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  1. How to ruin you child's chances at anything: on Airbnb Unveils Changes To Address Racial Discrimination (npr.org) · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...give them a black sounding name.

    Just don't do it. Give them a chance to at least make it to the interview on their qualifications and merits. At least in person a better first impression can be made beyond "Oh, I see you're extremely black."

    Come back next week for: "How to tell a parent doesn't give a damn." (spoiler- It's the same lesson), and "How to make yourself look un-black if you're black." and "Cars you really should avoid if you don't want to be pulled over (with any color)."

    Sign up for my 5 week seminar and you'll could win a fake pair of glasses and my professionals guide on buying small Japanese cars.

  2. Re:If you're on SlashDot and driving a Hyundai on Welcome To Alphanumeric Car Hell (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    What cars do successful programmers drive? When is it too late to try to become one?

    I made the mistake of dropping out of college with just an associates degree, to pursue a job outside of that industry that was offered to me. It was a big leap for the time and I was quite happy. Now I see what I've managed to do with it, and I'm no-longer so happy.

  3. Re:War on Access on India Threatens 3-Year Jail Sentences For Viewing Blocked Torrents (intoday.in) · · Score: 1

    That's beautiful.

  4. Re:Seems they've normalized it with actual theft on India Threatens 3-Year Jail Sentences For Viewing Blocked Torrents (intoday.in) · · Score: 1

    Good for you for doing the actual research. I was wondering about it but was 1) too lazy to look it up, and 2) eager to score some easy internet points.

  5. Actual Theft on India Threatens 3-Year Jail Sentences For Viewing Blocked Torrents (intoday.in) · · Score: 3, Interesting

    It's probably less risky to steal an actual DVD at this point. Hell, target the guys at the market selling the bootlegs. They won't call the cops.

  6. War on Access on India Threatens 3-Year Jail Sentences For Viewing Blocked Torrents (intoday.in) · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Ludicrous. I wonder who will have the honor of being the first country to exact the death penalty for file sharing.

    Accessing files by working around the state protected gate keeper? DEATH!
    Accessing streams rather than hunting down the tape in a bargain bin somewhere because you can't get it otherwise anymore? DEATH.
    Visiting sites otherwise banned by the government because it contains information they don't want you to know or share? DEATH.
    Running a site banned by accident? Byzantine appeals process... followed by DEATH.

    Imagine the pressure. Here's your first computer kiddo. Don't press this big red button though. If you do, they'll come and murder the whole family.

  7. Re:Only in Google Fiber Cities + Chicago on Comcast Rolls Out $70-Per-Month Gigabit Internet Service In Chicago (pcmag.com) · · Score: 1

    And $140/mo won't actually be the price either. You're forgetting the fees that add an additional 50% on top of that, so it's really $210 a month.

  8. Re: Verdict sound legitimate on Linux Developer Loses GPL Suit Against VMware (itwire.com) · · Score: 0

    Shitposting, Exhibit A.

  9. Re:speakers will always be analog on Cory Doctorow On What iPhone's Missing Headphone Jack Means For Music Industry (fastcompany.com) · · Score: 1

    Yes. You will become a felon, face heavy fines, and prison time for plugging two wires into where your speaker used to be. But they could threaten the death penalty and people will still do it.

  10. ...which we can purchase, open, and connect the two wires that run to the speakers to a headphone jack instead. Then some poor SOB will upload a How-To video and end up a felon serving hard time for it. Not that it would stop anyone.

  11. Air. Terrorists use air to propagate shockwaves and poison gas. You must henceforth live in vacuum for your own safety.

  12. TOS Prediction on Comcast Wants To Charge Broadband Users More For Privacy (dslreports.com) · · Score: 1

    Using Unlock, Ghostery, Disconnect.me, and the like, are forbidden under our new Terms of Service. If you want these features, you must buy them from us in the new Privacy Plus package, only $40 (for six months).

  13. Re:It used to be called on Millennials Are Obsessed With Side Hustles Because 'They're All' They've Got (qz.com) · · Score: 1

    I don't freelance on company hours, and I have permission to use software licenses and the company provided computer (these are the resources I refer to). There was a couple of times where I needed to ask permission to work with someone because they were also customers/associates of the company.

