"Of course, it works with other mp3 players, but that is where the original name comes from, and it's just happened to stick. "
Apple might eventually get uneasy more and more references to ANY portable sound/music players use the term "pod" or "ipod". They could conceivably end with with the brand name going soft. It has happened before: "While you are at the store, pick me up some coke. Pepsi-brand coke might be ok. Also, a box of kleenex. Puff brand kleenex will do just fine. Also, stop off at the library and xerox our tax forms on that nice new Canon photocopier they have."
That IS a bad name, considering that the vast majority of those who would listen do not even have iPods (those with PCs or Macs with sound cards and MP3 player software, or those with non iPod portable digital sound file players).
The iPod sure is popular, but it does not dominate everything.
I don't think that you will impress the network when you mail in your inflatable girlfriend who has an inkjet printout of "Seven of Nine" or "T'Pol" taped on the face.
Or if the FCC takes the networks away. We have no UPN affiliate in my area due to an government ban on bringing "outside" stations into cable. We also miss a lot of CBS shows, because the local affiliate pre-empts a lot of them. We used to be able to get a full CBS affiliate from outside the area, but the government changes things so that the cable company would be fined if they carried better stations from outside the area.
...having to kill a couple dozen pop-up windows when I want to take $20 out of the ATM.
However, come to think of it, a lot of those things would look better with that Aquarium Screensaver. I think I'll click on the ok download button next time.
In this case, it is likely true. The reference to Australia/Austria confusion is perfectly in line with studies showing geographic ignorance among Americans.
Put that in your "I don't like it so it must be false" pipe and smoke it.
You got me! You flamed me for misspelling a word. It is the one valid thing you had to say.
As for the rest, it does not take a rocket scientist to know that a huge hit movie is much more well known than an obscure genre book. If one wants, they can do the research. I did. I suggest it for you. You might learn not to call "rubbish" those who know more on a certain matter than you.
"When you look at American politics within a global perspective, the author of the GP was right"
How is the author right that Mussolini would be comfortable with both US parties? Do you have specific examples?
I can think of plenty examples where the U.S. has much less of this far-right fascist element than many places in the world (such as France, which just a few years ago had a rather large "We Hate the Jews" rally). The anti-immigrant movement, which would would probably agree is something to call far-right, is moribund in the United States, while it is an active political issue in Western Europe. Just a couple of the examples of where the mainstream US parties are to the left of mainstream political culture in Europe.
"Perhaps the word everyone is searching for is "radical""
The problem with this word is that it applies to many on the right and left.
" So many baseless assertions for such a small post."
Yet, everyone one of them true. The Star Wars movies do intend to be popular in many many countries, and in places where they are not, no one has even heard of "Snow Crash" (unfortunately). I don't have to interview everyone. Global box offices receipt figures broken down by country do just fine.
"Perhaps you are simply talking out of your ass, as so many do on this site"
In American politics, you have one big right-wing party and one big left-wing party. There are many fringe parties, mostly far left or far right. Mussolini, however, would have had nothing in common with the two big parties.
The mistake you made was to use your own far-left viewpoint as the center, and to measure everything to the right of you as right wing, even if it was left wing.
""liberal" is a word used to mean "scary and not at all in the best interests of my friends on the board of directors""
This is entirely incorrect. "Liberal" is used to describe a political viewpoint which favors more government involvment in affairs in order to help people. This puts it in contrast with "Conservative", that thinks less government is more helpful. It is nothing to do with boards of directors.
"And they equate the word communist with stalinist"
Although it is probably more accurate to call it Leninism (since Lenin started it and Stalin just ran with it), is this really wrong to say? The overwhelming majority of communists are indeed Stalinists, and almost every communist nation so far has been Stalinist. This includes mainland China, with Maoism (a slight variation on Leninism in which focuses on slaughtering peasants more than Lenin's version did) Even those Communists who deny being Stalinists still go out of their way to defend Stalinist dictatorships. The non-Stalinist element of communism has been tiny and ineffective, and rarely heard from.
But, did the Kurosawa masterpiece have things blowing up all the time real good? Did it have actors saying funny things while wearing rubber masks? Did it contain one or two belching Muppets like "Return of the Jedi" did?
Oh, it didn't? That's what matters, that's what matters....
Rest assured, that, in whatever country you are in, "Revenge of the Sith" will be a huge hit among your countryfolk....few of whom (unfortunately!) have heard of Snowcrash, either.
"and the following season, jar jar will be elected governor of california following a controversial recall election of arnie."
I know. The "Meesa Recall" campaign has already been working on slogans, like "California in deep poodoo. Meesa lick it clean!". He's already paid Perot for permission to make use of the "I'm all ears" catch phrase.
Barring that, I hope a merciful sound mixer risks the wrath of Lucas and makes sure that lightsabre sounds, speeder whooses, droid bleep-farts, and Wookiee growls (or even birds tweeting on Naboo) are ALWAYS mixed so loud that you can't hear the characters read their "Saved by a Bell"-reject dialogue.:
Padme, I always, like, wanted to say.. WHOOSH BLEEP BLAP BZZZZZT WHOOSH... like, ya know?"
In a related story which shows the convergence, Jar Jar Binks is set to play a recurring character on the "O.C." next season. Jar Jar was quoted as saying "Meesa learn to say Californisa!".
I, for one, look forward to the moment young Anakin is disfigured and takes puts on a mask and cape, and dedicates his life to fighting the Fantastic Four.
"how can you make the point that these crew is exploring in the name of all humanity when they just a bunch of WASPS?"
Why can't it? Unless the watcher is some sort of bigot. However, since you have played the race card, someone else pointed out that this crew is as "diverse" as the original Trek crew.
