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  1. Re:Unstoppable on A Review of Nanotech's Future · · Score: 1

    "Unfortunately some people are simply bloody morons"
    How very true. Your post supports your argument. Filled with fabrications and crap.

  2. Re:Homograph attacks might bite us all on Microsoft Advises to Type in URLs Rather than Click · · Score: 1

    Your point is what?
    A general block would be to prevent spoofing with non-Latin chars, so you seem to be arguing that, *despite the spoofing danger*, you want to be able to mix language symbols in the domain.
    To what end, other than personal satisfaction?
    There are some things we don't need because they facilitate bad or criminal behavior. Mixing language chars in order to decieve someone, we can live without IMO. Unless you can show a good cause to keep them anyway.

  3. Re:Fair and Balanced. on BBC Buys Google News Keywords In Kelly Case · · Score: 1

    1. No, when they kill civilians indescriminatly, they are called terrorists.
    2. No, when they blow up the OK building, or bomb PP, they are called terrorists.
    Just waving guns and quoting some old book doesn't cut it in either case.

  4. Re:BBC integrity? WHHAAAAAA! on BBC Buys Google News Keywords In Kelly Case · · Score: 1

    No, it is not; and no, it does not.
    Terrorism is the use of terror. It will not work against a competent army, only against civilians.

  5. Re:I hope Israel drives out the Pali scum forever. on BBC Buys Google News Keywords In Kelly Case · · Score: 1

    Right. And the prehistoric vulture-worshipers were there before them. So what?
    Keep fighting the wars of thousands of years ago and you'll keep their mentality too.
    "most of the heart of the Arab world was once Jewish"
    You apparently have no problem in making false statements. Back it up with links to good documentation.

  6. Re: "Black" reporter on BBC Buys Google News Keywords In Kelly Case · · Score: 1

    In this instance, that implication would be correct.
    This particular reported was being sheltered by the editor because of his race. That makes it relevant.
    If you asked your question, the answer would have to be preceeded by "Which reporter?"
    Don't take my word for it. There are a number of good dissections of what went on at NYT.

  7. Re:Bah on BBC Buys Google News Keywords In Kelly Case · · Score: 1
    Falsifying the quotes or facts of a story makes the story *inacurrate*. Gilligan was known for this, especially concerning Iraq.

    Those who have a conspiracy theory about the death of Dr.Kelly at the hands of the gov need also consider the theory of his death at Gilligan's hands.

    Same evidence. None.

  8. Re:whatever happened to on Student Fights University Over Plagiarism-Detector · · Score: 1

    In full effect here. The student is innocent until a plagerism is caught, showing guilt. Your point?

  9. Re:Standard operating procedure on Student Fights University Over Plagiarism-Detector · · Score: 1
    If students regularly cheat in written exams, it's a good sign that the exams are pointless. The proper response is to ask "why are students so unmotivated that they don't bother to make an original contribution", not "how can we catch and punish the bastards one more time."

    Sadly it's always simpler to turn complex questions into easy "wrong and right" issues.

    Can you say ironic?

  10. Re:Why should the student bear the burden? on Student Fights University Over Plagiarism-Detector · · Score: 1
    The "teacher/official should be the one paying". And pass on the cost to the student, just like books, paper, pencils......

    'Grading and detection'. Which are paid for by the student.

    'their students are not trustworthy' Since students cheat, they're not trustworthy. Merely checking for plagerism is assumption of guilt by default.

    'attempting to fail' All grades are an attempt to pass/fail. You would do what, let them go their merry way with no indication that they learned, did not learn, cheated? Shame on you for not understanding what teaching is.

  11. Re:As a professor.... on Student Fights University Over Plagiarism-Detector · · Score: 1

    Bullshit. First, the professor has chosen his method of detecting cheating. If it is personal perusal, fine; if it is automated, fine. The student is charged for anything that pertains to the class, moot. Second, you appear to have a low view of humans. If I think you are pompous, will you act pompous? *You* may believe 'that if you expect certain behavior' you get it, but that is only *your* opinion. I don't think an honest person would cheat because anti-cheating (like a professor hand-checking a paper) it in effect. It *is* pervasive. Where is your head?

  12. Re:Let the Christian trolls roll on New Theory on Water Strider Propulsion · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    That's because scientists who are Christians do not rely on "poof". And, Christians who are scientists usually DO believe in evolution. Only a few don't.

  13. Re:Asian Giant Water Strider on New Theory on Water Strider Propulsion · · Score: 1

    Yep. The prey on smaller insects that fall on the water surface. If you have a 1/2" strider, give it a surface of about 4'sq. Put a lid on the tank, they can fly.

  14. Re:Questionable on There Is No Single Instant In Time · · Score: 1

    I agree wish your conclusions. Would not a granular space accomplish the same thing, and with much less problems?

  15. PO Mistake on Patent Granted for Ethical AI · · Score: 1

    Highly abstract, he really says nothing about how to *do* anything. He should have a copyright instead.

  16. Re:Absolutely bizarre on Patent Granted for Ethical AI · · Score: 1

    His titles all start with "A Revolution in Family Values" or "The Ultimate Guide to Family Values". Folks, this is just another end-run by the ultra-right Christian assholes who are busy screwing up society for all of us. My guess is no one will *wish* to use his ethical chart. They'll no doubt have a better version of their own.

  17. Re:here we go again on Patent Granted for Ethical AI · · Score: 1

    No. Just don't use his ethical connections.

  18. Re:Fat Chance on Microsoft to Clean Up Code · · Score: 1

    Half a decade? Jeezuz. That's been known for what, 35 years?

  19. Re:Nucular? on Nucular Hydrogen Economy · · Score: 1

    "literally thousands of tons of hot waste" Not true.

  20. Re:How about go through proper channels? on Blow the Whistle, Lose Your Job? · · Score: 1

    "Finally, here's a little exercise for you." None of which is done at the business place. That's a bullshit argument. The machine belongs to the company, not you. Your time for those eight hours belong to the company, not you. When you communicate on their dime, it should be for that dime, not your personal self.

  21. Re:Technology is never dangerous on Nanotechnology: Nanoscale Particles A Health Hazard? · · Score: 1

    Right. So let's continue using coal. Oh, yeah. Carbon emissions, acid rain, heat dumping, chat disposal. Ever so much better. Right. So let's use dams. Oh, yeah. River blockage, flooding, bursting dangers. Ever so much better. Right. So let's burn wood. Oh, yeah. Deforestation, carbon emissions, heat dumping, ash disposal. Ever so much better. Right. So let's....... let's...... Lack of tech is more dangerous, nimrod.

  22. Pink Floyd on Photographer Fired For Digitally Altering Photo · · Score: 1

    Why the comment about trusting the government when the story is not about the government?

  23. Esteem on Cheating Online Gamers · · Score: 1

    At first I thought, "What a sad state to get your ego boosted by cheating at a virtual game". Then I though, "What a sadder state to hold those who do in high regard". Cheating is the automatic admission that you are not competent.

  24. Re:mainframes.. on Mainframe Operators Needed · · Score: 1

    What makes you think mainframes are all "50 year old stuff"? When you purposefully ignore a given arena, it is no wonder you don't know what's going on inside it.

  25. Re:mainframes.. on Mainframe Operators Needed · · Score: 1

    The acronyms you used indicate you are behind the times.