The WLAN standard is not legally mandated and thus is a completely different thing.
"The"... WLAN... standard...
'cuz, you know, there's only the one...
sorry, thought I was talking to someone who had half a clue.
Didn't mean to wake you, you probably wouldn't get it anyway, even if we used Muppets for illustration... go on back to your fantasy land of blissful oblivion while the grown-ups discuss important legal matters.
Yeah, however will you afford the 5 dollars to buy the pdf. Woe is you...
Gee, I guess you're right; I mean, it's not like this sort of shit every becomes law, which you then have to pay a fucking fee to make sure you're not doing anything illegal, right?
Monetization of the standards by which all people are supposed to adhere to is fucking greed and nothing else, no matter how hard assholes and idiots try to rationalize it.
OK, so how, precisely, are we to adhere to IEEE standards when viewing the standard is FUCKING PAYWALLED?
Seriously, folks, this culture of pay-to-play needs to be shut down. When you can't even read a fucking standard which will affect the entire industry without some asshole demanding payment, the system is broken.
Black Hawk County in Iowa has been offering text-to-911 for quite a while. The public safety answering point says that call volume has not been a problem for them. In fact, they have been urging more carriers to join this program.
Sure, it's easy enough for a county with a population of less than 150,000; also, probably not a whole lot of trolls in that demographic.
That model begins to become questionable when implemented in areas with a greater population density.
Give or take a handful of independents who are likely fed up the apparent inability of either majority party congresscritters to not act like spoiled fucking children.
On one hand, it is probably a good idea to include a channel for emergency contact for the deaf/mute population, and for those in situations where audible speech is ill-advised, such as a hostage scenario...
THAT SAID, it is far more likely the system is going to be inundated with spam from, for lack of a more accurate descriptor, fucking imbeciles (who think taking 15 minutes to compose a 4 sentence message is somehow more efficient than taking 15 seconds to just call the person), which will cause it to appear useless and thus inevitably be abandoned.
I'm guessing this is one situation in which writing a pre-emptive obituary isn't an over-reaction.
So, instead of attempting to understand how others (in this case, me) think, you go off on a tirade doing the exact same thing you accuse me of?
Are you kidding me?? You're the one talking about childishness, and how people who refuse to use GIMP because they don't like the name are "childish."
Exactly; like how a child will refuse to eat calamari, regardless of how tasty it may be, because it has a funny name. I.e., childish (or child-like) behavior. Glad you can finally see clearly.
Nice generalization there, too bad it's bullshit... unless by "the rest of us" you're referring to yourself and the mouse in your pocket.
No, I'm pretty sure this discussion is full of twits like yourself who not can't see why people don't like this name, but are militant about the idea that anyone who doesn't like the name is probably just a childish moron.
Says the guy going off on a rage-filled tirade because another person doesn't share their opinion.
Pot, may I introduce you to Kettle.
FYI, you do realize that responding in such an idiotic, childish way only serves to further my point, yes?
Anyway, how many people "don't like the name?" For that matter, why should I fucking care?
I don't know. How do you explain "attention to detail" and the "desire to be excellent" to someone? How do you make someone understand why it's a "good" thing to put their egos aside and make the best software they possibly can?
WTF does making the best software possible have to do with the fucking name? What, is there some coding secret that changing the name of a piece of software will magically transform it into the best thing since sliced bread 2.0? Gimme a fucking break.
If you're childish enough (yes, childish) to boycott a perfectly good, useful, and best of all free piece of software simply because you get all butt-hurt about the name, then don't fucking use it. We (i.e., those of us who aren't pedantic douchebags) don't care if you call it the Islamo-Nazi-Fascist-BDSM Simulator, so long as it does the work we need it to do.
Cool. And you'll continue in your isolated little community, all alone, never getting the credit you "deserve" or the attention most of you actually do desire......because you fail to actually deserve it, through your mediocrity.
Ah, I see, you mistakenly believe I'm like you, in that I am narcissistic and live for the approval and attention of others.
I am not, nor do I give 2 shits what you or anyone else thinks. So... yea.
GiMP obviously ain't hurting from their lack of participation
If it had a better name it would have twice the participation.
