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  1. Re:Intimidation is the Point on Judge Says Washington State Cyberstalking Law Violates Free Speech (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    So, no, you didn't listen to the original source material, and are likely just parroting someone else's narrative. Your position is to assume the worst possible motives, based only on the most topical understanding, and then shamelessly declare that he's the one who is being disingenuous as you go around repeating accusations of racism as fact.

    Meanwhile Sargon is willing to have those debates, and stand up to defend free speech. If I had to guess, the real reason you vehemently despise him is because he mocks the ideology of the far left in the same manner he has done with these white supremacists; by using their own language and terms to expose the hypocrisy of their own irrational dogma. All while smirking and laughing because there's no possible way to take such bullshit seriously.

  2. Re:And "progressive" techie heads explode ... on Judge Says Washington State Cyberstalking Law Violates Free Speech (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    Not everyone defaults to ad hominem.

  3. Re:Intimidation is the Point on Judge Says Washington State Cyberstalking Law Violates Free Speech (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    Did you even listen to the original stream?

    Sargon's use of that language was to use the racists own terms against them, by illustrating how their behavior matched the very definition of what they despised, and thus exposing their own hypocrisy. But disingenuous opportunists use that as an excuse to paint Sargon as the racist, for which you've provided a fine example.

  4. Re:Weighted Dislikes on YouTube Struggles To Fight Mobs Weaponizing Their 'Dislike' Button (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    When the Rewind video first came out, as well as the Gillete one, hitting refresh would show the dislike count incrementing and then at random subtracting by 10k-100k votes at a time. I observed this only occurring for dislikes, and not the likes.

    Seems clear there's some processing or manipulation involved.

  5. So by linking to blatant anti-Trump propaganda made by one of the most egregious DNC mouthpieces, you just help prove AC's point. Thanks.

  6. Re:Without a rise in crime? :) on AI is Sending People To Jail -- and Getting it Wrong (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 1

    Just 'cause you read it doesn't mean it's true.

    Definitely something to keep in mind when reading any Vox article.

  7. Re:Algorithms and bad statistics on AI is Sending People To Jail -- and Getting it Wrong (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 1

    How about: 1. Identify potential offenders. 2. Intervene to prevent the crime 3. Offer them some counselling services.

    So, essentially stop-and-frisk based on mass surveillance, with the added benefit of counselling courtesy of the nanny state.

    No, nothing Orwellian about that at all.

  8. Re:Where is the evidence? on Russian Hackers Allegedly Attempted To Breach the DNC After the 2018 Midterms (fortune.com) · · Score: 1

    That's a good point. The DNC and by association their paid consultants are so untrustworthy that the burden of proof for any of their claims to be taken seriously is probably insurmountable. There is no benefit of the doubt to be granted to an organization where rule number one is that the ends justify the means, of which history has shown time and time again.

    3rd party that doesn't have a conflict of interest to provide testimony or evidence to collaborate? That's a start. Same for both sides.

  9. alkaline hydrolysis is great! on Washington Could Become the First State To Compost the Dead (nbcnews.com) · · Score: 1

    Doesn't require as much energy as cremation and also doesn't release as much carbon dioxide, either. The bones also become brittle and easily crushed to be disposed along with the resulting fluid.

    What's not to like? Other than perhaps the mere concept of your remains being flushed and mixed in with ordinary sewer waste. But hey at least you're being eco friendly even on the way down!

    Personally, my preference is a little bit of coal-rolling at the very end. Ideally with hookers, and blackjack.

  10. Re:Paying for things that have always been free on Washington Could Become the First State To Compost the Dead (nbcnews.com) · · Score: 1

    Now, you purchase a plot decades before, and pay for it while they're still alive, plus tax then pay for a ceremony, and for the burial itself, plus tax then pay for the maintenance of the grave, plus tax but still, the composting was provided, free-of-charge, by mother nature, sans tax

    At least the organizations that promote this behavior get to operate tax-free. Surely that has to count for something?

  11. Re:Easier way to handle this... on Washington Could Become the First State To Compost the Dead (nbcnews.com) · · Score: 2

    But cremation does not adequately celebrate the eternal dignity of the body, which is not a mere disposable hunk of matter.

    Leave it to the religiously indoctrinated to insist that your remains be locked in an overly expensive box, dumped into a pit, and then left as sustenance for the lowest order of microorganisms and bacteria, on the basis of that being considered a preservation of human dignity.

    Of course one could spend hours trying to parse the sanctimonious word salad that's foisted as a excuse, or one could simply realize that the Church runs the graveyard and can extract tolls on the dead. Profiteering is what this dogma ultimately boils down to, as usual.

  12. Re:Formulaic problem ... on Facebook's WhatsApp Has an Encrypted Child Porn Problem (techcrunch.com) · · Score: 1

    Only real cure? What are you proposing, chemical castration of all men (and women)? Internment camps for all children, for their own protection?Even then there's no guarantee.

