As many have said, just.. thank you for everything over the years. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in your life, and I'm sure your family will be glad to have you around a bit more:) We'll still always be just a click away! We love you!!
People also forget that, as much as this sucks, it's worth it to not cause a panic too early when maybe they don't have all the details themselves. I would rather hear the solid facts in a calm manner a little later than a panicked "um, some of your information was stolen, we're still figuring out the scope of this..." on zero day.
+1 for this. Silverlight hasn't been around that long, they obviously were fairly recently able to learn something new. It's understandably frustrating to lose all that work, but they can certainly do it again and move on. The tech world is ever-changing, and we have to be too.
In my case, a Google search of this username comes up with a completely different meaning of the name than I intended (I work in IT, and am not... whatever "the 'it' girl" is supposed to mean). Also, my real name is the same as that of a porn star, so anybody who started looking for me would get distracted long before they found me. I'm safe!
They do. It's called sales tax, and the neat thing about it is that it applies not only to Apple products, but to everyone equally. Cool, huh?
I mean, what the hell? I don't even have any Apple products aside from my old iPod, but your logic ("hurrrrr let's tax people who prefer a particular brand more than others!") is ridiculous.
As if this problem isn't bad enough already. I absolutely hate going down the highway seeing billboards with misspellings. It just looks so...stupid. It's amazing how technology was supposed to make us better, smarter, faster... doesn't it seem like in some ways it's making us (well, the average population) weaker, lazier, and dumber?
Of course--but usually you get what you pay for, so the nicer atmosphere and better food is going to be a little more expensive. Despite what some people seem to think these days, you can't get something for nothing, or every perk you want without ponying up for it. Things cost money, service requires a paycheck for the employee, and quality in either of these areas requires more money than a cheaper, lesser alternative.
Imagine how many edits could be done to Wikipedia articles surrounding details of a widely publicised case, too. Anything with that much potential for bias is a bad idea.
So very true. I happen to be one of the lucky few who are both right- and left-brained--logical, structured, but also creative and sometimes emotional. I've gotten some odd looks for explaining that I feel like programming is just like any other type of artistic expression--I can paint, draw, write poems, or write code. It is using a medium to create something bigger than the sum of its parts, and IMHO code can be both functional and pleasing to the eye or mind.
In short, casual gaming means more and different people may be playing, but it shouldn't override, dilute, or replace the hardcore games. They should be able to co-exist, side by side, appealing to different audiences.
(And I have a confession to make--I love a good FPS, RPG, or racing game as much as the next guy {well, girl}, but I love me some Angry Birds. Addictive!)
Yeah, I hear ya. It sounds like you are being more responsible than a lot of people, for sure. I'm one of those weird people who didn't really have sex until I got married, and now that I'm newly divorced, I'm not sure how I plan to approach it. It *is* dangerous these days. I don't know if I agree with your last sentence though... just like it's irresponsible (or inconsiderate at the least) to kiss or even just be in closer-than-necessary proximity to someone if you have the flu or whatever, it's your responsibility to keep others from catching what you have. If it's a curable STI, you get it good and taken care of before you even think about having sex again, and if it's not curable... that sucks, but it's the risk you took when you engaged in those activities, you know? The fact that some things stay dormant/symptomless for a while is pretty frightening, and you're right--some people are selfish and shortsighted enough to lie. I guess the free-love, sexual-revolution thing has its downsides.
Well, gee. He's got HIV... I should let him go down on me, but only if he doesn't brush his teeth. Oh, wait, no. I guess this is where things like being responsible about sex comes in, but that's a pretty unpopular stance...
And believe it or not, I just picked up my very first foe on this site, for having the audacity to suggest someone learn how to use a large, potentially deadly machine he uses every day.
What kind of little puffy-cloud world do you live in? Some of us have to drive routinely on interstates at night, and actually, I love it. It's not as busy, the roads are generally well lit, and are open enough to where you don't have to worry about suddenly ending up in a ditch or whatever--it's wide and easy to see where it's going. Small back roads can be more challenging, but that's exactly why you need to know how to use your damn headlights. Some of us live in areas where we have to drive on small, unlit back roads every day, and even we generally slow down and use the high-beams. For someone like yourself who apparently only has to go on back roads every few years, it's even more vital that you know how to use the brights, since you aren't as familiar with navigating them. It's not hard--learn it, practice it a few times, and stop operating a vehicle until you learn to use it properly.
I agree, and I think that while the Internet is a great tool that puts information out there to be accessed more easily, these people aren't doing anything a small percentage of people haven't been doing since the beginning of time. Some people can do very well with self-teaching--in fact, they thrive on it and do better than in a classroom environment--and those people have always been more inclined to seek out the textbooks, articles, manuals, documentation, whatever it is they need to learn. The Internet just makes it easier to find the information, it doesn't make it so that people who aren't wired that way can do it.
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Oh, and I'll never wear pants again, in your honour!
As many have said, just.. thank you for everything over the years. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in your life, and I'm sure your family will be glad to have you around a bit more :) We'll still always be just a click away! We love you!!
Exactly! With perhaps conversation and beer somewhere in between. You're getting it!
Haha, "procreation simulation"--I love it.
