ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha; it's over
is the 'k st' area suitable for heavy industry? can we beg Bill Gates and Google to buy it up and encourage industry to put some union jobs there (free beer and public transportation from 1700 to 0300 on fri & sat!?!)? wouldn't that be awesome?
they could offer dibs on the choice positions to out of work lobbyists. you know, something they're actually qualified for (and, if you think like me, their karma _probably_ says they deserve) like bumper installing for one of those people who drive the cars off the line
this is so much faster than i ever dreamed possible
If he really wants to pretend his kid doesn't live in the same world we do then keeping her off myFacebookSpace (or whatever) is easy if you use my patented process
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I don't like that, please stop going there."
Child: (crickets)
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I told you last week, no myFaceBookSpace and I wasn't kidding: STOP NOW"
Child: (crickets)
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I told you no myFaceBookPage and you ignored me - you've earned yourself a spanking"
Child: suddenly begins listening (or at least hiding it better)
I'll even give him a free license to use my method if he asks nicely and kisses my pinky ring.
>>"But it's not clear how the trend of diminishing status for teaching professionals can be reversed."
OR
"But it's not clear how the trend of giving a shit about the 'status' of your profession can be reversed. Status among peers - sure, whatever floats your boat (or bank account)
I know, some businesses are all about status (like Floor64) - but that's a choice.
motivations are always suspect to me (esp Samsung) - just look at the changes they made to their laws for Disney.
But this is awesome news - they already make great hardware and now I feel a lot safer buying it .... as I now feel safer assuming won't be 'upgraded' the Sony way.
Let them come to my kids school - I'd actually welcome it.
Keep saying things that make no sense and assume kids stupid, that's the way to get through to them it seems.
You give your spiel and we'll have a talk - but it'll probably be a lot of "Dad - you won't believe what these people were trying to sell us today!"
I'm sorry, but to me copyright (and patents) are morally indefensible (and repugnant) - that's the way I present it.
My kids directly know two people who have recording studios in their homes - and have seen the entire process from recording to mixing to 'pressing disks' (go ahead - tell them how awful you think it is - they can spot an opinion from a mile away)
They'd probably think trotting out all those people and saying they "need to be paid" was funny - just like when I had a field trip in 4th grade (I'm 39 now) to see the only business in town that used a "mainframe" and sparring with the (rather old) lady who 'ran' it. She insisted all the pins and cards and people (and noise) was necessary to print their forms and track their stuff. I tried to explain that I could write several small programs to do most of that for her in my spare time on my Commodore 64 - and if I could do that then those shiny new apple 2's (or whatever was out at the time ... PC Jr's maybe?) with a professional programmer doing the coding was exactly what she needed to be looking into.
I learned what an "incredulous look" was that day - and I picture her every time I hear the 'copyright' lobby babble.
She should be in jail for corruption, PERIOD (so should everyone else who does this)
Why doesn't the law say (basically) "If a moron in a hurry would consider it corruption it is [end of legal jargon]"
How does one go about starting to fix this crap? Who can I vote for who isn't looking forward to benefiting from the setup (and stands a snowballs chance in hell)?
damnit, this is getting really old (and quite demoralizing)
>>"Total sales by debut artists in the global top 50 album chart in 2010 were just one quarter of the level they achieved in 2003"
I think it is!
My children (are being/will be) taught trademark is a tolerable restriction on free speech and how to use a VPN until we fix things. Your free to try and change their minds.
Trade schools are a nice option for the working adult.
At first I thought it was cool, I felt like I was missing something - so I subscribed (years ago).
Then it began to 'feel' different (I'm not sure how else to express the vibe) and I looked elsewhere (for many years)
More recently the "I'm missing something" vibe returned, so I added them to my RSS reader and I was seriously considering a print sub (not that I'd always read it .. just to support them) then the IPad app mania (seriously??) kinda cooled me a little - now this (I had the exact same impressions of their motives)
Forget it, they're as clueless as (insert old media company name here). I wonder if the "missing something" vibe was some sort of marketing ploy that they have down pat? (feeling gamed is icky)
Kinda like my XM sub. - they feel SOOO "old school" that it pains me to give them my money but I LOVE hockey, and they have a channel named "Home Ice" that is pretty awesome ... but do you really want me to (secretly, kinda) loathe you?
