I think trolls were sparse back then because access was much harder to come by. It was a group of people dedicated and devoted to the craft, which allowed for discussions without distractions. Sure there's always a few that would troll, but not enough to drive one from the BBS. With websites, any idiot can post (I'm living proof;) - which is why I don't think web-based communities will ever be as pure as the "underground" BBS networks.
I really respect the efforts and determination of Glasscode's author and wish it the best.
Something to that effect (although I'm not sure which product you're referring to). You know, how common ingredients are highlighted and placed on a pedestal so that they can charge the consumer more (ie: Made with REAL Cheese!). I hate that, and that's what I fear the chip makers will do with this new diamond technology.
Come on, give Andre a break. It's not like we're Barbara Walters ourselves. This kind of response reminds me of the Q&A team at work.
Day 1 Q&A Team:
"We want it to function like this, process data like this, and look like this." Me:
"Okay."
Day 2 Me:
"Here you go, it functions like that, processing data like that, and looks like that." Q&A Team:
(disappointed)
"Yeah, but it doesn't make toast..."
Point being, we got what we asked for.
Another Piece to Microsoft's Evil Puzzle
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Three things make up each person: mind, body, and soul. Currently, Microsoft owns the public's mind with it's Windows products. The La-Z-Boy is a move to control the body. And I just uncovered this document that confirms my suspicions. Microsoft is looking to acquire the Catholic church- making this the 3rd piece to their puzzle of world domination.
Be afraid, be very afraid... or amused- whichever you tend to do in the presence of sarcasm.
"No company came forward to buy the 250,000-customer database."
Who's going to buy it? Other.com's can't afford it and real businesses already have our info. Besides, there's only 250,000 people in that database, once an existing company does a scrub against its own internal database that number will drastically decrease. I know the company I work for (5,000 employee company) loses about 30% of leads when they buy a database like that.
Don't get me wrong, I'm well aware of (and appreciate) the worthy stories and efforts Rob and all the editors contribute- but I don't think you can compare what/. provides to a site that provides original content.
Well, since we're all "techies" here I think we can use statistics to determine the probability of me previously knowing about Satirewire.
Millions of sites, one of me. Let's say I've been to 100,000 domains (unlikely but I'm trying to be fair to you). If my calcuations are correct, the maximum probability of me visiting Satirewire is 10%. Therefore, the assumption of your conclusion would be inaccurate.
My post != Rip-off.
Now as far as it being "lame", that dives into psychology in which there is no formula to apply.
Since there's no telling when Andre will be able to get to the questions, I took the initiative to go find answers for my fellow/.'ers. So as you all know, when you have a question- the man to see is Jeeves. Below are his insightful and helpful answers.
Question: Does the 4C have even the slightest concern for the consumer in all of this? Jeeves Answer: Where can I find the lyrics to songs by All/Descendants?
Question: Why is Microsoft against CPRM, if it prevents wholesale "piracy" of its software in developing nations?
Jeeves Answer: Where can I find the Web site for the company Microsoft?
Let's see if Andre even comes close to the revelations and understanding that Jeeves provides.
Sounds like a techy version of MTV's The Real World.
"A group of 8 astronomers, stuck in a home together, for 3 months. Watch what happens when personalities clash, computers crash, and pocket protectors disappear."
Since Science Daily has been/.'d- I have no other information than what's already been posted. It's funny how sites who don't pay/. get so much traffic that it shuts down servers, but those who do advertise with/. can only dream of such a response.
Anyway, I heard a Chevron station in Orlando, FL accidently got a delivery of this stuff and their State Troopers wrote a record number of speeding tickets that month.
Once you finish handling this "violation of bird sanctuary" issue, you need to look into the sparrow problem. I have an inside source that tells me that there's a gang of sparrows who flew in from Oregon and are picking on the other birds at the lake.
We see a restless Steve Case logging into the internet. Signs as on his screen name, 'BigDaddyBlingBling6969'. Network busy error, reconnecting. Network busy error, disconnected.
STEVE
"Damn, AOL sucks."
Trys connecting again, success.
