The sad thing is that in the near-term all this (justified) lash-back against police is only going to make police officers more paranoid and violent.
Lumping all police officers into this group of tyrannical murderers is only going to make them feel like they have to have solidarity with each other.
We really ought to be framing the situation as a conflict between "good cops" and "bad cops", such that cops should want to be associated with the former and outraged with the latter. Framing the situation as "cops" and "general populace" is only going to create more conflict.
Is there a conflict between good cops and bad cops though?
edit: wait, this is the [chat] thread, nvm
No, but there should be. That's my entire point.
There's not going to be any reform of how the police function unless people from inside take action. Demonizing all police is only going to make all police not want to listen to you. Demonizing some police is going to make other police think twice about whether they want to be associated with them.
I also still say that the people who are borrowing HBO Go accounts from friends/family or are torrenting episodes are probably not going to by and large switch over to paying for HBO Now just because they can. Because they could have been paying for it the whole time.
I think HBO Now is more likely to get the people who waited for DVD sets or paid digital downloads who don't have to wait any more.
I still say you're wrong.
I don't have HBO now (not uppercase) because I don't have cable at all. I pay for Netflix though, and tried Hulu Plus until I got annoyed at the ads and lack of selection.
HBO isn't worth $10 a month plus the cost of cable.
It is, however, worth the 10-15 a month on it's own.
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yeah synd your logic seems a little goofy there
i borrow hbo go but will happily subscribe to hbo now
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I also still say that the people who are borrowing HBO Go accounts from friends/family or are torrenting episodes are probably not going to by and large switch over to paying for HBO Now just because they can. Because they could have been paying for it the whole time.
I think HBO Now is more likely to get the people who waited for DVD sets or paid digital downloads who don't have to wait any more.
I still say you're wrong.
I don't have HBO now (not uppercase) because I don't have cable at all. I pay for Netflix though, and tried Hulu Plus until I got annoyed at the ads and lack of selection.
HBO isn't worth $10 a month plus the cost of cable.
It is, however, worth the 10-15 a month on it's own.
So right now, you could go down to a best buy / apple store or borrow a friend's iDevice, sign up, and get a login for use on any computer.
The first month would even be free.
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Let's play Mario Kart or something...
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Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
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I also still say that the people who are borrowing HBO Go accounts from friends/family or are torrenting episodes are probably not going to by and large switch over to paying for HBO Now just because they can. Because they could have been paying for it the whole time.
I think HBO Now is more likely to get the people who waited for DVD sets or paid digital downloads who don't have to wait any more.
I still say you're wrong.
I don't have HBO now (not uppercase) because I don't have cable at all. I pay for Netflix though, and tried Hulu Plus until I got annoyed at the ads and lack of selection.
HBO isn't worth $10 a month plus the cost of cable.
It is, however, worth the 10-15 a month on it's own.
So right now, you could go down to a best buy / apple store or borrow a friend's iDevice, sign up, and get a login for use on any computer.
The first month would even be free.
Well, I'd have to set up an iTunes account and give Apple my credit card info, then they would get a 30% cut.
I don't plan on rewarding Apple for buying exclusivity.
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syndalisGetting ClassyOn the WallRegistered User, Loves Apple Productsregular
I am still surprised that there are people nowadays who don't have iTunes accounts.
Like, there was a solid period of time where the only MP3 player that wasn't absolute shit required one.
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Let's play Mario Kart or something...
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
i borrow hbo go but will happily subscribe to hbo now
It makes me guaranteed to have it if my family changes subscribers or cancels.
Synd I think you are clouded by your almost fanatical belief in Apple does no wrong.
The bags of money helps apple but it doesn't mean it is good for the consumer or helps HBO in the long run.
Cutting out chunks of the probably customer base for one of your biggest shows can lead to bad will or continued piracy. If you give people the chance to get the product at a good price on platforms they own I think you will find they will pay for it.
Even those borrowing hbo or downloading the show do to no other choice.
