Sorry to hear it. But I do promise to do my best not to repeat that pattern. I mean, I posted to the other guy's comments before yours - I believe that was fair. I didn't try to refute his points - I'm not sure I understand them, and I'm sure I don't agree, but I'm not trying to argue, just trying to get SOME inkling of why people don't like this show, since I'm hardly unbiased.
Watch the DVDs carefully - as always, Joss and his writers had a lot of content that was there for faithful viewers - things that related to previous episodes. However, there was less of this, because things got edited out when the episodes were released to air out of order. So, double check that DVD - there is a lot of continuity, though they are necessarily on a "quest" that spans a season, or anything of that sort. It's less obvious, and more real.
Okay, I was trying not to get too involved in this topic, because it is so near and dear to my heart, and it hurts everytime I think about the fact that I will probably never see this television show again.
To start, I'd like to say I agree with everything you said, eadint. Here's the problem. The people who are all the things you mentioned? These are the people watching television. These are probably the people that are posting on/.
I absolutely believe that Fox didn't want the show to succeed, and that they sabotaged it from the beginning. The problem is, we let them. They moved it around from time to time, from day to day, they didn't air a new episode for over a month, and didn't replay any episodes during that time, and the played everything out of order. But we didn't stick by our guns and watch the show. Okay, I did. But I couldn't get ANYONE ELSE to do the same. I did not succeed in enticing a single other viewer to the show. And so the ratings sucked, and the show was canceled. EVERY SHOW ON YOUR LIST WAS CANCELED DUE TO POOR RATINGS.
That said, I have to say I've learned one lesson, and am learning another:
1. Never watch new Fox television shows - they will only kill the ones I love; and
2. I've got to give shows a chance, and watch them, or I will never have entertainment that I like on TV again. And I must encourage others to do so also. Education is key.
#2 is really hard, and I'm not there yet with it, but I know it is true. So do you.
Anyway, hopefully this is food for thought. Don't forget - more people watch COPS than ever watched FireFly, and this is a travesty of the highest degree.
Actually, the software features have nothing to do with what was actually ruled upon today - the RIAA can still get your name and information if the ISP knows your IP address, they just have to file a lawsuit first.
Sorry, again I'll be more clear. The affected regions in Germany and Italy that are being referred to enjoy the same weather conditions as those in France. I'm not arguing that it was the degree of change that did it, just that the death toll was excessive for a country that is supposedly as wealth as France (wealthy enough to consider the original proposition).
Okay, I'll go in another direction then, since I don't have time to do all the research and provide links, correlations, etc. Want to comment on the fact that Germany and Italy were under the exact same conditions and didn't have even a fraction of the number of deaths?
Actually, I did understand what you were saying, and I am stating an almost identical heat wave happened in Portland, OR, and less than 100 people died (probably a high figure, I'd have to look it up). Anyway, the whole community freaked over all the deaths, but that is less than 5% of the death toll in France. Understand why I see a correlation?
This has happened in the last ten years in Portland, OR, and I can tell you for a fact that this DID NOT HAPPEN here. The weather conditions, while slightly warmer, and a little less wet than Seattle, are still very moderate, and 90+ temperatures are rare, while 100+ are unheard of. So, no, it WOULDN'T be duplicated here.
I mean, not that I wouldn't be interested in such an investment myself, but should France get some air conditioning for their elderly first? Who sets the priorities for expenditures in the E.U. anyway?
Someday everyone will use Linux on an AMD processor, or will be running X on a Mac (whichever camp you happen to be in today), etc., etc., but until then "AMD Outperforms Intel" is going to be as ignored as "Linux is technically superior to Windows", and for the very same reasons.
Seems to me that the security lapse wasn't in the password, but the usage of that password. Again, isn't this EXACTLY what we are talking about here? Solutions being derived from problems that have nothing to do with the problem. That's what you are advocating. Is this getting through?
I'm using the same CAT5 that I installed in 1997 for my network. 'Course, I'm still at 100 Mb, but that's not too bad. What continual upgrades are being referred to here?
