joel_ms

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by joel_ms 16y ago
Bookmarklet: https://github.com/niyazpk/Collapsible-comments-for-Hacker-N... and Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hockhafcdegocajmjh... (I've only tested the Chrome extension, but it's based on the bookmarkle
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by joel_ms 16y ago
Copyright is the monopoly here. It's an exclusive right to control the distribution of a particular work. The onerous contract is what transfers the monopoly from the artist to the record company. The problem is the cumulative power that th
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by joel_ms 16y ago
You did start the comment with "My reaction is: so?", a statement seemingly directed at the actual content of the article, not the (largely irrelevant in the context of the article) content of the button. People got confused by your somewh
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by joel_ms 16y ago
Kinda. Apple require in-app subscriptions prices to be the same or less than what the subscription costs if bought elsewhere. A possible solution could be to offer a separately priced subscription for people who want iOS access in addition
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by joel_ms 16y ago
They actually state both "same (or better) offer" and "same price or less" (just not what I wrote :P). But I still think the idea is to avoid what would be perceived as an Apple tax when buying subscriptions in-app.
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by joel_ms 16y ago
The guidelines stipulate that the in-app price must be the same or less than your regular offer. (You could possibly have a separate offer with iOS availability at a price that compensates for Apple's cut, which means you would get Apple's
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by joel_ms 16y ago
>My only point: pirating is not a valid form of protest, because it is actually about you satisfying your wants. How does the second follow from the first? I'm reluctant to pay for music when I know that a large portion of the money is
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by joel_ms 16y ago
"Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries." htt