Aircraft electrics have been WiFi/phone safe for decades, if they weren't then every lightning bolt with 100 miles would be a threat.
The reasons for not allowing those things aren't to do with safety.
In fact, it has precisely everything to do with safety.
A pilot once told me that while most electronic equipment doesn't interfere with the plane's systems, it prevents a passenger from devoting immediate and full attention to emergency protocol during the most dangerous times in the flight: takeoff and landing.
In the event of an emergency during takeoff and landing (which are statistically most likely), the flight crew needs everyone's attention to ensure the emergency is handled readily.
That, according to a commercial pilot, is the reason we must switch off portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
Why can't people accept that maybe for whatever reason... finger twitching might not appeal to most women.
I don't know, but I think "finger twitching" appeals to most women, whether they admit it in public or not.
There are many fields of game development that could and should probably be covered by the IATSE.
Audio editing and sound design (an area especially close to me) is one. Union sound editors are covered in a contract when they work for TV and Film hiring union labor.
As yet, there is no union for game audio editors and sound designers. Should it fall under Local 700? Or should there be a new union of Interactive Entertainment Employees? I don't know, really... just pay me for what I do. And well, please.
... but I think I speak for myself (a sound designer) and most other developers when I say:
WHERE IS MY F'N RED CARPET!?!? WHERE IS MY DOM P!?!?
Although games have come as close as ever to rivaling box office sales, developers are still second class citizens; underpaid and underappreciated. Oh, except for that "awards show" on Spike TV. Thanks a whole bunch.
Maybe I'm bitter, but I think that even though we do what we love, we could still use a little compensation. I'm not saying I want to be famous... just live like it.
... the practice of accepting money in exchange for your name on a building or the rampant nepotism and admission of high-donation family members seems strangely ethical to the administration. Go figure.
The CHALLENGE rating system is very subjective, yes. But don't you trust that your "super gamer" has the experience necessary to accurately describe and rate other elements of the game? Graphics, audio, gameplay and overall value for example?
I myself am an avid gamer and seem to have had an inordinately difficult time with Prince of Persia 2. Why? I couldn't tell you. But I can tell you about the stunning look and feel of the game, the great style and sound fx or the ease of combat. Though I rate the game personally challenging, I think there's more to it than that.
Long story short: challenge is extremely subjective and probably should be overlooked when reading a review. Decide for yourself, I say.
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... so, it's not long before I have a taxi cab that turns into a giant robot with the voice of Casey Kasem at the touch of a button? I have been waiting for this day for so long.
Exactly, Cap. Hard frikkin work.
As a gigging musician for more than 5 years, I have spent some months playing 6 - 8 shows all over the northeast. Sometimes it was New York on a Friday, Boston on Saturday and New Hampshire on Sunday for a total net of: NOTHING!
You have to bust your ass as a touring act to build up a dedicated following. And usually, the grueling schedule and anti-climax of playing to near empty rooms your first time in a new market will weed out the artists not cut out for it.
In any event, it's a new game these days. But one thing holds true: if you're selling something, make it the best damn thing on the market, otherwise no one will care about you at all. That goes for your music, your merchandise and your performance. There ARE still ways to make money as a musician... just use your f'n head. And don't trust Lawyers.;)
Okay, just to play Devil's Advocate for a moment (no, NOT the pinball game)... I think the old addage holds true - especially for the internet and online commerce:
There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!
The money to support freeware and fast sites and great content has to come from somewhere, does it not? While we (as people reading/. posts) as a group probably know how to find ways around actually paying for things, there is a whole majority of internet users who are finding the internet either through actual cash, adware, spyware or whatever.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not in support of Gator and other spyware programs (evil f**kers), but how do YOU propose we keep eating for free?
Are you serous about this statement? While it makes for nice reading in a quippy sort of way, I don't think it's entirely true.
Giving kids the environment to act as an outlaw has gone a long way towards preventing Columbine-like disasters. Come on, it's also FUN to do things in games you would never think of doing in RL. It's not just outlaw kids who play outlaw games. It's good natured kids who have pent up issues, too.;)
The truth is, most kids inherently know the difference between right and wrong and can draw that line when it comes to making reality-based decisions. However, I DO support the games rating system and the right of the state to enforce it.
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Aircraft electrics have been WiFi/phone safe for decades, if they weren't then every lightning bolt with 100 miles would be a threat.
The reasons for not allowing those things aren't to do with safety.
In fact, it has precisely everything to do with safety.
