Wow, a few nerds willing to pay a dime an episode! That could quickly add up to maybe fifty or a hundred dollars. I'm sure the Daily Show is going to jump all over that easy cash.
Shouldn't the band have control of how the music gets distributed? That's the argument most common to Slashdot, that it's artists and not record labels who should choose. So if the band does say they don't want high-quality rips of their music being freely distributed, why not respect their request?
Metallica sued their record label for control of their music, they're hardly shills of the record industry. And they were one of the first bands to allow a taping section and the free distribution of these tapes, they're hardly anti-sharing.
Oh my goodness, a guy involved with the film likes it, and cites as evidence that the people personally invited to the pre-screenings laughed! Who would have though? It must be good, then!
The dancing aliens fit into "Return of the Jedi" pretty well, at least in the original version (the muppet playing harmonica in the revised version was too goofy). So it could work, who knows?
As a huge supporter of indie movies (and Indian movies, for that matter), I strongly disagree. Popular movies are massive undertakings that require large budgets and a lot of talent at getting people together. Sure a movie like "Primer" can get made in a basement, cheaply made anime is still popular, but such movies are no more than a niche item, and aren't going to become mainstream just because people prefer the distribution method.
Look at the music industry. It's very easy for musicians to create top quality works in the home studio. Local concerts provide a way of getting the word out, that movies don't really have. People complain about the quality of popular music buch more than the quality of popular movies. Music compresses much smaller than movies, and even on a modem connection it doesn't take long to download. Still, indie music is probably less strong than it was before Napster came along. Why should movies do any better, when everything is working against them?
This is so ridiculous. If only the US Military would read Slashdot's Game forums, they'd know that playing realistic violent video games have absolutely no relation to comitting violent acts. So why use it as a recruitment tool or training method?
I don't see what the big deal was. Slashdot loves running these stories, two days ago they mis-construed a story about how the boy made a violent cartoon as being an anti-game statement.
This is another case where it's poorly applied. The attorney made some vague comments that D&D may have been involved. If they were a bunch of football buddies, he'd say maybe there was football involved. If there was a shower curtain lying around, he'd say maybe there was a shower involved.
You should switch to MS Word. That's the industry standard and nearly everybody uses it, so you won't have to bother with obscure-ish file formats.
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Crikey, why didn't you just say "not all Sony products have been great and so I'm suspicious about this one as well," instead of raving on and on about your personal history with Sony products? Definitely Mark Rahner will think you're a crazy.
For me, Bill Nye will always be Speed Walking to fight crime, or singing children's songs about his bitchy ex-wife. That "Almost Live" shit was hilarious, especially him and that short bald guy who was in every sketch.
Why a troll? Who would angrily respond to my original post? It's obvious the story doesn't provoke any new thoughts, it just goes along with the Slashdot groupthink.
Really, what thoughts does this provoke? All of Slashdot already hates China and the Middle East, including their governments. This just re-enforces the cliches without contributing anything new.
The main objective of restaurants is to get your money.[...]I think your cultural bias is showing.
Speaking of cultural biases coming through...
Do you look at what's on your plate? If your plate has a Bic Mac on it with a large side of French Fries, it's not healthy. If it had some meat, some carbs, and some vegetables on it, without a lot of sugar and grease, it's healthy. Blaming restaurants for what any little child knows is kind of odd. Your mindset reminds me of the lawsuits blaming McDonald's for making people fat.
And I can't talk about what's completely obvious (people without children in cities go to restaurants a lot) without having to cite studies? Can you show me studies that they don't?
Obviously you don't live in an area with restaurants intended for everyday eating. So I'm not surprised that you're limited to restaurants that were either too expensive or drive thrus. As my post was saying, there are areas for which this is not the case. If I lived in such an area, probably I would cook almost all my meals as well.
I believe slightly less than 50% of meals in the US are home-cooked?
There's a tone of condescension in your question, but when you're cooking for one or two people, it's easier and cheaper to eat out, particularly when you factor in time of preparation. In the cities I've lived in (Oakland Chinatown, Honolulu, Tokyo, & New York), the food can be quite interesting and healthy. Most of the people who cook do it more as a fun activity or hobby than a superior way of eating.
I'm aware that in many areas, restaurants are intended for special occasions rather than everyday eating, or are fast food. So people from different areas may have different predjudices.
And let's not forget that videogames are also an art form. While some American capitalist (nothing against americans but their understanding about culture is different than that of the rest of the world) might dismiss art as pointless and unproductive the rest of the world's population sees art as an important part of life and culture.
