smokeyj

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by smokeyj 14y ago
> part of that investigation is interviewing Julian Assange to let him give his side. If this is politically motivated, Sweden wants Assange in their jurisdiction to extradite him -- which seems plausible given that Sweden refuses to in
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by smokeyj 14y ago
For the record, do you believe this fiasco isn't politically motivated?
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by smokeyj 14y ago
They must really want to know if Assange used a condom.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Because we all know about the political implications of Clojure on the average American.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
That's like when I go shopping for toy guns, and accidentally buy a real bazooka. Whoops!
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by smokeyj 14y ago
I'd like to see angels kickstart a managed fund type of deal.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
I wish HN would make users confirm a "Does it matter?" alert before posting.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Are these the same folks who gave assault rifles to drug cartels?
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by smokeyj 14y ago
> It really feels like a little club of geeks trying to have an impact in the world and it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Yeah, there's nothing worse than geeks trying to have an impact. What a bunch of ass holes! I'm curious, what imp
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by smokeyj 14y ago
I wonder if MLK would exist if this were around 50 years ago.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
It won't be long until gaming is mainstream for adults. It makes striking up a conversation pretty casual. "Dude, you gotta help me kill these zombies. And let's talk about those Q3 results..".
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Anyone know if this impacts nodejs?
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Rules regarding the rental of private property to a private party is a private matter in my opinion. Private parties already regulate the user of communal property thru vehicles such as a HOA. If you have a condo then the HOA can decide i
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by smokeyj 14y ago
That's a private matter that should be determined by your contract. Can't tell if joking..
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by smokeyj 14y ago
So much text, so little substance. Let's sum up your arguments for why this is good. 1) HN wouldn't understand because they're young men 2) Value of property in an area can go down 3) Property can suffer damages 4) Rentals may inconvenience
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by smokeyj 14y ago
I think it's interesting that minimum wage has to be raised like clock-work. It's like inflation is out-pacing wages -- which seems like another failed implementation of price control (interest rates).
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Price control is profitable to society? Is there a formula you could show me (I'll buy it from you)? Maybe some underlying principles? Or you just have that 'gut feeling'..
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by smokeyj 14y ago
There's a word for profitability already. You're arguing price-control can be a profitable endeavor, but to who? Consumers? The cartels?
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by smokeyj 14y ago
> an argument could be made that it was a net positive Net positive? Sounds like some kind of value theory. Which "net positive" are you talking about? Can't argue something you don't understand..
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by smokeyj 14y ago
There never is a True Scotsman.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
He's talking about Github running a flat organization, similar to what was outlined in the Steam employee handbook.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
> The price of taxis is held artificially high and really it is a loss for the consumer. When does price fixing ever help the consumer? Honestly.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Unless one gets downed abroad and reprogrammed.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
one step closer to a DNA swab
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by smokeyj 14y ago
> Concepts like damages decided by a judge reflect an objective fact (eg loss of business) that is in no way measurable Right, but we could right a formula to get close enough. Compensation = (official estimate or bid to repair damages)
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Wonder what Paul Krugman think about this. Edit. It's an honest question, these towns might turn out to be a good thing, I don't know.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Gun control would make just as much sense as lighter control if you think about it. Lighters can burn down a forrest or a house.. software is like an ebook because it's copyrighted material written by authors trying to make a living. I writ
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by smokeyj 14y ago
if (measurable) { }
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by smokeyj 14y ago
Why does the hive disagree? If law was objective, we could replace judges and juries with software. In the end, the law is not drafted, or applied by any objective or empirical framework.
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by smokeyj 14y ago
We're talking about law. Quit trying to use reason.

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