    The first time, it simply became an actual work project that I did during work hours. I had done some freelance work with them before getting this job so I was a little bummed out that I wouldn't get a check, but I understood and did my job. The second time it was considered okay to help them as an freelancer, because they weren't really a customer so much as they were a friendly company (not a competitor). I am absolutely forbidden from working with competitors, I don't even bother looking for work in that capacity.

    So yeah, this is where I defend myself: I do my due diligence and ask permission to avoid conflicts. Even when I don't ask, I inform, just in case it's a bad idea. I am not a thief, and I don't divulge company secrets nor data. I am a good employee.

  14. Re:It used to be called on Millennials Are Obsessed With Side Hustles Because 'They're All' They've Got (qz.com) · · Score: 1

    Heh. You just reminded me that some employers take a dim view of that, especially if you use company resources and contacts. I know, I had to ask permission in some instances, because of how closely related the freelancing get with the day job. Perhaps moonlighting sounds dirty because it's supposed to.

  15. Re:Which is worse, Verizon or Comcast? on Verizon Begins Charging a Fee Just to Use an Older Router (dslreports.com) · · Score: 1

    Comcast is fine if you don't look at or think about your bill.

  16. Re:tax the rich on The Case Against a Universal Basic Income (vox.com) · · Score: 1

    Unless you also propose a "dictatorship of the proletariat", the lack of respect for personal property depicted in your proposal can swing the other way in just four years.

  17. Re:Standalone Has No Competition on Google Decided To Nix Its Oculus Rift Competitor (recode.net) · · Score: 1

    I can do it on my ZTE Axon, and that was $350 when I bought it. The problem I have now is with the so-so third-party programs for making it emulate an Oculus Rift (Vridge, etc), and the tilt sensors inevitable drift during usage.

  18. Re:Pokemongo only pawn in game of life on Fake Pokemon Go App On Google Play Infects Phones With Screenlocker (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Pokey Mongo.

  19. Re:would have voted for Trump had it been Gingrich on Donald Trump To Announce Mike Pence As Vice-Presidential Running Mate (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1

    Don't forget (some of) the farmers and fishermen that see and acknowledge the effects that they experience first hand. Republicans trying to court them have to walk a fine line between acknowledging the reality of climate change, and following the script.

    I remember a while back hearing of a Republican who was about to be replaced over it, for essentially listening to the concerns of his constituency. He also reported that there are many Republicans who also believe in it, but who remain quiet due to fear of losing their jobs. I am unable to find the source of this right now.

    This story is similar.

    Also, notice how it's much easier to profit from it than it is to say that you believe it.

  20. Can you be sure that updates are really "off" short of unplugging your computer from the internet? I mean, this is Microsoft we're talking about, and you are clearly more cynical towards them than I.

  21. What are you expecting? That they'll upgrade everyone currently on Windows 10 to a subscription without notice? Why can't we just upgrade now and hang on to that. And assuming they would, Windows already works without registration. It'll just nag you and take over the desktop background. You're not going to have your work interrupted or kept from you unless you're hit by a Cryptolocker.

    And assuming I'm wrong and they block you from your work on your currently purchased copy of Windows 10, what's to stop them from also taking over Windows 7 and 8? Their inhibition?

    I mean, if you want to believe that Microsoft has evil plans, where do you draw the line? How evil do you expect them to be?

  22. Re:not as promising as id imagined. on Microsoft Announces Surface as a Service, Windows 10 Enterprise E3 for $7 Per User Per Month (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1

    slightly bloated

    He should get that looked at.

  23. From the nothing-really-wrong dept. on Linus Torvalds In Sweary Rant About Punctuation In Kernel Comments (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    The fact that this is what he decides to rant about is... probably a good thing.

  24. Re:Some insight for the idiot... on Wannabe Prime Minister Andrea Leadsom Thinks Websites Should Be Rated Like Films (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    You'll find the submission paperwork in the basement of your local courthouse. Remember to bring a flash light and to take heed to all cautionary signage.

  25. Re:Naturally, that means you budget on New Cars Are Too Expensive For The Typical Family, Says Study (gulfnews.com) · · Score: 1

    Chevy.

    Having electrical problems? Recall delays got you down? Come on in to the dealer, we've got nice new trade in options for you!