You are correct, this isn't spam, but they are not blocking it because the service is being used by spammers. They are blocking it because they feel the service is being used to procure drugs.
According to the suit, T-Mobile began its blocking on Sept. 10 because it “did not approve” of EZ Texting doing business with a web site that provides information on the location of legal medical marijuana dispensaries in California.
A guy was driving down a country road when he was overtaken by a speeding chicken. The chicken was moving so fast he never got a good look at it, so he speeded to 90 miles per hour and started to catch up. As he got closer, he could have sworn the chicken had an extra leg, but it really just a blur as it accelerated past 100 and disappeared into the distance. Further up the road, the man noticed that the dust cloud seemed to lead into a farmyard, so he pulled in and went to look for the farmer. "Mornin'," said the farmer appearing from the barn with a bucket of feed, "can I help you?". "I don't know," said the guy "but I'm sure I saw a three-legged chicken come in here." "Yep, I breeds 'em." came the reply."I likes a leg, my wife likes a leg and my boy likes a leg." "Amazing!" said the man, "What do they taste like?" "Dunno," said the farmer, "I haven't caught one yet."
I mean, what if this stuff actually tastes good too? Frontline soldiers will be chewing it incessantly, thus rendering them an easy target for snipers in the dark, who will be able to spot them because of their gleaming white teeth. "OK men, keep your heads down, watch your backs and for God's sake, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!" I'd rather have plaque than a bullet in the gob anytime.
I was wondering why this poll has not been replaced in nearly two weeks. The/. editors are waiting till the Google Wifi comes online so that they can add another option...
[*] I live in Mountain View, you insensitive clod!
Just wait till the Bay Area wireless comes online and that poll choice will make the others pale into insignificance.
This guy sounds like a bloody terrorist! Quite apart from the explosion risks mentioned in the article, a quick Google for carbonated seawater reveals a couple more scary tidbits. Firstly, Science News Online references a paper which sttates
"The greatest mass extinction in Earth's history may have resulted from a release of carbonated seawater"
I also live in London, and I think we both know the difference between Income Tax and Council Tax. Nobody is asking this guy to pay for local amenities. However, after doing a bit more Googling, I think that the issue is not that he is being asked to pay Income tax in new York for his telecommuting, but rather that he is being asked to pay that tax on his full income, without regard for where he earns it.
A guy plies his trade in a place where certain taxes apply and he has a problem with this? Since when did not having a physical presence in a place exempt you from from their laws? Really, as far as New York is concerned this guy is working in their manor and drawing an income from their economy and is therefore liable for their taxes. The fact that he does not actually shift his carcass over the the state line is irrelevant. Everyone expects free beer these days.
Now I can find stuff in China as well! Really, what do I care? If I want to find stuff on Google I am only really interested in the stuff written in English anyway. When was the last time you said to yourself "Damn! I can't find what I am looking for in Europe or the US, maybe the Chinese have it?"?
But they aren't telling the truth: the claim that there is no possibility to track specific people simply isn't in line with the technology that is available out there
I think you are missing the point. Sure, there is a possibility to track individuals via their cellphone, but guess what? They don't this scheme in place to be able to do that. That is the very basis on which the proposed system will work. What they are saying is that with their system they will not be able to identify a specific person. They simply want to locate & count mobile phones anonymously to identify where the herd is stampeding. If the authorities want to track you, they will track you. You can be assured of that. If that is their desire, why would they try to hide behind a scheme like this? They would just do it.
Oooops! What I said still stands, but just scroll down a couple of posts and figure out for your self who I was responding to. Damned sticky trackpad:)
Typical. Somebody announces a scheme which may, actually be of benefit to society and your immediate reaction is to suggest a means of ensuring it will fail. I understand that many people do not like the idea of their movements being tracked, but at some point you have to get over your paranoia and take initiatives like this at face value.
