I say fuck all that. Download entire albums and then mail (anonymously) the bands $15 (cash) if you feel it was worth it. I dare them not to spend the money.
I got arrested for buying a stolen Army laptop, except I didn't get a good deal. I paid basically full price but it was still new in the box. I think that was the only thing that saved my ass. This guy may be in a little trouble for "receiving stolen property". RSP is pretty hard to prove but usually the biggest factor is getting too good of a deal on something. If you have reason to suspect something is stolen, you are guilty of aiding the thief.
This guy bought a ridiculously cheap laptop and then sold it in a public auction. This guy is doubly stupid. I have no pity for him.
Piracy will never be stopped. The only way to overcome it is by making piracy less appealing. (No, not by scare tactics).
Some reasons piracy is so appealing is because it's:
1) Free 2) Convenient 3) Open
So obviously the way to thwart piracy is to:
1) Lower prices to a more reasonable amount.
If these companies are claiming such huge losses from the amount of piracy then they should find a price point that increases sales but still brings them above the level of loss that P2P is causing. Don't try to compete with a free price but do make the margin a little bit smaller.
2) Increase availability.
A lot of people just want a movie/album as soon as possible. Downloading stuff online is merely a way to accomplish this. Especially if it's something that gets leaked before it's released. I've seen people complain about a pre-order/retailer taking longer to deliver than it would have been to download it. That is pretty frustrating when you can download something for free before you can legitimately own it. Give people the option to purchase and download movies/music online at the exact same time or earlier.
3) Increase openness (yes it's a word).
The point of DRM is to stop legally purchased movies/music from becoming the source of piracy. But when has that ever been a problem? Sure it might be if legally downloading movies ever takes off. But piracy is going to happen. It's better to plan your business model around that fact instead of trying to fight it. Pirates are willing to bring cameras into movies theaters and steal silvers from DVD plants. Pirate groups are not lazy. Don't try to fight these people on their own turf.
I know some people that still download NOCD cracks and even full pirated versions of games they legally own, just because they don't want to worry about lost discs and sacrificing their CD-ROM every time they want to play a game. That strikes me as tragic, when the paying customers get worse treatment than the "criminals". So please stop ruining things for the rest of us just because of a few people.
Here is my guess at the point you were trying to make...
"It's better to be uncomfortable at a desk so you won't be tempted to stay there for a long time. Instead you will get outside more and spend more time being social."
That almost sounds right except for:
1) The poster said he is a "professional software engineer". Most likely, he has no choice but to sit at a desk. If he was some Everquest addict then you might have a point.
2) Sitting comfortable is healthy. Back misalignment and carpal tunnel syndrome is unhealthy. That is why when you are uncomfortable you feel nociception. Nociception is your body's way of alerting you to physiological damage.
Name: Cameron Lacroix Address: 126 Frederick St., New Bedford, MA 02744 SSN: 014-58-4672 Phone: 508-996-2936 & 508-264-4651 Father: Michael Allan Lacroix
It's funny when you try to offer people an alternative and they rail you about how "it's not exactly the same". Yea no shit, that's why it's an ALTERNATIVE.
According to the Register, Novell expects the cost of upgrading to Vista will encourage many companies to turn to Linux instead.
More like "wishful thinking". More than likely companies will do 1 of the following 3 things.
1) Stick with what they have.
2) Wait until Vista comes bundled with their new hardware.
3) Consider Linux and then take the super-saver deal that M$ will suddenly offer.
Besides, how in the world do you figure that a shiny and easily scratched, non-splash proof player is designed to be "extremely rugged"?
If you want "sport" then go with the Rio Forge. It's case is made of rubber wrapped around steel. It has actual sport features like a stopwatch and laptimer and it outlasts the nano's battery by 6 hours.
For the same price as the 2GB iPod Nano, you could get a portable external USB enclosure with a built-in media player AND an 80GB 2.5" hard drive to slap in it. People willing to spend more could even go up to 320GB.
I think Apple should cut down on thier laser-etching quality control and try to give people a little more bang for their buck. Why get all caught up in the look of a case that's just going to get scratched to hell after a month anyways?
And I hope that 4GB nano is worth half its weight in gold because that's how much it costs!
What you need is a fatty-boom-batty blunt, and I guarantee you'll be seeing a sailboat, an ocean, and maybe even some of those big-titted mermaids doing that lesbian shit!
Does the hole over the antarctic have anything to do with the fact that there is no or very little plan vegetation down there? I guess if so the same hole might be over the arctic. But still, why does the hole end up over a magnetic pole?
No it doesn't. The ozone is created by the sun's rays hitting the earth's atmosphere. During this time of year there are fewer rays hitting the South Pole. Less rays, less ozone. No big deal.
The hole is a seasonal ozone hole over the South Pole. It comes and goes, sometimes it's bigger than usual. This has been used by environmentalists since the 80's to scare people.
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One time a R.N. told me that the difference between God and a surgeon is that God doesn't think he's a surgeon.
lol how the fuck was that a Troll...stupid mods...anyways, at least I laughed...
I say fuck all that. Download entire albums and then mail (anonymously) the bands $15 (cash) if you feel it was worth it. I dare them not to spend the money.
I got arrested for buying a stolen Army laptop, except I didn't get a good deal. I paid basically full price but it was still new in the box. I think that was the only thing that saved my ass. This guy may be in a little trouble for "receiving stolen property". RSP is pretty hard to prove but usually the biggest factor is getting too good of a deal on something. If you have reason to suspect something is stolen, you are guilty of aiding the thief.