I don't disagree, but this isn't a counterpoint to what I am saying - I am constantly finding more and more new music, of many different styles to listen to - usually things that people I know recommend, and often due to recommendations on various services based on selections by people who have similar cases. Basically, what I'm trying to say here - listening to music you like doesn't get you stuck on the same music.
Personally, I listen to music I like. If I don't like it, I don't listen. If that means I happen to like the music of the latest "pop sensation", well, that's not a problem. So this idea of rejecting music that fits this profile? Not for me, and shame on you - if ya'all would just be true to what you like, then perhaps this whole thing would be less of a problem.
Wow, what crap. Apple as the center for innovation? Apple as the only "Stuff that matters."? I don't when the last time you looked at a Dell computer (since you seem to be focusing on them), but they fronted the wave on several trends:
1. LCD Monitors were available first with Dell (as part of a package);
2. Dropping the floppy drive;
3. Elimination of legacy peripheral connectivity and standardization on PCI, USB; etc., etc.
Anyway, I'm not trying to bash Apple here, just trying to inflict a little reality, perhaps, on the blind worship of the company.
Why, on Slashdot, everything Apple releases is big news, but nothing else is? I mean, I don't see articles very often about the next Intel processor, or Dell's new 25" flat screen monitor, or Gateway's new PC line. But if Apple comes out with a purple defribulator - WOW! LET'S ALL TROT OUT OUR PREJUDICES! Whoohoo!
Does the book ever mention that Larry Ellison has been extremely effective at providing token resistance to Microsoft? I, personally, wonder where his paychecks are really coming from...
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BURP! I agree whole-stomachly!
Sorry to hear it. But I do promise to do my best not to repeat that pattern. I mean, I posted to the other guy's comments before yours - I believe that was fair. I didn't try to refute his points - I'm not sure I understand them, and I'm sure I don't agree, but I'm not trying to argue, just trying to get SOME inkling of why people don't like this show, since I'm hardly unbiased.
Thank you. Exactly what I was hoping for - at least some reasons for not liking the show. I'll think on what you said.
Any chance in all hell you'd care to explain why you didn't like FireFly? That's all we want, some chance understanding...
Watch the DVDs carefully - as always, Joss and his writers had a lot of content that was there for faithful viewers - things that related to previous episodes. However, there was less of this, because things got edited out when the episodes were released to air out of order. So, double check that DVD - there is a lot of continuity, though they are necessarily on a "quest" that spans a season, or anything of that sort. It's less obvious, and more real.
Okay, I was trying not to get too involved in this topic, because it is so near and dear to my heart, and it hurts everytime I think about the fact that I will probably never see this television show again.
/.
To start, I'd like to say I agree with everything you said, eadint. Here's the problem. The people who are all the things you mentioned? These are the people watching television. These are probably the people that are posting on
I absolutely believe that Fox didn't want the show to succeed, and that they sabotaged it from the beginning. The problem is, we let them. They moved it around from time to time, from day to day, they didn't air a new episode for over a month, and didn't replay any episodes during that time, and the played everything out of order. But we didn't stick by our guns and watch the show. Okay, I did. But I couldn't get ANYONE ELSE to do the same. I did not succeed in enticing a single other viewer to the show. And so the ratings sucked, and the show was canceled. EVERY SHOW ON YOUR LIST WAS CANCELED DUE TO POOR RATINGS.
That said, I have to say I've learned one lesson, and am learning another:
1. Never watch new Fox television shows - they will only kill the ones I love; and
2. I've got to give shows a chance, and watch them, or I will never have entertainment that I like on TV again. And I must encourage others to do so also. Education is key.
#2 is really hard, and I'm not there yet with it, but I know it is true. So do you.
Anyway, hopefully this is food for thought. Don't forget - more people watch COPS than ever watched FireFly, and this is a travesty of the highest degree.
The rumors also say there is a movie in the works.
