So will students start noting what's on the test to help the next class out?
What will this actually be used for? It's hard to imagine scenarios where I'd want to use it much.
Are you sure it's a joke? I've worked for several managers who sound just like that. And they're 100% serious.
And would those same managers be posting on slashdot? Even if they were to somehow find their way here, they wouldn't be posting as an anonymous coward. They'd post under a username like PowerBoss2000. At least that's the impression I get from watching The Office. Maybe I should get back to searching for a job.
And if you returned it they would have sent you a perfectly fine replacement. That makes zero sense
I had assumed he was saying that he returned the red ringed xbox and sold the replacement they sent. That makes sense to me if you're worried about the second one having the same problem sometime after warranty.
He just said he still has a working snes. If that's the kind of durability you expect from a gaming system then I can imagine not wanting to take chances with a second xbox.
Some people on slashdot think there should be no censorship whatsoever.
Among those people, some think the kids should be fine coming across anything. Others think the kids just need a talk about what to do or how to interpret some of the wilder stuff out there.
Others on slashdot are keen on the idea of parental controls but still believe talks with their kids and perhaps additional limits (like keeping the computer in the living room as opposed to the bedroom with door closed) are important because no parental control is perfect.
Still others keep their kids from the net entirely until they are X age. Others might have a limited whitelist.
There's really a broad spectrum. Some that are coming from a similar philisophical place might suggest a modification they think the other might not be aware of. Others point out something just to troll or bash. But many are being internally consistent even if it is contradictory to other posts you've seen by others.
For what it's worth, when I said parental controls should be enough, I wasn't trying to say one way or another how he should parent. I was simply stating that IF the only reason for keeping the wii offline was to keep the kids from getting offline, the parental controls should be enough to keep the kids offline. It's fairly easy to turn it on or off so you can use it when you want and disable access when you don't want it being used.
2. Drug manufacturers are getting their monopoly extended from 5 to 12 years. No generics for 7 years more per drug. Prices will go higher and not lower
Hey can you point me in the direction of where you found this? I've done some searches and can't seem to verify it much less learn more about it. Is this a change via the bill that just got passed or separate issue that's happened recently?
They're analyzing whatever they can find so they can make up a headline "Facebook attracting more visitors than google.com" so you'll actually read it and discover it's complete tripe, but only after having seen a few ads that they get paid for.
Which are more like to be google ads than facebook ads?:)
but you will notice that i am actually arguing with clueless people here who believe this facebook quasisocial existence is a REPLACEMENT for real friendship
It sounds like you're arguing with a strawman instead of the people responding to your posts.
To each their own. For quite a while Wii Play was the favorite game in our household. We haven't played it much lately but we still find it is one of the best to pull out when introducing the Wii to new people.
I think respect should be proffered until something is done to lose it, not held at bay until it's "earned".
Sure, if a teacher does something horrible, he will lose respect in my book. As a general rule, I am respectful to all and have an even greater degree of respect given to those who have to do a difficult job and often don't otherwise receive much respect.
Children are often have an unwarranted lack of respect for people who are trying to help them (parents, teachers, etc.) regardless of whether that person "earned it" or not. That's just part of growing up. As a child, you don't readily know who your friends are.
Because of this, though, I have a greater degree of "default" respect for teachers willing to teach children. Sure, something may happen to change my mind about them but just choosing their profession earns some measure of respect from me.
I didn't RTFA but perhaps Sony is using this idea as an alternative to the typical limited demo. Perhaps they will give the entire game (or a larger portion of it) but only limit what you can do as you progress. I can see that as being better in some cases.
Rather than have a single limited level that I can play fully, they give multiple levels so you can see how varied it is (helping you to know that it won't just be more of the same) but it limits your choice of weapons as you progess so it's harder and harder to complete or get the full experience. I can imagine that in many cases I'd prefer that way of dealing with a demo. Sometimes I'd rather get a taste of what each level might be like more than I want to have full use of all the features, throughout. If I got a taste of a powerful weapon and how it handles, I don't care as much if I can keep using it. I can imagine how it'd be in future levels.
I agree with you. I think the way to approach that balance with quality is to flag the fluff stuff that would have been deleted as fluff stuff with a large bold warning that information may not be accurate or well written. Perhaps you could even prevent any quality section article from linking to a fluff section article.
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So will students start noting what's on the test to help the next class out? What will this actually be used for? It's hard to imagine scenarios where I'd want to use it much.
