if EVERYONE did that, it sure would, something that you should take into account when you do that).
That makes no sense. My actions have no influence on anybody else's.
Besides, I watch very little TV anyway. But I still pay the advertising budget through the products I buy, and I support public broadcasting through my taxes. I pay more than my fair share, for the amount I'm actually watching.
What is the difference between not watching a Pepsi ad, and watching it, but not responding to it ?
Given the choice, Pepsi would probably prefer that you didn't watch the ad, because it saves them from having to pay out money.
On the other hand, if I buy Pepsi products, and don't watch the ad, that's even better. I still contribute to the advertising money with my purchase, but I don't incur any cost for them.
So, when you watch an ad for Pepsi do you go out and buy some, even if you prefer Coca-Cola ? I mean, PepsiCo just paid for the ad, and if you don't buy their products, then you're a leach too. Everyone else now has to buy a little more Pepsi products to make up for your sense of entitlement.
No, my BOM listed the proper Molex part number. They mounted a lookalike. Superficially looking, it was the same, but the measurements were a little off. I unsoldered one, and when viewed side by side with the specified Molex you could see the difference.
And put them right next to the power pins. I've seen boards where all the decoupling caps are bunched together in a corner of the board, far away from the action.
Just pointing out that you're a whiny douchebag leach, and a hypocrite
Not a hypocrite, but an opportunist. And I don't whine.
Everyone else just has to work a little harder to make up for your sense of entitlement
I don't feel entitled. I'm well aware that all ad-supported content could disappear tomorrow, and if that happens, I won't complain. But please work as hard as you can, and watch all the ads for me. Thanks. Your sacrifice won't be forgotten.
Such a great idea. Your ISP probably provides hosting as part of your service. You can get a website with virtually unlimited bandwidth, CGI, and database with more storage than you're likely to need for $5/month.
My ISP allows me to run a server at home. The bandwidth is limited to 5.5 Mbps upstream, but it's not capped, and I can run everything I want. It's not $5 a month, but $40. Even for hosting a small hobby/personal blog, that's not that much money. I know plenty of people who spend more on cigarettes or their dog.
I can also upload stuff on the ISP server, which much higher bandwidth, no caps, but I don't think I can run databases or CGI. Still, I could put static pages and images there.
Really? You've never heard of Beijing University? Or the University of Heidelberg? Does "Max Planck Institute", "Moscow State University", or "Tel-Aviv University" ring a bell?
I've heard of those, but that's about it. I have no idea what they teach at those, and how good they are in relation to each other.
As for the production of cars, that's not a measure of a country's intellectual attainment; it's a measure of a country's industrialization
Which is a decent measure of the ability to build and launch rockets and space probes.
The Iranian foreign minster Dr. Zarif holds three advanced degrees from US universities.
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Speak for yourself. I certainly drive less when gas prices are high.
How is adding a plugin to handle an extra protocol the same as being locked into one proprietary ecosystem or brand ?
But there's nothing for me to take into account. Me skipping the ads has no consequences for the TV show, because nobody knows I'm doing it.
The people with whom I'm debating here want what I and/or my clients do for free
Not at all. Go ahead and put everything behind a paywall. If it's serious information I need, I'll pay for it.
I'm glad you like it. So, we're both having a good laugh.
if EVERYONE did that, it sure would, something that you should take into account when you do that).
That makes no sense. My actions have no influence on anybody else's.
Besides, I watch very little TV anyway. But I still pay the advertising budget through the products I buy, and I support public broadcasting through my taxes. I pay more than my fair share, for the amount I'm actually watching.
I may be a leech, but I'm not whiny or entitled.
People with a sense of entitlement tend to want others to do everything for them
Not really, no. I actually prefer to do things myself whenever I can. But fantasize away, if that makes you feel better.
Funny, I run my own business.
Do you also want to ban commercials from appearing on television? Literally the same principle.
I record everything I would like to watch, and then skip through the commercials.
And no, a browser/server protocol like HTTP doesn't trump copyright considerations, trademarks, or other terms of use.
If you feel that I'm violating your rights by skipping ads, I guess I'll see you in court.
What is the difference between not watching a Pepsi ad, and watching it, but not responding to it ?
Given the choice, Pepsi would probably prefer that you didn't watch the ad, because it saves them from having to pay out money.
On the other hand, if I buy Pepsi products, and don't watch the ad, that's even better. I still contribute to the advertising money with my purchase, but I don't incur any cost for them.
Obviously, the first step will be to 3D print an IKEA store on Mars.
So, when you watch an ad for Pepsi do you go out and buy some, even if you prefer Coca-Cola ? I mean, PepsiCo just paid for the ad, and if you don't buy their products, then you're a leach too. Everyone else now has to buy a little more Pepsi products to make up for your sense of entitlement.
Are you implying the PCB design of (say) the raspberry pi is trivial?
No, raspberry pi is quite complicated. An Atmel AVR based design is trivial.
you still need to carefully read the specs for all of the parts involved
That's even more the case for crystals.
an external oscillator will consume more power than your entire processor
If that's important, then don't use it, obviously.
No, my BOM listed the proper Molex part number. They mounted a lookalike. Superficially looking, it was the same, but the measurements were a little off. I unsoldered one, and when viewed side by side with the specified Molex you could see the difference.
And don't be stingy with decoupling caps.
And put them right next to the power pins. I've seen boards where all the decoupling caps are bunched together in a corner of the board, far away from the action.
Just pointing out that you're a whiny douchebag leach, and a hypocrite
Not a hypocrite, but an opportunist. And I don't whine.
Everyone else just has to work a little harder to make up for your sense of entitlement
I don't feel entitled. I'm well aware that all ad-supported content could disappear tomorrow, and if that happens, I won't complain. But please work as hard as you can, and watch all the ads for me. Thanks. Your sacrifice won't be forgotten.
Such a great idea. Your ISP probably provides hosting as part of your service. You can get a website with virtually unlimited bandwidth, CGI, and database with more storage than you're likely to need for $5/month.
My ISP allows me to run a server at home. The bandwidth is limited to 5.5 Mbps upstream, but it's not capped, and I can run everything I want. It's not $5 a month, but $40. Even for hosting a small hobby/personal blog, that's not that much money. I know plenty of people who spend more on cigarettes or their dog.
I can also upload stuff on the ISP server, which much higher bandwidth, no caps, but I don't think I can run databases or CGI. Still, I could put static pages and images there.
the problem is your kind is hypocritical
You keep using that word, I don't think it means what you think it means. The word you're looking for is opportunist.
Many sites would not exist if its creators couldn't monetize it from google ads or some other ad network.
I would stop visiting many sites if they had annoying ads that I couldn't block. Either way, they're fucked, right ?
And you have no right to someone else's hard work while ignoring the terms under which they're offering it to you.
So arrest me.
NASA needs a 3D printer for pork.
Really? You've never heard of Beijing University? Or the University of Heidelberg? Does "Max Planck Institute", "Moscow State University", or "Tel-Aviv University" ring a bell?
I've heard of those, but that's about it. I have no idea what they teach at those, and how good they are in relation to each other.
As for the production of cars, that's not a measure of a country's intellectual attainment; it's a measure of a country's industrialization
Which is a decent measure of the ability to build and launch rockets and space probes.
The Iranian foreign minster Dr. Zarif holds three advanced degrees from US universities.
How ironic.
Iran is not an Arab country
So why did you bring it up?
Small web sites don't cost a lot to host. Maybe just pay for it yourself ?