> > 4) Since there's no reason for them to need to send it > out *not* through the ISP as a relay host, the majority > of these users are spammers or just ignorant. In the first > case, it's good to block them. In the second, maybe > they will get a clue. >
There are literally *hundreds* of legitimate reasons why someone would choose to NOT use their provider as an email relay... most of which have already been mentioned here so I shant repeat them.
Unfortunately, Time Warner / RoadRunner's idea of "business class" is somewhat of a joke (at least in Austin, that is). And... even though there are providers other than RR on TW's network (i.e. EarthLink)... they are *not* allowed to sell static IP (since RR wants that all to themselves)
That's actually a rather recent thing at Walmart. IIRC, for many years almost *all* of Walmart's prices ended in.96... I assume so they could continue to get away with saying "We Sell for Less" while Target and KMart were selling the same product for $x.99.
An MPAA rating of PG has no age restrictions. The rating is merely a suggestion to parents.
Now, if you're saying that the German film distribution industry does not forward the ratings on American files (which are duely rated), that's one thing.
OTOH, if you're simply saying that you neglected to understand that rating system and failed to properly determine the appropriateness of this film for your child... then it is you and you alone who have shirked your responsibility as a parent.
Actually... AFAIK, Nissan Corporation has always been Nissan. They merely sold their products under the Datsun name in the west... since they feared the Nissan name wouldn't sit too well with Americans that remembered what Nissan built for Emperial Japan during WWII. Once their market researchers told them that the people didn't care anymore... they started using their real name again.
n.b. I owned a Datsun back in the 70's but, if you opened the hood, everything inside was labelled "Nissan".
That's like giving away 2 apples for every one you sell! Kind of a sad business model...
Hmmm.... what if I buy an apple from you and then plant the seeds in the ground in order to grow my own apple tree? Following your logic, I would be steeling from you since I'm acquiring additional apples from your work without purchasing them from you.
Of course... if these were Monsanto apples, then the seeds would be worthless anyway...:-)
Thank you for putting words in my mouth... but your interpretation of my initial statement is hardly accurate. I was merely stating that there are many who refuse to believe that the words "professional" and "best" are far from synonymous (and that artists, by definition, create to the best of their ability). Such an association can only be true in a society that accepts the meme that the only reason anyone would ever do anything is for the pursuit of wealth... and that any other motivation is nothing but a lie.
Secondly, I never said anything about eliminating patents. It is farely evident, however, that the current state of the US patent system is terribly flawed. Some years ago the policy of the USPTO was changed to grant patents primarily on their legal merit (IOW, as long as the I's were dotted and T's crossed) and much less so on the true inventiveness of the request... thus placing the burden of proving the true validity of the patent on the courts. Allthewhile, the courts have long standing precident which hold that if the USPTO has granted the patent, then there must be some merit to it... thus leaving a huge hole through which way too many frivolous patents have been pushed. In the end, the only ones who win are the lawyers (and those who can afford to pay them).
Finally, I don't subscribe to the Randian philosophy that everyone is nothing but selfish... nor do I believe that the term "utopian" should be used in such a condescending and pajorative manner. Rather, utopia should be considered as an asymptotic pursuit wherein it is understood to be unacheivable but strived for nonetheless.
In a perfect and simple world... yes, that would be the case.
Unfortunately, our world is neather perfect nor simple. Very few contemporary patents are issued for true inventions... but rather, the patent systems has been twisted and conjoled into a weapon of the filthy rich to gain even further riches (which in turn gives them power to twist and cajole other parts of the government to increase and maintain their wealth and power).
The most immediate way to break this viscious cycle is real campaign finance reform that would put an end to the status quo of enormous, multi-national corporations (many of which have power on par with major nations) being able to purchase those laws which do nothing but shore up their wealth at the expense of the citizenry.
Of course... a more long term need is for our representitives in Washington to stop thinking of "The People" as merely consumers and remember that we are really citizens (which may behoove them to finally act in our best interest instead of just pandering to the highest bidder).