So, the rest of the world thinks video games are an important part of life and culture, but not the US? You think this is a shame and blame capitalists? This is perhaps the oddest anti-American rant I've ever seen on Slashdot.
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Wow, a few nerds willing to pay a dime an episode! That could quickly add up to maybe fifty or a hundred dollars. I'm sure the Daily Show is going to jump all over that easy cash.
Metallica sued their record label for control of their music, they're hardly shills of the record industry. And they were one of the first bands to allow a taping section and the free distribution of these tapes, they're hardly anti-sharing.
Oh my goodness, a guy involved with the film likes it, and cites as evidence that the people personally invited to the pre-screenings laughed! Who would have though? It must be good, then!
The dancing aliens fit into "Return of the Jedi" pretty well, at least in the original version (the muppet playing harmonica in the revised version was too goofy). So it could work, who knows?
You are obviously a huge jerk. But at least you're proud of it!
While you mention it, I'm writing a report and would like to cite a rumor I overheard on the bus, and the hearsay of small children. Any suggestions?
I'd prefer to decide for myself, thank you, and this legislation appears to be doing just that.
Look at the music industry. It's very easy for musicians to create top quality works in the home studio. Local concerts provide a way of getting the word out, that movies don't really have. People complain about the quality of popular music buch more than the quality of popular movies. Music compresses much smaller than movies, and even on a modem connection it doesn't take long to download. Still, indie music is probably less strong than it was before Napster came along. Why should movies do any better, when everything is working against them?
This is so ridiculous. If only the US Military would read Slashdot's Game forums, they'd know that playing realistic violent video games have absolutely no relation to comitting violent acts. So why use it as a recruitment tool or training method?
Too bad this news isn't real (or is it???). Apple's market share could double, to an astounding 6%!
If Sony does this, you'll see the UMD formatted movies selling for $1.00 off EBay and Amazon Used.
This is another case where it's poorly applied. The attorney made some vague comments that D&D may have been involved. If they were a bunch of football buddies, he'd say maybe there was football involved. If there was a shower curtain lying around, he'd say maybe there was a shower involved.
Interesting, can you provide a link to more information?
You should switch to MS Word. That's the industry standard and nearly everybody uses it, so you won't have to bother with obscure-ish file formats.
Crikey, why didn't you just say "not all Sony products have been great and so I'm suspicious about this one as well," instead of raving on and on about your personal history with Sony products? Definitely Mark Rahner will think you're a crazy.
For me, Bill Nye will always be Speed Walking to fight crime, or singing children's songs about his bitchy ex-wife. That "Almost Live" shit was hilarious, especially him and that short bald guy who was in every sketch.
Why a troll? Who would angrily respond to my original post? It's obvious the story doesn't provoke any new thoughts, it just goes along with the Slashdot groupthink.
Really, what thoughts does this provoke? All of Slashdot already hates China and the Middle East, including their governments. This just re-enforces the cliches without contributing anything new.
It's funny to hear about Canadian "gangstas," period.
Speaking of cultural biases coming through...
Do you look at what's on your plate? If your plate has a Bic Mac on it with a large side of French Fries, it's not healthy. If it had some meat, some carbs, and some vegetables on it, without a lot of sugar and grease, it's healthy. Blaming restaurants for what any little child knows is kind of odd. Your mindset reminds me of the lawsuits blaming McDonald's for making people fat.
And I can't talk about what's completely obvious (people without children in cities go to restaurants a lot) without having to cite studies? Can you show me studies that they don't?
Obviously you don't live in an area with restaurants intended for everyday eating. So I'm not surprised that you're limited to restaurants that were either too expensive or drive thrus. As my post was saying, there are areas for which this is not the case. If I lived in such an area, probably I would cook almost all my meals as well.
There's a tone of condescension in your question, but when you're cooking for one or two people, it's easier and cheaper to eat out, particularly when you factor in time of preparation. In the cities I've lived in (Oakland Chinatown, Honolulu, Tokyo, & New York), the food can be quite interesting and healthy. Most of the people who cook do it more as a fun activity or hobby than a superior way of eating.
I'm aware that in many areas, restaurants are intended for special occasions rather than everyday eating, or are fast food. So people from different areas may have different predjudices.
So, the rest of the world thinks video games are an important part of life and culture, but not the US? You think this is a shame and blame capitalists? This is perhaps the oddest anti-American rant I've ever seen on Slashdot.
And instead of "handicapped people," let's use a little less hyperbole and say "specially enabled people."