"How could anyone, aside from a cold-blooded sociopath, be against it?"
I'm against it. Perhaps I'm a cold blooded sociopath, but at least I'm not an stupid enough to advocate RE-building a city in an area which is GUARANTEED to flood catastrophically again.
So, since I'm a sociopath, what is someone who idiotically ignores good sense, in an misguided effort to rebuild a lost city in one of the worst possible locations imaginable?
It's funny how "offer" always turns into "control" in the minds of nuts like you.
The governemnt doesn't take your library card if you fail to pay your property taxes, so what exactly makes you think they'll take your internet access?
More importantly, if they do, businesses will be there to pick it up.
Stop making up stupid objections with no basis in reality.
"Wait, you're telling me that Dallas, Falcom Crest, and Dynasty were launched with 10-year story arcs already sketched out?"
Nope, and neither did B5. So the point here is what? I used those to refute the idea that shows didn't have CONTINUING story arcs. Then the goalposts of what B5 supposedly "innovated" got moved, so I disproved that too.
"And I'll admit I may be misremembering, but isn't a telenovela generally either intended to run for one season,"
No. Some shorter, some longer, and if you know what they are, why the fuck are you trying to argue? You're wrong, the other people who made the same wrong point as you are wrong, and I gave an example.
This is when you admit you made a mistake and stop trying prove a point that's been shredded.
Or I suppose you can go on believing that you're right, in total denial of the truth.
Well let's see, you ARE culturally ignorant, as my example that you were unaware of proves, and at no time did I make any statement that was derogatory. I wasn't mean or unpleasant. Ignorance is not knowing something, that's all. You on the other hand, called names when I gave you what you asked for.
"I'm just glad I'm not a prick"
Yeah, how adult of you that you resort to name calling to prove it.
First, you're ignorant of tactics, or intentionally ignoring facts. You know guerilla war is possible and can be effective, otherwise we'd be using our fucking stealth bombers to mop up in Iraq. Why hasn't that happened Patton?
Right so there's that.
Then of course you ignore the effect of the media. Consider the consequences of the Army waging war on the citizens. Yeah, that wouldn't be allover evry type of media outlet 24/7 forever. But I suppose you think that wouldn't matter.
Use you head. If Iraqis can do it, what is wrong with you that you think Americans coudn't too?
Do you honestly believe that? That none of the shows ever produced in the history of television anywhere didn't have a story completely written out beforehand?
Think guy, the world is a big place, and televison has been around a long time. I can't see how you'd be naive enough to actually think that.
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Restart Manager works with Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Software Installer, and Microsoft Systems Management Server to detect processes that have files in use and to gracefully stop and restart services without the need to restart the entire machine. Applications that are written to take advantage of the new Restart Manager features can be restarted and restored to the same state and with the same data as before the restart."
Show me anywhere in there where MS claims this is an innovation.
While I can appreciate what you've said (and I realize you are playing devil's advocate), this is one of those cases of creating a market for treatment.
And frankly, the majority of professionals in this field think this research is bunk.
"These articles have been researched and the doctors, psychiatrist clinics etc have not been funded or influenced by any "american family organisation" or whatnot so those of you wishing to put a slant on the news articles and reports presented to the senate should look up this information as well."
That, I'm afraid, is a statment that you cannot possibly make without knowing the individual biases of every person involved. I would ask you how you are so sure of this, especially when your quote was from "AgapePress"?
"These are just a list of facts"
No, it's a list of opinions (I can get quotes from real individuals who do sex therapy that directly contradict your "facts", not websites but real PhD's) bolstered by unsubstantiated research.
I have heard several discussions on the topic, and this seems to be an example of an overzealous researcher seeking to make a name for herself.
For example
"She explained how pornography damages a person's beliefs and behavior. Belief damage includes the adverse effect of normal "attitudes about what constitutes healthy sexual and emotional relationships."
And the definition of normal here is? Right. Such a definition does not exist, it is a continuum, not an absolute.
"As far as behavioral damage, pornography can cause tendencies toward psychologically unhealthy actions, socially inappropriate actions and even illegal actions."
