"In a game, the programmers have complete control over how people interact with each other because they define the world in which they interact."
Actually, even if we didn't set the rules of nature, we did create society. Human Society is an invention, or at least most of it. Not all the rules in society follow strictly the rules of nature. And yet, even when Society has sometimes a certain responsibility because of the way individuals were raised and grown up (socialization process), we still punish individually those who break the rules. And -here's the thing- we sometimes do punish them even when there are no clear rules about a certain something. We use judgement and set a jurisprudence, based not only on written laws but also on, let's say, natural rights. That's when common sense, moral, and general well-being is taken in account and a decision (to punish or not to punish) is made. EVEN WHEN -and I repeat- no clear rules are previously set. Because, you know, you can not ALWAYS THINK OF ALL THE POSIBILITIES. Not in real world, and certainly not in computer programs.
So just because of something can be done, it doesn't mean you can do it without getting a sanction. It's really that simple how society works.
Just because someone is 17, doesn't mean they don't know something is wrong and shouldn't be punished for it.
Erm... excuse me, but that's actually what it means to be under aged to the eyes of the justice.
I mean, he can tell good from bad and deserves to be punished (as he was). BUT it is asumed that at that age he doesn't really know the scope, extent and/or full consequences of his actions.
Justice, you know, is not meant to be the same as revenge or retaliation.
Look at how people reacted to finding out people they knew hadn't died in the tsunami - you'll find something very similar.
Of course, 100% human nature. And movie makers know this very well... they kill minor characters without any remorse, and the movie has "happy ending" even though the ONLY SURVIVORS are the Hero and His Girl.
I'm sorry, but you've got a TOTALLY REVERSED idea of what liberalism is. In 95% of the world, a liberal would be someone who wants the government as non-intrusive as possible.
"I think if your daughter or son was brutally raped and killed because a sex offender was allowed to leave early, you would want to throw away any tests that gives the opinion they might fix themselves."
The thing is, the idea of justice is not necessarily bound to the victim's or his relatives' wishes, because, you know, chances are they could be a little BIASED. It's justice, not revenge, what society needs.
Why does society punish? For revenge? Or for self protection?
I think the goal is to rehabilitate the individual for him to become a useful member of society.
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Mmm... The Ardennes would be more correct ;-)
Will I get (-1, Correctness Nazi) or something?
"...it is working, and is not being abused..."
For now.
The truth... is we don't trust you "americans" anymore. Too much power in the hands of too few people. Corruption is just a matter of time.
"...starting sentences in the subject line and finishing them in the body is annoying. Just so you know."
Just because you think so?
"...give me one good reason it is ethical under any circumstances to profit from causing others to suffer..."
Ehm... because the law obliges you to? (The very same law that is intended to seek the common good, the welfare of the species)
"...That doesn't make it right or moral, just business."
Morality is present in all human activities.
Business is a human activity.
So, i don't get your point...
I've been to that site. It doesn't say anything. It looks like a blog. I couldn't tell, really, because it's ugly. And it doesn't say anything.
Where do i download the .rpm from?
"In a game, the programmers have complete control over how people interact with each other because they define the world in which they interact."
Actually, even if we didn't set the rules of nature, we did create society. Human Society is an invention, or at least most of it. Not all the rules in society follow strictly the rules of nature. And yet, even when Society has sometimes a certain responsibility because of the way individuals were raised and grown up (socialization process), we still punish individually those who break the rules. And -here's the thing- we sometimes do punish them even when there are no clear rules about a certain something. We use judgement and set a jurisprudence, based not only on written laws but also on, let's say, natural rights. That's when common sense, moral, and general well-being is taken in account and a decision (to punish or not to punish) is made. EVEN WHEN -and I repeat- no clear rules are previously set. Because, you know, you can not ALWAYS THINK OF ALL THE POSIBILITIES. Not in real world, and certainly not in computer programs.
So just because of something can be done, it doesn't mean you can do it without getting a sanction. It's really that simple how society works.
"...I think it's a dead project."
Of course it is. They get money from oracle for keeping it oracle-dependent.
This really sounds like a flamebait, but anyway, here you are:
OpenCRX.
What's wrong with the freaking flash interface? You are like MORE OF A MAN because you work your way around those nasty flash interfaces?
Just because someone is 17, doesn't mean they don't know something is wrong and shouldn't be punished for it.
Erm... excuse me, but that's actually what it means to be under aged to the eyes of the justice.
I mean, he can tell good from bad and deserves to be punished (as he was). BUT it is asumed that at that age he doesn't really know the scope, extent and/or full consequences of his actions.
Justice, you know, is not meant to be the same as revenge or retaliation.
There is no maturing of the species. There is only the maturing of a person.
I strongly disagree... the Society as a system is much more than the sum of its parts, and certainly evolves in time.
"It is now generally accepted everywhere that a billion is a 1,000 million, not a 1,000,000 million."
Eehm... since when exactly USA = everywhere?
Look at how people reacted to finding out people they knew hadn't died in the tsunami - you'll find something very similar.
Of course, 100% human nature. And movie makers know this very well... they kill minor characters without any remorse, and the movie has "happy ending" even though the ONLY SURVIVORS are the Hero and His Girl.
...it's a MOVING Space Station!!
I'm sorry, but you've got a TOTALLY REVERSED idea of what liberalism is. In 95% of the world, a liberal would be someone who wants the government as non-intrusive as possible.
"I think if your daughter or son was brutally raped and killed because a sex offender was allowed to leave early, you would want to throw away any tests that gives the opinion they might fix themselves."
The thing is, the idea of justice is not necessarily bound to the victim's or his relatives' wishes, because, you know, chances are they could be a little BIASED. It's justice, not revenge, what society needs.
How can the first post be redundant?!?!
It was just punished for being simple... and not posted by the *moderator*.
Shouldn't this be known, from now on, as Moore's Theory?
What's the difference, anyway?
Let me guess: You do complain constantly about dupes!
...Frank Abagnale for check fraud detection at the FBI?
Oh, wait...
Listen the guy and LEARN something you moron.
You there are no conjugal visits in US prisons? Man, that's cruel!
Why does society punish? For revenge? Or for self protection?
I think the goal is to rehabilitate the individual for him to become a useful member of society.