But who, for example, is hurt when someone shoplifts from Wal Mart? But no one tries to justify that.
Simple. If you shoplift (for example) a t-shirt from Wal-Mart, you've hurt Wal-Mart because they now have one fewer t-shirt to sell and have not received any compensation for it.
But if you could press a button an magically make an identical t-shirt (the way you can with digital music files), would anyone be hurt if you did so without paying?
(Yes, I know this is an oversimplification, because it costs something to produce a song in the first place. But I'm trying to get Kex thinking.)
Shoplifting is such a tiny thing, though, something which Wal Mart could obviously afford every once in a while. Do you really think one ten dollar t-shirt is going to harm a multi-billion business? But for some reason, shoplifting is less common than piracy.
you are comparing apples to rocks. That is how different a digital, supply-infinite business model is to a brick and mortar, supply-limited model.
You do not know what you are talking about, and I am pretty thoroughly convinced that you're only concerned with being morally superior as opposed to making any sense.
So I'm going to leave you with what I posted earlier, and with what everyone else has posted. If that doesn't convince you, then oh well, but this is the exact reason I didn't want to discuss this in the first place and the exact reason I don't want to discuss it again.
But who, for example, is hurt when someone shoplifts from Wal Mart? But no one tries to justify that.
Simple. If you shoplift (for example) a t-shirt from Wal-Mart, you've hurt Wal-Mart because they now have one fewer t-shirt to sell and have not received any compensation for it.
But if you could press a button an magically make an identical t-shirt (the way you can with digital music files), would anyone be hurt if you did so without paying?
(Yes, I know this is an oversimplification, because it costs something to produce a song in the first place. But I'm trying to get Kex thinking.)
Shoplifting is such a tiny thing, though, something which Wal Mart could obviously afford every once in a while. Do you really think one ten dollar t-shirt is going to harm a multi-billion business? But for some reason, shoplifting is less common than piracy.
you are comparing apples to rocks. That is how different a digital, supply-infinite business model is to a brick and mortar, supply-limited model.
You do not know what you are talking about, and I am pretty thoroughly convinced that you're only concerned with being morally superior as opposed to making any sense.
If I was only interested in being morally superior, I would have ended this entire thing long ago and just have been content in the fact that I'm better than all of you.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I want to go take pictures later this morning, but I'm having trouble deciding between two options.
On one hand, there are a handful of signs over on Morse Road that I've been wanting pictures of, and it would be easy to park somewhere and just walk over and shoot them.
On the other hand, I've been wanting to go up to Westerville, park on a street somewhere, and go around taking pictures of all the signs they have there...because they have like 5 different styles of street blade, and they're all hideous. But this would likely walking around in the remnants of yesterday's snowstorm.
...Which one sounds like the better option? The other one will be saved for "another day".
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
> forecast temperature is 25F
Okay, yeah, Morse Road sounds like the better option here.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Heart of the City story arcs I'm getting tired of: Heart or Dean falling asleep after reading/watching the Popular Work of Fiction of the Moment and dreaming they're in its world.
Right now it's The Hobbit, but he's done it with Star Wars at least once, and I think he did it with Lord of the Rings back in the day...we get it, Tatulli, you have nerd cred. Now get back to Heart being Heart, that's what I read the strip for.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
I guess he's giving the Coal workers the bird?
Solar power is so sassy.
Those were almost my exact thoughts.
Also, I think a dream I visited you and Friday and you guys gave me cake. This was important for you to know; your life would have been bleak and empty without this knowledge.
Well, if you're ever in Portland, Friday will bake a cake and you can eat some. Hell, you could even crash here and we can do cool Portland stuff like get doughnuts shaped like Voodoo dolls or get a cheeseburger with Grilled cheese sandwiches for buns or go to one of the many strip joints...
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
Also, I just got back from L.A. which involved an airplane with a baby for two hours and heavy luggage, and loading a car-seat I've only had to attach to a car once before, and cheer up you miserable cunts.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
Also, we have Extremo the clown, but I don't think you go out to see him, I think you just wander Portland until he manifests like a unicorn or some shit.
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you are comparing apples to rocks. That is how different a digital, supply-infinite business model is to a brick and mortar, supply-limited model.
You do not know what you are talking about, and I am pretty thoroughly convinced that you're only concerned with being morally superior as opposed to making any sense.
So I'm going to leave you with what I posted earlier, and with what everyone else has posted. If that doesn't convince you, then oh well, but this is the exact reason I didn't want to discuss this in the first place and the exact reason I don't want to discuss it again.
well you have to decide on a name first
don't worry though, I know that feel.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
can we see a Spinnaface concert
he's from Portland.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
spinna 4 a face
everybody wants a taste
WTF is with that guy's face. He should get that checked out
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
It's a genetic thing
damn Mickey D's and its late night menu crap