The widespread use of QR codes appear to this writer, to be a backlash against corporate "branders" to jump on the WWW bandwagon to register and use WWW domains when they were first available in the mid-1990s.
In the name of "we're not going to make that mistake again," we now see these inane blots in inappropriate places, etc.
When malware distributors and crackers begin using QR codes to plant rootkits, worms, bots, keyloggers, and other little nasties in smart phones, which will likely spread to the networks in which they operate, perhaps the "me too" attitude regarding QRs will change to a more reasonable policy that balances risk against benefit.
Loading the content from any anonymous link into your browser, no matter what the platform, is always a bad idea.
Both are needed -- accuracy and trust -- which is another word for integrity of information in this context.
This is a fundamental problem with Wikipedia and other repositories with user contributed content.
Where is the guarantee that information already contained in Wikipedia has not been tainted by marketing, political, or other special interest spin?
It is for this reason that I prefer using an encyclopedia with an accredited editorial staff, and why Wiki and other "free" information sources containing information with questionable integrity.
In other words, I trust the information in Encyclopaedia Britannica, but I am skeptical of what I read on a Wikipedia page.
Perhaps I misunderstand but I'm working under the assumption that BART's mandate is to provide public transportation, and any effort BART makes to assure continued service to the public would serve that mandate. In my experience, the court of public opinion is a ruse to lend legitimacy to mob mentality. More often than not, the mob tramples the civil rights of an innocent majority of bystanders. It follows that this kind of "protest" is an attempt by an interested few to disrupt the day-to-day activities of the indifferent many. BART seems to clearly understand their business.
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Makes sense that Buckley signaled the Firing Line.
QR Codes and URLs
The widespread use of QR codes appear to this writer, to be a backlash against corporate "branders" to jump on the WWW bandwagon to register and use WWW domains when they were first available in the mid-1990s.
In the name of "we're not going to make that mistake again," we now see these inane blots in inappropriate places, etc.
When malware distributors and crackers begin using QR codes to plant rootkits, worms, bots, keyloggers, and other little nasties in smart phones, which will likely spread to the networks in which they operate, perhaps the "me too" attitude regarding QRs will change to a more reasonable policy that balances risk against benefit.
Loading the content from any anonymous link into your browser, no matter what the platform, is always a bad idea.
Vigilance
Today, we've witnessed a victory of democracy -- the voice of the people has been heard and acknowledged.
This bill has been tabled, but it will raise its ugly hydra-headed attack on the Constitution in the future.
Be vigilant.
Re: Accuracy and Integrity
Both are needed -- accuracy and trust -- which is another word for integrity of information in this context.
This is a fundamental problem with Wikipedia and other repositories with user contributed content.
Where is the guarantee that information already contained in Wikipedia has not been tainted by marketing, political, or other special interest spin?
It is for this reason that I prefer using an encyclopedia with an accredited editorial staff, and why Wiki and other "free" information sources containing information with questionable integrity.
In other words, I trust the information in Encyclopaedia Britannica, but I am skeptical of what I read on a Wikipedia page.
Scary
OMG!!! Can these ppl vote???
Provide transportation or serve as a meeting place?
Perhaps I misunderstand but I'm working under the assumption that BART's mandate is to provide public transportation, and any effort BART makes to assure continued service to the public would serve that mandate. In my experience, the court of public opinion is a ruse to lend legitimacy to mob mentality. More often than not, the mob tramples the civil rights of an innocent majority of bystanders. It follows that this kind of "protest" is an attempt by an interested few to disrupt the day-to-day activities of the indifferent many. BART seems to clearly understand their business.