A repair tech isn't a cop. You can invite him in with a limited account, if he does anything to go past the limit of the account that's computer trespassing (maximum sentence $250000 fine, 20 years jail).
Legalizing child porn because of the first amendment really isn't that strange (I don't buy the claim that porn is somehow exempt from the speech label when pretty much everything else is covered), it serves to point out the flaws of the constitution. In the end the constitution really IS a "goddamn piece of paper", it's a paper designed to represent the will of the states and people but you can be pretty damn sure neither the states nor the people really want to enforce it to its fullest. I guess it would work better to actually spell these things out in the constitution, i.e. have the first amendment say explicitely that pornography is not speech and what constitutes pornography instead of having that remain as an unspoken rule or the result of some judge's moral feelings. Update the constitution to reflect what it is understood to mean, don't leave the thing there as a relic that says almost nothing because it's been completely reinterpreted. Also introduce new features that have been asked for quite often, e.g. enforced age ratings on media (states have been asking for that quite a few times but were shot down because the constitution disagrees when the actual wording of the constitution doesn't even say anything about states' rights there). The constitution serves the people, not the other way around.
How about telling the tech to supply his own data for burning? Even if there is material on the HD that's legal, how can the tech assert he has the right to make a copy of it? E.g. if someone made movie on his PC, had to send it in for repairs and the tech makes a copy of that movie, isn't the tech liable for copyright infringement?
The big problem is that we're FOND of the carpet and the way it allows us to just kind of lounge around. And the carpet store dreadfully slow to deliver new carpet.
That and 3d Sonic is notorious for being horrible while SMG is getting praise from everyone. Who says the ideas in a game must never have been used in any other game before? Does it make an idea somehow better when noone else has ever put it into a game?
If you think SupCom shows how much TA has aged try Spring. Some of the mods there demonstrate a TA-like ("like" because purists can produce a huge list of differences between TA and even the closest mods on Spring) gameplay that's properly balanced and shows dynamic gameplay and unit variety much greater than what you see in SupCom.
As for Super Mario Galaxy, try playing Super Mario 64 again and compare. The N64 title is just vastly inferior in every way. Sure, SMG is based on the same gameplay to a degree but it's a huge improvement and SM64 was already considered a great game.
They were just waiting until every possible joke has been made so often that we're all tired of them! Now it's that far and they can continue with the game!
Nintendo could do a lot (they got offers to port Super Mario Bros to the IBM PC, Amiga and C64 but refused*) but that doesn't mean they'll want to do it. Nintendo has its own line of (really popular, by the way) handheld gaming systems and they're probably more interested in selling more of those than getting a few bucks from iPod owners (especially since the games they could just port on the iPod couldn't be sold for much).
*= This resulted in the games Commander Keen and The Great Giana Sisters, the latter of which Nintendo sued over.
By that logic Mens Rea is thoughtcrime legislation. The defining trait of thoughtcrime was that it was thought without action (and that it was usually a baseless claim), Mens Rea and hate crime are supplements for punishment on actions. You have to actually do something illegal to be liable for hate crime.
When the Nazis came "asking" people for support those people weren't let off by the Allies afterwards. That established the rule: You must not follow illegal orders or you will be punished.
Provided it's legal for the telco to eavesdrop on calls, that is. Isn't there a law that states no conversation may be recorded without prior notification or consent?
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A repair tech isn't a cop. You can invite him in with a limited account, if he does anything to go past the limit of the account that's computer trespassing (maximum sentence $250000 fine, 20 years jail).
Legalizing child porn because of the first amendment really isn't that strange (I don't buy the claim that porn is somehow exempt from the speech label when pretty much everything else is covered), it serves to point out the flaws of the constitution. In the end the constitution really IS a "goddamn piece of paper", it's a paper designed to represent the will of the states and people but you can be pretty damn sure neither the states nor the people really want to enforce it to its fullest. I guess it would work better to actually spell these things out in the constitution, i.e. have the first amendment say explicitely that pornography is not speech and what constitutes pornography instead of having that remain as an unspoken rule or the result of some judge's moral feelings. Update the constitution to reflect what it is understood to mean, don't leave the thing there as a relic that says almost nothing because it's been completely reinterpreted. Also introduce new features that have been asked for quite often, e.g. enforced age ratings on media (states have been asking for that quite a few times but were shot down because the constitution disagrees when the actual wording of the constitution doesn't even say anything about states' rights there). The constitution serves the people, not the other way around.
How about telling the tech to supply his own data for burning? Even if there is material on the HD that's legal, how can the tech assert he has the right to make a copy of it? E.g. if someone made movie on his PC, had to send it in for repairs and the tech makes a copy of that movie, isn't the tech liable for copyright infringement?
The big problem is that we're FOND of the carpet and the way it allows us to just kind of lounge around. And the carpet store dreadfully slow to deliver new carpet.
That rug really brought the room together.
In my day we will be able to cause our very own winter with our Sony SecuReact(TM).
A green laser which is quite powerful.
That and 3d Sonic is notorious for being horrible while SMG is getting praise from everyone. Who says the ideas in a game must never have been used in any other game before? Does it make an idea somehow better when noone else has ever put it into a game?
If you think SupCom shows how much TA has aged try Spring. Some of the mods there demonstrate a TA-like ("like" because purists can produce a huge list of differences between TA and even the closest mods on Spring) gameplay that's properly balanced and shows dynamic gameplay and unit variety much greater than what you see in SupCom.
As for Super Mario Galaxy, try playing Super Mario 64 again and compare. The N64 title is just vastly inferior in every way. Sure, SMG is based on the same gameplay to a degree but it's a huge improvement and SM64 was already considered a great game.
Must be something about your system, it works fine on my Opera 9.
Because rightclick + mousewheel doesn't work for taskswitching?
The game that's on store shelves already? Pick a better example please.
THAT'S IT!
They were just waiting until every possible joke has been made so often that we're all tired of them! Now it's that far and they can continue with the game!
Wait, isn't Shikigami no Shiro a shoot'em'up?
They made three for the GBA and two for the DS, how many more do you need?
Nintendo could do a lot (they got offers to port Super Mario Bros to the IBM PC, Amiga and C64 but refused*) but that doesn't mean they'll want to do it. Nintendo has its own line of (really popular, by the way) handheld gaming systems and they're probably more interested in selling more of those than getting a few bucks from iPod owners (especially since the games they could just port on the iPod couldn't be sold for much).
*= This resulted in the games Commander Keen and The Great Giana Sisters, the latter of which Nintendo sued over.
For increased immersion you'll be required to roll the wheel to make Sonic roll!
Spikes? Pah, those things just make you drop your rings. Try bottomless pits!
Yes but who will be the Fremen?
Hate crime refers to hate against a group, not an individual. It's pretty obvious that most violent criminals probably don't like their victims.
By that logic Mens Rea is thoughtcrime legislation. The defining trait of thoughtcrime was that it was thought without action (and that it was usually a baseless claim), Mens Rea and hate crime are supplements for punishment on actions. You have to actually do something illegal to be liable for hate crime.
Activision is the publisher, not a console. They publish the Wii version, too.
I was using executive as a shorthand for "member of the government's executive branch".
That would be horrible PR. Besides, they make money on games sales and those need units sold, not profit made from hardware.
When the Nazis came "asking" people for support those people weren't let off by the Allies afterwards. That established the rule: You must not follow illegal orders or you will be punished.
Provided it's legal for the telco to eavesdrop on calls, that is. Isn't there a law that states no conversation may be recorded without prior notification or consent?