How is that irony? Apple makes 20% of every app sold, so if you are dumb enough to buy multiple apps that do the same thing, Apple makes more money. Do you honestly think Apple doesn't want to make as much money as it can, and at the same time force users to use their apps, and not ones that compete with what they already have? Or do you think that somehow Apple has open user functionality, and not company profits, at the top of it's priority list? I mean we are talking about a company that won't even let you run their OS on hardware you didn't purchase from them.
I agree some sort of compensation should have been awarded due to negligence, but millions of dollars? How is that not frivolous? They should have paid her medical bills, cleaning bills, and paid for any work time missed. Justifying millions of dollars for "emotional stress" or however the lawyer defined it is just plain insanity, and a demonstration of a legal system that is not fair.
The funny thing is, there have been other cases where people have assaulted others with hot liquids, intentionally trying to harm them, and the victim was not awarded millions of dollars in those cases. Why should an accident, that was at least partially the victims fault, be awarded such monetary compensation?
You can argue specifics of the case, but to me common sense tells me coffee is hot, and you should take care when handling hot liquids. I don't know all the details of the case either, or whether or not it had merit (but my gut tells me getting a burn is not worth millions of dollars unless you can prove that much actual damages) but was merely commenting on the "common sense" angle.
If a girl is in a bar where only people that are over 21 are supposed to be, you have a stronger case than just a he said/she said type thing. It won't automatically get you off, but it does more to establish the fact that the girl in question probably misrepresented her age.
Being a monopoly isn't illegal. Using your status as a monopoly to keep other companies from competing with you is illegal. It has nothing to do whether or not a court "declares" you a monopoly. Microsoft was found in violation because including IE with the operating system, and not as a separate un-installable component, was unfair to other browsers trying to compete with IE. Technically, Microsoft is not really a "monopoly", but they have such a large market share that most people consider them one.
When you are in a band and want to let everyone who is a fan of yours what is going on, sometimes "talking like an actual humans" is a little unrealistic. So is trying to personally email or IM everyone - some who you actually don't really know, but still want to come out to your shows. Facebook is very convenient for that.
Okay, that does sound a little more fun. My question is - is this the other 10% exception to what I was talking about? Because I get the feeling to get to that part, you are doing the carrot and stick the other 90% of the time.
I suppose I just had a different experience with the people I played with online. They were mostly immature little morons who actually took away from the gameplay instead of adding to it.
I understand that, but when the journey is just repetition of the same exact thing over and over, after it's millionth time it loses some of it's original luster. I mean honestly - are there any MMORPG games out there that aren't basically copies of one another substituting the settings, weapons, and costumes? I have tried 3 or 4 over the years and don't see a bit of difference between any of them anymore.
That's because once you see the string tied to the carrot on one end and the stick on the other, the carrot just doesn't seem as tasty. Playing a game with no "real" end in sight just doesn't seem rewarding to me.
A technology site filled with Luddites. Irony at its finest.
Hardly. A technology site full of people who understand the implications and uses of technology better than your average non-techie. A site full of people who understand "Technology is not a panacea."
Why let facts get in the way of a good ol' fashioned Microsoft bashin'? Just repeat the same copy-pasta over and over until you start to believe it yourself!
Well, that is a nice world you have painted but unfortunately we both live in this real one where corporations DO exists, and have the legal right to. I am not crazy about it either, but I am not delusional enough to pretend that isn't that way it really is. If you don't like it, work to change it, don't pretend it didn't happen.
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To be fair, reality has never intruded upon any Fanboy's logic processes in the past, Apple or otherwise.
Do you know any of this for certain (and can back it up with sources) or are you just pulling this stuff straight out of your ether-hole?
How is that irony? Apple makes 20% of every app sold, so if you are dumb enough to buy multiple apps that do the same thing, Apple makes more money. Do you honestly think Apple doesn't want to make as much money as it can, and at the same time force users to use their apps, and not ones that compete with what they already have? Or do you think that somehow Apple has open user functionality, and not company profits, at the top of it's priority list? I mean we are talking about a company that won't even let you run their OS on hardware you didn't purchase from them.
