I didn't say it should, I said it was acceptable if it did.
Public transport - when done well, like in some major cities around the world - is simply a better (as in quicker, more convenient) mode of transport than private, so there's no reason that the cost of that "service" not reflect its true value.
If the value - as captured by the cost of an individual operating his own vehicle for the same journey - is X, then why shouldn't the same journey via public transport be approx. X ? Of course, I expect it to be less, possibly significantly less, but, it seems like the market is capturing the value by way of the price of an individual's private journey, and I can't see a valid reason for that value not being reflected in the price of a ticket on public transit, especially if the public transit systems costs are justifiably similar.
I also live in an expensive German city, and pay about 40,000 Euros in income taxes (plus at least another 15K in VAT on purchases) - so, your 10K in taxes feels like a joke to me.
I'm not suggesting that public transport "needs to yield a profit", only that it is totally acceptable that it might cost nearly as much as private transport - why shouldn't it, you are being transported the same distance (the same "work" is being done). I am also not suggesting that it *should* cost as much, only that it is acceptable that it *could* cost as much. In fact, I expect economies of scale would result in a lower cost - but, that is a separate issue.
You're totally deluded if you think your water, schools and swimming pools are operating at cost - these are very heavily tax payer subsidized services - remember who pays those taxes - you and I do (and apparently I pay a lot more than you)
Well, Gee, Public transit works in lots of other major cities in the world, and works well. In fact in many of the bigger cities in Europe, Japan, and China owning a car is entirely unnecessary (actually a nuisance) due to the excellent public transit.
What seems to be the case in NYC is that the program is not only being mismanaged, but, the fares are too low. The Article says they're considering raising the basic rate by 25 cents, to 3.00. That's ridiculously cheap - and doesn't reflect the actual cost of travel by private vehicle for the same journey which would be at least double that amount.
There's zero reason for a good public transit system to not cost virtually equivalent price to private transit in a large city. In any large city, public transit systems *should* get you to your destination significantly quicker than private vehicles - if it doesn't, the system should be changed so that it does. That makes the cost benefit ratio right.
1. The temporary "fix" for this is to delete the Google News app, and simply bookmark Google News in your browser (or even create a shortcut from your home screen)
2. This *smacks* of conspiracy - between the Goog and the Service Providers. Knowingly consuming bandwidth that people are paying for.
Yeah, most (85% maybe) meetings would be better as e-mails - just disseminate the information. Some meetings are productive- good managers make productive meetings. Most meetings are shit - bad managers (at least 75% of all managers) have crap meetings. Where's the news ?
P. B. Lecavalier • 7 days ago I wrote a detailed comment demonstrating how this "award-winning" author has seemingly no idea of what he's talking about. It was swiftly deleted. Fine. I'll leave you with your spectacle of illusions.
I think the only two purposes that a battery serves is power shaping, and storage for when the sun isn't shining.
The Tesla Power Wall, for example, can hold enough charge (and be fully charged during daylight hours at most habited latitudes) for single family house's needs over-night (the basics anyway) , as well as charge a vehicle for typical commute distances.
Need for more power - probably, during colder months at higher latitudes. Probably NOT at lower latitudes all year, unless you are one of those ass-hats who cools your house below 20C in the summer, and heats above 23C in the winter.
If they told the whole story (all the facts), there would be no point in the article.
Agreed, the fact that Tesla lost a class action suit is newsworthy, but, not many people would be interested in it unless it looks like Tesla did something horribly wrong (it's not clear to me how 'wrong' it is to sell a product that has incomplete functionality, then upgrade it later, as long as the purchaser is made aware of that)
Indeed: This is not the Tesla FUD you are looking for, move along.
I gotta say, though; my local Italian restaurant is really outstanding, Lugano for €3,00/250ml. A beautiful Appasionante for a few cents more. Homemade everything, .
Unfortunately I'm a little too old for the 20-something waitress, Maria, with the perfect Italian bumm.
I used to have a 3 digit UID, but forgot my original login credentials. Of course that immediately corresponds with me posting anonymous or just not having time for/. for years.
