I'm calling shenanigans on this "research". Reading the article, it sounds like these researchers are not only full of shit, but have no idea what they're doing.
No, I'm using fiction to show you the things that we used to think were the ultimate trespasses on our rights and would never allow them to come to pass. Yet we're closer and closer to that every day.
We need to change our consumption; Which is unlikely to chance considering the most populous country in the world is really going to their industrial revolution now.
We will run out oil in my natural lifetime, period. Before we do there will be [more] wars over what's left and I'd like to be self-sufficient before that time comes.
I would refer you several films/books: 1984, Equilibrium, V for Vendetta, The Time Machine, Dark City, The Matrix, et al.
Ultimately, I don't think it will matter much. The resources on this planet will "run out" at our current rate of consumption in 30-50 years, depending on who you ask.
Personally, I agree with the GP: Buy some guns, ammo, learn how to get by with farming/hunting, and try to live a self-sufficient lifestyle.
True, but the Wal-Mart has everything you need (ammo included). I'm sure they have the power tools and shopping carts necessary to lock the place down. Then there's always the roof.
Ideally, a Wal-Mart next to a Costco, but let's be realistic.
Considering where it's actually located, I seriously doubt it'd be a problem. It's in the far corner of my garage, block wall on one side and the garage door on another, then just open space. In an ammo can to boot.
I think survivalists call that a SHTF instance, and usually include Katrina. Anyway, this is just my sporting supply. If the SHTF, I'd feel pretty comfortable in my house. I've seen my neighbor across the street openly carrying, so I'd probably team up with them.
I have a feeling "stay the course" isn't a direct quote, but that's beside the point.
If a technology still have a high potential to provide a good ROI, it may not be bad to continue working with it. It's clear they've altered course, but are still working with the technology.
Your problem seems to be that you think you know how best to raise your children.
The problem is, that eventually your crotchfruit are going to be members of the society that the rest of us live in. Unfortunately, I'm not sure there's a satisfactory way to resolve that while not interfering in the parenting of others.
If that's the case, I'd say there may be a problem with the royalty structure. Aside from the govt putting it's nose in, if such a legal mandate really does exist.
That's like saying I legally have to pay each party involved in the manufacture of pencils 8 cents: Yellow and black paint, graphite, wood, aluminum, eraser. Therefore, it's impossible to sell a pencil for less than $0.48 because that's just the cost to pay the parties involved in it's manufacture. Nevermind that the actual COST of materials and labor may be significantly less than that.
Also, please spare me the 'If you're so smart, why don't you do it' line. My comments are merely an observation of things as I see them.
Like I said, I'd be willing to pay up to $0.10 each. I think, given the kind of distribution they can achieve with such low prices and the internet, they would do just fine.
What makes a proper parent? How many of them are in the world? Some people have no choice when it comes to having kids, for reasons I shouldn't have to enumerate.
I suggested no such thing, rather I said that the unwillingness to ask for input is likely one of the major contributors to poor parenting. Plugging your ears and screaming "na na na na" when someone gives you a suggestion is not the way to do things. You're far better off collecting a body of information and deciding what works best for you.
I also think your statement, that asking Slashdot isn't going to do any good, is asinine. I'm of the opinion that there are some very smart people here, and some very dumb people here; very much like the rest of the fleshy world. I think the average person could filter though the feed them Drain-O LOL shit you might see from the trolls for the true gems of wisdom.
What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Human nature, bud. People respect strength and confidence, they'll pick on those weaker than them. Today that might get him suspended or expelled, but I wouldn't convict the bullied kid of any crime.
Agreed, the GP is delusional if (s)he thinks everyone is born knowing how to be a proper parent. I suspect that attitude is exactly the problem in many situations.
I've got a few year old Acer tablet, and my touchpad is considerably more sensitive in Ubuntu than it is in windows; I've been running Ubuntu on it for the past 6 months or so. If I ever so slightly brush the touchpad, it will register a click. Occasionally, when I'm "rowing" on the touchpad, it will register a click when there really shouldn't have been. His gripe is valid, and not addressed with the control panels available in a default installation.
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If they don't like it, remove them from the index. Watch how fast they shut their pie-holes then.
Can they get rid of Swik.net while they're at it? I loathe that damn site.
I'm calling shenanigans on this "research". Reading the article, it sounds like these researchers are not only full of shit, but have no idea what they're doing.
That is all.
No, I'm using fiction to show you the things that we used to think were the ultimate trespasses on our rights and would never allow them to come to pass. Yet we're closer and closer to that every day.
We need to change our consumption; Which is unlikely to chance considering the most populous country in the world is really going to their industrial revolution now.
We will run out oil in my natural lifetime, period. Before we do there will be [more] wars over what's left and I'd like to be self-sufficient before that time comes.
I would refer you several films/books: 1984, Equilibrium, V for Vendetta, The Time Machine, Dark City, The Matrix, et al.
