Wouldn't work. In space there are no laws, but in Russia there are laws. They'd have to declare the tin can a no-law zone where ANYTHING goes. Want to murder someone? Go ahead, they wouldn't be able to be arrested though, otherwise it wouldn't simulate space.
I don't like man on man action, and that's going to be their mistake. 500 days with 3 women and 3 men and well, oh wait. Okay, either the 3 men need to be sterile or the 3 women do. Unless they're simulating a colonization of mars.
reviewers should really mention one thing "why should/shouldn't I go out and buy this to replace my current PDA." Now I'm not the type of person that will do that even if they do tell me. I'll replace my PDA when it stops working, until then I've got a great PDA. But let's say someone did destroy it tomorrow, I'd be looking at this review and go "nice price tag, what's so good about it that I'd want this one as opposed to another version of my recently-destroyed model? I see no extra features at all, let alone a killer feature. I do see a decrease in battery life, yet this is a good buy? Is this reviewer on crack or on the take?"
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With so many positive PDA reviews being posted here I'd like, just once, to see a review that says why it's so much better. All I see "this is as good as all the current PDAs, but it's new so therefore it must be a good buy."
In Australia we don't have the right to free speech. Instead we have what we aren't allowed to do defined by laws, and anything else we're free to do. So Australia's libel laws may be a lot harsher then America's. But in Australia this would definitely be libel (in some states of Australia he could get away with it as it isn't libel if it's true, but this isn't the case in all states).
As for cybersquatting, yes this definitely sounds like it. WIPO has the following criteria in determining if someone is cybersquatting.
Is the domain name identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which Complainant has rights?
Does Respondent have no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name?
Was the domain name registered and used in bad faith?
Has the Complainant engaged in reverse domain name hijacking?
I think the main point in this is #3. A quote from a similiar issue talking about issue 3 is...
Complainant presented clear evidence that Respondent's activities fall under Paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the Policy, namely that by using the domain name, Respondent has intentionally intended to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to its website by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of Respondent's website.
The uncontroverted evidence shows that prior to notice of this dispute, Respondent's domain name resolved to a website referring solely to Complainant's competitor Shutterfly, and containing links to Shutterfly's website. That Respondent's website was directed toward Complainant's customers, and not generally to those seeking "free opinions" about high technology products, was clear from Respondent's prominent use of the phrase "Already have an Ofoto account? Give Shutterfly a try...". Respondent's website was devoid of any mention of an "Online Forum Of Free Opinions" until after Complainant contacted Respondent.
Not exactly the same, but I think it has the same feel as this situation. I'd personally not be completely against this except for the quote "loyd says Van Hollen should've registered these domain names himself" that just makes me angry and (imo) is ridiculous. I use the same forum name on many forums (except this one) should I be forced to register it to stop someone from one day creating a hate-site about me?
All these projects will have practical applications a few years from now.
I'd like some skepticism upsized and yes I'd like some fries with that.
Sorry if I'm too skeptical, but these "great ideas just around the corner" always bring it out in me. I'll believe when I see it. Before then it's just cool ideas.
Chimpanzee's do employ natural objects in order to get maggots in trees. I just want to know, how do these apes kill lions? Do they use stones? Jaws of animals? Sure they can probably use their fists, but if they used tools, well it'd certainly be something noteworthy.
Well now you that next time you go to the Congo not to make antelope sound... oh wait. Going to the Congo involves going into that unknown place others call "outside."
You don't happen to live in the Congo do you? If not then yeah, it won't matter to you.
Commentator #1: Well Bob considering the fact that the geek has no weapons I'm siding with the dog. Commentator #2: I agree Bob, while the geek is more intelligent, I think the only thing running through that mind is how much he wished he had saved the game, if only this were a game.
I originally thought that was a treaty between the government and businesses and all I could think was "wow, businesses have become powerful" then I realised it was a treaty between states.
The world is getting to be a much smallar place. If we let these trend continue, all of us geeks will be fucked around the world
While I understand the sentiment, it isn't necessarily true. The world becoming a smaller place and countries borrowing laws from each other so each country becomes more similar is NOT a bad thing in and of itself. It's just at the moment the main laws and ideas behind the laws each country is borrowing are bad. If they were borrowing good laws, then it would be a good thing, but because they're borrowing bad laws, it isn't a good thing.
What an insightful post. Wait a minute, it isn't. If it isn't similar to the fee tacked onto CD burner sales would you mind explaining what it is then?
IF you register your copyright. But (and correct me if I'm wrong) that says not registering your copyright does not mean you won't receive copyright protection. So therefore authors of books aren't required to register their copyright.
