I did RTFA but I also like confronting sources especially since NPR is not exactly the most trustworthy one.
Also the data still doesn't quite add up. In 21 years, not many people can enter the database (unless you put infants in it and deceased people are never purged) and there aren't any major urban centers to justify such high migratory patterns.
What if they didn't put that database on a server facing the internet? Could that be a good idea? Or maybe they should just return all their computers since they can't be trusted to use them securely...
This is the best argument against the database state. Intentions might be good, but as long as they don't have the know how to secure the data, this type of information should be purged periodically or only kept in traditional archives. The government is not out to get you, but it's incompetent enough to let others harm you.
If Bill Hicks said it some 20 years ago, it must be right. Because everybody knows that nothing changed in this period. You're copypasta skills impress me.
Now I understand that with a name like Imakemusic you might consider yourself some sort of Messiah bringing upon the masses the glorious tunes of "Fruity Loops", but still aligning yourself with a rant like that on a topic you know jackshit about is beyond retarded.
If it wouldn't be so sad, it would be funny. Grow the fuck up and let the adults do their job.
It might have something to do with the structure of ISP's here. The most common type is the neighborhood company, which serves roughly 1000-2000 customers each on average. They basically serve only specific areas, they develop the local infrastructure as needed and there's intense competition between them. Right now I have 6 ISP's to choose from, each with its own infrastructure. When one ups the offer, the others usually follow.
Nah... It's just the fact that MS is no longer considered an evil monopoly and they're judged on their own true merits. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don't. Slashdotters are merely lucid enough to recognize when they do
Hammers can apparently be found in many residences. Can they be used for nefarious purposes?
It's called split testing or multivariate testing and it's a perfectly legitimate marketing tool. If you don't trust a specific company, unsubscribe from its damn mailing list
This post has only marginally to do with the original post, so if you feel that this is a reason to mod down, feel free to do so.
Understanding the impact that the Wikileaks impact has on the world should be I believe a function of how Wikileaks meant to change the world. In light of this, I recommend you to read Julian Assange's essay "State and Terrorist Conspiracies", which functions as a sort of manifest. The document is only five pages long, so please shove the tl;dr and try to understand what's really happening
You forget an essential part of marketing: public image. My personal prediction is that social media websites will embrace these laws and even come up with a few apps on the way. It's I believe a natural transition. Social media is no longer made up of 13 year olds anymore.
Given the market share that Google has in contextual advertising, I tend to disagree with Microsoft's conclusion. Of course I could be wrong, but I highly doubt it.
This, I believe, is of limited importance. I know that most slashdotters are from US, but for me at least, the more important question is how will Wikileaks be portrayed in the history books of the future. It's an useful exercise as it helps you detach and get more of a "bird's eye" view.
I don't want to sound condescending, but I believe that you are missing an important part of what defines the Internet today. I'm not saying that is good, nor that is bad, I'm only saying that you're missing an important fraction, one that will likely get even more important in the near future.
I actually see an utilitarian function to vizualize the web as a whole. As tech enthusiasts, we pride in "getting" the zeitgest. Deliberately ignoring this side can undermine this goal
Actually I do recognize the value of constructive arguments for determining your own actions. However, the tone of your reply led me to believe that such an argument would be useless in this case. Call it a digital response in an analogue world, if you wish.
If you want an intelligent debate, stick to a more polite language and less demeaning metaphors. I'm perfectly open to it.
P.S. Just as a side note, analogue choices are possible, in my opinion at least. I call it agnosticism
Slashdot Mirror
I did RTFA but I also like confronting sources especially since NPR is not exactly the most trustworthy one.
Also the data still doesn't quite add up. In 21 years, not many people can enter the database (unless you put infants in it and deceased people are never purged) and there aren't any major urban centers to justify such high migratory patterns.
What if they didn't put that database on a server facing the internet? Could that be a good idea? Or maybe they should just return all their computers since they can't be trusted to use them securely...
This is the best argument against the database state. Intentions might be good, but as long as they don't have the know how to secure the data, this type of information should be purged periodically or only kept in traditional archives. The government is not out to get you, but it's incompetent enough to let others harm you.
