Yes. Luring is not coercing. She didn't set the cat on the device, or beat it until it stepped on it. It just stepped on it.
Personally, this would not work with my cat. She won't step on things unless they look comfortable (and then she sleeps on it), or they are the only way to get where she wants to go.
They don't -own- the content, just a right to it. You can't take someone's copyright away from them. They are claiming the right to use the data any way they see fit, not that they -own- the data.
The original owners of the data could sue you, however, assuming it's copyright-able. (And if it is, then it's automatically copyrighted.)
The 'second' was actually cancelled, and is back on the drawing board.
I know, because I had preordered it. Due to exchange rates, I'm down $10 because of it.
I ended up with a G1 instead. I'm quite happy with it.
Samsung and several others have also announced their intention to create such a phone, and approximate dates of release, but have not showcased the phones.
Cellphone Maker: But our product doesn't need a charger. It's magic. Govmt: Sorry. It's the law. CM: Seriously. There's no point. G: It's the law. CM: We can make them 1/10th the size and cost without a charger port. G: It's the law.
He's not assuming anything except that people are willing to pay more for Manhattan land than mid-west land... Which isn't much of an assumption since people do it every day.
If that were true they'd get all thieves on tax evasion, and as far as I know, they've never ever charged one with tax evasion for not paying the tax on a product they stole.
Greed is good, actually, when used properly. When used improperly, it's very destructive to the person who is greedy, as well as everything they touch with it.
Oddly enough, the process isn't -too- different in smaller companies. You don't actually build the prototype, but since you can get direct access to the owner/boss, you can present your idea to him/her. If they like it, you'll get to build it.
It's medium-sized companies that have the problem. They can't afford the 'see what sticks' approach, and you can't talked to the owner/boss personally, so there's no way for this to happen without some favoritism being involved. Even companies that have 'good idea' programs rarely actually get them.
Reading eBooks is all about interface. This one assumes that you can override text-size on your browser. My G1 doesn't do that... It'll zoom in, but then you are constantly scrolling left and right to read.
And formats! This thing only accepts ePub format. I've never found a book in the wild in that format. Baen.com doesn't have it for sale.
I'm all about open formats, but... You know, they have to be useful.
Because that just shifts the problem to a second client... You can run a second one yourself and report fake upload amounts. Or even run it on the same network and report -real- upload amounts between each client.
Since always. That's how you decide whether to buy something or not: Whether you feel it's worth the price or not.
Deciding the worth of something has -always- been the work of both parties. Something is sold when both parties can agree on the worth. Sometimes 1 side feels the got a better deal than the other, and sometimes they both feel the deal was fair.
Occasionally, in situations where the market is a monopoly, one side will feel they didn't get a fair deal. In luxury goods, this is never true because they aren't forced to buy it. If they part with the money, then it was obviously worth it to them.
The above poster is trying to say that piracy never affects the system I've outlined above, but he's wrong. There are some people who pirate that would have bought the game had they not been able to pirate it. How many is up for debate, but I think it's relatively few.
Why? Because if nothing could be pirated, the person wouldn't have money for everything. Even if everyone pirated things, the amount they could each afford compared to how much they pirate is miniscule. They actual money lost is nothing close to the 'worth' of the goods pirated for the simple fact that pirates don't have unlimited money, but they can pirate isn't limited. (Online isn't the only way to pirate, remember.)
So, you're saying that your game can only be enjoyed by the user if they are constantly frustrated with it?
Maybe the problem has nothing to do with the hint button at all, but rather the game itself. It's apparently not what your test group wants. (What gamers in general want is probably different yet.)
Also, don't forget that the iPhone is for gamers on the go. They don't -want- to spend more than 30 seconds staring at the screen and doing nothing. They'll also probably be quite a bit more distracted than if they were at home on their PC/console.
By some, maybe. Personally, I'm looking forward to upgrading my Vista Tablet PC to Windows 7. I hear it's faster and has quite a few improvements, like the new task bar. So some people -are- eagerly awaiting it.
So, ignoring the use of 'open-source' in a way that isn't remotely applicable, what this article is saying is that some developers have given up on having their own ideas and are now taking random ideas from users instead.
Christ, if that works... I'm starting my own company. I can rip off ideas from random internet junkies all day long.
"If they're a hardware vendor, why not just use Android?"
Because this has been in the works for -years-. A lot longer than Android has been, even.
Still, there's something to be said for giving up and going with what works, rather than trying to roll your own unsuccessfully. An Android-based PDA (if cheap enough) would sell pretty well, I'd think.
Why should I care about their business model? I'm not a stockholder. If they produce a good game, I play it. If they don't... Well, nothing. It doesn't affect me at all.
If Sega goes out of business, that's just more room in the industry for someone else who might create good games.
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Wait wait wait... You're worried that TPB will lose the 'goodwill' of its customers? For ridiculing people that are trying to sue said customers?
Are you serious?
Yes. Luring is not coercing. She didn't set the cat on the device, or beat it until it stepped on it. It just stepped on it.
Personally, this would not work with my cat. She won't step on things unless they look comfortable (and then she sleeps on it), or they are the only way to get where she wants to go.
Facebook is a UK company now? No? Then why would they be worried about a UK law?
They don't -own- the content, just a right to it. You can't take someone's copyright away from them. They are claiming the right to use the data any way they see fit, not that they -own- the data.
