Oh my. A post trolling for people who actually know something about patents. And moderated 4, insightful, as well. My, oh my.
I believe, for the most part, in the purposes of the US Constitution, which says in part:
"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
Now, there are MANY implementation details we can debate, but I challenge your assertion that we should do away with patents.
That is a bad idea. For society, and for inventors. But, maybe not for you. So, how about some facts to back up your position that we should do away with patents, rather than fix the system that is exploited by fat cats at the expense of society?
On the one hand, I agree with you. Chefs will find a need for a pointy knife. For lobsters, a pointy knife with a short blade, squared off and sharpened at the end, and dull on the sides. I can hold the lobster, easily insert the blade into the target area, pith, and done. I can not run through the lobster and and pierce my hand, because the working length of the blade is short. Point for me. I can not stab the rib cage of my annoying sister, glance off a rib, cut through the muscle to the side, continue the motion through the interstice between ribs, and pierce the lung and heart. Point for me.
I would buy this lobster knife for my sister. Point for me.
On the other hand, I am very aware that I have a second amendment right to store all my guns in the kitchen with my samuri swords, guillotines, stilettos, nerve gas rockets, and tactical nuke I bought in the Ukraine. And out with my hunting gear and plastique. Or did I mean my hinting gear? Point for me.
On the other hand, I support the free market, and the patent system, that rewards innovation and choice in the market place. Point for me.
So, I appear to be undecided. I will have to think about this more. Further points or counter points from you would be so nice.
"I've clearly stated it hundreds of times." Ha ha ha ha ha. I would have said that is a rhetorical device, but you would either ignore me, or deny it. So instead I will just say, show me- where are the hundreds of links? Show me the money.
"No, that's your department." Ha ha ha ha ha. Witty repartee. Once again, read your posts.
With no signs of intelligent life here, I shall be leaving.
But not before I suggest you spend some time allowing comment posters to forbid their foes from commenting on their comments.
By the pudgi exclusion principle, you are now forbidden to do so, and can spend your time on making a release of slashcode (it has been HOW long?), or documentation, or spaghetti detangling.
Apparently you support _some_ government spending, and taxation that supports it. So it is apparently all just a matter of degree- 1% might be fine, but 80% is too much.
So, apparently you are fine with having your pocket change taken, or your wallet with just a few bucks, but don't hold you up on payday.
Maybe you should rethink what your position really is. You point out how the holy founding fathers would be appalled, I point out why it is not surprising because they know nothing about airplanes or nuclear weapons.
So what is your point? What is your position? What rhetorical devices will you try to hoodwink the unwary?
You forgot to offset taxes by all the benefits you get each year. Let's see here- no terrorist attacks with airplanes lately, check. No nuclear attacks from the Ruskies, check. I wonder if the founding fathers worried about that?
Police. Jails. Roads. Air traffic control. Elections. Some safety from pollution from all those people wanting to express their liberty. Gee, you get a lot.
Now, I imagine your children will never use public schooling, so I did not mention that. It is there if you want, though, and the school board is elected.
So, did that guy who took your wallet arrange for your retirement income? Old age medical care? I thought not. The analogy is not quite right, I think.
Oh, I know you do not want all that. But I am tired of your whining. Please move to Antarctica, or the moon, or some other place where you can declare yourself supreme ruler (and there is no internet connection).
Cheerio!
Jim
ps- Weston, if you think you can get pudge to budge, you don't know sludge.
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Oh my. A post trolling for people who actually know something about patents. And moderated 4, insightful, as well. My, oh my.
I believe, for the most part, in the purposes of the US Constitution, which says in part:
"To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."
Now, there are MANY implementation details we can debate, but I challenge your assertion that we should do away with patents.
That is a bad idea. For society, and for inventors. But, maybe not for you. So, how about some facts to back up your position that we should do away with patents, rather than fix the system that is exploited by fat cats at the expense of society?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Clause
Regards,
James
Speaking of typos, there is that "Anonymous Cowardon" again. She seems to be everywhere! How does she find the time?