I agree some sort of compensation should have been awarded due to negligence, but millions of dollars? How is that not frivolous? They should have paid her medical bills, cleaning bills, and paid for any work time missed. Justifying millions of dollars for "emotional stress" or however the lawyer defined it is just plain insanity, and a demonstration of a legal system that is not fair.
The funny thing is, there have been other cases where people have assaulted others with hot liquids, intentionally trying to harm them, and the victim was not awarded millions of dollars in those cases. Why should an accident, that was at least partially the victims fault, be awarded such monetary compensation?
You can argue specifics of the case, but to me common sense tells me coffee is hot, and you should take care when handling hot liquids. I don't know all the details of the case either, or whether or not it had merit (but my gut tells me getting a burn is not worth millions of dollars unless you can prove that much actual damages) but was merely commenting on the "common sense" angle.
If a girl is in a bar where only people that are over 21 are supposed to be, you have a stronger case than just a he said/she said type thing. It won't automatically get you off, but it does more to establish the fact that the girl in question probably misrepresented her age.
Being a monopoly isn't illegal. Using your status as a monopoly to keep other companies from competing with you is illegal. It has nothing to do whether or not a court "declares" you a monopoly. Microsoft was found in violation because including IE with the operating system, and not as a separate un-installable component, was unfair to other browsers trying to compete with IE. Technically, Microsoft is not really a "monopoly", but they have such a large market share that most people consider them one.
No necessarily, but if she was in the bar with a fake ID and told you she was over 18 you would have the basis for a good defense.
When you are in a band and want to let everyone who is a fan of yours what is going on, sometimes "talking like an actual humans" is a little unrealistic. So is trying to personally email or IM everyone - some who you actually don't really know, but still want to come out to your shows. Facebook is very convenient for that.
I find banging girls in their early 20s helps.
Well, actually it doesn't help me understand their perspective any better, but it sure is fun!!
Okay, that does sound a little more fun. My question is - is this the other 10% exception to what I was talking about? Because I get the feeling to get to that part, you are doing the carrot and stick the other 90% of the time.
I suppose I just had a different experience with the people I played with online. They were mostly immature little morons who actually took away from the gameplay instead of adding to it.
So did they declare that guy a winner and cancel his service? Somehow I doubt it. They just made the stick and string a little bit longer.
I understand that, but when the journey is just repetition of the same exact thing over and over, after it's millionth time it loses some of it's original luster. I mean honestly - are there any MMORPG games out there that aren't basically copies of one another substituting the settings, weapons, and costumes? I have tried 3 or 4 over the years and don't see a bit of difference between any of them anymore.
And unfortunately the "sub games" are variations of "deliver item X to so-and-so" or "kill X amount of monster Z". Yawn.
That's because once you see the string tied to the carrot on one end and the stick on the other, the carrot just doesn't seem as tasty. Playing a game with no "real" end in sight just doesn't seem rewarding to me.
A technology site filled with Luddites. Irony at its finest.
Hardly. A technology site full of people who understand the implications and uses of technology better than your average non-techie. A site full of people who understand "Technology is not a panacea."
Why let facts get in the way of a good ol' fashioned Microsoft bashin'? Just repeat the same copy-pasta over and over until you start to believe it yourself!
My theory is that someone wanted to create something that people would discuss for hundreds of years. Mission Accomplished.
Really? Do you think retailers like Best Buy and the like are making $0 profit, or do you think possibly they are getting some volume discounts?
Something tells me if I were buying 2200 units, I would not be paying full retail price.
I am guessing you can't pick up a Blade less than $200.
So, do you ever get an American quarter in your change and think "Sweet, an American quarter". Until you try to use it in a vending machine.
Inconceivable!
Plea$e $top putting dollar $ign$ where they do not belong.
Is the "s" key missing on your keyboard?
Well, that is a nice world you have painted but unfortunately we both live in this real one where corporations DO exists, and have the legal right to. I am not crazy about it either, but I am not delusional enough to pretend that isn't that way it really is. If you don't like it, work to change it, don't pretend it didn't happen.