and thus the outrageous prices and restrictions are considered justified.
Uh, no; the entire reason someone might download to begin with may include escaping the restrictions and ridiculous prices. If they're going to assume that someone downloading for free means they're doing everything right, then clearly they'd make out every situation to mean that their restrictions and prices are okay.
Yea, that's what they call "RIAA Math", aka "Copyright Math," and right or wrong, the government eats it up and gives them whatever they want. So, my points that downloading illegally does nothing but help enact even more draconian legislation regarding copyright, and that the only effective means of changing this practice is to universally boycott their products, stand firm.
Ah, good, then you won't mind if I take a copy of your ID, birth certificate, social security card, and any other documents that would be relevant to a person opening a credit account in your name.
After all, they're just copies, so what's the harm in me taking them?
Heh, you think they teach about foreign governments in American history classes, let alone modern ones? Hell, they barely teach about domestic government, and even then only what's required by state law. The last history book I was assigned still had Reagan as the current president... and this was in 2000, if that tells you anything about the state of public education here.
Of course, what the hell history has to do with what's going on right now, today, escapes me.
Watch international news?
I've learned better than to watch news period, for the most part - every outlet, even international ones, seem to insist on putting spin on every story they report, instead of imparting the facts and letting the viewer make their own decision. I will admit, though, I recently found out that I can stream RT through my Roku, and they seem pretty unbiased for the most part (plus, their human interest stories are actually interesting), so I am getting back into the habit.
But, I think you've missed my premise entirely - point being, I don't pretend to be an expert on systems and situations I have never myself experienced; would you ask a bird what it's like to live beneath the waves?
lol just American politics?? Give me a break, no government has clean hands..none. European politics has a few thousand year head start over the US if were getting picky:}
As a USA-ian who has never traveled outside the national borders, I can only speak for the government I know.
I, for one, would be pleased to see a reversal in the trend in the United States to imprison instead of rehabilitate those who are eminently rehabilitatable.
What is your plan for rehabilition? Serious question.
Detox, a focus on education while in the system, and removal of post-release punishments (like not being able to vote) are a good place to start.
I, for one, would be pleased to see a reversal in the trend in the United States to imprison instead of rehabilitate those who are eminently rehabilitatable.
Not going to happen, so long as we have people making money from an industrial prison complex.
Potheads and repeat offenders are their bread-and-butter.
There was no trial, he plead guilty, probably part of a plea bargain. He wasn't deprived of anything. Pleading guilty avoids certain un-pleasantries.
Unpleasantries such as having the book thrown at him for daring to exercise his right to a trial by his peers.
Personally I think the douche got what he had coming, but let's not lie to ourselves and pretend that plea-bargaining is anything other than what we all know it to be.
You know, if he had been some independent student who fucked with the results as a means of protest, I might agree with that.
But no - he was a candidate, and he rigged the election in his own favor. Thus, dude was not an activist making a point, he was an ego-maniacal douche-bag that wanted to secure power for himself and cheat his fellow students out of a free and fair election.
On the other hand, defense of the nation is a Constitutional responsibility of the Federal government. Lose enough security and your liberty will follow.
Yea, mind showing me precisely where in the Constitution the federal government is given the specific power to have a secret judiciary and perform covert surveillance on the American people, in flagrant violation of the 4th Amendment?
I won't hold my breath - don't have time for passing out while waiting.
Wiki Correction: in the article, they claim that "sizzurp" is a slang term for this lean product; unless drug culture has changed a lot since I was involved in it (which was, granted, more than a decade ago... shit I'm gettin on in years), that term is actually used in reference to hospital-grade liquid hydrocodone.
I don't see it, 'cuz I'm not a moral-less pilferer.
How does downloading a movie mean you're a "moral-less pilferer"?
Are you being obtuse, or do you really not understand the moral hazard in taking something, even a copy of it, which you do not have permission to take?
Exactly; Plus, those who pirate the content are unwittingly playing right into the industry's sweaty, money-greased hands, by "proving" the content has value, since (the rationale goes that) nobody ever steals things that are worthless, and thus the outrageous prices and restrictions are considered justified.
If people really wanted to affect change in the content industry, they would be boycotting the products (which, let's face it, is about the only truly effective means of non-governmental protest), not increasing their ratings by downloading, legally or otherwise.
Sure you are. You just don't 'pilfer' entertainment. And please don't try to separate yourself from what your government and Walmart steal for you so you can enjoy everyday low prices. You simply acquiesce to authority. There's nothing particularly 'moral' about that.
I suppose I'd have to accept that, if I did not in fact avoid WalMarx like the fucking place was on fire.
As for the government... I think, by now, most regulars are aware of how I feel about that particular group of criminals (and if you didn't before, you do now).
what about all that stuff that should've been public domain by now? i am still free of morals because other moral-less people had a bunch of extra money to buy more control?
Nah, I'll give you that one, since removing works from the public domain, or yea, paying off officials to "recopyright" stuff is complete and utter bullshit.
But... c'mon, man. You and I both know OP isn't talking about public domain stuff.
