Still unless musicians stand up to the majors and say no to crap contracts, and unless fans start supporting musicians that go the tougher indy route (by not stealing their music when they should be buying), things will move slowly, if at all.
If the musicans stuck together, maybe things would change. But when a big record company is dangling a juicy contract with the devil firmly in the details, all the while being reminded that there are a thousand others just like you that would sign in a heartbeat, your average starving band wouldn't be able to pass up.
Thats what happens these days with drug testing. At the behest of insurance companies offering discounts, regardless of effectiveness, more and more companies are instituting compulsory drug testing.
Aside from possible testing for other conditions (diabetics, pregnant women, etc all miraculously testing positive on the drug screen so that the company doesn't have to pay for their problems), you can be declined for a job purely based on what you do on your off hours.
Many people would sneer and say "if you don't like it,find another job", but when a growing number of employers are doing drug screens, genetic tests, or whatever for those precious insurance discounts, you don't have much of a choice if you want to support yourself or your family.
Then guest commentator James Dobson from Focus on the Family said "No! It's the holy spirit guiding them home, you liberal commie!" at which point Bill O'Reilly bust in and said "Shut up, shut UP! cut his mike".
Such hardhitting questions like "Do you often imagine a beowulf cluster of these?" or "Where do you find yourself on the Natalie Portman vs Hot Grits debate?" were shamefully omitted.
"Not all opinions are of equal value, and we need to teach science - not religion -- in our science classes. We wouldn't teach astrology in astronomy courses, or give flat-earth teachings 'equal time' in the geography class."
In this modern era of anti-intellectualism in the US, many would dismiss this statement out-of-hand as an arrogant, godless, know-it-all liberal who mocks the very foundation of our Christian nation. Rational debate with these types of people is a wasted effort.
These are the same people who thought that, given some extra time, Jesus would come riding down on his magical unicorn to shit a new brain into Terry Shivo's head. People will believe what they want to believe and nothing will change that.
Remember in Takedown when Mitnick beat up Shimomura?
I know that was in the movie, but was that depicted in his book? Markoff is a slime, no question about it, but if that was solely added into the movie, he probably didn't have any control over that. Screenwriters embellish source material all the time.
Besides, if you take your facts about Kevin Mitnick from a Skeet Ulrich movie, then you've got problems.
and this guy also has a hardon against.... WRONGDOING!
He says he won't rest until he can eliminate wrongdoing. Between children cheating at Old Maid and people not rewinding videos before returning them to the store, he'll be busy for the rest of his life.
One thing to keep in mind if you decide to offer "free" internet is you're going to get people who campout on their laptops and take up table space for hours at a time. Some people even stay there all damn day like it's their personal office space.
A valid concern, to be sure. If one goes as far as giving out temporary usernames/passwords with the purchase of items, you could combat this by having the logons expire after a certain period of time. That way, they'd have to keep buying to stay online (at least until they learn to hijack an open session by cloning the mac address).
Damn right. Not only did he expertly play the character that hooked many a kid on the idea of science and engineering, but was also a decorated war veteran and a genuine class act. He was always warm and receptive to his fans and a beloved fixture of the convention circuit.
Even the IRA,when they did their worst in London , spared the innocent, they would phone in before the explosions to let the area be evacuated.
Is there a special number for that?
Thank you for calling the terror-tip bombing hotline. All of our representatives are busy assisting other terrorists. Please hold and your threat will be answered in the order in which it was received. Your bombing is very important to us, so please hold the line.
Why do you think the good stuff went the way of the dodo?
People who become accustomed to the windows way of doing things turn their nose up at what they see as taking a step back in using anything with a CLI. Having used DOS all my life up until that point, it wasn't hard to get around my VAX account.
Theres also a stigma associated with older technology. A machine older than the person using it doesn't hold the same appeal as a newer machine with all the bells and whistles.
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Amen.
When I started college, my school had a vax mainframe that was slowly being phased out (the campus terminals were completely replaced by PCs about a year after I graduated).
The VAX was always up and was a reliable connection for me and my hand-me-down 286 running Kermit over a simple serial connection to the ethernet jacks in the dorm rooms. While my floormates were figuring out ethernet or the SLIP/PPP connections, I had a solid connection from the first day, a good counter to the guys ribbing me about my "text based internet".
VAX phone was a fun way to talk to people around campus before AIM became popular and the VAX went the way of the dodo.
Off topic, I know, but the parent brought back some memories.
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Still unless musicians stand up to the majors and say no to crap contracts, and unless fans start supporting musicians that go the tougher indy route (by not stealing their music when they should be buying), things will move slowly, if at all.
If the musicans stuck together, maybe things would change. But when a big record company is dangling a juicy contract with the devil firmly in the details, all the while being reminded that there are a thousand others just like you that would sign in a heartbeat, your average starving band wouldn't be able to pass up.
Thats what happens these days with drug testing. At the behest of insurance companies offering discounts, regardless of effectiveness, more and more companies are instituting compulsory drug testing.
Aside from possible testing for other conditions (diabetics, pregnant women, etc all miraculously testing positive on the drug screen so that the company doesn't have to pay for their problems), you can be declined for a job purely based on what you do on your off hours.