What I can't fathom is how a database from a county with 120.000 people can affect 200.000 of them.
Am I missing something here?
If Bill Hicks said it some 20 years ago, it must be right. Because everybody knows that nothing changed in this period. You're copypasta skills impress me.
Now I understand that with a name like Imakemusic you might consider yourself some sort of Messiah bringing upon the masses the glorious tunes of "Fruity Loops", but still aligning yourself with a rant like that on a topic you know jackshit about is beyond retarded.
If it wouldn't be so sad, it would be funny. Grow the fuck up and let the adults do their job.
I'm a marketer, you insensitive clod
It might have something to do with the structure of ISP's here. The most common type is the neighborhood company, which serves roughly 1000-2000 customers each on average. They basically serve only specific areas, they develop the local infrastructure as needed and there's intense competition between them. Right now I have 6 ISP's to choose from, each with its own infrastructure. When one ups the offer, the others usually follow.
Holy crap that's expensive. I have a 100 Mbs metropolitan/ 20 Mbs international, no cap connection for roughly 14 dollars a month.
Perhaps I should mention, I live in Romania.
You do know that Flattr is the child of brokep right?
Seems a bit odd to see a coalition like this forming up.
You're the reason for which I love /.
Took a quick look over the Wikipedia page, then googled "Neal Asher t" and followed the suggestion. Heavy lecture is about to happen
Nah... It's just the fact that MS is no longer considered an evil monopoly and they're judged on their own true merits. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don't. Slashdotters are merely lucid enough to recognize when they do
Hammers can apparently be found in many residences. Can they be used for nefarious purposes?
It's called split testing or multivariate testing and it's a perfectly legitimate marketing tool. If you don't trust a specific company, unsubscribe from its damn mailing list
... the one saying that Level 3's claims are complete bullshit and they have nothing to do with net neutrality
Here it is
Depends on the jurisdiction. Here in Romania, there's no such thing as "illegal download". You can only be charged for distribution.
Thank you. Someone should mod this up as informative.
Any source you can provide? Would really appreciate it.
Crap, apparently /. doesn't allow PDF links. Just Google "State and Terrorist Conspiracies" and pick the first link.
This post has only marginally to do with the original post, so if you feel that this is a reason to mod down, feel free to do so.
Understanding the impact that the Wikileaks impact has on the world should be I believe a function of how Wikileaks meant to change the world. In light of this, I recommend you to read Julian Assange's essay "State and Terrorist Conspiracies", which functions as a sort of manifest. The document is only five pages long, so please shove the tl;dr and try to understand what's really happening
link (PDF format)
You forget an essential part of marketing: public image. My personal prediction is that social media websites will embrace these laws and even come up with a few apps on the way. It's I believe a natural transition. Social media is no longer made up of 13 year olds anymore.
Erm... no.Latin really is the official language
As for your other objection, there's actually some meat to it. However you can all blame it to the fact that English is the de facto lingua franca
Half true. The official language of Vatican City is Italian, the official language of the Holy See is Latin
The official EPO release: link
The EU Commission policy that started it all: link
Given the market share that Google has in contextual advertising, I tend to disagree with Microsoft's conclusion. Of course I could be wrong, but I highly doubt it.
This, I believe, is of limited importance. I know that most slashdotters are from US, but for me at least, the more important question is how will Wikileaks be portrayed in the history books of the future. It's an useful exercise as it helps you detach and get more of a "bird's eye" view.
I don't want to sound condescending, but I believe that you are missing an important part of what defines the Internet today. I'm not saying that is good, nor that is bad, I'm only saying that you're missing an important fraction, one that will likely get even more important in the near future.
I actually see an utilitarian function to vizualize the web as a whole. As tech enthusiasts, we pride in "getting" the zeitgest. Deliberately ignoring this side can undermine this goal
Actually I do recognize the value of constructive arguments for determining your own actions. However, the tone of your reply led me to believe that such an argument would be useless in this case. Call it a digital response in an analogue world, if you wish.
If you want an intelligent debate, stick to a more polite language and less demeaning metaphors. I'm perfectly open to it.
P.S. Just as a side note, analogue choices are possible, in my opinion at least. I call it agnosticism