The problem is one of your assumptions is that the writer of the joke is an elitist. My perception of intent isn't accurate at all times, as I'd assume is the case for most people, but judging from that joke alone I couldn't detect a hint of elitism. It may be that I don't assume that everyone trying to entertain others with humour, even at the expense of others, is merely trying to boost their ego.
Of course, my definition of elitism might differ to yours somehow, though I don't think it should be stretched to include anyone who doesn't share your particular opinion of what proper etiquette is.
From what I remember that prank was about pointing out the fact that airport security is not actually paying attention to the threats that they're supposedly protecting us from, if anything at all. Those names they used were even announced over the PA system without staff so much as batting an eyelid.
Am I the only one who sees the irony in using sarcasm to express how low-brow puns are?;)
Didn't rtfa but for at least that quoted sentence it was said that they appeared immune, not that they were immune. I'm sure they're well aware of the difference between first observations and actual results.
all software should have the exact same interface as every other in its own category. Editors, 3D modelling and animation software, you name it.
To adopt this kind of design policy we should dump KDE and GNOME right this second so we can focus on making an exact clone of the windows interface for unixes. After all, the people who already use the alternatives are only in the minority. It doesn't matter in the least if those users are forced to relearn everything at the expense of people who find it hard to learn how to use differing interfaces.
You know those times when you're reading something and have a double-take, then keep reading the same thing over and over because it feels like somehow you've forgotten how to understand words?
When they get gummed up it's simply a matter of poking a thin needle into the hole in the membrane and jiggling it a little. It's pretty tough material so it's hard to damage with such little force. Doing that brings them back to exactly the same sound before getting gummed up. With me this only ever happened if I was using the things for hours on end while cycling, or was experiencing the onset of an ear infection. It's not a frequent problem, and using headphones of any kind in those situations isn't going to be all that fun anyway.
As for having to stick them far into your ears, well I'm not sure if you're one of those people who is frightened of sticking the things into your ear canals or if you're just not using the right size plugs. If you're getting weak sound from them it's because you're not using a large enough plug. Anything less than a snug fit is going to sound too tinny, while using wider plugs will give more solid bass.
The show isn't just unintelligent, it borders on insulting. With Atlantis they've brought in an international team made up of people who speak a variety of languages. Sure, I can buy that. If you're travelling a few hojillion lightyears you're gonna want people from all over the world representing the international community. Of course you need to make a point of this during the show by having people talk in their native toungue. So we have a character cursing in Czech, then in the next scene we have another chatting with a ghoulish alien (belonging to a race that had apparently evolved from insects), in plain english!?
It isn't just that the scripts that are sloppy, it's like the concept behind the show was only an afterthought. Military dudes shooting at aliens is all we're meant to be interested in. Never mind that I don't even have to be paying attention to notice gaping plot-holes where writers have thrown science out the window. It's fiction, so that means they can stretch things a little and invent magic gizmos that can bend time or materialize fresh pretzels out of thin air, but there's still a point where things get a little too nutty. There's limits to how far you can stretch creative licence.
Shows like BSG, Firefly and even Farscape have shown that you can have outlandish plots without having to abandon all logic, so there's really no excuse.
I'm interested in what cost cutting measures you're implementing to achieve these rock-bottom prices. If I'm not mistaken opting for CentOS over this $0.10 per copy Linspire offer would already represent a savings of 90%.
In the USA, a "torch" is something that burns (e.g. oil-soaked rag or propane cutting torch), and a "light" is something that provides *gasp* light.
I'll admit that things like propane cutting torches skipped my mind, but they're still cutting torches. The fact that they cut isn't implicit unless you're in a situation where you're already talking about cutting something. In most cases being able to set things on fire with a torch is more a nifty side-effect than a primary use.
Something that might be related to this is the way that you guys tend to name things after what they do instead of what they are. For example you call thongs 'flip-flops', presumably because of the sound they make, and fringes 'bangs', which I imagine is because they bare a passing reseblance to a fireworks explosion or something. This might be why you think of torches only as burning tools, because they should only be able to 'torch' things.
It's understandable that words you use are going to seem more appropriate than words others do, but how's the word 'flashlight' any better? It's even a little misleading, the only time it flashes is when you rapidly flick the switch on and off.
A battery powered torch has basically the same function as an oil/gas lantern or a burning soaked rag wrapped around a stick. If I were to tell someone to "go fetch me a torch", that person could get anything that lights stuff up and I'd be a happy camper. By using the word 'torch' I'm only telling them "I need something to light stuff up", because most of the time that'd be the case. If it weren't I could easily go into detail. Asking for a flashlight on the other hand, that person might come back empty handed because they can't find something with a lightbulb. All because the only word I have to describe what I need is too specific.
you could set the sensitivity on these controllers very low and not to worry about knocking stuff off your desk. Unless you're playing in a really confined area you should be able to swing around enough for big movements and still have the precision for smaller ones when you need it.
