"I vote that you worry about what he was said instead of how he phrased it."
Too bad you were modded as overrated, I thought you made a good point. I probably have a different reason for not wanting to pick on people for grammar and spelling: people visit Slashdot from all over the world, not just the english speaking countries.
If we're going to be so anal about how people speak english, then how can people just learning english participate? That's a pretty shitty way to discriminate against people expanding their ability to communicate.
" Explains why I get daily spam about toner, but none at all for booze! "
Yeah, that was the conclusion we all came to. All the other theories about availability of booze at the local convenience store were just too easy to refute.
"The twin tower attack was a one-time thing; neither it nor anything like it will ever work again, especially after all the media attention and tactical commentary the attack received."
I don't believe it'll happen again, but for different reasons. Do you think anybody in this generation is going to do anything but fight in a hijack situation?
There's another reason a second attack like this is not as likely as it was before 9-11. (I know, confusing sentence, keep reading) Too much damage was done, too many lives were lost, too many lives could have been lost. As a result, the entire world sided against Al Qaeda(sp?) in some form or another. I think Mr. Laden expected the world to stand up and attack the US, instead, the world shunned his actions. Things might have been different if the towers didn't actually fall. There are people in this country who probably would have applauded.
It's all speculation, so take it with a grain of salt. It does explain why we haven't seen much Al Qaeda since then.
Pretty wimpy defense there, bud. It doesn't point to anything of value, but it does show where you lied.
What's really funny is that if you had any intelligence at all, you wouldn't be focusing on the 'evidence' that points out that you are just bieng a shithead. Heh. Amusing troll none the less.:)
"I'm not trolling by saying this, but MAME has all the games I'd ever want to play:)"
I don't think he had you in mind. I think he's referring to the gamer who wants new games every so often. I fit into that category, and I think Linux would be a ridiculous OS to have for that. The main reason being that Windows not only gets the good stuff, but it also gets the stuff a lot sooner than Linux does.
Instead of getting a system and waiting for stuff to trickle down to me, I found the games I want and picked the system that plays those. So I have a Windows PC and a GameCube. Linux might be on the radar if it didn't get hand-me-downs.;)
On the other hand, there are people who find games to be a secondary priority. Linux is probably fine for them. Heck MAME alone (like you said) should be good for them. I do agree with NG, though, that people who are reserved about switching to Linux because of games are going to be disappointed.
If he were being honest he would have explained his side of it ages ago. He just has fun using the word fuck. Too bad his rationale for calling us 'fucking idiots' is never really very solid, otherwise it might be offensive instead of humorous.
"No computer will ever need more then 640kb of system memory" -- Bill Gates.
Bill Gates never said that. If he did, though, there'd be some truth to it. (Note: I said SOME.)
There's a lot you can do with 640K and text mode. If one were inclined, they could probably handle quite a few of today's regular tasks with a 640k machine running a few measly megahertz. Computers aren't exactly being programmed with peak efficiency in mind. (That's not a bad thing)
That whole world would fall flat, though, if you brought graphic stuff into the mix. Anybody who ever said "A gig is overkill" never used Photoshop or After Effects.
"All these anti dope arguments are from the over reacting pusys. And man they get get on my nerves, and not just with dope...How about rather than panicing that drug useing/ video game playing/ Man on man sex/"
To be fair, the dangers of drug use has a lot more scientific data working for it than video game violence or homosexuality.
"People can be a danger/annoying to others for so many reasons"
The operative phrase here is 'can be'. That's distinctly different from 'will most likely be'.
"I seriously doubt that you will ever be in a situation where pot smoke is concentrated enough to actually affect your life span."
If enough people smoked it where he worked, then you'd be wrong.
"Huh? DUI is already a crime, jackass."
He didn't say it wasn't. But you did illustrate his point that rights extend only so far as they don't endanger others.
"You don't even make sense."
He's making perfect sense. The problem is you're assuming that he means new problems will arise. He's saying that things'll be worse than they are today. There's actually some overlap between what the two of you are saying. Wish you'd try to see it.
He's saying that less experienced people are at greater risk. Though you're right that over the counter meds slow reaction times, your argument is not apples to apples. Smoking pot is not something you do every once in a while when you're throat hurts.
