With the ties between church and government (how many laws exist because of a solely religious imperative), this is a valid concern about online tracking.
The fact that the AC posted going to church as a solution was simply a nice segue.
My point is a valid one, not a troll. If I was trolling, I'd post AC.
How ironic that the best reply in the lot was from a non-AC Catholic.;-)
I know the tough questions to ask in a "discussion", but this thread is not so much about the rights/wrongs of religion as it is about the tendency of C-hurch to want to control or censor others. You being thumped for your hobbies (all of which I share) is a prime example. The witchhunts of recent times (D&D with Mazes&Monsters, the ignorance (I still can't cast spells with my M:TG cards), and the tendency to hold back any knowledge that doesn't perfectly mesh with the T-ruth (evolution and Darwinism) nicely highlight my worry about religions getting access to a database of "sinners". Remember, abortion doctors have been gunned down after their privacy was compromised...
And I've lost count of how many times I'm going to hell, the rules seem to change every week.:-)
That only proves that one of the most prominent lessons in there is one of the first to be forgotten.
It seems that a lot of censorship comes directly from church groups imposing their will on others. For example, in my state you can't buy alcohol or a car on Sunday. Why? I've even seen a full page ad taken out on the back of the TV section trying to pressure TV stations into heavier local censorship. Totally ridiculous stuff, IMHO. If you don't want to see it, change the channel.
The difference is that _I_ do not try stop them from going to church. _They_ are always trying to stop others from doing/reading/seeing things that they personally find objectionable (or are taught to object to).
Hey dumbass, the whole is equal to the sum of the parts. The Church is made up of a whole lot of priests.
Either way, that is one group that would really like to control what other people do. The potential for abuse here is staggering, considering how closely tied church and government tend to be (here, anyway).
I'd be embarrased if people knew I was going to church. I stopped believing in imaginary friends in kindergarten.;-)
Actually, people who claim to go to Church (as opposed to church) would really make me worry about being identified for my online persona. Not for porn, but violent video games, rpg's, and anything on evolution will attract the ire of the _C_hurchies. They are quite judgemental about what everyone else is allowed to look at, you know. I'll keep my details (and my freedom) to myself, thank you very much.
Although it would be interesting to see the clergy getting busted for looking at altar-boy kiddie porn...:-)
What the fuck is wrong with you fucking foreigners? Just because it sounds like that when garbled by Euro-trash doesn't mean it's pronounced like it. Here's a hint for the clue impaired:
"pertinant" is spelt "pertinent"
And, more pertinent to this post:
"specious" is NOT "suspicious", it's a fucking word.
My question with all of this is how is it going to make my life better by having Direct(whatever) running my automobile, or having a browser in my freezer at home?
It won't make your life better, but it will make Microsoft more money.
On the other hand, the French worship Jerry Lewis as the king of comedy, so we can't expect their actions to be entirely rational (update: I have received missives from France advising me that many French don't like Jerry Lewis. Encouraging, but please don't send him back).
Funny stuff. Also, see my new sig.
Other than those two gems, it looks like/. on any given day.;-)
It is able to be linked to other XBoxes right from the factory, OOTB. Yes, you need to buy the Live kit, but it is (IIRC) still cheaper than the PS2 or Cube adaptors are/will be.
Admittedly, right now there are mostly free games online for the PS2. How long do you think that will last, how long before you get a different bill and monthly fee for each new game online?
At least the PSO fee (IIRC) will be rolled into the XBox billing...
No, the getting screwed part comes from the fact that phone companies (among others) are government sanctioned monopolies.
If the local government owned the poles and charged compaines rent to hang lines on them but allowed more than 1 company to string lines, prices on cable/telephone/internet/power would plummet.
You are getting screwed on all 4, make no mistake (and two of those are basic requirements to live in the modern world).
I own all 3 systems, they are identically connected via S-video to a Trinitron TV. I own at least one game that spans all 3 platforms.
All numbers and specs aside, the XBox looks better (to me, YMMV) and is smoother, followed closely by the 'Cube and the PS2 brings up the rear.
The ability to use custom soundtracks and never needing a memory card is a plus over both the Cube and the PS2. Also, the only real competitor in the graphics department (the Cube) doesn't play DVD's. You might need to buy a remote for it, but at you can use the money you saved by NOT having to buy a seperate braodband adapter.
The XBox live service is nice too. One fee, one login, all my games. The Sony and Nintendo plans will not be so simple or convenient, requiring a different fee for each game you want to play. I doubt I'll even bother getting online with those platforms.
