Capitalism at its finest. Until there's a market-based motivation for cell phone companies to change, they won't. I don't know of more recent data, but back in 2013, the U.S. ranked 3rd most expensive, behind Canada and Japan. Unfortunately, I don't think that analysis included data and it isn't very current. Certainly, the U.S. could be far and above the worst right now.
This is true, but consider that 122K is on average. This means for every person in school out there contributing for free, we have others making 244K per year. If it were 10% free development, then the average for the others is 136K. The average salary for a software engineer in the USA is 94K, so something is fishy.
nimbius calls it a garbage app, but then does exactly the same thing. Hypocrisy at its finest. Oh wait, let's hear from nimbius, "No, I wasn't going to do anything with those pictures, honest! No, seriously, I'm a good guy. I just like storing pictures of people I barely know for no good reason, against their wishes."
Well, the customer base at Fashion Square Mall (also here in Orlando) is extremely thin. They are building a hotel inside it, too, hoping to capitalize on the theme that seems to work at Florida Mall. So, I think it's more than an anecdote. The Oviedo Marketplace also has low attendance, worse than it was 10 years ago, but not as bad as Fashion Square. The Artegon Marketplace, on the other hand, can be quite busy and has an awesome store called Gods and Monsters, which I bet would appeal to a lot more/. members than ThinkGeek.
For those who wonder, the Florida Mall is a very busy mall. Elsewhere around the country, the malls are getting thin on customers, but there are a lot of tourists here. The Florida Hotel is in the mall and gets a lot of customers who want to visit the touristy areas of Orlando, particularly on International Drive.
I agree with you, it shouldn't be on the list. Like any disease or collection of symptoms, there will always be bullshit diagnoses and related hoaxes, and there is always a bullshit miracle cure. But, being personally affected by RLS, I can attest to its validity. I take no drugs for it, either, but I sleep like complete shit every night and even on a queen size bed, no one can sleep beside me (due to movements). These symptoms are trivially and empirically discernible by any scientist (including my wife), though the symptom of feeling like I have to move my legs while awake is not. However, if you're one of those "knee bouncers" or have some other kind of tic, and don't think you have RLS, try NOT bouncing or knee (for 20 minutes or so). I assure you that it would be very difficult and uncomfortable. The current wiki page is actually pretty decent on this subject.
Why not? Microsoft is noted as the "Redmond, Washington-based company." When legality is in question, it's critical to know where the companies are based. What is legal in Russia is very different than what's legal in the U.S., or even Washington state.
It's still a little anachronistic. It's not as direct as a knife in the chest or an axe across the neck. With little in terms of civilization, hanging seems anachronistic. I'm not the GP, but I agree and would love to read some comments from anthropologists familiar with that time period.
This should've been posted at least YESTERDAY rather than 3pm on the day of. If they want more than just a "thank you" (and I'm sure they do) then people need more notice. Most people don't track these X Appreciation Days.
That was your chance to teach him some basics of economics and the term opportunity cost. You and all your friends will take your business elsewhere vs. the extremely small cost of letting you charge your phones.
OSM has similar issues. People who add to OSM are often morons about what they add. Creating new types like "yes" instead of using actual types. Translators from OSM to something more useful like a file geodatabase or shapefiles often get the geometry wrong, too. For example, creating a linear lake (the perimeter) rather than a more appropriate polygon. So, OSM has significant issues when trying to use it for non-casual purposes. On the other hand, it is generally the most complete set and that can help account for its gross deficiencies.
I took my AP computer science test way back in 1986 and while I don't have the test with me, I certainly remember it being A LOT harder than this. I could've finished this test in 20 minutes or so. Did I get better with age? Am I overestimating my high school computer science abilities? Or, have the standards fallen?
Should mod parent up and GP down. I'm with Lauren. Regarding GP, when he says "And hey, I'm not personally offended by that kinda shit - I'm a guy." I'm offended by this. I'm a guy and I'm not just offended by that behavior ("that kinda shit") but especially by that sexist comment. "I'm a guy" supposedly means that you shouldn't be offended by it? That's exactly the behavior the OP is talking about, albeit it's a generally pervasive problem and nothing to do with gaming industry. Guy or not, you may or may not be offended by it. By virtue of you thinking that "I'm a guy" shouldn't be offended by it--that's the problem.
You're missing the point. The idea here is that a reasonable person realizes that the dude in the stormtrooper outfit isn't carrying a real gun. To fulfill the "law" the principal must report this, but she might as well do so using the non-emergency number. If the police don't actually respond, who cares.
I'm thinking the same thing. Maybe it's a ploy. After the Republican president and Republican-led House (and fairly even Senate) first passed the Patriot Act into law in 2001, having Obama support it now is the best way to have the Republicans of today reject it. Hell, you can steer the Party of No around right now just by having Obama support the opposite viewpoint of what you want.
He's getting fined for it, and it could become significant. I'm not sure what my opinion is on it, either. I don't like that his usage of land was put into law by others, after he had bought it. But then again, he bought a golf course and is trying to do something totally different with it.
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They should have put it on the calendar then.
Everything is suspect, including /. moderating.
It's not specific to Slavia. Look at any minecraft server. Heck, look at any MMO game at all. There are jerks everywhere.
Who the fuck said that? I didn't suggest we regulate the shit out of anything.
