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  1. Re:I can understand why Henley is pissed on Parody and Satire Videos, Which Is Fair Use? · · Score: 1

    No, if they changed the lyrics to make fun of Henley, that would be parody.

    You are forgetting context. They are taunting the democrats and their boosters.

  2. Re:I can understand why Henley is pissed on Parody and Satire Videos, Which Is Fair Use? · · Score: 1

    Also, there argument that "It is parody because Henley is a liberal" is absurd

    This is exactly what a parody is, unfortunately, most can not see the subtlety at work here. This is just typical legal chicanery.

    Let me guess, you are a liberal. It seems that the heat is a little too high when it goes the other way. Don't get me wrong, I am not a conservative or a republican. If I had to, I would lean towards the liberal. However, both sides, blue and red, make my stomach turn. These days, there is no difference, except which part of the ignorant masses they try to manipulate. I just believe in fairness. Remember, what goes around, comes around. ::smile::

  3. Re:Really clean power? on Cows On Treadmills Produce Clean Power For Farms · · Score: 1

    And a cow's digestive system tends to produce quite some methane

    I was thinking about that myself.

    Why not shove a hose up their ass and collect that gas?

    I have a cubeville neighbor that we should do that with. Somedays, I know what he had for lunch..

  4. Re:When you buy it... on In Defense of Jailbreaking · · Score: 1

    ...it becomes YOUR device.

    ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!

    However, Apple and the carrier still get to tell you how, where and when you can use it on their network(s) or to access their material or content.

  5. It is profitable for me on Oracle Wants Proof That Open Source Is Profitable · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't have to pay for it...

  6. Re:Not many options, but to ease your conscience.. on How Do I Fight Russian Site Cloners? · · Score: 1

    While I have your attention, shame on you for letting your business go dark without tying up the loose ends (e.g., informing your customers). I feel for your customers.

    Bingo! The OP deserves every heartache he gets for leaving his old business in such a state. I hope he does get sued and serves as a lesson to others.

  7. Sorry, I think it should be... on Firefox Search In Ubuntu 10.04 Changed To Google · · Score: 0

    http://www.ubuntu.com/

    If I know enough to use Linux ( Ubuntu ) then I should be smart enough to know how to change the default page.

    Besides, what the heck is wrong with a little self promotion?

  8. Re:Sex on Wisconsin DA Threatens Arrests Over Sex Ed · · Score: 1

    The overwhelming majority of Americans just go about their lives, trying to make a living, raise a family and making it to retirement.

    Meanwhile, the blowhards take advantage of the situation and make us all look like retards.

    Thanks a lot Obama.

    Thanks a lot Bush.

    Thanks a lot Clinton.

    Thanks a lot....

  9. how sad it is... on Will Smith In For Independence Day 2 & 3 · · Score: 1

    when the editors comments are funnier than anything, anyone else has come with.

  10. Re:Don't the indictments just encourage suicide? on 9 MA Cyberbullies Indicted For Causing Suicide · · Score: 1

    The "extra" punishment should be directed at the parents and/or the administrators for turning a blind eye to the abuse this girl was receiving.

    ::APPLAUSE::

    Someone tell me why the parents are not going to be held responsible as well? I'd be held liable if my under-age kid beat up another kid.

    Can you imagine how quickly things would change if the parents and the school administrators were held accountable?

  11. Re:internet changes everything on 9 MA Cyberbullies Indicted For Causing Suicide · · Score: 1

    When bullying is in the playground, it's just bullying. When it's online, it suddenly becomes cyberbullying. And that's a problem.

    Excuse me, but, what is your point? By definition, cyberbullying is doing your bullying online.

  12. ever heard of MySQL? on AMD's 12-Core Chip Cuts Software Licensing Costs · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Why the heck is he paying anything? Just use MySql and be done with it. It is certainly easier to use/setup/maintain than that crappy SQL Server stuff. And it is free to boot! sheesh.

