim things in space as part of their country?
Not legally no.
Are there any legal guidelines for this?
For example can the US claim the Moon or Mars (in future) just because they landed their countrymen on the body, and planted some flags?
No, you would have to defend the territory militarily. In political language; "annex" it.
Yes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Space_Treaty
If you wanna go 'splain it to that group of laser cannon armed marines over there, we're looking for a volunteer.
KFG
Well sure, those are too good for 'em.
It's Corvettes, Gremlins or back on the metro.
KFG
. . .your ancestors . . . own their lives to it.
All of my ancestors were born before the Night of the Long Knives, nevermind the bomb. Half of my immediate ancestors were already dead before JFK was nominated.
KFG
It's time the Chinese started acting like the world power they are and adopt a country to destroy and rebuild in their own terrible visage.
Been there, done that. It's called Tibet. They believed they had Prayers for Mass Peace.
I've been called a China lover here, and in a sense that's true enough, which is exactly why I have no great love for their government.
KFG
But, hey, if you're going to stock up, stock up right.
The thing about water and ammo is that they're staples you're going to need anyway.
KFG
. . .does Alaska now have the bomb too?!
We'll try to stay serene and calm, when Aaaaaalabama gets the bomb. - Tom Lehrer
KFG
They say there are two types (aren't there always?) of motorcyclist - those who have crashed and those who are going to crash.
.again!
I'm with the more cynical group, those that point out the third type - those who are going to crash . .
We try to look away and not notice the fourth group - those who are only going to crash one more time.
KFG
. . .people have this odd notion that random means that certain combinations will never occur.
When in fact it means much the opposite, that given enough runs those combinations are guaranteed to occur. The whole "million monkeys" thing.
The probability of an event that has occured is, of course, 1, but people react to it as if it had the probablity of predicting that combination.
Probability only applies to the unknown, the whole "Schrodinger's Cat" thing. Once you know, you no longer have probability, you have data.
KFG
'Cause they only deserve Corvettes.
KFG
NASCAR has rules?
Maybe not. I couldn't say, but then I don't think of NASCAR as auto racing. F1 is more what I had in mind, which yes, has a rule:
Whatever makes Bernie the most money.
KFG
Well you're an old man with lots of money, I assume.
Dude, what's the rarest sentence in any language?
"That's the banjo player's Porsche."
Epiphone Mandobirds are only a couple hundred bucks. Less than an iPod. If I had lots of money I wouldn't be "after" one.
If women less than half my age like hanging out with me (and they do) it ain't for my money, it's because I treat them well.
Go figure.
KFG
So you calling yourself a "serious" gamer might mean you play Serious Games.
Seriously.
KFG
Gaming is quite unlike any sport (that I can think of) because the "sport" keeps changing. It's like using tennis rackets but changing the rules and the playing area every few years.
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Tennis didn't used to use rackets and was only played on an indoor court. That's why you'll find tennis often refered to as lawn tennis, to distinguish it from real tennis.
Today's Tour de France hardly bears a resemblence to the original; and auto racing not only changes the rules every season, but sometimes multiple times a season if it's felt necessary for safety/fairness.
Chess is an ancient and well-established game. .
Whose rules were only "finalized" in the 19th century; although many variants exist; and are still being created.
Change happens.
KFG
Computer games are fun, but they're not real life accomplishments.
Neither is wacking a little ball that has never done anything bad to you, or driving around in circles, but it makes people pop stars nonetheless.
KFG
No, it's not just you, but that doesn't mean that ya'll aren't wrong.
KFG
A Stratocaster is the pretty girl you take to the prom. A Tele is her slutty sister you take to the motel. A Les Paul is a woman you'll marry.
I want a Les Paul, but then I'm an old person.
I'm also after an Epiphone Mandobird. I'm terribly afraid that means I'm a grandparent after a teenage country working girl on the side.
KFG
In fact most of my friends keep telling me these are dumb games from a bygone era. . .
And yet they're the ones that kids who come to visit me always ask me to load up for them. They're a bit of fun and it takes awhile to learn the "sophistication" to forget that.
KFG
Honestly, I don't see how a racing game/destruction game could be a comfort game but to each their own.
.a racing game. For speed.
Number one comfort game: Grand Prix Legends
Number Two: AOEII
A racing game and a destruction game.
Number Three: Red Baron 3D
A racing destruction game, although not in the mold of GTA.
Number four: Well, yes, it's solitaire. So sue me. I play it as . .
Five is right out.
KFG
Am I the only person who really hates the labels Hardcore and Casual?
No. And if anything I would call myself a "serious" gamer.
KFG
I consider it to be more hardcore to be playing offline then online.
What's your rank?
KFG
Actually, I think Microsoft is scared of everyone.
Well of course they are. Fear is the motivation for being a bully.
KFG
However, of current digital music player manufacturers, only iriver has a reputation like that of Apple's.
Wither goest Hispano-Suiza?
KFG