I just wish more people would realize that they don't have to put up with this sort of thing...
I agree. I installed Linux (Mandrake 8.0) for the first time last weekend. I have never used Linux before in my life. I don't know any of the commands or syntaxes, but I am learning because I refuse to put up with XP.
I *dare* you to start an EMail spam warning everyone about this bad new danger to their music collections, and encouraging them to sanitize their CDs before it's too late!
People will do it too. Remember this? I'm just waiting for the e-mail hoax telling people that they can remove a "deadly virus" from thier computer by jumping off a building. It would be raining people at the company I work at...
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...most alien civilisations have performed expirements such as this and then been promptly destroyed.
No, most alien civilizations were destroyed by intercepting our radio transmissions. Specifically, those broadcasting the songs of Slim Whitman, the Yodeling Cowboy. And thank God for that too. I'd hate to have my town invaded by those little high pitched suckers...
I agree. I live in New Jersey and Verizon is just as bad here. I went thought the same crap you did and I now have cable as well. Though my experience with this company, I find it hard to believe that Covad did this....
Eventually, companies hope to refine the technology to target different viewers in the same family.
Man: "....Ok, honey. Have fun." (Wife leaves to go shopping.) (PAUSE) Cable Box: "PSST. Hey Buddy..." Man: "???" Cable Box: "PSST, Over Here. Man: "Who Said That?!" Cable Box: "It's me the cable box. Now that the wife is gone, we here at the cable company want to offer you low subscription rates to Playboy Magazine..." Man: "HUH?!"
...would be "Psycho" Steve Jobbs vs. "Battlin'" Bill Gates in a last-man-standing no-holds-barred steel cage match. I'd pay to see that one on pay per view...
The whole point of free world market is that companies can not be monopolistic on advertising rights.
I really don't agree with this. By that rationale, your saying that a local Mom 'n Pop Deli should but an advertisement for Subway up in thier window to comply with a "free world market". I don't buy it.
Haha. Thanks. But a troll was not my intention. There used to be a time when the record companies used to work for musicians. It's just unfortunate that now it's the other way around....
Duh, it hasn't been for a long time. Where do you think musicians make thier money (the majority at least)? Album sales? BZZT! Sorry, wrong answer. From live performances and merchandise was the correct answer... Want to support your favorite musicians? Go see them live and buy a T-shirt.:)
...But since they have already spent so much on this movie, can they afford to?
Sure they could! But they would have to spend alot of time at the Chocobo Casino to raise the money...
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This doesn't suprise me coming from Connecticut.
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...mis-guidedly assigning that role to government and the operators of small businesses
This kind of lawmaking happens quite frequently in CT. In the State of Connecticut, liquor stores have to be closed at 8 p.m., all day Sunday and on all major holidays. Yet, Connecticut still has the highest drunk driving rate in the US (at least they did 3 years ago when I still lived there).
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Yes, bust 4 people for improper licenses and get the new "Corporate Stooge" merit badge.
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I just wish more people would realize that they don't have to put up with this sort of thing...
I agree. I installed Linux (Mandrake 8.0) for the first time last weekend. I have never used Linux before in my life. I don't know any of the commands or syntaxes, but I am learning because I refuse to put up with XP.
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Japan has invented virtually nothing...
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They invented sushi. which is quite yummy I might add.
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What idiot put the Submit button next to Preview button?
This one did... haha. Sorry, I just couldn't resist that one.
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Being the world's best camper in UT is not a useful skill...
But I sure wish it was... Damn.
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I *dare* you to start an EMail spam warning everyone about this bad new danger to their music collections, and encouraging them to sanitize their CDs before it's too late!
People will do it too. Remember this? I'm just waiting for the e-mail hoax telling people that they can remove a "deadly virus" from thier computer by jumping off a building. It would be raining people at the company I work at...
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Rep. Dick Armey...
I bet that guy got made fun of alot in high school...
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Finally, a weapon against Stupid Patents©.
I own the patent on Stupid Patents©. You should be hearing from my lawyer by morning...
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...most alien civilisations have performed expirements such as this and then been promptly destroyed.
No, most alien civilizations were destroyed by intercepting our radio transmissions. Specifically, those broadcasting the songs of Slim Whitman, the Yodeling Cowboy. And thank God for that too. I'd hate to have my town invaded by those little high pitched suckers...
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I agree. I live in New Jersey and Verizon is just as bad here. I went thought the same crap you did and I now have cable as well. Though my experience with this company, I find it hard to believe that Covad did this....
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Eventually, companies hope to refine the technology to target different viewers in the same family.
Man: "....Ok, honey. Have fun."
(Wife leaves to go shopping.)
(PAUSE)
Cable Box: "PSST. Hey Buddy..."
Man: "???"
Cable Box: "PSST, Over Here.
Man: "Who Said That?!"
Cable Box: "It's me the cable box. Now that the wife is gone, we here at the cable company want to offer you low subscription rates to Playboy Magazine..."
Man: "HUH?!"
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One of those abandoned missile silos would make a nice hosting site, too.
No, I got a better idea. Three words: underground secret laboratory. That would rock!
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Damn Straight!
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...would be "Psycho" Steve Jobbs vs. "Battlin'" Bill Gates in a last-man-standing no-holds-barred steel cage match. I'd pay to see that one on pay per view...
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I am born in USA. USA is my mother, and China is my father!
That's got to one frickin' huge family reunion.
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Cross off Netscape.... Yesterday's /. post.
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"Yes, people should go into this with eyes open for what they're working with, but I don't think there's any nefarious plot," he said.
Of course. Microsoft would NEVER do that... I laughed out loud when I read that part.
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The whole point of free world market is that companies can not be monopolistic on advertising rights.
I really don't agree with this. By that rationale, your saying that a local Mom 'n Pop Deli should but an advertisement for Subway up in thier window to comply with a "free world market". I don't buy it.
And yes, I am an AOL hater.
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Haha. Thanks. But a troll was not my intention. There used to be a time when the record companies used to work for musicians. It's just unfortunate that now it's the other way around....
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It really isn't about the music anymore....
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Duh, it hasn't been for a long time. Where do you think musicians make thier money (the majority at least)? Album sales? BZZT! Sorry, wrong answer. From live performances and merchandise was the correct answer... Want to support your favorite musicians? Go see them live and buy a T-shirt.
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Oh yeah. That little program I used before I learned mIRC. Say "Hi" to Pets.com for me...
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I've been gambling on the net for quite a while now. I'm on my third DSL provider.
Just some advice: Never bet on Verizon. You'll lose every time. (I had to learn that the hard way)
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...But since they have already spent so much on this movie, can they afford to?
Sure they could! But they would have to spend alot of time at the Chocobo Casino to raise the money...
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...mis-guidedly assigning that role to government and the operators of small businesses
This kind of lawmaking happens quite frequently in CT. In the State of Connecticut, liquor stores have to be closed at 8 p.m., all day Sunday and on all major holidays. Yet, Connecticut still has the highest drunk driving rate in the US (at least they did 3 years ago when I still lived there).
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Yeah, but people said the same thing about telephones in cars and they don't cause any acciden... oh wait. Nevermind.
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