"So this is the second "plot" that has been "foiled" when it was still in the "discussion" phase."
Gives you a safe warm feeling inside, doesn't it? Isn't speech still free? I didn't think it was illegal to talk about doing something, just if you actually had real plans, bought supplies, made explosives, etc...
I mean really, aren't the reporters that are "talking" about this guilty also?
This really stinks of "See, look - we are doing our jobs keeping you safe." Yeah right. Keeping us safe from inept morons who couldn't detonate their way out of a wet paper bag...
You should have seen the look on those terrorists faces when they showed up at the target, only to have MSNBC's Dateline come rushing out with cameras.... (Never believe what anyone says in chat rooms...)
"Yes some Christian leaders are overbearing idiots that try to shove their respective version of the Bible down your throat, but they certainly aren't bombing people in cars."
Tell me about it, I work at a university. Most of the PhDs here can hardly walk and talk at the same time. Somewhere along the line in pursuit of their degrees, common sense is traded in for academics...
It was not a "car analogy" per se - I was merely substituting one object for another to prove a point. Feel free to substitute any other object for "car" if that word gets your undies in a bundle. Also, I was not explaining a "digital concept" - I was explaining a "personal responsibility concept" . (And your car analogy is possibly the worst I have seen in a while...)
Thank you Captain Obvious. I was merely substituting "cars" for "CDs" to show the argument had no teeth. The original conversation had nothing to do with cars.
And any game manufacturers offer replacement CDs if you scratch them - since you did buy the game license, they will replace the media it came on. Or you could just do the easy thing I recommended - take care of it from the start. If your brother is a moron who destroys things, don't borrow stuff to him. Duh. Nobody takes personal responsibility for anything anymore - it is just to convenient to blame someone else...
"All else being equal, I wonder if this will turn more companies to Linux-BSD-whatever/OpenOffice."
If only even a few people did switch everytime someone on/. points out something "stupid" that MS did, about 127% of the population would be using Linux-BSD-whatever/OpenOffice by now.
"If you want to make sure that your software is licensed properly and not pirated, you need to check your COA, according to Microsoft."
Actually I think their Windows Genuine Advantage http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;892130 crap you need to install to get updates is what is used to determine if you are using non-pirated software...
Have you ever purchased something expensive on a friend's Sam's Club card?"
It is allowable by Sam's Club to bring a guest shopping with you.
"Had a second rebate mailed to your friend's house for something you bought two of?"
This is also okay - having two sent to the same household is what is not okay.
"Bought one of those "Do not sell Radio Promo CDs"?
Buying this is not wrong, selling it is.
So it is somehow the fault of the CD manufacturer that you can't take care of your CDs? Substitute any other object for CD and see how pointless your argument sounds..
"I bought a new car and kids/brothers/whatever scratched it up. I believe I am entitled to have my car replaced."
I have a novel idea - if you spend $50 for a game CD, take care of it.
Funny, all the Wiccans I know are big old earth mommas that dress in all black, wear cystal necklaces, and smell funny... And they usually have names like Gwendolyn or Genevive and drive VW Jettas...
"Only reason you're willing to post that crap is because you're not saying it to my face.
The catch-22 of the internet, even retards and cowards have voices, and often they voice their jack ass opinion insulting anyone they can, the reason because no one can break their nose."
Amen.
You forgot to add name calling "you're a stereo typical retard" and threatening "I hope some time you whip your little sports car infront of my truck, cause it aint gonna be my truck thats damaged" to the list though..
Slashdot rules and regs clearly state "No supporting of Microsoft in any way, shape, or form ever. Period." Duh. What's next, your claim that not 100% of the population loves Linux??
"Every 90 days isn't that big a deal. That's only four changes per year."
Yeah, but that is 4 times you need to write your password on a Post-It note and stick it to the - A) bottom of your keyboard (if you are crafty) B) the side of your monitor/top desk drawer (if you are not)
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Main Entry: wet blanket
Function: noun
: one that quenches or dampens enthusiasm or pleasure
"They are trying to take our porn!"
(with apologies to Stephen Colbert)
"Sadly, people never realise how absurd their own analogies are."
Ain't that the truth!
It's like if you bought a sportscar, and then,...
"So this is the second "plot" that has been "foiled" when it was still in the "discussion" phase."
Gives you a safe warm feeling inside, doesn't it?
Isn't speech still free? I didn't think it was illegal to talk about doing something, just if you actually had real plans, bought supplies, made explosives, etc...
