I am presently listening to a CD on my computer at work. I shall bring it home in the morning and listen to it there on a stereo. I like the portability, so I bought the CD. The music industry should realize that music on the net is exposure, which leads to sales. The got their panties in a bunch back in the 20's when they thought radio play would damp record sales. By the 50's they had caught on, as indicated by the payola scandals.
Primus seems to make an effort to keep their music reasonably priced, and I am happy to give them a plug.
Metallica does not, and I am happy to give them a plug of another sort.
Remember when you were a little tyke and you wanted to lick the spoon? Maybe you had a little brother or sister, or maybe your mother was just a cookie-dough spoon fiend. Whatever the case, more than likely you took turns on who got to lick the spoon. Yes, you did not get the tasty cookie-dough goodness every time cookies were made, but at least once it was something you were guaranteed!
When I was a kid, I always donned a mask before asking to lick the spoon so my mother wouldn't know I was trying to get more than my share. As an adult(?) I make "first post" trolls as an anonymous coward. Old habits die hard, don't they?
Now I have an urge for chocolate chip cookies smothered in cake frosting. This will play hell with my blood sugar problems. Look what you did to me, you Pavlovian bastard!
I know that is easier than I made it appear, but it does work. When I do take them, I usually just get a soda. My choice.
Maybe non-Americans don't have the force of will to resist glitzy advertising, but I think they do. They are ignoring the US concerning encryption, why not diet?
Essentially America is ruining the world, in culture (the arts), social attitude...Eg, the amount of over-eating in Japan since American attitudes to fast-food got there. The huge anorexia rate in (I think) Fiji once US TV got there (a diet of fish meant the local culture said large was beautiful, but now all that's changed).
I hope I'm not too late for a flame war
Gee, sorry to ruin your culture. You started off with a number of valid points, but degenerated into a rant about American junk food. ** News flash ** The Japanese, French, etc eat at McDonalds because they want to. They are not nations full of simple children being force-fed by a large US based company. They have the choice to eat what they will, just as they EU can release encryption in spite of US government protest.
In summary, the whole "Bigger is better", spoilt, I've-got-more-money-so-I-_must_-be-better concept that the US is *founded* on annoys the piss out of me.
You forget one of America's pet peeves: Freedom of Choice
(je pense donc je suis has a few problems with it) Mostly that the original was written in Latin. Sorry, I can't quote it, but I couldn't stand to see you put DesCartes before de horse.
I'm holding up one finger to make it easier, Billy
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This whole issue is psychological, not a matter of an insufficient tool kit. Think of all the debate over the true definition of a hacker. These folks are up for a challenge, and will look for a way to slip through filters.
Concerning moderation, there seem to be quite a few users that are annoyed. It behooves the powers that be to pay attention. As Natalie Portman's once and future daughter said,
...the more you tighten your grip, the more trolls will slip through your fingers...
You bring up a good point, Max, but America does have a large presence on the web, especially the commercialized portion of the web. We are the proverbial 800 pound gorilla. (This site is also in the US.) It would make for an interesting case when some American with a hair across their ass takes exception with a site located off shore and finds out just what those other two w's before "web" stand for. We Americans can be quite provincial, perhaps the shake up would do us some good.
It appears that the CoS is getting away with this because they can, not because they are right. As others have pointed out, they are a fearsome legal opponent.
As one of those provincial Yanks, I take no offense at your umbrage.
I used to work on this stuff at NorTek until I got laid off. I was pissed off for a while, until I discovered the internet. The site makes me nostalgic for the days when I was defending America from communism.
I have loved synthesized music from the first time I heard it. Some favorites through the years have been Devo, Gary Numan, and Robert Fripp, who has experimented with synth-guitar.
How the world turns dept.
Mark Mothersbaugh, formerly of Devo, can be seen in the credits for Buena Vista TV (Rugrats), a Disney subsidiary. Ugh!
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Let's start a crusade to bring back Eek!
I only watched Eek! because it was on next to my favorite Fox cartoon (...drumroll)
Bill Gates is facing the firing squad. Comander: "Ready, Aim...." Soldier: "Um, sir the guns are rebooting." Bill: "Hahaha I knew this day would come so I put my curse on all of your weapons. Muhuhuhahaha..."
By droppping a note to lcweb@loc.gov. This is the most short-sighted view I have ever heard, and I am appalled to hear it from our Librarian of Congress
What he said. (See above)
I shall save my outrage for the email that will go to the Library O'Congress.
Be nice. Ask them about their product. Ask them for more information. Explain that you don't know english very well and ask them to explain it again but slower. Keep them on the line as long as you can afford
These people are payed commision for sales. If you play along for 10 minutes, tell them "My card number is 3..7..8 oh, wait. I hate being bothered by telemarketers, never mind" they will definitely not want to call you again.
Indeed, he is. He didn't even know who wrote Life With Jeeves, but both major online booksellers did. P.G. Wodehouse's character Jeeves could solve anything short of world peace, but this bot couldn't find his butt if it had a bell on it.
