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  1. Well, I'm OK with this, but ... on Drones Underwater, Drones on Wheels (Video) · · Score: 1

    ... line of site, no more than 400 feet high, and not for commercial use.

  2. By corollary ... on Schneier: Either Everyone Is Cyber-secure Or No One Is · · Score: 1

    ... everyone has access to the same tools.

    By way of example, it's damn near impossible for me to buy a grenade, but the military has lots.

    The way cyber warfare is developing, it's more of a level playing field.

    The major difference between capabilities of governments and civilians, on the cyber warfare stage, is money.

  3. Re:Fair and impartial? on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    If you're actually up on the story, Snowden wound up in Russia by following an algorithm similar to the "drunk walk."

    He didn't cleverly plan that outcome.

    He was guided by a revoked passport, no fly lists, pressure on allies, etc.

  4. Re:This Was Not Doxxing! on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 1

    The people who got doxxed are not going to be in a mood to listen to you.

  5. I read all the comments ... on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 1

    ... so far, and find that this article is way more interesting and relevant than "the dress."

    tyvm

  6. Re:Uh ...wat? on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 1

    No, it's not the height of ignorance.

    The height of ignorance is when you buy a Blizzard® at Dairy Queen instead of enjoying the nectar called, "root beer."

  7. Re:Uh ...wat? on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 1

    To answer your question, yes, we are worried about someone making stupid sick offensive comments on twitter, comments that only show the rest of the world how weak and immature they really are.

    Thanks for playing.

  8. Re:Uh ...wat? on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Awesome is doxxing trolls?

  9. The guy's a blogger. What's his motivation? What's his incentive?

    I think he met those marks.

    I agree with what he did.

    What he did agrees with him.

  10. Re:Uh ...wat? on Former MLB Pitcher Doxes Internet Trolls, Delivers Real-World Consequences · · Score: 0

    Pretty scary, isn't it?

    For you, yes.

  11. Re:The problem is ... on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    I see where you're heading and I'd point out that some formal list would have to be compiled tout de suite because we don't have anything in place that would stand in court.

  12. Re:As a fly, never try to negotiate with the spide on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    Why is this modded down? It makes fucking sense.

  13. Re:He won't leave USA alive on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    He didn't use WikiLeaks.

  14. Re:North Korea on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    But is Snowden any good at basketball?

  15. Re:Fair and impartial? on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    Right ... lots of people don't know who Snowden is. Many have no clue about Manning, either.

    Even the people who have heard of Snowden can't remember any details.

  16. Re:The problem is ... on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    Good points, but here's a tough call:

    There is a flimsy argument that perhaps his actions gave aid to our enemies ...

    Could you see the United States providing a list of, "enemies," in an open court?

    Just who are our enemies? We have not declared war on any government.

  17. Re:One condition should be on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    I didn't vote for any NSA son of a bitch.

    And neither did you.

  18. Re:Full blooded American here on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    But what if POTUS was a lame duck?

  19. Re:Full blooded American here on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 1

    I was looking for this.

    The only way in hell Snowden's coming back is if he has bargaining chips. Does he?

    My understanding, and I sincerely welcome a correction, is that Snowden does not have "the documents" anymore. I believe he gave them all up and HE has never actually, personally, revealed anything.

    The cache is in the hands of third parties who will continue to sift through the data for interesting tidbits.

    Now, if I'm mistaken and Snowden has another stash ...

  20. Re:Bad idea on Snowden Reportedly In Talks To Return To US To Face Trial · · Score: 2

    How many tenses do you think there are in English?

    There is "wigwam," and, "teepee," so there are two tents.

  21. Re:Yes, I agree on Why We Should Stop Hiding File-Name Extensions · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Fuck you.

    Are you going to crack a fucking book and learn the goddam business, or are you going to focus on YOUR job.

    People like you are why users hate us.

  22. Re:Yes, I agree on Why We Should Stop Hiding File-Name Extensions · · Score: 1

    Good sysadmins are smarter than users when it's in our wheelhouse.

  23. Re:Yes, I agree on Why We Should Stop Hiding File-Name Extensions · · Score: 1

    Precisely this.

    I'm in IT and everyday I feel like I should apologize to my coworkers for being a cost center.

    When I meet with management, it's to seek money to keep us out of the ditch or to keep up or to implement some productivity enhancements ... but it's always for money.

    My coworkers have to swim harder against the revenue stream every time I buy something.

    My coworkers just want to make money. We all do.

    That's why we get up and go into work.

  24. Re: File extensions? on Why We Should Stop Hiding File-Name Extensions · · Score: 1

    The computer's demeanor is, "It's my way or the highway and all the roads are closed."

    Your professors will cover this later.

  25. Re:Yes, I agree on Why We Should Stop Hiding File-Name Extensions · · Score: 0

    The ball (which you should be keeping your eye on) is the little round thing.

    Why in Sam Hill would a user give a shit about hidden stuff?

    Do you want a goddam see-through car so you can gaze in puzzlement about how it works?

    Do you want unfinished furniture so no materials are hidden from you?

    Users don't know bullshit from wild honey about hidden shit and guess what?

    You don't know bullshit from wild honey about how to do their job.