Dude. You don't need to own their stock to do this, it's all in the "public" filing. And, if you're looking for more in-depth information, owning some shares in Comcast isn't going to get you that.
The ESRB can't enforce anything. They are not a government agency. They are a not-for-profit organization. That's it. Putting a rating on your box is completely voluntary. Some stores, like Walmart, won't buy your game if it does not have a rating, so in essence, it is required to get into stores.
The MPAA rating is also voluntary, the one difference is that the Unions make it a "defacto" requirement. The projectionist Union will not allow their members to show movies that are not rated. While there might be some local laws (I don't know of any off hand) about movie ratings, it is not a law.
If you owned a theater, you could not let kids under 17 into R rated movies, because your projectionist would quit and you could no longer rent films from distrubtors. It has nothing to do with the Law.
Also, to address a previous posters comment about whether a 9 year old tell right from wrong, I respectfully suggest that unless you have kids and see them day-to-day and how they react to violence on TV and in games, you are not qualified to answer that question. Being a parent gives you a whole new perceptive on that issue.
one interesting thing to notice is that Linux, though it is not spyware, does not follow these suggestions. many things are enabled on installation that are not requested or mentioned and it's not always clear what these things do or how to remove them.
You're so right. The only legitimate email is sent from the US to the US. I mean, what use would anyone outside the US have for something as advanced as email.
Well, at least MS is trying to support us game developers, unlike Apple, who has ignored us for years. Why the hell didn't Apple ever do something like DirectX.
Oh please. IE has problems, but *nothing* that would require a complete rewrite of the code producing a crappy, non-scaling site. I think your friend needs to learn how to program. Please give us some specifics on how IE caused the site to be "non-scable"?
Wrong. Because if Linux had 90% of the market, most everyone would run as root because they'd be sick of not being able to install anything and always having to login as root. "Why not just stay root", they'd say and then do that.
There is nothing in the silent vibration of my cellphone that anyone around me will notice. If they notice me pull it out of my pocket and look at the screen, then it wasn't a very interesting show and you owe them their money back.
A few nights ago, someone a few rows up from me at the theater kept pulling their cell phone out to check something The light was so bright that it was distracting.
I have seen people who put their cell phones on "silent", then leave them out. Most cell phones flash the main lights when they ring, while not as bad as a ring-tone, it is still very distracting in a dark theater.
But all that said, I do think that people should be able to block cell phone calls in private businesses, as long as it is well posted that they are doing it. I can then take my business somewhere else if I don't like it.
In your metadata, put "HardRadio is a TM of bla bla bla, Inc.". That's really all you need to do. You'll find that all the time in magazine ads that reference other companies products.
Yeah, and how much are you willing to pay for these? More then your normal cable bill? Because if you like fringe channels, that's what going to happen. And yes, the Sci-fi channel is fringe compared to ESPN.
The big popular channels support the smaller fringe channels. Once you break those up, the boring popular ones will be cheaper, and the nitch (and more interesting, in my option) will go up. Remember, each channel will not have to completely support itself. While this maybe seem like a good idea, remember that a lot of *fun* channels are not the popular ones.
The free market is a great system if you're in the majority with your tastes, but it can also kill innovation and diversity.
No. Tony Blair is on your side. The majority of sane British people think Bush is one of the biggest retards ever born, never mind definitely the biggest retard ever to hold office.
And a majority of sane American's think Bush is one of the biggest retards ever born, never mind definitely the biggest retard ever to hold office.
I think we need to quit lumping people and their "leaders" into the same group, no matter where they are from.
Anyone remember when it was the information highway and not the advertising highway?
Yeah, anyone remember when we had nothing but dial-up connections? Without the commercialization of the internet, there would be no broadband or any of the other fun things we love.
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I think you about to act like kind of IT person that gives everyone a bad name. Be professional.
Dude. You don't need to own their stock to do this, it's all in the "public" filing. And, if you're looking for more in-depth information, owning some shares in Comcast isn't going to get you that.
ah...no...it's 10,000 km, which translates to 10,000 km for all you science types and Europeans.
Look at the image again...
The ESRB can't enforce anything. They are not a government agency. They are a not-for-profit organization. That's it. Putting a rating on your box is completely voluntary. Some stores, like Walmart, won't buy your game if it does not have a rating, so in essence, it is required to get into stores.
