Damn, you reminded me of my last vacation to Mexico. 10 days, sitting by the beach, drinking Sol, couldn't think of anything I'd rather do right now...
Or a Willow sequel! I would jump on that cash grab any day. Besides, Samuel L. Jackson stars in damn near any movie that comes his direction, and I still respect him as a good actor (at least in some of his roles...), even though most of the movies he does just plain suck...
In reply with your comment, I just want to list a few notable problems with your ideas.
* The inventor must plan to develop and market this invention... But what happens if his/her funding fell through? With no money to market and sell the idea, all of his/her hard work and dedication would be for nothing! But of course finding investors is also a form of marketing, so this would cause the patent 'lease' to be extended. In that case, a company could easily shelve it and 'look' for investors (ie say they are looking), there-by keeping their patent lease.
* The inventor must consistently enforce the patent... Yes but you know how many companies are out there in any one particular field? This should really just apply to the most obvious of devices and companies (ie. Apple/Cisco and the iPhone, which clearly Apple screwed up). RIM was pretty much unheard of until they really were big, and so it's part of plausible deniability, RIM could have gone unnoticed from those patent trolls for some time.
Overall I think these ideas are on the right track, but it will be very, very hard to stop people from abusing any patent system, regardless of what that system entails.
HA! Common, don't be a slave to the advances of the modern wife. Spend the time together to help her understand something about what you enjoy doing (well, networking probably isn't your fav thing, but computers probably are...). Besides, if she learns how to do it, you will hear less nagging and complaining the next time she has a problem like this!
Ah, OK, that would help quite a bit. They haven't unveiled all the specs and features yet, so there still might be a chance that they will implement it.
Also, tell your wife that her files *could* be there, she just has to make them shared on her normal computer, and then simply leave that computer on. I'm sure if she used win-help she could even figure it out for herself! I strongly believe in having people solve their own computer problems, with some guidance, so that they can fix those same problems in the future.
WHS won't do anything near everything I want it to, but it's a step in the right direction. I'm just wondering what other features that you would like to see in the WHS. You have to remember that http/ftp server functionality would be cool but probably would be unused by the mainstream public, and pretty much unnecessary given the filesharing capability already included. So, any ideas?
Can't we all get along? Really, who cares, both sides did damage to the other, that's how wars work (well, those not involving the French that is... Ha, I kid, I kid...).
Yes someone burnt down some silly building, and it doesn't really matter who, but I still cringe when people use it as some kind of proof that Canadians are better than Americans...
That's the first thing that popped into my mind. RFID would be a neat experiment, but totally useless in a twonie... Why would you have to identify someone via RFID when you could just as easily match their face to a picture at the border (or elsewhere).
Although... now that I think of it, maybe someone was trying to track a particular person (could have been someone who had the coin before him) where this person's face was unknown. I'm not sure of what details, but it is feasible. Or give to privileged security personnel; have a scanner at the door of a high security facility, no cards are needed, and so it would be harder to penetrate without knowing what they were using...
Good point, but I was under the impression that you can easily hook your new 360 or (via some hacking) your Wii into a regular computer monitor. If you can do that, then the price drops considerably. Also, I think gaming on a 31" HDTV would be considerably better than on a rather tiny 19" LCD or even a 21" LCD monitor.
Yeah, I don't necessarily like bigger bands, and Calgary isn't usually on the lists of places to go on tour. And even if I actually liked indie bands outside of Calgary, I'll most likely never hear them play live.
Live shows are usually pretty rough, I noticed that many bars/clubs/live shows in general can't seem to grasp the concept of not overpowering their speakers. To date I've never heard a live show that didn't sound kinda distorted or nice enough to compare to recordings. Most likely 'cause I'm picky:P
I'm with you here, even though alot of my favourite artists never come to Calgary (Alberta, Canada), I still like supporting the few that do by going to their live concerts and venues. Music isn't always better live, but it's still cool to show your support in person. I'm not entirely sure, but I've been under the impression that organizations like the RIAA don't get any money from concerts, but I could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?
Is Pinochet, Stalin, or Nixon still in power today? No of course not! And the reason why the government can't restrict people freedoms is because of these checks and balances! If 'they' attempt to take more power they will fail, and always will. There is no question about it! Stop with the conspiracy theory and the bull shit, you know full well that your government can't overstep it's bounds. Our governments aren't weak, and cannot be so easily corrupted despite what you may believe. And as long as we have the checks and balances of power it will never be corrupt. To say anymore is just beating a dead cat, there's no point!
