The consumer reports you're citing are NOT CITED in TFA. And therefore it is reasonable to conclude that they were not taken into account, and they were NOT used in their comparison.
My point was not directed towards the companies in question since I really don't care who's cheaper. I just hate faulty statistics and one-sided comparisons like those used in TFA. I recognize that there are legitimate statistics, they just are not used in this case, so however correct your logic may be, it has nothing to do with what I said.
Actually, dell IS overpriced before you factor in their "deals," which is what I said -- most people do get in on their marketing gimmick sales. Go look at their site and look at prices before their sale prices are factored in, then come and tell me I'm wrong.
And saying my assertions are baseless is ironic since in the next sentence you agree that the editors are in fact ignoring some important factors and bringing only certain information to the forefront. Thus, their statistics and lack of experience are used to "prove" their opinion and do nothing to debunk anything.
They compared to Dell and Sony -- both notoriously overpriced. Everyone knows Dell jacks up their prices and releases thousands of coupons to grab a larger range of profits. It's another piece of "news" designed to give/unbiased/ proof of the author's opinion by skewing statistics and using generally unqualified comparisons.
When I read the summary I thought, "Hey this sounds pretty useless, but maybe I just missed something." Then I read the article, and I'm still thinking, "Hey this sounds pretty useless."
What's really happening here is that the OP's joke was tremendously unentertaining, while the reply was a tremendously funny comment when the OP is taken seriously.
Whether or not this is rational or irrational fear-mongering is unimportant. Let's stop inciting fear in the public in either case. There are thousands of things that could go dreadfully wrong, but most of them cannot be prevented by the general public. Humanity will continue to prosper so long as we are not afraid to leave our homes and extend our long history of creative solutions to daunting problems. Have faith in humanity; we will make our own fate to the extent that we control it. Beyond that is anyone's guess and the New York Times is doing nothing to help.
34%... That tens column is frustrating though, I'll give you that much
So is the one's column it seems. It's okay, Pacman would have appreciated the boost to 66% anyways; he's always looking for more violence -- power pellets and ghosts don't always supply enough for the enraged yellow demon.
I should clarify that I played both sides, and both classes (among others). The claim that either side is over/under powered is complete bunk. About the only concern that I see as valid is the complaint that paladins are completely boring and passive to play ("Paladins are to gameplay as porn is to sex" sums that up nicely), and that doesn't impact their performance, so it isn't a balance issue.
Realize that I don't really care either way, but you seem to ignore the fact that a more fun to play class that benefits all will be played more than a boring to play class that benefits all. Therefore, you have more shamans proportional to paladins in active duty. Simply judging by your argument towards indifference that you have inadvertently favored one side.
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You think that's funny, you fucking stupid asshole-licking son of a bitch. Everybody hates you and your miserable attempt at humour. Die, die, die, bitch!
I assume you're not using the "Shut Down" button then.
Windows is shutting down...
[10 minutes later]
Windows is shutting down... (oh, and 9 minutes ago we ran into a problem closing down an app and have been waiting patiently for you to return instead of turning off.)
[30 minutes later]
Windows is shutting down... (Ahh... you went to sleep huh? Well, I'll be waiting like this in the morning! Night!)
That may be true, but you're ignoring the fact that insurance companies lump all teens together, therefore, the single teenager speeding behind the wheel is in the same batch as the teenager with 4 friends distracting the them more than a cell phone ever could. This is the reason they give the GPA bonuses -- more intelligent teenagers are less likely to be distracted, which is in part due to a decrease in social life (fewer passengers, less alcohol/drugs, etc) as GPA increases (statistical probability, not fact). Speaking as someone with a lot of insurance experience, I assure you it's not that simple.
And more to the point is that a lot of old people are driving _without_ insurance or with expired policies, because they cannot get their insurance renewed.
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The consumer reports you're citing are NOT CITED in TFA. And therefore it is reasonable to conclude that they were not taken into account, and they were NOT used in their comparison. My point was not directed towards the companies in question since I really don't care who's cheaper. I just hate faulty statistics and one-sided comparisons like those used in TFA. I recognize that there are legitimate statistics, they just are not used in this case, so however correct your logic may be, it has nothing to do with what I said.
