Why should the Americans have all the fun?? Where does it say that they have a monopoly on perverted sex? It's a worldwide copyright orgy of joy and sadomasochism. Wheeee! Just be sure to keep the penicillin handy, if the stuff still works... Lots of nasty bugs out there...
Okay mods, do your stuff! Pegame duro! I'm getting excited already.
Oh. Do you think these laws were passed on their merits? Is there any evidence of that? What is the possible merit of extending copyright to 75 years after the creator is dead? Or DMCA? Do some research and prove him wrong if that's what you believe. There are some things that are fairly obvious in their own right. You're asking him to prove that the sky is blue or water is wet. And the mods get pretty defensive if anyone dares point out how ugly the truth really is when spelled out in an easy to understand fashion. So the bar is still fairly high.
You could say "...thanks to the invisible pink unicorns", but isn't the end result the same? These people are playing whack a mole, which is just as entertaining to watch as the content they produce.
Agreed. I think the big problem will be simple "corrosion" for lack of a better word. One bad cap, and poof. Surface mount components are a bit tricky to install with a 100 watt soldering iron. The really good news will come with desktop replicators where we can simply "print out" new hardware. Then we shall truly be "free at last" from the tyranny of the current situation. This will finally put the means of production in the hands of the people and the chains will fall away. I'm very optimistic that we are close to achieving that goal. The negative possibility is that of the powers that be will make a great attempt to restrict access to such equipment. The cool thing is that once it's out, there will be no stopping it.
I would buy it by the truckload if I had the money. I don't know how long it could sit before it corrodes away, but it sure will come in handy to insure that at my neighbors could have an affordable machine over the next decade at least. I would advise also that people stop buying the latest new gadget every week. This all really stinks for those who normally have no need to upgrade when the old stuff is working perfectly fine. Got a ten year old MMX machine that works perfectly with win98 and office 97. And these people are trying to break it by making all the new formats incompatible. At the same time, I think I'll take up the fine art of dumpster diving and continue to help people break away from Microsoft. Come to think of it, this really shouldn't an issue anymore. The Microsoft stranglehold is an irrational illusion, now that we have a viable alternative. Just need CAD and some games to keep gen-pop happy.
It's for the purpose of bonding, and I've allowed myself to be printed, because I understand the nature of the game, and I still would now. I sure would not give McDonalds, or say, a media production house or a newspaper(unless I was a heavy equipment operator) a sample for drug testing. In those cases, they have no business meddling in my personal life. And I would place strict controls on landlords who want personal financial information. The system is way too abusive in those cases of housing, where everybody needs a place to live. The landlords can work with month to month rentals with a pay as you go system. They should not be allowed to demand a year long lease with the unstable market we have now. I decide how intrusive people can be by choosing the type of work I take. I would hope that people would stand together to keep it under control. But usually that's not the case.
The hits just keep on comin'! Got some mods that should recuse themselves from Slashdot! Better yet from life on planet earth. Keep it up, you dopes! I could care less! A bunch of fools you are. Worthy of nothing but ridicule, and you will get the real karma hit when the time comes while I approach nirvana...I'll say hi to Kurt for ya. HAHAHAHAHA!!! You are pitiful, but I won't waste mine on you. I shall merely laugh and disparage you like you deserve, meanwhile I can continue to have friendly, relevant discussions with those who desire, instead of being a bunch of chickenshit idiots like you. So knock your selves out. I'm sure you're getting your rocks off with your little power trip there...Just keep your mess off the keyboard...you perverts!
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Please... Read up a little on the the subject of peptides. It will go a long way towards making your opinion a bit more valuable.
Well you seem to have a better grip on the matter than the others here. I'm afraid they are just toeing the line as presented by the mass media. But even the arch conservative radio personality, Paul Harvey, a great advocate of personal responsibility, recognized the possibility of something as simple an allergic reaction to sugar can (NOT necessarily did) cause tragedies such as the Columbine shootings. Most people, and I would include the ones who responded to my original post, are quick to dismiss the concept of temporary insanity, which is sad, because it does happen. And with all the chemicals in modern foods, anything can happen. Oh well, there's not much that can be said to them if they are not interested in studying the subject a little more closely. I believe I'll have another drink.