"How else are you planning on pronouncing it? "Tub-ular"? "Two-bular"? "
Actually, "two-bular" is one of the two valid pronunciations. The other is like "tyu-bular". I found out about Branson's "chewbular" mispronunciation from a Brit who made fun of it. After a certain age you learn to properly pronounce words.
Sorry! I forgot that this is Slashdot, where a very mild criticism of something can be taken as an absolute demand for a fascist government to control everyone's wallet so no-one will spend money on what I criticize.
"No, you didn't; the word "their" did not appear anywhere in your original post."
That is the problem: you only looked in the original post. You did not look in the response to the first flame (that came before the others).
Slashdot Mirror
Why not a special version for Slashdot moderators which allows just the one middle finger to be used for moderation?
"Of course, it works with other mp3 players, but that is where the original name comes from, and it's just happened to stick. "
Apple might eventually get uneasy more and more references to ANY portable sound/music players use the term "pod" or "ipod". They could conceivably end with with the brand name going soft. It has happened before: "While you are at the store, pick me up some coke. Pepsi-brand coke might be ok. Also, a box of kleenex. Puff brand kleenex will do just fine. Also, stop off at the library and xerox our tax forms on that nice new Canon photocopier they have."
The iPod sure is popular, but it does not dominate everything.
I don't think that you will impress the network when you mail in your inflatable girlfriend who has an inkjet printout of "Seven of Nine" or "T'Pol" taped on the face.
Or if the FCC takes the networks away. We have no UPN affiliate in my area due to an government ban on bringing "outside" stations into cable. We also miss a lot of CBS shows, because the local affiliate pre-empts a lot of them. We used to be able to get a full CBS affiliate from outside the area, but the government changes things so that the cable company would be fined if they carried better stations from outside the area.
However, come to think of it, a lot of those things would look better with that Aquarium Screensaver. I think I'll click on the ok download button next time.
I meant that it also runs on the Windows PC, not just the Linux one!
Cube is worth checking out, runs nicely in Linux, and also on the PC so your linux-lorn friends can check it out to. Lots of fraggin' going on there.
In this case, it is likely true. The reference to Australia/Austria confusion is perfectly in line with studies showing geographic ignorance among Americans. Put that in your "I don't like it so it must be false" pipe and smoke it.
Bring on the Beowulf cluster jokes. For once, on-topic.
You got me! You flamed me for misspelling a word. It is the one valid thing you had to say. As for the rest, it does not take a rocket scientist to know that a huge hit movie is much more well known than an obscure genre book. If one wants, they can do the research. I did. I suggest it for you. You might learn not to call "rubbish" those who know more on a certain matter than you.
How is the author right that Mussolini would be comfortable with both US parties? Do you have specific examples?
I can think of plenty examples where the U.S. has much less of this far-right fascist element than many places in the world (such as France, which just a few years ago had a rather large "We Hate the Jews" rally). The anti-immigrant movement, which would would probably agree is something to call far-right, is moribund in the United States, while it is an active political issue in Western Europe. Just a couple of the examples of where the mainstream US parties are to the left of mainstream political culture in Europe.
"Perhaps the word everyone is searching for is "radical""
The problem with this word is that it applies to many on the right and left.
Yet, everyone one of them true. The Star Wars movies do intend to be popular in many many countries, and in places where they are not, no one has even heard of "Snow Crash" (unfortunately). I don't have to interview everyone. Global box offices receipt figures broken down by country do just fine.
"Perhaps you are simply talking out of your ass, as so many do on this site"
Speak for yourself.
This is entirely incorrect. "Liberal" is used to describe a political viewpoint which favors more government involvment in affairs in order to help people. This puts it in contrast with "Conservative", that thinks less government is more helpful. It is nothing to do with boards of directors.
Although it is probably more accurate to call it Leninism (since Lenin started it and Stalin just ran with it), is this really wrong to say? The overwhelming majority of communists are indeed Stalinists, and almost every communist nation so far has been Stalinist. This includes mainland China, with Maoism (a slight variation on Leninism in which focuses on slaughtering peasants more than Lenin's version did) Even those Communists who deny being Stalinists still go out of their way to defend Stalinist dictatorships. The non-Stalinist element of communism has been tiny and ineffective, and rarely heard from.
Oh, it didn't? That's what matters, that's what matters....
Rest assured, that, in whatever country you are in, "Revenge of the Sith" will be a huge hit among your countryfolk....few of whom (unfortunately!) have heard of Snowcrash, either.
I know. The "Meesa Recall" campaign has already been working on slogans, like "California in deep poodoo. Meesa lick it clean!". He's already paid Perot for permission to make use of the "I'm all ears" catch phrase.
Padme, I always, like, wanted to say.. WHOOSH BLEEP BLAP BZZZZZT WHOOSH... like, ya know?"
In a related story which shows the convergence, Jar Jar Binks is set to play a recurring character on the "O.C." next season. Jar Jar was quoted as saying "Meesa learn to say Californisa!".
I, for one, look forward to the moment young Anakin is disfigured and takes puts on a mask and cape, and dedicates his life to fighting the Fantastic Four.
Why can't it? Unless the watcher is some sort of bigot. However, since you have played the race card, someone else pointed out that this crew is as "diverse" as the original Trek crew.
Actually, "two-bular" is one of the two valid pronunciations. The other is like "tyu-bular". I found out about Branson's "chewbular" mispronunciation from a Brit who made fun of it. After a certain age you learn to properly pronounce words.
Et chew, brute.
Depends who is "sponsering" it.
"No, you didn't; the word "their" did not appear anywhere in your original post."
That is the problem: you only looked in the original post. You did not look in the response to the first flame (that came before the others).