OK, so I see everyone saying "you know what your risks were" but that doesn't account for things like this:
Qube Smart Lights were funded 540%. I ordered 4 bulbs well over a year ago and despite not receiving anything, the lights were being sold on a number of online site including Amazon and their own site. In fact, THEY ARE STILL TAKING ORDERS ON THEIR OWN SITE!!
We're not talking about crowdfunds that for one reason or another, never get to the actual product stage; we're talking about a company that produced enough product to sell on multiple outlets yet DIDN'T SEND THE PRODUCTS TO THE BACKERS **FIRST**. Now, after 3 months of no updates they are claiming that they 'Running out of cash flow as the development time for Qube took much longer than we anticipated" among other things. They also claim "We understand the disappointment that may arise from such a decision and would like to assure each and every one of you that we remain committed to our obligations and will continue to source for new funding." yet they dissolved the LLC in California so chances of that ever happening are slim.
So tell me again how this should be allowed? Tell me again how I shouldn't expect anything in return for my investment? I paid for shipping on a product I will never receive - how am I not at least entitled to a refund of the shipping?
I just don't get how Manning has become the media darling and receives all the support when someone who really performs the EFF's mission statement - Edward Snowden - still languishes in Russia.
Been saying this since the acquisition was announced. Buying Yahoo gives them yet another series of 'mouthpieces' from which to spout their anti Net Neutrality propaganda.
It's more newsworthy when one actually succeeds. I've been in 5; one of which was the fabled Kreyos Smart Watch massacre (which I recently found when cleaning up and promptly threw away), two which were DOA and got cancelled before production (at least I got my money back), one which turned out to be a repacked speaker from a Chinese company (for twice the price).
The last debacle was the Qube Smart Lights which are over a year late and new lies everyday. Never again.
I see "crowdfund" in an article and I don't even click anymore.
That's a better reply than I was going to write; well thought out and factual. I would have simply asked, "Did he need another Woz for Apple to beg him to come back?"
How is the view from the sidelines, Woz? I mean, the guy did some amazing things and he is a great advocate and philanthropist, I won't deny any of that.
But it's real easy to be critical of a company that you have no part in, outside of your stock holdings and a yearly stipend. It just feels like sour grapes to me.
What's your next big thing, Woz?
My dad took us to the premiere in NYC. I forget the theater but I got the souvenir program (later thrown away by my Mom in a cleaning frenzy - I was a hoarder at a young age) and remember having to dress up in "Sunday clothes" to go see it. Definitely panorama-vision and hi end sound. I remember that clearly as it was one of the first times I ever saw a screen that wide. I think he got the tickets from one of the guys who invested in his business at the time.
I think he felt it was important for us to see it and I know it sparked my interests in science and computers which shaped my career. Apparently he was right.
Anyone well informed enough to know that a smartphone can't diagnose an illness just finds them stupid and useless, and anyone NOT well informed enough could be caused great distress.
And anyone who reads slashdot knows that the only real use for these apps are as ad or viral vectors. So why not just eliminate such apps from the market?
As someone who appreciates this film as much as I do (and saw the premiere as a child like you did), you owe it to yourself to watch this incredibly long and detailed series analyzing Kubrick's masterpiece in as much detail as he did with the movie. I guarantee you will be back here to thank me. This guy did an INCREDIBLE amount of research and tackles the film in a seven part series that is just brilliant.
Are these things real, or are they in themselves propaganda by either the CIA or another nation state?
Conceivably, these could all be real revelations. But there's just as much chance that this is either propaganda by the CIA to appear to be more in control than they are, or by another competing nation state to make the CIA *look* like they are spying on their own citizens.
The fact is that no one but they know for sure.
Should we be asking the moderators of the site why that kind of attitude is being fostered? Also, did the OP (if there is the ability) contact a mod regarding the overall attitude?
Yes, you can ignore them - which takes as much energy because first you have to let go and remind yourself that this anonymous a--hole is someone whose opinion should mean nothing to you - but in a well run forum, this should be part of the introduction to all users (as was mentioned here) and mods should be reminding users (offline so they have an opportunity to save some face) that kind of criticism won't be tolerated.
I ended up being a mod at an open source project specifically because the environment was accepting and open and I wanted to have a hand in preserving that. I've learned as much researching answers to 'noob' questions as I have from seasoned devs and I've always believed that making new users comfortable with asking questions (maybe with some guidelines on how and what info to include) leads to greater involvement and that benefits everyone.
It's not about giving a game to your buddy or trading a key with them for another key. It's people taking this license and then reselling it online that they are trying to stop. And I can't totally disagree with them on that. (You are entitled to your opinion, this is just mine.)
But if they want a compromise, then why not just have a form online that allow you to transfer the license to your buddy? You put in the key and your serial number and the recipient's info. They transfer the license and everybody's happy.
Slashdot Mirror
Sharp calls it “ultimate reality, with ultra-fine details even the naked eye cannot capture,”
I can see the difference immediately, can't all of you?
OK, so I see everyone saying "you know what your risks were" but that doesn't account for things like this: Qube Smart Lights were funded 540%. I ordered 4 bulbs well over a year ago and despite not receiving anything, the lights were being sold on a number of online site including Amazon and their own site. In fact, THEY ARE STILL TAKING ORDERS ON THEIR OWN SITE!! We're not talking about crowdfunds that for one reason or another, never get to the actual product stage; we're talking about a company that produced enough product to sell on multiple outlets yet DIDN'T SEND THE PRODUCTS TO THE BACKERS **FIRST**. Now, after 3 months of no updates they are claiming that they 'Running out of cash flow as the development time for Qube took much longer than we anticipated" among other things. They also claim "We understand the disappointment that may arise from such a decision and would like to assure each and every one of you that we remain committed to our obligations and will continue to source for new funding." yet they dissolved the LLC in California so chances of that ever happening are slim. So tell me again how this should be allowed? Tell me again how I shouldn't expect anything in return for my investment? I paid for shipping on a product I will never receive - how am I not at least entitled to a refund of the shipping?