Actually, dell IS overpriced before you factor in their "deals," which is what I said -- most people do get in on their marketing gimmick sales. Go look at their site and look at prices before their sale prices are factored in, then come and tell me I'm wrong. And saying my assertions are baseless is ironic since in the next sentence you agree that the editors are in fact ignoring some important factors and bringing only certain information to the forefront. Thus, their statistics and lack of experience are used to "prove" their opinion and do nothing to debunk anything.
They compared to Dell and Sony -- both notoriously overpriced. Everyone knows Dell jacks up their prices and releases thousands of coupons to grab a larger range of profits. It's another piece of "news" designed to give /unbiased/ proof of the author's opinion by skewing statistics and using generally unqualified comparisons.
With 100 men, it'd be pretty hard to dodge balls.
The machine is useless. The processes involved in its creation are not. I apologize for my lack of clarity.
When I read the summary I thought, "Hey this sounds pretty useless, but maybe I just missed something." Then I read the article, and I'm still thinking, "Hey this sounds pretty useless."
What's really happening here is that the OP's joke was tremendously unentertaining, while the reply was a tremendously funny comment when the OP is taken seriously.
Whether or not this is rational or irrational fear-mongering is unimportant. Let's stop inciting fear in the public in either case. There are thousands of things that could go dreadfully wrong, but most of them cannot be prevented by the general public. Humanity will continue to prosper so long as we are not afraid to leave our homes and extend our long history of creative solutions to daunting problems. Have faith in humanity; we will make our own fate to the extent that we control it. Beyond that is anyone's guess and the New York Times is doing nothing to help.
int violenceRating = Math.random()*51+50; No modern game is below 50%
It's okay. I was looking for the "Sad" modifier, but I couldn't find it.
34%... That tens column is frustrating though, I'll give you that much So is the one's column it seems. It's okay, Pacman would have appreciated the boost to 66% anyways; he's always looking for more violence -- power pellets and ghosts don't always supply enough for the enraged yellow demon.
So now we can find a use for half the posts on here by making them into art. Fantastic.
You're assuming media statistics are actually logical; they're designed to give 'convincing and unbiased' proof of the source's opinion.
I should clarify that I played both sides, and both classes (among others). The claim that either side is over/under powered is complete bunk. About the only concern that I see as valid is the complaint that paladins are completely boring and passive to play ("Paladins are to gameplay as porn is to sex" sums that up nicely), and that doesn't impact their performance, so it isn't a balance issue.
Realize that I don't really care either way, but you seem to ignore the fact that a more fun to play class that benefits all will be played more than a boring to play class that benefits all. Therefore, you have more shamans proportional to paladins in active duty. Simply judging by your argument towards indifference that you have inadvertently favored one side.
Not true, you're neglecting the PornRobots.
You think that's funny, you fucking stupid asshole-licking son of a bitch. Everybody hates you and your miserable attempt at humour. Die, die, die, bitch!
Someone needs a hug and counselling.
I think you mean lithium ion cannon.
Strings... of DNA, obviously.
So HtSxyGrl29 is a guy?
Just give her some of the enzyme. Voila.
Your data's safe. Not if the PATRIOT act has anything to say about it.
Actually, the real reason it was ineffective was because they put the executables in an article link.
I assume you're not using the "Shut Down" button then.
Windows is shutting down...
[10 minutes later]
Windows is shutting down... (oh, and 9 minutes ago we ran into a problem closing down an app and have been waiting patiently for you to return instead of turning off.)
[30 minutes later]
Windows is shutting down... (Ahh... you went to sleep huh? Well, I'll be waiting like this in the morning! Night!)
[7 hours later]
Windows is shutting down...
[reboot]
"There we go!"
Bzzzmmph
"DAMNIT!"
That may be true, but you're ignoring the fact that insurance companies lump all teens together, therefore, the single teenager speeding behind the wheel is in the same batch as the teenager with 4 friends distracting the them more than a cell phone ever could. This is the reason they give the GPA bonuses -- more intelligent teenagers are less likely to be distracted, which is in part due to a decrease in social life (fewer passengers, less alcohol/drugs, etc) as GPA increases (statistical probability, not fact). Speaking as someone with a lot of insurance experience, I assure you it's not that simple. And more to the point is that a lot of old people are driving _without_ insurance or with expired policies, because they cannot get their insurance renewed.