Otherwise how will they stop me from getting every book that I want to have? The only possible way would be for publishers to not send data to the LoC.
For those who didn't get either joke and marked them as flamebait and troll: I was talking about going to the toilet. So yes, my creations ARE shit. As in feces. Sheeesh people.
I was getting ready to say "alright, everyone's right. Google is after people's personal information and this is clearly an invasion of privacy, they ARE evil" and then I realised the heading was misleading:)
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they will have made the first true multi-platform OS ever !
Except it will only work on Windows in IE.
Wouldn't work. In space there are no laws, but in Russia there are laws. They'd have to declare the tin can a no-law zone where ANYTHING goes. Want to murder someone? Go ahead, they wouldn't be able to be arrested though, otherwise it wouldn't simulate space.
I don't like man on man action, and that's going to be their mistake. 500 days with 3 women and 3 men and well, oh wait. Okay, either the 3 men need to be sterile or the 3 women do. Unless they're simulating a colonization of mars.
reviewers should really mention one thing "why should/shouldn't I go out and buy this to replace my current PDA." Now I'm not the type of person that will do that even if they do tell me. I'll replace my PDA when it stops working, until then I've got a great PDA. But let's say someone did destroy it tomorrow, I'd be looking at this review and go "nice price tag, what's so good about it that I'd want this one as opposed to another version of my recently-destroyed model? I see no extra features at all, let alone a killer feature. I do see a decrease in battery life, yet this is a good buy? Is this reviewer on crack or on the take?"
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With so many positive PDA reviews being posted here I'd like, just once, to see a review that says why it's so much better. All I see "this is as good as all the current PDAs, but it's new so therefore it must be a good buy."
Paradoxes are so cliched.
Sounds cool, but let's consider this instead. "looking for a help book" or "pressing F1" which is easier? And which is less stressful on the computer?
And yet people continue to buy and pirate their products. Whilever this happens they have no reason to change.
As for cybersquatting, yes this definitely sounds like it. WIPO has the following criteria in determining if someone is cybersquatting.
- Is the domain name identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which Complainant has rights?
- Does Respondent have no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name?
- Was the domain name registered and used in bad faith?
- Has the Complainant engaged in reverse domain name hijacking?
I think the main point in this is #3. A quote from a similiar issue talking about issue 3 is... (From here)Not exactly the same, but I think it has the same feel as this situation. I'd personally not be completely against this except for the quote "loyd says Van Hollen should've registered these domain names himself" that just makes me angry and (imo) is ridiculous. I use the same forum name on many forums (except this one) should I be forced to register it to stop someone from one day creating a hate-site about me?
Sorry if I'm too skeptical, but these "great ideas just around the corner" always bring it out in me. I'll believe when I see it. Before then it's just cool ideas.
Chimpanzee's do employ natural objects in order to get maggots in trees. I just want to know, how do these apes kill lions? Do they use stones? Jaws of animals? Sure they can probably use their fists, but if they used tools, well it'd certainly be something noteworthy.
Well now you that next time you go to the Congo not to make antelope sound... oh wait. Going to the Congo involves going into that unknown place others call "outside."
You don't happen to live in the Congo do you? If not then yeah, it won't matter to you.
Obviously you've never heard of bestiality. err... although that isn't to say I've heard of it. I'll be going to bed now I think.
Next up on Slashdot:
Geek Vs Dog, who will win?
Commentator #1: Well Bob considering the fact that the geek has no weapons I'm siding with the dog.
Commentator #2: I agree Bob, while the geek is more intelligent, I think the only thing running through that mind is how much he wished he had saved the game, if only this were a game.
I need sleep.
If that isn't a sign of intelligence I don't know what is :)
What an insightful post. Wait a minute, it isn't. If it isn't similar to the fee tacked onto CD burner sales would you mind explaining what it is then?
IF you register your copyright. But (and correct me if I'm wrong) that says not registering your copyright does not mean you won't receive copyright protection. So therefore authors of books aren't required to register their copyright.
Otherwise how will they stop me from getting every book that I want to have? The only possible way would be for publishers to not send data to the LoC.
But then he'd DRM it.
*laugh*
For those who didn't get either joke and marked them as flamebait and troll: I was talking about going to the toilet. So yes, my creations ARE shit. As in feces. Sheeesh people.
I too am a content creator. In fact I'm off to the toilet now to create some content. I'll donate it to the public domain though. I'm kind like that.
I was getting ready to say "alright, everyone's right. Google is after people's personal information and this is clearly an invasion of privacy, they ARE evil" and then I realised the heading was misleading :)