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  1. I was using stylish for quite some-time. I'm disappointed that this kind of breaking of trust occurred with that extension. I've now switched over to stylus instead. It works great (even better than stylish). It seems to behave better, have a better UI, and more stability. So, if you're unsure what to use, definitely give stylus a try.

  2. Wait? What're we talking about again? on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    > The purpose is to avoid you cramming in too many things without a chance of airflow for cooling.

    We're still talking about electrical outlets and plugs aren't we?

  3. No can do. on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Until I'm permitted to get Trans-Cranial Electrical Stimulation on demand, I'll have to make due with Coffee!

  4. Re:Plug-Spreading? on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    That was my first thought as well. Hence, my warning about Googling it.

  5. Re:Plug-Spreading? on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Baloney. I'm not buying it.

  6. Re:The solution: short extension cords on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    > You can also get long power bars with as many as ten outlets that are well spaced - enough to permit use of most wall wart-type plugs without needing these cords.

    Yes, I have those. I shouldn't need to have them though.

  7. Re:Blocking the outlet? on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    That's not a solution. That's a work-around to design that does not bother to take even the slightest consideration of actual usage. Of course you can fix it. I can take the damn power supplies apart and internally connect longer wires and re-encase the transformers if I wanted to. I don't want to. I want to buy a power connector that takes these things into proper consideration. I shouldn't have to work around it. Somewhere, there was somebody actually "PAID" to "DESIGN" this crap. Don't you think they should be held accountable for their incompetence?

  8. Plug-Spreading? on 'Plugspreading' is an Abomination (cnet.com) · · Score: 5, Informative

    I'd really be afraid to Google that without "Safe-Search" turned on. That being said, I agree with your premise. How come if I have a power-strip with 8 sockets I can only ever plug-in 3 damn things? Crap Design! As usual. I don't know where all the "Designers" came from, but, be toasters, coffee-pots, vacuum cleaners, plugs, or software interfaces, they are ALL universally worthlessly incompetent and should be beaten with the "You have failed at your job Stick" until they leave the profession.

  9. Where can I get this? on Could Electrically Stimulating Criminals' Brains Prevent Crime? (newatlas.com) · · Score: 0

    I'd like to try it.

  10. Re:Beating a deadline late on Tesla Meets Self-Imposed Deadline For Model 3, Rolls Out 7,000 Cars In a Week (cnbc.com) · · Score: 5, Informative

    If the production shift started Saturday before midnight, then, that shift's production counts towards that week. That is fairly standard practice.

  11. I wonder how arbirtary the goal is? on Tesla Meets Self-Imposed Deadline For Model 3, Rolls Out 7,000 Cars In a Week (cnbc.com) · · Score: 0

    If they hadn't met the goal, what would everyone be saying?

  12. You should never, "care what "she" says or thinks".

  13. I guess it's Epic Fail for me! on US Government Study Concludes: You're Probably Washing Your Hands Wrong (cnn.com) · · Score: -1

    How many seconds should I wash my balls? How many times per day? Should I scrub in a circular motion, up and down, or left and right? Should I use a brush? A Loofa? A wash-clothe? Can I just use my hand? Does scratching my balls regularly count as washing? Inquiring minds want to know!

  14. Here's a thought... on US Government Study Concludes: You're Probably Washing Your Hands Wrong (cnn.com) · · Score: -1

    How about you take your Daddy''s cock out of your mouth and put a sword down your throat. Then, jump off a tall building. You'll improve the world vastly.

  15. For what possible legitimate reason was my parent post down-modded? This is why it is only useful to troll Slashdot. Anything said positively gets down-modded by someone who "I don't agree with what you have to say so I'm down-modding you!" COWARDLY ASSHOLE!

  16. Looking forward to nearly all of this! on Firefox 61 Arrives With Better Search, Tab Warming, and Accessibility Tools Inspector (venturebeat.com) · · Score: -1

    >> Faster page rendering with Quantum CSS improvements and the new retained display list feature

    Nice! If they get anything like the improvements seen since beginning to implement parts of Servo into Firefox, this should be wonderful!

    >> Faster switching between tabs on Windows and Linux

    "Tab Warming" sounds like a great, well thought out feature! Yay!

    >> On-by-default support for the latest draft of the TLS 1.3 specification

    Sweet! Always good to have better default security.

    >> Access to FTP sub-resources inside http(s) pages has been blocked

    Hmmm....I'm not sure I get this one. Why not only block FTP resources from different domains similar to XSS prevention.

    >> A more consistent user experience: Improvements for dark theme support across the entire Firefox user interface

    In the words of Marv Albert, "YES!" Any improvements to dark theme support are much appreciated. Once you go dark, you'll never again go light!