The original owners of the data could sue you, however, assuming it's copyright-able. (And if it is, then it's automatically copyrighted.)
Then the same goes for the blogger in the first place and the 'have to remove the post if not convicted' bit doesn't mean anything.
It's not 'potentially libelous' if they kid really was arrested for it, and they used the word 'alleged' liberally.
If what you said was true, then newspapers would have to recall old papers whenever they reported on a minor.
Actually, inductive charging does indeed work like this. You just get the item near the charger and it charges. No port necessary.
The 'second' was actually cancelled, and is back on the drawing board.
I know, because I had preordered it. Due to exchange rates, I'm down $10 because of it.
I ended up with a G1 instead. I'm quite happy with it.
Samsung and several others have also announced their intention to create such a phone, and approximate dates of release, but have not showcased the phones.
Indeed.
Cellphone Maker: But our product doesn't need a charger. It's magic.
Govmt: Sorry. It's the law.
CM: Seriously. There's no point.
G: It's the law.
CM: We can make them 1/10th the size and cost without a charger port.
G: It's the law.
He's not assuming anything except that people are willing to pay more for Manhattan land than mid-west land... Which isn't much of an assumption since people do it every day.
If that were true they'd get all thieves on tax evasion, and as far as I know, they've never ever charged one with tax evasion for not paying the tax on a product they stole.
Yes, but if you discontinue use and disagree with the current terms, can you get them to delete you like they would under the old ones?
Greed is good, actually, when used properly. When used improperly, it's very destructive to the person who is greedy, as well as everything they touch with it.
Oddly enough, the process isn't -too- different in smaller companies. You don't actually build the prototype, but since you can get direct access to the owner/boss, you can present your idea to him/her. If they like it, you'll get to build it.
It's medium-sized companies that have the problem. They can't afford the 'see what sticks' approach, and you can't talked to the owner/boss personally, so there's no way for this to happen without some favoritism being involved. Even companies that have 'good idea' programs rarely actually get them.
Reading eBooks is all about interface. This one assumes that you can override text-size on your browser. My G1 doesn't do that... It'll zoom in, but then you are constantly scrolling left and right to read.
And formats! This thing only accepts ePub format. I've never found a book in the wild in that format. Baen.com doesn't have it for sale.
I'm all about open formats, but ... You know, they have to be useful.
Because that just shifts the problem to a second client... You can run a second one yourself and report fake upload amounts. Or even run it on the same network and report -real- upload amounts between each client.
Since always. That's how you decide whether to buy something or not: Whether you feel it's worth the price or not.
Deciding the worth of something has -always- been the work of both parties. Something is sold when both parties can agree on the worth. Sometimes 1 side feels the got a better deal than the other, and sometimes they both feel the deal was fair.
Occasionally, in situations where the market is a monopoly, one side will feel they didn't get a fair deal. In luxury goods, this is never true because they aren't forced to buy it. If they part with the money, then it was obviously worth it to them.
The above poster is trying to say that piracy never affects the system I've outlined above, but he's wrong. There are some people who pirate that would have bought the game had they not been able to pirate it. How many is up for debate, but I think it's relatively few.
Why? Because if nothing could be pirated, the person wouldn't have money for everything. Even if everyone pirated things, the amount they could each afford compared to how much they pirate is miniscule. They actual money lost is nothing close to the 'worth' of the goods pirated for the simple fact that pirates don't have unlimited money, but they can pirate isn't limited. (Online isn't the only way to pirate, remember.)
So, you're saying that your game can only be enjoyed by the user if they are constantly frustrated with it?
Maybe the problem has nothing to do with the hint button at all, but rather the game itself. It's apparently not what your test group wants. (What gamers in general want is probably different yet.)
Also, don't forget that the iPhone is for gamers on the go. They don't -want- to spend more than 30 seconds staring at the screen and doing nothing. They'll also probably be quite a bit more distracted than if they were at home on their PC/console.
By some, maybe. Personally, I'm looking forward to upgrading my Vista Tablet PC to Windows 7. I hear it's faster and has quite a few improvements, like the new task bar. So some people -are- eagerly awaiting it.
"The images from the cams suck [wickedlocal.com] though."
That's what they want you to think! THEY have the real feeds and are crystal clear. They just show you these crappy feeds to make you feel safe.
Heh. Isn't paranoia fun?
Hah, I was wondering what flavor, yeah.
So, ignoring the use of 'open-source' in a way that isn't remotely applicable, what this article is saying is that some developers have given up on having their own ideas and are now taking random ideas from users instead.
Christ, if that works... I'm starting my own company. I can rip off ideas from random internet junkies all day long.
"If they're a hardware vendor, why not just use Android?"
Because this has been in the works for -years-. A lot longer than Android has been, even.
Still, there's something to be said for giving up and going with what works, rather than trying to roll your own unsuccessfully. An Android-based PDA (if cheap enough) would sell pretty well, I'd think.
I wonder if anyone is considering it?
Why should I care about their business model? I'm not a stockholder. If they produce a good game, I play it. If they don't... Well, nothing. It doesn't affect me at all.
If Sega goes out of business, that's just more room in the industry for someone else who might create good games.
So why should I care?
It's not 'original research'. It's fact-checking. You aren't finding new facts, you are verifying existing ones.