Not all programming is high-tech, but there are many industries where the level of required coding and design is quite sophisticated. Now I agree that many programming jobs are akin to factory work, but there is an enormous demand for talented designers/programmers in industries such as the medical field, military, Google, MS, Oracle, and the list goes on.
I graduated in 2000 when life was sweet for Computer Science majors. When the bubble burst, there was a false impression that computer related fields were doomed. I always found that amusing because our whole society is based on technology and will always need people to run it. Media reports and articles on websites like this didn't help either. They gave the impression that Computer Science wasgoing the way of the dinosaur when it truly was healthy.
If you try that at a real company (i.e. not a state job) and your ass is gone. Surfing for hours on the net is not acceptable anymore than talking on the phone with your girlfriend for hours. With the logic of this ruling.. wouldn't it be ok to surf porn? Because you can talk on the phone with one of those 900 numbers. Bottom line is this... a company is paying you to do a job and thats it. Now if your job is to surf the net, then I guess you're ok:)
Just like all the old arcade games, these will be preserved by users like us. As for being available legally, I don't see any company really caring. Look at all those Mame games floating around.
Ultimately parents are responsible for what their children are exposed to. The problem is many parents are lazy and want government to do that job for them. Look at other countries that have sex on commercials and show nudity... theirs no noticable negative effect. Now look at the US with all its violence on TV and that is mirrored in our society. We have an extrememly violent country and school system. That's a result of violence, not sex. Sex is healthy. Violence is not.
Without us, these stars would be working in a drive through at Taco Bell. The best to handle this is by not buying their overpriced music and not attending their shows. Their arrogant selfish people who feel that making millions isn't enough?!?! Gimme a break! I haven't bought a CD in over 10 years and have no plans to do so in the future.
What is with this disturbing attitude towards sex in the US? It's just sex people and nothing more. Violence is far worse than boobies and has a more profound effect on kids. Its insane that showing people getting killed and beaten is more acceptable than sex. Sounds like the US still hasn't excaped their puritan past and that's sad.
One has to wonder if Sun is ripe for a takeover by the likes of Google. There is alot of speculation on this and it kinda makes sense. What's Sun's bread and butter these days?
It isn't Yahoo's job to change the political climate in China, no more than it is Googles. Change in China will occur once the people demand it and other nations (not companies) apply pressure and lend support.
Shouldn't the FCC focus on bigger issues like boobs indiscriminately appearing on the Super Bowl. Or how about shock jocks saying naughty words on the radio. Geez, stay focused FCC!!
How long till the US goverment mandates that all data, whether from phonelines, email, searches, etc, has to be maintained on government servers for safe storage. I'm being totally serious. First they use child porn and incidents on myspace to scare people... then once they get their foot in the door, its just a matter of time. It truly is scary. Wheneve I talk of stuff like this I am deemed a conspiracy nut or something similiar.
I remember when AOL was useful, back in the dialup BBS days. But seriously... why would anyone in their right mind still use AOL? The fact that they still survive is absolutely impressive. There is no need for AOL. If you use it, just stop and go with another provider.
Of course network tv is threatened by this. It's old technology and hasn't changed much to adapt to younger generations. TIVO started the push towards controlling your tv, but thats not enough. People want to watch whatever they want, whenever they want it with little interuption. Some may say this is unrealistic, but if the public demands it long enough, someone will provide it. ABC is already starting to offer some shows.
I've been gaming since 1980 and will put the smackdown on any kids including my own:) Of course when I'm old, senile and can't wipe my own *ss, I probably won't be so good. But growing up with the classics that actually depended on good gameplay versus graphics makes one a better gamer.
gasmonso
I agree with this not being news. I'm a/. lover, but lately the stories have been far from interesting. I go to digg.com for good tech news and/. for the entertaining comments.
Studies about the effects of coffee have gone back and forth countless times. My guess is that so long as you don't drink 10 gallons of it everyday, you'll be fine. I hate these studies because they change every 6 months. I remember when chocolate was supposed to be bad and then they said well its actually good. I'm just waiting for that to change again.
