Pyxl101

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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Also, I really don't think this matters — because in my opinion ideas should stand or fall on their own merit; and anyway I am not posing new ideas or presenting results of my own, just summarizing ideas presented by others — but since
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I am skeptical of your claim that sharing scientific research or interpreting science is more harmful than good. Please provide justification. I do not think that being ignorant leaves anyone better off. Scientists in general do not make so
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Well said. I find it absurd how much local governments interfere with local markets, like with taxis. I see no good reason (that will survive scrutiny with Kant's Categorical Imperative) to legislate the number of taxis in a certain ar
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Thanks for the tip! The site implies that taxi drivers sign up for the app individually too: > If you drive a taxi or for-hire vehicle in New York City, Hailo is for you. Co-created by three taxi drivers, the Hailo app sends you extra jo
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I wonder if there is a business opportunity in launching a company that is "Uber for Taxis". That is, rather than selling it directly to the consumers, you partner with the taxi companies to provide the technology that enables an
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Someone has to own it and be responsible for it. Probably requires having a registered agent in some jurisdiction somewhere, for example.
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I feel exactly the same way. I can't stand it. It's not as if it takes noticeably more effort to press shift. Furthermore, typing like that will actually take extra effort on mobile devices which automatically capitalize after p
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I am not sure how I feel about Assange hiding in the embassy. I've read about the circumstances leading up to his extradition request, and I can understand why he would believe that the prosecution is at least in part politically motiv
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
If he attempts to leave his domicile, won't he immediately be arrested? That is the impression I was under. It's the same scenario as someone under house arrest. When you're under house arrest, typically there is not an armed
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I've posted a collection of facts that are, to my memory, all supported by peer-reviewed scientific studies. Facts aren't radical, they're just wrong or right. I do not understand your allegations about them being extreme. Th
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Is it really a high fee? Bitcoin cuts out the middleman if you're willing to keep the bitcoin, sure. For the users elsewhere in the thread who were asking if they could just keep the bitcoin, perhaps the price should be negligible. How
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
It would help if you could explain which fact you do not find convincing, and I will attempt to provide sources that you can use for further research, if you are interested to seriously examine the issue or have a serious discussion. A lot
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Certain aspects of male/female difference are definitely innate. For example, among young infants, females are more interested in faces and people, while males are more interested in mechanical objects. I believe a study showed this ef
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Surge pricing is not rent-seeking. If the surge pricing was not warranted by the situation, then it creates a trivial way for competitors to eat the business's lunch by offering the same service at a slightly lower price. "Uber is
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
> Tipping is just a way for American employers to rip off their most vulnerable workers. Could you please elaborate? I don't see how tipping can be involved in ripping off workers in the United States. Employers are always required
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Yes, you make a good point that utilities are not always profitable, and as a social policy it's reasonable for cities to ensure that everyone gets access. I agree with you that there is a sort of public good provided by taxis, but I d
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
> To keep the price sustainable, cities limit the supply of taxis. Would you mind elaborating on the idea of sustainable pricing? I ask because it sounds not too far away from, for example, "With the goal of artificially inflating t
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
I don't believe Uber has the kind of relationship with its drivers that you're suggesting. From what I understand, Uber drivers are independent contractors and determine their own working hours and working days. I also had the imp
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
There is an assumption within your comment that these different market segments ought to be served by a single transportation company. If Uber wants to come along and take the "cream", let them. If that means traditional taxi comp
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by Pyxl101 12y ago
Does anyone know if other towncar services in Portland are required to follow the same regulations that Uber is being asked to follow? Services of the sort that show up under "Portland towncar" or "Portland limo". A quic