Actualy, i agree with you. A lot of people dont sit in a little cubicle, and do get out in the real world, and don't really care what a handful of weirdoes think of them.
Get people hooked, ( by getting it into everyday mainstream business as nearly a necessity ) then raise the costs incrementally until people balk. Then back down just enough so people can keep buying the drugs..
Even if you were right ( which you arent, they are just hollow words in a total vacuum ) have you ever heard of just closing the window, or ignoring the sender? ( fake ) Problem solved.
Im sorry but anyone that is bugged by a virtual bully is a wuss and needs serious mental help and will never be able to function as a normal human in society..
Now, if you want to talk about a person in your face screaming at you, sure, pure words can be effective against lesser people as its harder to walk away if they follow you screaming. ( I'm not discussing physical action, that is a totally different subject and that sort of bullying is real, and wrong. ).
Some of us are happy with Jaguar. ( like us old G3 powerbook users.. )
I don't see that big of a difference in daily life ( business stuff, no games ) between Jaguar on my PB or Tiger on my G4. its all about the applications in daily life, not the interface.. And the core OS changes under the interface aren't noticeable at all.
That is the logical conclusion if you keep pushing for the same 'rights' that regular hourly workers have. Then god help the industry as it will collapse under its own weight.
Note: I'm not against unions in the right situations as they do have their place. The IT field just isn't one of those situations.
Do people still play those 'computer game' things? I suppose they have a fancy 3D Ms Pacman or something by now.
How many quarters does it take to pay a game of this 'halo' thing anyway? If i remember right, it was like a buck to play that videodisk based fantasy game. ( damned if i can remember its name.. )
It depends on the ISP. Mine, we have semi-static IP's Ive had the same address for 2 years. Pretty easy to tell its my house.
Technically, you are responsible for *all* traffic on your account, so if you neighbor is using your wifi to download something, its still your fault and are liable according to your contract. Now, does that contract extend to the legal system for IP violations? Thats yet to be seen. But if it does, 'i didnt do it', will no longer be a valid legal argument.
But i bet its much like it is in many states: If you loan your car out and its used to transfer drugs, and they get caught, you lose your car. The fact you didnt know the friends intention is just too bad. Your wife selling drugs on the side out of the house and you dont know? They can take your house an everything in it. ( no, im not saying drug running is the same as an IP violation, but it does set a potential precedent of seizures whicn can translate into financial responsibility for 'loaning' out your connection )
I did say that their method of getting evidence is questionable, and i agree it will be hard to make stick in court..
However, my point was that the sharing is actally taking place in most of the cases. The original poster seemed to think that the violations wernet really taking place, just because the methods/tactics for detection/ID are bogus.
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Until the fat lady sings ( and doesn't get sued in the process ).
They may change tactics but i don't think they will ever abandon the war.
But at least it was contracted and designed and 'managed' by IBM. Now its 100% Chinese. Lower quality, questionable security.
I doubt that.
So, when im not online and instead working on a document, they consider this 'useage' ?
What if im multitasking? 100% of my power usage isnt going to view that webpage or email, its a small percentage.
This is what happens when pure greed takes over in a company. Get out product for the sake of sales.
I really hope this is the beginning of the end for them, but i know its not. It will sting tho, for a long long time.
"its just for emergencies".. now its for monitoring.. soon for active deterrent..
Typical. Tell the public its for 'good' things to get them to buy off on it, and by the time the true intentions are known its too late to turn back.
Your honor, it's not my child ( or insert favorite bodily fluid )!.. err wait. what is that black box.? 'Arrgh! its 'instaDNA' ?!?!? I'm doomed!
Sounds to me like you are one of the insecure people I'm talking about.
BOO! now, go shudder in your boots ya little wimp.
Actualy, i agree with you. A lot of people dont sit in a little cubicle, and do get out in the real world, and don't really care what a handful of weirdoes think of them.
So in effect you proved my point.
Get people hooked, ( by getting it into everyday mainstream business as nearly a necessity ) then raise the costs incrementally until people balk. Then back down just enough so people can keep buying the drugs..
If how other people think of you is a critical part of your life, i stick with my statement that you have serious emotional problems.
Even if you were right ( which you arent, they are just hollow words in a total vacuum ) have you ever heard of just closing the window, or ignoring the sender? ( fake ) Problem solved.
Im sorry but anyone that is bugged by a virtual bully is a wuss and needs serious mental help and will never be able to function as a normal human in society..
Now, if you want to talk about a person in your face screaming at you, sure, pure words can be effective against lesser people as its harder to walk away if they follow you screaming. ( I'm not discussing physical action, that is a totally different subject and that sort of bullying is real, and wrong. ).
Kids that are effected from *virtual* bullies should get a grip. Its NOT REAL.
Stop being a baby. Geesh.
Some of us are happy with Jaguar. ( like us old G3 powerbook users.. )
I don't see that big of a difference in daily life ( business stuff, no games ) between Jaguar on my PB or Tiger on my G4. its all about the applications in daily life, not the interface.. And the core OS changes under the interface aren't noticeable at all.
This is why i would never do it. Too much risk exposure.
If a device does not have the features i need out of the box, they don't get my $ in the first place and i goto a competitor.
That is the logical conclusion if you keep pushing for the same 'rights' that regular hourly workers have. Then god help the industry as it will collapse under its own weight.
Note: I'm not against unions in the right situations as they do have their place. The IT field just isn't one of those situations.
Do people still play those 'computer game' things? I suppose they have a fancy 3D Ms Pacman or something by now.
How many quarters does it take to pay a game of this 'halo' thing anyway? If i remember right, it was like a buck to play that videodisk based fantasy game. ( damned if i can remember its name.. )
Don't trust your data to 'on line' providers.
Sounds almost like a get-smart episode.
So does most any other company in existence. This isnt an 'Apple thing'.
:) )
The good news is that Apple has always made good products. ( well the Apple III not withstanding, everyone gets to make a mistake every so often
It depends on the ISP. Mine, we have semi-static IP's Ive had the same address for 2 years. Pretty easy to tell its my house.
Technically, you are responsible for *all* traffic on your account, so if you neighbor is using your wifi to download something, its still your fault and are liable according to your contract. Now, does that contract extend to the legal system for IP violations? Thats yet to be seen. But if it does, 'i didnt do it', will no longer be a valid legal argument.
But i bet its much like it is in many states: If you loan your car out and its used to transfer drugs, and they get caught, you lose your car. The fact you didnt know the friends intention is just too bad. Your wife selling drugs on the side out of the house and you dont know? They can take your house an everything in it. ( no, im not saying drug running is the same as an IP violation, but it does set a potential precedent of seizures whicn can translate into financial responsibility for 'loaning' out your connection )
They can never beat the funds that the media has, but good for them to make a statement.
I did say that their method of getting evidence is questionable, and i agree it will be hard to make stick in court..
However, my point was that the sharing is actally taking place in most of the cases. The original poster seemed to think that the violations wernet really taking place, just because the methods/tactics for detection/ID are bogus.
Those 'dead lines' are often automated dialer's. Once they get a connection they notify the first available person.
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I think they are banned here in my area. If you are going to bug me, you have to do it yourself
Its there to make people think. In your case, it seems to have done its job.