And how is that specific to pornography? Substitute religion, or sports, and you'll see my point.
"That's what freedom of expression is truly about: supporting the expression of ideas which you completely disagree with."
No, this is wrong.
Freedom of expression is about your personal right to express yourself, independent of whether anyone supports you.
Whether I support a person I disagree with or not isn't a consideration, because it's not up to me, or anyone else. It's a right guaranteed by the Constitution.
Slashdot Mirror
http://www.freedomandprosperity.org/Papers/un-repo rt/un-report.shtml
This is what you're advocating.
Also, as an aside, you'll need a better reason to turn over internet control than "we don't trust the US".
Why? Because WE don't trust any of the idiots who run the UN, and they've proven to be far more corrupt anyway.
"HEY JNELSON4765'S FAMILY!" "
IT'S FAR MORE LIKELY YOU DIED OF LEUKEMIA BECAUSE OF YOUR FAULTY GENETICS THAN BECAUSE OF CHERNOBYL!"
There, I yelled so they could hear me.
It's nice to have someone to blame, but your wrong on this one.
"The comments about the corruption in this State are not fair."
I notice you don't quesiton the accuracy though.
You're right, it's not fair that we single Louisiana out for being corrupt.
Other states are bad too, and some may even be near Louisiana in corruption.
"How could anyone, aside from a cold-blooded sociopath, be against it?"
I'm against it. Perhaps I'm a cold blooded sociopath, but at least I'm not an stupid enough to advocate RE-building a city in an area which is GUARANTEED to flood catastrophically again.
So, since I'm a sociopath, what is someone who idiotically ignores good sense, in an misguided effort to rebuild a lost city in one of the worst possible locations imaginable?
That would be YOU.
It's funny how "offer" always turns into "control" in the minds of nuts like you.
The governemnt doesn't take your library card if you fail to pay your property taxes, so what exactly makes you think they'll take your internet access?
More importantly, if they do, businesses will be there to pick it up.
Stop making up stupid objections with no basis in reality.
That's officially the stupidest thing I've ever read.
"Wait, you're telling me that Dallas, Falcom Crest, and Dynasty were launched with 10-year story arcs already sketched out?"
Nope, and neither did B5. So the point here is what? I used those to refute the idea that shows didn't have CONTINUING story arcs. Then the goalposts of what B5 supposedly "innovated" got moved, so I disproved that too.
"And I'll admit I may be misremembering, but isn't a telenovela generally either intended to run for one season,"
No. Some shorter, some longer, and if you know what they are, why the fuck are you trying to argue? You're wrong, the other people who made the same wrong point as you are wrong, and I gave an example.
This is when you admit you made a mistake and stop trying prove a point that's been shredded.
Or I suppose you can go on believing that you're right, in total denial of the truth.
Doesn't matter to me, I'm right.
Well let's see, you ARE culturally ignorant, as my example that you were unaware of proves, and at no time did I make any statement that was derogatory. I wasn't mean or unpleasant. Ignorance is not knowing something, that's all. You on the other hand, called names when I gave you what you asked for.
"I'm just glad I'm not a prick"
Yeah, how adult of you that you resort to name calling to prove it.
Have a nice day!
No, you're assuming that all soap operas have the same model.
Look up "telenovela" and you'll realize the concept of story that is scripted beforehand and ends after a set period is much older than you think.
Funny, I'm ususally the one being accused of being culturally ignorant.
Telenovelas. Pick one, they last several months to a few years, and there have been too many to count.
You assumed I was talking about American soap operas, but I wasn't.
Look up "telenovela" then chide yourself for your cultural ignorance.
A friend and I discussed this.
First, you're ignorant of tactics, or intentionally ignoring facts. You know guerilla war is possible and can be effective, otherwise we'd be using our fucking stealth bombers to mop up in Iraq. Why hasn't that happened Patton?
Right so there's that.
Then of course you ignore the effect of the media. Consider the consequences of the Army waging war on the citizens. Yeah, that wouldn't be allover evry type of media outlet 24/7 forever. But I suppose you think that wouldn't matter.
