Ok. And I won't stop thinking you feel like your opinion is far superior morally, and can't wait to shove it down everyone's throat. Just because YOU think something is right doesn't mean it automatically is. Besides, if you are uselessly locked up in jail, you can't be truly free to really make a difference in what you believe in. Thoreau had a point, you are just using drama to prove your point.
Re:your signature - has there really ever been a $300K fine levied against anyone for downloading a single mp3? If so where and when did it happen?
And I don't know where you live, but where I live jaywalking is a $180 fine.
They were not an ISP, but rather a web hosing company. Big difference - ISPs have such immunities, web hosing companies do not. Plus the fact that the company allegedly knew about the illegal activities doesn't help their case much.
Any citizen who believes in human rights & the sovereignty of the individual should be willing to let every individual decide what is best for themselves. Just because it is a cause you believe in doesn't mean everyone else is automatically willing to go to jail for it.
When I repair a computer, I set the terms, not the customer. I would never agree to pay for an inflated damage cost, ever. As a matter of fact, I tell them flat out I am not responsible for any data loss that would occur. Not that I have ever lost anyone's data, but if I did I want it clear i am not liable for any monetary loss they would suffer. If their data is THAT important, they have multiple backups, right?
No, it is their job to represent their clients, not to be friendly to them. Personally I would rather have a lawyer that is a prick and wins for me than one that loses and is friendly.
News flash: most large corporations give money to both political parties. The same industries "that financed Obama's campaign" also "financed McCain's campaign" as well.
Not having a backup is great for your mother's vacation pictures. Not having a backup is most likely criminal for the banking, insurance, medical, and academic data world. Bottom line - if you need to have "verifiable, correct data" make sure you have multiple backups in multiple locations. Never rely on data retrieval programs as your "backup plan".
If your clients don't make regular backups, and are lawsuit happy, I would suggest looking for new clients.
In cases like this, when you are bringing your system in to have someone work on a specific component (not the hard drive), I find it is hand to have a small "I don't care about this" drive that you can slap an OS on, then remove and set aside. Then if you ever need a repair, put it back and remove the one with your actual data on it. (Or once I knew someone that had 2 drives in their system - 1 for the OS and 1 for data. I suggested he remove the data one before bringing it in. And of course, they reformatted the one with the OS on it, even though he had requested doing nothing with the hard drive.) After having almost the exact same thing happen to a friend of mine a few years ago, that is what I did for his system, and what i recommend to anyone going to have the systems worked on by "geniuses" or "geeks".
You said you wanted the internet to disappear. The internet can only bother you if you use it. I suggested you didn't need to use it. What exactly are you not clear on?
I sure don't. Seeing my employer owns the computer, the network, and my time for 8 hours a day - they can dictate policy. If i don't agree I am free to pursue employment elsewhere. To say nothing of all the hours that paid employees waste doing their own personal stuff on work computers. (Like reading Slashdot at work, which I am doing now)
I had really hoped that the days of open racism by those in the highest offices was a thing of the past.
So you prefer that they hide such things until after they take office? To be honest I would rather deal with a David Duke or Al Sharpton - at least they are more open about their racism and you know exactly what you are getting.
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And without a Saturday stay that would only be a $1500 ticket.
Ok. And I won't stop thinking you feel like your opinion is far superior morally, and can't wait to shove it down everyone's throat. Just because YOU think something is right doesn't mean it automatically is. Besides, if you are uselessly locked up in jail, you can't be truly free to really make a difference in what you believe in. Thoreau had a point, you are just using drama to prove your point.
And just imagine what you could do if you put both keys in, and turned them at the same time!
The Louisiana House Legislature killed Socrates? That's terrible.
Socrates: Wow, this is the best drink I have ever had. What do you call these?
Louisiana House bartender: Hemlock Hurricane. Let me pour you another one...
Re:your signature - has there really ever been a $300K fine levied against anyone for downloading a single mp3? If so where and when did it happen?
And I don't know where you live, but where I live jaywalking is a $180 fine.
They are trained to smell Sharpie pen ink. So don't label your DVD rips!
They were not an ISP, but rather a web hosing company. Big difference - ISPs have such immunities, web hosing companies do not. Plus the fact that the company allegedly knew about the illegal activities doesn't help their case much.
Wrong site. I believe you are looking for Craigslist.
If I am a coward, then you are a dictator. Forcing the masses to make a decision just because you believe it to be right is wrong. Sorry.
Any citizen who believes in human rights & the sovereignty of the individual should be willing to let every individual decide what is best for themselves. Just because it is a cause you believe in doesn't mean everyone else is automatically willing to go to jail for it.
No. Must be an inside joke, and I am outside trying to open the door with my damn key, but it isn't working.
Microsoft ducks? Are those the new replacements for Clippy? What ever happened to the dog?
When I repair a computer, I set the terms, not the customer. I would never agree to pay for an inflated damage cost, ever. As a matter of fact, I tell them flat out I am not responsible for any data loss that would occur. Not that I have ever lost anyone's data, but if I did I want it clear i am not liable for any monetary loss they would suffer. If their data is THAT important, they have multiple backups, right?
What would be more believable? A company pissing away their only source of revenue, or jews spreading lies to drive traffic to their filthy blog?
Not sure. But you know what would be unbelievable? Any Slashdot article that wasn't filled with pitifully ignorant bigotry.
No, it is their job to represent their clients, not to be friendly to them. Personally I would rather have a lawyer that is a prick and wins for me than one that loses and is friendly.
News flash: most large corporations give money to both political parties. The same industries "that financed Obama's campaign" also "financed McCain's campaign" as well.
Global Thermonuclear War to be technical....And on the WOPR no less...
Oh noes! Maybe the situation is more complicated than the average slashdotter thinks!
That should be the official motto for Slashdot.
Not having a backup is great for your mother's vacation pictures. Not having a backup is most likely criminal for the banking, insurance, medical, and academic data world. Bottom line - if you need to have "verifiable, correct data" make sure you have multiple backups in multiple locations. Never rely on data retrieval programs as your "backup plan".
If your clients don't make regular backups, and are lawsuit happy, I would suggest looking for new clients.
In cases like this, when you are bringing your system in to have someone work on a specific component (not the hard drive), I find it is hand to have a small "I don't care about this" drive that you can slap an OS on, then remove and set aside. Then if you ever need a repair, put it back and remove the one with your actual data on it. (Or once I knew someone that had 2 drives in their system - 1 for the OS and 1 for data. I suggested he remove the data one before bringing it in. And of course, they reformatted the one with the OS on it, even though he had requested doing nothing with the hard drive.) After having almost the exact same thing happen to a friend of mine a few years ago, that is what I did for his system, and what i recommend to anyone going to have the systems worked on by "geniuses" or "geeks".
hearing light bulbs? I think he means LSD, not LCD.
You said you wanted the internet to disappear. The internet can only bother you if you use it. I suggested you didn't need to use it. What exactly are you not clear on?
I sure don't. Seeing my employer owns the computer, the network, and my time for 8 hours a day - they can dictate policy. If i don't agree I am free to pursue employment elsewhere. To say nothing of all the hours that paid employees waste doing their own personal stuff on work computers. (Like reading Slashdot at work, which I am doing now)
Nobody is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to use it.
I had really hoped that the days of open racism by those in the highest offices was a thing of the past.
So you prefer that they hide such things until after they take office? To be honest I would rather deal with a David Duke or Al Sharpton - at least they are more open about their racism and you know exactly what you are getting.