That's great and all, but how is a credit card company, or store, going to prove that an item was purchased with a credit card (stolen or not) that had "See ID" written on the back if they don't have the card?
All-in-all, the signature line is pointless. I'm guessing as to why we don't see more credit cards with photo ID's is because they are to expensive and to much of a hassle for both the credit card company and the card holder.
Considering, many business models, including MMORPG models, don't start to show a profit until at least the first or second year. What if the product fails meet the estimates of the business model or the sales lack? That's a pretty big risk to take by any would-be investor, especially on an MMORPG.
Okay, I think you missed my point. I never stated that he was a bad CEO. I was merely stating that he's not your conventional CEO, unlike the original poster would suggest.
I'm not trying to stand up for "Lunix". I applaud Bill Gates's business strategy. In fact, the "everything must be open source" freeks often annoy me.
It just seems to me that he does whatever the heck he wants, regardless of what other people, or even the government, say. I mean, he has the money to, so why not.
Feds: "Are you aware of any illegal file sharing going on around here?"
Me: "Nope" *clears playlist* "However, my roomate has been complaining about how slow his machine has been running lately. You might want to talk to him."
From ftc.gov...
Free reports will be phased in during a nine-month period, rolling from the West Coast to the East beginning December 1, 2004. Beginning September 1, 2005, free reports will be accessible to all Americans, regardless of where they live.
Consumers in the Western states -- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming -- can order their free reports beginning December 1, 2004.
Consumers in the Midwestern states -- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin -- can order their free reports beginning March 1, 2005.
Consumers in the Southern states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas -- can order their free reports beginning June 1, 2005.
Consumers in the Eastern states -- Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia -- the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories can order their free reports beginning September 1, 2005
The game had a "clunky" combat system, the interface seemed counter-intuitive, and was plagued with several bugs. Perhaps the game would have been better if they could have ironed these things out.
Actually, now that I think about it, as an RPG alone, the game was probably flawless. Therefore, the problem with that game was probably the fact that they _did_ use Valve's source engine.
Ohwell, I probably should have played it a bit more, but I the combat system is what drew me away from it.
Well, I guess it goes to say that, even though they used Valve's source engine (Half-Life 2), that gameplay and content are more important than graphics and cool physics.
The reason why they have a hard time getting ratings is because they're not popular with the general TV-watching public. For futher evidence, just look at the media frenzy over shows like Big Brother, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, etc...
I was thinking along the same lines. How many lower to middle class citizens have access to a broad band internet connection? And, even if they did, would they be downloading BG, Stargate, Enterprise, etc or would the opt for the type of programs you listed?
Okay, so I'm known for my bad jokes, my friends will say the same thing. I never really think that anyone will actually laugh at my jokes, unless the joke is so incredibly stupid that you have no choice but to laugh. Every once-and-awhile I'll impress even myself, but that's a rare occasion. Besides, your attempt to discredit me is faded by the fact that you are an "Anonymous Coward".
Banya- "Why do they call it ovaltine if the can is round, and the glass is round. Why not call it Roundtine?....That's GOLD Jerry! Gold!"
Perhaps their employee handbook states that all employees must initially approve all requests. Once they get the money, remove the invalid or faulty certificates.
Along the same lines as an insurance company that has a policy of rejecting all claims unless the person who filed the claim is very persitant.
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That's great and all, but how is a credit card company, or store, going to prove that an item was purchased with a credit card (stolen or not) that had "See ID" written on the back if they don't have the card?
All-in-all, the signature line is pointless. I'm guessing as to why we don't see more credit cards with photo ID's is because they are to expensive and to much of a hassle for both the credit card company and the card holder.
Considering, many business models, including MMORPG models, don't start to show a profit until at least the first or second year. What if the product fails meet the estimates of the business model or the sales lack? That's a pretty big risk to take by any would-be investor, especially on an MMORPG.
Okay, I think you missed my point. I never stated that he was a bad CEO. I was merely stating that he's not your conventional CEO, unlike the original poster would suggest.
I'm not trying to stand up for "Lunix". I applaud Bill Gates's business strategy. In fact, the "everything must be open source" freeks often annoy me.
It just seems to me that he does whatever the heck he wants, regardless of what other people, or even the government, say. I mean, he has the money to, so why not.
In other words, not Bill Gates
Haha, yeah... I can see it now..
Feds: "Are you aware of any illegal file sharing going on around here?"
Me: "Nope" *clears playlist* "However, my roomate has been complaining about how slow his machine has been running lately. You might want to talk to him."
I use my roomates machine to stream and store all of my music. He doesn't notice and it cost me no money.
Did I mention that he's not very computer literate?
I believe they are doing it in phases.
From ftc.gov...
Free reports will be phased in during a nine-month period, rolling from the West Coast to the East beginning December 1, 2004. Beginning September 1, 2005, free reports will be accessible to all Americans, regardless of where they live.
Consumers in the Western states -- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming -- can order their free reports beginning December 1, 2004.
Consumers in the Midwestern states -- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin -- can order their free reports beginning March 1, 2005.
Consumers in the Southern states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas -- can order their free reports beginning June 1, 2005.
Consumers in the Eastern states -- Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia -- the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories can order their free reports beginning September 1, 2005
I guess it's a good thing that I can get free credit reports from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies starting March 1st.
The game had a "clunky" combat system, the interface seemed counter-intuitive, and was plagued with several bugs. Perhaps the game would have been better if they could have ironed these things out.
Actually, now that I think about it, as an RPG alone, the game was probably flawless. Therefore, the problem with that game was probably the fact that they _did_ use Valve's source engine.
Ohwell, I probably should have played it a bit more, but I the combat system is what drew me away from it.
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Well, I guess it goes to say that, even though they used Valve's source engine (Half-Life 2), that gameplay and content are more important than graphics and cool physics.
The reason why they have a hard time getting ratings is because they're not popular with the general TV-watching public. For futher evidence, just look at the media frenzy over shows like Big Brother, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, etc...
I was thinking along the same lines. How many lower to middle class citizens have access to a broad band internet connection? And, even if they did, would they be downloading BG, Stargate, Enterprise, etc or would the opt for the type of programs you listed?
Okay, so I'm known for my bad jokes, my friends will say the same thing. I never really think that anyone will actually laugh at my jokes, unless the joke is so incredibly stupid that you have no choice but to laugh. Every once-and-awhile I'll impress even myself, but that's a rare occasion. Besides, your attempt to discredit me is faded by the fact that you are an "Anonymous Coward".
Banya- "Why do they call it ovaltine if the can is round, and the glass is round. Why not call it Roundtine?....That's GOLD Jerry! Gold!"
Dude you're getting a plasma!
Perhaps their employee handbook states that all employees must initially approve all requests. Once they get the money, remove the invalid or faulty certificates.
Along the same lines as an insurance company that has a policy of rejecting all claims unless the person who filed the claim is very persitant.
Yeah, I watched "The Rainmaker" over the weekend.
you were just reading bash.org weren't you?
Hmm, I figured it would be standard to pay the mechanic/tech in beer _after_ they finished the work.
Heck, I'd probably take the beer and run if someone decided to give it to me beforehand.
then perhaps the new generations won't be shoving democracy down other peoples throats... /trolling
Isn't this like a double negative? You install one virus on top of another virus (Windows) don't they cancel each other out??
... does this guy work for SCO?
Actually... I once had a girlfriend that used to get on games that I played online so she could talk to me.
Needless to say that relationship didn't last very long