I have to say I've never been to America, but the idea I get is that Americans (generally) see everything very black and white.
In my church, everyone is welcomed, even if you're not religious. If you live to the standards from the Bible, I say you live a good life. But unfortunately a lot of Christians don't pursue that way of living.
With pink goggles, I think we all should get along and tolerate each-other, even and/or especially when the other doesn't tolerate us.
You make some interesting points, but your prematurely drawn conclusions about me and my motivation and your replies to points I didn't make do put me off.
Greed isn't built on naivety as much as it is built on the fear of missing out or out of hunger for power.
Of all the people I know, Christians are the most generous. Also, The Bible encourages you to think and question everything. If you say it's a few hundred pages of bullshit, I am certain you have not read it or are keeping yourself blind. Whether you believe in God or not, the Bible contains fundamental truths that nobody in their right mind could deny: treating people with respect, forgiving, sharing, loving yourself and other people.
If you believe in your description of religion, I can imagine you're afraid of it, or angry at it.
People have always and will continue to abuse everything that can be used, including religion. But if you base your view solely on the people who abuse it, you keep yourself in the dark.
If you're talking about responsible for the legwork, I'd say it's almost always the user making the assertion. If I claim the Earth is revolving around the Sun, and you ask me for a source or link, I'd be happy to link you.
Perhaps - I still believe it is not trolling asking for a source. Although I do think "generally accepted knowledge" is too relative to be a substantial argument.
I have to disagree. For one, I believe the majority of people would not know whether that statement is true or not. Also, no knowledge is predominant, except perhaps breathing - but you could argue that that isn't true knowledge.
Too many people make assertions or draw conclusions too fast for me to accept anything posted in an internet message as absolute truth -- including yours. If I make a statement, and you'd like me to link you to a source, I would, and I cannot rightly understand people being offended as they are if I ask for it.
1) I think that's a good thing
2) They don't want the world to not know about the exploits, they just don't want the world to know how to use those exploits
3) These exploits would still be in the hands of the security companies so that they could prepare protection against them
I'm not sure how you came to your conclusions, I don't believe they are correct.
This annoys me to no end. Not just of Dell, but pretty much every single computer manufacturer. "Blahdeblah recommends Windows Vista Home Premium". When everyone does it, it feels like propaganda. But when they do it, their brand loses credit with me.
That only works for some items. Take a vase with a small mouth and large body for example, the software would not be able to generate a 3d model of it. A spring would not work either. Or a cage with something inside.
Interestingly, this is the stance the Dutch government is taking. They are refusing to make movie/music downloading a criminal offence until the content is deliverable DRM-free, hassle-free and at no greater cost.
Usually the conversion rate is 1 USD is 1 Euro. For example, look at the prices for video games. A $60 game consts 60 euros. Even Valve applies this conversion rate in Steam, and Apple for their store. It's extra income for the company. And most customers don't mind that much.
If only that were true. A $60 game doesn't always go for â60 here: sometimes it goes for â70 or even more!
Does Valve do that? I thought they sometimes lowered their price on certain games due to the difference in currencies. I'll mail them and ask. At least it includes sales tax.
Yes, when I ask companies about this they always give crappy answers, it truly annoys me. It makes me pirate certain products if I can't import them, simply because they believe they get away with patronizing their customers in Europe.
I did think of that, but I'm inclined to believe that if travel was much longer, I probably would have become bored much sooner.
I've played a lot of mmorpgs and long walks have never added a lot of value to my gaming unless I was specifically exploring.
I'll play the game until I'm bored with it. If there are still things left to do, I wouldn't really care and stop anyway. I play because it's fun, not because there's a todo-list, then it becomes too much like work.
The Sony game "Free Realms" allows you to transport from anywhere to a certain number of pre-defined portals. I'm sure the world would feel bigger if you had to walk everywhere, but it still feels big because you have to walk to a portal before you can use it, and explore all areas yourself to get quests and solve things. I did get bored with the game, as I do with any mmorpg, but that aspect I liked.
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I have to say I've never been to America, but the idea I get is that Americans (generally) see everything very black and white.
In my church, everyone is welcomed, even if you're not religious. If you live to the standards from the Bible, I say you live a good life. But unfortunately a lot of Christians don't pursue that way of living.
With pink goggles, I think we all should get along and tolerate each-other, even and/or especially when the other doesn't tolerate us.
You make some interesting points, but your prematurely drawn conclusions about me and my motivation and your replies to points I didn't make do put me off.