I'd have to have access to the username for users around the 300-400 mark to find my original name. Could have been any of 20 or so aliases I used until I settled on a basic 3 or 4.
They were also involved in selling sub-prime mortgage backed investment vehicles - in fact, theirs was named "The Worst" (it was also a tiny offering).
So, yes, they made of profit on both sides of the game. BUT, to be fair, they paid back all their TARP with interest.
I hate Goldman Sucks as much as anyone - having worked there for a short period in the late 1990s - but, let's keep the facts straight.
"...Dallas Mavericks will accept bitcoin and Ethereum as a method to pay for tickets starting next season. Even if the tech investor doesn't fully believe in cryptocurrency, he's clearly willing to try to profit off it..."
He doesn't have to hold the currency longer than a few seconds. So, he doesn't have to "believe in it" at all.
I generally agree with this. Having encountered an annoying feature associated with DVD playback, I downloaded the Kodi code, and was appalled at how amateurish it was. Really I am amazed it works.
I'll try it again - maybe - once some extremely ambitious team decides to rewrite the front end as a state machine, which is what all UIs are ( at least should be), and the core team realize some kind of coding standard especially with respect to what is configuration and where it's stored.
Don't get me started on trying to unravel the mess that they call configuration.
Slashdot Mirror
Not to mention that response speed in humans is *significantly* slower than that of microchips.
That's about 688,331 cubic meters, or...
11,628,410,000 Imperial Teaspoons
I didn't say it should, I said it was acceptable if it did.
Public transport - when done well, like in some major cities around the world - is simply a better (as in quicker, more convenient) mode of transport than private, so there's no reason that the cost of that "service" not reflect its true value.
If the value - as captured by the cost of an individual operating his own vehicle for the same journey - is X, then why shouldn't the same journey via public transport be approx. X ? Of course, I expect it to be less, possibly significantly less, but, it seems like the market is capturing the value by way of the price of an individual's private journey, and I can't see a valid reason for that value not being reflected in the price of a ticket on public transit, especially if the public transit systems costs are justifiably similar.
I also live in an expensive German city, and pay about 40,000 Euros in income taxes (plus at least another 15K in VAT on purchases) - so, your 10K in taxes feels like a joke to me.
I'm not suggesting that public transport "needs to yield a profit", only that it is totally acceptable that it might cost nearly as much as private transport - why shouldn't it, you are being transported the same distance (the same "work" is being done). I am also not suggesting that it *should* cost as much, only that it is acceptable that it *could* cost as much. In fact, I expect economies of scale would result in a lower cost - but, that is a separate issue.
You're totally deluded if you think your water, schools and swimming pools are operating at cost - these are very heavily tax payer subsidized services - remember who pays those taxes - you and I do (and apparently I pay a lot more than you)
Well, Gee, Public transit works in lots of other major cities in the world, and works well. In fact in many of the bigger cities in Europe, Japan, and China owning a car is entirely unnecessary (actually a nuisance) due to the excellent public transit.
What seems to be the case in NYC is that the program is not only being mismanaged, but, the fares are too low. The Article says they're considering raising the basic rate by 25 cents, to 3.00. That's ridiculously cheap - and doesn't reflect the actual cost of travel by private vehicle for the same journey which would be at least double that amount.
There's zero reason for a good public transit system to not cost virtually equivalent price to private transit in a large city. In any large city, public transit systems *should* get you to your destination significantly quicker than private vehicles - if it doesn't, the system should be changed so that it does. That makes the cost benefit ratio right.
Gentrification: Turning a slum into a desirable area one house at a time.
1. The temporary "fix" for this is to delete the Google News app, and simply bookmark Google News in your browser (or even create a shortcut from your home screen)
2. This *smacks* of conspiracy - between the Goog and the Service Providers. Knowingly consuming bandwidth that people are paying for.
Yeah, most (85% maybe) meetings would be better as e-mails - just disseminate the information.
Some meetings are productive- good managers make productive meetings.
Most meetings are shit - bad managers (at least 75% of all managers) have crap meetings.
Where's the news ?
