Giver,
Yeah, it looks like you are an honest guy who is excited by a favorite stock (We all have our favorites).
I think the point wasn't so much at first that *you* are a PR guy, but that the story is just linked to typical bio company pr stuff - not exactly 'news' - and the complain is that the/. editors just MLP'ed it.
Good luck by the way, we are all hoping for a winner now and then !
slashdot submission ??? need help
by: just_9_giver
Long-Term Sentiment: Strong Buy 11/03/03 06:12 pm
Msg: 5822 of 5871
(response to RJC's question)
I'm thinking its time to submit a summary with good links to http://www.slashdot.org
With luck, it'll get 15 minute of fame in geekdome. Every news writer of any substance reads this site. It might even show up on Google's news page right away.
The trick is to get a good story submission. It should have one link that points to a recent article. I was thinking the NCI article would be appropriate
Any tips for links and a couple of paragraph summary? Probably easier to collaborate on this rather than try to come up with it all by myself.
Spamcop has a detailed explainantion of the issues with the way the Outlook forwards mail. They also have suggested workarounds for Lookout's shortcomings.
You are absolutely right... I had the same first thought cross my mind. I'm waiting on getting one because many of the channels I watch have those annoying little logos that burn the crap out of plasma...
If some of you don't buy this, just google "plasma burn-in"
I think that makes it even worse... I mean, he's advocating unannounced system updates by (reputable?) companies, and his remark that people smart enough to need to use the feature should know how to turn it back on ???
Yeah, right, 'trust us, we're a big company' should exempt AOL from the illegal conduct. Russ sounds like the kind of guy who should know better.
I mean, they could always add a clause, assuming the it's not already in there...
Such a depressing news day, I'm leaving early for the pub today;)
Oh, and who the hell is Russ Cooper - seriously, a "security expert" recommending that software providers secretly reconfigure machines ? Lemme guess, he's a MCSE who's on the take ?
RE:
Russ Cooper, a security expert with TruSecure Corp., said anyone who needs the Windows messaging function that AOL disabled ought to be smart enough to know how to reactivate it.
"I hope more and more providers do this type of proactive security," he said, "and that we don't condemn them for things we wish everybody would do for themselves."
If they passed out pamphlets to the students, at least they won't be able to read them.
"Why Can't Johnny Read ?"
--- Because the teachers spend more time trying to brainwash and subdue the little brats than actually teaching them perhaps ?
Lovely...
Do any lawyers think there might be a case for equal time/access ? Send Linus or RMS around to teach kids for a while...
Good point, I think you would find that many people have those same worries about China.
In my study of China, mostly philosophy at the college level, I have learned one important thing about China that gives hope for a peaceful future. The Chinese goverment and the Chinese people are in a sense, divided. Not in any serious radical 'down with the goverment' sort of way that you'de find in Montana or such, but in the sense that the Chinese people view the govt. more as 'the current regime' than any long standing (in Chinese terms) institution. Granted, there are a crapload of party members to be worried about...
The people have a decidedly long-term outlook on life and have learned through history that regimes come and regimes go, but the Chinese people remain. Their culture survives despite any political shift, and what a wonderful culture it is !
One can hope for (and work towards) the best. I would recommend reading Needham's Civilization in China (GREAT ancient tech stuff), Joseph Campbell, and maybe Alan Watts sometime.
Space flight 4-U !!! 2-DAY
Acting now to get chance to go with space flight !
see wedsite for details !
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The goal of MediaMax was not to invent the "holy grail" (since one does not exist).
...They seem to born out of some Messiah complex hell-bent on saving the world from any technological attempt to protect artists and their property.
No matter what their credentials or rationale, it is wrong to use one's knowledge and the cover of Corporate America to facilitate disinformation regarding the existence, or not, of such a Holy artifact. Also, to suggest that Jesus would be "saving the world from any technological attempt to protect artists" is a misrepresentation. When I asked,
What Would Jesus Do, it was His position that He is not against any particular technology, however the application of technology such as DRM to prevent consumers from exercising their rights may be, in fact, an Evil that Jesus would be prepared to deal with during the coming Apocalypse.
No matter what their credentials or rationale, it is wrong to use one's knowledge and the cover of Corporate America to facilitate disinformation regarding the existence, or not, of such a Holy artifact. Also, to suggest that Jesus would be "saving the world from any technological attempt to protect artists" is a misrepresentation. When I asked,
What Would Jesus Do, it was His position that He is not against any particular technology, however the application of technology such as DRM to prevent consumers from exercising their rights may be, in fact, an Evil that Jesus would be prepared to deal with during the coming Apocalypse.
Re:Even if you don't hear ...
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Why Only Music?
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True, true. I was just being funny, but I remember a field trip back in elementary school. It was to one those small museums in an older (1800?) row house. It has these heavy dark beams which made up the hard wood flooring. They played an small organ which vibrated the entire room. The tour guide related a story where the kids from a school for the deaf had reacted strongly to the organ - she was confused at first since it was a musical demonstration. What she didn't realize was that the kids could still feel most of the notes through that heavy wood floor. Both she and the kids were pleasantly surprised !
Why RIAA wants compulsory licenses for music...
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Why Only Music?
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· Score: 2, Funny
So that hearing-impaired people can hate them too...
At least Jerry and George could finally tell Lt. Bookman for certain who had Tropic of Cancer
"Let me tell you something, funny boy... You know that little stamp? The one that says New York Public Library? Well, that may not mean anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole helluva lot. Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before -- flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're thinking... Why's this guy making such a big stink about old library books? Let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without libraries, people like you and me.... Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change the world. What about that kid, sitting down, opening a book right now in a branch of the local library and finding pictures of pee-pees and wee-wees in The Cat in the Hat and The Five Chinese Brothers. Doesn't he deserve better? Look, if you think this is about overdue fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped. Or maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld... Maybe that's how you get your kicks... You and your goodtime buddies... I've got a flash for you, joy boy. Partytime is over."