    Probably the worst course of action is to make real, live children the only source for satisfying that urge. As much as I find the thought utterly distasteful, cp can be simulated or animated. Let them fantasize that shit all they want, but deliver severe, brutal punishment when actual kids are abused.

    That wouldn't prevent all cases either, but allowing easier access to that alternative may prevent many more from happening. It's as if not infringing on personal liberties usually has better outcomes than trying to dictate human behavior by excessive policing.

  13. we have the best waves on Japan Plans For 100ft Tsunami (thesun.ie) · · Score: 1

    Probably much much smaller than a tsunami caused by the cascadia fault quake that we are due to experience any time now.

  14. Re:Why yes they do on Japan Plans For 100ft Tsunami (thesun.ie) · · Score: 1

    Ah yes, so simple. Until you get to the part where portions of an inch are expressed in fractions. How intuitive is a yard, a mile, or even a furlong?

    The only reason we resist not dumping this archaic system isn't because of a 'foot'. It's because it's impossible to find a metric tape measure.

  15. Re:Looking forward to taxes to replace gas use fee on California Considers Text Messaging Tax To Fund Cell Service For Low-Income Residents (thehill.com) · · Score: 1

    Well, rule out any method that doesn't involve the taxation itself adding an additional unnecessary cost that is paid for through the act of taxation.

    For example, in Oregon they're already piloting a GPS unit that you're required by law to connect to your vehicles diagnostic port. How's that for convoluted and needlessly expensive? It even comes with with the added bonus of privacy and security concerns.

    Sacramento is going to piss themselves in excitement in copying this system for their state, if they haven't already.

  16. Re:The long-term implications on The Record For High-Temperature Superconductivity Has Been Smashed Again (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 1

    An electrical grid encompasses more than just long distance transmission. There are more considerations than just transmission losses.

    HTS was selected for Long Island because it was best suited for high capacity within the limitations of installation. HVDC wouldn't even be applicable in that case.

    HVDC has advantages and disadvantages that would limit its suitability within all applications. Likewise with HTS. Having additional medium options can be a benefit for planners in making design choices for an efficient energy grid.

  17. Re:Both sides are bad... Oh wait.. on Net Neutrality Bill 38 Votes Short In Congress, and Time Has Almost Run Out (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    That is because one side is getting paid to take one position by one group and the other side is getting paid to take the other position by another group. It really just shows the power of lobbying.

    Should be modded up. Meanwhile, Net neutrality: A lobbying bonanza

    The only thing in dispute is whether Dems are being bribed sufficiently to ignore the will of their voting base that overwhelmingly approves NN.

  18. Yup, we've learned all there is to possibly know about physics, which is why we need to expand into the mysterious subject of gender studies. FTL will never happen.

  19. Re:The long-term implications on The Record For High-Temperature Superconductivity Has Been Smashed Again (technologyreview.com) · · Score: 1

    Long Island HTS Power Cable:

    Siting new transmission lines has become a formidable challenge to utilities in congested areas such as Long Island. HTS cable can carry several times more current than a conventional copper cable with the same diameter. HTS cables can be installed in existing rightsof-way, helping to reduce the cost and environmental impact of grid upgrades.

    So the electricity losses are of less concern.

  20. Slashdot users learn to change the subject instead of handing gutter trash their karma bonus. That sure would be great.

  21. Re:I get my news from Slashdot! on More People Get Their News From Social Media Than Newspapers, Study Finds (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    It's good to have your own ideas challenged, too. Noone has a monopoly on truth, and life experience will always prove that.

  22. Ex-CIA, pro-incarceration, telecommunications shill, long time political insider and AG under Bush. And plays the fucking bagpipes. No chance of this guy possibly being another Tom Wheeler. Champion of the status quo might has well be written across his forehead.

    Passing up John Ratcliffe is a signal that the DOJ will continue to protect the Clintons and their allies. It's all up to Judicial Watch now.

  23. Re:So the images shown in the Film "Gattaca" ... on Aston Martin Will Make Old Cars Electric So They Don't Get Banned From Cities (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    In a hyper-clean futuristic world, it's likely cars would be assembled on demand, anyway. Since the sled itself would be standardized, a selling feature would be customers able to customize the body through a CAD application before it is printed.

    People rolling around in personalized, retro-style rides would probably be more common than you think.

  24. Oops, critical income from the gas tax is down, because we've banned ICE vehicles. By law your car shall be equipped with a gps unit, so how many miles you've driven and where can be tracked for the purpose of mileage tax.

    But it really won't report location data, ever, pinky swear.

  25. That's true. Many voters like cheap gas and other oil products, because they like to afford luxuries like heat for their home and groceries, which comes after paying at the pump so they can commute several hours to their grueling job.

    See yellow vest riots as an example of turning the screws too far on peasants trying to survive.