One wonders if it could be argued that by you allowing the minor to install the program, that you're agreeing to act as a gaurantor for any contracts the minor accepts while utilising your computer...
I'm not saying that what he's doing is particularly worthwhile, or useful, or anything like that.
What I AM saying is that just because it may not be, doesn't mean that he shouldn't reproduce.
Now, if he had a.22 under the couch and was taking pot-shots at people, then castration could well be in order...
Happily though, he isn't...
Remember the old adage - don't judge a book by its cover...
Where is your evidence to show that he has the capability to bridle his obssession and devote himself to a family?
Bingo. Neither of us have any.
He runs just as much the risk of being so in touch with his dreams and desires that he entirely neglects his children's dreams and goals. It is a two edged sword, and he's not looking to fall on the edge for the children.
So really, what you're saying is that he runs just as much chance of being a dipshit parent as anyone else? Well, why didn't you realise that to begin with?
Why are you telling me to get a reality check, when what you actually want me to do is get in touch with my DREAMS, man, 'cause they're so great and wonderful?
To reach your dreams, first you have to be able to function in the real world. And the real world isn't helped greatly by putting down other peoples efforts to live their lives the way they want to.
Reality is a good start to dream from.
Why do people always drag out the "Hitler" trump card?
So far as I'm aware, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it wasn't his "dream" to commit genocide. It wasn't even his idea. Rather it was politically motivated.
However, this isn't really a good time or place to start dredging through Holocaust history.
Is anyone really fit to judge anyone elses dreams? At least he's doing his best to get what he wants.
Don't be such an idealistic dork.
Don't be such a snotty, hoy-ploy bitch.
You don't know this guy, and yet you're fully prepared to judge how he'd be with a wife and children based on the fact he likes a movie?
Where is your evidence to show that he may not actually be the World's Best Dad? Ever thought that since he is so much in touch with his own dreams and desires, that he'd be in a much better position to understand and help his children acheive their dreams and goals?
You, ma'am, need to get a reality check.
If anyone shouldn't pro-create, it's you - it's your type of woman who makes me glad that I'm gay.
Why, do you feel that him wanting to follow his dream - no matter how silly or pointless it may seem to everyone else - somehowe makes him unfit to reproduce?
If anything, I think the opposite is true... In this day and age, howe many people truely follow their dream? Instead, people become mindless drones working the 9-to-5 drudgery that society expects from us.
I understand your concern, and I commend you on it.
But would you be who you are today if you/hadn't/ gone and done what you did?
Do you really have the right to prevent your children from learning from mistakes they want to make?
I was never coddled as a child, and I'm all the better for it. If we as a species start shielding and coddling our kids from everything that may happen to them, we're going to go stagnant and eventually extinct.
Growing up is about learning and making mistakes and learning from them. Growing up is evolution as the most basic level.
Let them be children, not spoiled brats who have never had so much as a paper-cut.
"Americans are amazingly opposed to "legislating" anything."
I'm insulted. I'm not a Yankee, nor do I live there.
I'm a frickin' Kiwi mate.
"Smokers stepping off a bus or train and lighting up sending that first big puff my way."
There are worse things. I have had co-workers who had no idea what a toothbrush was, let alone how to use one. And that can get pretty stenchy, particularly in close quarters. But I doubt they'll ever make dental hygeine compulsory.
"Smokers standing outside buildings, creating a toxic cloud at the entrance that I have to walk through."
What about the huge cloud of shit pouring out of the bus you just stepped out of?
"Smokers throwing their cigarette butts out of the car into bushland where it can start fires. I'm in Australia, and this is a MAJOR problem."
"Smokers throwing cigarette butts on the ground. It's filthy. If I did that with my coke bottles or gum wrappers I'd be considered a filthy pig. Same rule applies. Don't do it."
Yeah, that's probably a problem. But don't label us all with that brush. There are just as many non-smokers who litter as there are smokers. And smokers that don't litter. Not all of us are inconsiderate pricks, contrary to what you probably believe about smokers.
