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• On the post: Garry Kasparov Was Arrested Outside Of Pussy Riot Courthouse

  

  Vog ( profile ), 20 Aug, 2012 @ 03:09pm

  You would think a chess grandmaster would know better than to leave himself en prise.

• On the post: So Many Similarities Between Copyright Law And Prohibition

  

  Vog ( profile ), 20 Aug, 2012 @ 09:33am

  Re: Re:

  Either the only problem with the calendar is the nudity, or it isn't, Masnick! So which is it, yes or no? It's just one simple question.
  
  Answer the question Mike, why do you run away from it?

• On the post: Perhaps The Dumbest Idea We've Heard Yet: Nationalize Facebook

  

  Vog ( profile ), 17 Aug, 2012 @ 10:07am

  In all seriousness, the linked article reads as a giant, whiny contradiction.
  
  He wants to make less data available to the government, and more data freely available for good causes. I can't discern whether he's advocating less privacy or more privacy, or if he's just complaining that Facebook isn't "doing enough", whatever that means.
  
  His point about data sharing promoting "social good" is made without nuance, and smacks of the same rhetoric I've heard Democrat-leaning libertarians use when they say "privacy kills".

• On the post: Perhaps The Dumbest Idea We've Heard Yet: Nationalize Facebook

  

  Vog ( profile ), 17 Aug, 2012 @ 09:54am

  The purpose of this article is obvious.

  Philip had "social problems" with the hot new intern and wants Facebook to be put in "public trust" so he can "fulfill ... true potential" for "social good".

• On the post: Yes, Friends Can Share Your Facebook Profile With The Police

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 09:43pm

  Re: about law

  I... can't believe I actually read this whole comment.
  
  I mean, earlier someone predicted that people would be making outrageous comments to score First Word/Last Word slots, but this is something else altogether.

• On the post: Journey's Producer Sues Sony Over Unpaid Royalties For 21 Classic Songs

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 05:07pm

  Re:

  Actually, I like this comment so much, I'm making it the first word retroactively.

• On the post: DailyDirt: Stupiditry From Job Seekers

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 04:57pm

  Nevermind the rainbow...

  ...please explain your rationale for Comic Sans.

• On the post: First Word, Last Word And Letting Our Biggest Fans Help Shape The Conversation In Our Comments

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 03:25pm

  Re: Re:

  While I'm thinking about it, what about a "Jump to Last Word" button under the First Word? Kind of like reading both covers of a book before digesting the middle.
  
  I mean, granted, the End key naturally serves the same function, but it might encourage more people to read both promoted comments before replying.

• On the post: Why Targeted Online Political Ads Can Be Dangerous To A Campaign

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 03:08pm

  My eyes glaze over most forms of advertising. I don't have a cable subscription, and I use AdBlock whenever I can. The only ads I look at give me another reason to do so than merely "the product" - the ones that are, intentionally or unintentionally, amusing/weird/horrifying/quaint. Chuck Testa. Et cetera. I'm the same way with junk mail. If I want to seriously consider purchasing something, I'll do it based on my own research of the product, thank you very much.
  
  Politically, the same rule applies. I tend to vote for candidates based on my own research of their concrete achievements and specific goals. Political ads and campaign promises are nothing more than smoke and mirrors. I think it's important to vote, but I think it's equally important to thoroughly consider your options before you cast your ballot.

• On the post: Why Targeted Online Political Ads Can Be Dangerous To A Campaign

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 02:53pm

  Re:

  DON'T TEMPT ME, FRODO!

• On the post: First Word, Last Word And Letting Our Biggest Fans Help Shape The Conversation In Our Comments

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 02:52pm

  Re: Re:

  How about showing the person who promoted the FW/LW? Maybe an italicized "(promoted by _______)" line underneath the commenter's name?
  
  Since the votes are limited in quantity, it might be a nice little transaction, a nod of sorts, between the promoter and the commenter. It would also allow users to see the shameless acts of self-promotion.
  
  If this goes against Mike's preference for the option of anonymity, maybe make such disclosure optional? I'd like to think most Insiders wouldn't mind revealing their identity as the promoter, though it would perhaps be interesting to see when they don't!

• On the post: Hilarious Attack Ad In Florida Suggests That Legalizing Autonomous Vehicles Puts Old People At Risk

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 01:40pm

  Re: Honest Question:

  Dang it, I listened to the video again and now I want a cookie.

• On the post: First Word, Last Word And Letting Our Biggest Fans Help Shape The Conversation In Our Comments

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 01:39pm

  Re: Re: Re:

  It's been around.

• On the post: Hilarious Attack Ad In Florida Suggests That Legalizing Autonomous Vehicles Puts Old People At Risk

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 01:32pm

  I'm disappointed that this ad is seriously meant to be anything but amusing.

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:59am

  Re: Re: Re: Re: Bug/Typo

  Haha. Just presenting a point, although I'm normally extremely selective about how and when I contribute to discussions. We'll see how many of these I end up using.

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:47am

  Re: Re: Re: Disappointed.

  Where do you think you are, Burger King?!
  
  Loooooooooots of burgers

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:44am

  Re: Re: Bug/Typo

  Can you clarify whether the rights to promote 5 comments accrue if unused? I'm curious. I can't say I would like to promote unworthy comments just because I would otherwise forfeit the privilege.

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:15am

  Re:

  Update: works now.

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:13am

  I'm just counting the days until one of boB's comments is promoted to first/last word "ironically".

• On the post: Announcing The New BestNetTech Insider Shop

  

  Vog ( profile ), 16 Aug, 2012 @ 11:10am

  Looks like I have the Insider badge after getting the Water Cooler package, but no luck with the chat.

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