I think you are confusing the issue. Note that this isn't giving anyone power, this agreement of ISP's to ban kiddie porn sites. And one must trust his or her government not to abuse the powers given to them. That is why we have something called 'checks and balances'. I believe these work, and there are of course many instances where they do. If our (as in Canada) government wanted to exploit their power over the people, they would have an insurmountable challenge before them. And your robbery issue doesn't work well because robbers aren't accountable, where-as politicians have to be. Still, you aren't providing any evidence that the government would use this sort of control (if they indeed passed it as law) in order to abuse the system. Without evidence there is nothing.
Without actual proof of the matter, you can't just hand out baseless accusations and have people believe them. What you are doing right now is the exact same thing as trying to get people to believe in God. You tell them that is the way it is, you say this is how it was 100/200 years ago, and you say that you know what will happen in the future should people not change. I say bull shit. Give me proof, for I am a sceptic of all things, as we all should be. And if you don't 'get' it, you might as well believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy exist, for little children everywhere would deem that you need no proof to say that they are real.
I'll gladly believe at least a small part of your paranoia if you would kindly specify some recent examples of our government doing such things. I know of one, the FLQ disaster wherein an anti-terrorist law was used to detain hippies and vagrants in Vancouver (or was it Victoria?). Did it go any farther than that? No. Did our government keep it enacted to 'use it to their ends'? No. But really, do you know of any or are you just saying this because you think it to be true, and thereby wasting my time with your idle slander...
You're immune to ideas that may be different than yours. People are so happy with their point of view, regardless of what it may do to the culture. I'm not saying your ideas are right OR wrong - I'm simply saying that outright refusal to consider other ideas is becoming a big problem, everywhere. OK, that kinda hurts. I was about to freak out when I saw that, but then I saw the rest of your more level-headed post and decided not to:) What are your ideas exactly, and how do you think that, based on my reply, they differ from my own? Kinda want to know your perspective on what I'm talking about.
My philosophy is predicated upon the belief that "There is no one right way to live"; unfortunately we live in a culture that does not agree. People living another way than this one isn't 'efficient.' Bloody savages. Yeah, but you have to remember that sometimes two sub-cultures are far too different to live together without significant effort. Kinda like the Beverly Hill-Billies, all Americans, but vastly different. For one to try to change the other in order to live together *might* actually be the best idea; you can't have grandma shooting squirrels in her backyard in 'the hills' just because she does it back home. But, the reverse is also true: it's obviously unfair for us to try to change any culture, subversively or otherwise. Either way it's a matter of tact and attitude toward people who are different, and at least in Canada (or parts thereof) I think our current culture's attitude toward this subject is far better than any previous years (well, excluding the Quebec crap, but don't even get me into that topic!). (On a side note, one can argue that the reason why Chinese immigrants are mostly tolerated now is because they mimic our culture more, which is very true.)
Your argument is non-existent. Probability that me, a personal individual, as in myself, will ever commit such an act to my own children is zero. Nadda. Why? Because I know I won't. If I really cared about my children, then I wouldn't be a child sex advocate, and therefore I wouldn't need to incarcerate myself. If I was that kind of 'crazy', then I wouldn't care about my children and therefore would not incarcerate myself to protect them. Saying that I'm 'lying' just because I'm not extremist is a bit, well, extreme... And what makes you think that me giving up MY freedom to keep my children safe would automatically include your freedom as well? Regardless, I would gladly give up the freedom of some crazy guy on slashdot so my children would be safe (that was a joke btw:)
On a completely unrelated note, I also use notepad on a regular basis! (there, we have something in common)...
Although I agree that the methodology in enacting a policy is always the tricky part, I just want to point out that government is a part of our culture. It is commonplace to classify cultures based on the 'governments' they employ. OUR culture is our government in part, because of the strong ties to it dating back to the creation of both Canada and the USA. That's just how it goes, and for you to say otherwise, although based on technical definition is true, is just so very false (if that sentence made any sense at all, try looking into Service's and Fried's modes of political integration:). Another thing I want to point out is the fact that your argument is moot with me, I know where you are coming from, and I know the great deal of stress my apparent 'beliefs' must be causing you, but my line is drawn. I hope you can understand this, and also that just because I will stand up for what I believe is right, I will never force my opinions on you or anyone else for that matter. I think you shouldn't surf child porn, but I won't stop you from looking up wikipedia (ala. China) just because it talks about the issue. You can see what I'm talking about right?
