Slashdot Mirror


User: JerryLs

JerryLs's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
49
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 49

  1. Antimatter -So What About Neutrons on Underground Lab To Probe Ratio of Matter To Antimatter · · Score: 1

    Neutrons have no electrical charge, so what happens when one meets it's opposite? Opposite what?

  2. Re:Oh noes! on World's Oldest Bible Going Online · · Score: 1

    Because it was copied word for word. It was not "rewritten."

  3. Re:Violent Video Game Law on Most Laws Attempting Limits of Violent Videogames Fail · · Score: 1

    America was founded so men could freely worship God without restriction by the state.
    And, yes, God is good and not evil. Things continue because He is incredibly merciful and gives us time to turn to Him.
    Secondly, He has a day appointed to balance the books -

  4. Re:Violent Video Game Law on Most Laws Attempting Limits of Violent Videogames Fail · · Score: 1

    Benjamin Franklin: | Portrait of Ben Franklin
    " God governs in the affairs of man. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?
    We have been assured in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
    I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel"
    -Constitutional Convention of 1787 | original manuscript of this speech
    "In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection.
    Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered... do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?" [Constitutional Convention, Thursday June 28, 1787]

  5. Re:Violent Video Game Law on Most Laws Attempting Limits of Violent Videogames Fail · · Score: 1

    Well, forget me. God isn't condemming anybody. He just paid your debt for you, is all.
    And our founding fathers actually had to ask for His help to finish the constitution.
    I guess if you were around then, you could have set them straight.

  6. Re:Violent Video Game Law on Most Laws Attempting Limits of Violent Videogames Fail · · Score: 1

    I am not shoving my standards on anyone. I am saying that those things are not a requirment of civilized discourse.
    And, yes, I suggest that you remember Who it is that gives you the freedom you enjoy. It is someone bigger than we are.

  7. Violent Video Game Law on Most Laws Attempting Limits of Violent Videogames Fail · · Score: 1, Funny

    A game of any kind ought to be harmless fun, but we've reached a point where everything has to be allowed.
    There is no need for entertainment to use foul language or blood and gore just for the sake of it.
    Same goes for using the name of God or Jesus or lewdness.
    This is not escape from realisim, just more of the same.

  8. Evolution on Avoiding the Word "Evolution" · · Score: 1

    A microbe that survives because of improper doseage is not evolution,
    but a poor understanding of how to deal with disease.
    All disease can be cured, but we do not yet have the knowledge to do so,
    so to say that is evolution is an extension of our ignorance.

  9. Sales Tax on California Balks At Internet Sales Tax · · Score: 1

    You would think that someone, somewhere would understand that we the people need something we can call our own,
    without the government having to extract a tax on it. Please, just let us imagine we can surf without revenue.
    We already pay dearly.

  10. Muzzled Scientists on Congress Hears From Muzzled Scientists · · Score: 1

    It is interesting that 120 scientists, greatly concerned about these issues would roll over and play dead. Is there not one person willing to let go of position, money or carrear for what he believes in?

  11. Video Games on Sex, Violence, Tension & Video Games · · Score: 1

    A game is supposed to be fun, and yes, an escape from reality, but I see no need to portray sex or out and out murder, even in a game. This is not pushing the limits, it is trying to see how stupid a game maker can be. Keep it up, and the day will come when none of us can play.

  12. DVD Protection on New Copy Protection to Make Playing DVDs on a PC Difficult · · Score: 1

    Why don't they just go ahead and make it impossible to play anything on any device ever. Then the movie industry would be happy.

  13. China on China to Control Reports of Foreign News Agencies · · Score: 1

    Well then, the proper thing to do is for all our news agencies to violate all of their "rules" simultaneously.

  14. Without DRM on A Working Economy Without DRM? · · Score: 1

    My two cents - you don't "create a market." You create a product, anticipating a market need. An infinite supply is no good without demand. Moreover, in time the most prolific product falls into oblivian. That said, we need to protect the creator of a product from theft - hence digital rights, but the management should not make it impossible for honest citizens to copy/use the product for their own personal use at home either. We are getting closer to taking away the rights of the individual who has made an honest purchase. Said individual used to be able to do pretty much anything with content or equipment he paid for, and in general, the courts had ruled in favor of the private user. No longer is that the case.

  15. ICANN on ICANN OKs Tiered Pricing for .org/.biz/.info · · Score: 1

    If they really want to protect the children, they can deep six the porn domain altogether.

  16. Vista Speech on Vista Speech Recognition Goes Awry · · Score: 1

    The video is funny, but I've tried the Vista public beta, and I loved the speech recognition. Outside of minor beta bugs, it worked flawlessly. I only wish it were available now.

  17. EULAs on Making Sense of Software EULAs · · Score: 1

    A EULA is a long, legal document explaining why you, the user, who just shelled out $300, is being allowed to "use" their product. How nice of them. It (the EULA,) exists to insure that the company is covered. It should be evident that persons who abide by the EULA are honest to begin with. Companies losing millions to piracy are mostly being hit by criminal elements, not honest folk. To that end, the only proof needed for use of software should be some proof of actual purchase. As well, the big software companies could let up on the honest with a short paragraph saying the purchaser should not give copies to friends and/or relatives. No big copy protection needed, just some trust.

  18. Wrist pc on Seven-Ounce Linux 'Wrist PC' · · Score: 1

    So let me get this straight, if the wearer drops dead they will know where you are?

  19. Wi-Fi on Neighborhood WiFi Security · · Score: 1

    Those new to wi-fi may leave themselves open, but many commercial business places, even those with a secure ap, often have open aps. I would like to propose that business begin using the word "Public" as part of their open connections if they intend/permit public use of the open aps. I think this would clarify the situation for wi-fi users, and help prevent confusion and possible legal charges against users.

  20. Jupiter on Jupiter Gets New Red Spot · · Score: 1

    No doubt due to global warming, and we're responsible..

  21. Utah Votes on Utah Votes 'No' to Darwin's Critics · · Score: 1

    I guess Utah forgot the 400 scientists that signed a paper last year doubting Darwinian evolution...

  22. Wi-Fi Ban on University Bans wi-fi as Health Concern · · Score: 1

    While he's at it, he better ban all cell phone use, and turn off the lights as well. Can't be too safe...

  23. Earth-Like Planet on Microlensing Uncovers Earth-Like Planet · · Score: 1

    For just a second, I thought Microsoft had discovered a new planet...

  24. Quad SLI on NVIDIA and Dell Display Quad-SLI System · · Score: 1

    Ok. The future of computing is: 128 video card cores on your home computer, all displaying on one humongous monitor, and running the original Halo for pc.

  25. Analog to Digital on Sorting Through the Analog to Digital TV Mess · · Score: 1

    After a short time, converter boxes will (should be) as cheap as dirt, and those with "old" technology can still watch free tv. Same thing happened when UHF came along. Big deal.