Its amazing to me how supposedly freedom loving Americans are really quick to try and use non-government methods to limit other's freedoms
Those freedoms you're talking about only really apply to the government, so I fail to see your point. If these professors thought there was a credible threat, then I'm sure they have every right to report it. You would too.
While I agree, the comment was actually traced back via the IP address to the local school not the individual who posted it. He was either using their equipment or their network - the article is not specific. But either way, he posted this comment from work.
c.f The effect that the wii has enabled on the casual games market.
I've never played WoW simply because I don't have the time, however if I did, I'd be kind of annoyed if they watered down the gameplay because Nintendo came out with a new system.
Some games are meant to be complex.
While this is a great point about marketing and branding... Couldn't Google have used a brand or a name that was much bigger and better known? like Google.
I'll admit, it's easier to get into an R rated movie as a minor then to rent an M rated game, but I've still been carded in the past. Your statement is simply untrue, or depends on the state from which you are posting.
That's what the X-Box 360, PS3, and PC are for. The Wii is for people who want to play games they can quickly pick up and put down.
The Wii is just a system. The fact of the matter is they should look into designing games for more hardcore gamers, and this is one of my biggest problems with the Wii. It's the single largest reason that I opt to play my 360 over my Wii. Not because of the technological differences, just because as hardcore gamer I assumed the Wii platform allowed for a more in-depth gaming experience. I have yet to see that.
This may just be my personal experience, but I play my 360 when I want to have fun - I play my Wii when I have people over. Nintendo was smart for diving into the casual gaming market, but if the other players (MS and Sony) are diving in there as well, I'd be very, very concerned if I was Nintendo because I simply cannot compete.
I'm not a nutritionist, nor play one on TV, but I can make the argument that one can of Coke every day does *not* make a person overweight, while eating too much broccoli *will*.
The point is people don't drink one can of Coke, they'll drink 5 or 6 a day. And what's really absurd is how much broccoli you'd actually have to eat to match the amount of calories you've consumed drinking Coke. I think a tax like this would encourage Coke to put out a healthier version of their standard product... not such a terrible thing in my opinion.
The point: this is not about nutrition or health
True, neither is the taxes imposed on cigarettes, but a lot of people have stopped smoking because of those taxes, so maybe it might be a case where the end justifies the means.
I don't know what the big deal is. I'm rather UNDERweight because I play games. I way 155 and I'm 6'2 1/2". I play WoW for weeks on end and barely eat. Only beer is what keeps me from being 140 again which I was before I turned 21 seven years ago. I say BOOO and just learn to not feed your fat faces.
You're in the slightly anorexic minority, pal. I think the majority of Americans squander what little time they have to go out and actually enjoy the outdoors. I'll admit I'm just as guilty, which is why I pretty much make an effort to travel somewhere on almost a weekly basis.
Great in theory, but this is a cultural issue pal. I think it's a great idea, but most Americans simply aren't with us on this one. In fact, politicians would be voted out left and right if they ever decided to tax oil like that.
Interestingly, I wonder how they will classify junk food. This could force makers of junk food to reduce fat content in their products to get out from underneath the classification as a "junk food". It may additionally force fast food restraunts to serve more healthy alternatives to avoid the label as well. Taxing video games and DVD's for the same reason is stupid, but why not tax junk food?
I think a more important question is, how many people use Linux as their primary desktop?
I know I have several Linux machines and only one Windows machine at this point, however, I tend to use the Windows machine much more frequently because it has far superior hardware. My Linux machines are more or less on-going projects typically.
I think Twitter and Facebook are a little bit different. They have already shown that they are willing to adapt and change over time by adding new services and features. AOL, as you have mentioned, seemed to have no intention of transitioning to broadband.
What I do care about is QUALITY of life. I bet the last few years those people who live in a more polutted place spend are not happy healthy years. Show me stats on the last 10 years of life and how sick people were.
You're absolutely right, we need to pollute the air MORE so we can avoid nursing homes altogether.
... with all the so-called problems reported with the 360, I have to admit, they haven't affected me one bit. Maybe count me among the lucky, but I've had my console since they were released, and it hasn't "red-ringed" or overheated frequently. I can't speak on other user's problems since I've had none, I couldn't be happier with my 360, and quite frankly, I'm glad I haven't forked out 500 dollars for a PS3 when it's pretty clear that those prices are going to be cut drastically. I might get one eventually, but that has more to do with the blu-ray player than anything else.
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Good point... I think Webster's might also have a claim against Google.
Its amazing to me how supposedly freedom loving Americans are really quick to try and use non-government methods to limit other's freedoms
Those freedoms you're talking about only really apply to the government, so I fail to see your point. If these professors thought there was a credible threat, then I'm sure they have every right to report it. You would too.
Sounds stupid... but does it play music, and if so, how much storage will it have?
Right. An organization needs more Indians than Chiefs.
