In MA, the IBEW and CWA declared a strike against Verizon starting yesterday (Sunday). So, Verizon has very little trained staff on right now, and they want to do things to make their phones seem like they're broken to the end-user. This will turn out well....
I have this idea that union members are never the brains behind any operation.
(Note: This being the internet, I expect some of you may interpret this as a specific attack toward blacks and Latinos...)
I didn't read it that way at all. I read it as an attack on anyone who is not a white male. Although I'm betting you don't like some of those, too.
I agree that preferential treatment sucks. Having a non-white Spiderman doesn't fall into that category. He just isn't white. It also gives the writers some room to create interesting and new stories.
No, they didn't. If you've read those particular emails they are hardly clear that the intention is to not pay anything at all.
The current price of this placement is at 0% rev share for that one day you are placed.
This is not what I would consider unambiguous language. It's clearly some sort of a mistake and worded in such a way that I have no particular way of knowing what the payment would be.
I honestly can't tell if you're going for a humorous mod or not. Any fifth grader can tell you that n * 0 = 0. My 3-year-old knows this. I'm both sad and astonished you find the language ambiguous.
As I'm scrolling through the comments here, I'm seeing the same things repeated over and over again.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it: And ten years from now, the browser will be exactly the same as it is now. That's what you want, isn't it? Stagnation does not lead to a healthy project. Innovation does.
But... but... _everyone_ knows the surest way to improve your market share is to not do a goddamn thing, ever. Right?
Is this where I complain about the government, and in particular, the political party that I hate?
Yup, this is the place! First you pick an arbitrary group. It doesn't really matter which as it's just a word you'll use to describe Good in order to differentiate them from everyone else, who are Evil. The Good all love America and everyone in it. Except those who are Evil. This argument works in all scenarios regardless of Facts, which no one knows.
Then you write comments about how Evil hates Good and won't let them lead us all into the glorious future. Surely if Good were unfettered by Evil, there would be puppies and ice cream for all! You'll be stunned when someone disagrees with you, because that never happens when you hang out with your friends.
Bonus points if you throw in something you read in a blog or heard on the radio. Sometimes those are called Facts, which should make us all laugh but tragically doesn't.
... To deal with the BSA: it's the way of the knife. Alternatively, get a picture of their kids playing, superimpose a targeting reticle on their heads and anonymously e-mail them their personnel. Works like charm.
you're suggesting that leaving the invalidly licensed software on the machines is a better course of action? LOL
Seriously though, hit "uninstall" and claiming in a court later that there was an accidental issue, you discovered it and fixed it, seems a LOT smarter than telling the court that "for three years after sent notice, defendent continued to operate illegally licensed software".
Not uninstalling may cost you money. Uninstalling may cost you money and jail time. Lying to the court (perjury) is not taken lightly either, if it can be proven. Weigh your risks and choose wisely.
If you pay attention to the accidents, you will see the train accidents are almost always due to human error, not signaling equipment failure. Drivers going thru flashing red signals, engineers under the influence or texting, and occasional sabotage. Signal equipment almost always fails safe. This causes very annoying (but safe) delays while the equipment is fixed.
I'm aware of that, but I see it as a deficiency in the design scope of safety equipment.
I worked on US rail signaling equipment (Background = Physics PhD). I have never been so impressed with over-designed, fail-safe equipment. They plan for everything, including multiple lightning strikes. They do such things as positioning their relays upside down so that the armature falls to NC by gravity if the spring breaks. They have many years of experience, and all of our equipment is for sale. I think the NIH mentality bit China in the arse this time.
Lost sales are just that: Nothing. They don't exist. There are unsold units, but just because you have unsold units doesn't mean you have lost sales.
No one knows how many freeloaders convert to customers when the ability to freeload is removed or reduced. It's certainly more than the zero you imply, but also certainly less than the 100% Ubisoft implies.
From Ubisoft's perspective, anything more than zero is a win if they assume it will more than offset those who won't buy because of the DRM. Not a happy thought, but I suspect the numbers add up the right way for them.
Yes, whack a mole is a fun game and will keep them in overtime for years to come.
ROTFL yes very effective. I bet catching 12 people, who may or may not have been anyone of real interest, will shut the anonymous collective right down. Yup this is it for them lol.
They made some points biting at the anonymous hand. Bitchslap is now pending. Now the FBI moved, its time for their betters to make their move.
There's punishment, and then there's deterrence. How many of those participating in Anonymous thought there could be no repercussions or consequences from participating in Anonymous? I'd wager there's less than before.
No one realistically expects the FBI to track down every single participant, but if they manage to get enough to affect the risk/reward perception, it still works.