The only alternative is for the United States to truely become a nation of the company, by the company and for the company.
Many would argue that the term "commercial artist"
is nothing but an oxymoron.
Also, the idea that our current patent system promotes the progress of science and useful arts falls flat on its face in this day and age where greed is considered the only viable motivation for any endeavor.
The only true solution is a major paradigm shift in the way western society (especially American) view the pursuit of wealth... and that will take a very long time indeed.
Ummmm.... I think you'd better get those eyes of yours checked out. The target is not Iceland... but rather Ireland. Albeit, there is only one character difference in the names.
The biggest problem here is the mere use of the term consumer. I'd getting sick and tired of Congress Inc. forgetting that we are citizens first and consumers much later on down the list.
It's not just distribution but intent to distribute. For all we know, if you have a copy of a movie (of which you have legal purchased) sitting on your hard drive... the MPAA is convinced that you intend to distribute it.
There is no requirement that anyone must identify themselves (and consequently have said identity entered into a computer) in order to buy alcohol. The only requirement is that the person selling you the alcohol must be reasonably certain that you are of legal drinking age. This is normally done through the display of some government issued ID card. The vendor has no obligation to ever look at the name on the card, but merely at the picture and the date of birth.
Hmmm... I guess you haven't been here to Austin in quite a while. Some years ago, the city took over the old Bergstrom AFB and we now have a "real" airport (as you put it).
but by signing up for a phone service under their terms, you waived you right.
Yeah... sure... But, unfortunately, only the big MegaCorp are allowed to change the rules in the middle of the game. What's described here is not what I signed up for.
Welcome to the United Corporations of America; a government of the company, by the company and for the company.
I'm sorry but, with things like this happening over and over again... it's no wonder there's soon to be a revolution at hand.
I can only hope that soon the people will wake up and realize what's happening to them. Unfortunately, this frog is being boiled way too slowly for most of the unwashed masses to notice.
The judge, jury, prosecutor, and defense lawyer all play into the conviction/acquital and length of sentence, based on the circumstances.
And herein lies the problem. With your soda can example, any Joe-Bubba off the street could understand the circumstances surrounding the event. On the other hand, I seriously doubt that anyone facing persecution under this (future) law will face a judge, jurry and/or prosecutor that has any inkling of understanding WRT the matters at hand.
If you write a book and you don't like the rules regarding distribution... then don't publish it!
Regardless of the cultural meme that the RIAA/MPAA have shoved down people's throats, copyright is not a natural right, but is rather a legal falsehood. Without the government's good graces to grant you exclusive rights for a limited time then all things published would be in the public domain.
The framer's intent in Article I, Section 8, clause 8... was to provide an incentive for authors to publish. Thus, given time, filling the public domain with a great wealth.
Jack Valenti is a greedy bastard, Sonny Bono was a damn fool and Eric Eldred is right as rain (so says quite a number of Nobel Laureates in economics (amongst others)).
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If you're talking about the character from Heller's Catch-22, then I believe his name was "Yossarian".
...and under Microsoft's definition of "win", that's tantimount to losing... :-)
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Oh well... I don't know anyone on AOL anyway...
That's actually a rather recent thing at Walmart. IIRC, for many years almost *all* of Walmart's prices ended in .96... I assume so they could continue to get away with saying "We Sell for Less" while Target and KMart were selling the same product for $x.99.
Of course... everything changed after Sam died.
Now, if you're saying that the German film distribution industry does not forward the ratings on American files (which are duely rated), that's one thing.
OTOH, if you're simply saying that you neglected to understand that rating system and failed to properly determine the appropriateness of this film for your child... then it is you and you alone who have shirked your responsibility as a parent.
Don't blame society when you fuck up.
n.b. I owned a Datsun back in the 70's but, if you opened the hood, everything inside was labelled "Nissan".
