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No - that's just it. It was a fairly neutral (and actually long, for a title) book title. And it was Google picking it out of a meta tag, not anything on the actual text of the page that resulted in it popping up in the search.
I wish for the life of me I could remember what the book title was. Mind you, if it was something like A Sale of Two Titties I think I'd distinctly remember that. Especially since it was a female that had asked me to "fix Google".
They had done a quoted search for the title of a particular book. Unfortunately, several porn sites included that title in the meta tags for their home page.
So when they did the search, and it popped up the porn sites, they were quite offended and were absolutely sure that "Google is broken" and that I could "fix it."
I explained the situation to them (but there was a language barrier, not to mention a lack of the capability to understand much) and then reported it to my supervisor. When he encountered the person later (as they took an opportunity to attempt to complain about it), he explained to them the situation again, and said that if they didn't understand the simple concepts or could develop basic computer and internet skills and understanding, he had no position that they could fill.
"See that security setting there? Undo that and let me have remote admin access to your box. Thank you!"
It's bad enough that a Windows can be vulnerable if not properly secure, but what if someone convinces a user of this service to open up their machine (any OS, mind you)?
And before you ask, no, I didn't RTFA. I'll go do that now and see what they say about those concerns...
If they're targetting Digg (which I've never bothered to go to), aren't they targetting Slashdot somewhat too?
Probably not a good idea though... the editors just need to post two or three "netscape.com" stories a day. We'll see just how capable their site is at handling traffic...
I could swear Dell does Red Hat... for a price, obviously.
I in fact have a Dell box that came with RH8 CDs (when RH 9 was out). I routinely see it as a server operating system option. However, it's best for us (a university) to buy Red Hat directly from RH, since the educational pricing on RH could be paid out of my pocket ($50 a year for AS support, $25 for WS).
Um, that would be Steven Wright (I've heard the "life-sized map" one from him, and the seashell one sounds like something he'd say). And I'm fairly certain not everyone here knows that, and would assume you made it up.
Please attribute your quotes properly.
As appropriate as your post is, you forgot to give even a hint of accredation to the originators of that particular set of song lyrics:
Artist: Rush
Song Title: "Witch Hunt part III of 'Fear'"
Album: Moving Pictures
Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Lyrics by Neil Peart
Trivia:
While bassist Geddy Lee is also the lead singer of Rush, the lion's share (read: practically all, save for the odd song here and there) of the lyrics for Rush's songs are written by drummer Neil Peart.
Can we agree that, if Jesus existed (which there's some proof outside the Bible that he did from what I understand), and that *if* he was the Son of God (that's a bit more debatable, depending on so many variables), that he might actually rank *higher* than "MAJOR" on your scale?
I mean, after all, the whole Catholic "Son of God/God" thing - and if you believe in God, just look at trees - I figure the guy who can make the original raw material has to rate somewhere high on the list. Heck - the list wouldn't *exist* without Him...
And lightning! Damn that guy's good!
Now, if you don't believe he's the Son of God (but you put him on your list, so we are allowed to debate Jesus), he was probably a pretty crappy carpenter - however, given the time (historically) and materials, I guess you could rate him as passable. It's been said he built crosses... I'm sure they stayed up, because if they didn't, the Romans might have found one that would stay up, and put him on it (ignoring that they did that eventually, but I'm sure for completely different reasons).
Just testing the fine line between humor and blasphemy...
(Read my Journal - you'll learn that I'm currently Agnostic, and why...)
(Damn - I can't mod any posts on this thread now! Doh!)
I won't have to constantly warn the users I support *not* to click on any pop up that says "Your system is unsecure! Click here to secure your system!"
I dunno - I didn't get into Firefly when it originally aired - I suspect it had a bad timeslot.
However, I've been watching it on SciFi and I must admit it was great.
Mind you, I never could get into Buffy or Angel (in spite of trying, and in spite of my own attempt to write a vampire novel), so I'll admit you could be on to something.
But from what I've seen of Firefly, I've seen excellent sci fi series that have had worse first seasons (IE B5 - and were it proper to worship another human being, JMS would be a candidate due to his ability to write).
In fact, I'll go as far as to say that the only sci fi series I've seen that's had a comparable first season is BSG (from what I've seen of Stargate SG-1, it might be there too).
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I wish for the life of me I could remember what the book title was. Mind you, if it was something like A Sale of Two Titties I think I'd distinctly remember that. Especially since it was a female that had asked me to "fix Google".
