I never said the ADA wasn't an idiot, to try to base someone's actions on the games they play can be described at least as moronic.
What Would you say if the defense attorney used that as his defense? or is it just because the prosecution used it, it was idiotic? but defense use would make it law? I'm sure the defense lawyer is pissed he didn't get to think of it first! 'I'm sorry your honor, but my client is innocent. His mental capacity was diminished due to his total immersion in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.'
Why hide behind Anonymous Coward? or is it just that's all you are? a coward? or do you feel your point is more valid because you call people names?
as to what i would prefer... I would prefer people taking responsibility for their actions! You do something illegal and wrong? Serve the time! Don't try to avoid it, don't waste taxpayer money prosecuting you. Be an adult, accept responsibility!
Yes, because the guy with the law degree will use every trick and loophole he (or she) knows to get the idiot with the knife off. Leaving the idiot with the knife off to possibly harm someone else.
The above views are mine and mine alone, please do not issue a C&D order against anyone who may assist in the dissemination of said views. However, this view is not Copyrighted, so please, use it if you share it.;-)
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automatically starting a monthly charge on her CC without her knowledge
but at least they could show improved fraud protection numbers when she caught on!
Did anyone else notice the fine job the 'registered cabler' did installing the RJ45 on page 2 of the brochure? That's quality, dead on center work there.;-)
Can't blame Apple here, I'd rather see their lawyers working on this kind of case than on better ways to enforce DRM. Pre-release versions give you a heads up on software advances and help companies release a better product.
On a side note, it's good to see this guy actually take responsibility for his actions, instead of hiding and blaming Apple.
Exactly! I have been staying away from them because I don't like reading every other day about their patent antics. If more people did this, maybe they'd think before they paid a (patent lawyer) retainer.
however, my suggestion is talk to an employment lawyer (how hypocritical am i?) on the legality of your employment contract. I believe the rumblings in earlier posts about 'any code you ever wrote' becoming your employers property being illegal as true.
I've had friends get out of strictly written non-competes as they were just that, too strict. Non-competes can't keep you from making a living, and signing over all your prior work could do just that.
As someone who lived through 11 years of it, I can say it was/is a pretty amazing worksite. In short, they moved a few miles of raised highway thru downtown Boston directly under ground. Added a few tunnels under Boston Harbor and built a stunning new bridge into town. Now if they can just fix the leaks, it will be quite cool.
Just to be fair, i"m including the text from an phish attempt i received.
Of course the link displayed doesn't go to the 'bank'. Clicking on it would forward you to: http://falcon.liquidweb.com/~d3vo/ keybank/ib2/Controller/requester=update/
I would think that following the butchering of translation from native language to English, would give us an idea of country of origin. I have received other phishing emails where you can tell English is their writers first language.
Dear {BIG AMERICAN BANK} member,
Technical services of the {BIG AMERICAN BANK} are carrying out a planned software upgrade.
We earnestly ask you to visit the following link to start the procedure customers
data confirmation.
https://accounts1.{BIG AMERICAN BANK}.com/ib2/Controller?requester=update
We present our apologies and thank you for co-operation.
Please do not answer to this email - follow the instructions given above.
This instruction has been sent to all bank customers and is obligatory to follow.
why can't i buy a TV in Canada for use in Canada (at the summer cottage)? then just bring it home to the US? we all know there are criminals just running around willy-nilly up there in Canada watching and recording any and all the TV they can.;) i just want to keep my TV safe.
oh hell, can't i ever have a good idea without someone pointing out it's flaws? dammit some free ice cream would make me feel better, but those iDownload.com people ate it all.
i live and work about 8 minutes from Canada, so if this is true, i'll start taking orders. of course, i'll be leaving the box there as i'll be just 'bringing my summer cottage TV home for the winter';) when customs asks.
phew! thanks for clearing that up! i was sitting here thinking "what the heck are experties? are they some new fangled thing i'm way behind the times on?"
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I never said the ADA wasn't an idiot, to try to base someone's actions on the games they play can be described at least as moronic.
What Would you say if the defense attorney used that as his defense? or is it just because the prosecution used it, it was idiotic? but defense use would make it law? I'm sure the defense lawyer is pissed he didn't get to think of it first! 'I'm sorry your honor, but my client is innocent. His mental capacity was diminished due to his total immersion in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.'
Why hide behind Anonymous Coward? or is it just that's all you are? a coward? or do you feel your point is more valid because you call people names?
as to what i would prefer... I would prefer people taking responsibility for their actions! You do something illegal and wrong? Serve the time! Don't try to avoid it, don't waste taxpayer money prosecuting you. Be an adult, accept responsibility!
But what do I know, I'm just an idiot.
Yes, because the guy with the law degree will use every trick and loophole he (or she) knows to get the idiot with the knife off. Leaving the idiot with the knife off to possibly harm someone else.
