As much as it's okay to burn them at the stake for this as well. As mentioned earlier - this isn't a problem with the OS, it's a problem with how people are programming. Microsoft is just as culpable for it as everyone else - and from the sounds of it they're already working to fix it. If that doesn't satisfy you enough then go buy a Mac, get off slashdot, and learn to program perfect code yourself.
This pretty much nails it. Why use people unfamiliar and uncomfortable with what you're requesting? It's like asking a small engine mechanic to do his best on your ferrari.
The link appears to be slashdotted, but my guess is that the emphasis from the parent is on "default". Microsoft offers more than just a standard vanilla OS install and applications.
Sweet, thanks! Didn't even need to tweak it then.:)
First time I heard that song I heard it live so chances are good I either heard a different version or remembered it wrong. Either way he's a brilliant guy.
I'm going to be the devil's advocate here: "This is how I would make the decision: does the patient end up better with medicine, or better without?"
Does this also apply to the long list of illegal drugs here (in the States, in my case)? And how is "better" defined? Grandma was more manageable when she was sedated, but it didn't *really* address her ailment - schizophrenia. That's kind of where I'm at on this one. Are we treating illnesses or symptoms? Or is it the same thing in the end?
"I presume most of these diagnoses are based on kids simply being kids."
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I don't doubt it's a real problem, but I *do* doubt it's as pandemic as it's being made out to be. Some kids truly need help and yours may very well be in that demographic.
To be fair I'm probably biased on the topic- the friends I have who claim ADD/ADHD seem to embrace it and announce it quite often instead of simply dealing with it and moving on (be it medication or however they chose to treat it).
Now, by definition - my teacher may have been absolutely right in second grade in suggesting I had a problem; however, throughout the years I learned techniques to help deal with it - my main one being drawing and taking notes while listening to a lecture. The doodles themselves are simply lines, I don't try to make anything out of it as that would steal my focus too much, but my mind is busy listening and processing, while mechanicaly I'm busy scribbling with my hands constantly.
A couple of things:
From my psychology teacher ages ago (who also practiced as a child psychologist): "the best way to remain mentally fit is to remain undiagnosed" which sparked a huge debate. She conceded that yes, there are people who obviously need help; however, as a society these days we're all too easy to foster and nuture our perceived ailments. I'm watching this new growth of autism claims with the same skepticism. How many of these people truly have a real biological mental disorder and how many have a perceived mental disorder? Again, there's no doubt there are people who truly need help, but as a whole, as a species - are we really becoming that "broken" (as modern society would have you believe we were)?
Let's be real - we're all a little fucked up in some way. That's what makes riding the bus so damned interesting sometimes. But should we nuture and over-treat the problem? Or should we find those who truly need the help and focus on them?
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But on the same token you had the same mixtures being abused by adults as well.
As for there "never [being] an age where parents and school just dealt with it responsibly" - well, I'll have to disagree. And heck, maybe my experience isn't the norm. To be fair my teacher did suggest to my parents that I be medicated and I fit into the category this study covers ("youngest brat in the class"); however, my parents pretty much said "are you off your rocker?". I loved talking and socializing. They got rid of that idea pretty quickly through vigorous detentions/demerits/detentions/etc and now I'm shy and socially awkward sometimes...funny how that works.:p
Well let's not confuse discipline with "beating" either. The main objective there is to simply assert your authority. If the roles slip and then swap then you end up with a Jerry Springer episode.
But I do agree - ultimately values are the key item. Self reliance and self respect are major components. Many of the 18-25 "kids" these days don't even know how to operate in the real world or make their own decisions - that in itself scares me.
Or maybe I'm getting old and just prefer to view the past through my rose colored glasses.:)
In the wise words of Sage Francis "Making yourself feel ugly is a billion dollar a year industry". Same mentality pretty much, just replace "ugly" with "broken" and "billion" with "trillion".
Can't really say I'm all that surprised. The more responsible/seasoned parents out there pretty much called b.s. on this long ago and actually discipline their kids instead of medicating them.
I presume most of these diagnoses are based on kids simply being kids. They're packed with energy and ready for playtime at a moment's notice. The early years of schooling is/was geared towards training them to control that behavoir. What the heck happened? What's next? Treating restless leg syndrome?*
*Disclaimer: I know no one with this personally, nor do I know if this really, truly is a severe medical condition. I use a pillow between my legs at night if their existence is bothering me.
"while reminders to follow the accounts of people who have long since passed away continue to arrive, adding to the pain of grieving friends and relatives"
I had a coworker who died roughly a year ago - and older guy who took me under his wing and taught me quite a bit. After he passed away his wife took over his account and posted pictures of him and both of them together when they were young. I thought it was an amazing celebration of his life and was a neat way for her to interact with people whose lives he had touched as well. For someone to say an account adds to the pain - I'd say that's highly subjective. People all handle death differently - let the individuals decide what's painful and what's not.
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"So, if people are willing to pay for this..."
And that's what it boils down to. Frankly - I'm sticking with Netflix, they've been no less than amazing, IMO.
For those curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_habit
As much as it's okay to burn them at the stake for this as well. As mentioned earlier - this isn't a problem with the OS, it's a problem with how people are programming. Microsoft is just as culpable for it as everyone else - and from the sounds of it they're already working to fix it. If that doesn't satisfy you enough then go buy a Mac, get off slashdot, and learn to program perfect code yourself.
This pretty much nails it. Why use people unfamiliar and uncomfortable with what you're requesting? It's like asking a small engine mechanic to do his best on your ferrari.
