Can you effectively give me a definition of the word 'artist'? Van Gough cut off his own ear in the name of a woman not expecting his work to be worth millions, yet today's artists EXPECT to be millionaires because of their work.
Seems a bit hypocritical to me.
If these people were true 'artists', copyright wouldn't mean a damn thing.
I KNOW.....I'VE SEEN THEM! I just couldn't bring back any pictures. The digital camera sustained the gravity pull all right, but the damn kangaroos kicked me in the nuts and stole it. Damn, I felt like I was in Detroit.
A previous poster stated that an extraordinary amount of variables would all need to be lined up at the same time to constitute the beginnings of life. What if all these variables were set up by a being that is in itself extraordinary? Creationists always have this to fall back on.
The funny part is, time (for measurable purposes) is a man-made constant. How fast or how long it takes to go from one place to another needs to be measured; hence some scientist studying the stars and calculating day/night; fall/spring and rotational theory. By the theory itself, time (as measured) does not halt, it merely slows down for the observer. That's why if light speed were available you would see an older friend (of the same age) upon your return. Time travel would be accomplised only when 1=1 in the e=mc^2 equation; which according to Einstein isn't possible...making it a theory.
I agree with this. I've been telling friends, peers and colleagues for a long time now that anyone who believes homo-sapiens (or just life on this planet in general) are the only life forms in the universe are shamefully narrow minded. I really have a great deal of disdain for people who take the stance of 'you need to show me to prove it' on issues like this one. Even the scientists on the Manhattan project weren't sure if the results of the initial nuclear explosion wouldn't ignite the atmosphere; which was (and is) a HUGE leap of faith in your calculations. Sometimes this faith is well founded and it's also a characteristic of human nature; if it's not, then you're not human which ultimately proves the point.
Ahhhh....the ol' castle; I remember it well.....it stole many an hour of my pre-teen days! I still have my IIe and the castle disk....I think I'll spend my Friday night powering it up....(with a few beers of course!)...thanks for reminding me!
...blah, blah, blah....and we never have to use our brains because computers are NEVER wrong; especially the people who program them....blah, blah, blah...
But that's exactly the point now, isn't it. EP 1&2 can't be taken on their own merits nowadays because we already know the end result. That's the problem with prequels. If GL didn't have the cult following on this series that he's enjoyed since 1979, EP 1&2 might enjoy a different following. People tend to have good memories and I don't think 1&2 would get bashed so much if we never saw the last 3; IMHO.
I agree. I saw IV SIXTEEN times when it was released; back then it was almost like a contest with your friends to see who could see it the most. I still have almost 3/4 of the movie memorized to this day. I too, liked 1 & 2 and will definately pay to see 3.
No cut on you, but I don't think ANY movie(s) after 4-6 could have lived up to the expectations that they set precedent with. From a completely benign point of view, movies 1-3 are the prequels to an awesome (yet predictable) movie series in which the movie filming techniques have improved faster than the storyline (thanks for the 10 year break, George). I think if 1 & 2 were released today on their own merits we wouldn't be so harsh to judge; just like if 4-6 were released today we'd be like....'WTF?...are you serious?' Either way, they're just different and 'ole George is just trying to finish up the series, which needs definate closure....even for a prequel. I know I'll go see it!
Your point is valid, however some of us 'elders' had to actually sit down with a book, a pen(cil), a calculator and a piece of paper to do our homework. This simple process is what gives young minds the necessary abilities to NOT rely on a machine to do their thinking for them (calculator exception). Can you possibly imagine what the scientists and engineers of Saturn I had to go through? The first space flights (and even now, to a certain extent) had to have actual charts and graphs on board to help them figure out complex mathmatical compuitations; along with a pen & paper. I'm not saying that current technology shouldn't be relied upon, but not at the sacrifice of good old fashioned learning.
Only because our elected leaders don't know how to spend (or not spend). I don't hear of any votes taking place for the new park restoration project in any given city. Given social programs or park restoration, where would you rather spend your money? Me? On the park; definately.
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Regardless of anyone's single belief, SPAM is still not a felony. To make the analogy: Someone spams me today and tomorrow it becomes a federal offense punishable by law. He is subject to the law as it was writtn YESTERDAY. Now, if I killed someone 10 years ago...I'm still going to punished; under the law written 10 years ago. Either way, the laws today should NOT reflect those of 10 years ago, unless an aspiring lawyer wants to set precedent.
Maybe I'm revealing myself as too much of a TV junky, but most scenes I see from 'Wildest Police Videos' (or the like) involving runabouts in countries other than the US look like a nightmare to navigate. If you're not in the correct lane at the right time with a break in the traffic you're either stuck or cutting someone else off. I am by no means suggesting that US streets/highways are better; just different. Given the two seperate scenarios though, I'm happy here!
And what, exactly, is wrong with liquor and firearms in moving vehicles? Would you prefer an armed crack dealer sipping a 40 on your local street corner? (SARCASM)
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Right.....and America OFTEN threatens POS third world countries with nuclear war because it's in our best interest to import Nikes, Reeboks and Ralph Lauren products. Without these products our society would collapse. Jesus, I wish it were that simple....at least we could USE a bomb or two that way.
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Can you effectively give me a definition of the word 'artist'? Van Gough cut off his own ear in the name of a woman not expecting his work to be worth millions, yet today's artists EXPECT to be millionaires because of their work. Seems a bit hypocritical to me. If these people were true 'artists', copyright wouldn't mean a damn thing.
