Good point, and there's already a whole science devoted to this. I'm not sure how to mitigate it - even an independent organization that writes the questions would be subject to bias or bribery. We already see mass media using leading questions like this, so it makes sense that the government would do the same thing...
Unfortunately, we couldn't trust our government to post the real results, much less make the voting process secure enough to avoid virtual ballot-stuffing. Not that it'd matter, since our representatives seem pretty content to vote completely opposite any form of public opinion...
Regular Joes who carry are actually on average much better shots than the cops. We're also statistically less likely to commit a crime than a police officer, and all the other firearm carriers I've met have a much better understanding of their state laws than the police (at least in the areas of law that have come up during conversations with police).
Same here - I almost never answer, because I don't like talking on the phone. It's an imprecise method of communication that allows you no time to think / double-check your responses.
That's the beauty of crowd-sourced labels like "Cyberpunk" - they mean whatever *we say* they mean:) Yeah, the lead character's last name isn't Protagonist, he doesn't know kung-fu, and his consciousness is firmly rooted in his own entirely-flesh-and-blood body, but it has the same feel somehow. I like it.
I'm waiting for the other two parts before I decide to donate. I probably will, though - it's one of the best "libre" films I've seen so far, though perhaps I'm a bit biased towards dystopian cyberpunk:D
Yes, but that's no reason to accept the status quo. Here's a quick hyperbole mixed with Godwin's Law: If I shot you in the face, it's fine because it was worse in Nazi Germany - they'd shoot you in the back.
Many airports have been "randomly" pulling people from the metal-detector lines and telling them they have to go through the x-ray scanners. People are not given a choice - they can either go through the scanner, or get hit with a 10,000 lawsuit if they leave the airport.
Library books don't wear out, either - if a page gets damaged in one copy, the library scans and prints that page from another copy, then pastes it into the damaged book. The only limit is the hassle required.
Restoring damaged pages from a digital repository of page scans is a logical step
Printing replacement copies from a digital repository of ebooks is a logical step from that
Loaning out ebooks from the digital repository is a logical step from THAT.
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I'll be sure to let NBC know that their pro A/V studios are a niche market...
I hate to tell you this, but the southern US *is* black - at least the majority are, especially in urban centers.
Good point, and there's already a whole science devoted to this. I'm not sure how to mitigate it - even an independent organization that writes the questions would be subject to bias or bribery. We already see mass media using leading questions like this, so it makes sense that the government would do the same thing...
Unfortunately, we couldn't trust our government to post the real results, much less make the voting process secure enough to avoid virtual ballot-stuffing. Not that it'd matter, since our representatives seem pretty content to vote completely opposite any form of public opinion...
Regular Joes who carry are actually on average much better shots than the cops. We're also statistically less likely to commit a crime than a police officer, and all the other firearm carriers I've met have a much better understanding of their state laws than the police (at least in the areas of law that have come up during conversations with police).
Or until the DRM decides otherwise.
I would buy a phone for this.
and then weld the holodeck doors shut.
Troll.
Same here - I almost never answer, because I don't like talking on the phone. It's an imprecise method of communication that allows you no time to think / double-check your responses.
If the subscription includes a free iPad, sign me up!
That's the beauty of crowd-sourced labels like "Cyberpunk" - they mean whatever *we say* they mean :) Yeah, the lead character's last name isn't Protagonist, he doesn't know kung-fu, and his consciousness is firmly rooted in his own entirely-flesh-and-blood body, but it has the same feel somehow. I like it.
The pace is on par with A Clockwork Orange. I'm beginning to think it's just an inevitable part of the genre.
I'm waiting for the other two parts before I decide to donate. I probably will, though - it's one of the best "libre" films I've seen so far, though perhaps I'm a bit biased towards dystopian cyberpunk :D
I think he's just mad because "Dumb Jack" is infringing on the trademark this guy took out on his own name.
I wish I had welding equipment and a decent workshop. I thought I should also mention that your website needs a facelift.
Well, that certainly illustrates the diversity of the word...
Lead the way, O fearless leader...
Yes, but that's no reason to accept the status quo. Here's a quick hyperbole mixed with Godwin's Law: If I shot you in the face, it's fine because it was worse in Nazi Germany - they'd shoot you in the back.
Many airports have been "randomly" pulling people from the metal-detector lines and telling them they have to go through the x-ray scanners. People are not given a choice - they can either go through the scanner, or get hit with a 10,000 lawsuit if they leave the airport.
Hey, AC, didn't I see you posting pro-Obama rants during the last election?
Because, of course, it's turtles all the way down.
Not that a user number that high is really worth saving...
Restoring damaged pages from a digital repository of page scans is a logical step
Printing replacement copies from a digital repository of ebooks is a logical step from that
Loaning out ebooks from the digital repository is a logical step from THAT.
Cross your heart and hope to die, stick a needle in your eye.