The link appears to be slashdotted, but my guess is that the emphasis from the parent is on "default". Microsoft offers more than just a standard vanilla OS install and applications.
And everyone loves balloons.
From the opposite of heavy water. ;)
"Only a topologist could find her parts attractive".
My initial reading of the subject:
Inflation of Mother, like a Universe.
Sweet, thanks! Didn't even need to tweak it then. :)
First time I heard that song I heard it live so chances are good I either heard a different version or remembered it wrong. Either way he's a brilliant guy.
Also meant to ask - what were the results of your double blind study?
I'm going to be the devil's advocate here:
"This is how I would make the decision: does the patient end up better with medicine, or better without?"
Does this also apply to the long list of illegal drugs here (in the States, in my case)? And how is "better" defined? Grandma was more manageable when she was sedated, but it didn't *really* address her ailment - schizophrenia. That's kind of where I'm at on this one. Are we treating illnesses or symptoms? Or is it the same thing in the end?
Let's make this simple:
"I presume most of these diagnoses are based on kids simply being kids."
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I don't doubt it's a real problem, but I *do* doubt it's as pandemic as it's being made out to be. Some kids truly need help and yours may very well be in that demographic.
To be fair I'm probably biased on the topic- the friends I have who claim ADD/ADHD seem to embrace it and announce it quite often instead of simply dealing with it and moving on (be it medication or however they chose to treat it).
Now, by definition - my teacher may have been absolutely right in second grade in suggesting I had a problem; however, throughout the years I learned techniques to help deal with it - my main one being drawing and taking notes while listening to a lecture. The doodles themselves are simply lines, I don't try to make anything out of it as that would steal my focus too much, but my mind is busy listening and processing, while mechanicaly I'm busy scribbling with my hands constantly.
A couple of things:
From my psychology teacher ages ago (who also practiced as a child psychologist): "the best way to remain mentally fit is to remain undiagnosed" which sparked a huge debate. She conceded that yes, there are people who obviously need help; however, as a society these days we're all too easy to foster and nuture our perceived ailments. I'm watching this new growth of autism claims with the same skepticism. How many of these people truly have a real biological mental disorder and how many have a perceived mental disorder? Again, there's no doubt there are people who truly need help, but as a whole, as a species - are we really becoming that "broken" (as modern society would have you believe we were)?
Let's be real - we're all a little fucked up in some way. That's what makes riding the bus so damned interesting sometimes. But should we nuture and over-treat the problem? Or should we find those who truly need the help and focus on them? From
But on the same token you had the same mixtures being abused by adults as well.
As for there "never [being] an age where parents and school just dealt with it responsibly" - well, I'll have to disagree. And heck, maybe my experience isn't the norm. To be fair my teacher did suggest to my parents that I be medicated and I fit into the category this study covers ("youngest brat in the class"); however, my parents pretty much said "are you off your rocker?". I loved talking and socializing. They got rid of that idea pretty quickly through vigorous detentions/demerits/detentions/etc and now I'm shy and socially awkward sometimes...funny how that works. :p
Well let's not confuse discipline with "beating" either. The main objective there is to simply assert your authority. If the roles slip and then swap then you end up with a Jerry Springer episode.
But I do agree - ultimately values are the key item. Self reliance and self respect are major components. Many of the 18-25 "kids" these days don't even know how to operate in the real world or make their own decisions - that in itself scares me.
Or maybe I'm getting old and just prefer to view the past through my rose colored glasses. :)
Thanks for the information! I'll eat my humble pie now. :)
"Classes are self contained, we provide exercise sheets, and some professors also provide their own notes. That's enough."
I'm going on a hunch that that's not the norm. In my experience textbooks were always required and mostly used.
THIS made my day. Thank you.
Somewhat related:
In the wise words of Sage Francis "Making yourself feel ugly is a billion dollar a year industry". Same mentality pretty much, just replace "ugly" with "broken" and "billion" with "trillion".
Can't really say I'm all that surprised. The more responsible/seasoned parents out there pretty much called b.s. on this long ago and actually discipline their kids instead of medicating them.
I presume most of these diagnoses are based on kids simply being kids. They're packed with energy and ready for playtime at a moment's notice. The early years of schooling is/was geared towards training them to control that behavoir. What the heck happened? What's next? Treating restless leg syndrome?*
*Disclaimer: I know no one with this personally, nor do I know if this really, truly is a severe medical condition. I use a pillow between my legs at night if their existence is bothering me.
This is the EXACT same problem I face.
Actually was drives me more nuts is not only haven't a min password length but a max of something completely arbitrary.
"Password must be between 7 and 11 characters." WHO THE HELL DOES THAT? Go up to 32 at least and let the end user have a field day.
You'd use them to transport high temperatures from inside to the outside. Geometrically this should be possible if you're creative.
Built in peltiers to draw the heat out of the center perhaps?
I'll agree 100% on that one. If I want to bother someone I'll remember to do it if it matters.
"while reminders to follow the accounts of people who have long since passed away continue to arrive, adding to the pain of grieving friends and relatives"
I had a coworker who died roughly a year ago - and older guy who took me under his wing and taught me quite a bit. After he passed away his wife took over his account and posted pictures of him and both of them together when they were young. I thought it was an amazing celebration of his life and was a neat way for her to interact with people whose lives he had touched as well. For someone to say an account adds to the pain - I'd say that's highly subjective. People all handle death differently - let the individuals decide what's painful and what's not.