Joe Sixpack is tired of hearing about linux and still doesn't have a clue about the universe's mysteries. Unless that involves believing in Angels and other religious stuff.
Physics is far more complicated than you give it credit for. So complicated that it can drive the Joe and Jane Sixpacks of the world back to theology, simply because it's easier to understand.
This kind of behavior makes me want to get piss drunk and beat the shit out of someone.
"Yes, look at the way everyone else in our corner of the world is subduing the rights of the people to be free from unreasonable search and siezure. We must do the same."
The only good that can possibly come of this is the new storage techniques which would be needed to keep available the ginormous ammount of data for four years. But the twelve seconds that it would take to come up with a solution and the half an hour it will be interesting don't compare to what it does to privacy rights.
Good times. Not moving to Austrailia, Denmark, or Ireland. I'm thinking Andorra. Little place on the border between Spance and Frain, minimal taxation, libertarian-capitalist-esque government. With skiing. Paradise.
Hey, if I were a boss, and if it only takes a small gesture with some material good to let my employees know that I am able to think of them as individuals, and that I appreciate them, then I see no harm. In fact, I see the antithesis of harm.
A generic gift like an extra vacation day could send the exact opposite idea: you're not as welcome here as you could be.
You do know that "on the order of $50/ea" means they cost between $5 and $500, right?
Yes, I do hypenate analretentive.;-)
But seriously, if the employees are on the younger side, or have a kid, a gamboy and a game could be a great idea.
But the best idea would be to ask the employees what they want. Narrow it down first, though. I mean, questions like "what author do you want to read but never have?" or "do you have a favorite bar you go to after a hard day at work?" would give an idea what the employees want (books, gift certificate to a particular resturant, etc). But, and this is a big but, if it's a small company, the boss or middle management should already know these things, asking the questions too close to Christmas may seem tacky to some. Particularly if managment is usually aloof.
Say you're getting a $1000 Christmas bonus, would an extra $20 make that much of a difference? But say that $20 was used to show that your boss was considerate enough to think about you. It's entirely possible that this kind of a gesture might make someone feel appreciated. This is probably the goal here.
This is a pretty neat idea. It also seems to show that the boss is thinking about each employee individually. The idea could be expanded to include music/video/book stores or magazine subscriptions.
I wouldn't mind a gift certificate to the local used book store. The one with lots of math books -- better selection than everywhere but the university's science library.
You know, this might be in addition to the regualr holiday cash bonus. Maybe something a manager wants to give his underlings to show his appreciation -- it is a small company. Honestly, a thoughtfully chosen, and inscribed card might fit the bill.
If you're already getting the bonus, what else would you like from your boss?
So, an independent organization with no legal jurisdiction can levy legal fines on private individuals in Denmark? Guess where I'm not moving.
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And punditry aside, it's probably a safe bet that society hates child molesters more than either intellectuals or loners.
True, true. There are worse kinds of people than intellectuals or loners. Though it does seem like Mr. Moore is trying to portray himself as an outcast, since he's clearly an "intellectual" and a "loner". But, I'd suspect that society hates self-righteous fanatics more than most things.
In the "original" timeline, before anyone came back from the future, everything was hunky-dory. So who came back to start the assassinations and mess everything up?
You want a plausible cause? Okay, here goes. Both nanotech and VR were developed, one dominated, bad things happened because of it. Someone was sent back to kill the lead developer of the technology before some important discovery is made. Then the other technology dominates, someone is sent back... It only has to happen once since both women are at the respective conferences at the same time, on the same timeline, no infinite loops reqired.
There are lots of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" stories out there.
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A world where people gather, outside of this life, but yet part of it? Sounds like old theology to me. I think you're lacking in both insight and a sense of history. But, since I don't seem to have any mod points, this will have to do::-p
I'd hazard a guess that emacs and vi fall under "associated bits."
Just because I've used them doesn't mean that I feel the need to be fanatical. I prefer 0.7mm HB leads in my mechanical pencil, but I won't snub a pink pen if that's all that's handy.
But, that said, I never understood why people compaired vi and emacs. They seemed like comparing apples and llamas. They both do what they're supposed to -- and rather well I might add -- but they've evolved into two different things.
The reason, I suspect, that knowledge of the emacs vs. vi holy war is so widespread is that -- like in most religions -- the most vocal people on the subject are those of the fanatical minorities. And the rest of us encourage them because we find the show interesting. A good flamewar is like a cross between a summer night of fireworks and an automobile accident: very colorful, and you morbidly can't help but watch.
First "Swiss Army Knife" isn't appropriate since he's French. But I keep thinking "what would a French Army Knife" be made of? Something that breaks really easy?
Also, why bother with the copious quantities of tools? Wouldn't it be better to be resourceful enough to carry practically nothing and use what's around you. I suppose the moral could easily become "if you don't have it, you can't lose it before you need it."
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Joe Sixpack is tired of hearing about linux and still doesn't have a clue about the universe's mysteries. Unless that involves believing in Angels and other religious stuff.
Physics is far more complicated than you give it credit for. So complicated that it can drive the Joe and Jane Sixpacks of the world back to theology, simply because it's easier to understand.
This kind of behavior makes me want to get piss drunk and beat the shit out of someone.
"Yes, look at the way everyone else in our corner of the world is subduing the rights of the people to be free from unreasonable search and siezure. We must do the same."