Well, I like you too.
But, who are you? "Anonymous Cowardon"? What kind of name is that?
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A moron, but not a complete moron.
On the one hand, I agree with you. Chefs will find a need for a pointy knife. For lobsters, a pointy knife with a short blade, squared off and sharpened at the end, and dull on the sides. I can hold the lobster, easily insert the blade into the target area, pith, and done. I can not run through the lobster and and pierce my hand, because the working length of the blade is short. Point for me. I can not stab the rib cage of my annoying sister, glance off a rib, cut through the muscle to the side, continue the motion through the interstice between ribs, and pierce the lung and heart. Point for me.
I would buy this lobster knife for my sister. Point for me.
On the other hand, I am very aware that I have a second amendment right to store all my guns in the kitchen with my samuri swords, guillotines, stilettos, nerve gas rockets, and tactical nuke I bought in the Ukraine. And out with my hunting gear and plastique. Or did I mean my hinting gear? Point for me.
On the other hand, I support the free market, and the patent system, that rewards innovation and choice in the market place. Point for me.
So, I appear to be undecided. I will have to think about this more. Further points or counter points from you would be so nice.
"He said he collected $40 but owes his mom $100 for the hospital visit. "
Way to go, Mom. Natural consequences. Followed by cancer. A candidate for a Darwin Award.
Humming, bobbing, and weaving.
"Not at all." ha ha ha ha ha. Read your posts.
"I've clearly stated it hundreds of times." Ha ha ha ha ha. I would have said that is a rhetorical device, but you would either ignore me, or deny it. So instead I will just say, show me- where are the hundreds of links? Show me the money.
"No, that's your department." Ha ha ha ha ha. Witty repartee. Once again, read your posts.
With no signs of intelligent life here, I shall be leaving.
But not before I suggest you spend some time allowing comment posters to forbid their foes from commenting on their comments.
By the pudgi exclusion principle, you are now forbidden to do so, and can spend your time on making a release of slashcode (it has been HOW long?), or documentation, or spaghetti detangling.
Cheers!
J.S.
Apparently you support _some_ government spending, and taxation that supports it. So it is apparently all just a matter of degree- 1% might be fine, but 80% is too much.
So, apparently you are fine with having your pocket change taken, or your wallet with just a few bucks, but don't hold you up on payday.
Maybe you should rethink what your position really is. You point out how the holy founding fathers would be appalled, I point out why it is not surprising because they know nothing about airplanes or nuclear weapons.
So what is your point? What is your position? What rhetorical devices will you try to hoodwink the unwary?
Regards,
James
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1153017&cid=27186027
pudge, pudge, pudge.
You forgot to offset taxes by all the benefits you get each year. Let's see here- no terrorist attacks with airplanes lately, check. No nuclear attacks from the Ruskies, check. I wonder if the founding fathers worried about that?
Police. Jails. Roads. Air traffic control. Elections. Some safety from pollution from all those people wanting to express their liberty. Gee, you get a lot.
Now, I imagine your children will never use public schooling, so I did not mention that. It is there if you want, though, and the school board is elected.
So, did that guy who took your wallet arrange for your retirement income? Old age medical care? I thought not. The analogy is not quite right, I think.
Oh, I know you do not want all that. But I am tired of your whining. Please move to Antarctica, or the moon, or some other place where you can declare yourself supreme ruler (and there is no internet connection).
Cheerio!
Jim
ps- Weston, if you think you can get pudge to budge, you don't know sludge.
Unused PCs - computers that are powered on but not in use - are expected to emit approximately 20 million tons of CO2 this year,
Ha! Get a journalism degree! Or a PC that emits no CO2! That statement appears to be incorrect, though likely IS NOT A LIE.
Is everyone here too young to recognize the Andromeda Strain?
It looks like Jesus just saved that base jumper's life! It is a miracle! Now how are they going to get down?