"When somebody busts out the window of a car to steal a stereo to sell so that they can buy drugs with which to overdose,"
I *know* you aren't talking about marijuana here. First of all, nobody has ever died of a mj overdose. It just hasn't happened -- and let's put a timeframe on it -- EVER. It's not possible. So please be specific when you say "drugs". Second, I would guess that 99% of people using mj would not be stealing stereos for pot money. While they may be stealing, it's more due to lack of character than the mj they use.
All we ask is that it be left out of the equation.
(flamesuit on)
Sometimes good fences make good neighbors. While I detest landmines, not everyone plays by "rules" of warfare and sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to keep the other guys on their side.
Warfare is a terrible, bloody, and cruel business. Deal with it.
Personally, if I have to chose which side I am on, well, count me with the side that uses ALL of it's resources to win -- at all costs -- because I assure you, that is *exactly* what the other guys are doing.
Well, I just did this AMD64 upgrade so I speak with a little experience.
Past config:
AMD 1.4ghz CPU (Not XP or MP)
Abit Mobo - VIA KT133a
256meg PC133 SDRAM (Corsair - good stuff)
few drives, dvd-burner, etc
Nvidia Geforce 4200ti vid card
Current config:
AMD64 3000 (2 ghz, I think)
Gigabyte K8NPro Mobo: with many more features than I previously had (RAID, sounds, giga-lan)
256meg PC3500 DDR (Hyper-X - good stuff) ...and all the other stuff
Total Cost of Upgrade: $440.00 --- and yes, it is MUCH faster than my old machine. By any measure.
"generally exploiting nature in unnatural ways has been found to result in long-term genetic and other problems for humans"
There are so many things wrong with this statement.
First, what the heck do you mean by "unnatural". If nature includes everything and we are part of nature, then how do we act "unnatural"? Remember, nature includes all things - even nuclear waste. It's not just trees and butterflies and such. I mean, man doing ANYTHING should be considered natural -- because man is part of nature. So what exactly is unnatural about man trying to use nature to his benefit? Seems to me that every animal on the planet does that.
Second, please provide proof for your wildly speculative claim about long-term results. I am quite sure that - at best - the jury is still out on this. I can think of lots of examples where "unnatural" monkeying by man has resulted in FANTASTIC advances for all of the mankind and the planet. One that comes to mind off the top of my head is the creation of oil-eating microbes by Exxon back in the 80's.
The simple fact is that science, in and of itself, is exploration. Yes, there are unintended consequences from time to time. However, making sweeping claims about the good or bad of a given technology is just crazy until there is enough ample evidence to support your claim.
If anyone has pictures of these jackets, please please please provide a link...
I would like to have one of these if/when this continues and becomes more common. Nothing would make me happier than to don the RIAA jacket and do a little "shopping" around town. I mean, think about it, I'd be about as accountable as they currently are so I can't imagine there being an issue.
True enough. You may have a point with the "hip" argument. IIRC, the original poster mentioned something about failure due to not being able to keep up the IT part of it. My reply was really just to address that point and point out that Wal-mart is a worldwide leader in IT, although you don't hear about it much.
Keep in mind, I am NOT fighting for Wal-mart. In fact, I avoid them at all costs -- but I don't deny the reasons they have been successful. Part of that reason, as you pointed out, is also due to their virtual monopoly in some markets.
At least the article details out the main question here, which is: Why is the RIAA acting like the police, when they are not the police?
It's one thing to do a "citizen's arrest" or something similar but it is an entirely different subject to dress up in raid-style commando outfits and go around strong-arming people into doing what you want.
They keep this up, and its only a matter of time before they cross the line. When that happens (and it will), the RIAA will only have hurt themselves.
You've never seen Wal-mart's IT capabilities. They are quite extensive and is surely part of the reason of their success. The perfected cross-docking and inventory management -- and THAT is the reason for their success.
Yea, they drove some people out of business for sure. But at the same time, they are a VERY capable company. They very well could succeed at this.
Yes, perhaps my use of the term "first world" was incorrect....
However, no matter what term you place on it, having nukes lends a certain credibility (or craziness) to the country that has them. I mean, if that's not the case, then why do we even discuss nuclear proliferation? Why do we worry about countries developing nukes?
No, if a country has nukes, they MUST be taken seriously -- and if you are an "up and comer", then developing nukes might be a fast way to credibility / technical leadership / etc in the eyes of the world.
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Pioneers get shot in the back by the settlers.
That's how it was and that's how it is now.
My Machine outhinks me!!"
I've seen better stories in Highlights for Children
internet's been a lot around longer that than
Demon Hauted World - by Carl Sagan
An EXCELLENT book on the state of science in the world. Yea, it's high-level but so is this stuff so it's a perfect reference.
Good call bringing this one up.
you're right...
- * note: from Bill Hicks
Big deal. I could do this in my garage. A pair of pliers, some PVC pipe, and roll of duck tape.
This isn't news.
"When somebody busts out the window of a car to steal a stereo to sell so that they can buy drugs with which to overdose,"
I *know* you aren't talking about marijuana here. First of all, nobody has ever died of a mj overdose. It just hasn't happened -- and let's put a timeframe on it -- EVER. It's not possible. So please be specific when you say "drugs". Second, I would guess that 99% of people using mj would not be stealing stereos for pot money. While they may be stealing, it's more due to lack of character than the mj they use.