It's the BAR (or whatever that's called over there)
Why do we let these people regulate themselves?
These types of tactics (bankrupting - or at the very least, ongoing, systemic, harassment) have been admitted to in hushed tones for so long it's developed into a tornado. Add to that the shameful behavior on the criminal side of things when an election is near and you have a profession that is simply broken (as in - 'the sink goes too' broken).
We all already know it, now let's get to fixing it.
>"there are works though, especially those involving large investment, like motion pictures that do need the ability to secure financing through the asset of copyright and to go into court to stop massive unauthorized copying."
Explicit language limiting that protection to commercial use would probably interest me but I don't know if I could even go for that.
The system has been abused so badly for so long I don't know if it's continued existence can be justified in any form.
I'll put it like I would to my children:
"Prove your responsible enough and I'll consider it"
And don't forget past [bad] behavior needs to be punished as a deterrent to future [bad] behavior.
Which, I guess, necessitates at least a short (predefined) period without it, right?
>> "That seems to be the claim some administrators are making, saying that if it influences activities at the school, then the school can discipline the students."
Wouldn't tired students also (e?a?)ffect "activities at the school"
"Go home son - you are suspended for a week. This is the THIRD time I've demanded you get more sleep!"
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ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha; it's over
is the 'k st' area suitable for heavy industry? can we beg Bill Gates and Google to buy it up and encourage industry to put some union jobs there (free beer and public transportation from 1700 to 0300 on fri & sat!?!)? wouldn't that be awesome?
they could offer dibs on the choice positions to out of work lobbyists. you know, something they're actually qualified for (and, if you think like me, their karma _probably_ says they deserve) like bumper installing for one of those people who drive the cars off the line
this is so much faster than i ever dreamed possible
last thing - thanks Poland.
(yea, it's _always_ 1/2 full ...)
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thanks Mike, I've seen (& enjoyed) probably 35k+ of them
What?
If he really wants to pretend his kid doesn't live in the same world we do then keeping her off myFacebookSpace (or whatever) is easy if you use my patented process
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I don't like that, please stop going there."
Child: (crickets)
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I told you last week, no myFaceBookSpace and I wasn't kidding: STOP NOW"
Child: (crickets)
Me (or properly licensed parent): "I told you no myFaceBookPage and you ignored me - you've earned yourself a spanking"
Child: suddenly begins listening (or at least hiding it better)
I'll even give him a free license to use my method if he asks nicely and kisses my pinky ring.
(untitled comment)
(think Rockey & Bullwinkle)
>>"But it's not clear how the trend of diminishing status for teaching professionals can be reversed."
OR
"But it's not clear how the trend of giving a shit about the 'status' of your profession can be reversed. Status among peers - sure, whatever floats your boat (or bank account)
I know, some businesses are all about status (like Floor64) - but that's a choice.
Korean companies ..
motivations are always suspect to me (esp Samsung) - just look at the changes they made to their laws for Disney.
But this is awesome news - they already make great hardware and now I feel a lot safer buying it .... as I now feel safer assuming won't be 'upgraded' the Sony way.
Big freakin deal
Let them come to my kids school - I'd actually welcome it.
Keep saying things that make no sense and assume kids stupid, that's the way to get through to them it seems.
You give your spiel and we'll have a talk - but it'll probably be a lot of "Dad - you won't believe what these people were trying to sell us today!"
I'm sorry, but to me copyright (and patents) are morally indefensible (and repugnant) - that's the way I present it.
My kids directly know two people who have recording studios in their homes - and have seen the entire process from recording to mixing to 'pressing disks' (go ahead - tell them how awful you think it is - they can spot an opinion from a mile away)
They'd probably think trotting out all those people and saying they "need to be paid" was funny - just like when I had a field trip in 4th grade (I'm 39 now) to see the only business in town that used a "mainframe" and sparring with the (rather old) lady who 'ran' it. She insisted all the pins and cards and people (and noise) was necessary to print their forms and track their stuff. I tried to explain that I could write several small programs to do most of that for her in my spare time on my Commodore 64 - and if I could do that then those shiny new apple 2's (or whatever was out at the time ... PC Jr's maybe?) with a professional programmer doing the coding was exactly what she needed to be looking into.