;)
Sadly, as a sane female, I will have to politely decline the prospect. I'd be crazy if I took up every offer from internet strangers
People also forget that, as much as this sucks, it's worth it to not cause a panic too early when maybe they don't have all the details themselves. I would rather hear the solid facts in a calm manner a little later than a panicked "um, some of your information was stolen, we're still figuring out the scope of this..." on zero day.
+1 for this. Silverlight hasn't been around that long, they obviously were fairly recently able to learn something new. It's understandably frustrating to lose all that work, but they can certainly do it again and move on. The tech world is ever-changing, and we have to be too.
Exactly. Argh. 99% of women give the rest of us a bad name!
So much potential here, and they ruined it by using COMIC SANS.
In my case, a Google search of this username comes up with a completely different meaning of the name than I intended (I work in IT, and am not... whatever "the 'it' girl" is supposed to mean). Also, my real name is the same as that of a porn star, so anybody who started looking for me would get distracted long before they found me. I'm safe!
They do. It's called sales tax, and the neat thing about it is that it applies not only to Apple products, but to everyone equally. Cool, huh?
I mean, what the hell? I don't even have any Apple products aside from my old iPod, but your logic ("hurrrrr let's tax people who prefer a particular brand more than others!") is ridiculous.
As if this problem isn't bad enough already. I absolutely hate going down the highway seeing billboards with misspellings. It just looks so...stupid. It's amazing how technology was supposed to make us better, smarter, faster... doesn't it seem like in some ways it's making us (well, the average population) weaker, lazier, and dumber?
It boggles the mind, honestly. I just cannot imagine being so shallow and.. ridiculous.
Of course--but usually you get what you pay for, so the nicer atmosphere and better food is going to be a little more expensive. Despite what some people seem to think these days, you can't get something for nothing, or every perk you want without ponying up for it. Things cost money, service requires a paycheck for the employee, and quality in either of these areas requires more money than a cheaper, lesser alternative.
Imagine how many edits could be done to Wikipedia articles surrounding details of a widely publicised case, too. Anything with that much potential for bias is a bad idea.
And in other news, 640K ought to be enough for anybody.
So very true. I happen to be one of the lucky few who are both right- and left-brained--logical, structured, but also creative and sometimes emotional. I've gotten some odd looks for explaining that I feel like programming is just like any other type of artistic expression--I can paint, draw, write poems, or write code. It is using a medium to create something bigger than the sum of its parts, and IMHO code can be both functional and pleasing to the eye or mind.
Thank you for this post.
In short, casual gaming means more and different people may be playing, but it shouldn't override, dilute, or replace the hardcore games. They should be able to co-exist, side by side, appealing to different audiences.
(And I have a confession to make--I love a good FPS, RPG, or racing game as much as the next guy {well, girl}, but I love me some Angry Birds. Addictive!)
Yeah, I hear ya. It sounds like you are being more responsible than a lot of people, for sure. I'm one of those weird people who didn't really have sex until I got married, and now that I'm newly divorced, I'm not sure how I plan to approach it. It *is* dangerous these days. I don't know if I agree with your last sentence though... just like it's irresponsible (or inconsiderate at the least) to kiss or even just be in closer-than-necessary proximity to someone if you have the flu or whatever, it's your responsibility to keep others from catching what you have. If it's a curable STI, you get it good and taken care of before you even think about having sex again, and if it's not curable... that sucks, but it's the risk you took when you engaged in those activities, you know? The fact that some things stay dormant/symptomless for a while is pretty frightening, and you're right--some people are selfish and shortsighted enough to lie. I guess the free-love, sexual-revolution thing has its downsides.
Well, gee. He's got HIV... I should let him go down on me, but only if he doesn't brush his teeth. Oh, wait, no. I guess this is where things like being responsible about sex comes in, but that's a pretty unpopular stance...
Yeah, myself, if you must know.
Because, ew. If you have a dirty mouth, like you recently ate or drank something sugary, you could give her a yeast infection.
And believe it or not, I just picked up my very first foe on this site, for having the audacity to suggest someone learn how to use a large, potentially deadly machine he uses every day.
What kind of little puffy-cloud world do you live in? Some of us have to drive routinely on interstates at night, and actually, I love it. It's not as busy, the roads are generally well lit, and are open enough to where you don't have to worry about suddenly ending up in a ditch or whatever--it's wide and easy to see where it's going. Small back roads can be more challenging, but that's exactly why you need to know how to use your damn headlights. Some of us live in areas where we have to drive on small, unlit back roads every day, and even we generally slow down and use the high-beams. For someone like yourself who apparently only has to go on back roads every few years, it's even more vital that you know how to use the brights, since you aren't as familiar with navigating them. It's not hard--learn it, practice it a few times, and stop operating a vehicle until you learn to use it properly.
Sincerely,
The Other People On The Road
I agree, and I think that while the Internet is a great tool that puts information out there to be accessed more easily, these people aren't doing anything a small percentage of people haven't been doing since the beginning of time. Some people can do very well with self-teaching--in fact, they thrive on it and do better than in a classroom environment--and those people have always been more inclined to seek out the textbooks, articles, manuals, documentation, whatever it is they need to learn. The Internet just makes it easier to find the information, it doesn't make it so that people who aren't wired that way can do it.