Use you head. If Iraqis can do it, what is wrong with you that you think Americans coudn't too?
Do you honestly believe that? That none of the shows ever produced in the history of television anywhere didn't have a story completely written out beforehand?
Think guy, the world is a big place, and televison has been around a long time. I can't see how you'd be naive enough to actually think that.
So you agree it's not racism. Good.
" Nearly every show now has a multi-season arc. These were inexistent when B5 was created (aside from the occasional and rare cliffhanger)."
Dallas. Falcon Crest. Dynasty. Do I need to continue?
These all had multi season story arcs, but since they occurred before B5, they apparently never existed.
Seriously, the shit you mods mark insightful is just amazing.
No, it just means that's where the oil ended up.
Once again Dic Ruby spins and spins but won't go down the drain.
"The more power we give the government to invade our lives, the more they'll use it."
And yet strangely, many want to trust the government with their health care.
"Data Recovery and Application Restart
With Windows Vista, users won't have to restart their computers for most updates and application installations. Windows Vista knows which applications and services are using which files, and if a file needs to be updated, Windows Vista can coordinate saving the application's data, closing the application or stopping the service, updating the file, and automatically reopening the application or restarting the service. This capability is provided by a feature called Restart Manager.
Restart Manager works with Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Software Installer, and Microsoft Systems Management Server to detect processes that have files in use and to gracefully stop and restart services without the need to restart the entire machine. Applications that are written to take advantage of the new Restart Manager features can be restarted and restored to the same state and with the same data as before the restart."
Show me anywhere in there where MS claims this is an innovation.
Your inferiority complex is showing.
"It's hard to overestimate the influence that Babylon 5 had on American television, especially science fiction and dramas."
No it's not, you just did it with that sentence.
At which point you show them your post on slashdot, discussing the subject in an adult manner.
Try talking to them instead of treating them like the enemy.
So?
Seriously, your point is the equivalent of claiming invention of the cordless phone.
"Meanwhile, the rest of us could continue to enjoy freedom of expression."
Please give me your name and current address.
Failure to do so is a restriction on my freedom to come over and smack the shit out of you for making ridiculous comments.
While I can appreciate what you've said (and I realize you are playing devil's advocate), this is one of those cases of creating a market for treatment.
And frankly, the majority of professionals in this field think this research is bunk.
"These articles have been researched and the doctors, psychiatrist clinics etc have not been funded or influenced by any "american family organisation" or whatnot so those of you wishing to put a slant on the news articles and reports presented to the senate should look up this information as well."
That, I'm afraid, is a statment that you cannot possibly make without knowing the individual biases of every person involved. I would ask you how you are so sure of this, especially when your quote was from "AgapePress"?
"These are just a list of facts"
No, it's a list of opinions (I can get quotes from real individuals who do sex therapy that directly contradict your "facts", not websites but real PhD's) bolstered by unsubstantiated research.
I have heard several discussions on the topic, and this seems to be an example of an overzealous researcher seeking to make a name for herself.
For example
"She explained how pornography damages a person's beliefs and behavior. Belief damage includes the adverse effect of normal "attitudes about what constitutes healthy sexual and emotional relationships."
And the definition of normal here is? Right. Such a definition does not exist, it is a continuum, not an absolute.
"As far as behavioral damage, pornography can cause tendencies toward psychologically unhealthy actions, socially inappropriate actions and even illegal actions."
And how is that specific to pornography? Substitute religion, or sports, and you'll see my point.
"It's because religious zealots do not want just censorship. They want complete eradication of such material."
Again with the dumb mods. This is so wrong it's funny.
They most certainly to not want complete eradication of such material. What they do want is to APPEAR to want eradication of such material.
Do you honestly believe Christians don't get freaky too? Please...
"That's what freedom of expression is truly about: supporting the expression of ideas which you completely disagree with."
No, this is wrong.
Freedom of expression is about your personal right to express yourself, independent of whether anyone supports you.
Whether I support a person I disagree with or not isn't a consideration, because it's not up to me, or anyone else. It's a right guaranteed by the Constitution.