I don't understand how they can defend that position. Yeah, it's their job and they might be very proud of their work, but they can't be that dumb. They're not dumb - they're full of shit, just like always.
> The banks, excluding GM, have more or less paid back their portion of the bailout (this even includes the AIG portion). I'd be interested in hearing how that happened. It's difficult to believe.
And the risks of centralized power being wielded by a benevolent authority falling into the hands of a malicious authority is very real and should never be ignored The government is a malicious authority, just as Egypt…
> Fertilizers and pesticides are mostly made of oil and natural gas. I think you're talking about "artificial nitrogen fertilizers" specifically: Wikipedia ("Fertilizer"): Artificial nitrogen fertilizers are…
It's a fucking disgusting world we live in.
.. Aaaaand does this work outside of the goddamn US of A?
You say anyone would be doomed to fail if they came to Japan to start a business, but why would that be?
Exactly. "Royalties"? Tax treaties (and "RTFM")? 30% Withholding tax? Bullshit paperwork hoops to jump through? I gave up hope around there.
> she 'missed the Mozilla fox operating system' Aww.. That's so cute!
Why do they pay developers so poorly in Japan?
I keep hearing rumours they don't even load if you don't use them..
It takes a lot for someone to open him or herself up to feedback like this. The guy has a logo for his own name. The idea must have been closer to "Hello HN: Look At How Awesome I Am".
Did it look familiar? http://bradwallen.com/2010/12/06/google-nexus-s/
Is "Bonsoir" a joke?
Cute
Where's your proof that he isn't? Also: http://news.ycombinator.org/item?id=1917913 Shouldn't you go demand more "proof" from him too, or is it just easier to pile on the heavily downvoted guy? It shouldn't be too hard…
And Reiser's case proves that Assange is a rapist, no doubt?
Gizmomagico seemed to be saying 'assange wouldn't have committed what he allegedly did; as it would retard his ability to move freely and he is too smart for that' The idea was just to point out the ridiculousness of…
What allegations?
You are showing no evidence that you heard what I said. This has nothing to do with my nationality, and a lot to do with this site's conventions. pg has worked really hard to keep news.yc from going down in flames, the…
I can see why you're being downvoted though..
Yes, rape is terrible, and judging by your reaction, you're probably American. Was that a racist slur or just an observation? Would it also be terrible to be falsely accused of rape, in an internationally public manner?…
Yeah I bet Assange feels like he's been able to move way too freely until now, so he decided to start raping women! He'll probably tour all Western countries, and rape a couple of women in each to make things a little…
Yes, very Quirky. "Do what you want - not what you're told".
Google has been giving up people's contact information (without their consent) from GMail to Facebook for a long time. It's safe to assume Google has been getting something in return all along, but now something's…
I don't understand how they can defend that position. Yeah, it's their job and they might be very proud of their work, but they can't be that dumb. They're not dumb - they're full of shit, just like always.
> The banks, excluding GM, have more or less paid back their portion of the bailout (this even includes the AIG portion). I'd be interested in hearing how that happened. It's difficult to believe.
And the risks of centralized power being wielded by a benevolent authority falling into the hands of a malicious authority is very real and should never be ignored The government is a malicious authority, just as Egypt…
> Fertilizers and pesticides are mostly made of oil and natural gas. I think you're talking about "artificial nitrogen fertilizers" specifically: Wikipedia ("Fertilizer"): Artificial nitrogen fertilizers are…
It's a fucking disgusting world we live in.
.. Aaaaand does this work outside of the goddamn US of A?
You say anyone would be doomed to fail if they came to Japan to start a business, but why would that be?
Exactly. "Royalties"? Tax treaties (and "RTFM")? 30% Withholding tax? Bullshit paperwork hoops to jump through? I gave up hope around there.
> she 'missed the Mozilla fox operating system' Aww.. That's so cute!
Why do they pay developers so poorly in Japan?
I keep hearing rumours they don't even load if you don't use them..
It takes a lot for someone to open him or herself up to feedback like this. The guy has a logo for his own name. The idea must have been closer to "Hello HN: Look At How Awesome I Am".
Did it look familiar? http://bradwallen.com/2010/12/06/google-nexus-s/
Is "Bonsoir" a joke?
Cute
Where's your proof that he isn't? Also: http://news.ycombinator.org/item?id=1917913 Shouldn't you go demand more "proof" from him too, or is it just easier to pile on the heavily downvoted guy? It shouldn't be too hard…
And Reiser's case proves that Assange is a rapist, no doubt?
Gizmomagico seemed to be saying 'assange wouldn't have committed what he allegedly did; as it would retard his ability to move freely and he is too smart for that' The idea was just to point out the ridiculousness of…
What allegations?
You are showing no evidence that you heard what I said. This has nothing to do with my nationality, and a lot to do with this site's conventions. pg has worked really hard to keep news.yc from going down in flames, the…
I can see why you're being downvoted though..
Yes, rape is terrible, and judging by your reaction, you're probably American. Was that a racist slur or just an observation? Would it also be terrible to be falsely accused of rape, in an internationally public manner?…
Yeah I bet Assange feels like he's been able to move way too freely until now, so he decided to start raping women! He'll probably tour all Western countries, and rape a couple of women in each to make things a little…
Yes, very Quirky. "Do what you want - not what you're told".
Google has been giving up people's contact information (without their consent) from GMail to Facebook for a long time. It's safe to assume Google has been getting something in return all along, but now something's…