Jeeze! Somebody really needs to remove the moderators who lack a sense of humor. They contribute absolutely nothing to the forum. We're not operating heavy machinery here, folks. Get a grip, and learn how to laugh a little. Maybe they just need a little vacation or something. A little R&R with some good sex can do wonders for the soul. But they should lay off the testosterone for a while and restore some balance to their pitiful lives.
This is a given. Which is why I like, as you do, the net for its variety of sources. It helps to remove control of information from corp and gov't alike. You can be sure that the intentions of the corps are closely matched to the governments. It's always about money, power, and chicks. Both use the wild parties to grease the wheels of business. That's how "progress" is made...I mean profit. The corps use government to set the rules to create and maintain their power. Copyright is my favorite, and recently most blatant example. They need the military might, and the government, with the full support of the people, in "democratic" societies anyway, is happy to supply it at a "reasonable" cost. They go very much hand in hand. The British press is wonderful at suppling relatively unbiased news from around the world. At the same time we must recognize the British interests outside their borders is just as intense as the Americans. More so in the case of the Middle East. This whole Iraq thing is a huge "wag the dog" thing. I have doubts about their honesty at home, as referenced by the original link (I did link to something, right? Now I forget...looking at top of page,...Oh yes, cool). Many times you will usually get more accurate reporting from disinterested third parties from outside your borders where they can take the view from the outside looking in. I understand your view about the BBC, but as you said, you're seeing from an American POV. I would also be interested to hear a POV from, say, an African, Indian, or Chinese, for example. Of course they would need to live in both countries for some time. Please don't think I'm belittling your opinion by any means, I'm not. But I'm not any more mystified by the corp's position than I am by the government's. For me they are just two parts of the same thing. And for the most part, people seem to think this is just fine. Otherwise we would see a different power structure in place.
Personally, I think the BC has a little more integrity...
Believe me, it's the accent. They sound so authoritative and knowledgeable. I would rather have a love novel read to me with a French or Italian accent than German or Swedish. In French, I picture a beautiful young girl in a tiny bikini. In German, I picture my grandmother or Nurse Diesel. I don't dare think about how it would sound in Romanian. Which would you rather have beating and whipping you into submission while you're tied to the bed posts? I hope I made my case.
Who knows what kind of things get buried by corporations...
Yes, and who knows what secret laws we have on the books that make us all subject to arrest at any given moment. gov't = corp = gov't
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Everything you do, every desire you have is caused by genetics and environment. Can you show me absolute proof of a free will? Totally independent of what is going on in your brain? Net Geo put it best in the March 2005 cover story, "The mind is what the brain does." A quick glance just might help to slow your rush to judgement. For an added bonus, read up on how a simple change of diet is doing wonders for some autistic kids who are presently under the influence of dangerous drugs. I quickly lost my similar arrogant attitude when I just started skimming the subject. It becomes a matter of simple mechanics and chemistry, not some mystical spiritual "morality". You just might realize that your desires might not be your own, but merely a result of past experiences and how you were told to react, and of course your genetic disposition.
Oops, so very sorry. I thought you might consider other factors like brain chemistry, peptides, the influence one's surroundings has has on them, conditioning, etc. I can assure you that we're not in control as much as we think we are. I could just as easily blow them off as lazy bums, too, because I'm healthy, not easily subject to physical addictions, bla bla bla. But the fact is we are heavily influenced by these things. This whole "free will" thing isn't so cut and dry as you would like to think. It gives all the needed credence to the ever famous saying "Judge not!" I believe those are good words to live by.
