You obviously aren't a sports fan. I'm not either but I have two things to say:
A) Basketball is a much more entertaining and high-energy sport than baseball and thusly has a much larger comtemporary following. Do some research and you'll find I'm correct.
B) Your thinly-veiled racist comment about basketball players makes you look ignorant. ..and kind of like an a**hole.
"It's business, not personal, baseball officials said. "
Thank God for the Industrial Revolution and the separation of personal and professional life. It allows us to be truly shitty and unreasonable to gobs of people and not feel a bit of guilt over the suffering it causes. This tactic is especially enjoyable if it results in cash or prizes.
Well yeah, everyone can just pick up and travel anytime they choose. ..oh wait. I'm thinking of the enormously rich who do not have to work and have tons of time on their hands again.
"Ahh, still young and optimistic?"
Ooooooo, I just love it when some knucklehead plays the age card on me. It's a sign of desperation. However, I don't see how I could possibly hold an argument against your sociological musings when you are obviously an individual of disciplined schooling and stalwart intellect. I suggest you bookmark the following link: http://www.dictionary.com
Com, not everyone gets as excited about computing-related technology as you do. For some, having that big remote with its shiny buttons really 'does it for them'. Having to learn how to use a computer may intimidate them. But, they have no end of patience when it comes to noodling out how to use their remote. As they navigate through the endless menus and configuration combinations, perhaps they picture themselves being surrounded by friends and neighbors, all mesmerized by the ease and skill with which he/she creates a rich and satisfying multi-media experience for them in his/her living room. Like a lot of things in life, it's all about whatcha like.
And, I gotta agree with some of the other posts: your IQ is largely irrelevant to this post and it makes you look like an egotist for having posted it. There are a variety of different mental disciplines in the human experience. ..IQ tests only test one or two of them (depending on the test), and not very well at that.
The other posts in this thread seem to indicate that home automation is still a developing technological branch of the housing market. New technology can be neat-o and exciting but I'm not so sure this sort of investment is wise. A house is a sanctuary from the outside world for you and your family. It is also an investment that you will have to eventually bear as relevant to a housing market that is nothing short of competitive. If your home becomes a hassle, nothing will seem right. If your home becomes 'obsolete' and thusly unmarketable, you're stuck with a White Elephant that cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plus, there is the issue of sustainability: what is the cost of upkeep on a house like this?? If you income were to change for the worse, you could find yourself owning a house that has a degrading functionality, due to unaffordable repair and maintainence costs. Taking a risk like this could be regrettable. ..and all for the sake of convenience and novelty, a novelty that will wear off shortly after the house is completed. Just food for thought. . .
"Control my wife" ?? Man, if you are not happy with the way your wife affects your life, then get out. A marriage is two people working together to make their lives easier. If her behavior drives you to misogynistic inclinations like the former one, do her and yourself a favor and get away from her before your scorn blossoms into out-and-out abuse. And don't give me that 'it was just a joke, man' routine because if the idea was cemented enough in your head to make it onto the boards, it's no joke.
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Settle down!! It's not healthy to take your aggressions out on yourself. . .
You obviously aren't a sports fan. I'm not either but I have two things to say: A) Basketball is a much more entertaining and high-energy sport than baseball and thusly has a much larger comtemporary following. Do some research and you'll find I'm correct. B) Your thinly-veiled racist comment about basketball players makes you look ignorant. . .and kind of like an a**hole.
"It's business, not personal, baseball officials said. " Thank God for the Industrial Revolution and the separation of personal and professional life. It allows us to be truly shitty and unreasonable to gobs of people and not feel a bit of guilt over the suffering it causes. This tactic is especially enjoyable if it results in cash or prizes.
Well yeah, everyone can just pick up and travel anytime they choose. . .oh wait. I'm thinking of the enormously rich who do not have to work and have tons of time on their hands again.
"Ahh, still young and optimistic?" Ooooooo, I just love it when some knucklehead plays the age card on me. It's a sign of desperation. However, I don't see how I could possibly hold an argument against your sociological musings when you are obviously an individual of disciplined schooling and stalwart intellect. I suggest you bookmark the following link: http://www.dictionary.com
Com, not everyone gets as excited about computing-related technology as you do. For some, having that big remote with its shiny buttons really 'does it for them'. Having to learn how to use a computer may intimidate them. But, they have no end of patience when it comes to noodling out how to use their remote. As they navigate through the endless menus and configuration combinations, perhaps they picture themselves being surrounded by friends and neighbors, all mesmerized by the ease and skill with which he/she creates a rich and satisfying multi-media experience for them in his/her living room. Like a lot of things in life, it's all about whatcha like. And, I gotta agree with some of the other posts: your IQ is largely irrelevant to this post and it makes you look like an egotist for having posted it. There are a variety of different mental disciplines in the human experience. . .IQ tests only test one or two of them (depending on the test), and not very well at that.
The other posts in this thread seem to indicate that home automation is still a developing technological branch of the housing market. New technology can be neat-o and exciting but I'm not so sure this sort of investment is wise. A house is a sanctuary from the outside world for you and your family. It is also an investment that you will have to eventually bear as relevant to a housing market that is nothing short of competitive. If your home becomes a hassle, nothing will seem right. If your home becomes 'obsolete' and thusly unmarketable, you're stuck with a White Elephant that cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plus, there is the issue of sustainability: what is the cost of upkeep on a house like this?? If you income were to change for the worse, you could find yourself owning a house that has a degrading functionality, due to unaffordable repair and maintainence costs. Taking a risk like this could be regrettable. . .and all for the sake of convenience and novelty, a novelty that will wear off shortly after the house is completed. Just food for thought. . .
"Control my wife" ?? Man, if you are not happy with the way your wife affects your life, then get out. A marriage is two people working together to make their lives easier. If her behavior drives you to misogynistic inclinations like the former one, do her and yourself a favor and get away from her before your scorn blossoms into out-and-out abuse. And don't give me that 'it was just a joke, man' routine because if the idea was cemented enough in your head to make it onto the boards, it's no joke.