Please remember most of our news media outlets are owned by the entertainment companies. Should this be a surprise they're publishing the same misinformation?
What the hell, TSA! How dare you block liquids, improperly folded diapers, old lady's colostomy bags, and a 6 year old body but allow these electronic devices capable, according to the FCC, to interfere with electronic devices.
I'll never fly again with this blatant disregard to my safety.
I hate to agree with AT&T, but he's right to a point.
Look at competition: most impose data caps. Every single one has identical (or near) pricing tiers. Every single one includes hidden fees and charges for text messages.
Let's look at cable: same thing.
Look at entertainment: same thing.
I'm sure these are all "monopolistic" views, but the fact remains competition no longer exists. These companies thrive on testing the market on what it's willing to tolerate, then price accordingly.
Yes, back in the day, there was cell competition, but that's all been obliterated when there's only a few left in the market.
I wouldn't be surprised if these industries sit around and say to themselves, "Yeah, how about we all agree to raise our monthly fees by $10. Everyone on board? Good, Verizon, you start first, followed by T-Mobile. AT&T, you go last, again. Punishment for your old days and old ways."
There are times I believe a monopoly would serve customers better if only a single entity would be closely monitored for any wrong-doing, like the "only" search engine of the world: Google (which, as you can see, gets everyone upset over a small change to which no one gets... charged. Oh, the irony.)
At any rate, this guy's obviously making rhetoric, but it sure does get one to think which way would be better for consumers... if competition truly existed.
AdBlocker has this wonderful tool compliment: ElementBlocker. By using this, I can pretty much kill these modal popups and allow the page to continue as normal.
I thank the coders behind these tools every day, who make our internet experience enjoyable because others want to make it frustrating.
Ads and content are the same, huh. Yep, this is why people constantly complain against this "content". ;)
As I said: it's only content if people don't see it as an ad. :|
If I were to compare the real world with gaming, there's one inevitable fact: first, we "shot down" Jack Thompson. California "shot down" the law. Now, we've another "enemy" we gamers need to "shoot down".
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A
Unlimited life: unlocked
Unlimited ammo: unlocked
Because we're going to need it as these enemies just won't stop coming.
I've read comments and editorials online the next gen consoles are going to favor DTO content, and slowly phase out disk-based media altogether.
If this information proves to be true, I'm done with gaming. I'm pretty sick and tired of the "Fee you to death" approach developers are taking by trying to rip every last dollar from a gamer's wallet.
It's insulting, and since they wish to continue this path, well, I guess I'll show them what a lost sale truly looks like.
"But to lump all that together and claim that 80% of our mobile phone bills are due to corruption is a huge and exaggerated logical leap."
I can accept part of this being true, but I can't fathom some of it is not due to corruption, especially when it comes to the fact every one of these companies charge the same base price for phone access (price fixing) and two of the largest now impose data caps (more price fixing, price gouging).
I can forgive Verizon, just a little, as they actually show proof of doing something extra with the money, with their FIOS system, but those who are one it say the price doesn't reflect the offering, as it's much too high when compared to other services.
Worse, these companies are also in "bed" with cable companies, because I find it extremely difficult to believe AT&T's U-Verse has to start out with the same price as its competitors.
In the days of true competition, wasn't it reasonable to believe prices would come down? We saw this originally when these phone companies, more back in the day, were offering unlimited access for a lower price than what we see today.
Maybe "corruption" isn't proper here, but something's truly wrong with an industry where customers have no choice but "Get Screwed" or "Get Screwed with 4G, the Nation's Fastest Network".
It's one of the reasons I no longer carry a cellphone, or I should more accurately state it as "A two-year agreement which punishes me for using less than 2 hours a month to communicate."
I just recently canceled my Netflix subscription because of the fact it doesn't seem to be nothing more than a Hulu clone anymore. I signed up for the streaming service, but it's nothing but television shows, not movies.
But I'd like to point out something: "All this does is drive more people to piracy..."
