The Groove Tiger (profile), May 6th, 2013 @ 3:24pm
They should make their own list, call it the 707 list or whatever, "list of douchebag countries that have stupid lists used to manipulate other countries on behest of their corporate overlords." Make it one country long, and write "United States of America" on it.
The Groove Tiger (profile), May 6th, 2013 @ 10:01am
Re: Mike continually surprised that Rich corporatists are bad.
"can't or won't generalize"
Oh, so all this is about out_of_the_blue complaining that some aren't quick to stereotype others. This explains a lot. He can't accept that a blogger somewhere says "this rich guy is bad, that rich guy is bad", no, he won't shut up until it's "the Rich(TM) are bad! all of them! blarghablargha!"
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 30th, 2013 @ 8:42am
Re: Actually this could be good for employees!
1. Give employer password to Facebook.
2. Post instructions for bomb making in wall
3. Accuse employer of tampering with user's wall, and terrorist activities.
4. Fun!
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 29th, 2013 @ 8:39am
Re: Re: But MANY people ARE thriving in the current "permissions culture".
out_of_the_blue already admitted that he never reads any replies or responds to them, so it makes sense that he asked Mike but then didn't bother with reading any answer.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 26th, 2013 @ 2:20pm
Re: The real issue is employer dependence.
If you don't want to depend on an employer, you can be self-employed or become an employer yourself.
The latter two probably need more than skills, they need connections and/or capital. And even then, you can't have employers without employees, so for each employer, we probably would have at least 5 or so people that are employees.
I mean, it's not like every person that has had a criminal record can found his own company or do freelance work. I mean, if that's possible, then in theory every person in the world could be self-employed... but on average, they won't.
So you end up with a "caste" of permanently unemployed people anyway if something isn't fixed.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 26th, 2013 @ 8:11am
Re: Re: Why do artists steal?
The hilarious part is that the asshole manager demanded to read the lyrics before giving permission. Then demanded to see the full finished song before giving permission. Then refused permission.
Al hadn't even written the song yet. Basically, the son of a bitch forced him to do it in a hurry (or at all) before saying "NOPE".
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 26th, 2013 @ 8:08am
Re: Re: Why do artists steal?
Weird Al also released a Gaga parody for free on YouTube when he was told by her manager that he didn't have the permission. He KNEW he didn't need it, he was just being nice.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 25th, 2013 @ 7:39am
Re: Bring the British system to the US
Just to be sure, when people say "loser pays" they only mean the plaintiff, right? Being sued, then losing, then being forced to pay extra for the money spent suing you also seems like a recipe for abuse.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 23rd, 2013 @ 1:12pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: OP is an idiot
That and the fact that MMO doesn't have "analogies", they're simulations of real-world mechanics (items, ownership). It's a game, it's supposed to mimic those things.
Also, some MMO's allow you to steal someone else's sword. It's not any different than Bilbo stealing Gollum's ring: neither exists (could Tolkien have copied the ring? Yes). It's all make-believe.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 23rd, 2013 @ 7:32am
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Protections? Fun word there. Commonly associated with monopolies, anti-competitive and anti-globalization practices, mercantilism, and many other ways to harm the economy.
The Groove Tiger (profile), Apr 19th, 2013 @ 12:18pm
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"This is a perfectly sensible response to freeloading. And one the freeloaders brought upon themselves and the rest of the world. You're blaming the wrong guys."
Yes, it's the freeloaders fault. They were wearing those really short skirts, they were just asking for it.
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Re: Mike continually surprised that Rich corporatists are bad.
Oh, so all this is about out_of_the_blue complaining that some aren't quick to stereotype others. This explains a lot. He can't accept that a blogger somewhere says "this rich guy is bad, that rich guy is bad", no, he won't shut up until it's "the Rich(TM) are bad! all of them! blarghablargha!"
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I think DOOM is a pretty cool guy. Eh kills zombeis and doesnt afraid of anything.
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2. Post instructions for bomb making in wall
3. Accuse employer of tampering with user's wall, and terrorist activities.
4. Fun!
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Kudos, now you understand how it works.
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Re: The real issue is employer dependence.
The latter two probably need more than skills, they need connections and/or capital. And even then, you can't have employers without employees, so for each employer, we probably would have at least 5 or so people that are employees.
I mean, it's not like every person that has had a criminal record can found his own company or do freelance work. I mean, if that's possible, then in theory every person in the world could be self-employed... but on average, they won't.
So you end up with a "caste" of permanently unemployed people anyway if something isn't fixed.
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Re: Re: Why do artists steal?
Al hadn't even written the song yet. Basically, the son of a bitch forced him to do it in a hurry (or at all) before saying "NOPE".
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Also, some MMO's allow you to steal someone else's sword. It's not any different than Bilbo stealing Gollum's ring: neither exists (could Tolkien have copied the ring? Yes). It's all make-believe.
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Very fitting that you use it, yes.
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Yes, it's the freeloaders fault. They were wearing those really short skirts, they were just asking for it.