DDoSing might not be the most subtle, mature or democratic method to achieve their goals but it does seem to work. It also has the bonus of attracting a lot of attention which, when you're trying to expose internet censorship, is a helpful thing.
So, if I'm understanding this right, the end justifies the means. Isn't that the same argument people who support the US Govt use against wikileaks? Anonymous does attract a lot of attention, but you make the assumption that they speak for the unheard majority. Well if the unheard majority actually went out and voted, things might change. One can only assume that the unheard majority didn't vote, or they simply didn't vote for who you and anonymous wanted them to.
I don't buy it. Anonymous serves themselves and whatever issue happens to be the flavor of the week. They protest in favor of wikileaks this week, next week they'll be back to DDoSing Scientology and Gene Simmons. I can speak for myself just fine, thanks.
The problem you've got is that the Libertarian platform got co-opted by the other "big two" parties in such a way that Libertarians can't find a focus to get their foot in the door.
Nothing new here. This has been happening for years (and by years, I mean centuries). It used to be the purpose of a 3rd party to have their platform adopted by one of the two big parties, now it seems the two big parties exist to trivialize the platforms of smaller more relevant parties. People simply assume that they need to either vote republican or democrat based on social policy that isn't going to change or tax issues that are just going to get worse. It's really a perception that needs to change pronto. I, for one, would like someone who had an ounce of common sense, but rest assured, they'd never get elected.
Although I have no experience with Mac development, how can you possibly compare a desktop game to a game written for an iPhone? It's like comparing a game written in flash to World of Warcraft. I'm not saying the flash game isn't good, but it's not going to replace desktop gaming anytime soon. The article assumes that one game is interchangeable with another. Devs just need to keep putting out quality products at reasonable prices and they should be fine.
What happens when they use the phone to log into email and facebook accounts to retrieve information that is NOT in the phone?
Can't speak for email, but if you post your criminal activity on facebook and assume its private, then you're probably an idiot. I stick to twitter for all my illegal endeavors.
...searching you car if you're arrested for DUI. If its physically on your person after being arrested, I think its fair game. I know I'm in the minority on this, but I believe there is reasonable cause to search the items in your possession (wallet, cell phones, etc.) if you have already been arrested. Of course, I can already hear the throngs of anti-cop types that complain about cops arresting people just to get an opportunity to search your individual belongings. Not that I believe this happens as frequently as they'd have you believe, there’s an easy loophole here. If a judge determines that it wasn't an arrestable offense, then all evidence found after the fact be inadmissible in a court case against you.
I could be wrong, but either way, this should force a supreme court ruling in the matter.
I'm not the biggest fan of Apple, but even I think you're underselling the iPhone by calling it JUST a music player. Ask any college student, an alarm clock is a critical feature of all cell phones.
If you work for a larger company, the likelihood that you actually work in the same location as your co-workers is extremely diminished. I'm not in the same office as any of the people I work with, so this arrangement would be far less efficient for me. Actually, it would probably be a huge distraction which is why I don't mind cubes. I think people prefer a certain level of privacy. I'd work from home, but there are far too many distractions there to occupy my time (it's really not for everyone).
I think the reason for cubicle shrinkage has more to do with how irrelevant desk space has become over the past 30 or 40 years. Everyone works off of computers and doesn't need a large amount of desk space - at least not as large as they had in the past. I have very little on my desk, mostly personal items (pictures, cell phone, MP3 player, etc.). 30 years ago desks would have to accomodate stacks of paper and notepads, and they would also need the ability to spread these items out.
youre an american maybe. from the outside, we see moore a hero. maybe its possible that the endless propaganda perpetrated by corporate owned mass media have twisted you american people's views about moore, just as it twisted your views about wikileaks.
Because clearly only Americans are subject to propaganda, Wikileaks is (likely) supported a lot less in the United States because its spilling American secrets (at least most recently). In which case, it would likely enjoy much broader support elsewhere. As for Moore, the majority of his documentaries focus on American politics which polarizing by its very nature.
I disagree. While picketing would slow down business, DDoS stops business altogether. To me, its the equivalent of standing in front of a store entrance and not allowing anyone in. Last I checked, you'd probably get arrested for that.
Rock and a hard place. Sure there are a lot of people that agree with Wikileaks, but there's just as many who do not agree with what they are doing. And obviously, since those people don't see it as free speech, I could easily see them not using Amazon for online purchases. Removing them was probably the more prudent business choice. Americans are big on buzz words like "terrorist", and once you start hosting a "terrorist" Web site, it typically hurts your bottom line. I don't have hard metrics to back that up, just a lot of assumptions.