"Smoking causes death. Sorry, but that's a fact. And while I don't actually care that smokers die I DO care about the drain they place on a healthcare system that could be better used to treat people who don't deserve what they get. Sorry to sound harsh, but if you still smoke now, you DESERVE lung cancer. You've been warned enough."
Why are you sorry that smoking causes death? I'm not. I'd rather die of something - anything - than die of old age and boredom. Besides, some of us also have private health insurance that covers smoking. Like mine.
Let he who is perfect cast the first stone. Otherwise, let me enjoy my fine divinely-smelling rum and wine soaked tobacco, lovingly crafted into a hand-rolled cigarette, and inhale the sweet taste of that delightful smoke.
New Zealand and Australia are both lucky that you're not anywhere near to being in charge.
What other civil liberties of mine would you be trying to legislate away? Alcohol? Meat-eating? Playing pool maybe? Oh - I know... existing! Yeah, that's it. Because your rights are more important than mine.
That may be true, but I for one like to set block sizes for copies, and block counts too... A block size of 256k is rather good for copying from CD's, for example.
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One wonders if it could be argued that by you allowing the minor to install the program, that you're agreeing to act as a gaurantor for any contracts the minor accepts while utilising your computer...
Not sure, just an idea..
From TFA:
Companies that use EULAs must make sure they are "reasonable."
I think any company would have a hard time convincing a court that taking your house/car/etc is reasonable by any stretch of the imagination...
I would have thought this would have been obvious anyway...
You're presented a list of conditions for using the program.
You're given the opportunity to accept or decline before you can use the program.
Seems pretty clear-cut to me..
Side note: has anyone patented the 1-click EULA?
RTFA.
EULA's have been enforced.
Well, I think we're lucky you're not the dream fairy.
Anyway, you argue pretty well - for a girl.
:)
I'd ask you out on a date, but as you mentioned, you're one of those 'uterus owners'...
I'm not saying that what he's doing is particularly worthwhile, or useful, or anything like that.
.22 under the couch and was taking pot-shots at people, then castration could well be in order...
What I AM saying is that just because it may not be, doesn't mean that he shouldn't reproduce.
Now, if he had a
Happily though, he isn't...
Remember the old adage - don't judge a book by its cover...
Where is your evidence to show that he has the capability to bridle his obssession and devote himself to a family?
Bingo. Neither of us have any.
He runs just as much the risk of being so in touch with his dreams and desires that he entirely neglects his children's dreams and goals. It is a two edged sword, and he's not looking to fall on the edge for the children.
So really, what you're saying is that he runs just as much chance of being a dipshit parent as anyone else? Well, why didn't you realise that to begin with?
Why are you telling me to get a reality check, when what you actually want me to do is get in touch with my DREAMS, man, 'cause they're so great and wonderful?
To reach your dreams, first you have to be able to function in the real world. And the real world isn't helped greatly by putting down other peoples efforts to live their lives the way they want to.
Reality is a good start to dream from.
Why do people always drag out the "Hitler" trump card?
So far as I'm aware, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it wasn't his "dream" to commit genocide. It wasn't even his idea. Rather it was politically motivated.
However, this isn't really a good time or place to start dredging through Holocaust history.
Is anyone really fit to judge anyone elses dreams? At least he's doing his best to get what he wants.
Have you ever done that?
Don't be such an idealistic dork.
Don't be such a snotty, hoy-ploy bitch.
You don't know this guy, and yet you're fully prepared to judge how he'd be with a wife and children based on the fact he likes a movie?
Where is your evidence to show that he may not actually be the World's Best Dad? Ever thought that since he is so much in touch with his own dreams and desires, that he'd be in a much better position to understand and help his children acheive their dreams and goals?
You, ma'am, need to get a reality check.
If anyone shouldn't pro-create, it's you - it's your type of woman who makes me glad that I'm gay.
It's his life isn't it?
s/howe/how/g; # stupid sticking keys.
Why, do you feel that him wanting to follow his dream - no matter how silly or pointless it may seem to everyone else - somehowe makes him unfit to reproduce?
