I know how fast I can drive safely. If I'm in error, charge me when I do so.
Did you really just make the "I should be allowed to drive as fast as I deem safe until I cause an incident." argument?
That's all speed limits are. People who think they know better.
Are you under the impression that speed limits are just made up at random? Or are you actually aware that there are scientific methods, formulas, and guidelines used by engineers to determine what the proper speed for a particular stretch of road should be?
[outside perspective here, I live in the US] The autobahn is a limited access freeway system designed specifically for high speed with strictly enforced laws that are implemented to avoid crashes (no riding in the left lane, for instance)
Most of the crashes I've witnessed or read about on our road system involve someone doing something stupid at an intersection, like turning left in front of someone (personally experienced that one), running a red light, pulling out in front of someone, improper lane changes, crashing into light poles, things like that. Most of those things aren't a problem on a limited access freeway system. I would guess that the vast majority of the freeway crashes we see here are the result of people not paying attention. It amazes me how I STILL see people texting, doing their makeup, reading, or one of 100 other stupid things while driving.
I am just stating facts. In return, people call me a "troll". But here are some facts: [followed by 1 fact and 6 opinions]
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Altium has sold out long time with their "cloud" product.
I have no idea what "SolidWorks" is
Thats nice
Do you actually wonder why people would call you a troll? To summarize this thread: Here is my expert opinion on one piece of software. I've never even heard of a piece of software in a related space. Oh, a company uses this software? Cool story, bro. Yeah, sorry, 100% troll.
I guess it depends on the needs of the business, what applications are needed, infrastructure for file storage/sharing, things like that. Granted, with what MS has done with the O365 suite/onedrive/etc, picking up and moving computers isn't as big a deal as it was before. As a nerd, I'd agree that having spares on hand, ready to change out as needed, is a decent way to go. But if I wasn't a computer guy I would rather run my business, paying someone else to deal with the tech support side of things.
I have to disagree with you. The problem with your suggestion is that a used computer comes with absolutely zero support. I used to work in the construction industry, and there are fewer things more frustrating that having guys stand around because someone thought it would be a good idea to buy a "good enough" tool, and it wasn't sufficient for the job or broke sooner than it should. People are FAR more expensive than (most of) the tools. At this shop we initially ran Dell, and later switched to HP. Either of those are fine choices. The key to it was 1) buy an "office grade" laptop (If you can buy it at WalMart, it's not office grade.) and 2) buy the gold level support with the accident protection. Yes, those things will likely double or triple the cost of a used laptop, but there's something to be said about a company that will show up the next day with replacement parts if something goes wrong. You're employee is no good to you if they don't have the tools they need to do the job.
it is far more likely than not that these documents will be boring and pointless, and if such is the case the law firm should not pay any ransom
Certainly not an expert on the matter, but how many lawyers would be lined up to sue the shit out these three firms for failing to protect sensitive information? I give it 3 days for a class action lawsuit to be announced, no matter how boring the contents of the files are.
For someone being as pedantic as you are, you could have at least used proper English. Improper use of a colon. Incomplete sentences. "Its" vs "It's", "a" vs. "an".
Not going to lie, a few of those ideas made me laugh. I'm not much for the full on asshole ones, Toilets filled with concrete, Coat dead fish with paraffin and hide them all around the house, Surprise visit from the DEA, where did these drugs come from, etc. But the passive aggressive ones are amazing... Make all their furniture 2 inches shorter, have it all professionally repainted in a different color to see if the owner notice, Make a life sized Waldo and hide it in their house and wait for them to find it.
How much was he reimbursed compared to the cost of the damage? From some of the cases I've heard, AirBnB typically only pays a very tiny amount compared to the cost of the damage.
Second article: "Airbnb's hosts are protected by a host guarantee, which covers listings for up to a million dollars in damage." If you have articles I can read to support your claim I'd love to read them. (Seriously, not meaning to sound like an ass)
explain why any hotel would accept a reservation without ID and credit card
Pretty much any hotel I've stayed at does that, but then I don't stay at the places that are hourly and bill more for discretion than anything else...
