I swear to god, I didn't see this before I posted this. Luckily, it's in a different discussion, so I probably missed the redundant mod by that much...
Instead all that they've achieved is to make it hard for legit users of the format to do what they should be able to, and the unauthorised duplicators are ripping the discs to alternate formats anyway.
The idea is to harass independent content producers. They would much rather have you just sign your legal rights away to one of the big boys.. If you don't, they'll be taking away your lunch money.
Oh god.. I completely forgot about that one.. My memory of it came from a Mad Magazine cartoon from the 60s... Funny that it was about the detrimental effects of automatic spelling/grammar correction on typewritten letters from mom..
Fill it full of noise. Make an account with a random name from the phone book. And say, "I like kiddie porn". If a million of you create just one account, you just might be able to hide in the chaff.
Are you kidding? "Outside" is dangerous! It's full of viruses, and spyware all around you with their parabolic microphones and telephoto lenses... And you really don't want to have to deal with the security system. Lots of false positives that can be a real pain. Take my advice. Stay "Inside" and lock the doors.
Then lay off the guy giving them. If nobody follows, what's the problem? Right there is the free will issue. We supposedly have the choice not to follow orders. And if that's the case, then only the followers can be blamed.
...the punished action is performed.
Do not conflate verbal with physical. Even "I'll kill you motherfucker!" must be treated on a purely individual basis. So unless you can find means and motivation, and maybe a couple of other things, you're SOL. The mere statement doesn't cut it. Until a crime has been committed there is no crime. If you want to criminalize verbal "action", then you at least should amend your constitution to mitigate the protections provided under the fist amendment, as opposed to misinterpreting ("commercial" and "obscene" and "for the children" are so completely bogus) it for convenience. And for bonus points, take action against those who act, if it causes harm, on hearsay, seeing as that's all libel/slander really is. There you would get all my support. Prior restraint ain't cool.
Ah, so the people who execute those orders are not to be held responsible? "Orders are orders"? Is that how it works? Is that what you're saying? Because that's what it sounds like. Words only mean something to those who act on them. Those who think first know that the words themselves are merely data with no intrinsic value whatsoever. Eventually this discussion will turn towards the subject of free will. So I ask you, do we have it, or not?
I don't know how many flights were grounded, but I worked on some planes that passed through the cloud. When popping some panels to change the reading lights, I would find small piles of ash (more like gray sand) up inside. Nobody seemed too concerned about it. They probably figured they would clean it up during the next "C" inspection(they tear out the entire interior). And the engines would probably remain until somebody complains about reduced power or high turbine temps or fuel consumption. Now, if you want to really wreck an airplane, fly it through some hail. And be ready for a tremendous noise.
It's the same as you "going after" the libeler or slanderer. Why should the one who acts be let off? A person who takes action against me(as previously stated) will have to justify it. And I should have legal recourse against them if they can't. I would hope that acting on hearsay is deeply frowned upon, since out in the real world, it can't be stricken from the record. And if it isn't, then that right there is the problem.
I turn the above paragraph into a commercial and play it on every American Idol commercial break.
And I am able to do exactly the same thing. Though I would hire better writers. Your attempt to sound like Monty Python definitely needed some sprucing up. So, what's your point? Throw enough bullshit around and people will quit believing it.. As it should be. Verify what you hear, read, see. When you act without doing so, then you are the bad guy. And on you I would sic my lawyers. HTH
Regardless... both pretenses are equally bogus. The state can back off.. Instead of trying to silence the speaker, put earplugs into the listener. The rest of us shouldn't have to suffer for those who can't control themselves.
Of course. I would hold the idiot who believed it, if he took any action against me. (say deny a job, credit, rental) responsible. It's like a cop who acts on a bad tip. Screw him. He's the one who messed up. And people have died, and are dying because of it. The one who pulls the trigger is the sole and ultimate responsible party. Slander and libel laws are used to protect the powerful. That's what they were created for. To anyone who slanders me, I can only say, prove it. If somebody acts without proof, I'll go after him. The state's sole responsibility is to counter bad info with the correct info.
No, talking is just talk. Committing suicide is the action. And providing information must not be held actionable. We must never allow any single, or even multiple groups to restrict speech rights. Hold the actor responsible, no matter the motivation
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I swear to god, I didn't see this before I posted this. Luckily, it's in a different discussion, so I probably missed the redundant mod by that much...
Instead all that they've achieved is to make it hard for legit users of the format to do what they should be able to, and the unauthorised duplicators are ripping the discs to alternate formats anyway.
The idea is to harass independent content producers. They would much rather have you just sign your legal rights away to one of the big boys.. If you don't, they'll be taking away your lunch money.
