""Person $x is a spammer retard, don't buy their book.""
That to me that doesn't sound like libel, but IANAL. Now if they would of accused you of fudging your research, or claim that you are a card carrying member of N.A.M.B.L.A., or say that you didn't really have a degree in X, that would be libelous. Besides, I would guess most people that read reviews from sites that let anonymous people post would take those reviews with a large grain of salt. I know I do. But freedom of speech must be protected - sometimes you are going to have to hear things you don't like, but that is the price we must pay for freedom.
And what if Anonymous Joe used an anonymous wireless connection at a coffee shop, or the hallway of an apartment building?? It really isn't hard to put more layers of anonymity on if you try when going online... Making everyone up the chain liable is just a Bad Idea(TM) - all I would have to do to get revenge on anyone with an unsecured wireless connection would be to use their connection to write libelous statements, then sit back and watch them get nailed. This is why online publishing and real world publishing differ. In the real world, you know who REALLY published it.
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"It's not like global warming was unheard of - it just has a credibility problem."
That's because people like to get political instead of scientific when addressing the issue. In the film, it is stated that out of 928 scientific studies on global warming, zero had any doubt that A) it exists and B) we are causing it. So it depends on if you want to listen to science, or politics. Usually the people with the loudest mouths on both sides of the issue have the least to say. Whether or not you believe that it is even happening, it may be prudent to at the very least look into it a little.
Do you really think a man would give a passionate lecture to people like you who overwhelmingly don't care over 1,000 times if he was merely paying lipservice to try and ACT like he cared?? Or is there the smallest possibility that in fact, he does care, and feels strongly about the issue?
See the movie, then make up your mind about it - that is unless you have psychic powers.
"I'm not annoyed at somebody else's opinion of art, I'm just tired of the whiny LOTR fanboys going on about how Jackson raped their childhood.
That is being annoyed at someone else's opinion. Your opinion is not any less or more valid. Just because you do not agree with something doesn't make it "wrong" or "irrelevant".
"If the movies were mostly shit, ala SW prequels"
Again, those are your opinions - there can be no definitve "fact" that the movies are good or not, because good or bad are all subjective opinions.
"Hey, if you don't want an earful, qualify your statements,"
Well, I was pretty sure that was what I was doing when I stated "All art is objective" - if you think that is a false or uselesss statement, then why are you arguing about it, thus proving my point? And I DO want an earful, that is what discussing differences of opinions is about.
I'm not saying you are right or wrong about the movies being good - because there is no "right" or "wrong" answers - only opinions. Scream yours as loud as you want, but don't tell me or others that we can't do the same.
It's real easy - don't see it. Even if the movie is made, I'm pretty sure nobody will be putting a gun to anybody's head forcing them to watch it. And who knows - maybe some folks actually want it to be made and watch it...
Well, not exactly. Lucas wrote the Star Wars story and owns the rights, he wasn't simply the director. So he couldn't exactly be "cut out of the loop" on any Star Wars movies...
"Jackson & Co. made an absolutely amazing film trilogy, by ANY standard you care to measure, so can we fucking end shit like "hideous mess" already? It's not true, you know it's not true,"
See, the thing about art is that it is objective by nature. So the film you thoughT was brilliant by YOUR standards may be viewed is a "hideous mess" by someone ELSE'S standards. And you know what? You are both right. Other's opinions are of no less or more value than yours. If you have the right to call it great, he has the right to call it shit. If you are "annoyed" by someone else's opinions of art, you should not discuss art with others.
No, the book was not a musical. The animated version that was made was a musical, complete with the gayest sounding singer you have ever heard. Peter Jackson's take on LOTR had some nice visuals and some good action scenes - but I don't really think he is the "end all be all" Tolkein expert by any means...
Where can I purchase one of these rocks? And do you have any that keep Conservatives away??? I had a rock for that purpose, but I think I forgot it at the place I voted last time....
"In Europe and Japan and elsewhere they already have the speeds necessary for movie download. USA is sadly behind."
Hello, my name a Borat and I have one high-speed internet in my home country of Kazakhstan. It is much faster than connection in US and A. High Five! It is nice. Please don't download my movie, or I will be execute by MPAA.
No, it doesn't suck. The Gold Standard was one of contributing factors to The Great Depression. http://www.econbrowser.com/archives/2005/12/the_go ld_standa.html The US government value is a lot stronger than value of gold - we don't need gold anymore to prop up the value of the dollar. If you still think gold is more valuable, you still have the option to buy it - albeit at fluctuating prices. And those price fluctuations had something to do with giving up on the Gold Standard.
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""Person $x is a spammer retard, don't buy their book.""
That to me that doesn't sound like libel, but IANAL. Now if they would of accused you of fudging your research, or claim that you are a card carrying member of N.A.M.B.L.A., or say that you didn't really have a degree in X, that would be libelous. Besides, I would guess most people that read reviews from sites that let anonymous people post would take those reviews with a large grain of salt. I know I do. But freedom of speech must be protected - sometimes you are going to have to hear things you don't like, but that is the price we must pay for freedom.