This guy bought a ridiculously cheap laptop and then sold it in a public auction. This guy is doubly stupid. I have no pity for him.
Piracy will never be stopped. The only way to overcome it is by making piracy less appealing. (No, not by scare tactics).
Some reasons piracy is so appealing is because it's:
1) Free
2) Convenient
3) Open
So obviously the way to thwart piracy is to:
1) Lower prices to a more reasonable amount.
If these companies are claiming such huge losses from the amount of piracy then they should find a price point that increases sales but still brings them above the level of loss that P2P is causing. Don't try to compete with a free price but do make the margin a little bit smaller.
2) Increase availability.
A lot of people just want a movie/album as soon as possible. Downloading stuff online is merely a way to accomplish this. Especially if it's something that gets leaked before it's released. I've seen people complain about a pre-order/retailer taking longer to deliver than it would have been to download it. That is pretty frustrating when you can download something for free before you can legitimately own it. Give people the option to purchase and download movies/music online at the exact same time or earlier.
3) Increase openness (yes it's a word).
The point of DRM is to stop legally purchased movies/music from becoming the source of piracy. But when has that ever been a problem? Sure it might be if legally downloading movies ever takes off. But piracy is going to happen. It's better to plan your business model around that fact instead of trying to fight it. Pirates are willing to bring cameras into movies theaters and steal silvers from DVD plants. Pirate groups are not lazy. Don't try to fight these people on their own turf.
I know some people that still download NOCD cracks and even full pirated versions of games they legally own, just because they don't want to worry about lost discs and sacrificing their CD-ROM every time they want to play a game. That strikes me as tragic, when the paying customers get worse treatment than the "criminals". So please stop ruining things for the rest of us just because of a few people.
The data was from Fall of 2002. I expect a lot of them have graduated since then.
Sure now they might have, but it was available from 2002-2005.
Here is my guess at the point you were trying to make...
"It's better to be uncomfortable at a desk so you won't be tempted to stay there for a long time. Instead you will get outside more and spend more time being social."
That almost sounds right except for:
1) The poster said he is a "professional software engineer". Most likely, he has no choice but to sit at a desk. If he was some Everquest addict then you might have a point.
2) Sitting comfortable is healthy. Back misalignment and carpal tunnel syndrome is unhealthy. That is why when you are uncomfortable you feel nociception. Nociception is your body's way of alerting you to physiological damage.
Here is the kid's personal data...
Name: Cameron Lacroix
Address: 126 Frederick St., New Bedford, MA 02744
SSN: 014-58-4672
Phone: 508-996-2936 & 508-264-4651
Father: Michael Allan Lacroix
...THOSE MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
Did I say iPod's are hard to use? Did I say they are too big? Those aspects aren't in question here. The ratio of storage to cost was my point.
It's funny when you try to offer people an alternative and they rail you about how "it's not exactly the same". Yea no shit, that's why it's an ALTERNATIVE.
Yes, because I just LOVE taking 12V battery packs along with me when I go for a jog or to the gym.
You want a workout don't you??
Both play mp3s, both cost money. That's how I'm comparing them. To some people that's all that matters.
Sorry, I forgot I'm the only person in the world with access to external 12V battery packs and car AC adapters.
sure it was scratched and the screen broke
Eh, the screen breaking was the reason I threw away my 4GB mini...I wouldn't call that surviving.
According to the Register, Novell expects the cost of upgrading to Vista will encourage many companies to turn to Linux instead.
More like "wishful thinking". More than likely companies will do 1 of the following 3 things.
1) Stick with what they have.
2) Wait until Vista comes bundled with their new hardware.
3) Consider Linux and then take the super-saver deal that M$ will suddenly offer.
Let's see you watch movies on yours!
Besides, how in the world do you figure that a shiny and easily scratched, non-splash proof player is designed to be "extremely rugged"?
If you want "sport" then go with the Rio Forge. It's case is made of rubber wrapped around steel. It has actual sport features like a stopwatch and laptimer and it outlasts the nano's battery by 6 hours.
For the same price as the 2GB iPod Nano, you could get a portable external USB enclosure with a built-in media player AND an 80GB 2.5" hard drive to slap in it. People willing to spend more could even go up to 320GB.
I just bought an MG-25 and I love it.
"Supported Formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX, XviD, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WMA"
I think Apple should cut down on thier laser-etching quality control and try to give people a little more bang for their buck. Why get all caught up in the look of a case that's just going to get scratched to hell after a month anyways?
And I hope that 4GB nano is worth half its weight in gold because that's how much it costs!
Can hurricanes and other severe tropical storms be moderated or deflected?
If you're willing to cut off fingers you can make a lot more money being a hired thug for a local criminal organization.
I guess they meant yesterday.
Why can't I see the sailboat?
What you need is a fatty-boom-batty blunt, and I guarantee you'll be seeing a sailboat, an ocean, and maybe even some of those big-titted mermaids doing that lesbian shit!
lol..how did that get past the lameness filter?
Does the hole over the antarctic have anything to do with the fact that there is no or very little plan vegetation down there? I guess if so the same hole might be over the arctic. But still, why does the hole end up over a magnetic pole? No it doesn't. The ozone is created by the sun's rays hitting the earth's atmosphere. During this time of year there are fewer rays hitting the South Pole. Less rays, less ozone. No big deal.
The hole is a seasonal ozone hole over the South Pole. It comes and goes, sometimes it's bigger than usual. This has been used by environmentalists since the 80's to scare people.