I play this game because others tried to silence me. They modbombed my account so that I can only post once a day at -1. That's not good enough for me or you, so I have used some of the same tactics the trolls do. Who is 'they'? Microsoft, you normally say. You waver between them and a shadowy organisation of 'trolls' who act to silence you. Of course, they don't bother with people like Bruce Perens and Miguel de Icaza, you're the one they're trying to keep down because you're so rational when you talk about Free Software.
When will you open your eyes and realise it was the constant lies, flaming and misrepresentation that got you into the karma hole you're in?
Ben Franklin had conversations with himself in his and other publications and it's a legitimate way to explore an issue Ben Franklin never had those conversations in a public space while pretending to others that he was several different people. What Ben Franklin did was continual, accurate, bipartisan self-assessment. What you do is try to control legitimate discussion by trying to force it into being between people you control, so your ideas seem to be the ones held in high merit in the community. Ben Franklin was after self-improvement. You just want control.
When it's used to game the moderation system, censor users, spam and promote filth like this, it's a problem. Which is exactly what you're doing. How can you bring yourself down to what you consider to be a base level, then pretend you're still somehow better than everyone else?
There's not much dishonest about what I'm doing. You post using at least 9 different accounts and you don't reveal that anywhere in your posts. That is a lie of omission at the very least, and is inherently dishonest by nature.
Of course, AC, you know all of this. You read all of my journal articles, posts and those you think I write. It must be exhausting because you think so many people are me. There's no bigger fan of mine than you. Keep reading, you might learn something even if you are paid not to. I, for one, certainly know which ones are you, because no matter how hard you try you can't keep that arrogant posturing of yours under control. What's even more amusing is, the more often you reply to yourself to make your points stand out, the easier it is to spot.
Meanwhile, the rest of us will pick one account and keep posting from it because we don't have to hide from who we are.
Here he likens criticism of free software with racism. Apparently someone saying that he is against the South African government mandating a particular technology is akin to saying "Everyone knows Africans cant actually create anything". Amazing.
The latest tells a tale of how a man accidentally bought 7 copies of Vista. He goes on to relate how Microsoft are refusing him a refund, even though the story he links to states he's already had a refund for 4 of them, he's just waiting on the other 2. Not in an edit, in the actual article.
There is no depth to which Twitter is unwilling to stoop to push his choices on the rest of humanity.
its quite ironic that after just accusing me of veiling 'my bush style non sequitur' with 'freedom', you yourself have just tried to veil your rudeness and lack of manners with your 'ability to take on criticism and move on'. Are you reading the same posts as me? Or did I actually say "I may not be civil - in fact, I'm incredibly tactless and blunt". I freely admit that I'm rude and I have no manners. Are you completely stupid?
You know what, don't answer that. It's clear you're just arguing for the sake of argument now.
exactly. that should impart you with the wisdom that if someone can say as such, s/he is probably a person who is firm in his character and stance No, it imparts the wisdom that you are someone who, when presented with a point that they can't argue, shouts 'Freedom!' at the top of their voice in a Bush-style non sequitur to try and distract people.
You asked me why you were modded troll, and I explained it to you. You then repeated the same word that I pointed out probably got you marked as a troll three times in what can only be described as a petulant fit. Yes, the word turd is swearing, at least that's how I was brought up. You may not think so, but I'm sure others agree with me and as moderation is largely in the eye of the beholder, I'm confident that this is exactly what happened.
I may not be civil - in fact, I'm incredibly tactless and blunt. Take note, though - when people point it out, I don't cry about it to everyone who can hear. I take the criticism and move on. Maybe you should try doing the same.
and i do have the liberty of having the attitude, reasoning ability and intelligibility of a child of three.
thats what freedom and liberty is. Wow. Someone calls you an idiot, so you respond with "Idiocy is the epitome of freedom!" except written in the fashion that a slightly concussed chimp might if he had had 5 minutes to learn the English language before being cracked over the head with a spade and then handed a pen.
Well done for spotting that you're free to be a moron. You may also note, however, that I too am free to comment on your abject stupidity. Can you tell me how this is relevant to you being modded down for swearing and having a terrible attitude?