I learned what an "incredulous look" was that day - and I picture her every time I hear the 'copyright' lobby babble.
what he said
>>"Honestly, Anthony, your industry can't fail fast enough."
amen
Sickening
She should be in jail for corruption, PERIOD (so should everyone else who does this)
Why doesn't the law say (basically) "If a moron in a hurry would consider it corruption it is [end of legal jargon]"
How does one go about starting to fix this crap? Who can I vote for who isn't looking forward to benefiting from the setup (and stands a snowballs chance in hell)?
damnit, this is getting really old (and quite demoralizing)
god help us
none
Thanks Mike
Disgusted American
I feel the need to ask this question once again:
My children are 6 and 2; why on earth should I teach them voting is important?
At this point they will be taught how to pay proper attention.
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>>"Everyone builds off the works of those who came before them. This is a good thing, rather than something to be punished."
amen
Is this the world
... telling an industry to go to hell?
>>"Total sales by debut artists in the global top 50 album chart in 2010 were just one quarter of the level they achieved in 2003"
I think it is!
My children (are being/will be) taught trademark is a tolerable restriction on free speech and how to use a VPN until we fix things. Your free to try and change their minds.
Trade schools are a nice option for the working adult.
Someone explain
Why I should teach my kids to vote when it's just not true?
I think I may teach them to get rich and buy whatever laws & regulations they desire. I can show them lots of examples - left, right and center
I'm not kidding folks.
Wired is a confusing pub
At first I thought it was cool, I felt like I was missing something - so I subscribed (years ago).
Then it began to 'feel' different (I'm not sure how else to express the vibe) and I looked elsewhere (for many years)
More recently the "I'm missing something" vibe returned, so I added them to my RSS reader and I was seriously considering a print sub (not that I'd always read it .. just to support them) then the IPad app mania (seriously??) kinda cooled me a little - now this (I had the exact same impressions of their motives)
Forget it, they're as clueless as (insert old media company name here). I wonder if the "missing something" vibe was some sort of marketing ploy that they have down pat? (feeling gamed is icky)
Kinda like my XM sub. - they feel SOOO "old school" that it pains me to give them my money but I LOVE hockey, and they have a channel named "Home Ice" that is pretty awesome ... but do you really want me to (secretly, kinda) loathe you?
It's not the entertainment industry
It's the BAR (or whatever that's called over there)
Why do we let these people regulate themselves?
These types of tactics (bankrupting - or at the very least, ongoing, systemic, harassment) have been admitted to in hushed tones for so long it's developed into a tornado. Add to that the shameful behavior on the criminal side of things when an election is near and you have a profession that is simply broken (as in - 'the sink goes too' broken).
We all already know it, now let's get to fixing it.
Sad
Mike said:
>> ... "and how it's reacted to its own blogger talking about the story is impressive."
It is truly impressive - while also being a sad commentary on the 'news' industry.
I have not been convinced
>"there are works though, especially those involving large investment, like motion pictures that do need the ability to secure financing through the asset of copyright and to go into court to stop massive unauthorized copying."
Explicit language limiting that protection to commercial use would probably interest me but I don't know if I could even go for that.
The system has been abused so badly for so long I don't know if it's continued existence can be justified in any form.
I'll put it like I would to my children:
"Prove your responsible enough and I'll consider it"
And don't forget past [bad] behavior needs to be punished as a deterrent to future [bad] behavior.
Which, I guess, necessitates at least a short (predefined) period without it, right?
Outstanding
Finding gems like that (and pretty often) is why I've been here just about every day for years.
And I really like the idea in the 8.3 post.
And ban those darn cell phones in cars too!
>> "That seems to be the claim some administrators are making, saying that if it influences activities at the school, then the school can discipline the students."
Wouldn't tired students also (e?a?)ffect "activities at the school"
"Go home son - you are suspended for a week. This is the THIRD time I've demanded you get more sleep!"