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Oh nice, the referencing the holy grail of all comedies. Da Duh Cha!
What about a Kevlar apron of sorts? Although this has undoubtedly been thought of before, it still might help.
I'm pretty sure all matter has gluon particles, as it's what holds quarks together, and quarks are what make up proton/electron/neutrons.
Damn, you reminded me of my last vacation to Mexico. 10 days, sitting by the beach, drinking Sol, couldn't think of anything I'd rather do right now...
Or a Willow sequel! I would jump on that cash grab any day. Besides, Samuel L. Jackson stars in damn near any movie that comes his direction, and I still respect him as a good actor (at least in some of his roles...), even though most of the movies he does just plain suck...
Ah, touché. Shared education is a double edge sword it appears...
* The inventor must plan to develop and market this invention... But what happens if his/her funding fell through? With no money to market and sell the idea, all of his/her hard work and dedication would be for nothing! But of course finding investors is also a form of marketing, so this would cause the patent 'lease' to be extended. In that case, a company could easily shelve it and 'look' for investors (ie say they are looking), there-by keeping their patent lease.
* The inventor must consistently enforce the patent... Yes but you know how many companies are out there in any one particular field? This should really just apply to the most obvious of devices and companies (ie. Apple/Cisco and the iPhone, which clearly Apple screwed up). RIM was pretty much unheard of until they really were big, and so it's part of plausible deniability, RIM could have gone unnoticed from those patent trolls for some time.
Overall I think these ideas are on the right track, but it will be very, very hard to stop people from abusing any patent system, regardless of what that system entails.
HA! Common, don't be a slave to the advances of the modern wife. Spend the time together to help her understand something about what you enjoy doing (well, networking probably isn't your fav thing, but computers probably are...). Besides, if she learns how to do it, you will hear less nagging and complaining the next time she has a problem like this!
Ah, OK, that would help quite a bit. They haven't unveiled all the specs and features yet, so there still might be a chance that they will implement it.
Also, tell your wife that her files *could* be there, she just has to make them shared on her normal computer, and then simply leave that computer on. I'm sure if she used win-help she could even figure it out for herself! I strongly believe in having people solve their own computer problems, with some guidance, so that they can fix those same problems in the future.
Hmm, what do you think the advantages of that particular system would be?
Can't we all get along? Really, who cares, both sides did damage to the other, that's how wars work (well, those not involving the French that is... Ha, I kid, I kid...).
Yes someone burnt down some silly building, and it doesn't really matter who, but I still cringe when people use it as some kind of proof that Canadians are better than Americans...
That's the first thing that popped into my mind. RFID would be a neat experiment, but totally useless in a twonie... Why would you have to identify someone via RFID when you could just as easily match their face to a picture at the border (or elsewhere).
Although... now that I think of it, maybe someone was trying to track a particular person (could have been someone who had the coin before him) where this person's face was unknown. I'm not sure of what details, but it is feasible. Or give to privileged security personnel; have a scanner at the door of a high security facility, no cards are needed, and so it would be harder to penetrate without knowing what they were using...
Good point, but I was under the impression that you can easily hook your new 360 or (via some hacking) your Wii into a regular computer monitor. If you can do that, then the price drops considerably. Also, I think gaming on a 31" HDTV would be considerably better than on a rather tiny 19" LCD or even a 21" LCD monitor.
Yeah, I don't necessarily like bigger bands, and Calgary isn't usually on the lists of places to go on tour. And even if I actually liked indie bands outside of Calgary, I'll most likely never hear them play live.
:P
Live shows are usually pretty rough, I noticed that many bars/clubs/live shows in general can't seem to grasp the concept of not overpowering their speakers. To date I've never heard a live show that didn't sound kinda distorted or nice enough to compare to recordings. Most likely 'cause I'm picky
I'm with you here, even though alot of my favourite artists never come to Calgary (Alberta, Canada), I still like supporting the few that do by going to their live concerts and venues. Music isn't always better live, but it's still cool to show your support in person. I'm not entirely sure, but I've been under the impression that organizations like the RIAA don't get any money from concerts, but I could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?