I suggest you visit China sometime, it might be enlightening. It is far, far from perfect, but it's also far, far better than it was 20 or even 10 years ago. Personal wealth and standard of living is increasing rapidly and exponentially, most especially in urban areas where all these "slave labor" jobs are being created.
Regarding the sustainability of an eBook versus paper, would it not be more accurate to compare the ecological impact of one eBook reader versus 3,500 paper books (the current-model Kindle's capacity)?
I get that you don't like eBooks. I just think it's ridiculous to view them as the downfall of civilization.
I prefer the convenience of eBooks, I can perform my own car maintenance, and I don't own a boat. I read a lot, and have done so ever since I could. I own hundreds of books. Turning physical pages adds nothing to the experience of reading for me. I'm guessing we're around the same age (40?), but you sound more like my dad than my peers.
They are releasing a new director's cut that ends with Tom and Meg in an alleyway, sobbing while they are forced to eat cat food while living in a cardboard box after the Fox Books empire has collapsed.
I'm aware you're describing the ideal. No need to educate me on my rights, or erosion thereof. Having traveled internationally recently, I'll add that the TSA's policies are consistent with those of the People's Republic of China. And that should tell you all you need to know.
That the PRC is also a "land of the free, and home of the brave"?
You seem to be under the mistaken impression that I believe the similarities between China and US airport security are a good thing.
So is mine. I just got home from China two weeks ago, including both HK and mainland. My last visit, about six years ago, was very different. How recent is your experience?
Until I am PROVEN GUILTY of not being one. I don't have to "opt in" for what should be my no-questions-asked constitutional rights.
Haven't flown much recently, then?
I'm aware you're describing the ideal. No need to educate me on my rights, or erosion thereof. Having traveled internationally recently, I'll add that the TSA's policies are consistent with those of the People's Republic of China. And that should tell you all you need to know.
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In MA, the IBEW and CWA declared a strike against Verizon starting yesterday (Sunday). So, Verizon has very little trained staff on right now, and they want to do things to make their phones seem like they're broken to the end-user. This will turn out well....
I have this idea that union members are never the brains behind any operation.
Ah, yes. You don't have room for interesting stories without a minority protagonist.
That's not remotely what I said. Nice try.
(Note: This being the internet, I expect some of you may interpret this as a specific attack toward blacks and Latinos...)
I didn't read it that way at all. I read it as an attack on anyone who is not a white male. Although I'm betting you don't like some of those, too.
I agree that preferential treatment sucks. Having a non-white Spiderman doesn't fall into that category. He just isn't white. It also gives the writers some room to create interesting and new stories.
No, they didn't. If you've read those particular emails they are hardly clear that the intention is to not pay anything at all.
The current price of this placement is at 0% rev share for that one day you are placed.
This is not what I would consider unambiguous language. It's clearly some sort of a mistake and worded in such a way that I have no particular way of knowing what the payment would be.
I honestly can't tell if you're going for a humorous mod or not. Any fifth grader can tell you that n * 0 = 0. My 3-year-old knows this. I'm both sad and astonished you find the language ambiguous.
As I'm scrolling through the comments here, I'm seeing the same things repeated over and over again.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it: And ten years from now, the browser will be exactly the same as it is now. That's what you want, isn't it? Stagnation does not lead to a healthy project. Innovation does.
But... but... _everyone_ knows the surest way to improve your market share is to not do a goddamn thing, ever. Right?
Is this where I complain about the government, and in particular, the political party that I hate?
Yup, this is the place! First you pick an arbitrary group. It doesn't really matter which as it's just a word you'll use to describe Good in order to differentiate them from everyone else, who are Evil. The Good all love America and everyone in it. Except those who are Evil. This argument works in all scenarios regardless of Facts, which no one knows.
Then you write comments about how Evil hates Good and won't let them lead us all into the glorious future. Surely if Good were unfettered by Evil, there would be puppies and ice cream for all! You'll be stunned when someone disagrees with you, because that never happens when you hang out with your friends.
Bonus points if you throw in something you read in a blog or heard on the radio. Sometimes those are called Facts, which should make us all laugh but tragically doesn't.
... To deal with the BSA: it's the way of the knife. Alternatively, get a picture of their kids playing, superimpose a targeting reticle on their heads and anonymously e-mail them their personnel. Works like charm.
You're either a troll or a moron. Possibly both.
you're suggesting that leaving the invalidly licensed software on the machines is a better course of action? LOL
Seriously though, hit "uninstall" and claiming in a court later that there was an accidental issue, you discovered it and fixed it, seems a LOT smarter than telling the court that "for three years after sent notice, defendent continued to operate illegally licensed software".
