I didn't notice the date... its a good thing you alerted those of us who don't use time, otherwise I'd be switching to FreeBSD. I will not be associated in any way with that stuck-up whore.
True, but at the very least, you could negotiate a lower price. I don't think the problem is so much that there are dead pixels on the PSPs, but that the customer is expected to pay full price for a defective product.
I think this is a good case that highlights online gaming addiction and how it needs to be classified as a disease. "Detox" clinics, etc. should be set-up in order to prevent this type of behavior. It should be treated similarly to alcoholism.
When people start getting that upset at things that happen in a fantasy world, then professional counseling should not be far behind.
IMO, stealing from Billy G should carry a lesser offense than stealing from the people who beg out in front of the library. In fact, I claim that stealing $100 from a millionaire should carry the same penalty as stealing $.10 from a thousandaire.
Stealing is only morally correct when there is no other recourse. Stealing money in order to preserve onesself is morally correct. It only makes sense to steal from those who will miss it least.
daveschroeder is apparently doing quite well with first posts these days.
It may be possible that he "camps"/. in order to see the stories as early as possible and then goes beserk up until the story goes live. If this is the case, then its just a clever way of karma whoring.
Do take my opinion with a grain of salt; I do have an axe to grind.
According to that logic, we should simply give money away to a company because, indirectly, we're giving the money to ourselves.
I entreat you to pay over the stated price on all items you buy the next time you go to the store. You'd be doing a great service to the public at large.
If the President doesn't sign it, it's considered veto'd.
Not quite.
The president has 10 days to either sign, ignore, or veto a bill. In all but the latter case, the bill becomes law. If, after 10 days he has not signed the legislation, and congress is adjourned, it is not signed into law. This is known as a pocket veto. Otherwise, it does indeed become law w/o his approval.
If I'm not mistaken, you do not have to give out your SSN to any agency that will not use it for Social Security related stuff. That is, the only people who need to know your SSN is your employer (for payroll taxes) and the SS Dept (along with the IRS). Since your school does not need your SSN, you don't have to give it to them.
Perhaps this was the original idea, but isn't that way in practice. I was always under the impression that it was on the books in the way I described.
Update For for the dupe. Not going well. Appreciate all the hate mail. Really encourages improvement.
Unless you have an '*' next to your name, you don't pay for slashdot other than the electricity to run your box. Don't give me the "but the ads are there" tripe either. I know most of you either use Adblock or ignore them anyway.
You raise good points, but what must happen is that people need to be more careful with their personal information. Most people gladly give away their phone number to Radio Shack, Best Buy, etc. at the drop of a hat. I'll bet you ~50% of people would give their SSN to any brick and mortar retailer (but not those hackers on the internets) if asked to do so. Most of them don't know that they can refuse to give out any of their personal information (of course, the cost may be not being able to do business with that store), but probably would so they wouldn't be put-out by having to go to another store.
Convenience trumps all with security being a close second and privacy a distant third.
Sometimes theft is ethical. One instance that most people will agree with is when someone is starving and steals food. Another is the theft of medicine if it will save your life. I think most people would agree that if 'substance A' will save your life, you are in the right to take it if you cannot pay.
Of course, downloading music is not a life or death matter, and I don't claim that it is. My point is that the world is not as black and white as you wish it to be.
If you have a Liberal MP... well good luck I have no advice for you, they're pushing the bill.
If you have a Conservative MP, base your objections on the fact that this bill is designed to harmonize IP law with the rest of the world. Who cares about the rest of the world? Canada for Canadians!
If you have a BQ MP, start ranting about how this bill threatens French Canadian culture.
Finally, if you have an NDP MP, simply tell the truth. This is a sellout to wealthy corporations.
The next thing the Republicans will legislate is Debtor Prisons, where they can farm out the the prisoners as day laborers.
I dislike Republicans as much as the next person, but 18 Democrats voted for this bill. I'd call that a bi-partisian effort (it would override any veto).
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Am I the only one who thinks its funny that someone modded that up?
ADDers unite!
Could someone please work a hot grits joke into this? I'm not very good at it.
Phew ...
... its a good thing you alerted those of us who don't use time, otherwise I'd be switching to FreeBSD. I will not be associated in any way with that stuck-up whore.
I didn't notice the date
Pardon me, mods, but I'm thinking this is a +1 funny. [Sigh] I guess I'll catch it in Meta-Moderation.
In all seriousness, that would be considered cruel and/or unusual punishment by the Supreme Court.
But, of course, it would be fun to see.
Sony is named as a peitioner in this case (on the side of MGM Studios). So it seems Sony itself no longer agrees with the Betamax decision.
