Women aren't a different species, for Christ's sakes. Let's face it, men have their own code:
like, a man will say: "let's see other people, when that really translates to: "I want to see other people, but I want you to just see me."
Or a man will pretend he's listening, but then his eyes will glaze over, and you have to be aware to look for the signs when you've lost him in the conversation. The only way to revive him is to talk about sports or technology or sex. Stat. I'm half kidding, here
I would much rather read candidates' blogs to get a glimpse of their stands on issues than be bombarded with television ads for weeks leading up to an election. The very act of a citizen bothering to access a politician's blog and reading about issues increases that citizen's connection to the political process, especially when compared to the old TV ad blitz that gives so many people their info during a campaign.
The Chinese Government is evil, and what Google did was Evil Lite? Google had to know going into negotiations with a totalitarian state that censorship would be an issue. Their dominance alone gave them leverage with the Chinese government.
Your father had courage to follow his heart and never doubt. I admire that type of thinking b/c doing work that you love is the promised land for many people (myself included) but it's not an easy road for everyone b/c it can be a waiting game. Waiting until your gambles pay off, waiting for the financial rewards, if they ever come. But it's the gamblers and the dreamers who make it all interesting IMHO.
The concept of "Always Producing" which is mentioned in the article is a great method for checking whether there is follow through. The example used is the novelist with the day job. If the novelist is producing writing then he/she is in the game, and not using the idea "of what I really want to do" as an "opiate." "Always producing" is a tough love approach, but effective.
Hey, Thanks, Crizp. I read the FAQ and now I understand the point system. I admit I had a bit of panic regarding the points, etc. Apologies if this comment is considered too off the topic.
By mainstream, I mean that the porn audience is not just the proverbial dude in the trenchcoat at local porn theater anymore. It's our neighbors, ourselves. The VCR and the internet brought a level of privacy to porn consumption that increased and diversified the porn audience.
Hi, I'm new to Slashdot. I've been enjoying reading some of the threads the past week or so.
What about the flip side of the coin: how much the VCR & the internet have helped the porn industry. Not just financially, but by taking the porn industry out of the closet, if you will and making it more mainstream.
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Women aren't a different species, for Christ's sakes. Let's face it, men have their own code: like, a man will say: "let's see other people, when that really translates to: "I want to see other people, but I want you to just see me." Or a man will pretend he's listening, but then his eyes will glaze over, and you have to be aware to look for the signs when you've lost him in the conversation. The only way to revive him is to talk about sports or technology or sex. Stat. I'm half kidding, here
Now, he'll be "monitored by special software." ahh, the irony.
I would much rather read candidates' blogs to get a glimpse of their stands on issues than be bombarded with television ads for weeks leading up to an election. The very act of a citizen bothering to access a politician's blog and reading about issues increases that citizen's connection to the political process, especially when compared to the old TV ad blitz that gives so many people their info during a campaign.
The Chinese Government is evil, and what Google did was Evil Lite? Google had to know going into negotiations with a totalitarian state that censorship would be an issue. Their dominance alone gave them leverage with the Chinese government.
Your father had courage to follow his heart and never doubt. I admire that type of thinking b/c doing work that you love is the promised land for many people (myself included) but it's not an easy road for everyone b/c it can be a waiting game. Waiting until your gambles pay off, waiting for the financial rewards, if they ever come. But it's the gamblers and the dreamers who make it all interesting IMHO.
The concept of "Always Producing" which is mentioned in the article is a great method for checking whether there is follow through. The example used is the novelist with the day job. If the novelist is producing writing then he/she is in the game, and not using the idea "of what I really want to do" as an "opiate." "Always producing" is a tough love approach, but effective.
Hey, Thanks, Crizp.
I read the FAQ and now I understand the point system. I admit I had a bit of panic regarding the points, etc. Apologies if this comment is considered too off the topic.
By mainstream, I mean that the porn audience is not just the proverbial dude in the trenchcoat at local porn theater anymore. It's our neighbors, ourselves. The VCR and the internet brought a level of privacy to porn consumption that increased and diversified the porn audience.
Hi, I'm new to Slashdot. I've been enjoying reading some of the threads the past week or so. What about the flip side of the coin: how much the VCR & the internet have helped the porn industry. Not just financially, but by taking the porn industry out of the closet, if you will and making it more mainstream.