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  1. Re:No Bicycles either?? on California Bans Drones From Delivering Marijuana (theverge.com) · · Score: 3, Informative

    It also mentions that the pot needs to be in a locked box fixed to the inside of the vehicle or trailer. That rule wouldn't mean much if it was a locked box attached to a bicycle.

  2. Re:Hobson's choice: the feature or no device on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    You're anon, so I shouldn't expect much anyway. Technically, just about every android phone on the market right now is an option without this feature. There is literally no way to know which manufacturers are going to support it or not in the future. However, pretty much any device that comes with an unlocked bootloader would be a place to start. I would imagine the manufacturer's that embrace that market wouldn't use this feature. In the off chance they do, an unlocked bootloader means you still ultimately have some control.

  3. Re:Hobson's choice: the feature or no device on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    You incorrectly(partially) compared the situation to Windows. My counterpoint was in regards to the actual topic, Android, and not Windows. However, there are options for laptops without Windows. They are limited, and generally found online. You'll also find that you're not likely to save much money getting one without Windows.

  4. Re:Hobson's choice: the feature or no device on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    No need to lie to support your side of the argument. There are options w/o this feature.

  5. Re:Hobson's choice: the feature or no device on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    There are a number of options available, The choice isn't this or nothing. The choice is this, that, the other, or nothing. People aren't guaranteed there will be a phone that meets all of their wants. The best you can do is decide which are most important and choose one that meets those..

  6. Re:"No advantages" on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 0

    If it was an upgrade forced on an existing device, you have a point. For any device that is sold with the feature, you're knowingly purchasing a device that performs this check. That means you don't care enough to check, don't mind it, or want the feature. Regardless of which one, it isn't malware at that point.

  7. Re:Android Just Made My Decision For Me on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    In this case, they're obviously talking about the fact that Apple is relatively upfront about the fact that you're going to use the phone as they decide. A flip phone is going to be even more restricted in function than an iPhone. You're basically just picking which name you want the devil to go by.

  8. Re:I like this. on Android Oreo's Rollback Protection Will Block OS Downgrades (androidpolice.com) · · Score: 1

    Just as a point, if there is a setting to enable/disable the security check.. you make the security check easier to bypass.

  9. Re: Not a constitutional right on Comcast Sues Vermont To Avoid Building 550 Miles of New Cable Lines (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Sure...and with that in mind please do try walking through Times Square with a shotgun across your back. Catch up with us in 5-15, 3 with good behavior.

    That would all depend, is the gun loaded or are you a resident of NYC? If the answer is no to both, you're in the clear. You'll probably be stopped, at the least, but peaceable journey laws apply.

    Not really countering any argument, just pointing it out.

  10. Re:Mathematicians Race To Debunk on Mathematicians Race To Debunk German Man Who Claimed To Solve The 'P Versus NP' Problem (vice.com) · · Score: 1

    But, where is your proof that it doesn't have a bias? How many left-handed trans-gender left-wing protestants with purple skin have fallen to their death?

  11. Ultimately, there is very little difference between "God chose me to tell you what he said" and "God sent me to rule on his behalf". The rules are still backed by God.

  12. My understanding of the code is mostly limited to brief internet searches. But, based on the preface of Hammurabi's code it is backed by religion. So, wouldn't it be more accurate to say it's the oldest known set of religious rules?

  13. Based on their existence, I have to assume the religious rules were necessary at the time. People are entirely capable of being moral on the own, but even in current society religion is needed to keep some people in line. Whether it be for the instilled morals, or for the feeling that life and what you do with it matters.

  14. Maybe he just hates himself? I would, if I was him.

  15. Re:They probably will work. on Intel's Upcoming Coffee Lake CPUs Won't Work With Today's Motherboards (pcworld.com) · · Score: 3, Funny

    They're saying not compatible. What this likely means is a change in pin layout.

  16. I'm not defending the ban or anything, but you can fit more comics into checked than you could carry-on. So, from a quantity aspect... Yes.

  17. Re:Jabba... on New Research Shows Humans Could Outrun T. Rex · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If running from a T-Rex was an actual concern, I would venture most people would be fit enough to pull it off.

  18. Re:People don't know what they are talking about on Americans From Both Political Parties Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality, Poll Shows (mozilla.org) · · Score: 1

    It's not deceptive at all.. Quality = how much money they bring in. Service = what you get when they think the quality is high enough.

  19. Re:People don't know what they are talking about on Americans From Both Political Parties Overwhelmingly Support Net Neutrality, Poll Shows (mozilla.org) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    And the fact that the government is removing said protections just shows that most Americans are right not to trust them.

  20. Re:employees or associates? on Hundreds of Walmart Employees Say They've Been Punished For Taking Sick Days (vice.com) · · Score: 2

    Wouldn't making them feel empowered be the opposite of what they would want? That could incite a slave uprising... or at least a belief they could apply for a better job.

  21. Re:Fuck yeah on Tesla Fires Female Engineer Who Alleged Sexual Harassment (theguardian.com) · · Score: -1

    While I wouldn't place her at the top of my list, she isn't ugly enough that I would assume nobody would be interested.

  22. Re:Read the summary on Man Fined $4,000 For 'Liking' Defamatory Posts on Facebook (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    Per the article, the likes occurred before FB expanded the options. Liking was the only way to show any feeling at all about a comment... short of writing your own. While there isn't much in the way of specifics, and don't want to attribute intention,what if the guy thought the defamation was humorously extreme and wanted to draw attention to the stupidity of it? He isn't explicitly endorsing the comments by hitting a button. I mean, hell.. I've seen people like posts about tragic events. It isn't like people are endorsing bombings and storms.

  23. Re: crimes against humanity... on Net Neutrality Goes Down in Flames as FCC Votes To Kill Title II Rules (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Not without competition in the market, which is a luxury in the US when it comes to ISPs.

  24. Re: crimes against humanity... on Net Neutrality Goes Down in Flames as FCC Votes To Kill Title II Rules (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    More often than not, when a major company doesn't bring legal action.. it's because they're not sure they can win.

  25. Re:It will help Americans on Net Neutrality Goes Down in Flames as FCC Votes To Kill Title II Rules (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 2

    The answer to all three is pretty much "I am altering the deal, pray I don’t alter it any further." Where their are no contracts with the customer, just change it. Where there are contracts, change it upon renewal. If the customers don't like it, they can go to a non-existent competitor.