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  1. Re:Good luck apple. on Apple Goes After the Term 'Podcast' · · Score: 1

    Add "born before 1950" the list of offenses which could make a judge unable to rule intelligently on the subject.

  2. Re:Ahhh judicial activism on Patent Law Ruling Threatens FOSS · · Score: 1

    For a judge, setting precident is similar to getting published for an academic - it is the metric by which they measure their success.

  3. Re:IANAL on Are NDA 'Prior Inventions' Clauses Safe to Sign? · · Score: 1

    The more important question is can an employee who signed such a contract afford to defend herself from a team of attack lawyers?

  4. Re:Why is it... on Judge May Force Google to Submit to Feds · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Because oppresive regimes don't have constitutions that (pretend to) limit government power.

  5. Re:This again? Where's the problem? on EU, UN to Wrestle Internet Control From US · · Score: 1

    "We invented the type of government where the people are represented by representatives in a legislative body, separate from an executive branch, commonly known as the Republic. Your use of the aforementioned type of government infringes on our Intellectual Property rights. Please cease to use the aforementioned type of government within 30 days."

    We stopped using this form of government years ago, I don't know what you're talking about.

  6. Re:waiting... on Nanotubes Start to Show their Promise · · Score: 1

    We need a revolution, but not necessarily a technological one. Our governmental systems could use a good flushing if nothing else.

  7. Re:If this dupefix is anything like in Shadowbane. on World of Warcraft Duping Bug Found · · Score: 2, Funny

    Make sure to say hi to the other 5 Shadowbane players for me, thanks.

  8. Re:As as GIS guy, I kinda expect some limits on Court Rules GIS Data Can't Be Kept Secret · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So when you want to dig in your own back yard you can't call the city and say "can I dig here, or will I hit a gas line?" because you might be a terrorist.

    Restricting access to information is retarded. Rules should deal with actions, not with information.

  9. Re:Dothan? on Intel Readying Dual-Core Desktop Chip · · Score: 1

    No, it's a pissant town in Alabama.

  10. Re:How about a DMCA opinon, here? on DMCA Prevents Photoshop Support of Nikon Camera · · Score: 1

    The root of the problem is that there is no difference between the government and the corporations.

  11. Re:Wait a sec... on RIAA Cracks Down on Internet2 File Sharing · · Score: 1

    We're talking about file sharing. There is no theft going on, nor any loss to speak of.

  12. Re:how about just.... on Daylight Savings Change Proposed · · Score: 1

    Because, for the most part, politicians aren't interested in solutions. Why solve problems, when you can prolong them and milk them for all they're worth?

  13. Re:My favorite thing is... on Only 15% of Gamers are Internet Addicts · · Score: 1

    That's why you should only date women born after 1980!

  14. Re:No more violence, please on 50K Linux Man Bites At Merkey.net · · Score: 1

    I don't know what you're talkinga about. Violence really *is* the answer.

  15. Re:Easy on DoJ - Making Data Public Would 'Crash System' · · Score: 1

    Try this instead:

    ORDER BY [Contribution Amount]

  16. Re:Yep on D&D Is 30 · · Score: 1

    "Yep you are a nerd."

    No, I'm a nerd. Mainly for pointing out that familiars are tiny or smaller creatures who don't threaten adjacent spaces, must enter opponents squares to attack and therefore can't provide or benefit from a flanking bonus.

  17. Re:Media coverage on Passive E-Mail Monitoring Leads To Arrest · · Score: 1

    The trial will tell what people believe, not what is. It's important to distinguish legal status and reality - they often disagree.

  18. Re:Ummmmm... WHY? on A Motherboard That Doesn't Require An OS · · Score: 2, Interesting

    It's useful in bypassing DRM (hopefully).

  19. Re:Prior art on Gyroscopic Wireless Mouse · · Score: 1

    This isn't quite it. From their description it seems that these gloves only measure finger contacts through completed circuits; a set of gloves that could input as described would be an order of magnitude more complex.

  20. The Computer decrees: on Paranoia RPG Returns in New Edition · · Score: 4, Funny

    Anyone trolling this article must report to the nearest execution booth. Have a pleasant day, citizen.

  21. Re:Privacy in a cyber cafe? on California Cybercafe Regulation Decision Released · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you want privacy, do it from someone else's unsecured wireless network connection.

  22. Re:Not to sounds anti-american but... on Washington State Restricts Anti-Cop Videogames · · Score: 1

    why, again, do you care about being anti-american? I am one, and I know my country is fucked.

  23. Why human decency? on Blind User Sues Southwest Over Web Site, Cites ADA · · Score: 1

    If the blind are such a small portion of the population that they do not make a sizable enough dent in someone's wallet, the why care?

    Humans are the only animals that coddle their sick and old; the rest avoid them. I think there is a lesson in practicality here, and no one of decency.

  24. Re:Let's see... on Police Database Lists 'Future Criminals' · · Score: 1

    No, it's not worth it. This is yet another trade-liberty-for-safety deal. It is NOT a fair price to pay.

    Think about it - would you want to be pulled in as a suspect of a sex crime just because you porn collection came to the notice of the local thought police?

  25. Low cost alternative? on Solar Surgery · · Score: 1

    The bargain basement is not the place to hunt for surgeons.