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  1. Re:Why not websites? on Why It's Important That the New Ubuntu Phone Won't Rely On Apps · · Score: 1

    Most people don't even do that, they just find a free service that will half-assedly slap it together for them via a "one size fits all" webform.

  2. Technically, with quantum fluctuations, electron and protons (an their anti particles) may pop in and out at random. It happens more often at quantum levels, but there is nothing saying that, while improbable, it isn't impossible for it to happen at macro levels. All you need to do is wait for your keys to pop into existence, and then snag them before they touch their antikey twin and annihilate each other.

  3. Re:Lasers are easy to stop on The US Navy Wants More Railguns and Lasers, Less Gunpowder · · Score: 1

    Depends on the ship. If for some unknown reason, two carriers happen to get close to each other, the Phalanx would probably keep the deck clear of flight crews and any planes trying to take off. Of course, if they got that close, I'm sure there are bigger problems to worry about...

  4. Re:Lasers are easy to stop on The US Navy Wants More Railguns and Lasers, Less Gunpowder · · Score: 1

    Likewise, we haven't really gone to war with any naval powers in the past several decades. That doesn't mean that it won't happen or that we should dismantle our navy though.

  5. Re:Lasers are easy to stop on The US Navy Wants More Railguns and Lasers, Less Gunpowder · · Score: 1

    This is also why they want rail guns to go along with the lasers.

  6. Re:They brought it on themselves on Confirmed: FCC Will Try To Regulate Internet Under Title II · · Score: 1

    And they care because? Want to really hurt them, cancel your subscription.

  7. Re:They brought it on themselves on Confirmed: FCC Will Try To Regulate Internet Under Title II · · Score: 3, Interesting

    What magical land is this?

  8. Re:Well damn on Confirmed: FCC Will Try To Regulate Internet Under Title II · · Score: 1

    Why not both?

  9. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    Who made broad claims? I posted about a single instance from a memory that was triggered when he mentioned firemen. That's all.

  10. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    There are other positions such as Fire Police and EMTs that provide those other services. Likewise, for many fire departments, they are generally understaffed, and hiring people that can only so a tenth of the job is out of the question because it means they still have to hire even more people to cover what they can't do, along with buying a new drive by wire truck, none of which is covered in the budget...

  11. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    I'm pretty sure it's racist if I say no

  12. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    Diversity?

  13. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1
    The tests they mentioned were carrying a hose. Carrying a hose up a ladder. Using an ax to cut through a door. And I think one more about carrying someone.

    The very tests you are talking about are the ones that the woman wanted changed. I remember this because they showed the men performing the test. They had one of those little training towers, and the applicants had to carry the hose.

    Looking at the website, I see that the judge ordered the tests to be changed in 1982. Since I was born in 1980, I doubt that I would remember watching 60 Minutes prior to this judges decision.

    She was upset that these, now lowered standards, weren't low enough, and that if a woman could not perform the basic tasks that a fireman needed to do, that machines should be made to perform them for her.

  14. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    That still doesn't carry the hose up the ladder, or carry a fallen firefighter out of the building.

  15. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    The women also have lowered strength requirements for the armed services.

  16. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1
    Dude posted this Why not things like police, fire, teaching, military, garbage collection and so forth?

    I recalled an interview that I saw over a decade ago that featured a one of those professions. I said feminist because that was how the person was identified by both the interviewers and herself.

    I'm sorry if this somehow shits all over your Wheaties and ruined your day.

  17. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    I meant to use it. That was how she identified herself.

  18. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1
    My anecdote directly related to people complaining about there not being enough female firefighters, which the parent asked about. This was also featured on 60 minutes or some other such news show, and I believe also featured a lawsuit that was filed to lower the "discriminatory" tests.

    your anecdote came out of nowhere to feature a pervert friend of yours that writes bad erotic incest fiction. What's your point?

  19. Re:Better than my idea on 'Be My Eyes' App Crowdsources Help For the Blind · · Score: 0
    Why would I want someone else to be my penis?

    Even if I didn't have a penis, there are plenty of attachments that I could purchase to perform the needed tasks.

  20. Re: Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1
    Silicone doesn't float?

    Of course, naturally talented women should float to the top no problem.

  21. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1
    If I were to look at this list as a 22 year-old, why would I go into IT except for a misplaced love of programming?

    How many 22 year old women have a misplaced love of programming?

  22. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 1

    When it comes to acting, I think the unions have a lot to do with that. Don't you actually have to already have some credits to your name before you can join the SAG, and don't you need to be in the SAG in order to get any work in Hollywood?

  23. Re:Honest question. on Fighting Tech's Diversity Issues Without Burning Down the System · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I remember a feminist complaining that the strength test for the city's fire department was too much for women to handle. The strength test consisted of carrying a hose, chopping down doors, and other things that firemen have to do in their job. When asked what good a woman that could not do the job would be on the crew, she stated that they would just need to get machines to do the work instead so that women could join.

  24. Re:The Dangers of the World on Parents Investigated For Neglect For Letting Kids Walk Home Alone · · Score: 2
    While that is unfortunate, just because it happend to you, doesn't mean it's going to happen to everybody.

    Anecdotal evidence is the same thing that anti vaxxers use to explain why vaccines are bad. Their kid got sick, so vaccines are bad for EVERY kid. That's not how it works.

    While yes, there is a non zero chance that your kid could be kidnapped (whether they are alone or not, even if they are home), it is also entirely possible that a lion could escape from the local zoo and wind up in your living room. Do you have a rifle capable of taking down large game? Should I find you irresponsible if you do not?

  25. They let this crap continue on Google Finally Quashes Month-Old Malvertising Campaign · · Score: 1

    yet they'll close out my account and ban me for life without ever even telling me why...