If anything, I think the opposite is true... In this day and age, howe many people truely follow their dream? Instead, people become mindless drones working the 9-to-5 drudgery that society expects from us.
Don't be such a square.
you insensitive clod!!!
yes, I know you can get gluten free bread, but it's expensive and it tastes foul.
It is certain.
If God existed, don't you think he'd have done something about Bush?
Or maybe He'd have made a verifiable appearance of some description.
Sorry dude, I like fantasy as much as you, but remember - God is exactly that - fantasy.
That's my opinion anyway. This may not be yours, but I don't really care.
Yeah in other news people who violate laws get punished. Film at 11.
Are you gonna share this film for the rest of us? (Preferably via BitTorrent, but FTP'll do.)
Simple: Whitelist it. More people are naughty than nice, so just store all the people who are nice... should be all of... a few million entries :P
Dude.
/hadn't/ gone and done what you did?
Give it up.
I understand your concern, and I commend you on it.
But would you be who you are today if you
Do you really have the right to prevent your children from learning from mistakes they want to make?
I was never coddled as a child, and I'm all the better for it. If we as a species start shielding and coddling our kids from everything that may happen to them, we're going to go stagnant and eventually extinct.
Growing up is about learning and making mistakes and learning from them. Growing up is evolution as the most basic level.
Let them be children, not spoiled brats who have never had so much as a paper-cut.
errr....
see, are you sure you don't have a stalker?
Dude, if I had mod points I'd mod you up.
And not fry your eyeball at the same time...
"Americans are amazingly opposed to "legislating" anything."
I'm insulted. I'm not a Yankee, nor do I live there.
I'm a frickin' Kiwi mate.
"Smokers stepping off a bus or train and lighting up sending that first big puff my way."
There are worse things. I have had co-workers who had no idea what a toothbrush was, let alone how to use one. And that can get pretty stenchy, particularly in close quarters. But I doubt they'll ever make dental hygeine compulsory.
"Smokers standing outside buildings, creating a toxic cloud at the entrance that I have to walk through."
What about the huge cloud of shit pouring out of the bus you just stepped out of?
"Smokers throwing their cigarette butts out of the car into bushland where it can start fires. I'm in Australia, and this is a MAJOR problem."
"Smokers throwing cigarette butts on the ground. It's filthy. If I did that with my coke bottles or gum wrappers I'd be considered a filthy pig. Same rule applies. Don't do it."
Yeah, that's probably a problem. But don't label us all with that brush. There are just as many non-smokers who litter as there are smokers. And smokers that don't litter. Not all of us are inconsiderate pricks, contrary to what you probably believe about smokers.
"Smoking causes death. Sorry, but that's a fact. And while I don't actually care that smokers die I DO care about the drain they place on a healthcare system that could be better used to treat people who don't deserve what they get. Sorry to sound harsh, but if you still smoke now, you DESERVE lung cancer. You've been warned enough."
Why are you sorry that smoking causes death? I'm not. I'd rather die of something - anything - than die of old age and boredom. Besides, some of us also have private health insurance that covers smoking. Like mine.
Let he who is perfect cast the first stone. Otherwise, let me enjoy my fine divinely-smelling rum and wine soaked tobacco, lovingly crafted into a hand-rolled cigarette, and inhale the sweet taste of that delightful smoke.
New Zealand and Australia are both lucky that you're not anywhere near to being in charge.
What other civil liberties of mine would you be trying to legislate away? Alcohol? Meat-eating? Playing pool maybe? Oh - I know... existing! Yeah, that's it. Because your rights are more important than mine.
Get real dude.
I smoke because I like the taste of tobacco... I don't care whether it kills me, I'd rather die of lung cancer than die of old age..
Might be a naive point of view, but then - just because you think it's disgusting and I know it kills me, doesn't mean I should stop..
Sorry dude - my bad. :) Blind as a bat tonight, think I'll go to bed (being 1.43am).
That may be true, but I for one like to set block sizes for copies, and block counts too... A block size of 256k is rather good for copying from CD's, for example.