Yeah well, It goes both ways. British press is not a whole lot different. But then they are under government control to an extent. Only slightly worse than the corporate control that American mass media is under. Or maybe not... Everybody is playing the same game. But that's the beauty of the internet. Censorship is a bit more difficult these days, only a bit mind you, but it all helps a little to bust down the walls.
I prefer the ThighMaster. The price is more within my range, and the look on peoples' faces when they see me bouncing up and down at my desk is priceless.
I know there's a oil shortage an' all, but let's throw a little gasoline on this bonfire for the homecoming queen:
Copyright, the new date rape drug of choice, AND it's totally legal! In fact it's mandatory! Ain't that nice? Oh yeah! Gotta get me some of that lovin'. Now, roll over, and take it like a man!
I mock you, and fart in your general direction. hahahahohohohehehe...I am the eggman, and... "I was the Walrus! PAUL wasn't the Walrus! I was just saying that to be nice, but I was actually the Walrus! Him and that RUBBISH he's been singing! Eastman was an ANIMAL!! A FUCKING STUPID MIDDLE-CLASS PIG!! I won't let fucking animals like that near me!! Yoko is a SUPREME INTELLECTUAL! I'll tell you why nobody likes her music--because she's a woman and she's Oriental, that's why! WHERE ARE YOU, MOTHER?! THEY'RE TRYING TO CRUCIFY ME!!"...thump...
Nah, I save that for the hookers. Wouldn't want people to think I'm weird. Don't want to catch anything either. I can't blame the mods too much. The truth is kinda ugly...and it does cause inflammation in some cases with those who are intolerant or allergic. All they're looking for is a pretty face, and a license from the Board of Health. Me, I just turn off the lights and pretend. It's all in the motion of the ocean, baby.
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Why should the Americans have all the fun?? Where does it say that they have a monopoly on perverted sex? It's a worldwide copyright orgy of joy and sadomasochism. Wheeee! Just be sure to keep the penicillin handy, if the stuff still works... Lots of nasty bugs out there...
Okay mods, do your stuff! Pegame duro! I'm getting excited already.
Oh. Do you think these laws were passed on their merits? Is there any evidence of that? What is the possible merit of extending copyright to 75 years after the creator is dead? Or DMCA? Do some research and prove him wrong if that's what you believe. There are some things that are fairly obvious in their own right. You're asking him to prove that the sky is blue or water is wet. And the mods get pretty defensive if anyone dares point out how ugly the truth really is when spelled out in an easy to understand fashion. So the bar is still fairly high.
You could say "...thanks to the invisible pink unicorns", but isn't the end result the same? These people are playing whack a mole, which is just as entertaining to watch as the content they produce.
Agreed. I think the big problem will be simple "corrosion" for lack of a better word. One bad cap, and poof. Surface mount components are a bit tricky to install with a 100 watt soldering iron. The really good news will come with desktop replicators where we can simply "print out" new hardware. Then we shall truly be "free at last" from the tyranny of the current situation. This will finally put the means of production in the hands of the people and the chains will fall away. I'm very optimistic that we are close to achieving that goal. The negative possibility is that of the powers that be will make a great attempt to restrict access to such equipment. The cool thing is that once it's out, there will be no stopping it.
when I park my car, I park next to the spot I want.
What's wrong with that? This way you don't have to lift your car up to see what(or who) you smashed.
I would buy it by the truckload if I had the money. I don't know how long it could sit before it corrodes away, but it sure will come in handy to insure that at my neighbors could have an affordable machine over the next decade at least. I would advise also that people stop buying the latest new gadget every week. This all really stinks for those who normally have no need to upgrade when the old stuff is working perfectly fine. Got a ten year old MMX machine that works perfectly with win98 and office 97. And these people are trying to break it by making all the new formats incompatible. At the same time, I think I'll take up the fine art of dumpster diving and continue to help people break away from Microsoft. Come to think of it, this really shouldn't an issue anymore. The Microsoft stranglehold is an irrational illusion, now that we have a viable alternative. Just need CAD and some games to keep gen-pop happy.