I have never stayed at a hotel that will allow you to stay without providing ID and security in the form of a credit card. Or is that the point you were trying to make? I mean, if you wanted to be 100% accurate, I've RESERVED plenty of rooms without a card, but I've never checked into a hotel that will let you check in without them.
Thank you, I'll have to check out AvE's video. Just wondering if it's time for my ratchets to quit functioning and if Lowes would actually honor the warranty...
Curious, any feedback on the quality? The last "Craftsman" thing I bought was from Sears about 4 years ago, but it was still Chineese crap. (Bad chrome on the sockets, wobbly crappy ratchets. If nothing else, the gear wrenches and combination wrenches seem decent.)
Sounds like you need a union. 80k/year + benefits for any of the crafts I worked with, Boilermakers, Electricians, Pipefitters. (Once you get out of the apprenticeship, but even starting out is about 40k/year with some benefits.) Easily into the 6 figures if you were willing to work overtime. This was in North Dakota. Mileage may vary around the country.
There's a difference between sentimentality and practicality. Sure, I could sell/donate/trash my entire house worth of "stuff", move across the country, and re-buy everything that I need when I get there. But it's generally not practical, especially if there are more people involved, like a spouse and children.
Even getting rid of the non-necessities, which I'll admit I have a bunch of, still leaves a shit ton of "stuff". As I get older I have found that what I consider a non-necessity has changed as well. Is a nice big quality bed a necessity? Probably not for a single 20 year old, but it sure as hell is for a married (almost) 40 year old...
Then, talking about hobbies. As an adult, I need to do things besides work to keep my sanity. Whether it's gaming, woodworking, electronics, auto repair. All of those things require "stuff" to do. Yes, none of it is particularly sentimental, but I would take an absolute bath if I were to sell/donate all of it and replace it at my new destination. Not to mention all of the effort it would take to do so.
I stand pretty firmly in the camp of the GP. Moving as a 20 year old is WAY easier than it is as an "older" adult. I've moved a few times, it sucks more and more every time I do it.
It's the same reason as everything else "in the cloud": ease and convenience. I can choose to set something up on my computer, make sure it's accessible when I need it, make sure it's backed up, maintain it, etc. etc. Or I can trust someone else to do it for me, usually for a small fee. The problem is that the cryptocurrency sector is, by design, shady. You don't know who you are dealing with.
I'd think it would depend on the intent of the device. If it's something like a "switched" extension cord (this kinda thing) you could get away with just listing the cord. If it's designed to be permanently installed you'd likely have a harder time. Not 100% sure though, my exposure to UL was very minimal, and a long damn time ago.
Interesting device. Found the "source": https://dlidirect.com/products... As best I can tell, "CPI Safety Tested" is a bullshit marketing term. I couldn't find any reference to it anywhere.
Agreed. Kind of frustrating (OK, really frustrating) that my Wink hub does absolutely nothing without an active internet connection. I can see needing to be connected if I want to control something from outside my home, but the fact that it does nothing but consume small amounts of electricity when its internet connection is gone is absurd.
Maybe because we still lack cheap bulk off-the-shelf Arduino-based devices that can be mounted as light switches, shutter motors, radiator thermostats, switching/dimming power sockets, and various sensors
Good luck getting a UL stamp on anything remotely like that. (Specifically the switches and sockets) And with no UL stamp you're not going to find anybody (in the States anyway) willing to install it in their home.
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I know how fast I can drive safely. If I'm in error, charge me when I do so.
Did you really just make the "I should be allowed to drive as fast as I deem safe until I cause an incident." argument?
That's all speed limits are. People who think they know better.
Are you under the impression that speed limits are just made up at random? Or are you actually aware that there are scientific methods, formulas, and guidelines used by engineers to determine what the proper speed for a particular stretch of road should be?
I think that's the argument. It's a fucked up system.
