We KNOW that converting to nuclear energy would largely solve the global warming problem. Have a nice gander people, the solution to this seemingly intractible problem is staring us in the face.
No, nuclear isn't perfect. But in combination with electric cars, the CO2 problem is solved.
Then we just have to worry about the CO2 we've already put in there.
Contracts must be a two way street to be legally binding. What do you get in return for signing this? More money? I'd guess not. If you want to see an interesting blank look on your boss' face, ask him what you're getting in return.
Ask if you'll be fired if you don't sign it. That'd be interesting, too. Contracts made under duress are also not binding.
I would say that I'm not a lawyer, but I'm not a fucking lawyer and so I don't have to put stupid legalese into my posts!
My personal theory about this is related to the common business concept that when the originator of a company is still running it, it is often better run than when an inheritor comes along.
In the case of almost all of the media companies, the founders are long gone, and they have inherited a business model that has remained the same for decades. In that environment, it is not the smartest, most innovative people who rise to the top, but truly sycophants and sociopaths who enjoy office politics very much.
I think the whole reason for this entire RIAA/MPAA fiasco is simply down to the fact that the people running these companies aren't very bright.
Dude, your company spent BILLIONS building an OS. Period. Nuff said, right there. The general populace may think that is a rational number to spend on an OS, but we here know better. It's just a program. A large, complex one, true, but still, not that big of a deal, really.
And it doesn't work.
Who could be proud to work for such a company, such an incredibly incompetent one? And run by such assholes?
Or are you too busy listening to your Zune?
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I'm talking to you, AutoDesk. Your competitors are getting better and better, and with more modern interfaces. It's not your fault your the oldest--but it is your problem. Pick the best of your competitor's interfaces, and steal it.
Feel free to contact me to do this for you. I gaurantee that with your functionality and a modern interface, you will be unchallenged again for another ten years.
Yeah. I think it's worth noting that as much as we trash our overly litigious society, there are some upsides. No American company would dare do something so stupid...not without even thinking it through a bit.
Dude, you are completely out of your mind. Since when is it that only statements made under oath have to be truthful? And since when are treasonable ACTS not an impeachable offense? You don't have to say a god damned thing.
You're letting our overly litigious worldview control your mind. When you speak something out loud, it is supposed to be the truth. Otherwise it's this thing called "lying". No oath required.
While I agree that they haven't done anything of value, it used to be conservatives considered this a good thing, for gov't to do as little as possible. So in that sense it's been a resounding success. Still, it's not what I voted for them to do.
Still, it's gonna take longer than that for the Republicans to live down Bush. 2008 is the Dem's for the taking, as long as they don't fuck up too badly. That's why they're not doing anything.
My feeling is that you should just give it time. All businesses get a "having been around for awhile" bonus. The more albums you put out, if they're good and people like them, the more you can sell.
And over time, new fans will buy your old ones, too.
I don't think they'll take over the mobile market overnight, either. I think it'll take at least a few weeks.
After all, who would want an open standard phone where you can install your own software and not be charged a buck for a text message or a ringtone? Who the fuck would want that?
You seem to think that environmentalism is, at it's core, a fantasy. No, I am an environmentalist and I don't give a damn who rapes who. I just want air to breathe in 50, 100, 200 years.
Whether it's true or not, it is not a worthwhile argument in favor of filesharing. It is not for us to say what is good for another.
I still feel strongly that file sharing is a completely moral act. I'm just saying that this old saw, even if proven, is not a logical argument in support of it.
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Am I the only one who's never found a single antivirus app to be worth a damn?
We KNOW that converting to nuclear energy would largely solve the global warming problem. Have a nice gander people, the solution to this seemingly intractible problem is staring us in the face.
No, nuclear isn't perfect. But in combination with electric cars, the CO2 problem is solved.
Then we just have to worry about the CO2 we've already put in there.
Why these guys think they can _compete_ with anybody at this point is beyond me.
Dude, these motherfuckers are reading OUR mail. FUCK THEM.
Contracts must be a two way street to be legally binding. What do you get in return for signing this? More money? I'd guess not. If you want to see an interesting blank look on your boss' face, ask him what you're getting in return.
