I'll second the "the good edit was reverted due to a stupid bot" argument. Another reason why an editor might revert an AC is edit frequency; a vandal typically makes several edits in a short span of time. That's what got me reverted the first time around, but a sharp-eyed editor reverted the original reverts.
The real "pricks" on wikipedia, in my experience, are those who edit for a significant portion of their day, and fight you in the discussion pages over trivial details. Once I realized that I'd be running into such politics if I stayed there, I stopped logging in.
The latter was a very real threat, as several states had seceded from the Union and amassed a standing army. The former is, at best, speculation and appeals to fear; so far, the most touted reason for us to enter Iraq (the threat of WMDs like nuclear weapons) has been at the very least, a haphazard intelligence fiasco-- and at worst, a blatant lie.
I'd like to see game designers have enough faith in their coders and artists to make cutscenes using the game engine itself. There's been a few occasions when I see a trailer full of cutscenes from a game, and be let down by the differences in the engine when I actually play the game itself.
Re: Phantom Hourglass. I think the opening "cutscene" was more for the Japanese gaming youth, as it was done in the style of kami-shibai, or "paper drama". Essentially a story told to kids by a wandering merchant with pictures and snacks, sort of like a roving movie theater before the days of motion picture in Japan. Had I played Wind Waker previously, I still would've enjoyed the recap scene and Link sleeping through it.
Ever play a recent EA game for PC? There's an full-screen splash at startup complete with their slogan that, like zombies, don't go away with a click or keypress (I suppose you could force-quit it if you're really fast). Like the FBI warning screen on DVDs, only more annoying.
He could've summed up his whole response by saying "Pffft. Your daughter disagrees. Next question!"... emotionless management-speak gave way to a mother's frustration...
Yeah, I'm sure you'd need to jettison some parts of your brain to get into management.
The Faraday cage idea would only work if it surrounds the cabin interior (fellow reply pointed out that the "important devices" also need to transmit signals). The odds of any airline company or aircraft manufacturer carrying this out are worse than Cheney's office taking responsibility for anything.
I was listening to This American Life last night, and in the prologue, an author was talking about a bully in his youth who seemed so bereft of common sense and empathy that he thought nothing of shoving said author and his cello down a flight of stairs. That bully grew up to become, arguably the most infamous lobbyist of recent history— Jack Abramoff. I don't know how it happens (family connections, idolization of physical strength, perhaps), but jerks have a way of ending up in high places. I believe that there's also a sort of Cheney-esque thing going on, namely, that Ma Bell wishes to restore the wealth and power it wielded before it was broken up, similar to how the current administration wants to restore the power the executive branch wielded in the heyday of the Nixon administration.
I wish I had more solid evidence, as that was a conspiracy theorist's argument. Very attractive, but all speculative.
I agree with you on the decline of civility in relationships, although I wonder whether that former civility was merely on the surface in the past and we're simply far more forthright with our desire to do whatever we want to do (and others' wishes be damned)? Or are we just getting worse at nurturing good relationships?
If, by "annoying rubbish" you mean the insidious paper clip that masquerades as a sun sketch, then no. I haven't started a clean install in a while, but I'm pretty sure OO.o 2.1 and later have that off by default (at least, the portable versions do, IIRC).
Someone else already mentioned Mr. de Icaza's "blind spot" with regard to Microsoft's deficiencies and questionable practices. His postings indicate that he's already formed his opinion, and no amount of comment from Microsoft detractors will change his mind.
Ironic thing is, he'll probably say the same about me and others who disagree with "standardizing" OOXML...
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You have seen the "loosening concrete solidified in its mixer with explosives" episode, right?
For that matter, can we stop promoting articles featuring sales comparisons?
And depending on contractual obligations, this would be a great way to leech money from the 2-ton corporate gorilla.
Maybe not completely ethical, but it's not like ethics really matter to Microsoft...
The irony would be if it's broadcast live on Pay-Per-View exclusive to Comcast.
Apologies to fans of a certain British comedy group...
"Me shalt thou not count, neither count thou 2, excepting that thou then proceed to 7. Vista is RIGHT OUT!"
I'll second the "the good edit was reverted due to a stupid bot" argument. Another reason why an editor might revert an AC is edit frequency; a vandal typically makes several edits in a short span of time. That's what got me reverted the first time around, but a sharp-eyed editor reverted the original reverts.
