"Don't give in to hollywood's remarketing schemes. Wait until they release all 6 Star Wars moves on DVD in a set (or HD-DVD/Blu-Ray at this rate) and buy them all at once. That's what I'm going to do. I own IV, V, & VI on VHS from when they were digitally remastered before they added scenes. I'm going to wait until all 6 are available in one big box set since I'm sure that it'll happen some day. Until then, I can wait a while and save my money."
And then, Lucas decides to make 7, 8, and 9. All fall before Lucas. Some fall early, some fall late but everyone will BUY, BUY, BUY.
That's true. Is there a limit on moderation on Slashdot? Certainly typical moderators only get moderation points from time to time but how many points do editors have? I would suggest that an editor has no limit to moderation power - as has been demonstrated previously. Thus, there's no limit to moderation on digg or Slashdot; it's just that on digg, everyone is equally god-like.
"There's meta moderation"
I think you misstated that. Therefore, I'll ignore it. If you can't take the time to properly form your thoughts, I can't be bothered to consider them.
"There's no real threading"
That's a data presentation issue, not a moderation issue. It has no place in this discussion.
"I don't need to conduct a scientific experiment."
So you're just going to mindlessly babble and not form a logical argument then?
You had 3 bullet points in the post I replied to. I destroyed each and every one of them. Yet all you can muster is a sad "lol"? Spend a little more time on your rebuttal next time and I might think you have a mind of your own.
"If you think Digg comments is better please explain why instead of the same old "Slashdot sucks!" which we already all know and accept."
Why should I bother? All you offered was anecdotal evidence based on your particular perception of what you believe to be a "coherant argument." In discussing any type of moderation system, one has to consider game theory and I'll let you in on a little secret, your observations (with not even a hint of impartiality or statistical tracking) have no place in such a discussion. My statement that I have observed the exact opposite was merely to demonstrate that personal observations have no place in such a discussion. I'm sorry that that point went over your head.
"There's no limit on moderation"
That's true. Is there a limit on moderation on Slashdot? Certainly typical moderators only get moderation points from time to time but how many points do editors have? I would suggest that an editor has no limit to moderation power - as has been demonstrated previously. Thus, there's no limit to moderation on digg or Slashdot; it's just that on digg, everyone is equally god-like.
"There's meta moderation"
I think you misstated that. Therefore, I'll ignore it. If you can't take the time to properly form your thoughts, I can't be bothered to consider them.
"There's no real threading"
That's a data presentation issue, not a moderation issue. It has no place in this discussion.
Please note that I was perfectly happy to have an agreeable discussion on the subject of game theory, good points of the Slashdot moderation system, and ways in which it could be improved but you took a rude tone in reply - not a good idea for winning over supporters.
"Absolutly, however there are far more "arcade" flight combat games than hardcore flight combat sims."
And there are far more first person shooters than Barbie dress-up games. What's your point? What comes to market is influenced by many factors but one very important one is how games in a particular genre have sold in the past. There are more arcade-style flight combat games because historically those have sold better than more realistic flight combat games.
"If there was a serious flight sim out there today that delivered decent graphics and a good physics engine I'd be checking it out, that's for sure."
I have awful news for you. The world does not revolve around you. $YOUR FAVORITE GAME will not be emulated, copied, licensed for a movie, or made into a franchise based on your purchase of the game or not. It is all about market numbers and in those, you as an individual, don't count.
"I don't see how you can honestly look at Digg and feel that you get better comments. If you browse comments here at +4 or +5 you might get a few clever trolls here and there, but you get a lot of meat."
If by "meat" you mean: a lot of people repeating the popular opinion while those who may be arguing the counterpoint are modded down to -1.
"Well that's how they did it at my place of work. Ok, so it wasn't microchips but I'm sure they'll use the same principle when the time comes. Usual 'security reasons and if you've nothing to hide...' bollocks."
"If you went to get your car repaired and left your CD's and photo album on the seat, you wouldn't expect them to clean your car so it looked just like knew -- you'd expect that you'd get your music and pictures back. In the case of computer warranties, it's like they would strip the car down, reinstall new upholstery, and throw out everything you had."
Cars aren't computers. If you want to make a point about how computers should be serviced, just do it. Most reading Slashdot know what a computer is and can probably grasp your groundbreaking ideas.
"It struck me reading about "loaner computers" -- imagine if you swapped out your current computer with one that was identical but without any of your data."
Okay, imagined. What's your point?
"Obviously they can't guarantee they will save your data, but they should at least try. I mean, if your car burns up under warranty, you can't expect that they'll be able to save your CD's and photos. Likewise, barring hard drive failure, the data should all be intact and able to be moved to a new system."
Who is they? Anyone who repairs computers? Well, I'm sure some of them do. And some don't. So, yes - good computer repair does not begin with formatting any drives in the machine. No need for fumbling with analogies, just state your rather obvious point.
I don't think blind people have a right to stock shelves at a grocery store. From the ADA, "An employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business. Undue hardship is defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of factors such as an employer's size, financial resources, and the nature and structure of its operation."
Creating a system where the blind could stock shelves is an undue hardship. You think distributors are going to start shipping Kroger's boxes of produce with braille printed for a low price?
So no, you're stretching and it doesn't apply in this situation. The kid needs to stop whining and find a job already.
"I'm making twice what they paid in the first job I got after interviewing there, so it appears to have worked out ok."