They had done a quoted search for the title of a particular book. Unfortunately, several porn sites included that title in the meta tags for their home page.
So when they did the search, and it popped up the porn sites, they were quite offended and were absolutely sure that "Google is broken" and that I could "fix it."
I explained the situation to them (but there was a language barrier, not to mention a lack of the capability to understand much) and then reported it to my supervisor. When he encountered the person later (as they took an opportunity to attempt to complain about it), he explained to them the situation again, and said that if they didn't understand the simple concepts or could develop basic computer and internet skills and understanding, he had no position that they could fill.
Your phrasing is just as valid.
It's bad enough that a Windows can be vulnerable if not properly secure, but what if someone convinces a user of this service to open up their machine (any OS, mind you)?
And before you ask, no, I didn't RTFA. I'll go do that now and see what they say about those concerns ...
If they're targetting Digg (which I've never bothered to go to), aren't they targetting Slashdot somewhat too? Probably not a good idea though ... the editors just need to post two or three "netscape.com" stories a day. We'll see just how capable their site is at handling traffic ...
"In fact, I'm not jerking off any more! ... I don't know where I've been!"
George Carlin
Well, if more people were at home beating off to porn, there'd be fewer people fighting.
Much like a porn star, if you give me an opening like that ...
Does that include vulnerabilities that act as infection vehicles for viruses/worms?
I could swear Dell does Red Hat ... for a price, obviously.
I in fact have a Dell box that came with RH8 CDs (when RH 9 was out). I routinely see it as a server operating system option. However, it's best for us (a university) to buy Red Hat directly from RH, since the educational pricing on RH could be paid out of my pocket ($50 a year for AS support, $25 for WS).
Um, you suck?
Sorry - you left yourself open to it and I couldn't resist.
Um, that would be Steven Wright (I've heard the "life-sized map" one from him, and the seashell one sounds like something he'd say). And I'm fairly certain not everyone here knows that, and would assume you made it up. Please attribute your quotes properly.
And a lot of people (including many gamers) think it is not natural.
GET OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE.
Artist: Rush
Song Title: "Witch Hunt part III of 'Fear'"
Album: Moving Pictures
Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Lyrics by Neil Peart
Trivia:
While bassist Geddy Lee is also the lead singer of Rush, the lion's share (read: practically all, save for the odd song here and there) of the lyrics for Rush's songs are written by drummer Neil Peart.
I mean, after all, the whole Catholic "Son of God/God" thing - and if you believe in God, just look at trees - I figure the guy who can make the original raw material has to rate somewhere high on the list. Heck - the list wouldn't *exist* without Him ...
And lightning! Damn that guy's good!
Now, if you don't believe he's the Son of God (but you put him on your list, so we are allowed to debate Jesus), he was probably a pretty crappy carpenter - however, given the time (historically) and materials, I guess you could rate him as passable. It's been said he built crosses ... I'm sure they stayed up, because if they didn't, the Romans might have found one that would stay up, and put him on it (ignoring that they did that eventually, but I'm sure for completely different reasons).
Just testing the fine line between humor and blasphemy ...
(Read my Journal - you'll learn that I'm currently Agnostic, and why ...)
(Damn - I can't mod any posts on this thread now! Doh!)
There needs to be a "+1, Scary" moderation.
Some days it seems like some folks put them just a step above Microsoft.
I know it causes me significant pain ...
I won't have to constantly warn the users I support *not* to click on any pop up that says "Your system is unsecure! Click here to secure your system!"
Although, to be honest, I did find it both funny and informative - it's basically a smiley I've never heard of.
Remember "My Computer"?
Mine gets quarantined by SpamAssassin (or Postfix's blacklists).
I dunno - I didn't get into Firefly when it originally aired - I suspect it had a bad timeslot.
However, I've been watching it on SciFi and I must admit it was great.
Mind you, I never could get into Buffy or Angel (in spite of trying, and in spite of my own attempt to write a vampire novel), so I'll admit you could be on to something.
But from what I've seen of Firefly, I've seen excellent sci fi series that have had worse first seasons (IE B5 - and were it proper to worship another human being, JMS would be a candidate due to his ability to write).
In fact, I'll go as far as to say that the only sci fi series I've seen that's had a comparable first season is BSG (from what I've seen of Stargate SG-1, it might be there too).
If I remember correctly, he said:
"We still have the mundane to deal with."
She responded:
"Can I do it?"
And we see the body floating out in hyperspace.