Is Google Outsourcing?!?!
While I agree, the comment was actually traced back via the IP address to the local school not the individual who posted it. He was either using their equipment or their network - the article is not specific. But either way, he posted this comment from work.
Enlightenment already developed by Rousseau, Diderot, and Voltaire, among others.
so, you're saying there's prior art?
... Droid doesn't
This is obviously a parody of those advertisements. Isn't that covered?
Wow - no Final Fantasy references yet... and to think I was about to dust off my gunblade.
c.f The effect that the wii has enabled on the casual games market.
I've never played WoW simply because I don't have the time, however if I did, I'd be kind of annoyed if they watered down the gameplay because Nintendo came out with a new system. Some games are meant to be complex.
While this is a great point about marketing and branding... Couldn't Google have used a brand or a name that was much bigger and better known? like Google.
I actually like Word 2007... is there some kind of support group I can join?
I'll admit, it's easier to get into an R rated movie as a minor then to rent an M rated game, but I've still been carded in the past. Your statement is simply untrue, or depends on the state from which you are posting.
That's what the X-Box 360, PS3, and PC are for. The Wii is for people who want to play games they can quickly pick up and put down.
The Wii is just a system. The fact of the matter is they should look into designing games for more hardcore gamers, and this is one of my biggest problems with the Wii. It's the single largest reason that I opt to play my 360 over my Wii. Not because of the technological differences, just because as hardcore gamer I assumed the Wii platform allowed for a more in-depth gaming experience. I have yet to see that.
This may just be my personal experience, but I play my 360 when I want to have fun - I play my Wii when I have people over. Nintendo was smart for diving into the casual gaming market, but if the other players (MS and Sony) are diving in there as well, I'd be very, very concerned if I was Nintendo because I simply cannot compete.
No, taxing tobacco is about health.
If they were really concerned about health, they would make tobacco illegal. (not that I'm saying they should)
I'm not a nutritionist, nor play one on TV, but I can make the argument that one can of Coke every day does *not* make a person overweight, while eating too much broccoli *will*.
The point is people don't drink one can of Coke, they'll drink 5 or 6 a day. And what's really absurd is how much broccoli you'd actually have to eat to match the amount of calories you've consumed drinking Coke. I think a tax like this would encourage Coke to put out a healthier version of their standard product... not such a terrible thing in my opinion.
The point: this is not about nutrition or health
True, neither is the taxes imposed on cigarettes, but a lot of people have stopped smoking because of those taxes, so maybe it might be a case where the end justifies the means.
I don't know what the big deal is. I'm rather UNDERweight because I play games. I way 155 and I'm 6'2 1/2". I play WoW for weeks on end and barely eat. Only beer is what keeps me from being 140 again which I was before I turned 21 seven years ago. I say BOOO and just learn to not feed your fat faces.
You're in the slightly anorexic minority, pal. I think the majority of Americans squander what little time they have to go out and actually enjoy the outdoors. I'll admit I'm just as guilty, which is why I pretty much make an effort to travel somewhere on almost a weekly basis.
Great in theory, but this is a cultural issue pal. I think it's a great idea, but most Americans simply aren't with us on this one. In fact, politicians would be voted out left and right if they ever decided to tax oil like that.
Interestingly, I wonder how they will classify junk food. This could force makers of junk food to reduce fat content in their products to get out from underneath the classification as a "junk food". It may additionally force fast food restraunts to serve more healthy alternatives to avoid the label as well. Taxing video games and DVD's for the same reason is stupid, but why not tax junk food?
I think a more important question is, how many people use Linux as their primary desktop? I know I have several Linux machines and only one Windows machine at this point, however, I tend to use the Windows machine much more frequently because it has far superior hardware. My Linux machines are more or less on-going projects typically.
I think Twitter and Facebook are a little bit different. They have already shown that they are willing to adapt and change over time by adding new services and features. AOL, as you have mentioned, seemed to have no intention of transitioning to broadband.
When is a video game going to make a successful transformation into a blockbuster movie?
Although, I'm sure a large deal of /. community won't agree with me. Resident Evil made for a relatively popular set of movies, 4 and counting.
What I do care about is QUALITY of life. I bet the last few years those people who live in a more polutted place spend are not happy healthy years. Show me stats on the last 10 years of life and how sick people were.
You're absolutely right, we need to pollute the air MORE so we can avoid nursing homes altogether.
... with all the so-called problems reported with the 360, I have to admit, they haven't affected me one bit. Maybe count me among the lucky, but I've had my console since they were released, and it hasn't "red-ringed" or overheated frequently. I can't speak on other user's problems since I've had none, I couldn't be happier with my 360, and quite frankly, I'm glad I haven't forked out 500 dollars for a PS3 when it's pretty clear that those prices are going to be cut drastically. I might get one eventually, but that has more to do with the blu-ray player than anything else.