Microsoft isn't forcing anyone to use Internet Explorer.
Yes they are. How would you download another browser without using Internet Explorer on a new system?
Greed isn't built on naivety as much as it is built on the fear of missing out or out of hunger for power.
Of all the people I know, Christians are the most generous. Also, The Bible encourages you to think and question everything. If you say it's a few hundred pages of bullshit, I am certain you have not read it or are keeping yourself blind. Whether you believe in God or not, the Bible contains fundamental truths that nobody in their right mind could deny: treating people with respect, forgiving, sharing, loving yourself and other people.
If you believe in your description of religion, I can imagine you're afraid of it, or angry at it.
People have always and will continue to abuse everything that can be used, including religion. But if you base your view solely on the people who abuse it, you keep yourself in the dark.
I don't quite see how you can blame this on Evangelics, whether they're real Evangelics or just by name.
The cause of economic downfall is almost always plain greed.
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If you're talking about responsible for the legwork, I'd say it's almost always the user making the assertion. If I claim the Earth is revolving around the Sun, and you ask me for a source or link, I'd be happy to link you.
Perhaps - I still believe it is not trolling asking for a source. Although I do think "generally accepted knowledge" is too relative to be a substantial argument.
I have to disagree. For one, I believe the majority of people would not know whether that statement is true or not. Also, no knowledge is predominant, except perhaps breathing - but you could argue that that isn't true knowledge.
Too many people make assertions or draw conclusions too fast for me to accept anything posted in an internet message as absolute truth -- including yours. If I make a statement, and you'd like me to link you to a source, I would, and I cannot rightly understand people being offended as they are if I ask for it.
Why would it be me that has to search?
If your claim is so easily backed up, link it.
Except that history has shown that many software companies won't actually fix problems until forced to do so by full disclosure.
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1) I think that's a good thing
2) They don't want the world to not know about the exploits, they just don't want the world to know how to use those exploits
3) These exploits would still be in the hands of the security companies so that they could prepare protection against them
I'm not sure how you came to your conclusions, I don't believe they are correct.
Actually, vim has mouse support too. But why would you use side wheels on a harley?
This annoys me to no end. Not just of Dell, but pretty much every single computer manufacturer. "Blahdeblah recommends Windows Vista Home Premium". When everyone does it, it feels like propaganda. But when they do it, their brand loses credit with me.
That only works for some items. Take a vase with a small mouth and large body for example, the software would not be able to generate a 3d model of it. A spring would not work either. Or a cage with something inside.
Interestingly, this is the stance the Dutch government is taking. They are refusing to make movie/music downloading a criminal offence until the content is deliverable DRM-free, hassle-free and at no greater cost.
I think you underestimate the power and ignorance of greed
Really?
Could you suggest a program I could use instead of iTunes?
If the USD and the EUR were the same when the product was sold, and then the EUR goes down in price, I would agree with you.
But if the price according to the exchange rates at release differs %100, I believe it's a scam.
Usually the conversion rate is 1 USD is 1 Euro. For example, look at the prices for video games. A $60 game consts 60 euros. Even Valve applies this conversion rate in Steam, and Apple for their store. It's extra income for the company. And most customers don't mind that much.
If only that were true. A $60 game doesn't always go for â60 here: sometimes it goes for â70 or even more!
Does Valve do that? I thought they sometimes lowered their price on certain games due to the difference in currencies. I'll mail them and ask. At least it includes sales tax.
Not if you want to buy a preconfigured hardware set up a la laptop, dell or hp from a well known brand.
Yes, when I ask companies about this they always give crappy answers, it truly annoys me. It makes me pirate certain products if I can't import them, simply because they believe they get away with patronizing their customers in Europe.
I did think of that, but I'm inclined to believe that if travel was much longer, I probably would have become bored much sooner. I've played a lot of mmorpgs and long walks have never added a lot of value to my gaming unless I was specifically exploring.
I'll play the game until I'm bored with it. If there are still things left to do, I wouldn't really care and stop anyway. I play because it's fun, not because there's a todo-list, then it becomes too much like work.
The Sony game "Free Realms" allows you to transport from anywhere to a certain number of pre-defined portals. I'm sure the world would feel bigger if you had to walk everywhere, but it still feels big because you have to walk to a portal before you can use it, and explore all areas yourself to get quests and solve things. I did get bored with the game, as I do with any mmorpg, but that aspect I liked.