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Not all programming is high-tech, but there are many industries where the level of required coding and design is quite sophisticated. Now I agree that many programming jobs are akin to factory work, but there is an enormous demand for talented designers/programmers in industries such as the medical field, military, Google, MS, Oracle, and the list goes on.
http://religiousfreaks.com/I graduated in 2000 when life was sweet for Computer Science majors. When the bubble burst, there was a false impression that computer related fields were doomed. I always found that amusing because our whole society is based on technology and will always need people to run it. Media reports and articles on websites like this didn't help either. They gave the impression that Computer Science wasgoing the way of the dinosaur when it truly was healthy.
http://religiousfreaks.com/If you try that at a real company (i.e. not a state job) and your ass is gone. Surfing for hours on the net is not acceptable anymore than talking on the phone with your girlfriend for hours. With the logic of this ruling.. wouldn't it be ok to surf porn? Because you can talk on the phone with one of those 900 numbers. Bottom line is this... a company is paying you to do a job and thats it. Now if your job is to surf the net, then I guess you're ok :)
http://religiousfreaks.com/Just like all the old arcade games, these will be preserved by users like us. As for being available legally, I don't see any company really caring. Look at all those Mame games floating around.
http://religiousfreaks.com/Ultimately parents are responsible for what their children are exposed to. The problem is many parents are lazy and want government to do that job for them. Look at other countries that have sex on commercials and show nudity... theirs no noticable negative effect. Now look at the US with all its violence on TV and that is mirrored in our society. We have an extrememly violent country and school system. That's a result of violence, not sex. Sex is healthy. Violence is not.
http://religiousfreaks.com/Without us, these stars would be working in a drive through at Taco Bell. The best to handle this is by not buying their overpriced music and not attending their shows. Their arrogant selfish people who feel that making millions isn't enough?!?! Gimme a break! I haven't bought a CD in over 10 years and have no plans to do so in the future.
http://religiousfreaks.com/What is with this disturbing attitude towards sex in the US? It's just sex people and nothing more. Violence is far worse than boobies and has a more profound effect on kids. Its insane that showing people getting killed and beaten is more acceptable than sex. Sounds like the US still hasn't excaped their puritan past and that's sad.
http://religiousfreaks.com/I present you the five-assed monkey!
http://religiousfreaks.com/One has to wonder if Sun is ripe for a takeover by the likes of Google. There is alot of speculation on this and it kinda makes sense. What's Sun's bread and butter these days?
http:religiousfreaks.comIt isn't Yahoo's job to change the political climate in China, no more than it is Googles. Change in China will occur once the people demand it and other nations (not companies) apply pressure and lend support.
http://religiousfreaks.com/Shouldn't the FCC focus on bigger issues like boobs indiscriminately appearing on the Super Bowl. Or how about shock jocks saying naughty words on the radio. Geez, stay focused FCC!!
http://religiousfreaks.com/With a revenue of just over $1B expected this quarter, that certainly is a bite in the ass. Looks like the cost of Norton AV is going up.
http://religiousfreaks.com/Super Mario Bros 37 and Mario Cart 56!!!
http://religiousfreaks.com/Here's a good resource for Darpa's unmanned vehicle race: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/darpa/
http://religiousfreaks.com/We can rebuild him, we have the technology. Damn I'm old ;)
http://religiousfreaks.com/How long till the US goverment mandates that all data, whether from phonelines, email, searches, etc, has to be maintained on government servers for safe storage. I'm being totally serious. First they use child porn and incidents on myspace to scare people... then once they get their foot in the door, its just a matter of time. It truly is scary. Wheneve I talk of stuff like this I am deemed a conspiracy nut or something similiar.
http://religiousfreaks.com/I remember when AOL was useful, back in the dialup BBS days. But seriously... why would anyone in their right mind still use AOL? The fact that they still survive is absolutely impressive. There is no need for AOL. If you use it, just stop and go with another provider.
http://religiousfreaks.com/This is absolutely del.icio.us!!
http://religiousfreaks.com/This guy was a hacker, not some Jihadist killing people or flying planes into buildings. Throw him in a regular prison and move on.
http://religiousfreaks.com/Of course network tv is threatened by this. It's old technology and hasn't changed much to adapt to younger generations. TIVO started the push towards controlling your tv, but thats not enough. People want to watch whatever they want, whenever they want it with little interuption. Some may say this is unrealistic, but if the public demands it long enough, someone will provide it. ABC is already starting to offer some shows.
http://religiousfreaks.com/I've been gaming since 1980 and will put the smackdown on any kids including my own :) Of course when I'm old, senile and can't wipe my own *ss, I probably won't be so good. But growing up with the classics that actually depended on good gameplay versus graphics makes one a better gamer.
gasmonso
Just get rid of the DRM and we might have a decent product.
I agree with this not being news. I'm a /. lover, but lately the stories have been far from interesting. I go to digg.com for good tech news and /. for the entertaining comments.
Just disolve the styrofoam with gasoline and tada, you have napalm. Bingo bango, problem solved!
Studies about the effects of coffee have gone back and forth countless times. My guess is that so long as you don't drink 10 gallons of it everyday, you'll be fine. I hate these studies because they change every 6 months. I remember when chocolate was supposed to be bad and then they said well its actually good. I'm just waiting for that to change again.