I think I'll put an EULA on my DNA, so that I can sue anyone that tries to reverse engineer my genes. Then, when genetic-based drugs become the norm, I'll sue for EULA violation.
When they tell me that the genome was mapped before my EULA, I'll simply reply that I'm a recently released version (into adulthood).
I'll also release a seperate EULA to all potential girlfriends, stating explicitly what fair-use (or should I say, fair play?) entails when handling my hard and software. Because, you know, the Ladies LOVE a sexy EULA.
Seriously - that's the first thing that came to mind.
If only 25% of people in your complex want the service, depending on which provider you're getting with, installation and continued service could be a shaky proposition.
"...Bdale speaks of communication... community at large was not well informed at all of what was going on..."
"...I didn't see many new thoughts in Branden's platform...he has had (pointless) arguments with virtually anyone in the project who is doing important stuff...I doubt he would be an effective leader..."
The true secret to success... clever condescending trash talking.
When I worked for a telemarketing company, a regular feature of the sales campaigns was cold-calls to cel-phones. The data-gathering systems they had were crazy intrusive - every last bit of number indicative data buyable or attainable through any method was in the massive databases, and refreshed as soon as a call cycle was complete.
I always remember this converstaion I monitored:
Sales Rep: Hello Miss, this is Shelly on behalf of yadda yadda yadda
Called Lady: You know that this is a cel-phone, right?
Sales Rep: I understand that this is a cel-phone, right? And that's why we're calling today with this great offer, RIGHT!
Called Lady: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (hangs up)
*Shudder*
411 means nothing, they already have your number (unless you're from Missouri, heh)
No kidding: Sprint is terrible.
In Canada Sprint moved in to provide long distance prices of ten cents a minute anytime. They pulled out later (four months) and offered only a partial compensation, as Sprint Canada filed for bankruptcy.
Sprint also operates those pseudo-1800callatt lines, so if you dial one digit off, you get slammed with a hyper-inflated rate by any standard ($16/minute, for instance).
Terrible company!
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I think I'll put an EULA on my DNA, so that I can sue anyone that tries to reverse engineer my genes. Then, when genetic-based drugs become the norm, I'll sue for EULA violation.
When they tell me that the genome was mapped before my EULA, I'll simply reply that I'm a recently released version (into adulthood).
I'll also release a seperate EULA to all potential girlfriends, stating explicitly what fair-use (or should I say, fair play?) entails when handling my hard and software. Because, you know, the Ladies LOVE a sexy EULA.
Yes... Yes.
Shit, now every slimey nerd is gonna have his hands on my private member... that's just gross...
If my company adopted this system, what image would I use for my *ahem* corporate porn stash?
Since they're already using shellfish... eh?
Seriously - that's the first thing that came to mind.
If only 25% of people in your complex want the service, depending on which provider you're getting with, installation and continued service could be a shaky proposition.
How much longer do we have to reach the Ringworld?! We need the new hyperdrive NOW!
"...Moshe's intention is to do nothing at all..."
"...Bdale speaks of communication... community at large was not well informed at all of what was going on..."
"...I didn't see many new thoughts in Branden's platform...he has had (pointless) arguments with virtually anyone in the project who is doing important stuff...I doubt he would be an effective leader..."
The true secret to success... clever condescending trash talking.
When I worked for a telemarketing company, a regular feature of the sales campaigns was cold-calls to cel-phones. The data-gathering systems they had were crazy intrusive - every last bit of number indicative data buyable or attainable through any method was in the massive databases, and refreshed as soon as a call cycle was complete. I always remember this converstaion I monitored: Sales Rep: Hello Miss, this is Shelly on behalf of yadda yadda yadda Called Lady: You know that this is a cel-phone, right? Sales Rep: I understand that this is a cel-phone, right? And that's why we're calling today with this great offer, RIGHT! Called Lady: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (hangs up) *Shudder* 411 means nothing, they already have your number (unless you're from Missouri, heh)
No kidding: Sprint is terrible. In Canada Sprint moved in to provide long distance prices of ten cents a minute anytime. They pulled out later (four months) and offered only a partial compensation, as Sprint Canada filed for bankruptcy. Sprint also operates those pseudo-1800callatt lines, so if you dial one digit off, you get slammed with a hyper-inflated rate by any standard ($16/minute, for instance). Terrible company!