Many people would sneer and say "if you don't like it,find another job", but when a growing number of employers are doing drug screens, genetic tests, or whatever for those precious insurance discounts, you don't have much of a choice if you want to support yourself or your family.
The commentator on Fox News asked the same thing.
Then guest commentator James Dobson from Focus on the Family said "No! It's the holy spirit guiding them home, you liberal commie!" at which point Bill O'Reilly bust in and said "Shut up, shut UP! cut his mike".
No need for that. Just load it up with your favorite Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton movies.
Such hardhitting questions like "Do you often imagine a beowulf cluster of these?" or "Where do you find yourself on the Natalie Portman vs Hot Grits debate?" were shamefully omitted.
Linux has finally reached the Kirk Cameron stage, but it has a ways to go before it hits Alan Thicke critical mass.
That shit is bananas.
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
No, it's a pretty transparent attempt to bring readers to overclockers.com. The Slashdot editors should know better.
Agreed. They should funnel traffic to that Roland guy instead.
"Not all opinions are of equal value, and we need to teach science - not religion -- in our science classes. We wouldn't teach astrology in astronomy courses, or give flat-earth teachings 'equal time' in the geography class."
In this modern era of anti-intellectualism in the US, many would dismiss this statement out-of-hand as an arrogant, godless, know-it-all liberal who mocks the very foundation of our Christian nation. Rational debate with these types of people is a wasted effort.
These are the same people who thought that, given some extra time, Jesus would come riding down on his magical unicorn to shit a new brain into Terry Shivo's head. People will believe what they want to believe and nothing will change that.
Why are cloning dogs "notoriously difficult"?
Ever try to get a poodle to stand still on a Xerox machine?
Remember in Takedown when Mitnick beat up Shimomura?
I know that was in the movie, but was that depicted in his book? Markoff is a slime, no question about it, but if that was solely added into the movie, he probably didn't have any control over that. Screenwriters embellish source material all the time.
Besides, if you take your facts about Kevin Mitnick from a Skeet Ulrich movie, then you've got problems.
and this guy also has a hardon against.... WRONGDOING!
He says he won't rest until he can eliminate wrongdoing. Between children cheating at Old Maid and people not rewinding videos before returning them to the store, he'll be busy for the rest of his life.
Seems like 1,2 & 5 could just as easily describe Paris Hilton.
One thing to keep in mind if you decide to offer "free" internet is you're going to get people who campout on their laptops and take up table space for hours at a time. Some people even stay there all damn day like it's their personal office space.
A valid concern, to be sure. If one goes as far as giving out temporary usernames/passwords with the purchase of items, you could combat this by having the logons expire after a certain period of time. That way, they'd have to keep buying to stay online (at least until they learn to hijack an open session by cloning the mac address).
Between tracking Foreigner and The Dead, it seems like the 70's are alive and well in the USA.
Your theory is intriguing to me. I had no idea that the song stylings of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley could be fatal in such doses.
Also:
In Soviet Russia... - an oldie but a goodie when used sparingly
Admiral Akbar - The patron saint of stating the obvious.
Damn right. Not only did he expertly play the character that hooked many a kid on the idea of science and engineering, but was also a decorated war veteran and a genuine class act. He was always warm and receptive to his fans and a beloved fixture of the convention circuit.
He will be truely missed.
He won't ship it due to size and weight so you need to be local to Reading, UK to pick it up.
It's a trap!
I'd try to trade mine for sex first
Ah yes, please tell us how long you've been a catholic priest.
Its like a fraternity initiation. Once he gets to a dozen dupes, Taco spanks him with a paddle and he gets to be a full-fledged Slashdot editor.
Even the IRA ,when they did their worst in London , spared the innocent, they would phone in before the explosions to let the area be evacuated.
Is there a special number for that?
Thank you for calling the terror-tip bombing hotline. All of our representatives are busy assisting other terrorists. Please hold and your threat will be answered in the order in which it was received. Your bombing is very important to us, so please hold the line.
How do these organizations claim responsiblity? Is there a form you have to fill out?
I never understood this concept. In a terrorist organizations stable of bombbuilders, gurillas, and the like, they have room for a PR flack?
Why do you think the good stuff went the way of the dodo?
People who become accustomed to the windows way of doing things turn their nose up at what they see as taking a step back in using anything with a CLI. Having used DOS all my life up until that point, it wasn't hard to get around my VAX account.
Theres also a stigma associated with older technology. A machine older than the person using it doesn't hold the same appeal as a newer machine with all the bells and whistles.
Amen.
When I started college, my school had a vax mainframe that was slowly being phased out (the campus terminals were completely replaced by PCs about a year after I graduated).
The VAX was always up and was a reliable connection for me and my hand-me-down 286 running Kermit over a simple serial connection to the ethernet jacks in the dorm rooms. While my floormates were figuring out ethernet or the SLIP/PPP connections, I had a solid connection from the first day, a good counter to the guys ribbing me about my "text based internet".
VAX phone was a fun way to talk to people around campus before AIM became popular and the VAX went the way of the dodo.
Off topic, I know, but the parent brought back some memories.