What self-respecting Slashdotter refers to himself as a "Slashdotter?"

We wanted to see "Spy Mistress." Not only technically more accurate, but much cooler on so many levels...

...what can be explained by incompetence.

Not every problem can or should be solved with a hammer, however. But the Carpentry Council, accustomed to meeting daily and driving nails into whatever was nearby, is getting antsy. Also, they have used only a fraction of their T&E budget, and that is *really* pissing them off.

No. But we do believe that if the only movies available to watch were those from Bollywood or the European film industry (sic) the global suicide rate would rise exponentially.

>>amirite

>>eejuts

...English...?

Right. Because how American companies, American content creators and American software developers interact with and upon the internet will have no effect on the internet for the rest of the world at all.

You are correct, but it is not for any lack of trying. That whole big "Sad Puppies" brouhaha that kicks up every year around the Hugo Awards is exactly about the attempt to turn science fiction into "message fiction" by refusing recognition to non-SJW writing in the genre. That said, it's nothing new. Marion Zimmer Bradley pioneered the field back in the 20th century with her "Oppressed Lesbian Telepaths of Darkover" books. But unlike her counterparts today, she was happy to coexist with others of a different world view.

He is from Brooklyn. How would he fit that tinfoil hat over his man-bun?

Helene Fritzon received a proposal which would create crimes of gross infringement under both copyright and trademark law, leading to sentences of up to six years in prison.

You can get a lot of political contributions from copyright holders; hardly any from murderers.

~Loyal

It isn't in society's interest to ensure that Damore has a job like it is for convicted felons. We often don't allow employers to ask convicts whether they've been convicted, because if the convicts can't find a job they may turn to stealing or murder for hire in order to support themselves. If Damore has to steal or murder to feed himself, then we can throw him in prison, and society is no worse off.

And it's not like embezzlers or murderers make for a threatening work environment. All co-workers and employers are as pleased as can be that they're supporting society's best interests. The most important thing is just for us to remain consistent.

~Loyal

The story does not read as the headline indicates.

Or so we have been told.

Y'know, I mock the Randians as much as the next free-thinker, but dammit if some of her screeds aren't proving a bit prescient.

We will reduce our total workforce to less than 50,000 people by the end of this year, from some 60,000 staff at the end of 2017.

That's outrageous! People really need to contact them and let them know what they think about this statement. It's not less than 50,000 people. It's fewer than 50,000 people.

~Loyal

Sometimes it starts with an orbital laser cannon achieving self-awareness, other times with snooty CAPTCHAs. But make no mistake, our moment is officially past...

...has officially devolved into self-parody. I suppose it was inevitable.