"Go on your witchhunt at a MADD meeting."
You really shouldn't reject his comment so quickly. He's got a point, despite your labelling it a witchhunt.
"This would be an amazing precedent, since no other drug requires this. It's a plant, ass."
Never heard of public intoxication? Ass.
"Oh yeah? Like coffee, nicotine, demoral, Tylenol PM, Red Bull, and Coca Cola? "
Nope, those are a different category of drugs.
"Stop being such a pussy."
Grow up and listen. I have no idea why you were modded up in the first place.
"not to be an ass, but is it really news worthy every time Moz makes a release? "
You're not being an ass. I agree with you, it's certainly not front page news. If they had a Mozilla area that they blasted every little bit of news about I wouldn't complain, though.
I guess I've got a bit of a chip on my shoulder, though. The Mozilla fanatics are an irritating bunch. It's a good browser blah blah blah but to dedicate a social class to it is a bit overboard. It's not the only good browser out there. Opera anybody?
Maybe Slashdot should have a browsers subdomain or something.
Slashdot Mirror
"No. It crashed in Sweden, not New Zealand ;-)"
I didn't say it killed a man!
=)
"I vote that you worry about what he was said instead of how he phrased it."
Too bad you were modded as overrated, I thought you made a good point. I probably have a different reason for not wanting to pick on people for grammar and spelling: people visit Slashdot from all over the world, not just the english speaking countries.
If we're going to be so anal about how people speak english, then how can people just learning english participate? That's a pretty shitty way to discriminate against people expanding their ability to communicate.
...and picture a sheep standing in the middle of a field wearing a surprised expression on it's face and a shuttle protruding from it's rear?
" Explains why I get daily spam about toner, but none at all for booze! "
Yeah, that was the conclusion we all came to. All the other theories about availability of booze at the local convenience store were just too easy to refute.
slingshots.
"The twin tower attack was a one-time thing; neither it nor anything like it will ever work again, especially after all the media attention and tactical commentary the attack received."
I don't believe it'll happen again, but for different reasons. Do you think anybody in this generation is going to do anything but fight in a hijack situation?
There's another reason a second attack like this is not as likely as it was before 9-11. (I know, confusing sentence, keep reading) Too much damage was done, too many lives were lost, too many lives could have been lost. As a result, the entire world sided against Al Qaeda(sp?) in some form or another. I think Mr. Laden expected the world to stand up and attack the US, instead, the world shunned his actions. Things might have been different if the towers didn't actually fall. There are people in this country who probably would have applauded.
It's all speculation, so take it with a grain of salt. It does explain why we haven't seen much Al Qaeda since then.
Not bad, but you forgot to lie about already providing evidence.
"There's an awful lot of generalisation going on here. How can someone reply to this in a useful way?"
His generalization was a rebuttal. I don't think he intended for anybody but the original poster to reply.
Gotta say his point is pretty good, though. Linux technical superiority goes only so far.
Pretty wimpy defense there, bud. It doesn't point to anything of value, but it does show where you lied.
:)
What's really funny is that if you had any intelligence at all, you wouldn't be focusing on the 'evidence' that points out that you are just bieng a shithead. Heh. Amusing troll none the less.
"I'm not trolling by saying this, but MAME has all the games I'd ever want to play :)"
;)
I don't think he had you in mind. I think he's referring to the gamer who wants new games every so often. I fit into that category, and I think Linux would be a ridiculous OS to have for that. The main reason being that Windows not only gets the good stuff, but it also gets the stuff a lot sooner than Linux does.
Instead of getting a system and waiting for stuff to trickle down to me, I found the games I want and picked the system that plays those. So I have a Windows PC and a GameCube. Linux might be on the radar if it didn't get hand-me-downs.
On the other hand, there are people who find games to be a secondary priority. Linux is probably fine for them. Heck MAME alone (like you said) should be good for them. I do agree with NG, though, that people who are reserved about switching to Linux because of games are going to be disappointed.