I mean really, aren't the reporters that are "talking" about this guilty also?
This really stinks of "See, look - we are doing our jobs keeping you safe." Yeah right. Keeping us safe from inept morons who couldn't detonate their way out of a wet paper bag...
You should have seen the look on those terrorists faces when they showed up at the target, only to have MSNBC's Dateline come rushing out with cameras.... (Never believe what anyone says in chat rooms...)
"Yes some Christian leaders are overbearing idiots that try to shove their respective version of the Bible down your throat, but they certainly aren't bombing people in cars."
l Good old Christians killing Christians...
Apparently you've never heard of the IRA ??? http://www.factmonster.com/spot/northireland1.htm
Tell me about it, I work at a university. Most of the PhDs here can hardly walk and talk at the same time. Somewhere along the line in pursuit of their degrees, common sense is traded in for academics...
12 year old hackers find way around newly developed system in 4...3...2...1
It was not a "car analogy" per se - I was merely substituting one object for another to prove a point. Feel free to substitute any other object for "car" if that word gets your undies in a bundle. Also, I was not explaining a "digital concept" - I was explaining a "personal responsibility concept" . (And your car analogy is possibly the worst I have seen in a while...)
Thank you Captain Obvious. I was merely substituting "cars" for "CDs" to show the argument had no teeth. The original conversation had nothing to do with cars.
And any game manufacturers offer replacement CDs if you scratch them - since you did buy the game license, they will replace the media it came on. Or you could just do the easy thing I recommended - take care of it from the start. If your brother is a moron who destroys things, don't borrow stuff to him. Duh. Nobody takes personal responsibility for anything anymore - it is just to convenient to blame someone else...
"All else being equal, I wonder if this will turn more companies to Linux-BSD-whatever/OpenOffice."
/. points out something "stupid" that MS did, about 127% of the population would be using Linux-BSD-whatever/OpenOffice by now.
If only even a few people did switch everytime someone on
"If you want to make sure that your software is licensed properly and not pirated, you need to check your COA, according to Microsoft."
0 crap you need to install to get updates is what is used to determine if you are using non-pirated software...
Actually I think their Windows Genuine Advantage http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;89213
Have you ever purchased something expensive on a friend's Sam's Club card?"
It is allowable by Sam's Club to bring a guest shopping with you.
"Had a second rebate mailed to your friend's house for something you bought two of?"
This is also okay - having two sent to the same household is what is not okay.
"Bought one of those "Do not sell Radio Promo CDs"?
Buying this is not wrong, selling it is.
Baaaddd examples man...
So it is somehow the fault of the CD manufacturer that you can't take care of your CDs? Substitute any other object for CD and see how pointless your argument sounds..
"I bought a new car and kids/brothers/whatever scratched it up. I believe I am entitled to have my car replaced."
I have a novel idea - if you spend $50 for a game CD, take care of it.
Grammar Nazi
Function: annoyance
Etymology: English grammar, German Nazi
smug pricks who live to point out minor flaws in other people's grammar
I think you forgot to add "Won't somebody think of the children" in your post... Oh and also "If you aren't a terrorist, you have nothing to hide"..
Now that's a good little cattle, go back to chewing your cud in the field... Try not to think about anything too hard...
Funny, all the Wiccans I know are big old earth mommas that dress in all black, wear cystal necklaces, and smell funny... And they usually have names like Gwendolyn or Genevive and drive VW Jettas...
What flavors do the lube come in?? I would like a cherry 1.5TB drive please...
"Only reason you're willing to post that crap is because you're not saying it to my face.
The catch-22 of the internet, even retards and cowards have voices, and often they voice their jack ass opinion insulting anyone they can, the reason because no one can break their nose."
Amen.
You forgot to add name calling "you're a stereo typical retard" and threatening "I hope some time you whip your little sports car infront of my truck, cause it aint gonna be my truck thats damaged" to the list though..
Slashdot rules and regs clearly state "No supporting of Microsoft in any way, shape, or form ever. Period." Duh. What's next, your claim that not 100% of the population loves Linux??
Just remember -
"Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do."
I'll take a bag of the good shit please...
So, where do you bank??
"Every 90 days isn't that big a deal. That's only four changes per year."
Yeah, but that is 4 times you need to write your password on a Post-It note and stick it to the -
A) bottom of your keyboard (if you are crafty)
B) the side of your monitor/top desk drawer (if you are not)