The same reason they buy redhat or suse instead of something like debian ( proper ). They want to use an alternative to microsoft but dont want to ' go it alone ' and rely on their internal IT support structure ( if they even have one ).
While we all may know and accept this, i wish the luck getting this data to the masses. I am not saying they shouldnt try, but i do feel that its a lost cause and you really cant stop the train.
If the bible thumpers cant take a joke and realize its JUST A DAMNED GAME, then screw them. ( and i dont even like video games.. but i understand its just recreation )
All this 'political correctness' nonsense and 'cant hurt someones feelings' garbage has gotten way out of hand.
If a sex offender ( or any other criminal for that matter ) has served his ( or her ) time, i dont see why he ( or she ) should be restricted from online activites. They already have to register with the state, they already are restricted in where they can go physically, and they have lost several of their rights ( like ever being president or working for the government ) so who cares if they cruse some lame 'community site' to kill off boredom?
What ever happend to 'serving your time and paying your debt to society for your mistake'. When did that become a life long repayment?
Umm file sharing already is legal. ( and in most cases, format shifting is too ) Its what you are sharing with whom that is the issue here, not the fundamental ability to do so.
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They said 'going to' nearly a year ago.
Is just in the way. what better way to kill them off then FUD them into bankruptcy.
Umm he expected free mp3s... There are tons of legal ones out there.. How is the average joe supposed to really know the difference?
The same reason they buy redhat or suse instead of something like debian ( proper ). They want to use an alternative to microsoft but dont want to ' go it alone ' and rely on their internal IT support structure ( if they even have one ).
But it means free food for almost no work.. Sounds good to me.
While we all may know and accept this, i wish the luck getting this data to the masses. I am not saying they shouldnt try, but i do feel that its a lost cause and you really cant stop the train.
At least we can still jump off at the next stop.
Last time i went to a fast food joint, and i ate in, they didnt force me to get a bag.
So what sorts of things can we expect to break due to this, and can we disable it if we want too?
"I want it to do is just "work."
Then you shouldnt have one, and instead be paying a monthly fee for your 'data terminal'.
Sounds like a cool game.
If the bible thumpers cant take a joke and realize its JUST A DAMNED GAME, then screw them. ( and i dont even like video games.. but i understand its just recreation )
All this 'political correctness' nonsense and 'cant hurt someones feelings' garbage has gotten way out of hand.
Point and Drooler i see. Sad.
Oh, you mean the way it used to be done, until that pesky PC came about.
We are coming full circle, but for different reasons.
No, actually i didnt lose, or win.
You need to get your facts straight before you make assumptions.
Oh, but wait, with your language, i doubt you could undertand it anyway.
less wrong is acceptable? How about just saying no to ANYTHING that isnt acceptable?
This is invasive, and wide open for abuse. its wrong, period.
Now, if it was 10inch, instead of 100yards, you might have an argument that its good for the cops.
Speak for yourself. And even if you dont own any currently, its rather simple to produce them in your garage.
Anyone who claim we dont have the right, is wrong. its in black and white.
That part is forgotten ( and violated ) by most every governmental offical out there. And has been since almost day one.
its sad, wrong, offensive, and any official that doesn't abide by it should be removed from office immediately.
The 2nd revolution is coming.. its time to choose sides and get ready.
Damned right we should be.
So does the constitution. Its entire structure was about restricting government power, and guaranteeing rights to individual citizens.
Anyone that doesn't think that is either stupid, or has something to gain personally by taking our rights from us.
This is just the start of the attack on our rights of all kinds.
The 2nd amendment has been a thorn in their sides for generations, and now they are basically in power.
Another nail in the coffin for freedom.
Dont hold your breath, people are doing it every day, and have been since the beginning.
This has been happening in IT for decades already. Everywhere i have worked has required it. ( one even required security clearance )
Hell, they even do background checks on burgerflippers these days.
If a sex offender ( or any other criminal for that matter ) has served his ( or her ) time, i dont see why he ( or she ) should be restricted from online activites. They already have to register with the state, they already are restricted in where they can go physically, and they have lost several of their rights ( like ever being president or working for the government ) so who cares if they cruse some lame 'community site' to kill off boredom?
What ever happend to 'serving your time and paying your debt to society for your mistake'. When did that become a life long repayment?
"It's origin is Nazi brown-shirts referring to how the skulls of intellectuals shatter when they hit the ground. "
And your point?
Umm file sharing already is legal. ( and in most cases, format shifting is too ) Its what you are sharing with whom that is the issue here, not the fundamental ability to do so.