Not uninstalling may cost you money. Uninstalling may cost you money and jail time. Lying to the court (perjury) is not taken lightly either, if it can be proven. Weigh your risks and choose wisely.
If you pay attention to the accidents, you will see the train accidents are almost always due to human error, not signaling equipment failure. Drivers going thru flashing red signals, engineers under the influence or texting, and occasional sabotage. Signal equipment almost always fails safe. This causes very annoying (but safe) delays while the equipment is fixed.
I'm aware of that, but I see it as a deficiency in the design scope of safety equipment.
I worked on US rail signaling equipment (Background = Physics PhD). I have never been so impressed with over-designed, fail-safe equipment. They plan for everything, including multiple lightning strikes. They do such things as positioning their relays upside down so that the armature falls to NC by gravity if the spring breaks. They have many years of experience, and all of our equipment is for sale. I think the NIH mentality bit China in the arse this time.
And yet train accidents still occur here.
Probably about the same time we do. LA Metro sure could have used it.
Lost sales are just that: Nothing. They don't exist. There are unsold units, but just because you have unsold units doesn't mean you have lost sales.
No one knows how many freeloaders convert to customers when the ability to freeload is removed or reduced. It's certainly more than the zero you imply, but also certainly less than the 100% Ubisoft implies.
From Ubisoft's perspective, anything more than zero is a win if they assume it will more than offset those who won't buy because of the DRM. Not a happy thought, but I suspect the numbers add up the right way for them.
Canada? We're uh, right there, you know. We also don't suck, like the US.
I have been to Canada many times, and I assure you that there are sucky bits. Just not the same sucky bites. Mostly.
So, now I can actually pay to watch a movie on my giant 4 inch screen? Better be at least 2K video... uncompressed
Think HDMI-out and DLNA. Your phone isn't the only possible display device, even if that's where you got the content.
Nope, not what I meant. But you go on ahead with... whatever.
Yes, whack a mole is a fun game and will keep them in overtime for years to come.
ROTFL yes very effective. I bet catching 12 people, who may or may not have been anyone of real interest, will shut the anonymous collective right down. Yup this is it for them lol.
They made some points biting at the anonymous hand. Bitchslap is now pending. Now the FBI moved, its time for their betters to make their move.
There's punishment, and then there's deterrence. How many of those participating in Anonymous thought there could be no repercussions or consequences from participating in Anonymous? I'd wager there's less than before.
No one realistically expects the FBI to track down every single participant, but if they manage to get enough to affect the risk/reward perception, it still works.
I suggest you visit China sometime, it might be enlightening. It is far, far from perfect, but it's also far, far better than it was 20 or even 10 years ago. Personal wealth and standard of living is increasing rapidly and exponentially, most especially in urban areas where all these "slave labor" jobs are being created.
Regarding the sustainability of an eBook versus paper, would it not be more accurate to compare the ecological impact of one eBook reader versus 3,500 paper books (the current-model Kindle's capacity)?
I get that you don't like eBooks. I just think it's ridiculous to view them as the downfall of civilization.
I prefer the convenience of eBooks, I can perform my own car maintenance, and I don't own a boat. I read a lot, and have done so ever since I could. I own hundreds of books. Turning physical pages adds nothing to the experience of reading for me. I'm guessing we're around the same age (40?), but you sound more like my dad than my peers.
They are releasing a new director's cut that ends with Tom and Meg in an alleyway, sobbing while they are forced to eat cat food while living in a cardboard box after the Fox Books empire has collapsed.
I was installing a PC-based peer-to-peer instant messaging system called Right Hand Man starting back in 1989.
Back in 2006 (my first trip) they were much less TSA-like than they are today.
I'm aware you're describing the ideal. No need to educate me on my rights, or erosion thereof. Having traveled internationally recently, I'll add that the TSA's policies are consistent with those of the People's Republic of China. And that should tell you all you need to know.
That the PRC is also a "land of the free, and home of the brave"?
You seem to be under the mistaken impression that I believe the similarities between China and US airport security are a good thing.
I just got home from China two weeks ago, including both HK and mainland. It was a lot different than it was before.
So is mine. I just got home from China two weeks ago, including both HK and mainland. My last visit, about six years ago, was very different. How recent is your experience?
Until I am PROVEN GUILTY of not being one. I don't have to "opt in" for what should be my no-questions-asked constitutional rights.
Haven't flown much recently, then?
I'm aware you're describing the ideal. No need to educate me on my rights, or erosion thereof. Having traveled internationally recently, I'll add that the TSA's policies are consistent with those of the People's Republic of China. And that should tell you all you need to know.