I'm not pissed off about it and I'm an American (or a US citizen for you "sensitive PC" types). If the cost of doing business in the US is too high, then it makes sense not to do business there. I am curious about what Professional Indemnity Insurance is needed by a Software Publisher, does the GP's company produce software for SCADA systems or medical systems?
I don't get that one either. In the case of teabagging, it's definitely better to be the "er" than the "ee". Then there's Douchebagging, which I just don't want to go into right now (if ever).
As much as I wanted to like DAoC, I just couldn't get past the poor graphics. Too bad Mythic/EA/Bioware/whoever hasn't seriously improved them. DAoC and Warhammer Online could have been serious competitors to WOW, but Mythic just didn't put enough into either one.
Because you implied that their wealth isn't benefiting society at all, which is ridiculous. In fact what your idea would encourage is people keeping their wealth off the books, which is only easy if it's in the form of cash or precious metals, in which case it does do absolutely nothing.
Oddly enough, that's what's currently happening. Anyone who does have cash is holding on to it or investing in gold.
Intent - what bullshit. It doesn't matter what the intent was, it's the end result that should be punished. Evil, crazy, stupid, or just clumsy, they should be sent to a cold islands and not bother civilization any more. Evil or crazy on one island; stupid or clumsy on the other.
I'm missing something here; how do the blind and leaglly blind use computers with video as the primary means of presenting information to the user? Wouldn't CAPTCHAs be the least of their problems? Can they be made much larger and an audio component improved?
I can see where CAPTCHAs will have to be changed as the populations of Japan, Europe, and the US get old.
Isn't that like saying you only would give your employee's Honda Civics to drive [which has the highest rate of theft in the US], and refuse to let them use their personal Maserati to make deliveries because it might get stolen?
Yes. Honda Civics are far cheaper and faster to replace if one gets stolen, as well as cheaper to repair and insure. I doubt the employee with a stolen or damaged Maserati would fully accept the replacement or repair costs or get the vehicle repaired or replaced as rapidly as I can issue another Civic from the delivery fleet.
Actually, you are being conspiratorial. You didn't cite any references; which places did you read this and what evidence do they have? You then made an allegation concerning a high profile disaster. So, you're being alarmist also.
The more accurate translation is - "The Imam said this regime occupying Jerusalem must vanish from the page of time."
The closest analogy I can think of is the "dustbin of history". In either case, it means that someone or something isn't a concern any more. Either it no longer exists or is no longer relevant. I agree that the statement isn't as militant as "wipe of the map", but it's still threatening.
OK, if the point is to get work done, then jddorian (the original submitter) should meet with the IT department and explain to them what he needs and how he went about setting it up. That at least puts the onus on the IT department for providing the requested service or explaining why they can't do it.
The attitude of "default no" at least keeps organizations from making serious mistakes. IT drug deals and one offs are a recipe for disaster since issues such as security and support are usually ignored, until something goes terribly wrong that is.
I agree that's true, but there are countries that have infrastructure and services but make very few scientific advancements. There must be other factors.
Chatting with a bot and pretending it's your girlfriend has got to be the saddest case of self-delusion I've ever heard of.
What about chatting with your girlfriend and pretending it's a bot?:-)
That would have kept me interested in some of the women I've dated. A shallow, self absorbed bitch is a lot more interesting when you think of her as a Turing test.
I agree, that was an amazing turn of discussion points. Better yet, it didn't involve Godwin's Law. Adding "cowboy" in there just put it over the top; I give it a 9.9!
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I'm not pissed off about it and I'm an American (or a US citizen for you "sensitive PC" types). If the cost of doing business in the US is too high, then it makes sense not to do business there. I am curious about what Professional Indemnity Insurance is needed by a Software Publisher, does the GP's company produce software for SCADA systems or medical systems?
I don't get that one either. In the case of teabagging, it's definitely better to be the "er" than the "ee". Then there's Douchebagging, which I just don't want to go into right now (if ever).