I despise Microsoft's business practices, dislike the Windows OS more and more each day, and think BillG is a weenie in Geek's clothing; that doesn't seem to stop me from admitting that they got the XBox right.
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The fact that the AC posted going to church as a solution was simply a nice segue.
My point is a valid one, not a troll. If I was trolling, I'd post AC.
I know the tough questions to ask in a "discussion", but this thread is not so much about the rights/wrongs of religion as it is about the tendency of C-hurch to want to control or censor others. You being thumped for your hobbies (all of which I share) is a prime example. The witchhunts of recent times (D&D with Mazes&Monsters, the ignorance (I still can't cast spells with my M:TG cards), and the tendency to hold back any knowledge that doesn't perfectly mesh with the T-ruth (evolution and Darwinism) nicely highlight my worry about religions getting access to a database of "sinners". Remember, abortion doctors have been gunned down after their privacy was compromised...
And I've lost count of how many times I'm going to hell, the rules seem to change every week. :-)
It seems that a lot of censorship comes directly from church groups imposing their will on others. For example, in my state you can't buy alcohol or a car on Sunday. Why? I've even seen a full page ad taken out on the back of the TV section trying to pressure TV stations into heavier local censorship. Totally ridiculous stuff, IMHO. If you don't want to see it, change the channel.
The difference is that _I_ do not try stop them from going to church. _They_ are always trying to stop others from doing/reading/seeing things that they personally find objectionable (or are taught to object to).
Either way, that is one group that would really like to control what other people do. The potential for abuse here is staggering, considering how closely tied church and government tend to be (here, anyway).
Actually, people who claim to go to Church (as opposed to church) would really make me worry about being identified for my online persona. Not for porn, but violent video games, rpg's, and anything on evolution will attract the ire of the _C_hurchies. They are quite judgemental about what everyone else is allowed to look at, you know. I'll keep my details (and my freedom) to myself, thank you very much.
Although it would be interesting to see the clergy getting busted for looking at altar-boy kiddie porn... :-)
Great. It will still be illegal to do so.
"pertinant" is spelt "pertinent"
And, more pertinent to this post:
"specious" is NOT "suspicious", it's a fucking word.
Idiot.
Sorry, storage capacities should have been increases in storage capacity. Oops.
By the time this price becomes reasonable, DRM will make it useless.
By the time DRM dissappears, storage capacities will have made this as useless for backups as the 5.25" floppy.
It won't make your life better, but it will make Microsoft more money.
Funny stuff. Also, see my new sig.
Other than those two gems, it looks like /. on any given day. ;-)
I must have missed that memo. I'm sure it would have been posted on Slashdot. Everyone running AMD is using Linux then?
I agree with Gazbo, the author does not earn much trust with his facts.
Technically, it's 'net. ;-)
Maybe it was the #2 reason! :-)
No, my friend, that step doesn't happen until the half full cartridge that shipped with the printer runs dry; and then it is too late!
Admittedly, right now there are mostly free games online for the PS2. How long do you think that will last, how long before you get a different bill and monthly fee for each new game online?
At least the PSO fee (IIRC) will be rolled into the XBox billing...
I don't think that most humans qualify as "intelligent life forms", for that matter.
Mods on crack... LOL
If the local government owned the poles and charged compaines rent to hang lines on them but allowed more than 1 company to string lines, prices on cable/telephone/internet/power would plummet.
You are getting screwed on all 4, make no mistake (and two of those are basic requirements to live in the modern world).
All numbers and specs aside, the XBox looks better (to me, YMMV) and is smoother, followed closely by the 'Cube and the PS2 brings up the rear.
The ability to use custom soundtracks and never needing a memory card is a plus over both the Cube and the PS2. Also, the only real competitor in the graphics department (the Cube) doesn't play DVD's. You might need to buy a remote for it, but at you can use the money you saved by NOT having to buy a seperate braodband adapter.
The XBox live service is nice too. One fee, one login, all my games. The Sony and Nintendo plans will not be so simple or convenient, requiring a different fee for each game you want to play. I doubt I'll even bother getting online with those platforms.
I despise Microsoft's business practices, dislike the Windows OS more and more each day, and think BillG is a weenie in Geek's clothing; that doesn't seem to stop me from admitting that they got the XBox right.
Funny for most people, overrated maybe if you have no sense of humor, but troll? Not really.
Bad moderator, no donut!!!
I thought it meant that the same story or article kept getting posted over and over and over... :-)
Wll then, the mod seems like a waste of a really nice computer case. To me, anyway... :-)
Not to be confused with shoddy Microsoft Works. :-)