Life with Jeeves is a good read, if you like that sort of thing. Wodehouse compared it to musical comedy.
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I am presently listening to a CD on my computer at work. I shall bring it home in the morning and listen to it there on a stereo. I like the portability, so I bought the CD. The music industry should realize that music on the net is exposure, which leads to sales. The got their panties in a bunch back in the 20's when they thought radio play would damp record sales. By the 50's they had caught on, as indicated by the payola scandals.
Primus seems to make an effort to keep their music reasonably priced, and I am happy to give them a plug.
Metallica does not, and I am happy to give them a plug of another sort.
Fish on!
When I was a kid, I always donned a mask before asking to lick the spoon so my mother wouldn't know I was trying to get more than my share. As an adult(?) I make "first post" trolls as an anonymous coward. Old habits die hard, don't they?
Now I have an urge for chocolate chip cookies smothered in cake frosting. This will play hell with my blood sugar problems. Look what you did to me, you Pavlovian bastard!
Damn, time to re-caffeinate
Anonymous Coward: Ask for it by name!
I did prefer the earlier format. I miss the Dust Puppy and the send-up of Marantz(?) speakers.
Thanks, AC
Back in 1963 an island called Surtsey erupted near Iceland. It was pretty large, and was closely studied for geological and bilogical purposes.
There is at least one book published on the subject. No, I am not shilling(TM) for Orinoco.
I want to see a little 'X' in the middle of the Pacific. Then I know that this event is real.
CSIRO is definitely a 'news for nerds' site.
Dad: No
I know that is easier than I made it appear, but it does work. When I do take them, I usually just get a soda. My choice.
Maybe non-Americans don't have the force of will to resist glitzy advertising, but I think they do. They are ignoring the US concerning encryption, why not diet?
I hope I'm not too late for a flame war
Gee, sorry to ruin your culture. You started off with a number of valid points, but degenerated into a rant about American junk food.
** News flash ** The Japanese, French, etc eat at McDonalds because they want to. They are not nations full of simple children being force-fed by a large US based company. They have the choice to eat what they will, just as they EU can release encryption in spite of US government protest.
In summary, the whole "Bigger is better", spoilt, I've-got-more-money-so-I-_must_-be-better concept that the US is *founded* on annoys the piss out of me.
You forget one of America's pet peeves:
Freedom of Choice
Posterity
Yes, there is a hyphen in "nit-pick".
Sorry, while we were discussing literature I couldn't let that one slide.
just a reminder of why the rest of Europe considers America to be a nation of undereducated children
Is this the gratitude we get for defending you from communism?
Sorry, I also was compelled
Could you cite some "evidence for the non-existance of god"? That sounds like a very bold claim.
(je pense donc je suis has a few problems with it)
Mostly that the original was written in Latin. Sorry, I can't quote it, but I couldn't stand to see you put DesCartes before de horse.
Just standing up to be counted
I'm holding up one finger to make it easier, Billy
Concerning moderation, there seem to be quite a few users that are annoyed. It behooves the powers that be to pay attention. As Natalie Portman's once and future daughter said,
...or something like that.
Must recaffeinate
It appears that the CoS is getting away with this because they can, not because they are right. As others have pointed out, they are a fearsome legal opponent.
As one of those provincial Yanks, I take no offense at your umbrage.
Thanks, I book marked the link.
You get (5, insightful for understanding) obscure humor.
I used to work on this stuff at NorTek until I got laid off. I was pissed off for a while, until I discovered the internet. The site makes me nostalgic for the days when I was defending America from communism.
I have seen Mark's name on other Buena Vista shows, I just can't remember the titles.
We all have to eat, even old musicians.
I have kids, what is your excuse for watching Rugrats? ;]
I have loved synthesized music from the first time I heard it. Some favorites through the years have been Devo, Gary Numan, and Robert Fripp, who has experimented with synth-guitar.
How the world turns dept.
Mark Mothersbaugh, formerly of Devo, can be seen in the credits for Buena Vista TV (Rugrats), a Disney subsidiary.
Ugh!
I only watched Eek! because it was on next to my favorite Fox cartoon (...drumroll)
The Tick!
Now that is a cartoon worth a crusade.
Are we off-topic yet?
Bill Gates is facing the firing squad.
Comander: "Ready, Aim...."
Soldier: "Um, sir the guns are rebooting."
Bill: "Hahaha I knew this day would come so I put my curse on all of your weapons. Muhuhuhahaha..."
This is the most short-sighted view I have ever heard, and I am appalled to hear it from our Librarian of Congress
What he said. (See above)
I shall save my outrage for the email that will go to the Library O'Congress.
Signature applies to Mr. Billington (See below)
These people are payed commision for sales. If you play along for 10 minutes, tell them "My card number is 3..7..8 oh, wait. I hate being bothered by telemarketers, never mind" they will definitely not want to call you again.
Life with Jeeves is a good read, if you like that sort of thing. Wodehouse compared it to musical comedy.
How come every time I re-try terraserver.com a black helicopter flies by my window?