Your comment was clearly supposed to attack Ballmer for using the word PC as a generic term to describe computers that don't run Mac OSX, which you stated should be included.
My argument is that Apple have done far more in the intervening time to seperate their computers from the word PC, including running advertisements that state that the Mac is considered to be a seperate entity. Your response to this is 'This conversation isn't about Apple', which it is because you were the one who took umbrage at Macs not being included in the first place.
I've pretty much given up on the whole fiasco, myself - I don't think it should be allowed, but it's clear that Slashdot either doesn't care or doesn't think it's a problem. Everyone seems to know now, anyway - what they do with that information is up to their collective consciences.
This is weird. Calling Scientology a cult is a no go .
Holding a sign that says "Behead those who insult Islam" is all well and good Sorry, you're a news story too late. This one says that calling Scientology a cult is A-OK.
Physical media is not a good idea because it's obsolete by the time it gets there. 3.5 inch floppy disks - invented in 1983, and I can still buy floppy drives from my local computer store.
Where are you sending things that takes 25 years to post?
But there was nothing stopping him from entertaining Amicus curiae from the slashdot crowd. Apart from common sense. Half of the responses would say they'll only be truly secure when they switch to Linux, and the other half will start ranting about traps, hot grits, Natalie Portman, icy urine and the GNAA.
This is quite funny, because you've been guilty of the exact same thing yourself, haven't you? The creation of multiple Digg accounts to game their system, and then when you got caught you tried to get Apple to create a new Digg that you could control to your heart's content? I believe someone also found some Slashdot accounts that you created, too? If that's not "sculpting public opinion" then I don't know what is. You're just a massive hypocrite.
I'm also interested in how you think one person replying to himself with the same idea 8 times over is 'intelligent conversation'. Twitter does far more to disrupt discussion than even you have, and that's saying something.
Please identify the threats that are 'malware' but don't fall under any of the other categories, because that's the only way that your incredibly picky counter-point could work.
121,000 bits of malware found that aren't viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers... what does that leave?
I'd like to know what about his comment you thought wasn't relevant to the issue. Care to elaborate?
Different vendors describe malware in a variety of ways, so it would be useful to know which definition they're using here to get an accurate overview of what they're trying to say. After all, statistics without context are useless.
The matter is being 'looked into', but that doesn't tell us whether it was an accident or a ploy to see how outraged viewers would be at being stripped of the time-shifting rights they've enjoyed ever since Sony v. Universal. Just in case you don't know which one the submitter thinks is true, it's the latter...
Since you are writing off this article based on the fact that it's a blog If that's what you think I said, I would ask you kindly to read again.
Have you even read 1984? Enough times that I have to stop myself from sighing heavily every time someone mentions it on Slashdot.
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When will you open your eyes and realise it was the constant lies, flaming and misrepresentation that got you into the karma hole you're in? Ben Franklin had conversations with himself in his and other publications and it's a legitimate way to explore an issue Ben Franklin never had those conversations in a public space while pretending to others that he was several different people. What Ben Franklin did was continual, accurate, bipartisan self-assessment. What you do is try to control legitimate discussion by trying to force it into being between people you control, so your ideas seem to be the ones held in high merit in the community. Ben Franklin was after self-improvement. You just want control. When it's used to game the moderation system, censor users, spam and promote filth like this, it's a problem. Which is exactly what you're doing. How can you bring yourself down to what you consider to be a base level, then pretend you're still somehow better than everyone else? There's not much dishonest about what I'm doing. You post using at least 9 different accounts and you don't reveal that anywhere in your posts. That is a lie of omission at the very least, and is inherently dishonest by nature. Of course, AC, you know all of this. You read all of my journal articles, posts and those you think I write. It must be exhausting because you think so many people are me. There's no bigger fan of mine than you. Keep reading, you might learn something even if you are paid not to. I, for one, certainly know which ones are you, because no matter how hard you try you can't keep that arrogant posturing of yours under control. What's even more amusing is, the more often you reply to yourself to make your points stand out, the easier it is to spot.
Meanwhile, the rest of us will pick one account and keep posting from it because we don't have to hide from who we are.
His recent journal posts are fantastic.
Here he likens criticism of free software with racism. Apparently someone saying that he is against the South African government mandating a particular technology is akin to saying "Everyone knows Africans cant actually create anything". Amazing.
