ironic how this story is almost 12 hours old and this comment is outdated but:
Use an iPod and a plug. The interface is simple and electricity is pretty much the same as it was in 1920. Solid state drive and built in interface make it the clear winner (and I am not a mac fan, so take it as you will). Ps at least one person in her "time capsule celebration" group will know how to use it.
I think you are absolutely correct. However, in some cases I feel the "fine" should accurately reflect an amount that would inhibit the violating party from repeating the incident. A couple thousand doesn't quite cut it, you know? And a class action suit can sometimes take so long to develop the damn transgression becomes law before it gets countered.
Sorry, but anyone who pays over $15k to "cure" themselves of addiction to the internet is an idiot.
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Sorry for the lack of sympathy but there are people out there with real addictions who need help.
So you cant afford more sympathy because other people need help? Are you helping those other people or just feling sorry for them?
"Internet addiction" is a complete joke.
And you base that opinion on what exactly? Your graphic design experience?
And, for anyone who is about to point out people who have an obsessive need to be online, don't confuse OCD behaviour with addiction
I really dont get this one. OCD's are addictions by nature. Are you saying it's not addiction because it's not chemical? There are many studies that show chemical changes in the brains reward system while using the internet. Anorexic disorders are treated as addictive behaviors and there is plenty of evidence for gambling addictions as well. Do you tell them stay out of the casinos? You might as well tell me to Just.
Quit.
Smoking.
You think that is really all it takes? Perhaps I should spare some sympathy for you.
One may lead to the other but they are not the same
Addiction and OCD are two different types of descriptors. Addiciton is a generic and ambiguos medical term, while OCD is term used in psychiatric diagnoses. Someone categorized as having OCD would show addictive behaviors; that is they would exhibit symptoms of repeated uncontrollable urges. An addict could show signs of OCD as they exhibt symptoms of anxiety and intrusive thoughts. But so what, what point does that even make? Should we say "Oh well it's just in internet obsession/compulsion, not a real problem," because you think OCD isn't as bad as addiction?
In the most basic terms addiction is defined as continuing to do something despite the negative consequences associated with doing it. Some people have been found to use the internet despite the negative consequences. This list includes loss of family, freinds, financial standing, helath and even death. For all intents and purposes they are addicted to the internet. Many addicts have been found to be unable to treat their addictions without help, so treatment centers are being established. The only joke here is the price. I'm sorry you think that's not true but you are wrong.
Flat out wrong. When a mechanic works on my car that is a service. The muffler he installed is a product. He can "discontinue" servicing my car by not fixing it in the future. He can change his service (work on my car only on tuesdays). He cannot come to my house while i am sleeping and take out the muffler I purchased because the company he bought it from wants it back.
You make my head explode every time you talk to me. And when your commenting, its like a lobotomy. You think that I am dumb, wont you just explain to me? I need a dictionary or car analogy.
Slashdot Mirror
can't I just not use facebook?
Because not everything is a yes/no issue? If you have eight options, the always wrong guy would only eliminate one of the eight.
Amen, brother.
Socialist: Why don't you want public healthcare?
Me: I'll pay for my own healthcare.
Socialist: With what?
Me: Faith and Ponies.
Socialist: I see. Have a nice day.
Haha, you love the Burger King!
Any reasonably competent admins could have secured that network before now
I believe it was the lack of those that got Child's in this trouble in the first place.
It's like the slashdot tag system for your neighborhood! What could be better?
ironic how this story is almost 12 hours old and this comment is outdated but:
Use an iPod and a plug. The interface is simple and electricity is pretty much the same as it was in 1920. Solid state drive and built in interface make it the clear winner (and I am not a mac fan, so take it as you will). Ps at least one person in her "time capsule celebration" group will know how to use it.
They may not be, but the signature to uid values are quite interesting...
I think you are absolutely correct. However, in some cases I feel the "fine" should accurately reflect an amount that would inhibit the violating party from repeating the incident. A couple thousand doesn't quite cut it, you know? And a class action suit can sometimes take so long to develop the damn transgression becomes law before it gets countered.
Sorry, but anyone who pays over $15k to "cure" themselves of addiction to the internet is an idiot.
True
Sorry for the lack of sympathy but there are people out there with real addictions who need help.
So you cant afford more sympathy because other people need help? Are you helping those other people or just feling sorry for them?
"Internet addiction" is a complete joke.
And you base that opinion on what exactly? Your graphic design experience?
And, for anyone who is about to point out people who have an obsessive need to be online, don't confuse OCD behaviour with addiction
I really dont get this one. OCD's are addictions by nature. Are you saying it's not addiction because it's not chemical? There are many studies that show chemical changes in the brains reward system while using the internet. Anorexic disorders are treated as addictive behaviors and there is plenty of evidence for gambling addictions as well. Do you tell them stay out of the casinos? You might as well tell me to
Just.
Quit.
Smoking.
You think that is really all it takes? Perhaps I should spare some sympathy for you.
One may lead to the other but they are not the same
Addiction and OCD are two different types of descriptors. Addiciton is a generic and ambiguos medical term, while OCD is term used in psychiatric diagnoses. Someone categorized as having OCD would show addictive behaviors; that is they would exhibit symptoms of repeated uncontrollable urges. An addict could show signs of OCD as they exhibt symptoms of anxiety and intrusive thoughts. But so what, what point does that even make? Should we say "Oh well it's just in internet obsession/compulsion, not a real problem," because you think OCD isn't as bad as addiction?
In the most basic terms addiction is defined as continuing to do something despite the negative consequences associated with doing it. Some people have been found to use the internet despite the negative consequences. This list includes loss of family, freinds, financial standing, helath and even death. For all intents and purposes they are addicted to the internet. Many addicts have been found to be unable to treat their addictions without help, so treatment centers are being established. The only joke here is the price. I'm sorry you think that's not true but you are wrong.
So then call your friend and have him help you and split the cash.
Did you dupe your own post?
I am dreadfully frightened of your ideas and hope that you never come into power in any way.
That was the most accurate signature I have ever read.
I believe thats what separate user accounts are for.
It was a joke (krung tiep is the original name for Bankok).
FWIW: the "Katoey" culture in Bankok is generally not ashamed of the ladyboy moniker, in fact many are proud of their status.
I ignored most of the stuff, but let me just say that love without lust is pointless
Gross, I hope you never have kids.
How about krung tiep?
Flat out wrong. When a mechanic works on my car that is a service. The muffler he installed is a product. He can "discontinue" servicing my car by not fixing it in the future. He can change his service (work on my car only on tuesdays). He cannot come to my house while i am sleeping and take out the muffler I purchased because the company he bought it from wants it back.
It wasn't so much the nice person part, it was the blocking the use of good code.
This sounds like another good reason to switch to BSD. Strike two linux!
(FWIW strike one is linux's sound architecture)
Holding a sign reading "iBeg"
*head
*head explodes*
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*head explodes*
*head explodes*
ok seriously, you guys? Can we?
You make my head explode every time you talk to me.
And when your commenting, its like a lobotomy.
You think that I am dumb, wont you just explain to me?
I need a dictionary or car analogy.
But don't forget to do the thing the students will care most about: shave your beard.
I beg to differ