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  1. Maybe they should instead research how they can make revenue exceed expenses, since Uber is pissing money away at a phenomenal rate.

  2. Re:Valuable skills on UK's Top Police Warn That Modding Games May Turn Kids into Hackers (vice.com) · · Score: 1

    They've improved. It USED to be learning to use the BBC computer... the one used all over the world so long as it was in the UK.

  3. Re:This again? on Which Programming Language Is Most Popular - The Final Answer? (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1

    You're right, in a pedantic sort of way. It's an easily human readable translation of machine code. But in a practical sort of way, you can program in it, thus it can be considered a "language".

  4. Re:What the Idiotic Hell./ on Which Programming Language Is Most Popular - The Final Answer? (zdnet.com) · · Score: 2

    They could always have asked "What computer language should Brad and Angelina's divorce be coded in?"...

  5. This again? on Which Programming Language Is Most Popular - The Final Answer? (zdnet.com) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Seriously Miss Universe is only once a year. Yet I'm seeing "which is the most popular language" every month or so here. Who gives a shit? Certainly not your CPU. It all gets compiled down to assembly anyway. THAT is the most popular language, even if few humans code in it nowadays all computers read it.

  6. Re:No they aren't denying it on Scientists Study How Non-Scientists Deny Climate Change (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    Tell that to Leto II...

  7. Re:No they aren't denying it on Scientists Study How Non-Scientists Deny Climate Change (theguardian.com) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I give the bible as much credibility as I give Frank Herbert's Dune series. In fact, the latter is much better.

  8. Which "scientists" are these? on Scientists Study How Non-Scientists Deny Climate Change (theguardian.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Are the "scientists" conducting these "studies" psychologists or behavioral scientists? Because as far as I know, those are the only "scientists" who study why people would react one way or another to a situation. I mean marketing people do too, but that's hardly science. The cited article is unclear although what is clear, apart from the APA format of citation, is that it does not follow the standard format of SCIENTIFIC articles. Usually an article by SCIENTISTS doesn't go "1. Introduction 2. Conclusion". There's a whole lot missing on things like materials and methodology, discussion, etc.

    So if you want an additional tip as to why people (including scientists, for I am one) reject climate change "science" - here's a big hint: follow the scientific method. Note that I am not even discussing the actual data evidence for or against climate change. I am discussing the lack of credibility of people who call themselves "scientists" but clearly are not. The scientific method and the way scientific articles are laid out is not new and does not need to be reinvented.

    Perhaps the confusion arises because social sciences people are actually starting to believe that they are "scientists" because they took Poli Sci.

  9. Re: Slime-balls on Kentucky's Shotgun 'Drone Slayer' Gets Sued Again (yahoo.com) · · Score: 1

    This kind of thing only works on the weak :)

  10. Slime-balls on Kentucky's Shotgun 'Drone Slayer' Gets Sued Again (yahoo.com) · · Score: 3, Insightful

    "and owners must know when they can reasonably expect privacy and be free of prying eyes."

    Lawyer acts like he's doing a fucking public service. What a crusader for truth and justice. How about - AT ALL TIMES when I'm home, fucker. Hah, it's not like he cares, he's getting paid either way.

  11. oh well done on Poor Scientific Research Is Disproportionately Rewarded (economist.com) · · Score: 1

    You've discovered that cheaters gain an advantage.

  12. The modern "Terror" period on Senators Accuse Russia Of Disrupting US Election (washingtonpost.com) · · Score: 1

    Accusation = guilt nowadays haven't you noticed? I swear I heard him say "Long live the King!"

  13. Re:Deforestation on Our Atmosphere Is Leaking Oxygen and Scientists Don't Know Why (gizmodo.com) · · Score: 4, Informative

    Forests are responsible for a miniscule portion of oxygen production. The bulk comes from algae. There is not less algae in the world today. If anything, thanks to global warming, there is more.

  14. Re:So basically... on VR Devs Pull Support For Oculus Rift Until Palmer Luckey Steps Down (vice.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    There's unethical behavior all over the world, all the time. They are intentionally picking and choosing a political position. That is, as you say, their right to do so. But then they shouldn't complain when they exclude themselves from roughly half the market. Picking and choosing has a down-side too.

  15. Re:So basically... on VR Devs Pull Support For Oculus Rift Until Palmer Luckey Steps Down (vice.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Yes, I made a note of these devs and I will never buy one of their products.

  16. Re:Apple said it, you just need... on People Are Drilling Holes Into Their iPhone 7 To 'Make a Headphone Jack' (craveonline.com) · · Score: 1

    I thought that was Dan Rather...

  17. Only because you sell cheap knock-offs. I have the ORIGINAL plugs here at $50 each.

  18. Re:wtf is this? on People Are Drilling Holes Into Their iPhone 7 To 'Make a Headphone Jack' (craveonline.com) · · Score: 4, Funny

    I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike...

    C-c-c-c-combo breaker

  19. Re:At some point on Tesla Sues Michigan Over Sales Ban (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    So charter a plane and fly them out of state for the transaction.

  20. At some point on Tesla Sues Michigan Over Sales Ban (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    Musk is going to get wise, hire a fleet of limos and drive prospective customers out of state to pick up the cars they bought/put a downpayment for online. America isn't THAT big, and most people are never more than an hour or two from a state line unless they're in the middle of TX or something.

  21. Re:these new companies trying to get around old la on Tesla Sues Michigan Over Sales Ban (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    Confirming that dealers undercut the manufacturer price, selling cars at a loss to keep capitalism alive.

    What, are you on fucking crack?

  22. Usually a military bases has guys with guns on it. That's usually enough to take care of "ultra-nationalist amateurs".

  23. As well as removing the risk of trojans...

  24. Re:I Think this article might be a bit misleading. on Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over 7km of Cable (sciencealert.com) · · Score: 1

    Uh huh. Tell you what, I just sent you an instantaneous message. I will now send you via snail mail the key to decrypt it.

    Exactly how fucking useful is that?

  25. Re:I claim prior art on Apple Patents a Paper Bag (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    Invented by the Chinese thousands of years ago, to serve chicken. In a paper bag. Number 63 on the menu right there.