Although I'm not without some skepticism, private companies generally like to avoid scandal. It's not uncommon or unlikely, that they simply didn't want to be associated with a group that some US politicians are labeling terrorists. Its not good for business.
The OP is pointing out that Amazon is a private business. They can essentially do anything they want to. I'm sure there's some blanket term of services that allows them to drop wikileaks. If wikileaks disagrees with this, take them to court (everyone's doing it). Cyber vandalism isn't the answer, its just going to polarize people who don't care into being against the cause you stand for out of spite.
I don't necessarily think they should take the option away. I just think it should by one of those buttons where you have to hit a function key + caps lock. I don't necessarily use caps lock, but I'm sure there are people who do. My only problem is that I always accidently hit when I'm going for shift or tab and its just a pain.
What, Apple doesn't want to come under the same fire as Facebook?
Not a good comparison since Facebook's business model is based on the idea that people actually want to share personal information. Apple isn't going to do it because they want to control everything.
I'll bet even money that if they throw him in a cell that he unexpectedly and mysteriously hangs himself when nobody is looking.;D
I doubt it. If the US government or some other entity is behind this, it is obviously character assassination. If you tag him as a rapist, then you discredit everything he is going to say and everything he has said in the past. Killing him would lead to speculation, and speculation would turn him into a martyr.
Free, transparent government doesn't exist. If the US government can't negotiate deals first in private, nobody will negotiate with us. The consequences of not being able to do this in my opinion far outweigh the value of average citizens being able to get a clear view of what its elected officials are doing. A great example is the Cuban missile crisis. Had the US government and particularly the office of the Presidency not been able to negotiate with the Soviet Union in a discreet manner, we would have likely been in a full scale nuclear war. I know this clashes with the majority's views on the subject, but I have to believe its a necessary evil.
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DDoSing might not be the most subtle, mature or democratic method to achieve their goals but it does seem to work. It also has the bonus of attracting a lot of attention which, when you're trying to expose internet censorship, is a helpful thing.
So, if I'm understanding this right, the end justifies the means. Isn't that the same argument people who support the US Govt use against wikileaks? Anonymous does attract a lot of attention, but you make the assumption that they speak for the unheard majority. Well if the unheard majority actually went out and voted, things might change. One can only assume that the unheard majority didn't vote, or they simply didn't vote for who you and anonymous wanted them to.
I don't buy it. Anonymous serves themselves and whatever issue happens to be the flavor of the week. They protest in favor of wikileaks this week, next week they'll be back to DDoSing Scientology and Gene Simmons. I can speak for myself just fine, thanks.
The problem you've got is that the Libertarian platform got co-opted by the other "big two" parties in such a way that Libertarians can't find a focus to get their foot in the door.
Nothing new here. This has been happening for years (and by years, I mean centuries). It used to be the purpose of a 3rd party to have their platform adopted by one of the two big parties, now it seems the two big parties exist to trivialize the platforms of smaller more relevant parties. People simply assume that they need to either vote republican or democrat based on social policy that isn't going to change or tax issues that are just going to get worse. It's really a perception that needs to change pronto. I, for one, would like someone who had an ounce of common sense, but rest assured, they'd never get elected.
Although I have no experience with Mac development, how can you possibly compare a desktop game to a game written for an iPhone? It's like comparing a game written in flash to World of Warcraft. I'm not saying the flash game isn't good, but it's not going to replace desktop gaming anytime soon. The article assumes that one game is interchangeable with another. Devs just need to keep putting out quality products at reasonable prices and they should be fine.
What happens when they use the phone to log into email and facebook accounts to retrieve information that is NOT in the phone?
Can't speak for email, but if you post your criminal activity on facebook and assume its private, then you're probably an idiot. I stick to twitter for all my illegal endeavors.
...searching you car if you're arrested for DUI. If its physically on your person after being arrested, I think its fair game. I know I'm in the minority on this, but I believe there is reasonable cause to search the items in your possession (wallet, cell phones, etc.) if you have already been arrested. Of course, I can already hear the throngs of anti-cop types that complain about cops arresting people just to get an opportunity to search your individual belongings. Not that I believe this happens as frequently as they'd have you believe, there’s an easy loophole here. If a judge determines that it wasn't an arrestable offense, then all evidence found after the fact be inadmissible in a court case against you.