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That's all the above you anyone would ever need.Hmmm.... what if I buy an apple from you and then plant the seeds in the ground in order to grow my own apple tree? Following your logic, I would be steeling from you since I'm acquiring additional apples from your work without purchasing them from you.
Of course... if these were Monsanto apples, then the seeds would be worthless anyway... :-)
Secondly, I never said anything about eliminating patents. It is farely evident, however, that the current state of the US patent system is terribly flawed. Some years ago the policy of the USPTO was changed to grant patents primarily on their legal merit (IOW, as long as the I's were dotted and T's crossed) and much less so on the true inventiveness of the request... thus placing the burden of proving the true validity of the patent on the courts. Allthewhile, the courts have long standing precident which hold that if the USPTO has granted the patent, then there must be some merit to it... thus leaving a huge hole through which way too many frivolous patents have been pushed. In the end, the only ones who win are the lawyers (and those who can afford to pay them).
Finally, I don't subscribe to the Randian philosophy that everyone is nothing but selfish... nor do I believe that the term "utopian" should be used in such a condescending and pajorative manner. Rather, utopia should be considered as an asymptotic pursuit wherein it is understood to be unacheivable but strived for nonetheless.
Unfortunately, our world is neather perfect nor simple. Very few contemporary patents are issued for true inventions... but rather, the patent systems has been twisted and conjoled into a weapon of the filthy rich to gain even further riches (which in turn gives them power to twist and cajole other parts of the government to increase and maintain their wealth and power).
The most immediate way to break this viscious cycle is real campaign finance reform that would put an end to the status quo of enormous, multi-national corporations (many of which have power on par with major nations) being able to purchase those laws which do nothing but shore up their wealth at the expense of the citizenry.
Of course... a more long term need is for our representitives in Washington to stop thinking of "The People" as merely consumers and remember that we are really citizens (which may behoove them to finally act in our best interest instead of just pandering to the highest bidder).
The only alternative is for the United States to truely become a nation of the company, by the company and for the company.
Also, the idea that our current patent system promotes the progress of science and useful arts falls flat on its face in this day and age where greed is considered the only viable motivation for any endeavor.
The only true solution is a major paradigm shift in the way western society (especially American) view the pursuit of wealth... and that will take a very long time indeed.
Every time I see one I say, "Quite possibly the ugliest car ever made."
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Ummmm.... I think you'd better get those eyes of yours checked out. The target is not Iceland... but rather Ireland. Albeit, there is only one character difference in the names.
Hmmm.... just like the aftermath of the burning of the Reichstag?
The biggest problem here is the mere use of the term consumer. I'd getting sick and tired of Congress Inc. forgetting that we are citizens first and consumers much later on down the list.
Those bastards!
Next...
Hmmm... I guess you haven't been here to Austin in quite a while. Some years ago, the city took over the old Bergstrom AFB and we now have a "real" airport (as you put it).
Yeah... sure... But, unfortunately, only the big MegaCorp are allowed to change the rules in the middle of the game. What's described here is not what I signed up for.
Welcome to the United Corporations of America; a government of the company, by the company and for the company.
I can only hope that soon the people will wake up and realize what's happening to them. Unfortunately, this frog is being boiled way too slowly for most of the unwashed masses to notice.
Theory only takes you so far. Practical application of that theory is where the rubber meets the road.
* I often relish the irony of the many definitions of this word :-)
That's the really scary part.
If you write a book and you don't like the rules regarding distribution... then don't publish it !
Regardless of the cultural meme that the RIAA/MPAA have shoved down people's throats, copyright is not a natural right, but is rather a legal falsehood. Without the government's good graces to grant you exclusive rights for a limited time then all things published would be in the public domain.
The framer's intent in Article I, Section 8, clause 8... was to provide an incentive for authors to publish. Thus, given time, filling the public domain with a great wealth.
Jack Valenti is a greedy bastard, Sonny Bono was a damn fool and Eric Eldred is right as rain (so says quite a number of Nobel Laureates in economics (amongst others)).