I'm currently living in an MDU that is 100% owned by AT&T, with overpriced and slow "fiber". I work from home, so I was resigned to the fact that I have to swallow their drek without any recourse (except to up and move).
the software source code and hardware design are held in escrow
That's fine and all, but you cannot modify the hardware or software without exorbitant fees and testing.
Why?
Because the moment you make a change, the device is no longer FDA approved and would have to go through a certification cycle, which isn't cheap or quick.
What might be a way out is manufacturers of these devices would be compelled to contribute to a "Medical Superfund" pool, which would be used to remove (and/or replace) their devices from patents' bodies if the original company goes belly up.
No way. 11 years, as originally conceived, with one option for renewal. If you haven't made (enough) money in 22 years, then so sad, too bad.
No works are made in a vacuum: we all benefit from the commons.
Star Wars itself was a rehashing of the cowboy western + hero's journey tropes, nothing new except the details.
Every single movie from Disney's Golden Age was stolen er, borrowed from Bros. Grimm (who themselves were thieves)
Menander wrote the premise for every episode of Three's Company and probably Friends & Big Bang Theory 2,300 years ago yet lack of copyright didn't deprive him of anything.
Even if one only expresses an opinion, if that opinion can be interpreted as endangerment to another (i.e. inciting one or more 3rd parties to partake in a campaign of harassment), then 1A provides no protection for the original speaker.
Please cite the appropriate SCOTUS case that ruled this is a true limitation of 1A.
My 2017 Subaru has a OnStar (or whatever it is called) system that included a free subscription when I bought it. I never used it and ignored the postcards they kept sending me about how it would be great to sign up for a subscription!!!! Think of what might happen if you were in an accident and you needed help!!!!
Yeah, I have a cell phone that does all that and more, so no thanks.
If my next car wants to charge for something, then I'll either bypass it or ignore it. I couldn't care less about heated steering wheels or car apps (that have the worst UX possible).
Brennan's decision notes there's no such thing as "perfect source code" or "flawless machines."
Brennan should stick to things he's good at, like yelling at clouds, telling imaginary kids to get off his lawn, or holding up the grocery line to find a $0.05 coupon in his wallet.
"[As of 2010]... it has been 24 years since the last time a software problem required an on-orbit fix during a mission. In the last 12 years, only three software errors have appeared during a flight. But perhaps the most meaningful statistic is that a software error has never endangered the crew, shuttle or a mission's success.
They are a textbook example of very-high precision development. When some random jack-all Judge pops off about how software isn't perfect, he needs to shut his cornhole.
When breathalyzer codes have been examined, they have been revealed to be wretched hives of villiany, dead code, magic numbers, hard-coded results and lots and lots of monkey patches.)
I find it interesting that the kid apparently complied only to THEN go to the cops.
She went to her parents, not the cops.
Surely it would have been more sensible to ignore it, move on, then report it.
You assume the kid's parents have rightfully instructed her on what to do, although many an adult would fall for the same thing:
1) The scumbag said it knew where the kid lived. "and [it] provided specific details of her whereabouts to prove it"
2) The scumbag said it would hack the kid's "electronic devices" (phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, whatever) unless she did what it said.
Anyone who was confronted with #1 would freak the fork out, as they should.
Most folks who are techo-illiterate would panic at #2. A kid of 11 would have no idea how to deal with this.
I would put more of the onus on the PARENTS, as they need to instruct the kid on how to deal with scum, bullying and threats. They need to take an active role in verifying what sites she's using, as best they can. No way would I let my 11 year old use Omegle unsupervised--that's what allowlists are for, after all.
The method fails because all of the calls I get now are spoofed from a different number every time. I've lost track of how many car warranties, cruises or Hilton vacations I've won, each one from an entirely new number.
Just for S&G, every once in a while, I'll call the number back. Every single time I get the SIT + "This number is not in service"
Everyone knows police departments rarely, if ever, conduct background checks on former LEOs. They should have a new job in no time and back to racking up the collection of pretend creatures.
I do not answer my phone unless I recognize the number of expect a call.
I have found it is hard to know when someone is going to call. For example, I recently put out a request for bids to build a fence. I start getting calls within the hour, but I still might get some a day later. Every single one of those numbers is unknown to me.
If you see the page linked below, then your use of the Google Voice service has been suspended. You will not be able to use the Google Voice number, nor port it out, unless you click the "contact us" link on that page, and Google agrees to lift the suspension. If Google denies your appeal, there is nothing else you can do. You can no longer use Google Voice. See: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/40039
About time
I'm currently living in an MDU that is 100% owned by AT&T, with overpriced and slow "fiber". I work from home, so I was resigned to the fact that I have to swallow their drek without any recourse (except to up and move).
