I believe calling it theft is disingenuous too. I think one could argue that (and in some peoples mind it may be what they are thinking) it is closely related to theft of service but I would think it would only be theft of service in the initial (first) copying of the media and copyright infringement every time you "distribute" it.
Then again, brown diamonds were shit and only sold as industrial until cheap synthetic diamonds threatened the market. Now they are illustrious "chocolate"/brown diamonds. I hope this industry dies horribly.
My guess is if they are capable of doing this, they are too old for YouTube Kids anyway and you probably should worry about them creating a porn account.
Yes, it's not a tyranny in the sense that we are dragging the minority into the streets and beating them although it is possible within the system. Hopefully our social mores won't allow for such egregious examples but the tyranny is more subtle. Fore example, want to home brew on your Xbox or PS3? Nope, the majority (of Congress) has decided that you can't open up a device you own. Think abortion is killing a child? The majority doesn't think so and will continue to do so.
The term was meant to convey that there exists the chance (and it seems more so in the present) of 49.99999999% of the population being unhappy, unrepresented or even considering the outcome completely vile. In a voting age population of 193,376,975 that means that there is a potential of 95 million subject to the decision of the other 96 million. The tyranny is that there was no compromise.
1. Ask you nicely to leave 2. When you still refuse, open the car door and put you in the back of the patrol car 3. If they can't open the door, put your car on a tow truck and remove you and the car.
This is a bit different than asking you to leave and than pepper spraying you and sticking a banana in your tailpipe.
We've forgotten that they are supposed to be PEACE officers.
On top of that, you will also make contacts. This is something I didn't realize after getting out of the school most probably never heard from. You may very well be going to the school with the guy that will be recruited to Google or IBM. I went to school with the guy that was hired to the local code monkey factory.
Most people forget that the states have the power to amend the Constitution too. I think it's time for the people to go to their states and start asking for their states to apply for an Article V convention.
Now that more and more of us are finding ways to cut out the commercials, they have to be hidden in the content. As others have said, I don't mind if they are done "right" (and there is a fine line of course). My main concern is that this will go the same way cable TV did.
First, they rationalize that they need this because there are fewer and fewer eyeballs hitting the commercials. Next, they will find a way to enforce the 10 minutes of commercials per 1/2 hour of programming. ??? Finally, PROFIT!
We'll finally achieve life as depicted in the Demolition Man (was that parody or just really good product placement?)
If I remember correctly, he is able to run the same speed with less energy expended. I'd call that an unfair advantage.
I don't mind him competing though, there are physical limitations to how fast a human can run, swim, etc. and I don't think the human body evolves fast enough to make things interesting. I just don't want mediocre athletes making this an elective surgery in an attempt to become great.
July 13 2010 U.S. Identifies Vast Mineral Riches in Afghanistan "The previously unknown deposits — including huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and critical industrial metals like lithium — are so big and include so many minerals that are essential to modern industry that Afghanistan could eventually be transformed into one of the most important mining centers in the world, the United States officials believe. "
That's what I came here to say but couldn't remember the term for it.
The more the customer knows the more leverage they have in the process.
This reminds me of the outcry the music/movie industry has had in the past. The broke the world up into regions so they could maximize their profits by setting prices 'appropriate' to the region. When the internet developed, we learned that we could purchase the movies/music for cheaper if we purchased from a different region. Why should a movie cost me more because I make more money than someone in a different region?
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I believe calling it theft is disingenuous too. I think one could argue that (and in some peoples mind it may be what they are thinking) it is closely related to theft of service but I would think it would only be theft of service in the initial (first) copying of the media and copyright infringement every time you "distribute" it.
Then again, brown diamonds were shit and only sold as industrial until cheap synthetic diamonds threatened the market. Now they are illustrious "chocolate"/brown diamonds. I hope this industry dies horribly.
My guess is if they are capable of doing this, they are too old for YouTube Kids anyway and you probably should worry about them creating a porn account.
Alternatively: YouTube to frustrate users to use a different source for their music.