It's for the purpose of bonding, and I've allowed myself to be printed, because I understand the nature of the game, and I still would now. I sure would not give McDonalds, or say, a media production house or a newspaper(unless I was a heavy equipment operator) a sample for drug testing. In those cases, they have no business meddling in my personal life. And I would place strict controls on landlords who want personal financial information. The system is way too abusive in those cases of housing, where everybody needs a place to live. The landlords can work with month to month rentals with a pay as you go system. They should not be allowed to demand a year long lease with the unstable market we have now. I decide how intrusive people can be by choosing the type of work I take. I would hope that people would stand together to keep it under control. But usually that's not the case.
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The hits just keep on comin'! Got some mods that should recuse themselves from Slashdot! Better yet from life on planet earth. Keep it up, you dopes! I could care less! A bunch of fools you are. Worthy of nothing but ridicule, and you will get the real karma hit when the time comes while I approach nirvana...I'll say hi to Kurt for ya. HAHAHAHAHA!!! You are pitiful, but I won't waste mine on you. I shall merely laugh and disparage you like you deserve, meanwhile I can continue to have friendly, relevant discussions with those who desire, instead of being a bunch of chickenshit idiots like you. So knock your selves out. I'm sure you're getting your rocks off with your little power trip there...Just keep your mess off the keyboard...you perverts!
Please... Read up a little on the the subject of peptides. It will go a long way towards making your opinion a bit more valuable.
Well you seem to have a better grip on the matter than the others here. I'm afraid they are just toeing the line as presented by the mass media. But even the arch conservative radio personality, Paul Harvey, a great advocate of personal responsibility, recognized the possibility of something as simple an allergic reaction to sugar can (NOT necessarily did) cause tragedies such as the Columbine shootings. Most people, and I would include the ones who responded to my original post, are quick to dismiss the concept of temporary insanity, which is sad, because it does happen. And with all the chemicals in modern foods, anything can happen. Oh well, there's not much that can be said to them if they are not interested in studying the subject a little more closely. I believe I'll have another drink.
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Jeeze! Somebody really needs to remove the moderators who lack a sense of humor. They contribute absolutely nothing to the forum. We're not operating heavy machinery here, folks. Get a grip, and learn how to laugh a little. Maybe they just need a little vacation or something. A little R&R with some good sex can do wonders for the soul. But they should lay off the testosterone for a while and restore some balance to their pitiful lives.
Some people are taking me too seriously.
It's more about who's pocket the news is in.
This is a given. Which is why I like, as you do, the net for its variety of sources. It helps to remove control of information from corp and gov't alike. You can be sure that the intentions of the corps are closely matched to the governments. It's always about money, power, and chicks. Both use the wild parties to grease the wheels of business. That's how "progress" is made...I mean profit. The corps use government to set the rules to create and maintain their power. Copyright is my favorite, and recently most blatant example. They need the military might, and the government, with the full support of the people, in "democratic" societies anyway, is happy to supply it at a "reasonable" cost. They go very much hand in hand. The British press is wonderful at suppling relatively unbiased news from around the world. At the same time we must recognize the British interests outside their borders is just as intense as the Americans. More so in the case of the Middle East. This whole Iraq thing is a huge "wag the dog" thing. I have doubts about their honesty at home, as referenced by the original link (I did link to something, right? Now I forget...looking at top of page,...Oh yes, cool). Many times you will usually get more accurate reporting from disinterested third parties from outside your borders where they can take the view from the outside looking in. I understand your view about the BBC, but as you said, you're seeing from an American POV. I would also be interested to hear a POV from, say, an African, Indian, or Chinese, for example. Of course they would need to live in both countries for some time. Please don't think I'm belittling your opinion by any means, I'm not. But I'm not any more mystified by the corp's position than I am by the government's. For me they are just two parts of the same thing. And for the most part, people seem to think this is just fine. Otherwise we would see a different power structure in place.