If he were being honest he would have explained his side of it ages ago. He just has fun using the word fuck. Too bad his rationale for calling us 'fucking idiots' is never really very solid, otherwise it might be offensive instead of humorous.
"The point of you not having any idea what's going on here is important."
Too bad you didn't say that originally. Having fun rewriting history there? I'm not sure if you're a fucking idiot or a fucking liar.
"No computer will ever need more then 640kb of system memory" -- Bill Gates.
Bill Gates never said that. If he did, though, there'd be some truth to it. (Note: I said SOME.)
There's a lot you can do with 640K and text mode. If one were inclined, they could probably handle quite a few of today's regular tasks with a 640k machine running a few measly megahertz. Computers aren't exactly being programmed with peak efficiency in mind. (That's not a bad thing)
That whole world would fall flat, though, if you brought graphic stuff into the mix. Anybody who ever said "A gig is overkill" never used Photoshop or After Effects.
"All these anti dope arguments are from the over reacting pusys.
And man they get get on my nerves, and not just with dope...How about rather than panicing that drug useing/ video game playing/ Man on man sex/"
To be fair, the dangers of drug use has a lot more scientific data working for it than video game violence or homosexuality.
"People can be a danger/annoying to others for so many reasons"
The operative phrase here is 'can be'. That's distinctly different from 'will most likely be'.
"Because you're an idiot who feels the need to pollute slashdot with his penis envy."
If he has penis envy, then why are you trying to make yourself sound better than him?
I had one but I sold it after moving in with my girlfriend.
"I seriously doubt that you will ever be in a situation where pot smoke is concentrated enough to actually affect your life span."
If enough people smoked it where he worked, then you'd be wrong.
"Huh? DUI is already a crime, jackass."
He didn't say it wasn't. But you did illustrate his point that rights extend only so far as they don't endanger others.
"You don't even make sense."
He's making perfect sense. The problem is you're assuming that he means new problems will arise. He's saying that things'll be worse than they are today. There's actually some overlap between what the two of you are saying. Wish you'd try to see it.
He's saying that less experienced people are at greater risk. Though you're right that over the counter meds slow reaction times, your argument is not apples to apples. Smoking pot is not something you do every once in a while when you're throat hurts.
"Go on your witchhunt at a MADD meeting."
You really shouldn't reject his comment so quickly. He's got a point, despite your labelling it a witchhunt.
"This would be an amazing precedent, since no other drug requires this. It's a plant, ass."
Never heard of public intoxication? Ass.
"Oh yeah? Like coffee, nicotine, demoral, Tylenol PM, Red Bull, and Coca Cola? "
Nope, those are a different category of drugs.
"Stop being such a pussy."
Grow up and listen. I have no idea why you were modded up in the first place.
"Hasn't worked for the millions of pot smokers being persecuted in the name of the children."
I think the reason why is obvious.
"Dude.. I was supposed to do somethin today, but I can't remember what."
"Apple has it right, people will pay if there is a way to do so, otherwise they WILL just steal stuff.'
I'd correct that by saying "When demand goes unfulfilled, eventually someone will fill it."
"You're just mad because we wouldn't let you join our club."
Well I'm not giving up my girlfriend just to join you guys!
ooo careful about pointing out problems you've had with Mozilla dude. The Denial Sentinels will mod you down!
"OK, how about this, I propose boycotting Blizzard because they no longer produce anything worth buying or even pirating."
:P
That doesn't exactly fit the definition of a boycott. You can't really boycott something that you weren't going to buy anyway.
"not to be an ass, but is it really news worthy every time Moz makes a release? "
You're not being an ass. I agree with you, it's certainly not front page news. If they had a Mozilla area that they blasted every little bit of news about I wouldn't complain, though.
I guess I've got a bit of a chip on my shoulder, though. The Mozilla fanatics are an irritating bunch. It's a good browser blah blah blah but to dedicate a social class to it is a bit overboard. It's not the only good browser out there. Opera anybody?
Maybe Slashdot should have a browsers subdomain or something.
Funny, I expected you to say D'oh! Hehehe.
Ah, your defeat must sting tho. Maybe I shouldn't rub it in.
... for the first git that uses this article to promote a boycott of Blizzard over the BnetD thing.