From the comments sections:
P. B. Lecavalier • 7 days ago
I wrote a detailed comment demonstrating how this "award-winning" author has seemingly no idea of what he's talking about. It was swiftly deleted. Fine. I'll leave you with your spectacle of illusions.
Make it illegal to cool a public place below 25C (78F), or warm it above 20C (68F).
This would apply to hotel spaces, restaurants, office buildings, etc.
Too often I walk into restaurants, of other spaces in the summer and actually feel cold, or in the winter, immediately way too warm.
I have frequently checked the thermostat in restaurants, or retail shops and found many, many of them set to 18C in summer, or above 23 in winter.
There's no excuse for that.
I think the only two purposes that a battery serves is power shaping, and storage for when the sun isn't shining.
The Tesla Power Wall, for example, can hold enough charge (and be fully charged during daylight hours at most habited latitudes) for single family house's needs over-night (the basics anyway) , as well as charge a vehicle for typical commute distances.
Need for more power - probably, during colder months at higher latitudes. Probably NOT at lower latitudes all year, unless you are one of those ass-hats who cools your house below 20C in the summer, and heats above 23C in the winter.
If they told the whole story (all the facts), there would be no point in the article.
Agreed, the fact that Tesla lost a class action suit is newsworthy, but, not many people would be interested in it unless it looks like Tesla did something horribly wrong (it's not clear to me how 'wrong' it is to sell a product that has incomplete functionality, then upgrade it later, as long as the purchaser is made aware of that)
Indeed:
This is not the Tesla FUD you are looking for, move along.
incredible
Jeeeesuuz,
Time for a nap
Listen people,
Love, love, love.
Be excellent,
Relax
I gotta say, though; my local Italian restaurant is really outstanding, Lugano for €3,00 /250ml. A beautiful Appasionante for a few cents more. Homemade everything, .
Unfortunately I'm a little too old for the 20-something waitress, Maria, with the perfect Italian bumm.
Shame
Not sure why I commented on this. I guess I should cut down on the red wine at lunch time on Friday
I used to have a 3 digit UID, but forgot my original login credentials. Of course that immediately corresponds with me posting anonymous or just not having time for /. for years.
.
I'd have to have access to the username for users around the 300-400 mark to find my original name. Could have been any of 20 or so aliases I used until I settled on a basic 3 or 4
"There's a shortage of talent in tech"
Untrue. There's a shortage of talent willing to work for wages that don't recognize their talent.
", so we need to figure out how to get more skilled people into the field."
Pay them according to their talent.
" Women are severely under-represented "
citation please.
"and no, it's not because they're just not as good at it."
Maybe women aren't as interested in the field, and find other fields more rewarding.
" The number of female CS graduates has been dropping since the 80s when I graduated. Why? "
Women (in general) aren't interested in the subject.
"Are the women of today genetically less capable of grasping code than the women of 30 years ago? "
No.
"Nonsense."
This describes pretty much everything you wrote.
Well, almost right.
They were also involved in selling sub-prime mortgage backed investment vehicles - in fact, theirs was named "The Worst" (it was also a tiny offering).
So, yes, they made of profit on both sides of the game. BUT, to be fair, they paid back all their TARP with interest.
I hate Goldman Sucks as much as anyone - having worked there for a short period in the late 1990s - but, let's keep the facts straight.
But...It's not brain surgery is it ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNPmhBl-8I
"...Dallas Mavericks will accept bitcoin and Ethereum as a method to pay for tickets starting next season. Even if the tech investor doesn't fully believe in cryptocurrency, he's clearly willing to try to profit off it..."
He doesn't have to hold the currency longer than a few seconds. So, he doesn't have to "believe in it" at all.
I generally agree with this. Having encountered an annoying feature associated with DVD playback, I downloaded the Kodi code, and was appalled at how amateurish it was. Really I am amazed it works.
I'll try it again - maybe - once some extremely ambitious team decides to rewrite the front end as a state machine, which is what all UIs are ( at least should be), and the core team realize some kind of coding standard especially with respect to what is configuration and where it's stored.
Don't get me started on trying to unravel the mess that they call configuration.
Buried somewhere deep in all those words is a thought trying desperately to get out.
Awesome !