On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog.
How well is the PSP Go selling?
This would have been the responsible response.
LOLWUT?
If you buy something from someone who confesses it is not theirs you are knowingly buying stolen property. I don't think that's legal either.
The new mace. Spray the mugger a new pair of sealed-shut eyelids.
I'd call it time travel
And would those same managers be posting on slashdot? Even if they were to somehow find their way here, they wouldn't be posting as an anonymous coward. They'd post under a username like PowerBoss2000. At least that's the impression I get from watching The Office. Maybe I should get back to searching for a job.
I had assumed he was saying that he returned the red ringed xbox and sold the replacement they sent. That makes sense to me if you're worried about the second one having the same problem sometime after warranty.
He just said he still has a working snes. If that's the kind of durability you expect from a gaming system then I can imagine not wanting to take chances with a second xbox.
Well, at least they can get LOLCAT in China...I think.
You know, they aren't all the same people, right?
Some people on slashdot think there should be no censorship whatsoever.
Among those people, some think the kids should be fine coming across anything. Others think the kids just need a talk about what to do or how to interpret some of the wilder stuff out there.
Others on slashdot are keen on the idea of parental controls but still believe talks with their kids and perhaps additional limits (like keeping the computer in the living room as opposed to the bedroom with door closed) are important because no parental control is perfect.
Still others keep their kids from the net entirely until they are X age. Others might have a limited whitelist.
There's really a broad spectrum. Some that are coming from a similar philisophical place might suggest a modification they think the other might not be aware of. Others point out something just to troll or bash. But many are being internally consistent even if it is contradictory to other posts you've seen by others.
For what it's worth, when I said parental controls should be enough, I wasn't trying to say one way or another how he should parent. I was simply stating that IF the only reason for keeping the wii offline was to keep the kids from getting offline, the parental controls should be enough to keep the kids offline. It's fairly easy to turn it on or off so you can use it when you want and disable access when you don't want it being used.
Hey can you point me in the direction of where you found this? I've done some searches and can't seem to verify it much less learn more about it. Is this a change via the bill that just got passed or separate issue that's happened recently?
Unless they use the browser. Then they might sully their eyes on slashdot!
But I agree, the parental controls should be enough.
Well, I think he's correct for any market as broad as wine, though you may have an argument for smaller niche markets.
Just remember, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say, "YES!"
I don't think those are really girls. They are just guys hoping to get gifts.
Which are more like to be google ads than facebook ads? :)
It sounds like you're arguing with a strawman instead of the people responding to your posts.
To each their own. For quite a while Wii Play was the favorite game in our household. We haven't played it much lately but we still find it is one of the best to pull out when introducing the Wii to new people.
They should be required to list the peak speed, the low speed, and the average speed for each rate offered.
That would be fun to play a long game of Risk on.
I think respect should be proffered until something is done to lose it, not held at bay until it's "earned".
Sure, if a teacher does something horrible, he will lose respect in my book. As a general rule, I am respectful to all and have an even greater degree of respect given to those who have to do a difficult job and often don't otherwise receive much respect.
Children are often have an unwarranted lack of respect for people who are trying to help them (parents, teachers, etc.) regardless of whether that person "earned it" or not. That's just part of growing up. As a child, you don't readily know who your friends are.
Because of this, though, I have a greater degree of "default" respect for teachers willing to teach children. Sure, something may happen to change my mind about them but just choosing their profession earns some measure of respect from me.
I didn't RTFA but perhaps Sony is using this idea as an alternative to the typical limited demo. Perhaps they will give the entire game (or a larger portion of it) but only limit what you can do as you progress. I can see that as being better in some cases.
Rather than have a single limited level that I can play fully, they give multiple levels so you can see how varied it is (helping you to know that it won't just be more of the same) but it limits your choice of weapons as you progess so it's harder and harder to complete or get the full experience. I can imagine that in many cases I'd prefer that way of dealing with a demo. Sometimes I'd rather get a taste of what each level might be like more than I want to have full use of all the features, throughout. If I got a taste of a powerful weapon and how it handles, I don't care as much if I can keep using it. I can imagine how it'd be in future levels.
I agree with you. I think the way to approach that balance with quality is to flag the fluff stuff that would have been deleted as fluff stuff with a large bold warning that information may not be accurate or well written. Perhaps you could even prevent any quality section article from linking to a fluff section article.
He just misspoke. The link he gave provided the censored textures.