The real "pricks" on wikipedia, in my experience, are those who edit for a significant portion of their day, and fight you in the discussion pages over trivial details. Once I realized that I'd be running into such politics if I stayed there, I stopped logging in.
The latter was a very real threat, as several states had seceded from the Union and amassed a standing army. The former is, at best, speculation and appeals to fear; so far, the most touted reason for us to enter Iraq (the threat of WMDs like nuclear weapons) has been at the very least, a haphazard intelligence fiasco-- and at worst, a blatant lie.
From my experience with big media, crow is something that they avoid like we would avoid roadkill.
That's funny. I'm sure a Cyrillic user would call your Qwerty layout "abnormal".
If you want to pull your hair out mentally, you should see how some kanji are pronounced when placed in names.
I'd like to see game designers have enough faith in their coders and artists to make cutscenes using the game engine itself. There's been a few occasions when I see a trailer full of cutscenes from a game, and be let down by the differences in the engine when I actually play the game itself.
Re: Phantom Hourglass. I think the opening "cutscene" was more for the Japanese gaming youth, as it was done in the style of kami-shibai, or "paper drama". Essentially a story told to kids by a wandering merchant with pictures and snacks, sort of like a roving movie theater before the days of motion picture in Japan. Had I played Wind Waker previously, I still would've enjoyed the recap scene and Link sleeping through it.
Ever play a recent EA game for PC? There's an full-screen splash at startup complete with their slogan that, like zombies, don't go away with a click or keypress (I suppose you could force-quit it if you're really fast). Like the FBI warning screen on DVDs, only more annoying.
Never send a marketing monkey to do PR.
... emotionless management-speak gave way to a mother's frustration...
He could've summed up his whole response by saying "Pffft. Your daughter disagrees. Next question!"
Yeah, I'm sure you'd need to jettison some parts of your brain to get into management.
The Faraday cage idea would only work if it surrounds the cabin interior (fellow reply pointed out that the "important devices" also need to transmit signals). The odds of any airline company or aircraft manufacturer carrying this out are worse than Cheney's office taking responsibility for anything.
I don't remember if it's bad form on /. to link a web video, but here's a spoof of a hypothetical Microsoft "iPod" package.
"I'm taking your ass to court! I'm gonna get me a lawyer, and I'm gonna squeeze your nuts, bubba! You'll never have a proper dental plan again!"
(apologies to Mr. Black)
I was listening to This American Life last night, and in the prologue, an author was talking about a bully in his youth who seemed so bereft of common sense and empathy that he thought nothing of shoving said author and his cello down a flight of stairs. That bully grew up to become, arguably the most infamous lobbyist of recent history— Jack Abramoff. I don't know how it happens (family connections, idolization of physical strength, perhaps), but jerks have a way of ending up in high places. I believe that there's also a sort of Cheney-esque thing going on, namely, that Ma Bell wishes to restore the wealth and power it wielded before it was broken up, similar to how the current administration wants to restore the power the executive branch wielded in the heyday of the Nixon administration.
I wish I had more solid evidence, as that was a conspiracy theorist's argument. Very attractive, but all speculative.
I agree with you on the decline of civility in relationships, although I wonder whether that former civility was merely on the surface in the past and we're simply far more forthright with our desire to do whatever we want to do (and others' wishes be damned)? Or are we just getting worse at nurturing good relationships?
No, no, that's LSD, "insanity peppers", and certain mushrooms. If you want the PCP, you need to look up Ballmer.
Given the number of simultaneous attack vectors, I have to say that I would definitely NOT want to face her lawyer in an RTS game.
Did you read your own quote? He was referring to the computer hardware, not (necessarily) the OS.
"the call quality is worse than my old 80's speak and spell."
"Now spell, 'Come back, Allie. Come back, Allie's sister.'"
"It's not the same technology as the US Air Force's 'MOAB', which uses semi-conventional explosives."
I'm sure they nicknamed it after a game of C&C Generals (the MOAB is an upgrade to the Fuel-Air Bomb in that game).
If, by "annoying rubbish" you mean the insidious paper clip that masquerades as a sun sketch, then no. I haven't started a clean install in a while, but I'm pretty sure OO.o 2.1 and later have that off by default (at least, the portable versions do, IIRC).
Someone else already mentioned Mr. de Icaza's "blind spot" with regard to Microsoft's deficiencies and questionable practices. His postings indicate that he's already formed his opinion, and no amount of comment from Microsoft detractors will change his mind.
Ironic thing is, he'll probably say the same about me and others who disagree with "standardizing" OOXML...