Not relevant at all. What you did after not getting that job isn't the question - the question is whether or not the person who did get the job (and - perhaps - whose answers they liked better) has worked out for the company better than you would have. Obviously, this question isn't going to be answered - as you later allude to.
"All of my other employers have been happy with me as a person and employee, so I don't know what the personality tests tell someone."
You don't even know that they didn't like you because of the personality test. The sample size of jobs you've applied for is so small that the fact that the one with the test you did not get is meaningless - that does not show that you didn't get the job because of the test.
"Technical people are black and white for me. They can either do what they claim they can do or they can't. The computer will be the one to decide if their solution works, so it's pretty easy to evaluate them."
I'm not entirely sure if I am following your line of thought here (feel free to correct me). Typically on a resume you'll see skills listed - while they may claim they have the technical skills needed for the job and they may have those skills even, they may not be able to do the job. Not because "the computer decides" (that's a pretty hokey statement you made there, btw) but because they may not work well with the larger group dynamic. Your statement seems like a gross-oversimplification of what is involved in a "technical job."
Although, you've chosen the incredibly broad "technical people" category to discuss, it may be true for some job in that category, for most it is not the case that technical skills either exist or don't.
"Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and Sun etc could simply put all these ideas they feel they need defensive patent protection for into a publication of their own "Software Ideas" and give a free subscription to every patent office worldwide (along with an open public website of them)."
Yeah, they could and that would do absolutely nothing. The US patent office needs reform. Giving them a subscription to some list of obvious ideas grants no legal standing to the creators of such a subscription. The only way to fight spurrious patent lawsuits is to patent everything you can think of before someone else notices you doing something and makes their play to get rich.
There needs to be patent reform - not some silly subscription service that favors large companies.
"I was very active in my youth because I didn't have video games. All my friends had Nintendos and Segas and all those other ones. But I didn't. My parents wanted me to be healthy and active."
Your parents wanted to teach you that you are unable to moderate yourself and would instantly stop functioning as a human being if you had a video game system. Were they forced to buy only enough food for a single meal at a time for fear that, if food for more than one meal was available, you'd gorge yourself and eat it all? Your parents didn't think very hard about what they were doing. Either that, or they were poor and just wanted to give you an excuse that would let you look down your nose at the other kids.
Funny thing is, I raise my children to know that too much sitting in front of the television is not good for them.
Why would I laugh at the misfortunes of the Chinese people and the repressive regime in power there?
"While most on this board will decry the freedoms being denied to the Chinese by their own government, ask them about the 'Patriot act' and the NSA wiretaps and you'll get the standard, "if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to worry about" short sided nonsense."
You will? Assuming the argument are we? And what exactly is "short sided nonsense"? Do you mean short-sighted nonsense? The problem with Democracy is you.
"Also untrue.. we have no quotas for products. In fact, my manager tells us not to oversell things."
That doesn't prove anything close to what you originally claimed. Your grand statement related to ALL Best Buy employees. The fact that your manager makes some vague statement about not overselling things does not prove how things are done in other Best Buy stores. I would suggest you spend less time trying to defend Best Buy practices on the Internet and more time trying to find an actual career.
From the SUMMARY: "The Aero display also won't be available to those who buy Windows Vista Basic, the low-end consumer version of the operating system."
So, no - if you don't want Aero, you should buy the basic version.
"if she's brain dead - then killing her isn't mercy, if she's not brain dead then killing her isn't right"
Worse argument ever. Come on, that line is less valid than, "If she's brain dead, then I'm right, if she's not brain dead, then I'm right." because at least in my version, I'm not trying to disguise the fact that I am not giving any logic or reason to back up my opinion. Both are just restatements of the opinion.
Your point was that it is the best all-in-one machine. I didn't argue with that. I asked why someone would want one in the first place. I don't understand the thinking or reasonining behind buying something like this and was curious. I wish you could have understood that.
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You had 3 bullet points in the post I replied to. I destroyed each and every one of them. Yet all you can muster is a sad "lol"? Spend a little more time on your rebuttal next time and I might think you have a mind of your own.
I remain unimpressed with you.
Please note that I was perfectly happy to have an agreeable discussion on the subject of game theory, good points of the Slashdot moderation system, and ways in which it could be improved but you took a rude tone in reply - not a good idea for winning over supporters.
You're wrong. There was no appeal made. A settlement was made between Liebeck and McDonalds.
Here, here, and here all point out that you are wrong. It's odd that someone who is trying to claim to know "the real facts" makes such false claims.
Creating a system where the blind could stock shelves is an undue hardship. You think distributors are going to start shipping Kroger's boxes of produce with braille printed for a low price?
So no, you're stretching and it doesn't apply in this situation. The kid needs to stop whining and find a job already.
Although, you've chosen the incredibly broad "technical people" category to discuss, it may be true for some job in that category, for most it is not the case that technical skills either exist or don't.
There needs to be patent reform - not some silly subscription service that favors large companies.
If a DDR pad is a motion device - then so is a standard game controller.
Funny thing is, I raise my children to know that too much sitting in front of the television is not good for them.
Don't try to use Slashdot to prove to others how smart you are.
You claimed that it was the case for all Best Buy employees because your manager said something. That was the point I was replying to.
So, no - if you don't want Aero, you should buy the basic version.
The moment you had to invent a background for me to argue your point, you proved that I am correct.
Your point was that it is the best all-in-one machine. I didn't argue with that. I asked why someone would want one in the first place. I don't understand the thinking or reasonining behind buying something like this and was curious. I wish you could have understood that.