And like the guy who wrote the article said, control was less jittery when he had his arms resting on his lap for support.
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The problem is one of your assumptions is that the writer of the joke is an elitist. My perception of intent isn't accurate at all times, as I'd assume is the case for most people, but judging from that joke alone I couldn't detect a hint of elitism. It may be that I don't assume that everyone trying to entertain others with humour, even at the expense of others, is merely trying to boost their ego.
Of course, my definition of elitism might differ to yours somehow, though I don't think it should be stretched to include anyone who doesn't share your particular opinion of what proper etiquette is.
Don't act like a cynical and presumptuous blowhard who presents his opinions as being morally absolute.
We don't like profit either.
From what I remember that prank was about pointing out the fact that airport security is not actually paying attention to the threats that they're supposedly protecting us from, if anything at all. Those names they used were even announced over the PA system without staff so much as batting an eyelid.
;)
Am I the only one who sees the irony in using sarcasm to express how low-brow puns are?
Never before have legal analogies been so scenic or tasty.
Didn't rtfa but for at least that quoted sentence it was said that they appeared immune, not that they were immune. I'm sure they're well aware of the difference between first observations and actual results.
The Nintendo Puu.
To adopt this kind of design policy we should dump KDE and GNOME right this second so we can focus on making an exact clone of the windows interface for unixes. After all, the people who already use the alternatives are only in the minority. It doesn't matter in the least if those users are forced to relearn everything at the expense of people who find it hard to learn how to use differing interfaces.
We must only accommodate the majority.
You know those times when you're reading something and have a double-take, then keep reading the same thing over and over because it feels like somehow you've forgotten how to understand words?
As for having to stick them far into your ears, well I'm not sure if you're one of those people who is frightened of sticking the things into your ear canals or if you're just not using the right size plugs. If you're getting weak sound from them it's because you're not using a large enough plug. Anything less than a snug fit is going to sound too tinny, while using wider plugs will give more solid bass.
Isn't modding a post about the redundancy of windows exploits as redundant in itself also redundant?
It isn't just that the scripts that are sloppy, it's like the concept behind the show was only an afterthought. Military dudes shooting at aliens is all we're meant to be interested in. Never mind that I don't even have to be paying attention to notice gaping plot-holes where writers have thrown science out the window. It's fiction, so that means they can stretch things a little and invent magic gizmos that can bend time or materialize fresh pretzels out of thin air, but there's still a point where things get a little too nutty. There's limits to how far you can stretch creative licence.
Shows like BSG, Firefly and even Farscape have shown that you can have outlandish plots without having to abandon all logic, so there's really no excuse.
1500 hundred miles without a peep
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The price of batteries alone
'Sentence fragment' is also a sentence fragment.
The fact that this comment was initially modded informative makes me wonder if there are people out there using blocks of cheddar as heatsinks.
I'm interested in what cost cutting measures you're implementing to achieve these rock-bottom prices. If I'm not mistaken opting for CentOS over this $0.10 per copy Linspire offer would already represent a savings of 90%.
read the new clause in TG Daily's EULA about agreeing to have its writers look at you in a creepy way.
Most parts of Queensland are probably nowhere near as muggy as i'd imagine Malaysia is.
I knew something was fishy when I saw the box was labelled "Humeurchip". Last time I buy off the back of a truck, that's for sure.
Something that might be related to this is the way that you guys tend to name things after what they do instead of what they are. For example you call thongs 'flip-flops', presumably because of the sound they make, and fringes 'bangs', which I imagine is because they bare a passing reseblance to a fireworks explosion or something. This might be why you think of torches only as burning tools, because they should only be able to 'torch' things.
It's understandable that words you use are going to seem more appropriate than words others do, but how's the word 'flashlight' any better? It's even a little misleading, the only time it flashes is when you rapidly flick the switch on and off.
A battery powered torch has basically the same function as an oil/gas lantern or a burning soaked rag wrapped around a stick. If I were to tell someone to "go fetch me a torch", that person could get anything that lights stuff up and I'd be a happy camper. By using the word 'torch' I'm only telling them "I need something to light stuff up", because most of the time that'd be the case. If it weren't I could easily go into detail. Asking for a flashlight on the other hand, that person might come back empty handed because they can't find something with a lightbulb. All because the only word I have to describe what I need is too specific.
Being general is sometimes better.
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Thanks for the warning, i'll try to avoid clicking on that link (as it appears to point directly to the Wiki in question!)
you could set the sensitivity on these controllers very low and not to worry about knocking stuff off your desk. Unless you're playing in a really confined area you should be able to swing around enough for big movements and still have the precision for smaller ones when you need it.
And like the guy who wrote the article said, control was less jittery when he had his arms resting on his lap for support.
$ gnome-session-remove nautilus; gnome-session-save
And for a much easier way to change your bg you can always use gnome-background-properties