Actually, the software features have nothing to do with what was actually ruled upon today - the RIAA can still get your name and information if the ISP knows your IP address, they just have to file a lawsuit first.
So, this IS still useful.
I'm glad someone else noticed the "FireFly" style cinematography. Hope ya'all are enjoying the DVD right now like I am!
Sorry, again I'll be more clear. The affected regions in Germany and Italy that are being referred to enjoy the same weather conditions as those in France. I'm not arguing that it was the degree of change that did it, just that the death toll was excessive for a country that is supposedly as wealth as France (wealthy enough to consider the original proposition).
Okay, I'll go in another direction then, since I don't have time to do all the research and provide links, correlations, etc. Want to comment on the fact that Germany and Italy were under the exact same conditions and didn't have even a fraction of the number of deaths?
Actually, I did understand what you were saying, and I am stating an almost identical heat wave happened in Portland, OR, and less than 100 people died (probably a high figure, I'd have to look it up). Anyway, the whole community freaked over all the deaths, but that is less than 5% of the death toll in France. Understand why I see a correlation?
This has happened in the last ten years in Portland, OR, and I can tell you for a fact that this DID NOT HAPPEN here. The weather conditions, while slightly warmer, and a little less wet than Seattle, are still very moderate, and 90+ temperatures are rare, while 100+ are unheard of. So, no, it WOULDN'T be duplicated here.
I mean, not that I wouldn't be interested in such an investment myself, but should France get some air conditioning for their elderly first? Who sets the priorities for expenditures in the E.U. anyway?
Someday everyone will use Linux on an AMD processor, or will be running X on a Mac (whichever camp you happen to be in today), etc., etc., but until then "AMD Outperforms Intel" is going to be as ignored as "Linux is technically superior to Windows", and for the very same reasons.
Seems to me that the security lapse wasn't in the password, but the usage of that password. Again, isn't this EXACTLY what we are talking about here? Solutions being derived from problems that have nothing to do with the problem. That's what you are advocating. Is this getting through?
Thus, showing yet another example of the mindset that we are discussing. Good practice? But is it?
I hope the people who wrote this rather unfunny joke of a document are aware of how incredibly silly it is.
Otherwise, I might find myself feeling sad for them...
Flamebait, anyone?
I'm using the same CAT5 that I installed in 1997 for my network. 'Course, I'm still at 100 Mb, but that's not too bad. What continual upgrades are being referred to here?
I don't disagree, but this isn't a counterpoint to what I am saying - I am constantly finding more and more new music, of many different styles to listen to - usually things that people I know recommend, and often due to recommendations on various services based on selections by people who have similar cases. Basically, what I'm trying to say here - listening to music you like doesn't get you stuck on the same music.
Personally, I listen to music I like. If I don't like it, I don't listen. If that means I happen to like the music of the latest "pop sensation", well, that's not a problem. So this idea of rejecting music that fits this profile? Not for me, and shame on you - if ya'all would just be true to what you like, then perhaps this whole thing would be less of a problem.
Wow, what crap. Apple as the center for innovation? Apple as the only "Stuff that matters."? I don't when the last time you looked at a Dell computer (since you seem to be focusing on them), but they fronted the wave on several trends:
1. LCD Monitors were available first with Dell (as part of a package);
2. Dropping the floppy drive;
3. Elimination of legacy peripheral connectivity and standardization on PCI, USB; etc., etc.
Anyway, I'm not trying to bash Apple here, just trying to inflict a little reality, perhaps, on the blind worship of the company.
Why, on Slashdot, everything Apple releases is big news, but nothing else is? I mean, I don't see articles very often about the next Intel processor, or Dell's new 25" flat screen monitor, or Gateway's new PC line. But if Apple comes out with a purple defribulator - WOW! LET'S ALL TROT OUT OUR PREJUDICES! Whoohoo!
Does the book ever mention that Larry Ellison has been extremely effective at providing token resistance to Microsoft? I, personally, wonder where his paychecks are really coming from...