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  1. Re:Survival of the fittest... on Real-Life Frogger Ends In Hospital Visit · · Score: 1

    How does the trait appear in the first place, within 100 generations?

  2. Re:Aw thanks... on 4chan Has Been DDOSed · · Score: 1
    Aye aye

    In all honesty, I replied without checking and just assumed. I am surprised, but I still don't think it matters. The etymology of the word is not necessarily the best indication of current meaning

    As it stands, I go by my previous comments. Atheists(weak) have a skeptics view of god, which is consistent with the scientific approach.

    Agnosticism takes a fence sitting approach, which is BS. You may as well take an agnostic approach to Sagan's Dragon. Why? Why not assume it doesn't exist until there is some reason to consider it even might?

    http://bit.ly/gxQTit is a fairly concise view I found interesting, and sums it up nicely.

    As for the current meanings of the word, the wiki page on atheism explains the meanings of weak and hard atheism quite well, with weak atheism being what you are describing.

    P.S. Kudos on the anti APK work

  3. Re:Aw thanks... on 4chan Has Been DDOSed · · Score: 1

    Nice definitions, but they aren't accurate. Check MW.

  4. Re:The problem in the US... on Can Movies Inspire Kids To Be Future Scientists? · · Score: 1

    I love when people are all authoritative like that. As it stands, there was nothing misogynistic about it, and the call works with the rationale.

  5. Re:Aw thanks... on 4chan Has Been DDOSed · · Score: 1

    An Atheist is a person who acknowledges the possibility of a god, but requires evidence before committing.

  6. Re:Aw thanks... on 4chan Has Been DDOSed · · Score: 1

    Actually, no. Agnosticism is irrational as it implicitly gives god the same possibility for existing as for not existing. Atheism (weak) acknowledges the possibility, but adopts the simpler solution until evidence indicates a god entity is even a possibility.

  7. Re:metrix007 pwned himself on HOSTS files? on A New Idea, For People Who Want To See More Banner Ads · · Score: 1

    What "better solutions" are those, metrix007?

    APK

    P.S.=> Go ahead, as it's going to be a pleasure humiliating you again - or rather quite possibly watching YOU humiliate yourself (as you did in the URL above, right off the bat)... apk

    Better solutions, does not belong in quotes, kiddo.

  8. Re:xjlm on A New Idea, For People Who Want To See More Banner Ads · · Score: 1
    APK? Noo....what you wrote is literate, it couldn't be...

    Yet, you still advocate hosts file nonsense despite having a variety of much better solutions. Odd

  9. Re:Forget the article, submitter is weird on A New Idea, For People Who Want To See More Banner Ads · · Score: 1
    That's a flawed analogy. You should know better.

    Pain is meant to be an indication of harm or danger, so if people enjoy it is isn't generally working as it should. Even then when people enjoy it in small does or in limited contexts, i.e. sex, that doesn't count as objectively 'wrong'.

    Ads are quite a different thing, and many are funny or entertaining or memorable. Given that such shows exist such as worlds funniest commercials, I think it is fair to say that many people enjoy ads. You can certainly think it strange, but you would probably be in the minority, and the evidence would indicate you're not enjoyings ads is closer to an objective abnormality.

  10. Re:Before we all start the bashing.. on New IE Zero Day · · Score: 1
    1. The guessing argument is irrelevant.

    2. IE Makes use of WIC, and is quite a bit more secure than FF or Opera because of it

    3. Microsoft issues critical patches out of cycle, so that also isn't an issue.

  11. Re:Before we all start the bashing.. on New IE Zero Day · · Score: 1

    Incorrect. IE and chrome make use of WIC, but they do not have an actual sandbox like chrome has.

  12. Before we all start the bashing.. on New IE Zero Day · · Score: 1
    Please remember that this happens to all browsers, Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera have all had zero days.

    It is also important to take note that IE is the second most secure browser after chrome, as it is the only one to make full use of WIC(Windows Integrity Controls), although does not have the sandboxing that Chrome has.

  13. Re:gee.. on Skype Outage Hits Users Worldwide · · Score: 1

    His point is that since people submit stories before a newspaper even goes to print, there is no cause for it being so fucking late.

  14. Re:Convenience in some situations on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 1

    Which means you don't have it, sense you can't do it easily electronically.

  15. Re:Why not just use Polymer notes? on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 1

    Errr, no. Not by a longshot.

  16. Re:Why not just use Polymer notes? on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 2

    Inks smear right off. The solution is to laminate, then it turns out they delaminate. The solution to that is to essentially plastic weld two thin layers together into one piece of clear plastic. Then they're thick enough to crack. They're not as indestructible as you claim.

    This is pure BS. I have notes from over 10 years ago that are still in ace condition. You have no idea of that which you speak.

  17. Re:Convenience in some situations on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 2

    I've always thought this was ridiculous. In the rest of thje developed world I can send to another persons bank account any amount for free. It may take a few business days, but absolutely no need for paypal.

  18. Why not just use Polymer notes? on Banknotes Go Electronic To Outwit Counterfeiters · · Score: 5, Insightful
    They were developed by the Aussie government in the 80's, and they are basically impossible to counterfeit. They are also waterproof, near indestructible etc.
    Poorer countries such as Nicaragua, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Kuwait use them, so why have other countries not caught up?

    This isn't just the US, but the EU and UK as well. Why stick to paper when much more advanced tech has been around for over 20 years and is being used by third world countries?

  19. Re:Hairyfeet, why don't you reply there instead? on Microsoft Kills Office Anti-Piracy Program · · Score: 1

    To be fair he was following me around until you defended me, so thankyou :) I am sorry he latched on to you instead though....hopefully someone will defend you at some point and the curse will be lifted.

  20. Re:How Many Beta's? on Firefox 4 Beta 8 Up · · Score: 1
    Again,, I have to point not making use of WIC does not punch a hole in the security. Yes, it is better and more secure if it uses them, but you are not more insecure by not using them...if that makes sense.

    Honestly relying on something like Comodo secure DNS is not a great solution for your clients..what happens when that company goes or starts charging for the service?

  21. Re:Saw it Sunday on Tron: Legacy · · Score: 1

    I'm probably top 20% in most areas and top 10% in the sexual arena. Ah but for another 1/2" and I'd be top 5%.

    We believe you. It's not like people who are in those percentiles have to state it as a defense or anything.....wait.....

  22. Re:Noscript on Opera Goes To 11, With Extensions and Tab Stacks · · Score: 1

    That's not anything close to a proper adblock extension, but thanks.

  23. Re:I would discharge at the first opportunity on Senate Repeals 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' · · Score: 1

    As are male and male showers, so it's irrelevant.

    Incorrect. Same sex showers are separate to the extent you may get shower cubicles, but not seperate to the point of being in different buildings/levels whatever. So, no, not irrelevant.

    That tells me everything I need to know about continuing this conversation with you, then. Thanks for keeping me from wasting my time!

    Ahh. Someone who disagrees with you isn't worth your time. I see.

  24. Re: Chrome Browser/ Comodo Dragon Browser on Opera Goes To 11, With Extensions and Tab Stacks · · Score: 1

    To be fair to FF, just because they are not making use of WIC does not mean they are "punching a gaping hole in it".

  25. As much as brits say... on UK Gov't Wants To Block Internet Porn By Default · · Score: 1

    Thank fuck they don't live in the USA....thank fuck I don't live in the UK.