... if someone wanted to republish an article entirely now they can do it much more easily, instead of figuring out who to contact to negotiate a license.
Does it really do that, though? According to TFS, the popups come up for third-party quotes as well as for the original content. If this paper actually has the rights to that third party material, I'll eat my hat. If you think that's okay, I've got some Mickey Mouse licenses I would just love to sell you.
A better analogy would be requiring STD Clinic staff to not have casual sex with (some non-singular subset) of their patients. Other than being hopefully unnecessary, I would have no problem with such a policy.
The problem is that 5 minute thought process can exclude people from using an idea for 20 years.
And that's the problem, in a nutshell. That 5 minute thought process shouldn't be protected (non-obvious, anyone?). I work in learning systems and some of the implementations I've seen are, frankly, beautiful. If those sorts of things were the only ones accepted for patenting, that is novel and innovative discoveries, we likely wouldn't be having these software patent discussions. The problem only crops up when we start allowing "bouncy scrolling" patents and their ilk.
Only the rights granted to it as a union. That's what keeps getting lost in the "corporations are people" vitriol. Corporations (and unions) have always had certain rights normally reserved for people. Signing contracts, financial identity, ability to be sued. The issue at hand is what those granted rights should be. Though granting unions only those rights held by corporations (whatever those may be) is something most of us can likely agree on. Nice try, though.
(Yes, I know 150lbs won't amount to much on the Moon. I'm still impressed)
It'll amount to the same weight on the moon as on Earth. Granted, it'll take much more mass to get up to the weight. If it can haul 150lbs here, it can do the same anywhere.
...without one word in support of the concept that even hateful speech is Free Speech and protected in America.
That's simply not true. The video is rather long but he makes it clear that despite the video being vile (and it is, let's not play that game), free speech is sacrosanct. A choice quote, if you don't wish to follow the link,
Like me, the majority of Americans are Christian, and yet we do not ban blasphemy against our most sacred beliefs. Moreover, as President of our country, and Commander-in-Chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day, and I will always defend their right to do so.
You'd have a hard time finding a greater free speech apologist than myself, but I think that the president has done a fine job of defending free speech while communicating with the Muslim community.
The feed back device didn't improve the monkey's intelligence, it simply undid some of the damage the crack did to them.
Really? Not even going to RTFS?
According to the study findings, the MIMO device was exceedingly effective in restoring the cocaine-impaired decision-making ability to an improved level of 10 percent above normal, even when the drug was still present and active.'"
Emphasis mine. Your other points may be valid, but this technique certainly did more than just undo the effects of the drug.
350+ posts by you and every one is a Pro-Apple/Anti-Samsung shitstorm. So tell me, will we get to enjoy your presence after this is settled or will we have to wait for the appeal before you turn back up?
That's it! I'll be writing in a "Corporate^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H Government Seizure Prevention" line-item on next year's budget request.
Seriously, though, is this really something we're willing to accept. I can perfectly rationalize a backup budget to hedge losses to hardware failures and the like, but the threat of becoming collateral damage in an IP shakedown? Why is that even a thing?
"O mankind! We created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that you may know and honor each other (not that you should despise one another). Indeed the most honorable of you in the sight of God is the most righteous." Chapter 49, Verse 13
and
"God does not forbid you to be kind and equitable to those who have neither fought against your faith nor driven you out of your homes. In fact God loves the equitable." Chapter 60, Verse 8
or maybe you'd prefer
"Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and for a Garden (paradise) whose width is that of the heavens and of the earth, prepared for the righteous - Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity or in adversity, who restrain (their) anger and pardon (all) men - for God loves those who do good." Chapter 3, Verses 133-134
Terrible things have been done in the name of every belief, both religious and secular. I'd be more careful with the generalizations. They have a way have coming back to bite you. Or, you know, keep trolling.
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... if someone wanted to republish an article entirely now they can do it much more easily, instead of figuring out who to contact to negotiate a license.
Does it really do that, though? According to TFS, the popups come up for third-party quotes as well as for the original content. If this paper actually has the rights to that third party material, I'll eat my hat. If you think that's okay, I've got some Mickey Mouse licenses I would just love to sell you.
So I've got this tiger-repelling rock I'm looking to sell...
A better analogy would be requiring STD Clinic staff to not have casual sex with (some non-singular subset) of their patients. Other than being hopefully unnecessary, I would have no problem with such a policy.