It really IS something only geeks like!
n all fairness, they do the same thing with VHS...
"...I'd be able to get a tan." You're African American?
I KNOW.....I'VE SEEN THEM! I just couldn't bring back any pictures. The digital camera sustained the gravity pull all right, but the damn kangaroos kicked me in the nuts and stole it. Damn, I felt like I was in Detroit.
A previous poster stated that an extraordinary amount of variables would all need to be lined up at the same time to constitute the beginnings of life. What if all these variables were set up by a being that is in itself extraordinary? Creationists always have this to fall back on.
The funny part is, time (for measurable purposes) is a man-made constant. How fast or how long it takes to go from one place to another needs to be measured; hence some scientist studying the stars and calculating day/night; fall/spring and rotational theory. By the theory itself, time (as measured) does not halt, it merely slows down for the observer. That's why if light speed were available you would see an older friend (of the same age) upon your return. Time travel would be accomplised only when 1=1 in the e=mc^2 equation; which according to Einstein isn't possible...making it a theory.
I think NASA is working on that whole 'c' thing, but I don't expect an answer anytime soon to reach the next galaxy over!
I agree with this. I've been telling friends, peers and colleagues for a long time now that anyone who believes homo-sapiens (or just life on this planet in general) are the only life forms in the universe are shamefully narrow minded. I really have a great deal of disdain for people who take the stance of 'you need to show me to prove it' on issues like this one. Even the scientists on the Manhattan project weren't sure if the results of the initial nuclear explosion wouldn't ignite the atmosphere; which was (and is) a HUGE leap of faith in your calculations. Sometimes this faith is well founded and it's also a characteristic of human nature; if it's not, then you're not human which ultimately proves the point.
What do you mean by reference drivers and where can I get them? nyseal@excite.com
Like anyone in the world listens to G.W.? Jeez....he's the headline of the National Enquirer.....except for Clinton
Ahhhh....the ol' castle; I remember it well.....it stole many an hour of my pre-teen days! I still have my IIe and the castle disk....I think I'll spend my Friday night powering it up....(with a few beers of course!)...thanks for reminding me!
So what are we going to do about all these 'expired' DVDs floating around? I already have enough AOL/MSN coasters in my living room!
Now that's a good idea....but I think they'd probably cave in by the time you got to Celion Dion!
Now THAT was funny...!
...blah, blah, blah....and we never have to use our brains because computers are NEVER wrong; especially the people who program them....blah, blah, blah...
But that's exactly the point now, isn't it. EP 1&2 can't be taken on their own merits nowadays because we already know the end result. That's the problem with prequels. If GL didn't have the cult following on this series that he's enjoyed since 1979, EP 1&2 might enjoy a different following. People tend to have good memories and I don't think 1&2 would get bashed so much if we never saw the last 3; IMHO.
I agree. I saw IV SIXTEEN times when it was released; back then it was almost like a contest with your friends to see who could see it the most. I still have almost 3/4 of the movie memorized to this day. I too, liked 1 & 2 and will definately pay to see 3.
No cut on you, but I don't think ANY movie(s) after 4-6 could have lived up to the expectations that they set precedent with. From a completely benign point of view, movies 1-3 are the prequels to an awesome (yet predictable) movie series in which the movie filming techniques have improved faster than the storyline (thanks for the 10 year break, George). I think if 1 & 2 were released today on their own merits we wouldn't be so harsh to judge; just like if 4-6 were released today we'd be like....'WTF?...are you serious?' Either way, they're just different and 'ole George is just trying to finish up the series, which needs definate closure....even for a prequel. I know I'll go see it!
Your point is valid, however some of us 'elders' had to actually sit down with a book, a pen(cil), a calculator and a piece of paper to do our homework. This simple process is what gives young minds the necessary abilities to NOT rely on a machine to do their thinking for them (calculator exception). Can you possibly imagine what the scientists and engineers of Saturn I had to go through? The first space flights (and even now, to a certain extent) had to have actual charts and graphs on board to help them figure out complex mathmatical compuitations; along with a pen & paper. I'm not saying that current technology shouldn't be relied upon, but not at the sacrifice of good old fashioned learning.
Only because our elected leaders don't know how to spend (or not spend). I don't hear of any votes taking place for the new park restoration project in any given city. Given social programs or park restoration, where would you rather spend your money? Me? On the park; definately.
Regardless of anyone's single belief, SPAM is still not a felony. To make the analogy: Someone spams me today and tomorrow it becomes a federal offense punishable by law. He is subject to the law as it was writtn YESTERDAY. Now, if I killed someone 10 years ago...I'm still going to punished; under the law written 10 years ago. Either way, the laws today should NOT reflect those of 10 years ago, unless an aspiring lawyer wants to set precedent.
Maybe I'm revealing myself as too much of a TV junky, but most scenes I see from 'Wildest Police Videos' (or the like) involving runabouts in countries other than the US look like a nightmare to navigate. If you're not in the correct lane at the right time with a break in the traffic you're either stuck or cutting someone else off. I am by no means suggesting that US streets/highways are better; just different. Given the two seperate scenarios though, I'm happy here!
And what, exactly, is wrong with liquor and firearms in moving vehicles? Would you prefer an armed crack dealer sipping a 40 on your local street corner? (SARCASM)
Right.....and America OFTEN threatens POS third world countries with nuclear war because it's in our best interest to import Nikes, Reeboks and Ralph Lauren products. Without these products our society would collapse. Jesus, I wish it were that simple....at least we could USE a bomb or two that way.