My impression of people's reaction to this apple/hbo thing is that people seem to be willing to tolerate channel exclusivity (e.g. game of thrones only available on HBO) or platform exclusivity (e.g. netflix originals), but not both simultaneously.
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
I don't think I ever really fully set up my itunes account.
I had one for my ipod in Japan. But never got music from it. It was basically a file transfer program that was used when I added new music to my collection from ripping cds or other means.
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MortiousThe Nightmare BeginsMove to New ZealandRegistered Userregular
My wife is gone on a business trip for 3 days.
I'm pretty sure I can keep up the charade of being an adult for 3 days.
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
Of all the differences between US and UK english, the one that throws me every time is the use of the word "hired" instead of "rented". Like, you can hire a bike or hire a chair at the beach. I might not say "lorry" or "bugger" but I parse the words without skipping a beat. "Hire" just throws me every time.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
I am still surprised that there are people nowadays who don't have iTunes accounts.
Like, there was a solid period of time where the only MP3 player that wasn't absolute shit required one.
I killed my itunes account with fire because I needed to have it once upon a time when iTunes was so shit
iTunes is still shit. It's a bloated, confusing mass.
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Critique this email pls
Hi <name>
how's it going? We met at <event> in London last year. A friend of mine said you were booking the comedy stage at <festival> this year, and I was wondering if you needed any more comics for it? I've heard nothing but good things about the comedy stage there and would be really interested in participating this year. I can provide credits and videos if you're interested.
I look forward to hearing back from you!
All the best,
Tav
I feel a bit stupid about the credits line, but I'm not sure how to say "I'm not shit and can prove it if you need me to"
how's it going? We met at <event> in London last year. A friend of mine said you were booking the comedy stage at <festival> this year, and I was wondering if you needed any more comics for it? I've heard nothing but good things about the comedy stage there and would be really interested in participating this year. I can provide credits and videos if you're interested.
I look forward to hearing back from you!
All the best,
Tav
I feel a bit stupid about the credits line, but I'm not sure how to say "I'm not shit and can prove it if you need me to"
Credentials?
Use the full word maybe?
Credits in my mind is like the money in a game.
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They toned Stick's dickishness way down. He's damn near nice in the show compared to the comics.
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TavIrish Minister for DefenceRegistered Userregular
why would i have an itunes account when i can buy things without giving apple money
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Donkey KongPutting Nintendo out of business with AI nipsRegistered Userregular
edited April 2015
I liked iTunes database syncing model. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who liked it on its own merits. I had way too much music in the iPod days and found it useful to set up sync rules rather than drag stuff on and off. It took a little more thought but it made my usage possible, which it wasn't before.
Now everything lives is some kind of nebulous cloud database so you don't have to drag files or setup sync rules. Not gonna pretend that's not an improvement in every sense.
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I am still surprised that there are people nowadays who don't have iTunes accounts.
Like, there was a solid period of time where the only MP3 player that wasn't absolute shit required one.
I plugged this into my PC and then I dragged MP3s from my hard drive onto it. When I plugged a 5mm cord into it, sound came out the other end.
Smart phones have replaced the need for an MP3 player, but I would still rather use something like this than ever open iTunes.
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TavIrish Minister for DefenceRegistered Userregular
how's it going? We met at <event> in London last year. A friend of mine said you were booking the comedy stage at <festival> this year, and I was wondering if you needed any more comics for it? I've heard nothing but good things about the comedy stage there and would be really interested in participating this year. I can provide credits and videos if you're interested.
I look forward to hearing back from you!
All the best,
Tav
I feel a bit stupid about the credits line, but I'm not sure how to say "I'm not shit and can prove it if you need me to"
Credentials?
Use the full word maybe?
Credits in my mind is like the money in a game.
"credits" is pretty widely used in comedy bookings
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Donkey KongPutting Nintendo out of business with AI nipsRegistered Userregular
how's it going? We met at <event> in London last year. A friend of mine said you were booking the comedy stage at <festival> this year, and I was wondering if you needed any more comics for it? I've heard nothing but good things about the comedy stage there and would be really interested in participating this year. I can provide credits and videos if you're interested.
