On the assumption that this is really a problem (an assumption that I would not automatically make), I think there is actually a better solution. The algorythm that an elevator operates on is often referred to as 'elevator seeking' (although I think this term came from r/w head movements on disk arrays).
Current logic:
Suppose that I get on on the first floor and press 10.
Then the elevator stops on the 2nd floor, new passenger enters and presses 3.
The elevator stops at 3 before proceeding on to 10.
Now revise the logic:
Suppose that I get on (first) on the first floor and press 10.
Then the elevator stops on the 2nd floor, new passenger enters and presses 3.
The elevator proceeds up to 10 since my request was the first request, then goes back down to stop at 3.
I am, of course, suggesting this a bit tongue in cheek. The current elevator seeking logic works because its more efficient. However, it does favor the passenger with the shortest journey, at the detriment of passengers with the longest. (just like socialism here in europe)
But back to the subject at hand, rather than subjecting someone to scorn, if they were instead subjected to inconvenience (and knew so beforehand) then the logical course of action would be to take the stairs in the first place.
As a TD follower of several years, I've found its informative and balanced. I consider myself fortunate to live in a society that tolerates and mostly encourages such a level of discussion, and that's still the most amazing aspect of all this. Don't change a thing!
I'm afraid I disagree on this one. If Apple didn't take the heavy handed approach to app approval, then you could make a case for absolving them of responsibility in this. However, I think they are in it up to their eyeballs having put their stamp of approval on these invasive apps. I believe Android would have a stronger case for being absolved of liability because of their 'you choose' approach.
Perhaps I'm not quite as trusting of companies mining my data in a way that I don't have oversight on, and I think I still prefer an 'opt-in' choice rather than 'opt-out', and I personally have found Apple's attitude a bit too invasive to make me comfortable. Granted, their corporate policy is their choice, by my choice not to agree with it is mine.
The really serious issue will be whether this will include banking transaction messages. Assuming, just like every other attempt at secure encryption (or DRM, etc), this will be hacked in about 5 nanoseconds. Then, if financial transactions also have a backdoor, then the 2008 banking crisis will seem like an insignificant blip on the radar when the entire global financial transaction messaging system becomes vulnerable to hackers.
Along with the announcement today of the Obama administration's plans to force a massive change on the core fabric of the internet itself (mandating a 'back door' in all web based communications) this is yet another indication where we are all headed. I was at first concerned when Dubai and Saudi Arabia announced plans to block Blackberry traffic unless they were given a way of eavesdropping on every email. Sure, you would expect that from regimes where individual liberties are subjective at best. But now, it looks like this is the new norm for all of us. Depressing.
...or buggy whip manufacturers. Lets just get rid of cars and bring back the horse. Surely the car has caused massive disruption to some 'special' segment that needs protection.
Infact, lets just outlaw progress and invention itself.
I'm afraid I don't see the logic in this suggestion. This would be comparable to early automotive manufactures being required to build cars that drive no faster that horses. Should every gallon of petrol (US gasoline) be taxed to support the buggy whip industry? Perhaps every car driver should have been required to keep a buggy whip (and a bale of hay) in his car for the first year of ownership? I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me.
There is an even bigger flaw in his argument: Here in the UK, the BBC is not our only media source. In fact, there are so many cable channels and newspapers that they are all fighting over the same consumer that the BBC does only a mediocre job in serving. Further, the model that force-funds the BBC is one that is commonly recognised as being unsustainable. Throw in some recent scandals that the BBC has managed, notably that about 80 of their top managers make more money than the Prime Minister, and you begin to see the forming of an inevitable unwinding of this structure. Where is Larry's logic in recommending a system that is failing elsewhere?
Total agree with this sentiment. As the theme of this blog in all about trying new business models, I believe everyone has the right to try something new. As for the value that scalpers add to the ecosystem, I have my doubts. All they seem to do is pervert the scarcity of a product and make their profit on that, yet add no value. Ticketmaster may not be the most admired business, but if they are going to limit the rip-off factor with this change, I, for one, may even be tempted to buy a ticket from them. The frustration I've had in the past has kept me away from buying tickets for such over-hyped events for more than decade, and I'll bet a lot of people stay away for the same reason.
All SOPA, all of the time
Could you please introduce a SOPA filter on this blog??
Better solution
I know: I will patent the "streamlining of patent approvals" as a business model and then not allow the patent office to use it.