  13. CREEPY CREEPY CREEPY on Raleigh Councilman Offers Child Naming Rights To Google · · Score: 2, Funny

    If it were my company, and this guy proposed such a thing, the LAST thing I would do is consider his city. I would want to be at least several states away.

    Someone get the butterfly net...

  14. Re:Pretty weak constitution on Drunk History Presents Nikola Tesla *NSFW* · · Score: 1

    Beer before liquor never been sicker and liquor before beer never fear.

    Oh, what nonesense. This never happened to me. Besides, mythbusters put this sucker to bed, once and for all.

    http://www.atomicpopcorn.net/102109-mythbusters-dirty-versus-clean-car

  15. Re:up up, down down, left right left right B A sta on Gamers Pay To Play With Girls · · Score: 1

    feh!

    A cheat code would be "in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, in out, ...... in out"

    err.. wait, this is /.

    OK, the cheat code is "in out in" "Aw jeez! That's it?"

  16. Re:Not all MFM controllers are compatible on Need Help Salvaging Data From an Old Xenix System · · Score: 1

    Does anyone remember making the 506 dance?

    The drive was so heavy duty that certain seeks on the drive would make the drive shake violently, moving the system case itself. Folks traded these seeks. I don't recall any serious damage coming of this. These were 5 1/4 inch, full height drives, if I remember correctly. Freakin' indestructible tanks.

  17. Re:Half power for the year? on The LHC Is Back Online · · Score: 0, Troll

    But... But...
    How did the mayans know this was going to happen?

  18. very heavy feathers on Dinosaur Feather Color Discovered · · Score: 2, Funny

     

    The work also thoroughly thrashes the idea that fossils might not be feathers, but collagen fibers instead.

    ah, no. Fossils are not feathers. Ever. In any way, shape or form. However, these fossils might be of feathers.

  19. Brain drain at the FCC on Brain Drain, Admin Failures Threaten the FCC's Role · · Score: 1

    There was someone at the FCC that had brains? You would never have known it. ugh, forget it.

  20. Re:The grey lady should look before leaping on NYTimes Confirms It Will Start Charging For Online News In 2011 · · Score: 1

    the grey lady...

    oh, please! She has been a rumor whore for years. And when runors were not enough, they just made it up. While much of what was there was good journalism, you never knew what to trust from them, so the whole lot was worthless. I have more respect for the NY Post. At least, you expect it there.

  21. NYTimes? on NYTimes Confirms It Will Start Charging For Online News In 2011 · · Score: 1

    What is that?

    Oh yeah. Way back, when it had some credibility, this might have been a remote possibility. Today, when it has as much weight as the NY Post?

    My sides are killing me from the laughter...

  22. Re:I don't believe you on Priest Tells Poor To Shoplift · · Score: 1

    Forgive me if I call you a FUCKING LIAR

    Where do you live? Spend just a little time anywhere near the homeless and you will see that what the praent poster said is absolutely true.

    And, no, I am not a landlord. I live in NYC and see what the homeless do. And it isn't a small minority. The small minoirty are those that have simply found themselves down on their luck and need a little help.

  23. Re:Man, If I had a nickle... on US McDonald's Wi-Fi Going Free In January · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Peppermint Mocha Extra Pump Extra hot no foam Chai Late Fusion Coffee

    That actually made my teeth, brain and stomach hurt.

    Doesn't anyone drink a normal cup of coffee anymore?

    I use Dunkin' Donuts brand regular grounds in a Mr. Coffee.

  24. I can hear upper management screaming now on SFLC Sues 14 Companies For BusyBox GPL Violations · · Score: -1, Troll

    Unfortunately, this may be the kind of thing that makes upper management kill OSS in the shop. Who wants to risk a lawsuit? Forget that they have nothing to do with each other.

  25. Re:Bring it on on Secret Copyright Treaty Timeline Shows Global DMCA · · Score: 3, Interesting

    the closed-source guys seem to have better, slicker marketing.

    Perhaps.

    But when Grandma asks me about this 'new' Linux thing and will it get rid of all these virus things, I know there is hope.