And what if Anonymous Joe used an anonymous wireless connection at a coffee shop, or the hallway of an apartment building?? It really isn't hard to put more layers of anonymity on if you try when going online... Making everyone up the chain liable is just a Bad Idea(TM) - all I would have to do to get revenge on anyone with an unsecured wireless connection would be to use their connection to write libelous statements, then sit back and watch them get nailed. This is why online publishing and real world publishing differ. In the real world, you know who REALLY published it.
"It's not like global warming was unheard of - it just has a credibility problem."
That's because people like to get political instead of scientific when addressing the issue. In the film, it is stated that out of 928 scientific studies on global warming, zero had any doubt that A) it exists and B) we are causing it. So it depends on if you want to listen to science, or politics. Usually the people with the loudest mouths on both sides of the issue have the least to say. Whether or not you believe that it is even happening, it may be prudent to at the very least look into it a little.
Do you really think a man would give a passionate lecture to people like you who overwhelmingly don't care over 1,000 times if he was merely paying lipservice to try and ACT like he cared?? Or is there the smallest possibility that in fact, he does care, and feels strongly about the issue?
See the movie, then make up your mind about it - that is unless you have psychic powers.
"I can't stand thieves in the first place, but from FreeGeek? That's low."
I know, I mean I can't stand a thief without a Code of Ethics.
Quit complaining or I'll infect you with some virii I got from an ATM machine when I entered you're PIN number wrong.
"no I am not gay..."
But your dad DID say you were the best french kisser in town...
So that's where that bastard Marty parked my DeLorean....
Actually it was Alton Benes, Elaine's dad on Seinfeld...
"I'm not annoyed at somebody else's opinion of art, I'm just tired of the whiny LOTR fanboys going on about how Jackson raped their childhood.
That is being annoyed at someone else's opinion. Your opinion is not any less or more valid. Just because you do not agree with something doesn't make it "wrong" or "irrelevant".
"If the movies were mostly shit, ala SW prequels"
Again, those are your opinions - there can be no definitve "fact" that the movies are good or not, because good or bad are all subjective opinions.
"Hey, if you don't want an earful, qualify your statements,"
Well, I was pretty sure that was what I was doing when I stated "All art is objective" - if you think that is a false or uselesss statement, then why are you arguing about it, thus proving my point? And I DO want an earful, that is what discussing differences of opinions is about.
I'm not saying you are right or wrong about the movies being good - because there is no "right" or "wrong" answers - only opinions. Scream yours as loud as you want, but don't tell me or others that we can't do the same.
"as far as I am concerned they wont see a penny of my money on the hobbit or a 2nd prequil without Peter Jackson"
Well according to them they never saw a penny of profit on the first three....
I believe you dragon wishes have been granted here - http://www.eragonmovie.com/
"How do we protest against this? "
It's real easy - don't see it. Even if the movie is made, I'm pretty sure nobody will be putting a gun to anybody's head forcing them to watch it. And who knows - maybe some folks actually want it to be made and watch it...
And also don't forget the blaming of illegal internet downloads as a factor why sucky movies don't sell these days...
Well, not exactly. Lucas wrote the Star Wars story and owns the rights, he wasn't simply the director. So he couldn't exactly be "cut out of the loop" on any Star Wars movies...
"Jackson & Co. made an absolutely amazing film trilogy, by ANY standard you care to measure, so can we fucking end shit like "hideous mess" already? It's not true, you know it's not true,"
See, the thing about art is that it is objective by nature. So the film you thoughT was brilliant by YOUR standards may be viewed is a "hideous mess" by someone ELSE'S standards. And you know what? You are both right. Other's opinions are of no less or more value than yours. If you have the right to call it great, he has the right to call it shit. If you are "annoyed" by someone else's opinions of art, you should not discuss art with others.
Pendant Publishing? Those bastards!
No, the book was not a musical. The animated version that was made was a musical, complete with the gayest sounding singer you have ever heard. Peter Jackson's take on LOTR had some nice visuals and some good action scenes - but I don't really think he is the "end all be all" Tolkein expert by any means...
Sorry, but the memo went into my brain along the olfactory nerve, completely circumventing the blood-brain barrier.
Where can I purchase one of these rocks? And do you have any that keep Conservatives away??? I had a rock for that purpose, but I think I forgot it at the place I voted last time....
"Microsoft stole from BSD"
How can you steal something that is given away free to be used in any manner you like?
"In Europe and Japan and elsewhere they already have the speeds necessary for movie download. USA is sadly behind."
Hello, my name a Borat and I have one high-speed internet in my home country of Kazakhstan. It is much faster than connection in US and A. High Five! It is nice. Please don't download my movie, or I will be execute by MPAA.
With very, very long drill bits.
No, it doesn't suck. The Gold Standard was one of contributing factors to The Great Depression. http://www.econbrowser.com/archives/2005/12/the_go ld_standa.html The US government value is a lot stronger than value of gold - we don't need gold anymore to prop up the value of the dollar. If you still think gold is more valuable, you still have the option to buy it - albeit at fluctuating prices. And those price fluctuations had something to do with giving up on the Gold Standard.
Thanks for the explanation Professor Killjoy. We know you didn't like the joke. Now let's all just take a breath and move on.