The problem is not him, but what conditions allowed a vermin like him to arise.
Basically, the First Amendment.
You can say what you want. But you must bear the consequences. Its up to us (the Internet community) to provide those consequences.
Privacy is necessary exactly because of these trolls.
But sometimes the trolls hide behind privacy as well. In some cases with complete anonymity (as AC). At other times behind a pseudonym. AC is a tough call, because there are cases justifying complete anonymity. Pseudonyms are somewhat easier to deal with, as some (but not all) people value their online reputation.
Humans tend to conform to the desires of sociopaths instead of confront them, because natural selection did not historically favor humans who opposed sociopaths.
This is true. But this is why we have codes of honor (machismo, chivalry, etc.) in various societies. Courage, honor and a duty to defend the weak. Yes, these traditions were somewhat mysoginistic as well. But we can update them to suit modern society.
Natural selection dictates that we protect ourselves from harm. So we avoid violent sociopaths. Or leave them to law enforcement, the people who are paid to confront such threats counter to the laws of natural selection. But weev isn't a physically dangerous individual (unless he gets hold of a gun). So the nature of an on-line confrontation and resulting harm wouldn't be life threatening. So unless we want some institutionalized Internet police force to be imposed upon us, we need to face some risk and stand up to these sorts of threats to social order as individuals.
Or, like in medival times, a system of Internet 'knights' could arise to do battle with the trolls in exchange for public recognition and reward for their efforts.
A talent shared by other species (parrots, for example).
I wondered if the errant pings from MH370 that various navies were chasing might be immitations of the actual FDR sonar pinger made by some sea creatures. Dolphins (or something) hear the real pinger and then figure out that if they imitate the noise, people in ships will come over to 'play'.
They can't keep foreign nationals from working inside the same contractors' facilities as their DoD projects are being worked. Sure, its in the next cubicle over.
Gnome 3 may be great, but if they make an update to it and that breaks all the apps or components whose support groups can't keep up with releases, who cares?
Logically, this is the equivalent of invading a foreign country's territory and seizing property. Wouldn't this be considered an act of war?
By what authority can the FBI declare war on another nation without the consent, or at least consultation of Congress? And then there's the whole United Nations Charter (of which the USA is a signatory). Shouldn't such an activity be subject to the authority of the United nations Security Council?
These are STEM postdocs. They want to go into pure research, not grind out engineering and/or code. Yes, given a shortage of research jobs, they can be employed. But many employers don't want to deal with employees who think the work is beneath them and whowill leave once a research job opens up.
Possession of "child pornography" in itself is not a form of aggression
But it supports a process that, at its source, must exploit children (issues about loli cartoons aside). It supports a market where the production and dissemination is illegal.
When I worked for Boeing, they spun off their core engineering and manufacturing tasks involved with building airplanes faster than they scaled back their facilities group.
Medical school is all about knuckling down, cracking the books and doing the memorization. There will be problems with people who think they are too smart or creative to have to put up with the rigors of internship.
But, you see, she was from a *rural* area.
I don't know about medicine, but there are some companies (and schools) that like to work with people from rural, agricultural backgrounds. They have better work ethics, having to do chores on the farm as kids and work long hours for shitty wages*. I used to work for a company who hired engineers who were the first generation from their family to get off the farm and go to college. They tended to work harder for less pay and with less expectations of professional recognition with fewer complaints.
*The other side of this is what Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) called a technological savant. A person who was very capable within their field of study, but too stupid to compare two paychecks.
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The problem is not him, but what conditions allowed a vermin like him to arise.
Basically, the First Amendment.
You can say what you want. But you must bear the consequences. Its up to us (the Internet community) to provide those consequences.
Privacy is necessary exactly because of these trolls.
But sometimes the trolls hide behind privacy as well. In some cases with complete anonymity (as AC). At other times behind a pseudonym. AC is a tough call, because there are cases justifying complete anonymity. Pseudonyms are somewhat easier to deal with, as some (but not all) people value their online reputation.
Humans tend to conform to the desires of sociopaths instead of confront them, because natural selection did not historically favor humans who opposed sociopaths.
