How dare you attempt to go against god's form of man! You ousters always have been and always will be a problem. Not until every one of you is gone will the church truly be able to guide its flock. And you and your time travelling messiah can do nothing to stop us. Not until every man woman and child has a crucifix on his or her chest will we stop!
Most of the anime that I have watched that has been dubbed into english turns out pretty bad. It seems like there's a huge change between American voice actors and Japanese voice actors. I think that in this country (America) we have a group of people who may not care as much or just don't currently have the ability to do voice acting well. Because of this I prefer to watch shows in their original Japanese with subtitle. A number of people say, "What's the point? You can't understand it. Why would you want to watch it in Japanese?" The answer, the vocal inflections are spot on. Why should this matter? Because I think that regardless of the language, you can pick out plenty of small non-verbal cues which add to what is being said. So as much as I wish these companies no ill, I wish they would get a kick in the ass and realize that they need to start bringing in better voice actors.
Apparently I've upset the delicate balance that is the "slashdot linux dimension" and have been modded down for my opinion. I guess it's useless to have an opinion that's different from the majority. Nobody really wants to hear anything different anyways.
(Granted, most people who use Linux at home are knowledgeable enough to keep even a Windows machine safe.)
Uh, no. If you've spent your entire learning curve on a linux machine you're not going to know the first thing about securing a Windows box. Yes, a lot of the same principles will be used in the securing, but that doesn't change the fundamental differences in the operating systems. I realize that you said "most people" and that you may know what you are doing with a Windows machine. I know a number of linux people however who run/ran Windows machines and have had them hacked. More evidence against Windows? Nope. They didn't take the time to download updates as well as set the necessary security policies to prevent outside access.
Just because the average user running Linux is more paranoid about security than a Windows user doesn't mean that Linux is inherently a more secure operating system.
The "everyone does it" argument is toted and works just as well as an adult if not better. It may not work in the confines of a legal system necessarily but outside of that boundry it flourishes. It may not be the same exact phrasing, but the message is the same, "That's the way the flock is going, so I'm going to follow." For example, take the standard p.c. Iraq response, "Well, now that we're there we should really stand behind it." It also gets used in less controversial topics as well. Why do you think we have things like "fashion" and "fads". Do you think the pet rock would have succeeded if this kind of mentality wasn't a staple in our society?
1.) When characters cry, a giant stream of tears fly out.
2.) Ridiculous facial expression change when they blush or say wow or say yay.
These are some of the best things anime has to offer. If you want you can compare these
expressions to those of stage actors. They have to over act so the audience can truly see what
they're feeling. If anything it adds emotional content to that which would otherwise be a
fairly shallow medium.
3.) Animes that are part comics, action, drama, tragedy is too common.
So they portray closer to a real persons life. Once again, you're getting a better look into
the characters and seeing that they're more than just good guys, bad guys, or transdimensional
demons.
4.) Episodes are a waste of time. Half the animes can be compressed into outstanding 2 hr
movies, look at Battle Angel & Ninja Scroll.
Yeah, some anime can be a waste of time. (dragonball) But I personally have enjoyed every
single episode of Naruto and Once Piece that I have ever watched.
5.) Random peace signs MUST go. Anime characters absolutely abuse it.
Watch the entire Trigun series and then come back and say this.
6.) Still frames. Artist gets lazy and you hear conversations, but you are staring at still
frames.
Have you ever looked at the stuff these people draw? You've got to be kidding me with "lazy".
Some of the most detailed art comes out of anime. If you think that they're lazy go ahead and
try your hand at the medium. If you really want to see masterful use of still frames watch
adult swim's "Sealab 2021", " Harvey Birdman", or "AquaTeen Hungerforce".
7.) Overuse of robotics and cards.
I semi-agree with the card thing, but that's completely just my opinion. Now, I really don't
understand how you can be a slashdot reader and say "Overuse of robotics". However, a series
that is set in the future will more than likely have robots. Just look at the way armies are
researching and equipping themselves now. If you really wanted to make this statement you might
as well just include it into movies, books, and any other area that tackles futuristic worlds.
8.) Ridiculous physics.
Most of the "ridiculous physics" are a direct result of energy transformations and releases.
I'm not saying that all of the physics have some explanation nor am I trying to rationalize
them. But if you can scientifically prove to me that when a super sajain goes level 3 or when
an alien ship powers up it's lasers rocks shouldn't float I'd be more than happy to entertain your thoughts.