Ultimately, I don't think it will matter much. The resources on this planet will "run out" at our current rate of consumption in 30-50 years, depending on who you ask.
Personally, I agree with the GP: Buy some guns, ammo, learn how to get by with farming/hunting, and try to live a self-sufficient lifestyle.
But the move on Valve's part is just f-ing crooked, if you ask me.
Penalty boycott box for Valve, for me.
Amazing how my original post's parent was modded "insightful" while I'm a trollbaiting flamer. How far we've fallen.
I'd be happy to debate those social issues, on a state level.
Not in Article 2 Section 8? Not the federal government's f-ing job.
True, but the Wal-Mart has everything you need (ammo included). I'm sure they have the power tools and shopping carts necessary to lock the place down. Then there's always the roof.
Ideally, a Wal-Mart next to a Costco, but let's be realistic.
I've got two dogs, they'd probably be happy to eat zombie flesh. I'd readily eat the cowardly one if I had to.
Eh, .22 is good out to 75yd or so. I'd totally head for a Super Target/Walmart if zombies showed up, LOTS of ammo/guns and canned food/water galore.
Considering where it's actually located, I seriously doubt it'd be a problem. It's in the far corner of my garage, block wall on one side and the garage door on another, then just open space. In an ammo can to boot.
I think survivalists call that a SHTF instance, and usually include Katrina. Anyway, this is just my sporting supply. If the SHTF, I'd feel pretty comfortable in my house. I've seen my neighbor across the street openly carrying, so I'd probably team up with them.
I just spent $450 on ammo this past weekend: .308 .22
.22 .223
:(
.22 when the zombies come, just takes one headshot and I can probably carry 20x the ammo.
150
550
2000 9mm
Plus my current stock:
~600
~250
Damn war is making ammo expensive
The upshot is that the prices on the ammo I use should drop dramatically, since they're all military calibers.
I want a bunch of
I have a feeling "stay the course" isn't a direct quote, but that's beside the point.
If a technology still have a high potential to provide a good ROI, it may not be bad to continue working with it. It's clear they've altered course, but are still working with the technology.
Your problem seems to be that you think you know how best to raise your children.
The problem is, that eventually your crotchfruit are going to be members of the society that the rest of us live in. Unfortunately, I'm not sure there's a satisfactory way to resolve that while not interfering in the parenting of others.
If that's the case, I'd say there may be a problem with the royalty structure. Aside from the govt putting it's nose in, if such a legal mandate really does exist.
That's like saying I legally have to pay each party involved in the manufacture of pencils 8 cents: Yellow and black paint, graphite, wood, aluminum, eraser. Therefore, it's impossible to sell a pencil for less than $0.48 because that's just the cost to pay the parties involved in it's manufacture. Nevermind that the actual COST of materials and labor may be significantly less than that.
Also, please spare me the 'If you're so smart, why don't you do it' line. My comments are merely an observation of things as I see them.
Like I said, I'd be willing to pay up to $0.10 each. I think, given the kind of distribution they can achieve with such low prices and the internet, they would do just fine.
I'm referring to competition from the likes of AllOfMP3, MP3 Sugar, etc.
I've spent far more with these folks that I ever have on traditional avenues. I'd be willing to pay $0.10 a song, whereas I pay about $0.02 right now.
Personally, I think they'd sell a hell of a lot more product for a far greater overall profit if they significantly dropped prices.
What makes a proper parent? How many of them are in the world? Some people have no choice when it comes to having kids, for reasons I shouldn't have to enumerate.
I suggested no such thing, rather I said that the unwillingness to ask for input is likely one of the major contributors to poor parenting. Plugging your ears and screaming "na na na na" when someone gives you a suggestion is not the way to do things. You're far better off collecting a body of information and deciding what works best for you.
I also think your statement, that asking Slashdot isn't going to do any good, is asinine. I'm of the opinion that there are some very smart people here, and some very dumb people here; very much like the rest of the fleshy world. I think the average person could filter though the feed them Drain-O LOL shit you might see from the trolls for the true gems of wisdom.
I'd be all over that, but as it is, their competition is fierce.
What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Human nature, bud. People respect strength and confidence, they'll pick on those weaker than them. Today that might get him suspended or expelled, but I wouldn't convict the bullied kid of any crime.
Agreed, the GP is delusional if (s)he thinks everyone is born knowing how to be a proper parent. I suspect that attitude is exactly the problem in many situations.
In the 30 seconds I've thought about it, I don't see why it couldn't run like Usenet.
I've got a few year old Acer tablet, and my touchpad is considerably more sensitive in Ubuntu than it is in windows; I've been running Ubuntu on it for the past 6 months or so. If I ever so slightly brush the touchpad, it will register a click. Occasionally, when I'm "rowing" on the touchpad, it will register a click when there really shouldn't have been. His gripe is valid, and not addressed with the control panels available in a default installation.