Can't mass produce it... how else will they charge an arm and leg for it?
We've always been at war with Terrorism, The Communists are our allies in this horrific war.
At 930 "years", that would have made Adam 77.5 when he died.
Not bad for a crash-landed alien without any healthcare.
Yes, it's not a tyranny in the sense that we are dragging the minority into the streets and beating them although it is possible within the system. Hopefully our social mores won't allow for such egregious examples but the tyranny is more subtle. Fore example, want to home brew on your Xbox or PS3? Nope, the majority (of Congress) has decided that you can't open up a device you own. Think abortion is killing a child? The majority doesn't think so and will continue to do so.
The term was meant to convey that there exists the chance (and it seems more so in the present) of 49.99999999% of the population being unhappy, unrepresented or even considering the outcome completely vile. In a voting age population of 193,376,975 that means that there is a potential of 95 million subject to the decision of the other 96 million. The tyranny is that there was no compromise.
This really demonstrates the best part of our voting process.... Tyranny of the Majority
Forever a Friend Zone.
Hold my beer and watch this!
That is the same thing and I would expect them to
1. Ask you nicely to leave
2. When you still refuse, open the car door and put you in the back of the patrol car
3. If they can't open the door, put your car on a tow truck and remove you and the car.
This is a bit different than asking you to leave and than pepper spraying you and sticking a banana in your tailpipe.
We've forgotten that they are supposed to be PEACE officers.
On top of that, you will also make contacts. This is something I didn't realize after getting out of the school most probably never heard from. You may very well be going to the school with the guy that will be recruited to Google or IBM. I went to school with the guy that was hired to the local code monkey factory.
Who you rub elbows with makes a big difference.
Most people forget that the states have the power to amend the Constitution too. I think it's time for the people to go to their states and start asking for their states to apply for an Article V convention.
It's interesting that the average price donated is inversely proportional to the number of games available on that platform.
All good points but you may have gotten a little over zealous. He was kidding about the dog.
Now that more and more of us are finding ways to cut out the commercials, they have to be hidden in the content.
As others have said, I don't mind if they are done "right" (and there is a fine line of course). My main concern is that this will go the same way cable TV did.
First, they rationalize that they need this because there are fewer and fewer eyeballs hitting the commercials.
Next, they will find a way to enforce the 10 minutes of commercials per 1/2 hour of programming.
???
Finally, PROFIT!
We'll finally achieve life as depicted in the Demolition Man (was that parody or just really good product placement?)
If I remember correctly, he is able to run the same speed with less energy expended. I'd call that an unfair advantage.
I don't mind him competing though, there are physical limitations to how fast a human can run, swim, etc. and I don't think the human body evolves fast enough to make things interesting. I just don't want mediocre athletes making this an elective surgery in an attempt to become great.
You're being overly technical. They've managed to change the 4G definition by consensus through a massive marketing campaign.
So we have a source:
July 13 2010
U.S. Identifies Vast Mineral Riches in Afghanistan
"The previously unknown deposits — including huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and critical industrial metals like lithium — are so big and include so many minerals that are essential to modern industry that Afghanistan could eventually be transformed into one of the most important mining centers in the world, the United States officials believe. "
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/14/world/asia/14minerals.html
My guess is that we knew about these before we went in but just now 'discovered' them.
Wow... Perfectly played sir.
I still chuckle when someone tells me they just bought a bluray player.
I ask why because
1. powerdvd (and it's equivalents) will upconvert
2. you can buy a upconvert dvd player for $35
My tinfoil hat tells me that they just want us to buy the same shit in a different format.
Facebook allows way too much communication and freedom. Both are dangerous to their regime.
That's what I came here to say but couldn't remember the term for it.
The more the customer knows the more leverage they have in the process.
This reminds me of the outcry the music/movie industry has had in the past. The broke the world up into regions so they could maximize their profits by setting prices 'appropriate' to the region. When the internet developed, we learned that we could purchase the movies/music for cheaper if we purchased from a different region. Why should a movie cost me more because I make more money than someone in a different region?