How dare you group MF DOOM with this bullshit. "Nerdcore" is complete garbage, it might as well be genre fiction... It offends me as both a hiphop fan and a nerd.
1) the goverment is already mining both private and public databases
2) the goverment is already listening to all your phone conversations
3) the goverment is already reading all of your email
4) the goverment is already removing your civil rights
5) the goverment is already issuing goverment contracts based on political affiliations
6) the goverment is already about to issue a national id card that you won't be able to travel a public mode of transportation without
7) the goverment is already just an arm of the top 1/2 of 1% of the american earners
currently the goverment can;
a. hold you in prison without due process
b. deny you access to a lawyer
c. hold you in secret
d. issue search and arrest warrents via a secret court
e. torture you till you give them the information they seek
f. remove from this country and hold you on forgeign soils
So welcome Comrade Bushkie and just when you thought it was almost over they march out Jeb Bush!!!!
So much good insight and you fail to realize that horror stories of Stalin dont define Communism. Do you really think these kinds of things would be going on if.1% of the world population didn't control all of the resources? Capitalism is what keeps us in this shit...
This just in! 21,000,000 Million Richest people in the World suffer mysterious deaths... World economy unfazed.
Considering the fact that a few hundred people control the majority of the "wealth" on the planet, I think the consequences of 21mil of the richest people in the world dying would have a very substantial effect on the world economy.
yeah, because none of them are playing online poker, I'm sure.
LMAO. Point taken. We were both half-joking (I think), but seriously I used to play Project Entropia and there were 13-14yr old rich kids getting their parents to put hundreds even thousands of dollars into this game. I really don't think as many parents would put as much money into it if they knew their kid was playing online poker. Plus online poker sites at least SAY you have to be 18. PE allows 13 and up IIRC.
To say a service sucks, go ahead and cite things like low-resolution, klunky DRM, limited playback options, platform dependence, or anything like that. But don't complain that their either charging for it or showing ads.
What if they're charging a fee AND showing ads?:) I'd be OK with one or the other, but I don't know about both...
Perhaps next month slashdot will have exciting news about every new bangbus.com video... Or follow closely the movements of the latest additions to russianladies.com?
People say, "Oh, do you have a conspiracy theory, do you think people really gather together in a room and meet each other?" Certainly they meet all the time. They meet at the Bohemian Grove and the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. They meet at the Knickerbocker Club in New York. They meet at the White House. They meet at the Council on Foreign Relations. They meet at the Trilateral Commission and elsewhere. They're constantly meeting and confabulating, and selecting the right people for the right positions, the big policy-making positions in government. They're constantly setting up policies, what to do and how to do it and how this best protects the powers-that-be and the money-that-is. They don't rule entirely the way they would like to. If they ruled entirely as they'd like to, they would have wiped out social security twenty years ago. They still have to deal with the popular vote to some degree and these are precious democratic rights.
Interesting; my understanding is that expelling you would be illegal, so if they did, you could probably challenge it. What school was it, if you don't mind me asking?
I wonder how they would even know; it's not like the cops are going to notify universities of a conviction. And if I were the student, I certainly wouldn't bother:)
The school I'm talking about is Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). I obviously don't attend art school, or talk to many of the students, but I have heard of this policy from other graffiti writers. I found the CCAD Student Handbook here (PDF warning). The "Code of Conduct" included in this document includes a number of interesting bits (emphasis added at the end):
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The college expects students to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the high ideals and standards that CCAD
has set for its community and its students. Students who violate college policies, cause harm to others, commit criminal acts,
or engage in disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary sanctions by the institution.
The college also expects students to cooperate fully in any investigations initiated by the college. These investigations
include those initiated when a student is alleged to have violated college policies, disrupted college operations, caused harm
to others, committed criminal acts, engaged in disruptive behavior, or is witness to such acts. Notwithstanding the processes
set forth under "disciplinary procedures," if at any time a student, in the view of the college, does not fully cooperate with
any investigation listed above, the college reserves the right to immediately dismiss that student.
What Is Considered "Disruptive Behavior?"
Examples of disruptive behavior include:
* Dishonesty: cheating, plagiarizing, furnishing false information to the college, forgery, or the use of college
documents or identification to defraud
* Disruption of teaching, administration, or any other authorized college function
* Any criminal act, threats or implied threats of physical abuse, assault and battery, harassment of any kind (including sexual harassment), or any disruptive behavior on or off college premises
* Possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol or alcohol containers in residence halls or any location on campus
without proper authorization
* Attempted or actual theft, damage, or vandalism to the property of others, or to college property or property
under the control of the college
* Unauthorized entry into college facilities or unauthorized use of college property or the property of others
* Failure to comply with directions of college personnel acting in the performance of their duties, and/or failure to
identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so
* Violation of residency rules and regulations in college owned or controlled facilities
* Misuse of college computers and computer services such as the Internet in a manner not consistent with the college mission
* Unlawful use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or alcoholic
beverages on or off campus.