Officials say there's no Big Brother agenda in the Missouri project -- the data will remain anonymous, leaving no possibility to track specific people from their driveway to their destination.
Do you think that they may actually be telling the truth and could in fact be trying to make life better? Nah! Conspiracy theories are much more fun!
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Besides, I never say anything that needs to be censored.
Well ain't you a f***ing saint!
We're using Play-Do!
No. It's not safe, it's... very dangerous, be careful.
A guy was driving down a country road when he was overtaken by a speeding chicken. The chicken was moving so fast he never got a good look at it, so he speeded to 90 miles per hour and started to catch up. As he got closer, he could have sworn the chicken had an extra leg, but it really just a blur as it accelerated past 100 and disappeared into the distance. Further up the road, the man noticed that the dust cloud seemed to lead into a farmyard, so he pulled in and went to look for the farmer.
"Mornin'," said the farmer appearing from the barn with a bucket of feed, "can I help you?".
"I don't know," said the guy "but I'm sure I saw a three-legged chicken come in here."
"Yep, I breeds 'em." came the reply."I likes a leg, my wife likes a leg and my boy likes a leg."
"Amazing!" said the man, "What do they taste like?"
"Dunno," said the farmer, "I haven't caught one yet."
William Henry Gates is an anagram of 'Lying weasel. Tar him!"
If the thought of a robot crawling up your ass scares you, wait till you see the battery!
I mean, what if this stuff actually tastes good too? Frontline soldiers will be chewing it incessantly, thus rendering them an easy target for snipers in the dark, who will be able to spot them because of their gleaming white teeth. "OK men, keep your heads down, watch your backs and for God's sake, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!" I'd rather have plaque than a bullet in the gob anytime.
Just wait till the Bay Area wireless comes online and that poll choice will make the others pale into insignificance.
Anyway, I was going for tongue in cheek ;)
And this site kindly points out the following:
Not to mention the environmental effect of millions of farting & belching sea creatures. I think we should keep a close eye on this man :)
...that they can see the Great Firewall from space.
No! So stop asking fucking stupid questions!
I also live in London, and I think we both know the difference between Income Tax and Council Tax. Nobody is asking this guy to pay for local amenities. However, after doing a bit more Googling, I think that the issue is not that he is being asked to pay Income tax in new York for his telecommuting, but rather that he is being asked to pay that tax on his full income, without regard for where he earns it.
A guy plies his trade in a place where certain taxes apply and he has a problem with this? Since when did not having a physical presence in a place exempt you from from their laws? Really, as far as New York is concerned this guy is working in their manor and drawing an income from their economy and is therefore liable for their taxes. The fact that he does not actually shift his carcass over the the state line is irrelevant. Everyone expects free beer these days.
Now I can find stuff in China as well! Really, what do I care? If I want to find stuff on Google I am only really interested in the stuff written in English anyway. When was the last time you said to yourself "Damn! I can't find what I am looking for in Europe or the US, maybe the Chinese have it?"?
It gives you white thumbs? Seriously, you may want to look at reducing the vibration from that thing ;)
And just how popular do you think that will make you in a zero gravity environment? Yeewwww!
I think you are missing the point. Sure, there is a possibility to track individuals via their cellphone, but guess what? They don't this scheme in place to be able to do that. That is the very basis on which the proposed system will work. What they are saying is that with their system they will not be able to identify a specific person. They simply want to locate & count mobile phones anonymously to identify where the herd is stampeding. If the authorities want to track you, they will track you. You can be assured of that. If that is their desire, why would they try to hide behind a scheme like this? They would just do it.
P.S. I know where you live :)
Oooops! What I said still stands, but just scroll down a couple of posts and figure out for your self who I was responding to. Damned sticky trackpad :)
Do you think that they may actually be telling the truth and could in fact be trying to make life better? Nah! Conspiracy theories are much more fun!
It must be really sharp! I mean, those bacteria are pretty small.
Just imagine how that could relieve congestion in the rush hour!