1) Assume that a comprehensive study clearly shows that violent video games have a harmful affect on children and society in general.
2) Assume that this would not be the case if parents took more responsibility for their children.
In that scenario, "tolerating" means that we shouldn't tolerate the danger to children and society simply because it is technically the parents fault. So someone who maybe enjoys GTA might have to give up a little freedom to correct the situation. (To be honest, I find it disturbing that people actually enjoy this game.)
Agreed. I would never bind the Bible on someone who does not believe. That would be pointless and wrong. Just as I would not belittle the beliefs of others by referring to those things they hold sacred as "works of mostly fiction".
But I digress. To your point I think it is important that we do not take away freedoms from others just because we personally believe them to be immoral. That is until those activities become harmful to others or to society in general. From the article, Sen. Clinton is asking for a more comprehensive study of violent video games for this same reason. Some studies already suggest that there is a connection in families where the parents are not involved in their childrens lives. However, the reality is that many parents do not take their responsibilities seriously. They do not instruct their children as they should. And if this causes harm to society then we should do something about it. Not just tolerate it in the name of freedom.
I know I will get hammered for this. And I also know that not everyone believes in the Bible. But I must post this anyway. 1 Thess. 5:21-22 says, "Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." Again, whether you believe it or not, these are important words to live by. And from where I am standing GTA is not good... in fact, it appears to be very much a form of evil.
Ok, so the news here is that gamespot has a picture of the Nintendo DS box... or am I missing something? Wow, a picture of the box. Now that DOES matter.
I understand that. My point was that if they DO buy the new DVDs then they are contributing to a self-fulfilling prophesy; calling him greedy then giving him money. Secondly, assuming they are not going to buy the new set, they DO want to buy the originals. Again a self-fulfilling prophesy.
OK... somebody please explain this to me. So many people are upset and claiming that Lucas is only out for our money. Are these same people mindlessly buying the DVDs? Against their own free will are they giving Lucas their money? If not, then Lucas will fail in his attempt to "take Star Wars to the bank."
Second, these very same people (whether they will buy the new set or not) are really just mad that they can't buy the original... which would help Lucas SUCEED in "taking Star Wars to the bank."
A novice's greatest fear is sitting in front of a motionless command prompt with no idea what to type...
This is true, a novice's greatest computer fear is sitting there not knowing what to do. This is why a novice:
does not use linux
calls me all the time to ask stupid questions
has a pc infected with spyware
and so on
To me, the attraction of linux is having a need and then discovering how to fill that need. Then finding out that my solution is cludgy and could be done a different and better way. This leads to other cooler and more elegant solutions. Thus a process of learning that is both satisfying and productive. That's why I love linux and it is why the "novice" is afraid.
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For spoiling the ending for us all. Nice job. Really appreciate it.
We'll do our best to be fair with story selection. We think we can do a good job since the Slashdot editors represent a diverse spectrum of political ideologies.
With this logic why stop at politics? Let's have religion.slashdot.org... I'm sure your editors represent a diverse spectrum of beliefs. Or how about diversity.slashdot.org or sexuality.slashdot.org.;)
Could it be that the decision to cripple bluetooth was deliberate? Other companies should take note. Instead of spending money and resources on functionality, just get someone to sponsor a hack-fest. Just think of the free publicity and functionality that will ensue. Think of the increase in sales as all those code slingers seek fame and fortune. Just think of the prestige your customers will feel when they can say, "Yeah, I have the v710, but mine has been hacked."
The interesting this is that the browser with the biggest drop in usage from January to August is IE5. I wonder if this means that users of IE5 decided to switch rather than upgrade this year.
I read somewhere that Lucas originally planned to make the Wookies from Endor. He liked the Wookie character so much, however, that he wanted them to have a more prominent role. Thus Chewbacca as Hans sidekick. The flip side is that Endor now becomes populated by Ewoks. Just think how much cooler these made for TV movies would have been if Lucas had kept the Wookies on Endor.
The Amazonians are looking for a little interplanetary snu-snu and Dan Wertheimer's been cooped up for so long "analyzing data" that he doesn't recognize the signal.
A good friend of mine often compares programming to music. He studied jazz improvistion at the college level and is now a programmer... so I feel like he has a good insight into this sort of thing. One quote that really made sense to me was, "Traditional jazz improvisation is all about trying to fit creative and spontaneous music composition on top of somewhat predictable chord progressions."