Riiiiight... 'cause if you're the type of douche who will avoid using software (which may in itself be awesome) because of something as stupid and petty as the name, bowing to your demands will instantly translate to the end of your bitching and the beginning of your use of the product... or, more likely, you'll find something else to bitch about to perpetuate your need for calling attention to yourself.
Seriously, "twice the participation?" That's not even anecdotal, it's just plain ol' fucking stupid.
a person has that strong an objection to the name of the software, they're welcome to A) fork it and rename the software whatever they want - this is open source
LOL no....why would I waste my time doing that?
Uh... maybe because it's more productive than fucking arguing with me about it? Of course, by taking that attitude you prove to the world that you really don't give a fuck about GiMP, you just want something to use as an excuse to draw attention to yourself by bitching about it.
Hi, you must be new here: Welcome to the internetz!
Where exactly did I 'have no idea' what I was talking about?
And what is your basis for claiming that I 'lack the capacity to educate' myself?
Did you actually read the thread you linked to? Because, you know, I did, and all indications is that you were incorrect in your thinking there... so why would you post a link to a thread in which you were proven wrong, if not an effort to discredit yourself?
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They should just rename it "Department of lets see if we can get more funding" Because in reality that is all they are trying to do. DOLSIWCGMF
Yea, but then they might end up getting mistaken for all the other 'alphabet agencies,' since that's essentially the purpose of, well, all of 'em.
DHS Actually Just Another Terrorist Organization; Few Surprised by Revelation
The WLAN standard is not legally mandated and thus is a completely different thing.
"The"... WLAN... standard...
'cuz, you know, there's only the one... sorry, thought I was talking to someone who had half a clue.
Didn't mean to wake you, you probably wouldn't get it anyway, even if we used Muppets for illustration... go on back to your fantasy land of blissful oblivion while the grown-ups discuss important legal matters.
Don't give 'em credit too soon - being right doesn't matter if the individual fails to recognize why.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Electrical_Code
It's the god damn principle - are you so thick as to be unable to understand that, or are you just trying to piss me off?
Here's hoping for the latter...
Says the guy(?) who thinks this has anything to do with money.
Obsess much?
Yeah, however will you afford the 5 dollars to buy the pdf. Woe is you...
Gee, I guess you're right; I mean, it's not like this sort of shit every becomes law, which you then have to pay a fucking fee to make sure you're not doing anything illegal, right?
Wrong.
Monetization of the standards by which all people are supposed to adhere to is fucking greed and nothing else, no matter how hard assholes and idiots try to rationalize it.
Goddamn if you're not a fucking moron, dude.
OK, so how, precisely, are we to adhere to IEEE standards when viewing the standard is FUCKING PAYWALLED?
Seriously, folks, this culture of pay-to-play needs to be shut down. When you can't even read a fucking standard which will affect the entire industry without some asshole demanding payment, the system is broken.
WTF ever happened to public domain?
Hence the phrase, "give or take." Also, use of the word "likely."
My avoidance of definites was deliberate.
Right behind you!
Black Hawk County in Iowa has been offering text-to-911 for quite a while. The public safety answering point says that call volume has not been a problem for them. In fact, they have been urging more carriers to join this program.
Sure, it's easy enough for a county with a population of less than 150,000; also, probably not a whole lot of trolls in that demographic.
That model begins to become questionable when implemented in areas with a greater population density.
There are 536 people in this 'group'.
Give or take a handful of independents who are likely fed up the apparent inability of either majority party congresscritters to not act like spoiled fucking children.
On one hand, it is probably a good idea to include a channel for emergency contact for the deaf/mute population, and for those in situations where audible speech is ill-advised, such as a hostage scenario...
THAT SAID, it is far more likely the system is going to be inundated with spam from, for lack of a more accurate descriptor, fucking imbeciles (who think taking 15 minutes to compose a 4 sentence message is somehow more efficient than taking 15 seconds to just call the person), which will cause it to appear useless and thus inevitably be abandoned.
I'm guessing this is one situation in which writing a pre-emptive obituary isn't an over-reaction.
Whatever happened to calling it the pound sign? Or is that just a telecom thing?
Does one need to do a full scale invasion or simply sit by and do nothing to be complicit in the same act? The answer is blindingly simple.