2. Check netflix (doesn't have it), check Amazon Instant video (maybe has it), check vudu (maybe has it), find a local Blockbuster store that hasn't shut down (unlikely), Find a redbox (probably doesn't have it), buy it at Walmart (don't want to), return to step 1.
Yea, you know what I do when I can't find a movie I want to see by legitimate means? I don't see it, 'cuz I'm not a moral-less pilferer.
Plus, there's not a scrap of entertainment media on the fucking planet I'm willing to risk bankruptcy over.
Requirements for private level pilot's license (most common non-commercial license):
- Be at least 17 years old (16 years old for glider or balloon rating) - Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language - Obtain at least a third class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (except for glider or balloon) - Pass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test - Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience, including the following: - If training under Part 61, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 61.109, requires at least 40 hours of flight time, including 20 hours of flight with -an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight (i.e., by yourself), and other requirements including cross-country flight, which include
-Solo requirements: - 5 hours of solo cross-country time - One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nmi (280 km) total distance, with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points and with one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 nmi (93 km) between the takeoff and landing locations - Three solo takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
Night requirements: - 3 hours of night flight training - One cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles (190 km) total distance - 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport - 3 hours of flight training on the control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments - 3 hours of flight training for cross country flights - 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test, which must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test - If training under Part 141, at least 35 hours of piloting time including 20 hours with an instructor and 5 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including cross-country and night flights - Pass an oral test and flight test administered by an FAA inspector, FAA-designated examiner, or authorized check instructor
Requirements for a standard Class F Driver's License (General, varies from state to state):
- 16-21 years of age - pass a simple written exam - circle the block and parallel park
DC is the Asshole of America - Hence the foul odor, hot air, and irritating sounds that originate from within.... Which is quite an amazing feat, considering that it's situated squarely between the nation's armpit (NJ) and limp dick (FL).
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and thus the outrageous prices and restrictions are considered justified.
Uh, no; the entire reason someone might download to begin with may include escaping the restrictions and ridiculous prices. If they're going to assume that someone downloading for free means they're doing everything right, then clearly they'd make out every situation to mean that their restrictions and prices are okay.
Yea, that's what they call "RIAA Math", aka "Copyright Math," and right or wrong, the government eats it up and gives them whatever they want. So, my points that downloading illegally does nothing but help enact even more draconian legislation regarding copyright, and that the only effective means of changing this practice is to universally boycott their products, stand firm.
Ah, good, then you won't mind if I take a copy of your ID, birth certificate, social security card, and any other documents that would be relevant to a person opening a credit account in your name.
After all, they're just copies, so what's the harm in me taking them?
Didn't take history classes?
Heh, you think they teach about foreign governments in American history classes, let alone modern ones? Hell, they barely teach about domestic government, and even then only what's required by state law. The last history book I was assigned still had Reagan as the current president... and this was in 2000, if that tells you anything about the state of public education here.
Of course, what the hell history has to do with what's going on right now, today, escapes me.
Watch international news?
I've learned better than to watch news period, for the most part - every outlet, even international ones, seem to insist on putting spin on every story they report, instead of imparting the facts and letting the viewer make their own decision. I will admit, though, I recently found out that I can stream RT through my Roku, and they seem pretty unbiased for the most part (plus, their human interest stories are actually interesting), so I am getting back into the habit.
But, I think you've missed my premise entirely - point being, I don't pretend to be an expert on systems and situations I have never myself experienced;
would you ask a bird what it's like to live beneath the waves?
lol just American politics?? Give me a break, no government has clean hands..none. European politics has a few thousand year head start over the US if were getting picky :}
As a USA-ian who has never traveled outside the national borders, I can only speak for the government I know.
YMMV and all that jazz.
I, for one, would be pleased to see a reversal in the trend in the United States to imprison instead of rehabilitate those who are eminently rehabilitatable.
What is your plan for rehabilition? Serious question.
Detox, a focus on education while in the system, and removal of post-release punishments (like not being able to vote) are a good place to start.
I, for one, would be pleased to see a reversal in the trend in the United States to imprison instead of rehabilitate those who are eminently rehabilitatable.
Not going to happen, so long as we have people making money from an industrial prison complex.
Potheads and repeat offenders are their bread-and-butter.
How is this informative?
He pleaded guilty
There was no trial, he plead guilty, probably part of a plea bargain. He wasn't deprived of anything. Pleading guilty avoids certain un-pleasantries.
Unpleasantries such as having the book thrown at him for daring to exercise his right to a trial by his peers.
Personally I think the douche got what he had coming, but let's not lie to ourselves and pretend that plea-bargaining is anything other than what we all know it to be.
You know, if he had been some independent student who fucked with the results as a means of protest, I might agree with that.
But no - he was a candidate, and he rigged the election in his own favor. Thus, dude was not an activist making a point, he was an ego-maniacal douche-bag that wanted to secure power for himself and cheat his fellow students out of a free and fair election.
Fucker deserves to be punished.
No..it pays to not get caught.