Right now multiplayer seems to be the easiest way to implement anti-piracy measures.
Imagine that. Those dirty commie-pirates have increased the quality of gaming through their dirty, filthy communist stealing.
True, but at the very least, you could negotiate a lower price. I don't think the problem is so much that there are dead pixels on the PSPs, but that the customer is expected to pay full price for a defective product.
I think this is a good case that highlights online gaming addiction and how it needs to be classified as a disease. "Detox" clinics, etc. should be set-up in order to prevent this type of behavior. It should be treated similarly to alcoholism.
When people start getting that upset at things that happen in a fantasy world, then professional counseling should not be far behind.
IMO, stealing from Billy G should carry a lesser offense than stealing from the people who beg out in front of the library. In fact, I claim that stealing $100 from a millionaire should carry the same penalty as stealing $.10 from a thousandaire.
Stealing is only morally correct when there is no other recourse. Stealing money in order to preserve onesself is morally correct. It only makes sense to steal from those who will miss it least.
daveschroeder is apparently doing quite well with first posts these days.
/. in order to see the stories as early as possible and then goes beserk up until the story goes live. If this is the case, then its just a clever way of karma whoring.
It may be possible that he "camps"
Do take my opinion with a grain of salt; I do have an axe to grind.
According to that logic, we should simply give money away to a company because, indirectly, we're giving the money to ourselves.
I entreat you to pay over the stated price on all items you buy the next time you go to the store. You'd be doing a great service to the public at large.
If the President doesn't sign it, it's considered veto'd.
Not quite.
The president has 10 days to either sign, ignore, or veto a bill. In all but the latter case, the bill becomes law. If, after 10 days he has not signed the legislation, and congress is adjourned, it is not signed into law. This is known as a pocket veto. Otherwise, it does indeed become law w/o his approval.
I don't see your '*'
And I'm not bitching about dupes, am I?
Here, here!
I'm thinking Jon Stewart / Lewis Black in '08. Methinks that will look appealing to the Jeb Bush vs Hillary Clinton match-up that might just occur.
The school definitely needs your SSN.
If I'm not mistaken, you do not have to give out your SSN to any agency that will not use it for Social Security related stuff. That is, the only people who need to know your SSN is your employer (for payroll taxes) and the SS Dept (along with the IRS). Since your school does not need your SSN, you don't have to give it to them.
Perhaps this was the original idea, but isn't that way in practice. I was always under the impression that it was on the books in the way I described.
Update For for the dupe. Not going well. Appreciate all the hate mail. Really encourages improvement.
Unless you have an '*' next to your name, you don't pay for slashdot other than the electricity to run your box. Don't give me the "but the ads are there" tripe either. I know most of you either use Adblock or ignore them anyway.
The source is available. Start your own site.
You raise good points, but what must happen is that people need to be more careful with their personal information. Most people gladly give away their phone number to Radio Shack, Best Buy, etc. at the drop of a hat. I'll bet you ~50% of people would give their SSN to any brick and mortar retailer (but not those hackers on the internets) if asked to do so. Most of them don't know that they can refuse to give out any of their personal information (of course, the cost may be not being able to do business with that store), but probably would so they wouldn't be put-out by having to go to another store.
Convenience trumps all with security being a close second and privacy a distant third.
Speak for yourself.
I answered 'yes' to question one, and I am a slashdotter.
Sometimes theft is ethical. One instance that most people will agree with is when someone is starving and steals food. Another is the theft of medicine if it will save your life. I think most people would agree that if 'substance A' will save your life, you are in the right to take it if you cannot pay.
Of course, downloading music is not a life or death matter, and I don't claim that it is. My point is that the world is not as black and white as you wish it to be.
Actually, I was expecting at least one:
"Chuck Cadman is my MP, you insensitive clod!" post.
It all depends on who your MP is.
... well good luck I have no advice for you, they're pushing the bill.
If you have a Liberal MP
If you have a Conservative MP, base your objections on the fact that this bill is designed to harmonize IP law with the rest of the world. Who cares about the rest of the world? Canada for Canadians!
If you have a BQ MP, start ranting about how this bill threatens French Canadian culture.
Finally, if you have an NDP MP, simply tell the truth. This is a sellout to wealthy corporations.
The next thing the Republicans will legislate is Debtor Prisons, where they can farm out the the prisoners as day laborers.
I dislike Republicans as much as the next person, but 18 Democrats voted for this bill. I'd call that a bi-partisian effort (it would override any veto).
Both parties need to go.
Its called predatory lending and it will continue until the corporatist elements of the Democratic and Republican parties are purged.