That's why all those "feed the children" iniatives fail at their core. While it makes sense, on the surface, that the solution to feeding hungry people is to send them food (or money for it), what people don't realize is that there is virtually no way to get the food there.
What would be more useful/worthwhile would be "lay the roads" or "build the bridges" drives that make it possible for all other kind of aid to reach those who need it.
So you're suggesting that Windows developers are "hackers" as well because they created the platform as opposed to working from it? Somehow I didn't think that kind of flattery was supposed to be afforded to anybody attached to Microsoft.
"Today Nautilus is maintained by veteran GNOME hackers Alexander Larsson and Dave Camp."...is there really any reason why "programmers Alexander Larsson and Dave Camp" wouldn't be more accurate?
If a business wants to exclude a portion of its customer base for the sake of making a site that is easier to use for the broad majority of its other customers, who is Uncle Sam to tell them to do otherwise?
Sure, it may not be a sound business decision to ensure that certain market segments cannot purchase your product, but that's their decision, not yours or mine or the government's.
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Comon, who here won't admit to sending at least a few of the poor bastards airborne to their ultimate demise during a night of Half-Life deathmatch?
Isn't this the same fundamental principle behind Louis Farrakhan's demand for an independent state in the U.S. for his Nation of Islam?
My point is that such suggestions are often met with skepticism at best and downright ridicule at worst. Such idealism isn't usually afforded much in the way of credibility.
Review of the new lawsuit just in case it gets slashdotted.
Plaintiff: Robert Novak, d/b/a Pets Warehouse.com
Defendants: Overture Services, Inc. Google, Inc. Innovative Marketing Solutions, Inc.d/b/a Kanoodle.com Neeps, Inc. d/b/a Theferretstore.com John Holdefehr d/b/a Judge-for-yourself.com Biochemics, Inc. d/b/a Doctordog.com
COURT DOCKET - Third Lawsuit
09-24-2002 (1) Complaint filed and summons issued as to defendant(s) Biochemics, Inc., Google, Inc., John Holdefehr, Innovative Marketing Solutions, Inc., Neeps, Inc., Overture Services, Inc. Filing fee $150.00. Receipt number: 7370. Jury trial demanded. filed by pro se Robert Novak. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Romano, Daniel) (entered: 09-26-2002)
09-26-2002 (2) Notice of Report on the filing of an action regarding a patent orTrademark Infringement sent to Washington DC (Romano, Daniel) (Entered: 09-26-2002)
"CD Scratched? Paid 20 bucks for it already? Don't buy another. You didn't pay 20 bucks for a piece of plastic, you paid it for the right to play that music whenever you damn well pleased."
Comon, you know damn well that isn't how it works.
That's like suggesting that your car dealership owes you a new vehicle every time you wreck it, because you paid for the right to drive wherever and whenever you damn well pleased.
To the moderator who has seen the light, I salute you! We need more like you to bring the message of the CLIT to those unenlightened folks who choose not to read below +1.
It is a clear case of trolling, as this guy's water-cooled case conflicts with the socialist utopia that Slashdot and its moderators envision our future as. Thank you.
"He's sure to make an impact on the skydiving industry."
The only impact he will be making isa crater when he hits the ground, if his parachute is made by the same French company who made all those hot-air baloons that went down.
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What would be more useful/worthwhile would be "lay the roads" or "build the bridges" drives that make it possible for all other kind of aid to reach those who need it.
So you're suggesting that Windows developers are "hackers" as well because they created the platform as opposed to working from it? Somehow I didn't think that kind of flattery was supposed to be afforded to anybody attached to Microsoft.
"Today Nautilus is maintained by veteran GNOME hackers Alexander Larsson and Dave Camp." ...is there really any reason why "programmers Alexander Larsson and Dave Camp" wouldn't be more accurate?
If a business wants to exclude a portion of its customer base for the sake of making a site that is easier to use for the broad majority of its other customers, who is Uncle Sam to tell them to do otherwise?
Sure, it may not be a sound business decision to ensure that certain market segments cannot purchase your product, but that's their decision, not yours or mine or the government's.
Comon, who here won't admit to sending at least a few of the poor bastards airborne to their ultimate demise during a night of Half-Life deathmatch?
...which should always be visited before Intercourse, PA.
A bit OT, I know, but appropriate for htis thread :)
My point is that such suggestions are often met with skepticism at best and downright ridicule at worst. Such idealism isn't usually afforded much in the way of credibility.
So then you should assign blame where it is most appropriate. Lik Sang made a poor decision, got caught, and will likely pay for their mistake.
Unfortunately, their legitimate customer base will have to suffer as well, but that's what happens when companies make bad choices.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Plaintiff:
Robert Novak,
d/b/a Pets Warehouse.com
Defendants:
Overture Services, Inc.
Google, Inc.
Innovative Marketing Solutions, Inc.d/b/a Kanoodle.com
Neeps, Inc. d/b/a Theferretstore.com
John Holdefehr d/b/a Judge-for-yourself.com
Biochemics, Inc. d/b/a Doctordog.com
COURT DOCKET - Third Lawsuit
09-24-2002 (1) Complaint filed and summons issued as to defendant(s) Biochemics, Inc., Google, Inc., John Holdefehr, Innovative Marketing Solutions, Inc., Neeps, Inc., Overture Services, Inc. Filing fee $150.00. Receipt number: 7370. Jury trial demanded. filed by pro se Robert Novak. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Romano, Daniel) (entered: 09-26-2002)
09-26-2002 (2) Notice of Report on the filing of an action regarding a patent orTrademark Infringement sent to Washington DC (Romano, Daniel) (Entered: 09-26-2002)
Comon, you know damn well that isn't how it works.
That's like suggesting that your car dealership owes you a new vehicle every time you wreck it, because you paid for the right to drive wherever and whenever you damn well pleased.
There used to be a time when the only purpose of domestic law was to make something illegal/regulated.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that this functionality could have some real practical uses for the pr0n industry.
Model for maintaining security:
1. Publish book with questionable, though feel-good information about network security.
2. Sell lots of copies of it.
3. Profit!
By security, I of course am referring to JOB security.
Even if this isn't the first, I will not eat my own dick.
In fact, it's remarkably close to MSA!!!
Yet more proof that the CLIT is alive and throbbing...
Otherwise, how would I claim this FIRST POST???
...by the CLIT! Give it up, AC scum!
To the moderator who has seen the light, I salute you! We need more like you to bring the message of the CLIT to those unenlightened folks who choose not to read below +1.
It is a clear case of trolling, as this guy's water-cooled case conflicts with the socialist utopia that Slashdot and its moderators envision our future as. Thank you.
Yeah, that's right, a first post for the CLIT!
"He's sure to make an impact on the skydiving industry."
The only impact he will be making isa crater when he hits the ground, if his parachute is made by the same French company who made all those hot-air baloons that went down.
Good, let him die then. We all know the world would be a better place without the French.
Clearly the work of a master logged-in troll. The CLIT extends a membership offer to you, good sir.