All we ask is that it be left out of the equation.
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science does a good job of explaining "what". But does very poorly at explaining "why".
streaming radio (ie: Shoutcast)
streaming video
ripping DVD's or CD's
"there is no such thing as bad press"
LOTS of people know the SCO name now. That is a marketable and, therefore, valuable quality (however whacked that seems).
(flamesuit on)
Sometimes good fences make good neighbors. While I detest landmines, not everyone plays by "rules" of warfare and sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to keep the other guys on their side.
Warfare is a terrible, bloody, and cruel business. Deal with it.
Personally, if I have to chose which side I am on, well, count me with the side that uses ALL of it's resources to win -- at all costs -- because I assure you, that is *exactly* what the other guys are doing.
No, but then you have to worry about the PETA people. Frankly, I don't know know which on is worse...
"Mention "no more" in connection to these items:
Ad ware
Spy ware
$450 word processors
Viruses (mostly)"
Nonsense. These things (sans the $450 word processors) will permeate the most popular OS whether it's linux, MS, or any other future OS maker.
Why?
Because of the economics. Until it is too costly (and not just in monetary costs), these things will continue to plague us.
Alright. Now listen up. Here's the deal....and I'm not accusing anyone...I'm just saying...
"The worm encrypts most of the strings in it's UPX-packed body with ROT13 method,"
I *KNOW* it was one of you fuckers...
Well, I just did this AMD64 upgrade so I speak with a little experience.
...and all the other stuff
Past config:
AMD 1.4ghz CPU (Not XP or MP)
Abit Mobo - VIA KT133a
256meg PC133 SDRAM (Corsair - good stuff)
few drives, dvd-burner, etc
Nvidia Geforce 4200ti vid card
Current config:
AMD64 3000 (2 ghz, I think)
Gigabyte K8NPro Mobo: with many more features than I previously had (RAID, sounds, giga-lan)
256meg PC3500 DDR (Hyper-X - good stuff)
Total Cost of Upgrade: $440.00 --- and yes, it is MUCH faster than my old machine. By any measure.
"generally exploiting nature in unnatural ways has been found to result in long-term genetic and other problems for humans"
There are so many things wrong with this statement.
First, what the heck do you mean by "unnatural". If nature includes everything and we are part of nature, then how do we act "unnatural"? Remember, nature includes all things - even nuclear waste. It's not just trees and butterflies and such. I mean, man doing ANYTHING should be considered natural -- because man is part of nature. So what exactly is unnatural about man trying to use nature to his benefit? Seems to me that every animal on the planet does that.
Second, please provide proof for your wildly speculative claim about long-term results. I am quite sure that - at best - the jury is still out on this. I can think of lots of examples where "unnatural" monkeying by man has resulted in FANTASTIC advances for all of the mankind and the planet. One that comes to mind off the top of my head is the creation of oil-eating microbes by Exxon back in the 80's.
The simple fact is that science, in and of itself, is exploration. Yes, there are unintended consequences from time to time. However, making sweeping claims about the good or bad of a given technology is just crazy until there is enough ample evidence to support your claim.
Puffing? I get plenty of that already. That's the reason I smoke when I play video games...
If anyone has pictures of these jackets, please please please provide a link...
I would like to have one of these if/when this continues and becomes more common. Nothing would make me happier than to don the RIAA jacket and do a little "shopping" around town. I mean, think about it, I'd be about as accountable as they currently are so I can't imagine there being an issue.
True enough. You may have a point with the "hip" argument. IIRC, the original poster mentioned something about failure due to not being able to keep up the IT part of it. My reply was really just to address that point and point out that Wal-mart is a worldwide leader in IT, although you don't hear about it much.
Keep in mind, I am NOT fighting for Wal-mart. In fact, I avoid them at all costs -- but I don't deny the reasons they have been successful. Part of that reason, as you pointed out, is also due to their virtual monopoly in some markets.
It's just a small "preview" of his upcoming album.
At least the article details out the main question here, which is: Why is the RIAA acting like the police, when they are not the police?
It's one thing to do a "citizen's arrest" or something similar but it is an entirely different subject to dress up in raid-style commando outfits and go around strong-arming people into doing what you want.
They keep this up, and its only a matter of time before they cross the line. When that happens (and it will), the RIAA will only have hurt themselves.
You've never seen Wal-mart's IT capabilities. They are quite extensive and is surely part of the reason of their success. The perfected cross-docking and inventory management -- and THAT is the reason for their success.
Yea, they drove some people out of business for sure. But at the same time, they are a VERY capable company. They very well could succeed at this.
Bass are most definitely found in South America as well. I used to fish for bass down in Venezuela back before all the fun started happening...
Yes, perhaps my use of the term "first world" was incorrect....
However, no matter what term you place on it, having nukes lends a certain credibility (or craziness) to the country that has them. I mean, if that's not the case, then why do we even discuss nuclear proliferation? Why do we worry about countries developing nukes?
No, if a country has nukes, they MUST be taken seriously -- and if you are an "up and comer", then developing nukes might be a fast way to credibility / technical leadership / etc in the eyes of the world.