Thats why most people that have ever tried programming javascript for client side error checking make it optional and rely on server side error checking to do the check that actually has credibility.
When it comes to validation, JavaScript should only be a feature offered to users whose browsers support it, server side validation should always be the ultimate judge.
Well, by now this whole Directive is not just about software patentability anymore, it's also about the democracy as it is being followed or in this case largely ignored by the European commision. My advice to start some emotion with people not in the business is to approach it from that angle, ie: explain how this whole series of events is undemocratical. Just like you said yourself:
Because democracy is being ignored for something a lot of people don't understand doesn't mean they can get away with it.
You're right, so tell people exactly that, democracy is being ignored, if that doesn't get them interested in this, then nothing really will, there are always people out there who don't give a damn about anything. Anyhow, this is the approach that I took to explain this whole thing to my grandfather and he certainly took it to heart.
All depends on how the system is implemented really. I remember during my studies the supermarket I did my groceries at had a system like this in place (that was 5 years ago btw). It required you to sign up for a card which contained your name and address, you'd then slip the card in a reader and a specific (numbered) scanning device would be "released" for you to use. So any device would be linked to a customer ID that could be used to locate you.
While i agree with you on American weapon legislation, this case has nothing to do with it. According to the Register anyway, the kid grabbed one of the cops' guns.
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Thats why most people that have ever tried programming javascript for client side error checking make it optional and rely on server side error checking to do the check that actually has credibility. When it comes to validation, JavaScript should only be a feature offered to users whose browsers support it, server side validation should always be the ultimate judge.
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You're right, so tell people exactly that, democracy is being ignored, if that doesn't get them interested in this, then nothing really will, there are always people out there who don't give a damn about anything. Anyhow, this is the approach that I took to explain this whole thing to my grandfather and he certainly took it to heart.
All depends on how the system is implemented really. I remember during my studies the supermarket I did my groceries at had a system like this in place (that was 5 years ago btw). It required you to sign up for a card which contained your name and address, you'd then slip the card in a reader and a specific (numbered) scanning device would be "released" for you to use. So any device would be linked to a customer ID that could be used to locate you.
While i agree with you on American weapon legislation, this case has nothing to do with it. According to the Register anyway, the kid grabbed one of the cops' guns.
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Drop your weapon, you have ten seconds to comply.