pheldagryph

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by pheldagryph 9y ago
The business cycle is perfectly apparent... in retrospect. If it was apparent in... forespect... we'd all be rich!
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
They should make the first banner video they show "steady", using some kind of video editing software. It's not super-shaky, but it made me very very slightly queasy for a second, and I can't be the only one. What if one
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Is it possible I'm railing against something other than network neutrality, itself?
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Surely some of it is a waste. Even for the latest, hottest cryptocurrency. The question is: how much energy is wasted versus the alternative, and does the utility justify it? Depending on speculatively large future-values of cryptocurrencie
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I understand why tech companies and VCs want net neutrality. But this protest is what is wrong with Silicon Valley "culture". It's incredibly out of touch with reality. Are we really being asked to take this hill? Why? By who
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Not a great headline; fission reactors have been critical part of the Mars Design Reference Mission architecture for the last quarter-century. The news seems to be that NASA is starting to test prototypes (which is definitely still cool).
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I'm an American that strongly opposes HSR. My position is well thought out, and supported by relevant literature. I don't match your insipid cultural stereotype at all.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
You continue to misrepresent my past comments. I will read nothing further from you, save for an apology.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I'm not sure what you're saying 'no' to, in my comment. > "We must love one another or die." This is good enough for me, but going further... The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Ahimsa are persuasive for many. E
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
> Please explain to me why you find the idea of violent opposition to Nazism 'chilling' That is one HECK of an uncharitable assumption. My original comment speaks for itself. You are coming uncomfortably close to calling me a N
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I'm not following your suggestion of conflation. The correct way to read my comment is as a criticism of the clear rhetorical support for violence in its parent. I am full of controversial opinions, I know...
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
One of the most chilling comments I've ever read on this site. How does one provide evidence of the content of their heart?
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
It's been eye-opening in my career how rarely catastrophic failures affect the most powerful in an organization. If only they could experience bIj!
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I've adjusted my comment, I suppose I am over-assuming.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I think it's been done. The Fitzgerald's captain is facing (EDIT: the prospect of) court martial, and had to be airlifted off the ship with serious injuries. He will never command again.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
> but of course I don't have any evidence for that. I concur with your hypothesis; there're often comments on these links that would serve as evidence. I'm sure some people are just being contrarian for fun and karma, and
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
My first thought, but it's an imperfect fit -- the employees were not being held hostage. Is there a comparable 'syndrome' for cult members, who have joined an organization voluntarily? Not saying Uber employees deserve the s
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
> Tipping is a repugnant practice full stop. Not everyone agrees. It's vulgar in my ideal world (Star Trek), but that is not the world in which we live (yet). > I'd much rather know my driver is paid a fair wage (and pay mor
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
> "I really hope I can pay more to get from A to B", said nobody. Oh, that's me! Here's a few reasons I'd want to have the option to pay a driver a bit more: - I forced them to drive a stressful route - I forced
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
zamboni
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Taken to the extreme, simple advocacy for a particular group crowds out advocacy for other, disjoint groups... putting them at a marginal disadvantage. There's a 'line of OK', and where it lies is is a multivariate equation o
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Definitely, yes. The next time I have to handle datetimes and time zones, I am heading for 3.x and not looking back.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
There's lot more Stack Overflow answers for 2.x than 3.x, which is helpful for going fast. I'm not using 3.x for personal projects, yet.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Thank you for explaining my very, very little joke. We might consider the possibility that a suitable woman in the role is significantly less likely to make this very embarrassing class of mis-step. And with billions of dollars on the line.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
I would rejoinder with: the optics are the merit. These are only board members, after all.
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
Yes, I often use irony intentionally. Could you please expand on your comment?
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by pheldagryph 9y ago
> FTFY: He needs to be replaced by a more qualified individual. It doesn't matter what gender they identify as. Given the politics of the situation, reasonable people might hear in this: "A woman should not be hired for this ro
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by pheldagryph 10y ago
There is a standard measuring instrument for the color of salmon-flesh. The SalmoFan!: https://www.dsm.com/markets/anh/en_US/products/products-solu... > DSM has studied consumer preferences regarding
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by pheldagryph 10y ago
The current rules on statehood are suitable to Alaskans.
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by pheldagryph 10y ago
Disagree. Statehood is an inherent subsidy, what with how interstate commerce is protected and the international peace maintained. Many Federal expenditures are not motivated by per-capita considerations, but rather foreign-strategic consid

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