A pilot once told me that while most electronic equipment doesn't interfere with the plane's systems, it prevents a passenger from devoting immediate and full attention to emergency protocol during the most dangerous times in the flight: takeoff and landing.
In the event of an emergency during takeoff and landing (which are statistically most likely), the flight crew needs everyone's attention to ensure the emergency is handled readily.
That, according to a commercial pilot, is the reason we must switch off portable electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
Seriously. All students, please report to the battle room; or play more Modern Warfare.
... but you, sir [points to Dvorak], are a penis.
Why can't people accept that maybe for whatever reason ... finger twitching might not appeal to most women.
I don't know, but I think "finger twitching" appeals to most women, whether they admit it in public or not.
There are many fields of game development that could and should probably be covered by the IATSE. Audio editing and sound design (an area especially close to me) is one. Union sound editors are covered in a contract when they work for TV and Film hiring union labor. As yet, there is no union for game audio editors and sound designers. Should it fall under Local 700? Or should there be a new union of Interactive Entertainment Employees? I don't know, really ... just pay me for what I do. And well, please.
... but I think I speak for myself (a sound designer) and most other developers when I say: WHERE IS MY F'N RED CARPET!?!? WHERE IS MY DOM P!?!? Although games have come as close as ever to rivaling box office sales, developers are still second class citizens; underpaid and underappreciated. Oh, except for that "awards show" on Spike TV. Thanks a whole bunch. Maybe I'm bitter, but I think that even though we do what we love, we could still use a little compensation. I'm not saying I want to be famous ... just live like it.
... the practice of accepting money in exchange for your name on a building or the rampant nepotism and admission of high-donation family members seems strangely ethical to the administration. Go figure.
The CHALLENGE rating system is very subjective, yes. But don't you trust that your "super gamer" has the experience necessary to accurately describe and rate other elements of the game? Graphics, audio, gameplay and overall value for example? I myself am an avid gamer and seem to have had an inordinately difficult time with Prince of Persia 2. Why? I couldn't tell you. But I can tell you about the stunning look and feel of the game, the great style and sound fx or the ease of combat. Though I rate the game personally challenging, I think there's more to it than that. Long story short: challenge is extremely subjective and probably should be overlooked when reading a review. Decide for yourself, I say.
... so, it's not long before I have a taxi cab that turns into a giant robot with the voice of Casey Kasem at the touch of a button? I have been waiting for this day for so long.
Exactly, Cap. Hard frikkin work. As a gigging musician for more than 5 years, I have spent some months playing 6 - 8 shows all over the northeast. Sometimes it was New York on a Friday, Boston on Saturday and New Hampshire on Sunday for a total net of: NOTHING! You have to bust your ass as a touring act to build up a dedicated following. And usually, the grueling schedule and anti-climax of playing to near empty rooms your first time in a new market will weed out the artists not cut out for it. In any event, it's a new game these days. But one thing holds true: if you're selling something, make it the best damn thing on the market, otherwise no one will care about you at all. That goes for your music, your merchandise and your performance. There ARE still ways to make money as a musician ... just use your f'n head. And don't trust Lawyers. ;)
...internet users who are finding the internet either through... Excuse me. I meant FUNDING the internet.
Okay, just to play Devil's Advocate for a moment (no, NOT the pinball game) ... I think the old addage holds true - especially for the internet and online commerce:
/. posts) as a group probably know how to find ways around actually paying for things, there is a whole majority of internet users who are finding the internet either through actual cash, adware, spyware or whatever.
There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!
The money to support freeware and fast sites and great content has to come from somewhere, does it not? While we (as people reading
Don't get me wrong, I'm not in support of Gator and other spyware programs (evil f**kers), but how do YOU propose we keep eating for free?
I guess not. I will refrain from theorizing without basis. Thanks.
Sorry ... now that I'm out of my coffee-less daze, I see. Didn't mean to jump. Still, it's a nice quip.
Are you serous about this statement? While it makes for nice reading in a quippy sort of way, I don't think it's entirely true.
;)
Giving kids the environment to act as an outlaw has gone a long way towards preventing Columbine-like disasters. Come on, it's also FUN to do things in games you would never think of doing in RL. It's not just outlaw kids who play outlaw games. It's good natured kids who have pent up issues, too.
The truth is, most kids inherently know the difference between right and wrong and can draw that line when it comes to making reality-based decisions. However, I DO support the games rating system and the right of the state to enforce it.
Discuss if you will...