Which, in American politics, usually translates to "pin it on some low-level minion and let them take the fall"
http://www.blackboxvoting.org/
On the other hand, defense of the nation is a Constitutional responsibility of the Federal government. Lose enough security and your liberty will follow.
Yea, mind showing me precisely where in the Constitution the federal government is given the specific power to have a secret judiciary and perform covert surveillance on the American people, in flagrant violation of the 4th Amendment?
I won't hold my breath - don't have time for passing out while waiting.
I had to do a little google-fu myself to figure that one out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank
Wiki Correction: in the article, they claim that "sizzurp" is a slang term for this lean product; unless drug culture has changed a lot since I was involved in it (which was, granted, more than a decade ago... shit I'm gettin on in years), that term is actually used in reference to hospital-grade liquid hydrocodone.
I don't see it, 'cuz I'm not a moral-less pilferer.
How does downloading a movie mean you're a "moral-less pilferer"?
Are you being obtuse, or do you really not understand the moral hazard in taking something, even a copy of it, which you do not have permission to take?
Exactly; Plus, those who pirate the content are unwittingly playing right into the industry's sweaty, money-greased hands, by "proving" the content has value, since (the rationale goes that) nobody ever steals things that are worthless, and thus the outrageous prices and restrictions are considered justified.
If people really wanted to affect change in the content industry, they would be boycotting the products (which, let's face it, is about the only truly effective means of non-governmental protest), not increasing their ratings by downloading, legally or otherwise.
Sure you are. You just don't 'pilfer' entertainment. And please don't try to separate yourself from what your government and Walmart steal for you so you can enjoy everyday low prices. You simply acquiesce to authority. There's nothing particularly 'moral' about that.
I suppose I'd have to accept that, if I did not in fact avoid WalMarx like the fucking place was on fire.
As for the government... I think, by now, most regulars are aware of how I feel about that particular group of criminals (and if you didn't before, you do now).
what about all that stuff that should've been public domain by now? i am still free of morals because other moral-less people had a bunch of extra money to buy more control?
Nah, I'll give you that one, since removing works from the public domain, or yea, paying off officials to "recopyright" stuff is complete and utter bullshit.
But... c'mon, man. You and I both know OP isn't talking about public domain stuff.
If I want to rent a movie, I have to either:
1. Use my favorite torrent site, or
2. Check netflix (doesn't have it), check Amazon Instant video (maybe has it), check vudu (maybe has it), find a local Blockbuster store that hasn't shut down (unlikely), Find a redbox (probably doesn't have it), buy it at Walmart (don't want to), return to step 1.
Yea, you know what I do when I can't find a movie I want to see by legitimate means? I don't see it, 'cuz I'm not a moral-less pilferer.
Plus, there's not a scrap of entertainment media on the fucking planet I'm willing to risk bankruptcy over.
Twitter-style:
We respectfully decline your request #gosuckleaninfectedbovinecock
The most useless checkbox in the history of browsers.
I figured that the second I saw the phrase, "server-side."
If it's not in the user's complete control, it's bullshit.
Ace Ventura said it best:
"That's none of your damn business, and I'll thank you to stay out of my personal affairs."
I prefer this angle:
Liberty is guaranteed by the Constitution; safety and security are not.
Do Pilots Rely Too Much on Technology?
Requirements for private level pilot's license (most common non-commercial license):
- Be at least 17 years old (16 years old for glider or balloon rating)
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
- Obtain at least a third class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner (except for glider or balloon)
- Pass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test
- Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience, including the following:
- If training under Part 61, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 61.109, requires at least 40 hours of flight time, including 20 hours of flight with -an instructor and 10 hours of solo flight (i.e., by yourself), and other requirements including cross-country flight, which include
-Solo requirements:
- 5 hours of solo cross-country time
- One solo cross-country flight of at least 150 nmi (280 km) total distance, with full-stop landings at a minimum of three points and with one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 50 nmi (93 km) between the takeoff and landing locations
- Three solo takeoffs and landings to a full stop at an airport with an operating control tower.
Night requirements:
- 3 hours of night flight training
- One cross-country flight of over 100 nautical miles (190 km) total distance
- 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport
- 3 hours of flight training on the control and maneuvering solely by reference to instruments
- 3 hours of flight training for cross country flights
- 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test, which must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test
- If training under Part 141, at least 35 hours of piloting time including 20 hours with an instructor and 5 hours of solo flight, and other requirements including cross-country and night flights
- Pass an oral test and flight test administered by an FAA inspector, FAA-designated examiner, or authorized check instructor
Requirements for a standard Class F Driver's License (General, varies from state to state):
- 16-21 years of age
- pass a simple written exam
- circle the block and parallel park
With more than 250,000,000 vehicles operating on public streets, it sounds like a recipe for disaster to me.
Fuck that, how do I sign on for the class-action?
How about bloviating.moron.central?
DC is the Asshole of America - Hence the foul odor, hot air, and irritating sounds that originate from within. ... Which is quite an amazing feat, considering that it's situated squarely between the nation's armpit (NJ) and limp dick (FL).