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Comment Re:We should use the DMCA (Score 1) 234

True, but if the transmission is encrypted, wouldn't that be in violation of the DMCA?

If so the government owes a lot of people a ton of money (even for single offenses) if they are decrypting anything. There is implicit copyright to most everything we say/write (at least there is for anything of consequential complexity or value).

In fact, per Wikipedia: (The DMCA) It also criminalizes the act of circumventing an access control, whether or not there is actual infringement of copyright itself.

Encryption is an "access control".

Class action lawsuit anyone???

Submission + - Addressing the Bennett Haselton Situation

turp182 writes: I am sorry this is as long as a Bennett post, I strive to be both clear and concise (with one anecdote).

First, I have to assume Bennett is paid by Dice to write inane postings, and then automatically moved to the front page. I commented on his last submission yesterday: http://slashdot.org/comments.p... , and he even responded asking to be fed (the hidden comment, he likes cheese). He wants the attention.

He appears to basically be an attention whore. I don’t use whore in a derogatory way (for him maybe), but he seems to be on every street corner on Slashdot. In the past I’ve used a Vegas concierge to procure untoward services from a woman for a bachelor party and it was unassuming and not in your face (except in the room of course, thank goodness it didn’t descend into Very Bad Things).

Further, he’s done some respectable things, per his Wikipedia page, regarding First Amendment rights. But all of that is obviously in the past given his propensity to post to Slashdot (and get to the front page a lot, what’s up with that?). It feels like Slashdot is his day job.

I mean him no harm, I just wish that Slashdot was no longer his blog.

He is a scourge upon us, lowering the bar, I fear we may have to have James Cameron dive in his submersible to raise the bar again (South Park reference, great episode).

So how can we deal with this menace? Here are some recommended guidelines.

First, I would recommend many “first post” and “can I subscribe to your newsletter” responses to any Bennett front page article (maybe even “How would a Beowulf Cluster of Bennet handle this”). Do not comment on the submission, just unrelated posts. Post tons of them; thousands if possible (let’s break posting records people!). Let them have the page views, but show how much we care.

As well, when viewing Firehose, check the submitter, and try not to promote his postings.

I will point out that his Wikipedia page actually draws out his success posting to Slashdot:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B...
Quote: Haselton is a frequent contributor to Slashdot, where he posts long-form essays rather than short text summaries of current events, a distinction from other contributors that frequently creates controversy.

Anyway, I would never suggest such things, but I would mention that his Wikipedia entry could be updated, maybe to add that his posts are universally loathed on Slashdot.

There seem to be forces at hand that are actively diminishing the quality of Slashdot. Can we do a “beta” smack down on an obviously corporate promoted Bennett? I think we can, and it can be fun!!!!

And big-ups to dnebing for creating a MoveOn.org petition against his postings, awesome:
http://petitions.moveon.org/si...

Comment Phineas and Ferb (Score 1) 584

For the record, my 4 year old son wants to be a pirate (of Jake and the Neverland Pirates ilk). And his twin sister does like princesses.

Not to promote TV, but check out Phineas and Ferb. Very science oriented and both my kids love it (as do my wife and I, Ferb TV was the best episode in my opinion). It's on Netflix streaming. It's a clever show, with some depth that parents can appreciate (how are the kids related?).

I have watched it without the kids...

Comment Re:Standards (Score 1) 334

Fantastic link.

They have 2.36GB of data on me.

At least this is reassuring...

"It may take some time before it is ready to download. Don't worry, we'll email you when it's ready."

I'm not sure how to respond, as well as process the data load.

Comment Re:Here we go again (Score 1) 496

I didn't look it up, but what does SJW refer to?

Is it:
Supreme Justified Warlord (North Korea?)
Single Jawa Warrior (lots of violence thus far, obvious points for the Star Wars reference)
Simple Java and Water (something nasty from Starbucks no doubt)
Satirical Japanese Wonton (because they are Chinese?)
Simple Jabbering Wording (I believe I'm close)
Satan Just Wins (I'm an atheist but I can appreciate this)
Sabbath Just Went (that's the 8th day no one ever talks about, stuck on religion)
Sabbatical Journey Wonderment (a satisfying time off work)

Seriously, WTF (With Thoughtful Formations of course).

Comment Re:Booyah! (Score 1) 247

Wish I had mod points, the image of the wicker shopping basket is priceless (as is the small moon in the previous photo).

Anyway, I need to continue to review the evidence, and get some dinner ready for my kids (I know for a fact that they aren't fake).

Comment Sample letter for those that voted against it (Score 0) 445

Could you explain why you voted against the USA Freedom Act as well as why your vote isn’t in direct contradiction to your Oath of Office to uphold the Constitution of the United States, and in this case, the 4th Amendment to the Constitution?

I would also be interested in your views regarding when liberty should be sacrificed for security.

Do you believe that any of our actions in the Middle East or elsewhere have increased threat levels against the United States of America? If so, should we consider the consequences of such actions abroad in terms of having to diminish liberties at home to preserve security?

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