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  1. Re:Question on Schmidt On Why Tax Avoidance is Good, Robot Workers, and Google Fiber · · Score: 1

    This means you're giving government way too much money before you get it back as a tax return. Money that you coud have put into interest-bearing accounts and make more money.

  2. Re:Wrong answers on Watson Wins Jeopardy Contest · · Score: 1

    http://asmarterplanet.com/blog/2011/02/watson-on-jeopardy-day-two-the-confusion-over-an-airport-clue.html In this article, there is an explanation of why Watson downplayed the "categories".

  3. Re:relativity alert! on Supernova 2011b Gradually Fading · · Score: 1

    The star exploded when dinosaurs were on this planet. If you were in the neighbor of the exploding star (right there when it happens) when it explodes - at the same times, 64 million light years away, we have dinosaurs on this planet. Relativity b.s. It still exploded a LONG time ago - 64 million years ago.

  4. Re:Was it smart? on Giant Archaeological Trove Found Via Google Earth · · Score: 1

    I thought he was sighing because of the "OVER NINE THOUSAND!!" meme. http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/its-over-9000

  5. Re:Punch Out is a good example on In Defense of the Classic Controller · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Very few people use motion based controls after the first few levels? I'm in the middle of title defense series and am still using motion based controls, and don't see any issues with it (yes I'm familiar that motion recognition can and do suck for other games, but not this one for me at least). How did you determine that very few people were using it after the first few levels? Not doubting you, I just wanted to make sure you reached that conclusion through some polls or some scientific means.

  6. BackBlaze? on Long-Term Personal Data Storage? · · Score: 1

    I'd rather not pay yearly rent on a server or backup/storage solution.

    Well, I guess I cannot recommend BackBlaze then. I pay only $5 per PC monthly to have every file backed up, at a remote server.

    Very, very easy to set up. I installed it from their website, and that's it. Simplicity is key.

  7. Re:10 million digits on 45th Known Mersenne Prime Found? · · Score: 1

    2 has two divisors: 1 and itself, no more than that. What do you mean, 2 will not do?

  8. Re:Ramping Up on Playstation 3 Soon Into Production · · Score: 1

    I'm speechless whenever I see a Sony fanboy try to defend PS3's pricing. Oh, for the record, I owned a PS2 before. And I don't even have a XBox or 360, so don't have a knee-jerk reaction by calling me a XBox fanboy.

  9. Re:Tech specs aren't THAT important on Wii Graphics 'Better Than At E3' · · Score: 1

    Actually, you *are* a graphics whore. And since you are one, you would be sorely disappointed if you got a Wii because it wouldn't be as good as Xbox360 or PS3. So do us all a favor (us = those who are getting Wii.. Nintendo fanboys and fans (non-fanboys)), don't buy a Wii so we can be spared of your future whinefests about graphic capabilities of Wii. Thanks.

  10. Re:Bad Names? on Nintendo's 'Wii' Just A Marketing Gimmick? · · Score: 1

    Do you have any valid source to back up your claims? Just pulling out BS outta your ass doesn't work well with me, FYI.

  11. Re:Bad Names? on Nintendo's 'Wii' Just A Marketing Gimmick? · · Score: 1

    Sounds like a bit of backpedaling there. Now you're including young adults as opposed to only K1DD13z. Since you sound like a caveman - not familiar with current events - I'll give you a recap: Nintendo no longer wishes to target "kids" only. They make sure their games can be picked up and enjoyed by kids AND adults alike. This is especially true since Nintendo has went on record saying they believe in "Blue Ocean" business strategy. If you're going to practice "Blue Ocean" strategy, you do not target a limited audience - you try to target the "non-gamers" out there, which includes "E" (everyone). Consider yourself educated on this matter (hopefully).

  12. Re:Bad Names? on Nintendo's 'Wii' Just A Marketing Gimmick? · · Score: 2, Insightful
    BZZZZZZZZ! Wrong. Why do so many weak-minded n00b gamers assume Nintendo's target audience is the "OMG K1DD13!!"?

    Nintendo's real target audience (read: not what the fucktards assume) is EVERYONE - not just kids. You know, the mainstream. The general masses. That kind of thing.

    Now, one could argue that kind of mentality (targeting "EVERYONE" rather than a niche market of mature gamers) is "OMG K1DD13". To that, I could argue that only those with super-fragile self-image issues would think such things.

  13. Re:Nintendo's Wii akin to Chevrolet's Nova? on Both Sides of Wii · · Score: 1

    Like iPod you mean? Seriously, you have no idea what the general masses would think. Neither do I. So stop pretending.

  14. Re:I can vouch for tivo... they got it right on The Challenges of A DVR Service · · Score: 1

    Perhaps I spoke too soon.. I didn't realize the parent poster was referring to HD PVR box's - I have a regular box, not HD.

  15. Re:I can vouch for tivo... they got it right on The Challenges of A DVR Service · · Score: 1
    If you "record" a station you're currently watching, even though the unit has two tuners, you are locked into that station, and can't watch something else even though the second tuner is available, i.e., no other show is recording. This is retarded!
    Actually, you can change channels. I've experienced this problem before, and discovered the solution by accident.

    Press "Swap" button on the bottom of the remote. Problem solved - you'll switch to the other tuner. You can switch between the two tuners anytime, recording, dual-recording, or not.

  16. Re:taxing IP on The IRS Hits Symantec with a $1 Billion Tax Bill · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I'm one of those who thinks tax returns is great, even though I could have made more putting the same money in an interest-earning account. The problem is, which I'm sure others share, is that I don't have enough financial discipline to put money into interest-earning account and leave it alone. I know I will end up touching the account when I know I shouldn't. I wouldn't be surprised if other people shared the same mentality.

  17. Re:Yawn on A DS In Every Pot · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yawn. The other consoles doesn't support Nintendo-made games. Pass.

  18. Re:Duck Hunt? Not! on You Say You Want A Revolution? · · Score: 1

    I believe memory-mapping is much better on a Gamecube controller than it is on a PS2 controller (yes, I've played with both extensively). Only a stupid fanboy would say one thing applies true to the ENTIRE SPECTRUM of gamers.

  19. Re:Duck Hunt? Not! on You Say You Want A Revolution? · · Score: 1

    Obvious solution would to be use attached analog stick.

  20. Re:Duck Hunt? Not! on You Say You Want A Revolution? · · Score: 1

    I'd love to hear your "good reason" for being a fanboy.

  21. Re:Wireless mouse on You Say You Want A Revolution? · · Score: 1

    I'm sure you'd get the same result if you hold a real laser-mounted gun...

  22. Re:OK, so let me get this straight... on You Say You Want A Revolution? · · Score: 1

    Yup, exactly what I was thinking, too. Funny how hypocritical some fanboys can be.

  23. Sorry for the pun on Lucent Sues Microsoft, Wants All 360s Recalled · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder if Microsoft would pull a 360 here.

  24. Re:hold on hold on hold on on Al-Qaeda Hacker Caught · · Score: 1

    Are you a terrorist-sympathizer? Newflash: posting bomb-making and weapons manual is AGAINST THE LAW. Get that through your thick terrorist-sympathizing head.

  25. Re:Oi guys on Google Partners with Earthlink in Municipal Wi-Fi · · Score: 1

    I think it might just be me, but I think it's equally crazy to be paranoid of scary, big, looming companies just because they are.. ooooooooo!