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Comment Re:We've seen this coming... (Score 1) 155

Maybe the demand was artificially driven by these omnibus must-carry cable deals. Now that the artificial demand can no longer be enforced the cost to produce needs to come down to reasonable levels that reflect the *actual* demand (e.g., I don't have to help pay some jock's multi-million dollar salary just because I want to watch shows on Syfy.)

Submission + - Microsoft backs down over "nasty trick" upgrade to Windows 10 (bbc.co.uk)

Raging Bool writes: Only 24 hours after angering many users with its so-called "nasty trick", MS has reversed its crazy decision to infuriate users by upgrading them to Windows 10 automatically.

From the BBC News article: "Microsoft has u-turned over changes it made to a pop-up encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 10.
Users were angry that clicking the cross to dismiss the box meant that they had agreed to the upgrade.
Based on "customer feedback", Microsoft said it would add another notification that provided customers with "an additional opportunity for cancelling the upgrade".
The pop-up design had been described as a "nasty trick". "

Comment I don't see why folks have an issue w/ this (Score 1) 187

If you use Facebook then you're basically posting to a public forum. If you're posting suicidal thoughts to the forum then you are likely reaching out for help whether you consciously realize it or not. This is basically an algorithmic way of identifying such behavior. Following up such flaggings with compassion from appropriate parties could keep someone from ending their life. I think it is a great idea.

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