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  1. I actually like Javascript on Why JavaScript Is the New Perl · · Score: 2
    But with regular expression and string handling that perl has in abundance comparing it with javascript seems odd.

    I was forced to develop javascript and I did not like it. My approach was to apply several design patterns (Fowler/GoF) for the project I worked in and found that it was my thinking that was wrong. I adapted and I am convinced that whilst javascript has a lot of crap surrounding it, the core language is quite good, if you use it properly.

    One of the main hurdles I had, was to consider javascript as a browser event language. After a while, it flowed as nicely as C does. Ironically "Javascript; The good parts" is about the same size as K&R's "The C programming language".

  2. Re:Try something different on Ask Slashdot: Keeping Your Media Library Safe From Kids? · · Score: 1

    If you had children, you would know the first rule: you don't ever tell another parent how to be a parent.

    Prithee, desist.

    Yes, I am aware of this rule, however I wasn't the one who posted a question, seeking advice, on a PUBLIC INTERNET FORUM. Did the subject of my post say "You must do what I say", no it suggested to "Try something different".

    FFS, I didn't tell anyone to do anything. Stop being an example of the political correctness that prevents the human race from evolving.

  3. Try something different on Ask Slashdot: Keeping Your Media Library Safe From Kids? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Treat your kid like an intelligent human being and implement the security measures the code has but no more. Explain to you child why but in a way that lets them weigh their own value system against their curiosity. We don't need more kids in the world that are mindless accepters of whatever is put in front of them. Allow them to make their own decisions and own the consequences for them, including nightmares.

    If they break through the security, get them to show you how they did it, congratulate them, fix it and challenge them to find the next one. Turn that part into a game and you maybe able to give you child an advantage over 99% of the sheeple out there.

  4. A long time coming on Microsoft Says Google Trying To Undermine Windows Phone · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Microsoft seems to be experiencing what it is like when someone plays their game on them. That whiney sound is the smallest violin....

  5. This is Freedom on New Documents Detail FBI, Bank Crack Down On Occupy Wall Street · · Score: 1

    in the land of the free.

  6. A positive use for drones on Drone Photos Lead to Indictment For Texas Polluters · · Score: 3

    This will soon come to the attention of legislators through corporate lobby groups who seek to undermine the power of people to be able to conduct affairs that protect the public good and limit profit.

  7. I was going to moderate on SpaceX's Grasshopper VTVL Finally Jumps Its Own Height · · Score: 0
    As OT as this is, I was moderating but all I seem to being doing lately is moderating down advertising 'comment' crap like this wasting mod points that could have been used for of upmodding other, more relevant and interesting comments.

    Surely there must be a way of moderating this junk "Advertising" or something that doesn't affect your other mod point for relevant stuff. aaarrrggghh

  8. Encryption on Ask Slashdot: How Do You "Unwrap" e-Gifts? · · Score: 1

    It's the wrapper that keeps on giving.

  9. Wooden Water Well on World's Oldest Wooden Water Wells Discovered · · Score: 3, Funny

    Thus solving the mystery of neolithic web access.

  10. Go with the flow on Ask Slashdot: How To Gently Keep Management From Wrecking a Project? · · Score: 1

    "I work in a large, hierarchical technology company. I have been developing technical specs for a new strategic and challenging software project, and the project is slowly gathering steam and support. This is already a career building success for me, and everyone acknowledges my technical capabilities."

    I've been through this and I'd suggest you go with the flow. The project might be much bigger than even you can see. Don't kid yourself that it might be a clunker but if you can deliver and the guy you are working for isn't a bully or other type of impaired management style what have you got to loose?

    But the program manager is an MBA-type, and wants to bring in new multiple team leaders and consultants.

    You can loose the ego and accept that you a playing on a different level now or you can just leave.

    If you want to stay just be cool about everything. If this is happening then the business has probably, surprisingly, recognised the business value in your "specification". Sounds like you are being installed in an elevated position in the hierarchy so have a one on one with the "MBA type" and just ask him about his vision for your role. If you don't like it, you can leave. If he's a jerk, you can leave. Seriously though, loose the ego, right now, that is what will kill your viability on this project. Be prepared to give up everything you have achieved there, accept that your role will change (probably more than once) and if you can't then the project will probably be canned, learn as much as you can that will be useful elsewhere but understand that the project has to have a business value. Remember that once the project is running you are expendable. Be adaptable.

    Some people don't have the balls and vision to swim that deep, if that's the case, you can just leave.

    But the program manager is an MBA-type, and wants to bring in new multiple team leaders and consultants. This is not really a surprise, but I feel we are sliding towards a too-many-chiefs-too-few-indians scenario, especially at this early stage.

    Ask questions, make suggestions. Try to get the people you need involved in the project, you'll need them too. Choose wisely, once the project budget is spent - it's over. Frankly, you look like you are in a no loose situation where you can leave when you want.

    The "MBA type" that you now report to is probably just as ambitious but in a non-technical way. They have to deliver successful outcomes to be recognised. if you want to be considered the guy on this project then demonstrate that you have a good understanding of the business issue and foster a relationship. If you don't know it by now then you will probably need a "MBA type" to be your eyes on the commercial horizon. If you work well enough together and deliver you may even find that he asks for you to be involved in his project because you achieve results.

    Just make sure there aren't knives in the hands of those who pat you on the back.

    How can I pitch upper management about this issue, without appearing selfish or disruptive?