I look forward to hearing back from you!
All the best,
Tav
I feel a bit stupid about the credits line, but I'm not sure how to say "I'm not shit and can prove it if you need me to"
Capitalize the H in "how's it going?". Also maybe drop the question entirely since you don't care and it will not be answered.
Thousands of hot, local singles are waiting to play at bubbulon.com.
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No, but there should be. That's my entire point.
There's not going to be any reform of how the police function unless people from inside take action. Demonizing all police is only going to make all police not want to listen to you. Demonizing some police is going to make other police think twice about whether they want to be associated with them.
I still say you're wrong.
I don't have HBO now (not uppercase) because I don't have cable at all. I pay for Netflix though, and tried Hulu Plus until I got annoyed at the ads and lack of selection.
HBO isn't worth $10 a month plus the cost of cable.
It is, however, worth the 10-15 a month on it's own.
i borrow hbo go but will happily subscribe to hbo now
So right now, you could go down to a best buy / apple store or borrow a friend's iDevice, sign up, and get a login for use on any computer.
The first month would even be free.
Let's play Mario Kart or something...
Well, I'd have to set up an iTunes account and give Apple my credit card info, then they would get a 30% cut.
I don't plan on rewarding Apple for buying exclusivity.
Like, there was a solid period of time where the only MP3 player that wasn't absolute shit required one.
Let's play Mario Kart or something...
I live in a world of amazon and google. I have no need for your silly apple accounts.
Now, imagining someone without an amazon account; that is just completely unbelievable to me.
Yes, we know that you're surprised that people don't buy into Apple.
I had an iRiver forever ago and it was great. It lasted me until I had a smart phone.
the one that makes the least sense for me is "hired" referring to non-temporary employment otherwise it's all good
It makes me guaranteed to have it if my family changes subscribers or cancels.
Synd I think you are clouded by your almost fanatical belief in Apple does no wrong.
The bags of money helps apple but it doesn't mean it is good for the consumer or helps HBO in the long run.
Cutting out chunks of the probably customer base for one of your biggest shows can lead to bad will or continued piracy. If you give people the chance to get the product at a good price on platforms they own I think you will find they will pay for it.
Even those borrowing hbo or downloading the show do to no other choice.
What word would you use for long-term employment?
I killed my itunes account with fire because I needed to have it once upon a time when iTunes was so shit
employed I guess
I had one for my ipod in Japan. But never got music from it. It was basically a file transfer program that was used when I added new music to my collection from ripping cds or other means.
I'm pretty sure I can keep up the charade of being an adult for 3 days.
It’s not a very important country most of the time
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just let me fucking put the files in you you piece of shit
It’s not a very important country most of the time
http://steamcommunity.com/id/mortious
actually, I would use ansettelse, because duh
Well there's no such thing as non-temporary employment.
Hired still makes sense.
All your favorites will be included.
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Isn't all employment temporary?
I had a CD player that could play MP3 CDs until I got a smartphone.
some employment is a lot more temporary
iTunes is still shit. It's a bloated, confusing mass.
I feel a bit stupid about the credits line, but I'm not sure how to say "I'm not shit and can prove it if you need me to"
Dents in the casing and everything
Credentials?
Use the full word maybe?
Credits in my mind is like the money in a game.
I just watched episode 7.
Now everything lives is some kind of nebulous cloud database so you don't have to drag files or setup sync rules. Not gonna pretend that's not an improvement in every sense.
I plugged this into my PC and then I dragged MP3s from my hard drive onto it. When I plugged a 5mm cord into it, sound came out the other end.
Smart phones have replaced the need for an MP3 player, but I would still rather use something like this than ever open iTunes.
"credits" is pretty widely used in comedy bookings
Capitalize the H in "how's it going?". Also maybe drop the question entirely since you don't care and it will not be answered.