* Possession of any firearms, weapons, fireworks, explosives, ammunition, or abuse of flammable substance on
college property, or replicas of such items that may reasonably be mistaken for any items listed above.
* Behavior that is harmful to a student's own physical or mental well-being or that of another student
* Violation of any local, state, or federal criminal statutes
* Tampering with fire-safety equipment
Note: CCAD has a zero-tolerance policy on graffiti. Anyone participating in such activities on or off campus
will be subject to disciplinary action up to suspension or expulsion.
all the big problems in the country- from 9/11 to Katria relief- are the result of chaos, sloppiness and stupidity unguided by secret cabals or ninja assassins or Skull and Bones members.
[sarcasm]Yes it makes MUCH more sense that all these things happened by coincidence. You can call it "coincidence theory." None of the super-rich EVER work together to advance mutual interests.[/sarcasm]
This might be a good place to start getting a clue.
What business is it of their's what you do in your spare time? Their concern should be your education; nothing else.
I know of an art school here, that will expel you if you are convicted of graffitism (yes that's the name of the charge). I really don't know how to feel about this "rule." Should they have this authority? I'm a graffiti writer, and I also have a dislike for art schools (suprise!), and almost all of the people who attend them (I said almost). I could see this as good, in that annoying art school kids who write might get busted, lose their precious school, and either never write again or realize they ARE writers and maybe quit being so lame. However, I don't think it should matter what your criminal record is if you're PAYING to go to school. The school is obviously trying to send a strong message against this type of art, which is rather ironic:P
Whatever idiot modded this offtopic needs to RTFM. Offtopic != anything not directly related to TFA. It means posts that dont address the PARENT they are replying to. Thank you.
I have no problem, or sentiments against female users of the interweb. When they know more than you do in topics such as UNIX or Networking/Programming, etc that's when they become hard to handle.
The other day I saw a car with Ohio license plates "SU ROOT." There was a middle aged woman driving.
>The EULA, which you cited, is intentionally vague and misleading, and certainly does not absolve Sony of responsibility for the above problems caused by their SOFTWARE. Also, just because it's in the EULA, sorta(!), does not make it >legal. Sony is clearly being deceptive with these products and their EULA, and >there are laws on the books to protect consumers from such action.
The DMCA is deceptive and vague but yet it still stands. Welcome to law.
>Furthermore, it is not a safe bet to assume an EULA is a binding contract, there is precedent both ways on this, it depends on the EULA and the judge's opinion, and there are all kinds of laws regarding contract validity.
There is yes, but the EULA hasn't been truly tested, thus why it still stands. You know why? Because no one has the time and financial ability to go up against Microsoft, Sony, etc. So, regardless of YOUR opinion on the subject, you can certainly guarantee that this particular EULA will stand until another fails.
Why are you so vehemently opposed to the very IDEA that people could sue Sony? From reading your posts here, I'd guess you are insecure and you want everyone to just give up and feel as weak as you in the face of teh uber Sony...
The post I've quoted essentially says: "you dont have a case because legislation can be vague, and because you can't afford it." Neither of these two "points," has ANY bearing in the arguement over whether or not there is LEGAL justification for a suit. Please stop posting flamebait.
Half the people posting here need to read this reply and quit complaining because you didn't get what you wanted. I have never been in the # in question, but this kinda thing is common all over IRC.
Wow. I might not agree with you on every last thing, but then again who does. This is EXACTLY the type of community interaction someone in your position needs to be invloving themselves in to garner more real grassroots support. Thank you for your attention, your reply, and your hard work.
I don't know but if the DMCA doesn't settle well with you, don't vote for Florian because he's an outspoken proponent of the DMCA. He is against software patents, but he believes that video game makers should be able to control the experience and where and how the game is used, through technical means backed by the force of law.
An AC posted this just below your reply. I'm sure you're a VERY busy person, but would you mind addressing this issue here?
No, it sprang from the minds of people who could and did think it all the way through. These were evil people. People at the *AAs. People who hate the public domain, except insofar as it provides stories for Disney to remake and earn a fortune from, and despise fair use.
It was then passed into law by people unable or unwilling to think the thing all the way through. These were lazy or greedy people. Your elected representatives. People who care little for the public domain, and are really more interested in campaign contributions, and don't like fair use because of that bit about parody, because parody is usually aimed against politicians...
This should read: It was then passed into law by the good friends and business associates of the evil people mentioned above. =D
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How dare you group MF DOOM with this bullshit. "Nerdcore" is complete garbage, it might as well be genre fiction... It offends me as both a hiphop fan and a nerd.
This just in! 21,000,000 Million Richest people in the World suffer mysterious deaths... World economy unfazed.
Considering the fact that a few hundred people control the majority of the "wealth" on the planet, I think the consequences of 21mil of the richest people in the world dying would have a very substantial effect on the world economy.