As much as I wanted to like DAoC, I just couldn't get past the poor graphics. Too bad Mythic/EA/Bioware/whoever hasn't seriously improved them. DAoC and Warhammer Online could have been serious competitors to WOW, but Mythic just didn't put enough into either one.
We're talking about research into people with mental disorder here, not a new friday night drama series.
You're right, it's more reality TV.
Because you implied that their wealth isn't benefiting society at all, which is ridiculous. In fact what your idea would encourage is people keeping their wealth off the books, which is only easy if it's in the form of cash or precious metals, in which case it does do absolutely nothing.
Oddly enough, that's what's currently happening. Anyone who does have cash is holding on to it or investing in gold.
I'd also like to know who's donating to his campaigns since that is an elected office.
So, if I play a recording of white noise or different ambient noises, how well will this work?
Even better, a recording of a muezzin's call to prayer.
Intent - what bullshit. It doesn't matter what the intent was, it's the end result that should be punished. Evil, crazy, stupid, or just clumsy, they should be sent to a cold islands and not bother civilization any more. Evil or crazy on one island; stupid or clumsy on the other.
Yes, I'd like to erase the memory of what I saw when I clicked on that goatse link.
I'm missing something here; how do the blind and leaglly blind use computers with video as the primary means of presenting information to the user? Wouldn't CAPTCHAs be the least of their problems? Can they be made much larger and an audio component improved?
I can see where CAPTCHAs will have to be changed as the populations of Japan, Europe, and the US get old.
Maybe he is. I don't see any evidence either way.
Isn't that like saying you only would give your employee's Honda Civics to drive [which has the highest rate of theft in the US], and refuse to let them use their personal Maserati to make deliveries because it might get stolen?
Yes. Honda Civics are far cheaper and faster to replace if one gets stolen, as well as cheaper to repair and insure. I doubt the employee with a stolen or damaged Maserati would fully accept the replacement or repair costs or get the vehicle repaired or replaced as rapidly as I can issue another Civic from the delivery fleet.
Oh crap, that means I have personal responsibility and freedom? It's just so much easier to not have to think of the consequences of my actions.
A bell just tolled outside my hotel here in Japan (it's 4 PM) and I nearly crapped myself until I realized I have 2 hours to go.
The turtles will take care of that.
It's called "hubris".
Actually, you are being conspiratorial. You didn't cite any references; which places did you read this and what evidence do they have? You then made an allegation concerning a high profile disaster. So, you're being alarmist also.
The more accurate translation is -
"The Imam said this regime occupying Jerusalem must vanish from the page of time."
The closest analogy I can think of is the "dustbin of history". In either case, it means that someone or something isn't a concern any more. Either it no longer exists or is no longer relevant. I agree that the statement isn't as militant as "wipe of the map", but it's still threatening.
OK, if the point is to get work done, then jddorian (the original submitter) should meet with the IT department and explain to them what he needs and how he went about setting it up. That at least puts the onus on the IT department for providing the requested service or explaining why they can't do it.
The attitude of "default no" at least keeps organizations from making serious mistakes. IT drug deals and one offs are a recipe for disaster since issues such as security and support are usually ignored, until something goes terribly wrong that is.
I agree that's true, but there are countries that have infrastructure and services but make very few scientific advancements. There must be other factors.
So it's only a matter of infrastructure and basic services? I have to disagree if that is your supposition. I agree that it is a factor.
...When the rest of the world has the same tools and conditions, invariably they will start to come to par with us...
Which conditions exactly? Do you mean just economic?
Of all the porn acts I've seen, a woman fellating a strap-on being worn by another woman is one that makes the least sense. Who's that arousing?
The guys watching.
What about chatting with your girlfriend and pretending it's a bot? :-)
That would have kept me interested in some of the women I've dated. A shallow, self absorbed bitch is a lot more interesting when you think of her as a Turing test.
I agree, that was an amazing turn of discussion points. Better yet, it didn't involve Godwin's Law. Adding "cowboy" in there just put it over the top; I give it a 9.9!
Nuke it from orbit; It's the only way to be sure.