This isn't true for me. Unlike most, I don't need Hollywood. It needs me. I've done without and it's their fault.
If Hollywood wants my money, they sure have a screwed up way of trying to get it. It truly is a shame they expect me to buy plastic disks, and in the internet age, is something I'm not doing ever again.
I'm sick of storing this crap. Sick of buying a title only to watch it a few times and then never watch it again.
Entertainment is disposable, just as the income is to view it.
It's a shame this is a multi-billion dollar industry, because it's that greed of keeping it this way that's making it difficult for everyone, especially those "2 million" who rely on my money to make their salary.
It's just a shame it's the other way around to the point Hollywood knows people need it more, because it's true. People whine and complain but they still don't go without, never realizing if they took a different action, they'd win the war.
This is just a waste of our time. If SCOTUS was to do anything of worth for the public, it would question every copyright law written after 1908 and realize they need to be abolished.
Copyright has never proven itself to be a protection since its inception but more than enough proof exists for its true purpose: to hinder.
I'm at a loss how anyone can defend these ridiculous laws with all the abuse surrounding them.
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Please remember most of our news media outlets are owned by the entertainment companies. Should this be a surprise they're publishing the same misinformation?
After all, they're the Masters of Misinformation.
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I wish today's programmers would learn how to code.
Then again, having others try their hand means things can't possibly get any worse.
RIP KISS (not the band, which is a problem if you thought "I wish I had his tongue").
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Instead of calling this the China Syndrome, anyone object to calling this wave of fear-mongering the Anonymous Syndrome?
I'm sure this group would be proud of such a titling of fear-mongering.
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What the hell, TSA! How dare you block liquids, improperly folded diapers, old lady's colostomy bags, and a 6 year old body but allow these electronic devices capable, according to the FCC, to interfere with electronic devices.
I'll never fly again with this blatant disregard to my safety.
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"But it's important that Apple not become the developer for the world. We need people to invent their own stuff." - Someone Needs Their Tie Loosened
What's more striking about this comment is Apple's also notorious for going after anyone who puts an apple in their logo.
Mother Nature must be rolling in the dough the licensing fee Apple pays her for the use of an apple logo.
Wait... billions in profit? I sit corrected. >:[
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Sorry about that. What I was trying to allude to is today's "competition" is effectively a monopoly run by several entities all doing the same thing.
Back in the day, I was under the impression competition was to make it so customers actually had a choice.
That's pretty much non-existent anymore.
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I hate to agree with AT&T, but he's right to a point.
Look at competition: most impose data caps. Every single one has identical (or near) pricing tiers. Every single one includes hidden fees and charges for text messages.
Let's look at cable: same thing.
Look at entertainment: same thing.
I'm sure these are all "monopolistic" views, but the fact remains competition no longer exists. These companies thrive on testing the market on what it's willing to tolerate, then price accordingly.
Yes, back in the day, there was cell competition, but that's all been obliterated when there's only a few left in the market.
I wouldn't be surprised if these industries sit around and say to themselves, "Yeah, how about we all agree to raise our monthly fees by $10. Everyone on board? Good, Verizon, you start first, followed by T-Mobile. AT&T, you go last, again. Punishment for your old days and old ways."
There are times I believe a monopoly would serve customers better if only a single entity would be closely monitored for any wrong-doing, like the "only" search engine of the world: Google (which, as you can see, gets everyone upset over a small change to which no one gets... charged. Oh, the irony.)
At any rate, this guy's obviously making rhetoric, but it sure does get one to think which way would be better for consumers... if competition truly existed.
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Pointless. Both of these ideas are protected under both copyright and patents.
Sure, build a new system, then get sued for using it, defending the system with taxpayer dollars.
Looking forward to this article's future guaranteed posting.
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AdBlocker has this wonderful tool compliment: ElementBlocker. By using this, I can pretty much kill these modal popups and allow the page to continue as normal.