So... if we interfere it's our fault, and if we don't interfere... it's still our fault?
Wow, I guess I was wrong, my country doesn't hold a monopoly on idiots who reason in a circular motion...
So...I guess we can blame Obama for the fleeing of Christians from Egypt and Libya for the same reasons right?
We performed a full-scale invasion of Egypt and Libya?
I vote Shisno.
That way, it's offensive and derogatory to everyone! Win-win!
So, instead of attempting to understand how others (in this case, me) think, you go off on a tirade doing the exact same thing you accuse me of?
Are you kidding me?? You're the one talking about childishness, and how people who refuse to use GIMP because they don't like the name are "childish."
Exactly; like how a child will refuse to eat calamari, regardless of how tasty it may be, because it has a funny name. I.e., childish (or child-like) behavior. Glad you can finally see clearly.
Nice generalization there, too bad it's bullshit... unless by "the rest of us" you're referring to yourself and the mouse in your pocket.
No, I'm pretty sure this discussion is full of twits like yourself who not can't see why people don't like this name, but are militant about the idea that anyone who doesn't like the name is probably just a childish moron.
Says the guy going off on a rage-filled tirade because another person doesn't share their opinion.
Pot, may I introduce you to Kettle.
FYI, you do realize that responding in such an idiotic, childish way only serves to further my point, yes?
Anyway, how many people "don't like the name?" For that matter, why should I fucking care?
I don't know. How do you explain "attention to detail" and the "desire to be excellent" to someone? How do you make someone understand why it's a "good" thing to put their egos aside and make the best software they possibly can?
WTF does making the best software possible have to do with the fucking name? What, is there some coding secret that changing the name of a piece of software will magically transform it into the best thing since sliced bread 2.0? Gimme a fucking break.
If you're childish enough (yes, childish) to boycott a perfectly good, useful, and best of all free piece of software simply because you get all butt-hurt about the name, then don't fucking use it. We (i.e., those of us who aren't pedantic douchebags) don't care if you call it the Islamo-Nazi-Fascist-BDSM Simulator, so long as it does the work we need it to do.
Cool. And you'll continue in your isolated little community, all alone, never getting the credit you "deserve" or the attention most of you actually do desire......because you fail to actually deserve it, through your mediocrity.
Ah, I see, you mistakenly believe I'm like you, in that I am narcissistic and live for the approval and attention of others.
I am not, nor do I give 2 shits what you or anyone else thinks. So... yea.
GiMP obviously ain't hurting from their lack of participation
If it had a better name it would have twice the participation.
Riiiiight... 'cause if you're the type of douche who will avoid using software (which may in itself be awesome) because of something as stupid and petty as the name, bowing to your demands will instantly translate to the end of your bitching and the beginning of your use of the product... or, more likely, you'll find something else to bitch about to perpetuate your need for calling attention to yourself.
Seriously, "twice the participation?" That's not even anecdotal, it's just plain ol' fucking stupid.
a person has that strong an objection to the name of the software, they're welcome to A) fork it and rename the software whatever they want - this is open source
LOL no....why would I waste my time doing that?
Uh... maybe because it's more productive than fucking arguing with me about it? Of course, by taking that attitude you prove to the world that you really don't give a fuck about GiMP, you just want something to use as an excuse to draw attention to yourself by bitching about it.
Jog on, you ego-maniacal fuck.
You should give me all your money and possessions. You know, to help "fight terrorism."
They want to save money.
When did we stop talking about the federal government?
They want to taste the rainbow table, so they'll just make it illegal to add the salt.
... Why do I suddenly crave Skittles and tequila?
Ooh-Rah!
Ouch. Please stop hurting my feelings.
Hi, you must be new here: Welcome to the internetz!
Where exactly did I 'have no idea' what I was talking about?
And what is your basis for claiming that I 'lack the capacity to educate' myself?
Did you actually read the thread you linked to? Because, you know, I did, and all indications is that you were incorrect in your thinking there... so why would you post a link to a thread in which you were proven wrong, if not an effort to discredit yourself?
So buy a MacBook Pro; it's not locked down at all. My comment is a joke to anyone who knows Apple. Apple even tells you how to root it.
Uh.... wanna try that again?