I could be wrong, but either way, this should force a supreme court ruling in the matter.
As I'm reading this, you have four anonymous coward comments... I guess the 5th guy hit his 2GB limit.
I'm not the biggest fan of Apple, but even I think you're underselling the iPhone by calling it JUST a music player. Ask any college student, an alarm clock is a critical feature of all cell phones.
You, sir, have redefined the term "hardcore gamer" for me. I'm going to go play new super mario bros. :-(
Local gaming went to the Wii because even game developers can't figure out how their online multi-players works. Stupid friend codes....
If you work for a larger company, the likelihood that you actually work in the same location as your co-workers is extremely diminished. I'm not in the same office as any of the people I work with, so this arrangement would be far less efficient for me. Actually, it would probably be a huge distraction which is why I don't mind cubes. I think people prefer a certain level of privacy. I'd work from home, but there are far too many distractions there to occupy my time (it's really not for everyone).
Is it too early to call the top desk?
I think the reason for cubicle shrinkage has more to do with how irrelevant desk space has become over the past 30 or 40 years. Everyone works off of computers and doesn't need a large amount of desk space - at least not as large as they had in the past. I have very little on my desk, mostly personal items (pictures, cell phone, MP3 player, etc.). 30 years ago desks would have to accomodate stacks of paper and notepads, and they would also need the ability to spread these items out.
Before anyone gets too excited, this is a multiplayer only game, don't download it expecting to play the full GoldenEye campaign.
GoldenEye had a full campaign mode?!
youre an american maybe. from the outside, we see moore a hero. maybe its possible that the endless propaganda perpetrated by corporate owned mass media have twisted you american people's views about moore, just as it twisted your views about wikileaks.
Because clearly only Americans are subject to propaganda, Wikileaks is (likely) supported a lot less in the United States because its spilling American secrets (at least most recently). In which case, it would likely enjoy much broader support elsewhere. As for Moore, the majority of his documentaries focus on American politics which polarizing by its very nature.
I disagree. While picketing would slow down business, DDoS stops business altogether. To me, its the equivalent of standing in front of a store entrance and not allowing anyone in. Last I checked, you'd probably get arrested for that.
Rock and a hard place. Sure there are a lot of people that agree with Wikileaks, but there's just as many who do not agree with what they are doing. And obviously, since those people don't see it as free speech, I could easily see them not using Amazon for online purchases. Removing them was probably the more prudent business choice. Americans are big on buzz words like "terrorist", and once you start hosting a "terrorist" Web site, it typically hurts your bottom line. I don't have hard metrics to back that up, just a lot of assumptions.
Although I'm not without some skepticism, private companies generally like to avoid scandal. It's not uncommon or unlikely, that they simply didn't want to be associated with a group that some US politicians are labeling terrorists. Its not good for business.
The OP is pointing out that Amazon is a private business. They can essentially do anything they want to. I'm sure there's some blanket term of services that allows them to drop wikileaks. If wikileaks disagrees with this, take them to court (everyone's doing it). Cyber vandalism isn't the answer, its just going to polarize people who don't care into being against the cause you stand for out of spite.
I think these mice would be better off adopting.
I don't necessarily think they should take the option away. I just think it should by one of those buttons where you have to hit a function key + caps lock. I don't necessarily use caps lock, but I'm sure there are people who do. My only problem is that I always accidently hit when I'm going for shift or tab and its just a pain.
What, Apple doesn't want to come under the same fire as Facebook?
Not a good comparison since Facebook's business model is based on the idea that people actually want to share personal information. Apple isn't going to do it because they want to control everything.
I'll bet even money that if they throw him in a cell that he unexpectedly and mysteriously hangs himself when nobody is looking. ;D
I doubt it. If the US government or some other entity is behind this, it is obviously character assassination. If you tag him as a rapist, then you discredit everything he is going to say and everything he has said in the past. Killing him would lead to speculation, and speculation would turn him into a martyr.
Free, transparent government doesn't exist. If the US government can't negotiate deals first in private, nobody will negotiate with us. The consequences of not being able to do this in my opinion far outweigh the value of average citizens being able to get a clear view of what its elected officials are doing. A great example is the Cuban missile crisis. Had the US government and particularly the office of the Presidency not been able to negotiate with the Soviet Union in a discreet manner, we would have likely been in a full scale nuclear war. I know this clashes with the majority's views on the subject, but I have to believe its a necessary evil.
Now you can take an 8 year old to court.
Don't you mean, now an 8 year old can take YOU to court?