Or shit from shinola?
Personally, I think the BC has a little more integrity...
Believe me, it's the accent. They sound so authoritative and knowledgeable. I would rather have a love novel read to me with a French or Italian accent than German or Swedish. In French, I picture a beautiful young girl in a tiny bikini. In German, I picture my grandmother or Nurse Diesel. I don't dare think about how it would sound in Romanian. Which would you rather have beating and whipping you into submission while you're tied to the bed posts? I hope I made my case.
Who knows what kind of things get buried by corporations...
Yes, and who knows what secret laws we have on the books that make us all subject to arrest at any given moment. gov't = corp = gov't
Everything you do, every desire you have is caused by genetics and environment. Can you show me absolute proof of a free will? Totally independent of what is going on in your brain? Net Geo put it best in the March 2005 cover story, "The mind is what the brain does." A quick glance just might help to slow your rush to judgement. For an added bonus, read up on how a simple change of diet is doing wonders for some autistic kids who are presently under the influence of dangerous drugs. I quickly lost my similar arrogant attitude when I just started skimming the subject. It becomes a matter of simple mechanics and chemistry, not some mystical spiritual "morality". You just might realize that your desires might not be your own, but merely a result of past experiences and how you were told to react, and of course your genetic disposition.
Oops, so very sorry. I thought you might consider other factors like brain chemistry, peptides, the influence one's surroundings has has on them, conditioning, etc. I can assure you that we're not in control as much as we think we are. I could just as easily blow them off as lazy bums, too, because I'm healthy, not easily subject to physical addictions, bla bla bla. But the fact is we are heavily influenced by these things. This whole "free will" thing isn't so cut and dry as you would like to think. It gives all the needed credence to the ever famous saying "Judge not!" I believe those are good words to live by.
Yeah well, It goes both ways. British press is not a whole lot different. But then they are under government control to an extent. Only slightly worse than the corporate control that American mass media is under. Or maybe not... Everybody is playing the same game. But that's the beauty of the internet. Censorship is a bit more difficult these days, only a bit mind you, but it all helps a little to bust down the walls.
I prefer the ThighMaster. The price is more within my range, and the look on peoples' faces when they see me bouncing up and down at my desk is priceless.
I guess you don't know much about genetics, do ya? :-)
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Is not Come out and fight like a man!* What are ya? Chicken?
*That is, when you're done exchanging...er...fluids.
Aah, but MY sig is on topic.
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Ooohh...James...
...it can also explain certain managers, certain HR people, the jerk on the freeway...
...and the one in the white house... and the war...Damn! It must be in the water.
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I know there's a oil shortage an' all, but let's throw a little gasoline on this bonfire for the homecoming queen:
Copyright, the new date rape drug of choice, AND it's totally legal! In fact it's mandatory! Ain't that nice? Oh yeah! Gotta get me some of that lovin'. Now, roll over, and take it like a man!
I mock you, and fart in your general direction. hahahahohohohehehe...I am the eggman, and... "I was the Walrus! PAUL wasn't the Walrus! I was just saying that to be nice, but I was actually the Walrus! Him and that RUBBISH he's been singing! Eastman was an ANIMAL!! A FUCKING STUPID MIDDLE-CLASS PIG!! I won't let fucking animals like that near me!! Yoko is a SUPREME INTELLECTUAL! I'll tell you why nobody likes her music--because she's a woman and she's Oriental, that's why! WHERE ARE YOU, MOTHER?! THEY'RE TRYING TO CRUCIFY ME!!"...thump...
...as for the neocon mods: screw them...
Nah, I save that for the hookers. Wouldn't want people to think I'm weird. Don't want to catch anything either. I can't blame the mods too much. The truth is kinda ugly...and it does cause inflammation in some cases with those who are intolerant or allergic. All they're looking for is a pretty face, and a license from the Board of Health. Me, I just turn off the lights and pretend. It's all in the motion of the ocean, baby.