Slashdot Mirror
How dare you attempt to go against god's form of man! You ousters always have been and always will be a problem. Not until every one of you is gone will the church truly be able to guide its flock. And you and your time travelling messiah can do nothing to stop us. Not until every man woman and child has a crucifix on his or her chest will we stop!
Most of the anime that I have watched that has been dubbed into english turns out pretty bad. It seems like there's a huge change between American voice actors and Japanese voice actors. I think that in this country (America) we have a group of people who may not care as much or just don't currently have the ability to do voice acting well. Because of this I prefer to watch shows in their original Japanese with subtitle. A number of people say, "What's the point? You can't understand it. Why would you want to watch it in Japanese?" The answer, the vocal inflections are spot on. Why should this matter? Because I think that regardless of the language, you can pick out plenty of small non-verbal cues which add to what is being said. So as much as I wish these companies no ill, I wish they would get a kick in the ass and realize that they need to start bringing in better voice actors.
Apparently I've upset the delicate balance that is the "slashdot linux dimension" and have been modded down for my opinion. I guess it's useless to have an opinion that's different from the majority. Nobody really wants to hear anything different anyways.
(Granted, most people who use Linux at home are knowledgeable enough to keep even a Windows machine safe.)
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Uh, no. If you've spent your entire learning curve on a linux machine you're not going to know the first thing about securing a Windows box. Yes, a lot of the same principles will be used in the securing, but that doesn't change the fundamental differences in the operating systems. I realize that you said "most people" and that you may know what you are doing with a Windows machine. I know a number of linux people however who run/ran Windows machines and have had them hacked. More evidence against Windows? Nope. They didn't take the time to download updates as well as set the necessary security policies to prevent outside access.
Just because the average user running Linux is more paranoid about security than a Windows user doesn't mean that Linux is inherently a more secure operating system.
Check out this link and read "Eric's Opinion".
http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Jun/gee2003
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"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it." --Mark Twain
The "everyone does it" argument is toted and works just as well as an adult if not better. It may not work in the confines of a legal system necessarily but outside of that boundry it flourishes. It may not be the same exact phrasing, but the message is the same, "That's the way the flock is going, so I'm going to follow." For example, take the standard p.c. Iraq response, "Well, now that we're there we should really stand behind it." It also gets used in less controversial topics as well. Why do you think we have things like "fashion" and "fads". Do you think the pet rock would have succeeded if this kind of mentality wasn't a staple in our society?
Build a house. Paint a self portrait.
1.) When characters cry, a giant stream of tears fly out.
2.) Ridiculous facial expression change when they blush or say wow or say yay.
These are some of the best things anime has to offer. If you want you can compare these expressions to those of stage actors. They have to over act so the audience can truly see what they're feeling. If anything it adds emotional content to that which would otherwise be a fairly shallow medium.
3.) Animes that are part comics, action, drama, tragedy is too common.
So they portray closer to a real persons life. Once again, you're getting a better look into the characters and seeing that they're more than just good guys, bad guys, or transdimensional demons.
4.) Episodes are a waste of time. Half the animes can be compressed into outstanding 2 hr movies, look at Battle Angel & Ninja Scroll.
Yeah, some anime can be a waste of time. (dragonball) But I personally have enjoyed every single episode of Naruto and Once Piece that I have ever watched.
5.) Random peace signs MUST go. Anime characters absolutely abuse it.
Watch the entire Trigun series and then come back and say this.
6.) Still frames. Artist gets lazy and you hear conversations, but you are staring at still frames.
Have you ever looked at the stuff these people draw? You've got to be kidding me with "lazy". Some of the most detailed art comes out of anime. If you think that they're lazy go ahead and try your hand at the medium. If you really want to see masterful use of still frames watch adult swim's "Sealab 2021", " Harvey Birdman", or "AquaTeen Hungerforce".
7.) Overuse of robotics and cards.
I semi-agree with the card thing, but that's completely just my opinion. Now, I really don't understand how you can be a slashdot reader and say "Overuse of robotics". However, a series that is set in the future will more than likely have robots. Just look at the way armies are researching and equipping themselves now. If you really wanted to make this statement you might as well just include it into movies, books, and any other area that tackles futuristic worlds.
8.) Ridiculous physics.
Most of the "ridiculous physics" are a direct result of energy transformations and releases. I'm not saying that all of the physics have some explanation nor am I trying to rationalize them. But if you can scientifically prove to me that when a super sajain goes level 3 or when an alien ship powers up it's lasers rocks shouldn't float I'd be more than happy to entertain your thoughts.