[outside perspective here, I live in the US] The autobahn is a limited access freeway system designed specifically for high speed with strictly enforced laws that are implemented to avoid crashes (no riding in the left lane, for instance)
Most of the crashes I've witnessed or read about on our road system involve someone doing something stupid at an intersection, like turning left in front of someone (personally experienced that one), running a red light, pulling out in front of someone, improper lane changes, crashing into light poles, things like that. Most of those things aren't a problem on a limited access freeway system. I would guess that the vast majority of the freeway crashes we see here are the result of people not paying attention. It amazes me how I STILL see people texting, doing their makeup, reading, or one of 100 other stupid things while driving.
I am just stating facts. In return, people call me a "troll". But here are some facts: [followed by 1 fact and 6 opinions]
This thread:
Altium has sold out long time with their "cloud" product.
I have no idea what "SolidWorks" is
Thats nice
Do you actually wonder why people would call you a troll? To summarize this thread: Here is my expert opinion on one piece of software. I've never even heard of a piece of software in a related space. Oh, a company uses this software? Cool story, bro. Yeah, sorry, 100% troll.
I guess it depends on the needs of the business, what applications are needed, infrastructure for file storage/sharing, things like that. Granted, with what MS has done with the O365 suite/onedrive/etc, picking up and moving computers isn't as big a deal as it was before. As a nerd, I'd agree that having spares on hand, ready to change out as needed, is a decent way to go. But if I wasn't a computer guy I would rather run my business, paying someone else to deal with the tech support side of things.
. Most of the Lenovo haters out there are talking about their consumer grade laptops, which aren't even manufactured by the same division of location.
I think you hit the nail on the head here. There is no comparison between enterprise grade vs consumer grade.
I have to disagree with you. The problem with your suggestion is that a used computer comes with absolutely zero support. I used to work in the construction industry, and there are fewer things more frustrating that having guys stand around because someone thought it would be a good idea to buy a "good enough" tool, and it wasn't sufficient for the job or broke sooner than it should. People are FAR more expensive than (most of) the tools. At this shop we initially ran Dell, and later switched to HP. Either of those are fine choices. The key to it was 1) buy an "office grade" laptop (If you can buy it at WalMart, it's not office grade.) and 2) buy the gold level support with the accident protection. Yes, those things will likely double or triple the cost of a used laptop, but there's something to be said about a company that will show up the next day with replacement parts if something goes wrong. You're employee is no good to you if they don't have the tools they need to do the job.
But you just argued my point. If they did believe in free market, they would argue against fossil fuel subsidies.
I think the intent of their comment was to point out that most people don't actually believe there are subsidies supporting the fossil fuel industry.
it is far more likely than not that these documents will be boring and pointless, and if such is the case the law firm should not pay any ransom
Certainly not an expert on the matter, but how many lawyers would be lined up to sue the shit out these three firms for failing to protect sensitive information? I give it 3 days for a class action lawsuit to be announced, no matter how boring the contents of the files are.
For someone being as pedantic as you are, you could have at least used proper English. Improper use of a colon. Incomplete sentences. "Its" vs "It's", "a" vs. "an".
Not going to lie, a few of those ideas made me laugh. I'm not much for the full on asshole ones, Toilets filled with concrete, Coat dead fish with paraffin and hide them all around the house, Surprise visit from the DEA, where did these drugs come from, etc. But the passive aggressive ones are amazing... Make all their furniture 2 inches shorter, have it all professionally repainted in a different color to see if the owner notice, Make a life sized Waldo and hide it in their house and wait for them to find it.
Not just to a total stranger. To a 20 year old on New Year's Eve. What did you think he wanted the property for?
A quiet evening with his girlfriend. Attending a party nearby. A myriad of other potential uses.
Have you met a 20 year old? 20 year-olds that want a quiet place to diddle their girlfriend or crash after a party don't rent a mansion.
How much was he reimbursed compared to the cost of the damage? From some of the cases I've heard, AirBnB typically only pays a very tiny amount compared to the cost of the damage.