    >> More customization for tab management: added support to allow WebExtensions to hide tabs

    Wonderful. I'll no longer need to use custom Chrome CSS rules to hide the top tabs when using side-bar tabs!

  17. Re:Economies of scales does not ALWAYS work... on Search is on For Cobalt-Free Batteries As Metal Gets Increasingly Rare and Expensive (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 0

    Jerking off to PornHub in your Mother's basement isn't "Getting Laid" for your information.

  18. Re:Moscow Donald - History's pee smellingist trait on That Tablet On The Table At Your Favorite Restaurant Is Hurting Your Waiter (buzzfeed.com) · · Score: 0

    > (I'm not actually sure why anyone would go to any of the restaurant chains mentioned for any reason, but that's a different story....)

    To eat?

  19. They were wrong! on Researchers Fish Yellowcake Uranium From the Sea With a Piece of Yarn (ieee.org) · · Score: 0

    We can have our Yellow Cake and Eat It Too!

  20. Re:Moscow Donald - History's pee smellingist trait on That Tablet On The Table At Your Favorite Restaurant Is Hurting Your Waiter (buzzfeed.com) · · Score: 0

    > With the dyn return value, I don’t see how dynamic dispatch would happen in the act of returning a pointer.

    Yep, I too dislike that, but, others find it charming.

    > When I reach for my glass, it should never be empty.

    I can't stand them constantly dropping by my table. I'd rather have to motion for their attention if I want more to drink. Different Strokes for Different Folks, and so on and so on an dooby-dooby-dooby....

    > If I start polite small talk then make polite small talk briefly but don't try to start it yourself.

    Some people (not me) like for wait-staff to take the initiative on this because it makes them more comfortable....starting to see a pattern?

    > "I hope you have a nice day/enjoy your meal/whatever" plays better than "Have a nice day, enjoy your meal whatever." One is your hope and the other is a command from you.

    Really? Now I just realized that you're a fucking piece of shit human being and should have your head caved in with a hammer it a the earliest possible opportunity by the "Be a fucking decent human being police!". Holy Fucking Shit! What a fucking Jack-Ass!

    > I tip well. At family owned restaurants I'm often offered off menu items and I even tip at buffets $1 despite the fact that I get my own food and drink and it galls me.

    Just don't eat at Buffet's. Or don't tip at them. It's your choice. Why would you do something that "Galls" you? It sounds like you're into being "Passive Aggressive" instead of making your boundaries clearly known. Don't be such a fucking pussy!

    > I don't like absent service and I don't like overly familiar service.

    Yeah, I'm sure all the "Servers" out there can't wait to "Read" your disturbed mind!

    > I probably wouldn't like a server who wanted to discuss politics.

    Some would though. Everything can't always be perfectly to your liking. Get a grip man!

  21. Re:Economies of scales does not ALWAYS work... on Search is on For Cobalt-Free Batteries As Metal Gets Increasingly Rare and Expensive (technologyreview.com) · · Score: -1

    > Some pieces can take literal DAYS to make as you have to cast each piece, carefully solder or fuse it together, make sure everything is polished and structurally-sound, then the stones need to be well-cut and also mounted.

    I admire artisan-ship, but, your talents could be more usefully deployed elsewhere. Jewelry is meaningless drivel and anyone who buys it and flaunts it or admires it is an idiot. Ooohh....Shiny! What a crock!

  22. Re:Economies of scales does not ALWAYS work... on Search is on For Cobalt-Free Batteries As Metal Gets Increasingly Rare and Expensive (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 0

    > Jewelry is still very expensive, mainly due to the precious metals in it

    No, Jewelry is expensive because making it expensive is the only thing that makes it desirable. Typical jewelry has a retail mark-up of 1000%. Only fools buy jewelry.

  23. Yes, there is a human race. on Was the Stanford Prison Experiment a Sham? (nypost.com) · · Score: -1

    And you lost it.

  24. No there won't on WHO Classifies 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition (cnn.com) · · Score: -1

    They'll be dead and the rest of us great 'muricans will be enslaved by the Chinese! 'Murica, Fuck Yeah!

  25. Psychology is a Sham! on Was the Stanford Prison Experiment a Sham? (nypost.com) · · Score: -1

    Especially that conducted by the Ivy League. One thing I've come to realize is that all of the following should be eliminated from the human race:

          * Psychologists
          * Religious Leaders
          * Lawyers
          * Managers
          * Executives
          * Politicians
          * (anyone who claims to have the "Magic Formula" for controlling/leading people)

    We should all just immediately remove all so-called "Leaders" (especially "Thought Leaders") from the Gene Pool. Start with the "Ivy League" especially first. They are the anathema of everything that is worthwhile in humanity.