The latest tells a tale of how a man accidentally bought 7 copies of Vista. He goes on to relate how Microsoft are refusing him a refund, even though the story he links to states he's already had a refund for 4 of them, he's just waiting on the other 2. Not in an edit, in the actual article.
There is no depth to which Twitter is unwilling to stoop to push his choices on the rest of humanity.
You know what, don't answer that. It's clear you're just arguing for the sake of argument now.
You asked me why you were modded troll, and I explained it to you. You then repeated the same word that I pointed out probably got you marked as a troll three times in what can only be described as a petulant fit. Yes, the word turd is swearing, at least that's how I was brought up. You may not think so, but I'm sure others agree with me and as moderation is largely in the eye of the beholder, I'm confident that this is exactly what happened.
I may not be civil - in fact, I'm incredibly tactless and blunt. Take note, though - when people point it out, I don't cry about it to everyone who can hear. I take the criticism and move on. Maybe you should try doing the same.
thats what freedom and liberty is. Wow. Someone calls you an idiot, so you respond with "Idiocy is the epitome of freedom!" except written in the fashion that a slightly concussed chimp might if he had had 5 minutes to learn the English language before being cracked over the head with a spade and then handed a pen.
Well done for spotting that you're free to be a moron. You may also note, however, that I too am free to comment on your abject stupidity. Can you tell me how this is relevant to you being modded down for swearing and having a terrible attitude?
Your comment was clearly supposed to attack Ballmer for using the word PC as a generic term to describe computers that don't run Mac OSX, which you stated should be included.
My argument is that Apple have done far more in the intervening time to seperate their computers from the word PC, including running advertisements that state that the Mac is considered to be a seperate entity. Your response to this is 'This conversation isn't about Apple', which it is because you were the one who took umbrage at Macs not being included in the first place.
Your fanaticism is showing, young man.
I admit it.
Also, I don't have a dog, but you're welcome to stone my goldfish to death, but I don't think I'll be taking him out on walkies any time soon.
Then you'll continue to be marked as a troll, because you have the attitude, reasoning ability and intelligibility of a child of three.
"TURD TURD TURD WAAAAAAAAAAAH WHY DO THE MEAN PEOPLE MOD ME DOWN"
I'm sorry, but wasn't it Apple that started making commercials that separated Macs from PCs?
Define 'forcibly', and try and phrase it without using the word 'turd'.
Glad to see it wasn't wasted effort :)
I've pretty much given up on the whole fiasco, myself - I don't think it should be allowed, but it's clear that Slashdot either doesn't care or doesn't think it's a problem. Everyone seems to know now, anyway - what they do with that information is up to their collective consciences.
Holding a sign that says "Behead those who insult Islam" is all well and good Sorry, you're a news story too late. This one says that calling Scientology a cult is A-OK.
Where are you sending things that takes 25 years to post?
This is quite funny, because you've been guilty of the exact same thing yourself, haven't you? The creation of multiple Digg accounts to game their system, and then when you got caught you tried to get Apple to create a new Digg that you could control to your heart's content? I believe someone also found some Slashdot accounts that you created, too? If that's not "sculpting public opinion" then I don't know what is. You're just a massive hypocrite.
I'm also interested in how you think one person replying to himself with the same idea 8 times over is 'intelligent conversation'. Twitter does far more to disrupt discussion than even you have, and that's saying something.
I just thought about it, and concluded that you're full of crap.
Think about that.
Please identify the threats that are 'malware' but don't fall under any of the other categories, because that's the only way that your incredibly picky counter-point could work.
121,000 bits of malware found that aren't viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers... what does that leave?
I'd like to know what about his comment you thought wasn't relevant to the issue. Care to elaborate?
Different vendors describe malware in a variety of ways, so it would be useful to know which definition they're using here to get an accurate overview of what they're trying to say. After all, statistics without context are useless.
Why, he'll be very angry of course, and he will write you a letter telling you how angry he is.
Please turn in your geek/nerd cards immediately.
In order to have your cards returned to you, you must watch the entirity of Lexx from start to finish without stopping or having your eyes bleed.
It was a joke?
Chill.
I'm posting at -1 now?