This is true. But this is why we have codes of honor (machismo, chivalry, etc.) in various societies. Courage, honor and a duty to defend the weak. Yes, these traditions were somewhat mysoginistic as well. But we can update them to suit modern society.
Natural selection dictates that we protect ourselves from harm. So we avoid violent sociopaths. Or leave them to law enforcement, the people who are paid to confront such threats counter to the laws of natural selection. But weev isn't a physically dangerous individual (unless he gets hold of a gun). So the nature of an on-line confrontation and resulting harm wouldn't be life threatening. So unless we want some institutionalized Internet police force to be imposed upon us, we need to face some risk and stand up to these sorts of threats to social order as individuals.
Or, like in medival times, a system of Internet 'knights' could arise to do battle with the trolls in exchange for public recognition and reward for their efforts.
Copyright infringement. I say we call out the lawyers.
the pen is mightier than the sword as they say.
A talent shared by other species (parrots, for example).
I wondered if the errant pings from MH370 that various navies were chasing might be immitations of the actual FDR sonar pinger made by some sea creatures. Dolphins (or something) hear the real pinger and then figure out that if they imitate the noise, people in ships will come over to 'play'.
A keyboard should be tough enough to beat a man to death with. And then use to write his obituary.
Yeah, right.
They can't keep foreign nationals from working inside the same contractors' facilities as their DoD projects are being worked. Sure, its in the next cubicle over.
Have they fixed it yet?
Gnome 3 may be great, but if they make an update to it and that breaks all the apps or components whose support groups can't keep up with releases, who cares?
Logically, this is the equivalent of invading a foreign country's territory and seizing property. Wouldn't this be considered an act of war?
By what authority can the FBI declare war on another nation without the consent, or at least consultation of Congress? And then there's the whole United Nations Charter (of which the USA is a signatory). Shouldn't such an activity be subject to the authority of the United nations Security Council?
I wouldn't be surprised if Ulbricht, upon losing his case in US court, appeals to the International Court of Justice
Yeah, but it's typically very wealthy people who are doing that.
Specifically, corporate "people". The kind you can't throw in prison anyway.
Because some knucle-draggers probably get confused by fuel consumption "low is better" and then see higher numbers (MPG) being called good.
Slashdot moderation is finally going to be fun!
These are STEM postdocs. They want to go into pure research, not grind out engineering and/or code. Yes, given a shortage of research jobs, they can be employed. But many employers don't want to deal with employees who think the work is beneath them and whowill leave once a research job opens up.
Can't tell you that. But we've bought 200 replacement pet canaries this year.
I'm out of mod points. But that deserves +1 Funny
Possession of "child pornography" in itself is not a form of aggression
But it supports a process that, at its source, must exploit children (issues about loli cartoons aside). It supports a market where the production and dissemination is illegal.
Give up your rights. Or else.
On the other hand:
Britons must accept a greater loss of digital freedoms in return for greater safety from serious criminals and terrorists.
Sounds more reasonable. Personally (although I'm not a Brit) I feel more than safe enough. Given this choice, I'd opt for more freedoms.
When I worked for Boeing, they spun off their core engineering and manufacturing tasks involved with building airplanes faster than they scaled back their facilities group.
Welcome to the club. Here's your name tag and membership card.
Medical school is all about knuckling down, cracking the books and doing the memorization. There will be problems with people who think they are too smart or creative to have to put up with the rigors of internship.
But, you see, she was from a *rural* area.
I don't know about medicine, but there are some companies (and schools) that like to work with people from rural, agricultural backgrounds. They have better work ethics, having to do chores on the farm as kids and work long hours for shitty wages*. I used to work for a company who hired engineers who were the first generation from their family to get off the farm and go to college. They tended to work harder for less pay and with less expectations of professional recognition with fewer complaints.
*The other side of this is what Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) called a technological savant. A person who was very capable within their field of study, but too stupid to compare two paychecks.
get laboratory mice to grip guns.
Hyper-intelligent pan-dimensional beings. So who is experimenting on whom?
"Please put down your weapon. You have 20 seconds to comply."
Right. And when consumer protection laws were enacted to prevent most of the heavy-handed marketing to children, cartoons made less economic sense.
Do you know what killed the quality animation?
Trey Parker and Matt Stone.