*MY* problem with these online worlds (the freeform ones like SL) is that they are mirroring the real world too closely
That's my concern too. I've never tried SL, so I don't know how "real" it is, but I DON'T want the same problems in a virtual world that I have in the RealWorld (tm). I'd rather kill dragons (or even get killed by one) than to mess with lawyers and land tycoons!
FORTRAN survived because it was the best at what it did. I'm sure it did get used in tasks that it wasn't well suited for, partly because the alternative was assembler language, but for math/science apps, it ruled.
Not that it matters, because most of the bad guys can't shoot worth a damn anyway.
That's one of my peeves. They're always showing the bad guys shooting dozens of rounds at the hero, and they always miss. If I was that bad a shot, I think I'd retire from crime.
1. Where did I say man wouldn't do anything to adapt? I said ancient man was able to adapt and survive to much more rapid changes in sea level, why can't we expect to do the same?
I can answer this one. When the ancient people lost their home to a flood, they just put their entire worldly possesions in a backpack and migrated elsewhere. If a modern city floods, the people lose their homes, their TVs, their Brittany Spears DVDs, their jobs, everything. They would certainly survive (unless they drowned), but their lifestyle would be gone, and they couldn't just rebuild a modern house as easily as our ancestors slapped together a new mud hut.
The USA was NEVER an atheist state! It was founded on freedom of religion. Unfortunately, the anti-religious loons are trying to turn that into "outlaw all religion!".
You are the first person I've seen use the term "antitheist". Most of them call themselves "atheists", but they will preach against religion with all the zeal of a Christian fundie.
As far as I'm concerned, an anti-religious nut is just as "religious" as those annoying Christian preachers.
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That's my concern too. I've never tried SL, so I don't know how "real" it is, but I DON'T want the same problems in a virtual world that I have in the RealWorld (tm). I'd rather kill dragons (or even get killed by one) than to mess with lawyers and land tycoons!
Well, the odds are high that the end of the world will come before either MS or Debian can release their next versions.
FORTRAN survived because it was the best at what it did. I'm sure it did get used in tasks that it wasn't well suited for, partly because the alternative was assembler language, but for math/science apps, it ruled.
Sure you can. But you might be in trouble when your ex-wife is found tied up in a grave with an ether smell coming from the box.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. IMHO, Greenpee is more credible than Mon$**to anyday.
Yeah, that happens when you don't get enough sleep. You start hallucinating.
It works just as well in reverse:
Atheist: I assert doesn't exist.
Believer: Your evidence is?
Atheist: I have none
Believer: Then I don't believe you
Scary how similar they are. Of course, in reality, each one would also call the other names.
I read this as "Is Daylight Savings Shit Really Worth It?".
Don't be too sure. If there's one thing Microsoft has experience at, it's cheap quality.
Yeah, pretty much the same thing.
I dunno, I hear that's pretty far.
Just don't tell me it's raining!
That is SO outdated! Nowdays, the solution is duct tape & plastic.
Not always. The Chinese had Jack Bauer for 2 years, and he didn't break.
That's one of my peeves. They're always showing the bad guys shooting dozens of rounds at the hero, and they always miss. If I was that bad a shot, I think I'd retire from crime.
Not really. Jeb hasn't had his two turns yet.
Exactly! It's another case of getting screwed by too much backwards compatability.
I'm in favor of someone placing a thermometer on Uranus to see if it is warming up. But I don't want to do it myself!
I can answer this one. When the ancient people lost their home to a flood, they just put their entire worldly possesions in a backpack and migrated elsewhere. If a modern city floods, the people lose their homes, their TVs, their Brittany Spears DVDs, their jobs, everything. They would certainly survive (unless they drowned), but their lifestyle would be gone, and they couldn't just rebuild a modern house as easily as our ancestors slapped together a new mud hut.
I don't know, but I'm sure there are a whole bunch of flatulant cows on Mars.
Well, that WOULD explain Kansas.
TV and/or the reckless pursuit of money is one reason to pray for the collective soul of humanity!
The USA was NEVER an atheist state! It was founded on freedom of religion. Unfortunately, the anti-religious loons are trying to turn that into "outlaw all religion!".
You are the first person I've seen use the term "antitheist". Most of them call themselves "atheists", but they will preach against religion with all the zeal of a Christian fundie.
As far as I'm concerned, an anti-religious nut is just as "religious" as those annoying Christian preachers.
What about people who believe in UFOs piloted by ghosts of reincarnated witches born under the sign of Scorpio?