- - - Lt. Bookman
Slashdot Mirror
Best... Post... Evar !
no big deal I'm sure... not surprised the Slashdot "editors" didn't catch it
Thanks - that's a good article... scary, but a great read !
From the bottom of the page: Simple enough, eh ? The link in the story is currently not the recommended link...
Giver,
Yeah, it looks like you are an honest guy who is excited by a favorite stock (We all have our favorites).
I think the point wasn't so much at first that *you* are a PR guy, but that the story is just linked to typical bio company pr stuff - not exactly 'news' - and the complain is that the
Good luck by the way, we are all hoping for a winner now and then !
You hit that one on the head... It's a company PR release no less. Interesting, but definitely astroturf.
From the ONCY Yahoo Stock message board...
True, I should have said late 1980's - apparently someone patented "download of digital music and video over the Internet" back then
Cool idea, but I'm sure that someone already has a patent from 1980 on "Delivering music content at a live event to a small device"
Spamcop has a detailed explainantion of the issues with the way the Outlook forwards mail. They also have suggested workarounds for Lookout's shortcomings.
You are absolutely right... I had the same first thought cross my mind. I'm waiting on getting one because many of the channels I watch have those annoying little logos that burn the crap out of plasma...
If some of you don't buy this, just google "plasma burn-in"
Thanks for the info...
I think that makes it even worse... I mean, he's advocating unannounced system updates by (reputable?) companies, and his remark that people smart enough to need to use the feature should know how to turn it back on ???
Yeah, right, 'trust us, we're a big company' should exempt AOL from the illegal conduct. Russ sounds like the kind of guy who should know better.
Thanks again... !
I mean, they could always add a clause, assuming the it's not already in there...
Such a depressing news day, I'm leaving early for the pub today
Oh, and who the hell is Russ Cooper - seriously, a "security expert" recommending that software providers secretly reconfigure machines ? Lemme guess, he's a MCSE who's on the take ?
RE:
If they passed out pamphlets to the students, at least they won't be able to read them.
"Why Can't Johnny Read ?"
--- Because the teachers spend more time trying to brainwash and subdue the little brats than actually teaching them perhaps ?
Lovely...
Do any lawyers think there might be a case for equal time/access ? Send Linus or RMS around to teach kids for a while...
Good point, I think you would find that many people have those same worries about China.
In my study of China, mostly philosophy at the college level, I have learned one important thing about China that gives hope for a peaceful future. The Chinese goverment and the Chinese people are in a sense, divided. Not in any serious radical 'down with the goverment' sort of way that you'de find in Montana or such, but in the sense that the Chinese people view the govt. more as 'the current regime' than any long standing (in Chinese terms) institution. Granted, there are a crapload of party members to be worried about...
The people have a decidedly long-term outlook on life and have learned through history that regimes come and regimes go, but the Chinese people remain. Their culture survives despite any political shift, and what a wonderful culture it is !
One can hope for (and work towards) the best. I would recommend reading Needham's Civilization in China (GREAT ancient tech stuff), Joseph Campbell, and maybe Alan Watts sometime.
hehehe, yeah, it's a global issue, no doubt !
By the way, I would recommend the Xanax...
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Space flight 4-U !!! 2-DAY
Acting now to get chance to go with space flight !
see wedsite for details !
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On a serious note... China, if you're reading this, Congrats !!!
Oh, and thanks for all the spam
Actually, it was quite easy to read the whole thing...
Once you know the trick
Hmmm, maybe a shirt that could re-direct the "I'm with Stupid" arrow to whomever in the room has the lowest IQ ?
On the practical side... integrate tiny gas detectors - no longer could your buddies disavow foul odors, or a spouse blame it on the dog !
I could have sworn that read DamnStadium.
Which made me think immediately of the Vet (Veterans Stadium - Philly, PA, USA)
In commenting on SunnComm's statement :
The Pope declared:
In commenting on SunnComm's statement:
The Pope declared:
True, true. I was just being funny, but I remember a field trip back in elementary school. It was to one those small museums in an older (1800?) row house. It has these heavy dark beams which made up the hard wood flooring. They played an small organ which vibrated the entire room. The tour guide related a story where the kids from a school for the deaf had reacted strongly to the organ - she was confused at first since it was a musical demonstration. What she didn't realize was that the kids could still feel most of the notes through that heavy wood floor. Both she and the kids were pleasantly surprised !
So that hearing-impaired people can hate them too...
(Sorry, had to be done
At least Jerry and George could finally tell Lt. Bookman for certain who had Tropic of Cancer
"Let me tell you something, funny boy... You know that little stamp? The one that says New York Public Library? Well, that may not mean anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole helluva lot. Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before -- flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're thinking... Why's this guy making such a big stink about old library books? Let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without libraries, people like you and me.... Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change the world. What about that kid, sitting down, opening a book right now in a branch of the local library and finding pictures of pee-pees and wee-wees in The Cat in the Hat and The Five Chinese Brothers. Doesn't he deserve better? Look, if you think this is about overdue fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped. Or maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld... Maybe that's how you get your kicks... You and your goodtime buddies... I've got a flash for you, joy boy. Partytime is over."
- - - Lt. Bookman
Interesting point, but nowadays fraud is ignored (eBay, PayPal), there is (almost) no such thing as an illegal wiretap, and privacy is an anachronism.