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Damn moderator.. I was so hoping I wouldn't have to ruin the joke
Toy..
This one might have the last five commandments..
I got Windows... but they break even if you throw a cupcake at them.
Oh god.. I completely forgot about that one.. My memory of it came from a Mad Magazine cartoon from the 60s... Funny that it was about the detrimental effects of automatic spelling/grammar correction on typewritten letters from mom..
Guess I forgot the smiley.. Sorry
Fill it full of noise. Make an account with a random name from the phone book. And say, "I like kiddie porn". If a million of you create just one account, you just might be able to hide in the chaff.
Are you kidding? "Outside" is dangerous! It's full of viruses, and spyware all around you with their parabolic microphones and telephoto lenses... And you really don't want to have to deal with the security system. Lots of false positives that can be a real pain. Take my advice. Stay "Inside" and lock the doors.
...Sorry for writing this long letter...
Hope he writes it slowly. I don't read very fast.
I wish they didn't use the star filters though.
There's still one out there. Or maybe it reentered already. Ouch!
...they are responsible for taking the orders.
Then lay off the guy giving them. If nobody follows, what's the problem? Right there is the free will issue. We supposedly have the choice not to follow orders. And if that's the case, then only the followers can be blamed.
Do not conflate verbal with physical. Even "I'll kill you motherfucker!" must be treated on a purely individual basis. So unless you can find means and motivation, and maybe a couple of other things, you're SOL. The mere statement doesn't cut it. Until a crime has been committed there is no crime. If you want to criminalize verbal "action", then you at least should amend your constitution to mitigate the protections provided under the fist amendment, as opposed to misinterpreting ("commercial" and "obscene" and "for the children" are so completely bogus) it for convenience. And for bonus points, take action against those who act, if it causes harm, on hearsay, seeing as that's all libel/slander really is. There you would get all my support. Prior restraint ain't cool.
When we drill the borehole to the center of the earth, we will find it's cows all the way down
We don't know that for sure. We haven't been to the surface of any of these planets. I believe more study is needed.
Correction:
Sales up = yay our DRM works!
Sales down = Damn pirates! There oughta be a law!
Ah, so the people who execute those orders are not to be held responsible? "Orders are orders"? Is that how it works? Is that what you're saying? Because that's what it sounds like. Words only mean something to those who act on them. Those who think first know that the words themselves are merely data with no intrinsic value whatsoever. Eventually this discussion will turn towards the subject of free will. So I ask you, do we have it, or not?
I don't know how many flights were grounded, but I worked on some planes that passed through the cloud. When popping some panels to change the reading lights, I would find small piles of ash (more like gray sand) up inside. Nobody seemed too concerned about it. They probably figured they would clean it up during the next "C" inspection(they tear out the entire interior). And the engines would probably remain until somebody complains about reduced power or high turbine temps or fuel consumption. Now, if you want to really wreck an airplane, fly it through some hail. And be ready for a tremendous noise.
Define "go after"...
It's the same as you "going after" the libeler or slanderer. Why should the one who acts be let off? A person who takes action against me(as previously stated) will have to justify it. And I should have legal recourse against them if they can't. I would hope that acting on hearsay is deeply frowned upon, since out in the real world, it can't be stricken from the record. And if it isn't, then that right there is the problem.
I turn the above paragraph into a commercial and play it on every American Idol commercial break.
And I am able to do exactly the same thing. Though I would hire better writers. Your attempt to sound like Monty Python definitely needed some sprucing up. So, what's your point? Throw enough bullshit around and people will quit believing it.. As it should be. Verify what you hear, read, see. When you act without doing so, then you are the bad guy. And on you I would sic my lawyers. HTH
Regardless... both pretenses are equally bogus. The state can back off.. Instead of trying to silence the speaker, put earplugs into the listener. The rest of us shouldn't have to suffer for those who can't control themselves.
but I'll keep on lovin' you just the same..
Of course. I would hold the idiot who believed it, if he took any action against me. (say deny a job, credit, rental) responsible. It's like a cop who acts on a bad tip. Screw him. He's the one who messed up. And people have died, and are dying because of it. The one who pulls the trigger is the sole and ultimate responsible party. Slander and libel laws are used to protect the powerful. That's what they were created for. To anyone who slanders me, I can only say, prove it. If somebody acts without proof, I'll go after him. The state's sole responsibility is to counter bad info with the correct info.
No, talking is just talk. Committing suicide is the action. And providing information must not be held actionable. We must never allow any single, or even multiple groups to restrict speech rights. Hold the actor responsible, no matter the motivation
The solution is a counterpoint, never censorship..