This is what many programmers try to do... develop creative solutions using predictable software design patterns. I guess Alex Mclean has found a way to be creative AND spontaneous with his coding.
I think that is a fair question. For me, the answer is that I have not seen another solution that I am even interested in trying. So I just don't care that I am locked into iTunes. I love it! Why stop using something you love? I also want Apple to succeed.
Another valid response is that, like Wallstreet, most people tend to be very forgiving when a company is attempting to build a business where none exists. Granted, Apple's business model is vertical while MS is pushing horizontal (i.e. choice), but where would we be without the iPod and iTMS? Most people, even non-Apple fanboys, are grateful for the progress Apple has made and are willing to overlook the "monopoly"... at least for now.:)
Just look at the iPod for your answer. How much smaller/standardized/simplified can you get. It competes with other cheaper HD based players with the same basic features. And who is winning? Apple. Why? Better design. And not just physical but design of every aspect of use and functionality. This will hold true in the desktop market as well.
I read an interview with Matt Groening about Futurama, where (as you know) advertising comes out of your pillow and into your dreams. Anyway, I thought this quote was interesting:
Is there anything you've changed your mind about in the last 20 years? I used to be amused by how pervasive advertising was in our society. But seeing ads on the little divider bars on the conveyer belts at grocery store checkouts made me think, That's enough. I read Future Shock in the early '70s and said, Future shock will never happen to me. It has. At least in regard to advertising.
I can see your point. But what I actually meant was that if DELL had filed the patent my assumption would be that the implementation of an otherwise cool idea would fall short of the mark. For example, if both DELL and Apple were tasked to design , Apple's solution would undoubtedly become trend setting while DELL's simply would not. I will leave the the reasons behind this up to you. For my money, however, it is because Apple's designs are simply the best. (I don't like all of them... I hated the clamshell iBook.) Oh, and one more thing, I don't consider pc gamers to be lusers.:)
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Good points... maybe the solution instead is to require people to get a license to have children. ;-)
Here's what I'm saying:
1) Assume that a comprehensive study clearly shows that violent video games have a harmful affect on children and society in general.
2) Assume that this would not be the case if parents took more responsibility for their children.
In that scenario, "tolerating" means that we shouldn't tolerate the danger to children and society simply because it is technically the parents fault. So someone who maybe enjoys GTA might have to give up a little freedom to correct the situation. (To be honest, I find it disturbing that people actually enjoy this game.)
Agreed. I would never bind the Bible on someone who does not believe. That would be pointless and wrong. Just as I would not belittle the beliefs of others by referring to those things they hold sacred as "works of mostly fiction".
But I digress. To your point I think it is important that we do not take away freedoms from others just because we personally believe them to be immoral. That is until those activities become harmful to others or to society in general. From the article, Sen. Clinton is asking for a more comprehensive study of violent video games for this same reason. Some studies already suggest that there is a connection in families where the parents are not involved in their childrens lives. However, the reality is that many parents do not take their responsibilities seriously. They do not instruct their children as they should. And if this causes harm to society then we should do something about it. Not just tolerate it in the name of freedom.
I know I will get hammered for this. And I also know that not everyone believes in the Bible. But I must post this anyway. 1 Thess. 5:21-22 says, "Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil." Again, whether you believe it or not, these are important words to live by. And from where I am standing GTA is not good... in fact, it appears to be very much a form of evil.
Why would a T-Rex be using Kleenex?
Hello?... Is this thing on?
10GHz PCs are for old people.
Ok, so the news here is that gamespot has a picture of the Nintendo DS box... or am I missing something? Wow, a picture of the box. Now that DOES matter.
:)
P.S. Gizmodo posted this about 4 days ago.
I understand that. My point was that if they DO buy the new DVDs then they are contributing to a self-fulfilling prophesy; calling him greedy then giving him money. Secondly, assuming they are not going to buy the new set, they DO want to buy the originals. Again a self-fulfilling prophesy.
Couldn't agree more.
OK... somebody please explain this to me. So many people are upset and claiming that Lucas is only out for our money. Are these same people mindlessly buying the DVDs? Against their own free will are they giving Lucas their money? If not, then Lucas will fail in his attempt to "take Star Wars to the bank."
