Think if a majority of the people in this country were convinced by "2012" that the world would really end at that year. Their priorities for government spending would be dramatically different.
This part of your comment reminded me of this article; NASA actually had to post a rather lengthy FAQ about 2012 because of the sheer volume of grief that movie was causing them.
Personally, I agree that NASA should take the proactive approach on this one. It shouldn't be part of their job to educate the public like this but it has proven necessary.
"That's right officer, I was distracted trying to disable my GPS's nav safety feature when I ran into that tree." Wonder how that would turn out for Garmin?
I bet you'd get laughed out of the courtroom, seeing as it's easier to disable the safety feature before you start driving.
I know what you mean, I've been trapped in too many inescapable situations with somebody who couldn't simply ask people to talk quieter instead resorting to passive-aggressive jackassery like jamming a cell phone signal.
This may come as a surprise to you but many people don't actively try to be assholes, nor are they always aware they're inconveniencing someone else with their actions. If something someone is doing bothers you try politely talking to the person to give them a chance to work with you, improve the world a little instead of deliberately being an asshole just because you feel a stranger slighted you.
Ongoing access to the data of each user neatly categorized into groups based on gender, interests, age, religion, relationship status, and purchasing history is probably worth about $100 a pop.
I always thought this was self-destructive behavior on Slashdot's part.
I can't speak for others but just the fact that I was given the option to block ads at the site level is enough for me to allow them. I feel that little checkbox is a sign of respect from this site and since I'm too cheap to pay to be a subscriber, I show my respect by leaving the ads in place.
If Sony would have left OtherOS alone, they wouldn't be in this predicament as quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that the removal of OtherOS prompted this result but I also think it's naive to assume that no one else would have tried to crack the PS3 just for the hell of it.
"Your goal is not to catch a bunch of people and hang them," Dr. Fremer said. "Your goal is to have fair and valid testing."
I hope administration agrees. When I was in university I wrote a group paper with one guy whose wife was a professional editor, she helped us out by reviewing it and making suggestions, we had to fight not to get expelled because our paper was "too well written" to be our own work.
Yikes, that just sounds depressing.... What's wrong with letting kids figure it out on their own? You know what got me into programming? Logo. You feed commands to a turtle and stuff happens. After a while, I developed an interest in queuing those commands up which eventually led to learning to write code. If a kid is motivated enough they'll pick up what they need to.
Some of us permit adverts as long as they don't interfere with the content that got us there in the first place, though some sites will use adverts that circumvent any filtering methods you employ anyway.
That kind of attitude doesn't do us any good. If someone I'm supposed to trust with my well-being is no longer looking out for my well-being I expect them to be reprimanded, not excused by cynical defeatism.
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However, why does MS need a TV set top box? They already have one... the XBox 360.
I find the fan on the 360 a bit too loud. I don't really want to have to turn the volume on my TV up just to drown out the whir from my set top box.
Oooooo! I can't wait! ZuneTv!
I look forward to the day when I can squirt all over my house.
I'm pretty sure the eclipse is the unique part of this picture.
Think if a majority of the people in this country were convinced by "2012" that the world would really end at that year. Their priorities for government spending would be dramatically different.
This part of your comment reminded me of this article; NASA actually had to post a rather lengthy FAQ about 2012 because of the sheer volume of grief that movie was causing them.
Personally, I agree that NASA should take the proactive approach on this one. It shouldn't be part of their job to educate the public like this but it has proven necessary.
how about an ap that delivers an electric shock whenever someone uses "like" or "you know" at random places in their speech.
You know, I really like your idea!
"That's right officer, I was distracted trying to disable my GPS's nav safety feature when I ran into that tree." Wonder how that would turn out for Garmin?
I bet you'd get laughed out of the courtroom, seeing as it's easier to disable the safety feature before you start driving.
I know what you mean, I've been trapped in too many inescapable situations with somebody who couldn't simply ask people to talk quieter instead resorting to passive-aggressive jackassery like jamming a cell phone signal.
This may come as a surprise to you but many people don't actively try to be assholes, nor are they always aware they're inconveniencing someone else with their actions. If something someone is doing bothers you try politely talking to the person to give them a chance to work with you, improve the world a little instead of deliberately being an asshole just because you feel a stranger slighted you.
But he walks about 50,000 steps a day!
Yikes, I hope you're not serious. But in case you are, just put that pedometer in a paint mixer for a few minutes.
Ongoing access to the data of each user neatly categorized into groups based on gender, interests, age, religion, relationship status, and purchasing history is probably worth about $100 a pop.
It's actually a follow-up. He finally got his response from MS but it was just them asking him to delay releasing the tool indefinitely.
I always thought this was self-destructive behavior on Slashdot's part.
I can't speak for others but just the fact that I was given the option to block ads at the site level is enough for me to allow them. I feel that little checkbox is a sign of respect from this site and since I'm too cheap to pay to be a subscriber, I show my respect by leaving the ads in place.
Two or more fluids in a cocktail glass, at least one of them alcoholic. Brake fluid and Everclear, for example. Or single-malt and drain cleaner.
If someone makes that brake fluid and Everclear drink I propose we name it the Screeching Halt.
If Sony would have left OtherOS alone, they wouldn't be in this predicament as quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that the removal of OtherOS prompted this result but I also think it's naive to assume that no one else would have tried to crack the PS3 just for the hell of it.
"Your goal is not to catch a bunch of people and hang them," Dr. Fremer said. "Your goal is to have fair and valid testing."
I hope administration agrees. When I was in university I wrote a group paper with one guy whose wife was a professional editor, she helped us out by reviewing it and making suggestions, we had to fight not to get expelled because our paper was "too well written" to be our own work.
This reminds me of the joke about the programmer who died in the shower: "the shampoo bottle said lather, rinse, repeat".
Yikes, that just sounds depressing.... What's wrong with letting kids figure it out on their own? You know what got me into programming? Logo. You feed commands to a turtle and stuff happens. After a while, I developed an interest in queuing those commands up which eventually led to learning to write code. If a kid is motivated enough they'll pick up what they need to.
Wait, Indiana Jones was a professor wasn't he? Ok, Indiana Jones was more SciFi than tron was.
Indiana Jones also ran a lot, doesn't that make his movies exercise videos as well?
... we just post words and hope it's modded up.
That's how I write the progress reports I give to my boss!
Not until they tell me they're using a laser to pop woodpeckers!
I'd also like a condition that says they have to increase their network architecture to support their advertised broadband speeds.
What would they do that? Only pirates use their Internet connections to the fullest capacity!
Sincerely,
RIAA & MPAA
Some of us permit adverts as long as they don't interfere with the content that got us there in the first place, though some sites will use adverts that circumvent any filtering methods you employ anyway.
... all you have to do is get your eardrums punctured.
I can lend you this Justin Bieber CD I found in a paper bag on my doorstep.
Cops lie. News AT 11. Cry me a river.
That kind of attitude doesn't do us any good. If someone I'm supposed to trust with my well-being is no longer looking out for my well-being I expect them to be reprimanded, not excused by cynical defeatism.
Maybe if he wore pants also, it wouldn't be an issue.
What can I say? I love the breezy feeling only a kilt can provide!