Capitalism at its finest. Until there's a market-based motivation for cell phone companies to change, they won't. I don't know of more recent data, but back in 2013, the U.S. ranked 3rd most expensive, behind Canada and Japan. Unfortunately, I don't think that analysis included data and it isn't very current. Certainly, the U.S. could be far and above the worst right now.
This is true, but consider that 122K is on average. This means for every person in school out there contributing for free, we have others making 244K per year. If it were 10% free development, then the average for the others is 136K. The average salary for a software engineer in the USA is 94K, so something is fishy.
nimbius calls it a garbage app, but then does exactly the same thing. Hypocrisy at its finest. Oh wait, let's hear from nimbius, "No, I wasn't going to do anything with those pictures, honest! No, seriously, I'm a good guy. I just like storing pictures of people I barely know for no good reason, against their wishes."
Well, the customer base at Fashion Square Mall (also here in Orlando) is extremely thin. They are building a hotel inside it, too, hoping to capitalize on the theme that seems to work at Florida Mall. So, I think it's more than an anecdote. The Oviedo Marketplace also has low attendance, worse than it was 10 years ago, but not as bad as Fashion Square. The Artegon Marketplace, on the other hand, can be quite busy and has an awesome store called Gods and Monsters, which I bet would appeal to a lot more /. members than ThinkGeek.
For those who wonder, the Florida Mall is a very busy mall. Elsewhere around the country, the malls are getting thin on customers, but there are a lot of tourists here. The Florida Hotel is in the mall and gets a lot of customers who want to visit the touristy areas of Orlando, particularly on International Drive.
I agree with you, it shouldn't be on the list. Like any disease or collection of symptoms, there will always be bullshit diagnoses and related hoaxes, and there is always a bullshit miracle cure. But, being personally affected by RLS, I can attest to its validity. I take no drugs for it, either, but I sleep like complete shit every night and even on a queen size bed, no one can sleep beside me (due to movements). These symptoms are trivially and empirically discernible by any scientist (including my wife), though the symptom of feeling like I have to move my legs while awake is not. However, if you're one of those "knee bouncers" or have some other kind of tic, and don't think you have RLS, try NOT bouncing or knee (for 20 minutes or so). I assure you that it would be very difficult and uncomfortable. The current wiki page is actually pretty decent on this subject.
Why not? Microsoft is noted as the "Redmond, Washington-based company." When legality is in question, it's critical to know where the companies are based. What is legal in Russia is very different than what's legal in the U.S., or even Washington state.
Does this fat make me look fat?
It's still a little anachronistic. It's not as direct as a knife in the chest or an axe across the neck. With little in terms of civilization, hanging seems anachronistic. I'm not the GP, but I agree and would love to read some comments from anthropologists familiar with that time period.
This should've been posted at least YESTERDAY rather than 3pm on the day of. If they want more than just a "thank you" (and I'm sure they do) then people need more notice. Most people don't track these X Appreciation Days.
Citation? I see where a homeless man spent one night in jail and it was thrown out. That was one individual cop, not Florida.
That was your chance to teach him some basics of economics and the term opportunity cost. You and all your friends will take your business elsewhere vs. the extremely small cost of letting you charge your phones.
OSM has similar issues. People who add to OSM are often morons about what they add. Creating new types like "yes" instead of using actual types. Translators from OSM to something more useful like a file geodatabase or shapefiles often get the geometry wrong, too. For example, creating a linear lake (the perimeter) rather than a more appropriate polygon. So, OSM has significant issues when trying to use it for non-casual purposes. On the other hand, it is generally the most complete set and that can help account for its gross deficiencies.
I took my AP computer science test way back in 1986 and while I don't have the test with me, I certainly remember it being A LOT harder than this. I could've finished this test in 20 minutes or so. Did I get better with age? Am I overestimating my high school computer science abilities? Or, have the standards fallen?
Should mod parent up and GP down. I'm with Lauren. Regarding GP, when he says "And hey, I'm not personally offended by that kinda shit - I'm a guy." I'm offended by this. I'm a guy and I'm not just offended by that behavior ("that kinda shit") but especially by that sexist comment. "I'm a guy" supposedly means that you shouldn't be offended by it? That's exactly the behavior the OP is talking about, albeit it's a generally pervasive problem and nothing to do with gaming industry. Guy or not, you may or may not be offended by it. By virtue of you thinking that "I'm a guy" shouldn't be offended by it--that's the problem.
You're missing the point. The idea here is that a reasonable person realizes that the dude in the stormtrooper outfit isn't carrying a real gun. To fulfill the "law" the principal must report this, but she might as well do so using the non-emergency number. If the police don't actually respond, who cares.
Note you could call the non-emergency number. The law doesn't require you dial 911.
It's ok, he's an amature.
I'm thinking the same thing. Maybe it's a ploy. After the Republican president and Republican-led House (and fairly even Senate) first passed the Patriot Act into law in 2001, having Obama support it now is the best way to have the Republicans of today reject it. Hell, you can steer the Party of No around right now just by having Obama support the opposite viewpoint of what you want.
In the U.S. a federal crime is worse because you end up going to a federal pound-you-in-the-ass prison.
He's getting fined for it, and it could become significant. I'm not sure what my opinion is on it, either. I don't like that his usage of land was put into law by others, after he had bought it. But then again, he bought a golf course and is trying to do something totally different with it.