There is only one answer: vote Libertarian. Or any other 3rd party. Voting Republican or Democrat is not making a difference, its doing the same old thing.
Too many people take every theory they stumble upon as fact. Science is the new religion. Follow-ups like this demonstrate that scientists and science is fallible.
We shouldnt broadcast any names in print, web, audio or video until they are proved guilty. Media cover is so excessive and exaggerated that it creates a perception of guilt. In the US we are innocent until proiven guilty in a court of law. THe court of media needs to be closed down.
There is no reason to stop unless ordered to stop. WHat if the investigation finds they are OK to proceed? Investigation !== guilt....Besides, its not like you guys have stopped pirating media even though you know its illegal.
Attack an agency that is already under performing and under budget. Plus, its kinda sad that Slashdot doesnt speak out against this criminal activity. Tagging it "haha" implies that Slashdot condones these actions.
well your answer is kinda silly because I pointed out that flash is free, and that the issue lies with user base and likelihood to support advertisers.
I also don't know why you bring up Windows users. the habits of windows users has nothing to do with linux users behavior. You have a fallacy in your logic.
As for buying software, I am glad you do buy. However, there is an exception to any statement. My opion about linux users and their willingness to purchase rather than use open source or pirate is based on what I read in the comments in blogs like this and the linux users I know personallly.
Linux users dont buy software. There is no revenue stream there. Plus, the user base is too small. Businesses are not charity, they aren't going to cater to a group that is more likely to pirate their goods than buy them. Sure, flash is free, but flash is used for distributing media and generating ad revenue. However, will linux users patronize advertisers? Its not likel bases on their other non-purchasing behavior.
before deregulation, we had solar farms, but the energy companies conspired to to make false blackouts and drive the price up(ENRON, PG&E) . THey left the solar farms go into disrepair and then simply tore them down. So when I hear about this, I think this is just a scam
"If you leave a $20 bill on the sidewalk, can you report it stolen when someone takes it?" Stupid analogy. Its closer to: 1) You have a $20 in your wallet 2) Someone lifts it and copies it 3) Then copies it over and over 4) and then the doller deflates 5) and then the dollar is worthless 6) then the people who copied the 20 complain that their fake 20s are valueless.
Did this phrase really go that FAR over your head? There is absolutely no reason to say race-pride-ridden unless you are dising them. When something is "ridden" with something, its a bad thing. And in our society, white pride equals evil while black pride equals heroic. I am amazed that you are oblivious to meaning of the vocabulary in the post.
This is just a veiled attack on the religion. Ask any slashdotter and they will proclaim they know all about science yada yada and that religious people are ignorant.... Besides, why does being able to recite a list of scientists make an informed voter?
Politicians don't know jack-poop about science. Who's the last candidate that had a pronounced science agenda? Washington functions on palm-greasing and backroom deals. Whether or not Joe voter knows science isnt going to select a more scientific politician. In fact, as recent and not so recent candidates prove, the less emotional, more pragmatic and practical the politician, the less likely they will be elected.
Democrats (save the baby) and Republicans (boo terrorists) candidates have been making emotional appeals since the formation of this country. You people need to vote for another option than the same old thing. You need to vote for someone who can balance the budget without raising taxes and eliminating critical programs. The only thing a science knowledgeable voter will do is vote 3rd party.
(BTW Bush is the first president to approve a stem cell research budget, he called for numeric based goals in education, and he has renewed US goals in space exploration and scientific achievement.)
In the US we have to replace existing, functional, infrastructure. In other countries much of the time they are laying infrastructure for the first time.
"not the Caucasian-pride-ridden state in the southern U.S" Why is Slashdot posting hate speech on its front page!? Would you say or allow: "the black-pride-ridden city of Oakland California" or the "black-pride-ridden media channel, BET"... or the "black-pride-ridden organization of the NAACP!?"
Your double standards and hate speech is unforgivable. The editor that picked this article should be fired.
OMG you people are hysterically clueless. A slve or indentured slave does not have the choice to leave and go find a better job. Apple employees can quit any time they want. Its not like Apple is the only employer in town. Its not the same as a coal mining town.
You people really need to grown and stop complaining. What you think is suffering is privilege in other people's eyes. Try working for minimum wage or living in a third world country.
Or so it goes in San Francisco... Plastic bags were once the savior of the rain forests are now the only terrorists cities like San Francisco recognize. IBM's patent and application are as useful as asking "leaded or unleaded" at a California gas station. Why on Earth IBM would waste its time is beyond me. Its not like store clerks are going to pay attention. Half the time my canvas bags are on top of the items they are bagging they look right past the bags and fill a plastic bag before I have point out the obvious to them. Thanks IBM. Thanks for nothing.
Judging politicians, scientists, CEOs - you name it! We even judge each other. In fact, I'll probably get marked a troll because someone disagrees with me.
Why would judges in the Olympics bother slashdotters?
with a dose of reality and removed from office. He is not a judge, he doesn't interpret law....The is just another example of the inability of California Democrats to make budget cuts and manage a budget.
If it takes Democrats 6 mos to make a it work, it would probably take a Libertarian 1 day.
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"FBI ISP Letters May Have Violated Free Speech" How can the FBI order a gag order? And isn't this a Freedom of Information violation?
There is only one answer: vote Libertarian. Or any other 3rd party. Voting Republican or Democrat is not making a difference, its doing the same old thing.
Too many people take every theory they stumble upon as fact. Science is the new religion. Follow-ups like this demonstrate that scientists and science is fallible.