A better solution
On the assumption that this is really a problem (an assumption that I would not automatically make), I think there is actually a better solution. The algorythm that an elevator operates on is often referred to as 'elevator seeking' (although I think this term came from r/w head movements on disk arrays).
Current logic:
Suppose that I get on on the first floor and press 10.
Then the elevator stops on the 2nd floor, new passenger enters and presses 3.
The elevator stops at 3 before proceeding on to 10.
Now revise the logic:
Suppose that I get on (first) on the first floor and press 10.
Then the elevator stops on the 2nd floor, new passenger enters and presses 3.
The elevator proceeds up to 10 since my request was the first request, then goes back down to stop at 3.
I am, of course, suggesting this a bit tongue in cheek. The current elevator seeking logic works because its more efficient. However, it does favor the passenger with the shortest journey, at the detriment of passengers with the longest. (just like socialism here in europe)
But back to the subject at hand, rather than subjecting someone to scorn, if they were instead subjected to inconvenience (and knew so beforehand) then the logical course of action would be to take the stairs in the first place.
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As a TD follower of several years, I've found its informative and balanced. I consider myself fortunate to live in a society that tolerates and mostly encourages such a level of discussion, and that's still the most amazing aspect of all this. Don't change a thing!
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I'm afraid I disagree on this one. If Apple didn't take the heavy handed approach to app approval, then you could make a case for absolving them of responsibility in this. However, I think they are in it up to their eyeballs having put their stamp of approval on these invasive apps. I believe Android would have a stronger case for being absolved of liability because of their 'you choose' approach.
Perhaps I'm not quite as trusting of companies mining my data in a way that I don't have oversight on, and I think I still prefer an 'opt-in' choice rather than 'opt-out', and I personally have found Apple's attitude a bit too invasive to make me comfortable. Granted, their corporate policy is their choice, by my choice not to agree with it is mine.
(untitled comment)
The really serious issue will be whether this will include banking transaction messages. Assuming, just like every other attempt at secure encryption (or DRM, etc), this will be hacked in about 5 nanoseconds. Then, if financial transactions also have a backdoor, then the 2008 banking crisis will seem like an insignificant blip on the radar when the entire global financial transaction messaging system becomes vulnerable to hackers.
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Along with the announcement today of the Obama administration's plans to force a massive change on the core fabric of the internet itself (mandating a 'back door' in all web based communications) this is yet another indication where we are all headed. I was at first concerned when Dubai and Saudi Arabia announced plans to block Blackberry traffic unless they were given a way of eavesdropping on every email. Sure, you would expect that from regimes where individual liberties are subjective at best. But now, it looks like this is the new norm for all of us. Depressing.
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...or buggy whip manufacturers. Lets just get rid of cars and bring back the horse. Surely the car has caused massive disruption to some 'special' segment that needs protection.
Infact, lets just outlaw progress and invention itself.
Re: aggregators enriched, newspapers in decline
I'm afraid I don't see the logic in this suggestion. This would be comparable to early automotive manufactures being required to build cars that drive no faster that horses. Should every gallon of petrol (US gasoline) be taxed to support the buggy whip industry? Perhaps every car driver should have been required to keep a buggy whip (and a bale of hay) in his car for the first year of ownership? I'm sorry, but this makes no sense to me.
(untitled comment)
There is an even bigger flaw in his argument: Here in the UK, the BBC is not our only media source. In fact, there are so many cable channels and newspapers that they are all fighting over the same consumer that the BBC does only a mediocre job in serving. Further, the model that force-funds the BBC is one that is commonly recognised as being unsustainable. Throw in some recent scandals that the BBC has managed, notably that about 80 of their top managers make more money than the Prime Minister, and you begin to see the forming of an inevitable unwinding of this structure. Where is Larry's logic in recommending a system that is failing elsewhere?
Re: Bring it on!
Total agree with this sentiment. As the theme of this blog in all about trying new business models, I believe everyone has the right to try something new. As for the value that scalpers add to the ecosystem, I have my doubts. All they seem to do is pervert the scarcity of a product and make their profit on that, yet add no value. Ticketmaster may not be the most admired business, but if they are going to limit the rip-off factor with this change, I, for one, may even be tempted to buy a ticket from them. The frustration I've had in the past has kept me away from buying tickets for such over-hyped events for more than decade, and I'll bet a lot of people stay away for the same reason.