This is because ACs have brains too. The problem is a biased moderation system that
a) unfairly demotes AC often by 2 points b) encourages kharma-whoring by offering a +1 attack
The solution is not e-mail registration, that is for someone willing have this garbage traced back to them (a liabilty) despite getting absolutly no compensation to post this shit. Think about it: why should I have either an e-mail or an IP address associated with this drivel?
Registration should only secure you a user name to aid continuity. E-mail and IP logging is unneccessary. User name and password - unix got it right how come slash got it wrong?
I shouldn't say this since I normally don't criticize ACs, but you are so full of shit that a bowl of hot grits down your pants would actually make you smell better.
You bring up an excellent point. Are you perhaps also suggesting a "dynamic" online journal. Perhaps with a point-counterpoint format or a series of concurring parties adding supporting evidence.
As long as the timeline of revisions is clear, it should still be possible to archive the journals. Having articles threaded together would not only make searching easier, but also reduce a lot of the redundant information that is included in each article.
Thank you for that simple, but wrong, idea. Printing out their own "back-ups" faces the same copyright issues as making a digital copy. Fair use only gets you so far.
Because/. doesn't want anonymous posting but they want encourage anonymous moderation. They are very much like the governemnt. After all, the state doesn't like anonymous communication, but it is more than happy to encourage anonymous phone calls and informants.
It is all about control. Uncle Sam wants it, and so does slashdot. Moderators would think twice before marking shit down if everyone saw their decision.
All in all, anonymous moderation is far more cowardly than anonymous posting.
It's always nice to hear from someone who has given up. You also could not be more wrong. The digitization of commerce combined with encryption and the anonymization of information retrieval has the potential to radically improve your privacy protection.
Governments do not want this and neither to the korporations. Government wants to monitor you, obviously, and korporations want the passkey to your wallet. If all activity is digitized and it cannot be controlled, then a sort of de facto libertarianism erupts that is beyond the ability of your socialist democracies to control. I welcome this. Physical crimes against other persons and property will become easier to prosecute and/or protect against that too is a good thing. But the age of victimless crimes could be coming to an end. Smile.
It is NOT the fault of capitalism which is a system that by definition protects liberties. It is a system that, in its ideal, has not ever existed not even close.
I agree it is not informative. However, I do appreciate not having to re-edit the URL to include the partners crap (OK so I'm stupid AND lazy).
But it is a shame that moderation has cause kharma-whoring. They should just wipe everyone's kharma and stick to mods from scratch. This is especially a good idea since my kharma is negative.
Ever since slashdot has required registration to avoid de facto post burial, it has been my opinion that they are part of the problem, more so than the solution.
If the problem is "when every move you make is scanned, analyzed and permanently recorded" then slashdot is guilty too.
"The ability to critically evaluate America is something lacking with Americans."
Perhaps you should stop watching CNN and reading the New York Times. Your statement indicates a serious lack of exposure to opposing points of view. Of which, there is no shortage.
Slashdot Mirror
This is because ACs have brains too. The problem is a biased moderation system that
a) unfairly demotes AC often by 2 points
b) encourages kharma-whoring by offering a +1 attack
The solution is not e-mail registration, that is for someone willing have this garbage traced back to them (a liabilty) despite getting absolutly no compensation to post this shit. Think about it: why should I have either an e-mail or an IP address associated with this drivel?
Registration should only secure you a user name to aid continuity. E-mail and IP logging is unneccessary. User name and password - unix got it right how come slash got it wrong?
I shouldn't say this since I normally don't criticize ACs, but you are so full of shit that a bowl of hot grits down your pants would actually make you smell better.
Thank you?
A-men. Aaaa-men. Aaaaaaa-men. A-men! A-MEN!
It's OK to get drunk with your professors. Just don't sleep with them. Drink a tall glass of water NOW and take 2 asprin. E-mail me in the morning.
You bring up an excellent point. Are you perhaps also suggesting a "dynamic" online journal. Perhaps with a point-counterpoint format or a series of concurring parties adding supporting evidence.
As long as the timeline of revisions is clear, it should still be possible to archive the journals. Having articles threaded together would not only make searching easier, but also reduce a lot of the redundant information that is included in each article.
Oddly enough, this topic is about online document preservation. Not searching through documents.
Congrats on post #12
Thank you for that simple, but wrong, idea. Printing out their own "back-ups" faces the same copyright issues as making a digital copy. Fair use only gets you so far.
Why would you digitally scan an online document? If its online, then it's already digitized. This is about bit degradation not paper.
I.e., congratulations on 8th post. Maybe if kharma-whoring were eliminated people would at least read links and think before posting.
Thanks for the flamage... saves me the trouble.
Had your name been Signal 11 instead of Anonymous Coward, this would have been moderated up to 3 (Funny). Sorry.
Because /. doesn't want anonymous posting but they want encourage anonymous moderation. They are very much like the governemnt. After all, the state doesn't like anonymous communication, but it is more than happy to encourage anonymous phone calls and informants.
It is all about control. Uncle Sam wants it, and so does slashdot. Moderators would think twice before marking shit down if everyone saw their decision.
All in all, anonymous moderation is far more cowardly than anonymous posting.
That little story has been posted before. It was funny the first time it took me 10 clicks to scroll past it.
It's always nice to hear from someone who has given up. You also could not be more wrong. The digitization of commerce combined with encryption and the anonymization of information retrieval has the potential to radically improve your privacy protection.
Governments do not want this and neither to the korporations. Government wants to monitor you, obviously, and korporations want the passkey to your wallet. If all activity is digitized and it cannot be controlled, then a sort of de facto libertarianism erupts that is beyond the ability of your socialist democracies to control. I welcome this. Physical crimes against other persons and property will become easier to prosecute and/or protect against that too is a good thing. But the age of victimless crimes could be coming to an end. Smile.
It is NOT the fault of capitalism which is a system that by definition protects liberties. It is a system that, in its ideal, has not ever existed not even close.
I agree it is not informative. However, I do appreciate not having to re-edit the URL to include the partners crap (OK so I'm stupid AND lazy).
But it is a shame that moderation has cause kharma-whoring. They should just wipe everyone's kharma and stick to mods from scratch. This is especially a good idea since my kharma is negative.
Ever since slashdot has required registration to avoid de facto post burial, it has been my opinion that they are part of the problem, more so than the solution.
If the problem is "when every move you make is scanned, analyzed and permanently recorded" then slashdot is guilty too.
Happy?
That was way funnier than all those Beowulf and credit card jokes.
Yes on both counts.
Why don't I just use preview?
Perhaps you should re-read my post. I was clearly comparing CNN and NYT as similars.
My point was that there is no lack of internal criticism in the US.
From my vaulted perspective, insulting the suburbs is one of lowest forms of discrimination. On par with racism, sexism and religios bigotry.
You are supposed to read my previous post in an Ed McMahon (sic?) voice - NOT a military voice.
You know, "You are correct, Sir.... HEY OH!!!!"
Well maybe you'll get it someday, but I ain't holding my breath.
YES SIR! COMMENCE OPERATION RIPOFF!
"The ability to critically evaluate America is something lacking with Americans."
Perhaps you should stop watching CNN and reading the New York Times. Your statement indicates a serious lack of exposure to opposing points of view. Of which, there is no shortage.
damn straight