COMPUTER VOICE
"You've got mail."
Steve scrolls through his new messages, eagerly looking for:
STEVE
"Yes! My, She-Male E-mail Newsletter."
Click-Click-Click. Viewing tonights new additions to the website, he hears a noise.
MRS. CASE
(shocked!)
"STEVE!"
STEVE
(erect)
"I can explain!"
Quickly clicking OFF the porn.
STEVE
"It was those evil spammers honey. I thought I was getting a message from my mother, you know what a mamma's boy I am, and next thing I know that awful porn site pops up."
Nervous, she's not completely buying the story- he takes it one step further.
STEVE
"But don't you worry, I will take care of this first thing tomorrow. I will sue those evil spammers until and rid our world of corruption."
CLOSE face shot with intensity in his face.
STEVE (continued)
"Oh yes, they will pay."
(makes a fist and shakes it at the camera.)
MRS. CASE
"Oh, honey."
Kiss.
CUT TO:
INT. - AOL HEADQUARTERS - STEVE'S OFFICE
In front of the board, he announces.
STEVE
"Gentlemen, we are suing the porn spammers."
BOARD MEMBERS
(in unison)
"Dammit Steve, you got caught again!"
Grumbles and disgust everywhere.
Articles and stories surface on C|Net, Slashdot, and other reputable news sources with better spelling skills.
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I've been trying to pull up that site for 30 minutes now. *grr*
I really respect the efforts and determination of Glasscode's author and wish it the best.
Just my two cents.
Something to that effect (although I'm not sure which product you're referring to). You know, how common ingredients are highlighted and placed on a pedestal so that they can charge the consumer more (ie: Made with REAL Cheese!). I hate that, and that's what I fear the chip makers will do with this new diamond technology.
HotTopic sells them here. They only list XL on this page, but you can access a "Plus Sizes" section by going straight to the front of their site.
Nothing like a little skewed facts to give businesses a reason to charge more for their products.
Day 1
Q&A Team: "We want it to function like this, process data like this, and look like this."
Me: "Okay."
Day 2
Me: "Here you go, it functions like that, processing data like that, and looks like that."
Q&A Team: (disappointed) "Yeah, but it doesn't make toast..."
Point being, we got what we asked for.
Be afraid, be very afraid... or amused- whichever you tend to do in the presence of sarcasm.
Who's going to buy it? Other .com's can't afford it and real businesses already have our info. Besides, there's only 250,000 people in that database, once an existing company does a scrub against its own internal database that number will drastically decrease. I know the company I work for (5,000 employee company) loses about 30% of leads when they buy a database like that.
Don't get me wrong, I'm well aware of (and appreciate) the worthy stories and efforts Rob and all the editors contribute- but I don't think you can compare what /. provides to a site that provides original content.
Millions of sites, one of me. Let's say I've been to 100,000 domains (unlikely but I'm trying to be fair to you). If my calcuations are correct, the maximum probability of me visiting Satirewire is 10%. Therefore, the assumption of your conclusion would be inaccurate.
My post != Rip-off.
Now as far as it being "lame", that dives into psychology in which there is no formula to apply.
A bit more understanding next time please...
Let's see if Andre even comes close to the revelations and understanding that Jeeves provides.
I hate humans, they're so gross.
I've always liked Anonymous Cowards :)
According to their site, they are a "nonprofit corporation." Go see for yourself, at the bottom.
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I looked for that link that you said not to click, but couldn't find it. Where is it? I want to see what I'm not supposed to.
One road for one million people- nice ratio Orlando.
Anyway, I heard a Chevron station in Orlando, FL accidently got a delivery of this stuff and their State Troopers wrote a record number of speeding tickets that month.
I wasn't really going for funny as much as I was going for clever.
Once you finish handling this "violation of bird sanctuary" issue, you need to look into the sparrow problem. I have an inside source that tells me that there's a gang of sparrows who flew in from Oregon and are picking on the other birds at the lake.
Cussing's bad, Mm'kay. You shouldn't cuss, cause if you cuss- you're bad, Mm'kay.