    Is it an issue, or just setting up structure to hang capability off to do what needs to be done. If you have concerns then frame it in a "I'm just trying to understand..." question

    What positive approach can I try with the PM, with whom I have a good working relationship?"

    Just don't don't be a jerk. Make "suggestions based on observations that you think are important and may benefit the project", if he doesn't listen or you don't like the outcome, then you can just leave.

    The project I did is still in use nearly 7 years after I left, 5 years after I started. I considered it a failure as not all of the facilities that it offered were being used, yet it saves them dollars and is still being used. The real reward is the unexpected respect I am still regarded with. I though it was an awesome ride, but it's not for everyone.

    You can just leave, or you can just go with the flow.

  11. Re:man, that is stupid. cyber think crime, no than on NYPD To Identify 'Deranged' Gunmen Through Internet Chatter · · Score: 1

    We have to sacrifice our rights and live in a police state, because that is the "price to protect us

    I would rather walk free and take the risk that I'll be killed by a nutjob/terrorist, besides that's one of the exciting about living in a true democracy, society was chaotic enough that anything could happen.

    In the meantime everyone just got on with their lives.

  12. Re:Does anyone really care any more? on After 12 years of Development, E17 Is Out · · Score: 1

    These features are pathetic, it was available like 10 years of MacOS-X and far more consistent.

    UI on Linux (regardless which interface, KDE/GNOME/whatever) is a decade behind MacOX-X and 7-8 years behind Windows 7 (Windows 8 is another case).

    You can spend your development budget on UI awesomeness when you don't have to write an operating system.

  13. Re:gravitational push on China's Chang'E 2 Succeeds In Thrilling Asteroid Flyby · · Score: 1

    Less than the size of your dick.

    So you're thinking of my dick near your asteroid, hmmmm, yes, that is quite a huge mass to move.

  14. Questions; on Is Safe, Green Thorium Power Finally Ready For Prime Time? · · Score: 1

    First the spent fuel is Thallium 238 from my understanding of this process, and a reasonable mass of it. Do we put it the same place that we don't store the pu-239?

    Which micro nutrients does Thallium 238 analogue, so we can understand it's effects in the food chain.

    It would be great to see answers to these questions for pretty much any new Nuclear technology that comes along, including this.

  15. gravitational push on China's Chang'E 2 Succeeds In Thrilling Asteroid Flyby · · Score: 1

    It was just a little gravitational push that the probe exerted on this asteroid. I wonder how much closer to the earth it will be when it comes around in 145 years time?

  16. Re:The article asks... on Anonymous Hacks Westboro Baptist Church · · Score: 1

    Who is anonymous to ask anyone else take responsibility for anything when they themselves do not take responsibility for anything, hiding behind, of course, the shield of anonymity?

    Perhaps it has something to do with their name.

  17. The article asks... on Anonymous Hacks Westboro Baptist Church · · Score: 2

    Do you think Anonymous is doing a good deed by hacking the Church’s website or should everyone respect their First Amendment rights and just try to ignore them?

    I think Anonymous is giving the Westboro Baptist Church the respect their opinions deserve given they have exercised their First Amendment rights irresponsibly. Anonymous is just making them take responsibility for their own poor judgement so that First Amendment rights are respected.

    I don't think they protect you if you're not proud of what you have to say, or you're an idiot, even though political correctness is still really offensive.

  18. I guess thats the end of sputnik? on Dell Gives Android the Boot, Boots Up More Windows 8 · · Score: 2

    I hope not, it looks pretty good.

  19. Re:Title is misleading on Automation Is Making Unions Irrelevant · · Score: 1

    Automation is making human labor irrelevant, regardless of union participation.

    As long as electricity is cheaper than slavery.

  20. Re:Humour and irony on Australian Prime Minister's Spoof "Apocalypse" Speech Goes Viral In China · · Score: 1

    what a pointless circlejerk

    is it like, circlejerksquare?

    seriously, this entire thread pisses me off. it's blind stupid ethnocentric condescension. you all suck, you're a bunch of useless western douchebags, seriously

    Yeah, But At Least We Know When To Capitalise Letters, ironically.

  21. Re:A spoof by, not of, the leader on Australian Prime Minister's Spoof "Apocalypse" Speech Goes Viral In China · · Score: 1

    I'm so disinterested in australian politics that I pay my non-voting fines rather than turn up but I saw this clip on a website and was impressed. The root poster is right; this is on another level - it's the bravest, funniest thing I've seen any recent world leader do.

    In other words, you participate in destabilising democracy.

  22. Re:A spoof by, not of, the leader on Australian Prime Minister's Spoof "Apocalypse" Speech Goes Viral In China · · Score: 1

    Offtopic - anyone surprised about the outcome of the Peter Slipper court case?

    nope

  23. On the horizon... on Microsoft To Apple: Don't Take Your Normal 30% Cut of Office For iOS · · Score: 1

    I see a perfect storm, brewing.

  24. I think it's appropriate to say... on Text Message Spammer Wants FCC To Declare Spam Filters Illegal · · Score: 1

    aaaahhhhhhhhhh!

  25. Using their logic on Austrian Blank Media Tax May Expand To Include Cloud Storage · · Score: 1

    They should be able to apply tax to paper as well, in fact, just about any blank surface, like a wall, your desk, a road any thing that can contain text or pictures.They should seek to apply the tax retrospectively onto primitive humans for drawing on the rock surfaces of caves.