O rly?
The problem is that 5 minute thought process can exclude people from using an idea for 20 years.
And that's the problem, in a nutshell. That 5 minute thought process shouldn't be protected (non-obvious, anyone?). I work in learning systems and some of the implementations I've seen are, frankly, beautiful. If those sorts of things were the only ones accepted for patenting, that is novel and innovative discoveries, we likely wouldn't be having these software patent discussions. The problem only crops up when we start allowing "bouncy scrolling" patents and their ilk.
Mistery in the data-center!? Now it all makes sense. Damned condensate ruins everything.
Only the rights granted to it as a union. That's what keeps getting lost in the "corporations are people" vitriol. Corporations (and unions) have always had certain rights normally reserved for people. Signing contracts, financial identity, ability to be sued. The issue at hand is what those granted rights should be. Though granting unions only those rights held by corporations (whatever those may be) is something most of us can likely agree on. Nice try, though.
Can we just cancel the election and impe[a]ch Obama today?
Impeach. I don't think that word means what you think it means.
The Russian's sent quite a few probes but no rovers. There are some proposals out there for sending a rover, however. Exciting stuff.
Somalia? You have to admit, they're Libertarian as fuck!
Oh, you meant success like... ah.... nevermind.
(Yes, I know 150lbs won't amount to much on the Moon. I'm still impressed)
It'll amount to the same weight on the moon as on Earth. Granted, it'll take much more mass to get up to the weight. If it can haul 150lbs here, it can do the same anywhere.
...without one word in support of the concept that even hateful speech is Free Speech and protected in America.
That's simply not true. The video is rather long but he makes it clear that despite the video being vile (and it is, let's not play that game), free speech is sacrosanct. A choice quote, if you don't wish to follow the link,
Like me, the majority of Americans are Christian, and yet we do not ban blasphemy against our most sacred beliefs. Moreover, as President of our country, and Commander-in-Chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day, and I will always defend their right to do so.
You'd have a hard time finding a greater free speech apologist than myself, but I think that the president has done a fine job of defending free speech while communicating with the Muslim community.
captcha: thighs
I think you're doing that wrong.
The feed back device didn't improve the monkey's intelligence, it simply undid some of the damage the crack did to them.
Really? Not even going to RTFS?
According to the study findings, the MIMO device was exceedingly effective in restoring the cocaine-impaired decision-making ability to an improved level of 10 percent above normal, even when the drug was still present and active.'"
Emphasis mine. Your other points may be valid, but this technique certainly did more than just undo the effects of the drug.
... and cars used stainless steel windshields?
Driving would be significantly more dangerous.
...reading a libro...
Of course not! I'd say "Estoy leyendo un libro."
350+ posts by you and every one is a Pro-Apple/Anti-Samsung shitstorm. So tell me, will we get to enjoy your presence after this is settled or will we have to wait for the appeal before you turn back up?
*continues seeding the ArchLinux iso*
Pay for your what now?
That's it! I'll be writing in a "Corporate^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H Government Seizure Prevention" line-item on next year's budget request.
Seriously, though, is this really something we're willing to accept. I can perfectly rationalize a backup budget to hedge losses to hardware failures and the like, but the threat of becoming collateral damage in an IP shakedown? Why is that even a thing?
We could try to do all of that, but frankly I don't think we've got The Jack.
The integration is going the other direction. KDE apps transitioning to Qt.
...the much larger bulk that doesn't support your point.
citation needed
Of particular interest
"O mankind! We created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that you may know and honor each other (not that you should despise one another). Indeed the most honorable of you in the sight of God is the most righteous."
Chapter 49, Verse 13
and
"God does not forbid you to be kind and equitable to those who have neither fought against your faith nor driven you out of your homes. In fact God loves the equitable."
Chapter 60, Verse 8
or maybe you'd prefer
"Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and for a Garden (paradise) whose width is that of the heavens and of the earth, prepared for the righteous - Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity or in adversity, who restrain (their) anger and pardon (all) men - for God loves those who do good."
Chapter 3, Verses 133-134
Terrible things have been done in the name of every belief, both religious and secular. I'd be more careful with the generalizations. They have a way have coming back to bite you. Or, you know, keep trolling.
Recursive Godwin is recursive.
In this case, those are the same person.