Does this mean wal-mart will start carrying games that aren't hunting simulations? Deer Hunter, Deer Hunter 2, Deer Hunter 3 is about their entire stock of PC games.
I exaggerate, but not by much. What's up with the poor selection?
If you make it general enough to handle even just basic human rights, it'll be vague enough to game.
If you make it specific, the fascists will claim that it's an enumeration of right and so no other rights exist.
You may recall some of these arguments from the discussion about whether to adopt the US Bill of Rights, or to simply let the Constitution stand on its own.
Also remember, the internet extends beyond just your country.
And if you argue with a creationist, you'll accept their definition of "theory" just because that's what their dictionary says? One can draw all sorts of stupid conclusions from insufficient information. No, for complex topics like "theory" and "hacker" you need context and detail, neither of which is provided by a dictionary.
(sorry for quoting you out of context -- I just couldn't make my point otherwise:)
So? It's not like there's any expectation of privacy. If the govt isn't expected to respect anyone's privacy, then surely one can't expect it of criminals.
Do they mention when you buy the gizmo that content in Their Store is filtered according to Their needs and never your own? Is there an option to barter for saner terms to the contract?
There is that:), but I was hoping for a list organized to make their specific stupidities obvious. It's so easy to forget what exactly they've done while in office pretending to represent us.
Why is it that I pay more for a book on kindle than for a book on paper?
What do I get for the increased price of an ebook? A paper book, I can give to a friend or trade at a used book store. I can't do that with an e-book. I can throw a paper book; I've learned better than to do that with an ebook. I can buy paper books anonymously, from whomever, and change vendors when they piss me off or get nosey. Ebooks are tied to a specific vendor, who has not demonstrated trustworthiness.
It's as though I pay more to rent an ebook than I would to just outright buy a paper book. Ebooks cost less to produce and have less functionality. They expect me to fall for that?
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Does this mean wal-mart will start carrying games that aren't hunting simulations? Deer Hunter, Deer Hunter 2, Deer Hunter 3 is about their entire stock of PC games.
I exaggerate, but not by much. What's up with the poor selection?
Even in the US, there are regularly cases in which one must fight for one's civil rights, freedom of speech and otherwise.
All contracts must be negotiable. None of this take it or leave it stuff from monopoly DSL and cable carriers.
If you make it general enough to handle even just basic human rights, it'll be vague enough to game.
If you make it specific, the fascists will claim that it's an enumeration of right and so no other rights exist.
You may recall some of these arguments from the discussion about whether to adopt the US Bill of Rights, or to simply let the Constitution stand on its own.
Also remember, the internet extends beyond just your country.
I agree that the mafiaa is chasing its own tail, but that doesn't mean they're not going trying to take the rest of the world economy down with them.
MAFIAA?
though I think you meant {RI,MP}AA, or perhaps (?:RI|MP)AA.
Clearly this is against an ISP's best interest, but here's a few reasons they might go along with it anyway.
(1) Some ISPs (like AOL) are owned by the media bullies.
(2) Larger ISPs have legal departments to handle the lawsuits sure to ensue. Smaller ISPs don't. Bye bye competition.
Now I'm curious. Be sure to post another story pointing to the wikileaks url once it goes up.
Oh yeah, centralize that. Good idea. Then only one system needs to be compromised -- I mean only one system needs to be defended.
Hmm, didn't somebody here mention people with guns?
One of Random House's definitions is
Or the American Heritage Dictionary:
And if you argue with a creationist, you'll accept their definition of "theory" just because that's what their dictionary says? One can draw all sorts of stupid conclusions from insufficient information. No, for complex topics like "theory" and "hacker" you need context and detail, neither of which is provided by a dictionary.
(sorry for quoting you out of context -- I just couldn't make my point otherwise :)
Isn't there some sort of penalty for abusing the legal process?
Even if the bar's set stupidly high (like for perjury) surely some of the SLAPPs should qualify for some pretty extreme penalties.
Will they tax violent and sexy media less because they get the heart rate up?
I've often wondered, just what role do mosquitoes have in the ecosystem?
You bring up an interesting point regarding advertising. This bond may be enough to get Jerry to sing again.
So? It's not like there's any expectation of privacy. If the govt isn't expected to respect anyone's privacy, then surely one can't expect it of criminals.
I wish that were funny.
I can't think of a better way to turn love into hate.
Do they mention when you buy the gizmo that content in Their Store is filtered according to Their needs and never your own? Is there an option to barter for saner terms to the contract?
Let me guess, next using public transport will qualify one for special circumstances at sentencing, resulting in a larger sentence?
In WI, only criminals use public transport!
Everyone, quick! Use public transport in protest.
There is that :), but I was hoping for a list organized to make their specific stupidities obvious. It's so easy to forget what exactly they've done while in office pretending to represent us.
Does anyone keep track of politicians and their support for bills like this that are clearly intended to circumvent basic rights?
Such a list would help make sure I don't vote for any such incompetent and/or corrupt individuals.
Why is it that I pay more for a book on kindle than for a book on paper?
What do I get for the increased price of an ebook? A paper book, I can give to a friend or trade at a used book store. I can't do that with an e-book. I can throw a paper book; I've learned better than to do that with an ebook. I can buy paper books anonymously, from whomever, and change vendors when they piss me off or get nosey. Ebooks are tied to a specific vendor, who has not demonstrated trustworthiness.
It's as though I pay more to rent an ebook than I would to just outright buy a paper book. Ebooks cost less to produce and have less functionality. They expect me to fall for that?
Thank you.
You'd think stuff like this would be illegal -- oh, wait.
What is it with democracies these days that they feel the need to snoop on citizens?
If they want to read my spam, they can just ask me.
The US only passed copyright laws after its printing industry was established.