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Comment Re:Actually... (Score 1) 642

Since apparently you feel like being a dick... The very first words on that Wikipedia page say this:

In physics, an orbit is the gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space, for example the orbit of a planet around the center of a star system, such as the Solar System

Just like I said. And since you never gave a counter argument, that must mean you agree with me and/or are a troll. So I suppose that is it for this lovely conversation, have a fantastic day.

Comment Re:Actually... (Score 1) 642

No, you are still wrong. Earth orbits the Sun, however, the Sun is affected by the gravitational pull from the Earth, and is therefore also shifted slightly toward it. The gravitational effect of the smaller body is not included in the definition of orbit. It simply states:

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, esp. a periodic elliptical revolution.

You are really starting to look like a troll at this point, so maybe you should just call it a day, mate. If, however you are not trolling and simply misunderstanding, then please say so, I would be glad to help you understand.

Comment Re:Actually... (Score 1) 642

I'm not sure that holds up.

Why not? He never said anything about the barycenter, which would move anyway. The sun being the center of the solar system is correct, regardless of the precise orbits of the planets. They all orbit around the most massive object here, which is the sun. In other single star solar systems, it is the same way.

However, if we had a binary system, I would definitely be with you on this one, how would one determine the center of the solar system then? I suppose perhaps the barycenter of the two stars would be used in that instance, but I really have no idea.

Comment Re:"Lin equates the use of GG with a handshake at (Score 1) 116

Not sure where you are getting your data for DOTA 2, a player only has so many reports they can submit in a certain time frame. There have been plenty of times someone said they "Reported" me because I accidentally messed up on something, but no official action was taken. And only maybe two or three times has an action been taken against the dozen or so people I have reported.

So while the players do have "Power", that I guess could be "Abused", it is in no way ultimate or far-reaching. I rarely see trolls on DOTA anyway, like I said, I have reported maybe 12 people, out of what like... 800 games or so? I do not recall my numbers, sorry.

And as for CSGO, I have no idea what that is, so I cannot speak to it.

Comment Re:modular but never taken advantage of (Score 2) 62

Even if you never switch modules, the ability to personalize the hardware in your phone is amazing. Even if I never even take a module out, being able to have a phone with 3x battery size than all others, and a much more accurate GPS would be amazing. (I play Ingress a lot)

I believe another rudimentary idea was for a photographer to get a better camera module, and an extra storage module, that way they have a nice camera on them at all times in case they do not have their "real" equipment with them. Again, even if they never switch modules, just being able to have a phone built to fit your use case is astounding to me.

Comment Re:Still sounds like vaporware to me (Score 2) 62

Actually, that has been one of the major roadblocks. Figuring out a strong method of locking the modules in is a great step forward. I could be remembering incorrectly, but I believe they were going to make it so you would run an app on your phone to "unlock" the module(s) so you could remove/replace them, then "lock" them back when you were done.

I am very excited for this technology, just like I was for the original Android G1 on T-Mobile. I am sure it will be a little iffy at times, much like the G1 was, but it will find its place, and become quite a hit, I expect.

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