That's what net neutrality is all about, and why it is so important.

Does anybody know whether or not it automatically monitors sleep quality.

Only problem with that is that there is an increasing number of people who are trying to make a living from the work they present online. Those people need a reputation, and an effective harasser can really hurt their ability to make a living. In this situation, "ignoring the troll" might be the worst thing to do.

Otherwise, I'd agree with you.

What's the energy cost to physically produce a bitcoin? Anybody know?

Energy is more than money. It is power--in all senses of the word.

You probably mean 'asymmetric,' but what the hell. Very good post.

Except this time the snark was perfectly delivered at the perfect target.

That "beyond the law" comment is outrageous. For that man, "too much privacy" is "beyond the law."

In Australia aren't the people allowed to know what their police force's "operational capability" is?

We have to fuck with the villagers in order to save them.

No doubt about it. X-Com is the greatest game ever created in the entire history of mankind. Even once I figured out how to win in the first turn it was still fun to play.

Next would be TOAW. It's the best war boardgame ever made. If it's been improved upon, please let me know.

I also loved Delta Force Land Warrior--until the cheaters destroyed it.

I'm "against" the tobacco industry, but I'm not a tobacco prohibitionist. Same as to marijuana.

On the other hand, I am against the methamphetamine industry and I am a methamphetamine prohibitionist.

Other drugs require more thought and /. isn't worth that.

Make a GardenBot that works, and you'll become a trillionaire.

I sure hope the hackers comply with HIPAA. They sure will be in a lot of trouble if they don't.

Rear view in your helmet visor would be awesome. Fucking radar off the back of the bike with software that could warn of a wobbly driver approaching from behind--priceless.