Second, these very same people (whether they will buy the new set or not) are really just mad that they can't buy the original... which would help Lucas SUCEED in "taking Star Wars to the bank."
Seems a bit ironic to me.
This is true, a novice's greatest computer fear is sitting there not knowing what to do. This is why a novice:
does not use linux
calls me all the time to ask stupid questions
has a pc infected with spyware
and so on
To me, the attraction of linux is having a need and then discovering how to fill that need. Then finding out that my solution is cludgy and could be done a different and better way. This leads to other cooler and more elegant solutions. Thus a process of learning that is both satisfying and productive. That's why I love linux and it is why the "novice" is afraid.
For spoiling the ending for us all. Nice job. Really appreciate it.
Gardner rules the Hugo Awards! How many does this make for him now? 15? 16? I wonder if his success encourages or discourages others in his field.
Could it be that the decision to cripple bluetooth was deliberate? Other companies should take note. Instead of spending money and resources on functionality, just get someone to sponsor a hack-fest. Just think of the free publicity and functionality that will ensue. Think of the increase in sales as all those code slingers seek fame and fortune. Just think of the prestige your customers will feel when they can say, "Yeah, I have the v710, but mine has been hacked."
The interesting this is that the browser with the biggest drop in usage from January to August is IE5. I wonder if this means that users of IE5 decided to switch rather than upgrade this year.
I read somewhere that Lucas originally planned to make the Wookies from Endor. He liked the Wookie character so much, however, that he wanted them to have a more prominent role. Thus Chewbacca as Hans sidekick. The flip side is that Endor now becomes populated by Ewoks. Just think how much cooler these made for TV movies would have been if Lucas had kept the Wookies on Endor.
The Amazonians are looking for a little interplanetary snu-snu and Dan Wertheimer's been cooped up for so long "analyzing data" that he doesn't recognize the signal.
The High Speed Revolution will televised in the US ONLY.
In all other countries, it will be streamed in HD over 100Mbps connections.A good friend of mine often compares programming to music. He studied jazz improvistion at the college level and is now a programmer... so I feel like he has a good insight into this sort of thing. One quote that really made sense to me was, "Traditional jazz improvisation is all about trying to fit creative and spontaneous music composition on top of somewhat predictable chord progressions."
This is what many programmers try to do... develop creative solutions using predictable software design patterns. I guess Alex Mclean has found a way to be creative AND spontaneous with his coding.I think that is a fair question. For me, the answer is that I have not seen another solution that I am even interested in trying. So I just don't care that I am locked into iTunes. I love it! Why stop using something you love? I also want Apple to succeed.
Another valid response is that, like Wallstreet, most people tend to be very forgiving when a company is attempting to build a business where none exists. Granted, Apple's business model is vertical while MS is pushing horizontal (i.e. choice), but where would we be without the iPod and iTMS? Most people, even non-Apple fanboys, are grateful for the progress Apple has made and are willing to overlook the "monopoly"... at least for now. :)
Just look at the iPod for your answer. How much smaller/standardized/simplified can you get. It competes with other cheaper HD based players with the same basic features. And who is winning? Apple. Why? Better design. And not just physical but design of every aspect of use and functionality. This will hold true in the desktop market as well.
And it is, too.
I read an interview with Matt Groening about Futurama, where (as you know) advertising comes out of your pillow and into your dreams. Anyway, I thought this quote was interesting:
Is there anything you've changed your mind about in the last 20 years?
I used to be amused by how pervasive advertising was in our society. But seeing ads on the little divider bars on the conveyer belts at grocery store checkouts made me think, That's enough. I read Future Shock in the early '70s and said, Future shock will never happen to me. It has. At least in regard to advertising.
I can see your point. But what I actually meant was that if DELL had filed the patent my assumption would be that the implementation of an otherwise cool idea would fall short of the mark. For example, if both DELL and Apple were tasked to design , Apple's solution would undoubtedly become trend setting while DELL's simply would not. I will leave the the reasons behind this up to you. For my money, however, it is because Apple's designs are simply the best. (I don't like all of them... I hated the clamshell iBook.) Oh, and one more thing, I don't consider pc gamers to be lusers. :)