I just don't get how Manning has become the media darling and receives all the support when someone who really performs the EFF's mission statement - Edward Snowden - still languishes in Russia.
I knew SOMEONE would bring up a gun analogy. I'm just pleased this time it was the RIGHT one.
This is just beautiful. And a great thing to say to non-theists when searching for the right words of condolence.
But I hope sincerely the rest of you do; it's such a great idea, super awesome and just for people who "get it".
Do you think they believed that?
Been saying this since the acquisition was announced. Buying Yahoo gives them yet another series of 'mouthpieces' from which to spout their anti Net Neutrality propaganda.
It's more newsworthy when one actually succeeds. I've been in 5; one of which was the fabled Kreyos Smart Watch massacre (which I recently found when cleaning up and promptly threw away), two which were DOA and got cancelled before production (at least I got my money back), one which turned out to be a repacked speaker from a Chinese company (for twice the price). The last debacle was the Qube Smart Lights which are over a year late and new lies everyday. Never again. I see "crowdfund" in an article and I don't even click anymore.
That's a better reply than I was going to write; well thought out and factual. I would have simply asked, "Did he need another Woz for Apple to beg him to come back?"
John Scully would be selling sugar water. Jobs would have simply found another Woz - and as good as he was, there were many like him.
Without Jobs, however, Woz would have sold a few dozen system boards to hobbyists and faded into history.
How is the view from the sidelines, Woz? I mean, the guy did some amazing things and he is a great advocate and philanthropist, I won't deny any of that. But it's real easy to be critical of a company that you have no part in, outside of your stock holdings and a yearly stipend. It just feels like sour grapes to me. What's your next big thing, Woz?
Which frees designers to work on UI and coders to concentrate on tighter code instead of the tedium of coding UIs from sketches. Everybody wins.
I've never gotten ill or thrown up from smoking pot. But I have from shrooms.
Because 2 of those 10 are Trump and Pence.
The poster didn't offer any examples, ya know, just for research purposes.
Lots of things that are labeled as "smart" can't communicate effectively.
Just look at your comment.
Bless you, Sir!
My dad took us to the premiere in NYC. I forget the theater but I got the souvenir program (later thrown away by my Mom in a cleaning frenzy - I was a hoarder at a young age) and remember having to dress up in "Sunday clothes" to go see it. Definitely panorama-vision and hi end sound. I remember that clearly as it was one of the first times I ever saw a screen that wide. I think he got the tickets from one of the guys who invested in his business at the time.
I think he felt it was important for us to see it and I know it sparked my interests in science and computers which shaped my career. Apparently he was right.
Anyone well informed enough to know that a smartphone can't diagnose an illness just finds them stupid and useless, and anyone NOT well informed enough could be caused great distress.
And anyone who reads slashdot knows that the only real use for these apps are as ad or viral vectors. So why not just eliminate such apps from the market?
As someone who appreciates this film as much as I do (and saw the premiere as a child like you did), you owe it to yourself to watch this incredibly long and detailed series analyzing Kubrick's masterpiece in as much detail as he did with the movie. I guarantee you will be back here to thank me. This guy did an INCREDIBLE amount of research and tackles the film in a seven part series that is just brilliant.
CinemaTyler series on the making of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey: https://youtu.be/AgNyCluIRhA?l...
Are these things real, or are they in themselves propaganda by either the CIA or another nation state?
Conceivably, these could all be real revelations. But there's just as much chance that this is either propaganda by the CIA to appear to be more in control than they are, or by another competing nation state to make the CIA *look* like they are spying on their own citizens.
The fact is that no one but they know for sure.
After all, it's a Kickstarter. Chances of it shipping on time or actually working outweigh any damage that could be done.
Should we be asking the moderators of the site why that kind of attitude is being fostered? Also, did the OP (if there is the ability) contact a mod regarding the overall attitude? Yes, you can ignore them - which takes as much energy because first you have to let go and remind yourself that this anonymous a--hole is someone whose opinion should mean nothing to you - but in a well run forum, this should be part of the introduction to all users (as was mentioned here) and mods should be reminding users (offline so they have an opportunity to save some face) that kind of criticism won't be tolerated. I ended up being a mod at an open source project specifically because the environment was accepting and open and I wanted to have a hand in preserving that. I've learned as much researching answers to 'noob' questions as I have from seasoned devs and I've always believed that making new users comfortable with asking questions (maybe with some guidelines on how and what info to include) leads to greater involvement and that benefits everyone.
It's not about giving a game to your buddy or trading a key with them for another key. It's people taking this license and then reselling it online that they are trying to stop. And I can't totally disagree with them on that. (You are entitled to your opinion, this is just mine.) But if they want a compromise, then why not just have a form online that allow you to transfer the license to your buddy? You put in the key and your serial number and the recipient's info. They transfer the license and everybody's happy.
"Don't Wrestle With Nasty Torrents. Ignore the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story torrent,"
True enough, they're all shit. But they DO say that there are legal alternatives to stream this - which is also bullshit.