Ask if you'll be fired if you don't sign it. That'd be interesting, too. Contracts made under duress are also not binding.
I would say that I'm not a lawyer, but I'm not a fucking lawyer and so I don't have to put stupid legalese into my posts!
You think you're cool 'cause you're all "rational" and stuff.
My personal theory about this is related to the common business concept that when the originator of a company is still running it, it is often better run than when an inheritor comes along.
In the case of almost all of the media companies, the founders are long gone, and they have inherited a business model that has remained the same for decades. In that environment, it is not the smartest, most innovative people who rise to the top, but truly sycophants and sociopaths who enjoy office politics very much.
I think the whole reason for this entire RIAA/MPAA fiasco is simply down to the fact that the people running these companies aren't very bright.
Dude, your company spent BILLIONS building an OS. Period. Nuff said, right there. The general populace may think that is a rational number to spend on an OS, but we here know better. It's just a program. A large, complex one, true, but still, not that big of a deal, really.
And it doesn't work.
Who could be proud to work for such a company, such an incredibly incompetent one? And run by such assholes?
Or are you too busy listening to your Zune?
Well done, thank you.
Unfortunately, the Great 20th Century Radio Burst makes that impossible.
Stupid fucking grandparents.
Thank you, brilliant. I have often thought all the exact same things myself.
Weird. We sure are an embarassing lot as we are, eh? Feh!
That is an excellent fucking point, dude.
depends on whether you want to find them before they find us.
Yes. The botnets wouldn't be nearly as huge.
3ds MAX comes to mind.
I'm talking to you, AutoDesk. Your competitors are getting better and better, and with more modern interfaces. It's not your fault your the oldest--but it is your problem. Pick the best of your competitor's interfaces, and steal it.
Feel free to contact me to do this for you. I gaurantee that with your functionality and a modern interface, you will be unchallenged again for another ten years.
Yeah. I think it's worth noting that as much as we trash our overly litigious society, there are some upsides. No American company would dare do something so stupid...not without even thinking it through a bit.
Dude, you are completely out of your mind. Since when is it that only statements made under oath have to be truthful? And since when are treasonable ACTS not an impeachable offense? You don't have to say a god damned thing.
You're letting our overly litigious worldview control your mind. When you speak something out loud, it is supposed to be the truth. Otherwise it's this thing called "lying". No oath required.
While I agree that they haven't done anything of value, it used to be conservatives considered this a good thing, for gov't to do as little as possible. So in that sense it's been a resounding success. Still, it's not what I voted for them to do.
Still, it's gonna take longer than that for the Republicans to live down Bush. 2008 is the Dem's for the taking, as long as they don't fuck up too badly. That's why they're not doing anything.
Sad, really.
Sure am glad our Democratic representatives are doing what we elected them to do, which is defending Bush and Cheney.
I'm one satisfied voter.
My feeling is that you should just give it time. All businesses get a "having been around for awhile" bonus. The more albums you put out, if they're good and people like them, the more you can sell.
And over time, new fans will buy your old ones, too.
Patience. Nothing worthwhile comes easy.
I don't think they'll take over the mobile market overnight, either. I think it'll take at least a few weeks.
After all, who would want an open standard phone where you can install your own software and not be charged a buck for a text message or a ringtone? Who the fuck would want that?
You're treating them like superstition--only aknowledging the facts that fit your preconceived theory.
You have also obviously never been an adwords customer, or you would know they are already evil.
"Do No Evil" is what they TELL you. Do you trust a guy who goes on and on about how honest he is? Thought not. But it's good marketing.
And censoring search results in cooperation with the Chinese government is very, very evil. But you blow it off!
are you somehow trying to imply that the moon is...unnatural?
You seem to think that environmentalism is, at it's core, a fantasy. No, I am an environmentalist and I don't give a damn who rapes who. I just want air to breathe in 50, 100, 200 years.
Yeah. I'm nuts.
Whether it's true or not, it is not a worthwhile argument in favor of filesharing. It is not for us to say what is good for another.
I still feel strongly that file sharing is a completely moral act. I'm just saying that this old saw, even if proven, is not a logical argument in support of it.