;-)
The above views are mine and mine alone, please do not issue a C&D order against anyone who may assist in the dissemination of said views. However, this view is not Copyrighted, so please, use it if you share it.
automatically starting a monthly charge on her CC without her knowledge
but at least they could show improved fraud protection numbers when she caught on!
Did anyone else notice the fine job the 'registered cabler' did installing the RJ45 on page 2 of the brochure? That's quality, dead on center work there. ;-)
Who's there?
Amazon...
Amazon who?
Amazon's here to patent this idea...
We're only cynical because people have shown us we're right
Can't blame Apple here, I'd rather see their lawyers working on this kind of case than on better ways to enforce DRM. Pre-release versions give you a heads up on software advances and help companies release a better product.
On a side note, it's good to see this guy actually take responsibility for his actions, instead of hiding and blaming Apple.
online transfer process -- yay, another claim for a patent
If anyone wants to help beat them to the punch, I'll pony up the patent fee cash and we can submit this today.
Exactly! I have been staying away from them because I don't like reading every other day about their patent antics. If more people did this, maybe they'd think before they paid a (patent lawyer) retainer.
..but i bash them on /. ;-)
however, my suggestion is talk to an employment lawyer (how hypocritical am i?) on the legality of your employment contract. I believe the rumblings in earlier posts about 'any code you ever wrote' becoming your employers property being illegal as true.
I've had friends get out of strictly written non-competes as they were just that, too strict. Non-competes can't keep you from making a living, and signing over all your prior work could do just that.
Imagine public terminals everywhere, allowing access into "the system",
Will George Orwell write the user manual?
...but I have stayed away from Macs since I can't figure out how to use a 1-button mouse. Maybe this will make me a convert?
call me naïve, but isn't having a cable running thru a window be more obvious and obtrusive than thru a wall jack? ;-)
i doubt it would be Microsoft, I'd say Amazon is the more likely serial patenter of common sense.
As someone who lived through 11 years of it, I can say it was/is a pretty amazing worksite. In short, they moved a few miles of raised highway thru downtown Boston directly under ground. Added a few tunnels under Boston Harbor and built a stunning new bridge into town. Now if they can just fix the leaks, it will be quite cool.
Here's the link to the official site (Masspike.com)
considering that you are posting anonymously, your presentation of an argument on the use p-names is fallacious.
Just to be fair, i"m including the text from an phish attempt i received.
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Of course the link displayed doesn't go to the 'bank'. Clicking on it would forward you to:
http://falcon.liquidweb.com/~d3vo/ keybank/ib2/Controller/requester=update/
I would think that following the butchering of translation from native language to English, would give us an idea of country of origin. I have received other phishing emails where you can tell English is their writers first language.
Dear {BIG AMERICAN BANK} member
Technical services of the {BIG AMERICAN BANK} are carrying out a planned software upgrade.
We earnestly ask you to visit the following link to start the procedure customers
data confirmation.
https://accounts1.{BIG AMERICAN BANK}.com/ib2/Controller?requester=update
We present our apologies and thank you for co-operation.
Please do not answer to this email - follow the instructions given above.
This instruction has been sent to all bank customers and is obligatory to follow.
- The installation archivated file of the service-pack is attached to this letter
archivated? I LOVE THAT WORD! SEE? Good things can come from phishing.
I'm going to throw that one into my next app design doc, can't wait to see the PHBs using it.
why can't i buy a TV in Canada for use in Canada (at the summer cottage)? then just bring it home to the US? we all know there are criminals just running around willy-nilly up there in Canada watching and recording any and all the TV they can. ;) i just want to keep my TV safe.
oh hell, can't i ever have a good idea without someone pointing out it's flaws? dammit some free ice cream would make me feel better, but those iDownload.com people ate it all.
i live and work about 8 minutes from Canada, so if this is true, i'll start taking orders. of course, i'll be leaving the box there as i'll be just 'bringing my summer cottage TV home for the winter' ;) when customs asks.
and no, i don't own a summer cottage.
phew! thanks for clearing that up! i was sitting here thinking "what the heck are experties? are they some new fangled thing i'm way behind the times on?"
iDownload CEO: "I'd tell you who, but that'd be like eating ice cream before it was free"
my bad, how i was reading the posts, 'speach' was right above the post.
man, he gives all us with Econ degress a bad name.
...focuses heavily on...real estate transactions, construction matters, and state taxation issues....
hmmmm... don't see anything remotely close to internet law, but i guess the retainer helped him jump right into that specialty.
hmmm, i like this idea, maybe you can add the names found here?
;-)
http://www.ssjmlaw.com/contact_us.html
I'm sure the legal eagles would appreciate knowing all that hard work they put in writing those letters are appreciated.