We shouldnt broadcast any names in print, web, audio or video until they are proved guilty. Media cover is so excessive and exaggerated that it creates a perception of guilt. In the US we are innocent until proiven guilty in a court of law. THe court of media needs to be closed down.
Treat them like children. Everyone knows downloading media you havent paid for, or have legal permission to use, is a crime.
There is no reason to stop unless ordered to stop. WHat if the investigation finds they are OK to proceed? Investigation !== guilt. ...Besides, its not like you guys have stopped pirating media even though you know its illegal.
Attack an agency that is already under performing and under budget. Plus, its kinda sad that Slashdot doesnt speak out against this criminal activity. Tagging it "haha" implies that Slashdot condones these actions.
What happens when the opt out instructions are pre-recorded!?
well your answer is kinda silly because I pointed out that flash is free, and that the issue lies with user base and likelihood to support advertisers.
I also don't know why you bring up Windows users. the habits of windows users has nothing to do with linux users behavior. You have a fallacy in your logic.
As for buying software, I am glad you do buy. However, there is an exception to any statement. My opion about linux users and their willingness to purchase rather than use open source or pirate is based on what I read in the comments in blogs like this and the linux users I know personallly.
Linux users dont buy software. There is no revenue stream there. Plus, the user base is too small. Businesses are not charity, they aren't going to cater to a group that is more likely to pirate their goods than buy them. Sure, flash is free, but flash is used for distributing media and generating ad revenue. However, will linux users patronize advertisers? Its not likel bases on their other non-purchasing behavior.
before deregulation, we had solar farms, but the energy companies conspired to to make false blackouts and drive the price up(ENRON, PG&E) . THey left the solar farms go into disrepair and then simply tore them down. So when I hear about this, I think this is just a scam
"If you leave a $20 bill on the sidewalk, can you report it stolen when someone takes it?" Stupid analogy. Its closer to:
1) You have a $20 in your wallet
2) Someone lifts it and copies it
3) Then copies it over and over
4) and then the doller deflates
5) and then the dollar is worthless
6) then the people who copied the 20 complain that their fake 20s are valueless.
Did this phrase really go that FAR over your head? There is absolutely no reason to say race-pride-ridden unless you are dising them. When something is "ridden" with something, its a bad thing. And in our society, white pride equals evil while black pride equals heroic. I am amazed that you are oblivious to meaning of the vocabulary in the post.
Just don't spend the $50 on the game? Who's responsible for YOUR kids? Maybe families want to slash together.
Do you guys provide the real answers to these questions!? Sure, have a stand set, but make it up. For instance, I have a pet name, but no pet.
This is just a veiled attack on the religion. Ask any slashdotter and they will proclaim they know all about science yada yada and that religious people are ignorant.... Besides, why does being able to recite a list of scientists make an informed voter? Politicians don't know jack-poop about science. Who's the last candidate that had a pronounced science agenda? Washington functions on palm-greasing and backroom deals. Whether or not Joe voter knows science isnt going to select a more scientific politician. In fact, as recent and not so recent candidates prove, the less emotional, more pragmatic and practical the politician, the less likely they will be elected. Democrats (save the baby) and Republicans (boo terrorists) candidates have been making emotional appeals since the formation of this country. You people need to vote for another option than the same old thing. You need to vote for someone who can balance the budget without raising taxes and eliminating critical programs. The only thing a science knowledgeable voter will do is vote 3rd party. (BTW Bush is the first president to approve a stem cell research budget, he called for numeric based goals in education, and he has renewed US goals in space exploration and scientific achievement.)
In the US we have to replace existing, functional, infrastructure. In other countries much of the time they are laying infrastructure for the first time.
"not the Caucasian-pride-ridden state in the southern U.S" Why is Slashdot posting hate speech on its front page!? Would you say or allow: "the black-pride-ridden city of Oakland California" or the "black-pride-ridden media channel, BET" ... or the "black-pride-ridden organization of the NAACP!?"
Your double standards and hate speech is unforgivable. The editor that picked this article should be fired.
OMG you people are hysterically clueless. A slve or indentured slave does not have the choice to leave and go find a better job. Apple employees can quit any time they want. Its not like Apple is the only employer in town. Its not the same as a coal mining town.
You people really need to grown and stop complaining. What you think is suffering is privilege in other people's eyes. Try working for minimum wage or living in a third world country.
Actually, I am fine regardless. You just have to know what your are doing.
Could I have all the haters who mark me a troll (simply because I have an opposing opinion) arrested?
Or so it goes in San Francisco... Plastic bags were once the savior of the rain forests are now the only terrorists cities like San Francisco recognize. IBM's patent and application are as useful as asking "leaded or unleaded" at a California gas station. Why on Earth IBM would waste its time is beyond me. Its not like store clerks are going to pay attention. Half the time my canvas bags are on top of the items they are bagging they look right past the bags and fill a plastic bag before I have point out the obvious to them. Thanks IBM. Thanks for nothing.
Judging politicians, scientists, CEOs - you name it! We even judge each other. In fact, I'll probably get marked a troll because someone disagrees with me.
Why would judges in the Olympics bother slashdotters?
I know how to patch the hole in the ocean: tax the corporations and rich.
with a dose of reality and removed from office. He is not a judge, he doesn't interpret law. ...The is just another example of the inability of California Democrats to make budget cuts and manage a budget.
If it takes Democrats 6 mos to make a it work, it would probably take a Libertarian 1 day.