Comment Re:Meet the new boss (Score 1) 338
I am not sure NDAA 2012 is that "subtle".
Comment Re:GoDaddy Reversal (Score 1) 197
It's worse than that, even: Go Daddy even publicly still supports SOPA!
It's an post from October, but it's still up, un-edited, so I can only conclude that, when Jones says
That myopic view has never been shared by Go Daddy.
In our view, Internet policy should strive to balance the sometimes competing goals of the global free flow of information (which is clearly critical to U.S. businesses), with enforcement of the rule of law. We don't see those competing goals as mutually exclusive, but rather, complimentary. In fact, that balance is essential to a flourishing, yet safe, Internet.
it's still valid Go Daddy policy.
Comment Re:Meet the new boss (Score 1) 338
Between this, Indefinite Detention, and SOPA, I am really struggling to recognize America this month.
Don't forget the torture.
What's indefinite detention without a bit of torture to spice it up?
Submission + - Go Daddy still officially supports SOPA. (rudysyndrome.com)
blind biker writes: Much has been said in the previous few days of Go Daddy's support for the SOPA and PIPA bills. Go Daddy has helped draft SOPA, but reacting to a boycott campaign initiated from a Reddit post, the reviled registrar decided to engage in a half-hearted PR move to stop the exodus.
Many have warned that Go Daddy hasn't truly changed stance, only that they will hide their true intentions from the public view from now on. Well, it turns out Go Daddy's general counsel and corporate secretary (who helped draft SOPA) still throws the company's weight firmly behind the bill. In her blog post, Christine Jones signs in her official figure of Go Daddy representative, and states:
In our view, Internet policy should strive to balance the sometimes competing goals of the global free flow of information (which is clearly critical to U.S. businesses), with enforcement of the rule of law. We don't see those competing goals as mutually exclusive, but rather, complimentary. In fact, that balance is essential to a flourishing, yet safe, Internet.
As you can see, there is absolutely no reason not to take part in the Dump Go Daddy Day by moving your domains to an anti-SOPA registrar. Here is an easy, step-by-step illustrated guide on how to move your domains out of Go Daddy.
Comment Re:Direct your zeal appropriately (Score 2) 419
"we fired N-Control as a client about 8 months ago due to constant shipping delays (which we had to deal with) and their association with Paul Cristoforo who is a street thug masquerading as a self proclaimed "Marketing Professional". This guy is a complete fool and somehow strong armed his way into working with the company so we walked away. I am not surprised in the slightest bit by what's going on right now. In fact, we told the owners of the company on many occasions that this would eventually happen."
So the zeal is well directed at the "manufacturers" (actually, branders only, since the controller is manufactured by a contractor in China) of the controller.
Comment Re:Direct your zeal appropriately (Score 1) 419
The manufacturer decided to hire Paul in spite of being warned about him.
Comment Re:Wow. (Score 1) 419
I thought the customer showed an almost infinite amount of patience. He came off as a class act. As did Penny Arcade, to be honest.
Yeah, that Paul guy seems like the only douchebag in this whole accident.
Comment Re:Sounds like a Sociopath (Score 1) 419
You can bold up the first point as well. His repeated, open threats are against the law.
Comment Re:I almost feel sorry for the PR Guy (Score 2) 419
I stopped feeling any remorse when the guy started making threats. Fuck him.
Comment Re:Sounds like a Sociopath (Score 1) 419
I read the reddit post.
Only a psychopath can lie so impudently and so copiously. Also, only a psychopath can use threats (mostly based on lies) so fearlessly of consequences.
This person is the archetype of the Wall Street success.
Amazon Patents Deducing Religion From Gift Wrap 164
theodp writes "If you're the giver or recipient of presents gift-wrapped by Amazon, you may want to take a gander at U.S. Patent No. 8,060,463, granted to Amazon last month for Mining of User Event Data to Identify Users with Common Interests. Among other things, Amazon explains the invention can be used to identify recipients of gifts as Christian or Jewish based on wrapping paper. From the patent: 'The gift wrap used by such other users when purchasing gifts for this user, such as when the gift wrap evidences the user's religion (in the case of Christmas or Hanukkah gift wrap, for example.)'"
Comment GoDaddy did *not* reverse position (Score 5, Informative) 180
They said they will simply take a less forward stance (less openly pro-SOPA). They definitely did not change course.
Comment Re:So it must be time (Score 1) 353
Same here. I really like NameCheap, so far.
Indeed, the geeks have spoken.
Comment Fuck GoDaddy - switch anyway. (Score 4, Insightful) 330
Don't let laziness prevent you from doing the right thing. In the long run, most of the anti-SOPA registrars offer even cheaper services, so it makes sense even financially, if your ethical sense is underdeveloped.
Comment Re:Great! (Score 1) 349
I think the solution is simple and science-based, but not sure if it will be implemented - because those who have the power now, will never allow for such to be implemented or even mentioned in the media: just filter out psychopaths. There are tests that can catch them, for instance by checking for their lack of fear of impending incident (they don't blink), their complete lack of remorse and ability to lie. Psychopaths are power-hungry and are the people that should NEVER be let close to power. Filter them out, and your will have a working democracy.