The only good that can possibly come of this is the new storage techniques which would be needed to keep available the ginormous ammount of data for four years. But the twelve seconds that it would take to come up with a solution and the half an hour it will be interesting don't compare to what it does to privacy rights.
Good times. Not moving to Austrailia, Denmark, or Ireland. I'm thinking Andorra. Little place on the border between Spance and Frain, minimal taxation, libertarian-capitalist-esque government. With skiing. Paradise.
Hey, if I were a boss, and if it only takes a small gesture with some material good to let my employees know that I am able to think of them as individuals, and that I appreciate them, then I see no harm. In fact, I see the antithesis of harm.
A generic gift like an extra vacation day could send the exact opposite idea: you're not as welcome here as you could be.
You do know that "on the order of $50/ea" means they cost between $5 and $500, right?
;-)
Yes, I do hypenate analretentive.
But seriously, if the employees are on the younger side, or have a kid, a gamboy and a game could be a great idea.
But the best idea would be to ask the employees what they want. Narrow it down first, though. I mean, questions like "what author do you want to read but never have?" or "do you have a favorite bar you go to after a hard day at work?" would give an idea what the employees want (books, gift certificate to a particular resturant, etc). But, and this is a big but, if it's a small company, the boss or middle management should already know these things, asking the questions too close to Christmas may seem tacky to some. Particularly if managment is usually aloof.
Say you're getting a $1000 Christmas bonus, would an extra $20 make that much of a difference? But say that $20 was used to show that your boss was considerate enough to think about you. It's entirely possible that this kind of a gesture might make someone feel appreciated. This is probably the goal here.
This is a pretty neat idea. It also seems to show that the boss is thinking about each employee individually. The idea could be expanded to include music/video/book stores or magazine subscriptions.
I wouldn't mind a gift certificate to the local used book store. The one with lots of math books -- better selection than everywhere but the university's science library.
You know, this might be in addition to the regualr holiday cash bonus. Maybe something a manager wants to give his underlings to show his appreciation -- it is a small company. Honestly, a thoughtfully chosen, and inscribed card might fit the bill.
If you're already getting the bonus, what else would you like from your boss?
Yeah, but next year you're getting coal. ;-)
I'd "make" a screenshot of the judge's computer to prove that point...
Not the judge's... The prosecuting party's.
You might piss off the judge pulling that kind of stunt with his computer. And last time I checked that was a bad thing.
So, an independent organization with no legal jurisdiction can levy legal fines on private individuals in Denmark? Guess where I'm not moving.
And punditry aside, it's probably a safe bet that society hates child molesters more than either intellectuals or loners.
True, true. There are worse kinds of people than intellectuals or loners. Though it does seem like Mr. Moore is trying to portray himself as an outcast, since he's clearly an "intellectual" and a "loner". But, I'd suspect that society hates self-righteous fanatics more than most things.
Fascinating, but cut to the chase, man: who should I kill?
Yourself?
I mean, anyone who voluntarilly nests italics and bolds has serious issues.
Just kidding.
In the "original" timeline, before anyone came back from the future, everything was hunky-dory. So who came back to start the assassinations and mess everything up?
You want a plausible cause? Okay, here goes. Both nanotech and VR were developed, one dominated, bad things happened because of it. Someone was sent back to kill the lead developer of the technology before some important discovery is made. Then the other technology dominates, someone is sent back... It only has to happen once since both women are at the respective conferences at the same time, on the same timeline, no infinite loops reqired.
There are lots of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" stories out there.
A world where people gather, outside of this life, but yet part of it? Sounds like old theology to me. I think you're lacking in both insight and a sense of history. But, since I don't seem to have any mod points, this will have to do: :-p
I'm guessing you have never used emacs or vi.
I'd hazard a guess that emacs and vi fall under "associated bits."
Just because I've used them doesn't mean that I feel the need to be fanatical. I prefer 0.7mm HB leads in my mechanical pencil, but I won't snub a pink pen if that's all that's handy.
But, that said, I never understood why people compaired vi and emacs. They seemed like comparing apples and llamas. They both do what they're supposed to -- and rather well I might add -- but they've evolved into two different things.
The reason, I suspect, that knowledge of the emacs vs. vi holy war is so widespread is that -- like in most religions -- the most vocal people on the subject are those of the fanatical minorities. And the rest of us encourage them because we find the show interesting. A good flamewar is like a cross between a summer night of fireworks and an automobile accident: very colorful, and you morbidly can't help but watch.
You get many converts with that kind of biggoted attitude?
Most people tend to believe that computers and their associated bits are tools, not support structures for religions.
Yeah, but they can make it illegal for you to not give up your key.
That's the source of the confusion.
First "Swiss Army Knife" isn't appropriate since he's French. But I keep thinking "what would a French Army Knife" be made of? Something that breaks really easy?
Also, why bother with the copious quantities of tools? Wouldn't it be better to be resourceful enough to carry practically nothing and use what's around you. I suppose the moral could easily become "if you don't have it, you can't lose it before you need it."
I think someone else might have mentioned this already. It wasn't the original that was stolen, but rather a first editon printing.
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Except without the falling and the crashing and the screaming./I.
Well, it could have the falling and crashing and screaming if it were designed properly. But probably no wings.
NAMBLA? And think of priests?
No. One computer will go on strike and the rest will follow in sympathy.