Second article: "Airbnb's hosts are protected by a host guarantee, which covers listings for up to a million dollars in damage." If you have articles I can read to support your claim I'd love to read them. (Seriously, not meaning to sound like an ass)
explain why any hotel would accept a reservation without ID and credit card
Pretty much any hotel I've stayed at does that, but then I don't stay at the places that are hourly and bill more for discretion than anything else...
I have never stayed at a hotel that will allow you to stay without providing ID and security in the form of a credit card. Or is that the point you were trying to make? I mean, if you wanted to be 100% accurate, I've RESERVED plenty of rooms without a card, but I've never checked into a hotel that will let you check in without them.
Thank you, I'll have to check out AvE's video. Just wondering if it's time for my ratchets to quit functioning and if Lowes would actually honor the warranty...
Curious, any feedback on the quality? The last "Craftsman" thing I bought was from Sears about 4 years ago, but it was still Chineese crap. (Bad chrome on the sockets, wobbly crappy ratchets. If nothing else, the gear wrenches and combination wrenches seem decent.)
Sounds like you need a union. 80k/year + benefits for any of the crafts I worked with, Boilermakers, Electricians, Pipefitters. (Once you get out of the apprenticeship, but even starting out is about 40k/year with some benefits.) Easily into the 6 figures if you were willing to work overtime. This was in North Dakota. Mileage may vary around the country.
There's a difference between sentimentality and practicality. Sure, I could sell/donate/trash my entire house worth of "stuff", move across the country, and re-buy everything that I need when I get there. But it's generally not practical, especially if there are more people involved, like a spouse and children.
Even getting rid of the non-necessities, which I'll admit I have a bunch of, still leaves a shit ton of "stuff". As I get older I have found that what I consider a non-necessity has changed as well. Is a nice big quality bed a necessity? Probably not for a single 20 year old, but it sure as hell is for a married (almost) 40 year old...
Then, talking about hobbies. As an adult, I need to do things besides work to keep my sanity. Whether it's gaming, woodworking, electronics, auto repair. All of those things require "stuff" to do. Yes, none of it is particularly sentimental, but I would take an absolute bath if I were to sell/donate all of it and replace it at my new destination. Not to mention all of the effort it would take to do so.
I stand pretty firmly in the camp of the GP. Moving as a 20 year old is WAY easier than it is as an "older" adult. I've moved a few times, it sucks more and more every time I do it.
It's the same reason as everything else "in the cloud": ease and convenience. I can choose to set something up on my computer, make sure it's accessible when I need it, make sure it's backed up, maintain it, etc. etc. Or I can trust someone else to do it for me, usually for a small fee. The problem is that the cryptocurrency sector is, by design, shady. You don't know who you are dealing with.
America basically pays for the entire world's new treatments.
Do you have any facts/figures to back that up, or just pulling stuff out of thin air to make a point?
That's a very good point.
I'd think it would depend on the intent of the device. If it's something like a "switched" extension cord (this kinda thing) you could get away with just listing the cord. If it's designed to be permanently installed you'd likely have a harder time. Not 100% sure though, my exposure to UL was very minimal, and a long damn time ago.
Interesting device. Found the "source": https://dlidirect.com/products... As best I can tell, "CPI Safety Tested" is a bullshit marketing term. I couldn't find any reference to it anywhere.
Agreed. Kind of frustrating (OK, really frustrating) that my Wink hub does absolutely nothing without an active internet connection. I can see needing to be connected if I want to control something from outside my home, but the fact that it does nothing but consume small amounts of electricity when its internet connection is gone is absurd.
Maybe because we still lack cheap bulk off-the-shelf Arduino-based devices that can be mounted as light switches, shutter motors, radiator thermostats, switching/dimming power sockets, and various sensors
Good luck getting a UL stamp on anything remotely like that. (Specifically the switches and sockets) And with no UL stamp you're not going to find anybody (in the States anyway) willing to install it in their home.