I thank the coders behind these tools every day, who make our internet experience enjoyable because others want to make it frustrating.
Ads and content are the same, huh. Yep, this is why people constantly complain against this "content". ;)
As I said: it's only content if people don't see it as an ad. :|
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I would have been awesome if this article were titled with the useless EXCLUSIVE some sites believe is actually relevant.
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[citation needed]
Oh, come on. You knew someone was going to do it. ;)
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If I were to compare the real world with gaming, there's one inevitable fact: first, we "shot down" Jack Thompson. California "shot down" the law. Now, we've another "enemy" we gamers need to "shoot down".
↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A
Unlimited life: unlocked
Unlimited ammo: unlocked
Because we're going to need it as these enemies just won't stop coming.
(untitled comment)
I've read comments and editorials online the next gen consoles are going to favor DTO content, and slowly phase out disk-based media altogether.
If this information proves to be true, I'm done with gaming. I'm pretty sick and tired of the "Fee you to death" approach developers are taking by trying to rip every last dollar from a gamer's wallet.
It's insulting, and since they wish to continue this path, well, I guess I'll show them what a lost sale truly looks like.
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"But to lump all that together and claim that 80% of our mobile phone bills are due to corruption is a huge and exaggerated logical leap."
I can accept part of this being true, but I can't fathom some of it is not due to corruption, especially when it comes to the fact every one of these companies charge the same base price for phone access (price fixing) and two of the largest now impose data caps (more price fixing, price gouging).
I can forgive Verizon, just a little, as they actually show proof of doing something extra with the money, with their FIOS system, but those who are one it say the price doesn't reflect the offering, as it's much too high when compared to other services.
Worse, these companies are also in "bed" with cable companies, because I find it extremely difficult to believe AT&T's U-Verse has to start out with the same price as its competitors.
In the days of true competition, wasn't it reasonable to believe prices would come down? We saw this originally when these phone companies, more back in the day, were offering unlimited access for a lower price than what we see today.
Maybe "corruption" isn't proper here, but something's truly wrong with an industry where customers have no choice but "Get Screwed" or "Get Screwed with 4G, the Nation's Fastest Network".
It's one of the reasons I no longer carry a cellphone, or I should more accurately state it as "A two-year agreement which punishes me for using less than 2 hours a month to communicate."
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So, by your logic, because you have a dick, you are one?
Great. I'll keep this reference for the future.
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I just recently canceled my Netflix subscription because of the fact it doesn't seem to be nothing more than a Hulu clone anymore. I signed up for the streaming service, but it's nothing but television shows, not movies.
But I'd like to point out something: "All this does is drive more people to piracy..."
This isn't true for me. Unlike most, I don't need Hollywood. It needs me. I've done without and it's their fault.
If Hollywood wants my money, they sure have a screwed up way of trying to get it. It truly is a shame they expect me to buy plastic disks, and in the internet age, is something I'm not doing ever again.
I'm sick of storing this crap. Sick of buying a title only to watch it a few times and then never watch it again.
Entertainment is disposable, just as the income is to view it.
It's a shame this is a multi-billion dollar industry, because it's that greed of keeping it this way that's making it difficult for everyone, especially those "2 million" who rely on my money to make their salary.
It's just a shame it's the other way around to the point Hollywood knows people need it more, because it's true. People whine and complain but they still don't go without, never realizing if they took a different action, they'd win the war.
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As an American, I often wonder why our own industries allow the entertainment sector dictate what it can and can not do.
I'm glad countries are starting to realize this, because it's asinine.
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This is just a waste of our time. If SCOTUS was to do anything of worth for the public, it would question every copyright law written after 1908 and realize they need to be abolished.
Copyright has never proven itself to be a protection since its inception but more than enough proof exists for its true purpose: to hinder.
I'm at a loss how anyone can defend these ridiculous laws with all the abuse surrounding them.
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No mention of Winklevi?
The world's going to hell in a hand basket.
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I'd say the government was on drugs, but that would be too easy.