Maybe there's hope after all!
Great but for one thing
That's fine and all, but you cannot modify the hardware or software without exorbitant fees and testing.
Why?
Because the moment you make a change, the device is no longer FDA approved and would have to go through a certification cycle, which isn't cheap or quick.
What might be a way out is manufacturers of these devices would be compelled to contribute to a "Medical Superfund" pool, which would be used to remove (and/or replace) their devices from patents' bodies if the original company goes belly up.
Re:
For small actors, it might be beneficial to prohibit user-generated content.
Is it reasonable to expect Wordpress and Blogspot to default to not allowing comments on their posts?
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:
No way. 11 years, as originally conceived, with one option for renewal. If you haven't made (enough) money in 22 years, then so sad, too bad.
No works are made in a vacuum: we all benefit from the commons.
Star Wars itself was a rehashing of the cowboy western + hero's journey tropes, nothing new except the details.
Every single movie from Disney's Golden Age was stolen er, borrowed from Bros. Grimm (who themselves were thieves)
Re: Re: Re:
stopped_reading_there.jpeg
Re: Re: Depends...
"Excuse me. May I go to the bathroom first?"
"Of course you may."
(long pause) "Thank you."
Re: Re: Re: Criminals lying? Perish the thought
Locke wasn't wanted for murder. HIS COUSIN was.
According to MPD, slepping on the couch in the same house with a murder suspect is a capital offense and the cops are all Judge Dredd Jr.
Or something like that.
Re:
Please cite the appropriate SCOTUS case that ruled this is a true limitation of 1A.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:
Translation: too hard, just give up
This is already in effect
My 2017 Subaru has a OnStar (or whatever it is called) system that included a free subscription when I bought it. I never used it and ignored the postcards they kept sending me about how it would be great to sign up for a subscription!!!! Think of what might happen if you were in an accident and you needed help!!!!
Yeah, I have a cell phone that does all that and more, so no thanks.
If my next car wants to charge for something, then I'll either bypass it or ignore it. I couldn't care less about heated steering wheels or car apps (that have the worst UX possible).
Ruled by the ignorant
Brennan should stick to things he's good at, like yelling at clouds, telling imaginary kids to get off his lawn, or holding up the grocery line to find a $0.05 coupon in his wallet.
Behold, the NASA Shuttle's onboard software group:
They are a textbook example of very-high precision development. When some random jack-all Judge pops off about how software isn't perfect, he needs to shut his cornhole.
When breathalyzer codes have been examined, they have been revealed to be wretched hives of villiany, dead code, magic numbers, hard-coded results and lots and lots of monkey patches.)
Altruistic, are we?
FTFA:
Sure, great. Then do it for free. Publish the data publicly and slap a CC0 on it.
Re: Eh, you missed it and assume too much
She went to her parents, not the cops.
You assume the kid's parents have rightfully instructed her on what to do, although many an adult would fall for the same thing:
1) The scumbag said it knew where the kid lived. "and [it] provided specific details of her whereabouts to prove it"
2) The scumbag said it would hack the kid's "electronic devices" (phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, whatever) unless she did what it said.
Anyone who was confronted with #1 would freak the fork out, as they should.
Most folks who are techo-illiterate would panic at #2. A kid of 11 would have no idea how to deal with this.
I would put more of the onus on the PARENTS, as they need to instruct the kid on how to deal with scum, bullying and threats. They need to take an active role in verifying what sites she's using, as best they can. No way would I let my 11 year old use Omegle unsupervised--that's what allowlists are for, after all.
Re:
I do this also! Twins!!
The method fails because all of the calls I get now are spoofed from a different number every time. I've lost track of how many car warranties, cruises or Hilton vacations I've won, each one from an entirely new number.
Just for S&G, every once in a while, I'll call the number back. Every single time I get the SIT + "This number is not in service"
Don't worry!
They can play PokeMon Go on someone else's dime.
Everyone knows police departments rarely, if ever, conduct background checks on former LEOs. They should have a new job in no time and back to racking up the collection of pretend creatures.
Re: Silent ringtone
Drunk calls from bosses are the only way I get better raises and bonuses, so forget blocking those. /s
Re: While annoying...
I have found it is hard to know when someone is going to call. For example, I recently put out a request for bids to build a fence. I start getting calls within the hour, but I still might get some a day later. Every single one of those numbers is unknown to me.
Re: Re: Re: Blocking
I wonder if you don't need to. Is there a technology solution to this that prevents spoofing?
Re:
Two issues with GV: you can lose your number at any time, and they don't allow you to forward texts to your phone.
Re: To be fair:
If the 'issue' is reignited by specifying the platform it is on, doesn't that mean the platform is not the issue?
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