The MPAA rating is also voluntary, the one difference is that the Unions make it a "defacto" requirement. The projectionist Union will not allow their members to show movies that are not rated. While there might be some local laws (I don't know of any off hand) about movie ratings, it is not a law.
If you owned a theater, you could not let kids under 17 into R rated movies, because your projectionist would quit and you could no longer rent films from distrubtors. It has nothing to do with the Law.
Also, to address a previous posters comment about whether a 9 year old tell right from wrong, I respectfully suggest that unless you have kids and see them day-to-day and how they react to violence on TV and in games, you are not qualified to answer that question. Being a parent gives you a whole new perceptive on that issue.
one interesting thing to notice is that Linux, though it is not spyware, does not follow these suggestions. many things are enabled on installation that are not requested or mentioned and it's not always clear what these things do or how to remove them.
For the same reason that you don't let the police seach your house for no reason. After all, you have nothing to hide, what's the danger.
You're so right. The only legitimate email is sent from the US to the US. I mean, what use would anyone outside the US have for something as advanced as email.
Well, at least MS is trying to support us game developers, unlike Apple, who has ignored us for years. Why the hell didn't Apple ever do something like DirectX.
Why would you care about "lesbian orgies"? You're a guy? I don't get it?
Oh please. IE has problems, but *nothing* that would require a complete rewrite of the code producing a crappy, non-scaling site. I think your friend needs to learn how to program. Please give us some specifics on how IE caused the site to be "non-scable"?
Wrong. Because if Linux had 90% of the market, most everyone would run as root because they'd be sick of not being able to install anything and always having to login as root. "Why not just stay root", they'd say and then do that.
What? I'm not even running 3.0 HT and I'm not average (hey, I'm posting on /. that = not average)
/. to be not average, when you meant to compare them.
Oh great, you just assigned posting on
Please run lint on your posts from now on.
Yeah, it would be nice if stuff like this could stay off the main page. I know this sound silly, but it does hurt /. credibility.
Hey, a pig just flew by my office window!!!
disgusting than any pornography
I feel sorry for you...
Three Letters...
B, S and D
Yeah, you go a head and give them your email address...
Really? Name one?
I'm curious. What do you do for a living? Or do you still ive with your parents and they pay for your food and a roof over your head.
I'm serious? What do you do to make money?
There is nothing in the silent vibration of my cellphone that anyone around me will notice. If they notice me pull it out of my pocket and look at the screen, then it wasn't a very interesting show and you owe them their money back.
A few nights ago, someone a few rows up from me at the theater kept pulling their cell phone out to check something The light was so bright that it was distracting.
I have seen people who put their cell phones on "silent", then leave them out. Most cell phones flash the main lights when they ring, while not as bad as a ring-tone, it is still very distracting in a dark theater.
But all that said, I do think that people should be able to block cell phone calls in private businesses, as long as it is well posted that they are doing it. I can then take my business somewhere else if I don't like it.
In your metadata, put "HardRadio is a TM of bla bla bla, Inc.". That's really all you need to do. You'll find that all the time in magazine ads that reference other companies products.
Writing and Directing are both creative, not technical jobs.
Yeah, and how much are you willing to pay for these? More then your normal cable bill? Because if you like fringe channels, that's what going to happen. And yes, the Sci-fi channel is fringe compared to ESPN.
The big popular channels support the smaller fringe channels. Once you break those up, the boring popular ones will be cheaper, and the nitch (and more interesting, in my option) will go up. Remember, each channel will not have to completely support itself. While this maybe seem like a good idea, remember that a lot of *fun* channels are not the popular ones.
The free market is a great system if you're in the majority with your tastes, but it can also kill innovation and diversity.
No. Tony Blair is on your side. The majority of sane British people think Bush is one of the biggest retards ever born, never mind definitely the biggest retard ever to hold office.
And a majority of sane American's think Bush is one of the biggest retards ever born, never mind definitely the biggest retard ever to hold office.
I think we need to quit lumping people and their "leaders" into the same group, no matter where they are from.
Dude...you need a new girlfriend.
Anyone remember when it was the information highway and not the advertising highway?
Yeah, anyone remember when we had nothing but dial-up connections? Without the commercialization of the internet, there would be no broadband or any of the other fun things we love.