>>Yeah and 13yr old kids in Iowa can play too :D
yeah, because none of them are playing online poker, I'm sure.
LMAO. Point taken. We were both half-joking (I think), but seriously I used to play Project Entropia and there were 13-14yr old rich kids getting their parents to put hundreds even thousands of dollars into this game. I really don't think as many parents would put as much money into it if they knew their kid was playing online poker. Plus online poker sites at least SAY you have to be 18. PE allows 13 and up IIRC.
It's a gambling system dressed in some livelier colors.
:D
Yeah and 13yr old kids in Iowa can play too
lmao @ god modding me flamebait :D cant post AC because of some idiot(s) on my subnet...
"When (your stupidity) dealt you a lemon, you make lemonade"
God == (your stupidity)
BAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA =D
To say a service sucks, go ahead and cite things like low-resolution, klunky DRM, limited playback options, platform dependence, or anything like that. But don't complain that their either charging for it or showing ads.
:) I'd be OK with one or the other, but I don't know about both...
What if they're charging a fee AND showing ads?
Perhaps next month slashdot will have exciting news about every new bangbus.com video... Or follow closely the movements of the latest additions to russianladies.com?
:D
Better than NY Times
I wonder how they would even know; it's not like the cops are going to notify universities of a conviction. And if I were the student, I certainly wouldn't bother
The school I'm talking about is Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). I obviously don't attend art school, or talk to many of the students, but I have heard of this policy from other graffiti writers. I found the CCAD Student Handbook here (PDF warning). The "Code of Conduct" included in this document includes a number of interesting bits (emphasis added at the end):
all the big problems in the country- from 9/11 to Katria relief- are the result of chaos, sloppiness and stupidity unguided by secret cabals or ninja assassins or Skull and Bones members.
[sarcasm]Yes it makes MUCH more sense that all these things happened by coincidence. You can call it "coincidence theory." None of the super-rich EVER work together to advance mutual interests.[/sarcasm]
This might be a good place to start getting a clue.
What business is it of their's what you do in your spare time? Their concern should be your education; nothing else.
:P
I know of an art school here, that will expel you if you are convicted of graffitism (yes that's the name of the charge). I really don't know how to feel about this "rule." Should they have this authority? I'm a graffiti writer, and I also have a dislike for art schools (suprise!), and almost all of the people who attend them (I said almost). I could see this as good, in that annoying art school kids who write might get busted, lose their precious school, and either never write again or realize they ARE writers and maybe quit being so lame. However, I don't think it should matter what your criminal record is if you're PAYING to go to school. The school is obviously trying to send a strong message against this type of art, which is rather ironic
He is responding to the parent. This is certainly flamebait, but NOT OFFTOPIC. RTFModeratorGuidlines.
Whatever idiot modded this offtopic needs to RTFM. Offtopic != anything not directly related to TFA. It means posts that dont address the PARENT they are replying to. Thank you.
I have no problem, or sentiments against female users of the interweb. When they know more than you do in topics such as UNIX or Networking/Programming, etc that's when they become hard to handle.
The other day I saw a car with Ohio license plates "SU ROOT." There was a middle aged woman driving.
to clarify: DMCA != EULA. Not enough money to sue != no legal basis to sue.
Why are you so vehemently opposed to the very IDEA that people could sue Sony? From reading your posts here, I'd guess you are insecure and you want everyone to just give up and feel as weak as you in the face of teh uber Sony...
The post I've quoted essentially says: "you dont have a case because legislation can be vague, and because you can't afford it." Neither of these two "points," has ANY bearing in the arguement over whether or not there is LEGAL justification for a suit. Please stop posting flamebait.
Half the people posting here need to read this reply and quit complaining because you didn't get what you wanted. I have never been in the # in question, but this kinda thing is common all over IRC.
In other news: Newspapers are killing trees!
Wow. I might not agree with you on every last thing, but then again who does. This is EXACTLY the type of community interaction someone in your position needs to be invloving themselves in to garner more real grassroots support. Thank you for your attention, your reply, and your hard work.
No, it sprang from the minds of people who could and did think it all the way through. These were evil people. People at the *AAs. People who hate the public domain, except insofar as it provides stories for Disney to remake and earn a fortune from, and despise fair use. It was then passed into law by people unable or unwilling to think the thing all the way through. These were lazy or greedy people. Your elected representatives. People who care little for the public domain, and are really more interested in campaign contributions, and don't like fair use because of that bit about parody, because parody is usually aimed against politicians...
This should read: It was then passed into law by the good friends and business associates of the evil people mentioned above. =D
McMicrosoft takes on McGoogle! What could be next in this crazy McWorld :)
Note that in the U.S. Navy, the actual rank and name tends to be "Seaman".
Which, of course, never leads to embarassing and uncomfortable remarks. I have a friend who used to be in the navy... his last name is Thrower.