Is Pinochet, Stalin, or Nixon still in power today? No of course not! And the reason why the government can't restrict people freedoms is because of these checks and balances! If 'they' attempt to take more power they will fail, and always will. There is no question about it! Stop with the conspiracy theory and the bull shit, you know full well that your government can't overstep it's bounds. Our governments aren't weak, and cannot be so easily corrupted despite what you may believe. And as long as we have the checks and balances of power it will never be corrupt. To say anymore is just beating a dead cat, there's no point!
I think you are confusing the issue.
Note that this isn't giving anyone power, this agreement of ISP's to ban kiddie porn sites. And one must trust his or her government not to abuse the powers given to them. That is why we have something called 'checks and balances'. I believe these work, and there are of course many instances where they do. If our (as in Canada) government wanted to exploit their power over the people, they would have an insurmountable challenge before them. And your robbery issue doesn't work well because robbers aren't accountable, where-as politicians have to be. Still, you aren't providing any evidence that the government would use this sort of control (if they indeed passed it as law) in order to abuse the system. Without evidence there is nothing.
Without actual proof of the matter, you can't just hand out baseless accusations and have people believe them. What you are doing right now is the exact same thing as trying to get people to believe in God. You tell them that is the way it is, you say this is how it was 100/200 years ago, and you say that you know what will happen in the future should people not change. I say bull shit. Give me proof, for I am a sceptic of all things, as we all should be. And if you don't 'get' it, you might as well believe in Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy exist, for little children everywhere would deem that you need no proof to say that they are real.
I'll gladly believe at least a small part of your paranoia if you would kindly specify some recent examples of our government doing such things. I know of one, the FLQ disaster wherein an anti-terrorist law was used to detain hippies and vagrants in Vancouver (or was it Victoria?). Did it go any farther than that? No. Did our government keep it enacted to 'use it to their ends'? No. But really, do you know of any or are you just saying this because you think it to be true, and thereby wasting my time with your idle slander...
You should read some of the other posts in reply to my own...
My philosophy is predicated upon the belief that "There is no one right way to live"; unfortunately we live in a culture that does not agree. People living another way than this one isn't 'efficient.' Bloody savages. Yeah, but you have to remember that sometimes two sub-cultures are far too different to live together without significant effort. Kinda like the Beverly Hill-Billies, all Americans, but vastly different. For one to try to change the other in order to live together *might* actually be the best idea; you can't have grandma shooting squirrels in her backyard in 'the hills' just because she does it back home. But, the reverse is also true: it's obviously unfair for us to try to change any culture, subversively or otherwise. Either way it's a matter of tact and attitude toward people who are different, and at least in Canada (or parts thereof) I think our current culture's attitude toward this subject is far better than any previous years (well, excluding the Quebec crap, but don't even get me into that topic!).
(On a side note, one can argue that the reason why Chinese immigrants are mostly tolerated now is because they mimic our culture more, which is very true.)
Your argument is non-existent. Probability that me, a personal individual, as in myself, will ever commit such an act to my own children is zero. Nadda. Why? Because I know I won't. If I really cared about my children, then I wouldn't be a child sex advocate, and therefore I wouldn't need to incarcerate myself. If I was that kind of 'crazy', then I wouldn't care about my children and therefore would not incarcerate myself to protect them. Saying that I'm 'lying' just because I'm not extremist is a bit, well, extreme... And what makes you think that me giving up MY freedom to keep my children safe would automatically include your freedom as well? Regardless, I would gladly give up the freedom of some crazy guy on slashdot so my children would be safe (that was a joke btw :)
On a completely unrelated note, I also use notepad on a regular basis! (there, we have something in common)...
Although I agree that the methodology in enacting a policy is always the tricky part, I just want to point out that government is a part of our culture. It is commonplace to classify cultures based on the 'governments' they employ. OUR culture is our government in part, because of the strong ties to it dating back to the creation of both Canada and the USA. That's just how it goes, and for you to say otherwise, although based on technical definition is true, is just so very false (if that sentence made any sense at all, try looking into Service's and Fried's modes of political integration :). Another thing I want to point out is the fact that your argument is moot with me, I know where you are coming from, and I know the great deal of stress my apparent 'beliefs' must be causing you, but my line is drawn. I hope you can understand this, and also that just because I will stand up for what I believe is right, I will never force my opinions on you or anyone else for that matter. I think you shouldn't surf child porn, but I won't stop you from looking up wikipedia (ala. China) just because it talks about the issue. You can see what I'm talking about right?
Very true! I don't want to give up your rights though, and I never said I would :)