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Since February 24, 2020

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Re: On Star Citizen Alpha 4.0
Mar 18, 2024, 21:56
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Re: On Star Citizen Alpha 4.0 Mar 18, 2024, 21:56
Mar 18, 2024, 21:56
 
Well, I wouldn't be overly surprised if someone committed suicide over thousands of dollars wasted on Star Citizen. But generally, yeah... Star Citizen isn't killing people.

I suspect, when this all start Chris Roberts had the best of intentions. What I'd like to know is he naïve/stupid enough to believe the story he is continuing to peddle? And assuming he doesn't, when did he realize he had lost control of the monster?
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: On Star Citizen Alpha 4.0
Mar 16, 2024, 20:49
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Re: On Star Citizen Alpha 4.0 Mar 16, 2024, 20:49
Mar 16, 2024, 20:49
 
I don't know what Roberts believes. But I know a definition for insanity: "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Morning Legal Briefs
Mar 16, 2024, 13:05
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Re: Morning Legal Briefs Mar 16, 2024, 13:05
Mar 16, 2024, 13:05
 
I've been paying the same $25 a month to Verizon for 5 or 6 years now... I suggest you investigate your options a bit more...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: ItB: V'Ger must evolve
Mar 16, 2024, 12:35
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Re: ItB: V'Ger must evolve Mar 16, 2024, 12:35
Mar 16, 2024, 12:35
 
The fact we are able to communicate with a device so far away what was build 50 years ago, boggles the mind.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB Life in the fast lane
Mar 16, 2024, 12:19
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Re: OotB Life in the fast lane Mar 16, 2024, 12:19
Mar 16, 2024, 12:19
 
Frankly, "Civil War" just looks completely depressing. I fear how close we are to that reality.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Marching orders
Mar 15, 2024, 19:35
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Re: OotB: Marching orders Mar 15, 2024, 19:35
Mar 15, 2024, 19:35
 
Well, whether or not Putin could win a "free" election, would be highly conditional on having independent media and for him to not literally kill anyone who actually starts to gain momentum. That said, yes, many Russians currently believe Putin is good for Russia. Just like millions of American think Trump is good for the US. Take that as you will...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Star Citizen: Alpha 4.0 "Not Our Final Destination!"
Mar 15, 2024, 16:55
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Re: Star Citizen: Alpha 4.0 "Not Our Final Destination!" Mar 15, 2024, 16:55
Mar 15, 2024, 16:55
 
On the bright side, Star Citizen with be a case study in economic/financial textbooks for decades to come...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Marching orders
Mar 15, 2024, 15:03
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Re: OotB: Marching orders Mar 15, 2024, 15:03
Mar 15, 2024, 15:03
 
They are always saying "...you can't take it with you", but I guess that doesn't apply to forever chemicals?
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Star Citizen: Alpha 4.0 "Not Our Final Destination!"
Mar 15, 2024, 13:44
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Re: Star Citizen: Alpha 4.0 "Not Our Final Destination!" Mar 15, 2024, 13:44
Mar 15, 2024, 13:44
 
$670,341,739 -- at the moment --- LOL just noticed Blue has it linked in his post.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Pie in the face
Mar 15, 2024, 09:50
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Re: OotB: Pie in the face Mar 15, 2024, 09:50
Mar 15, 2024, 09:50
 
RedEye9 wrote on Mar 15, 2024, 09:46:
til that leprosy can make you beautiful with a rare side effect known as lepra bonita.
IIRC, there is a "House" episode around that...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Pie in the face
Mar 14, 2024, 13:45
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Re: OotB: Pie in the face Mar 14, 2024, 13:45
Mar 14, 2024, 13:45
 
The Watcher wrote on Mar 14, 2024, 12:56:
Not a single word in that math story about how teachers can fix, or stop, the issue.
I would like to have seen some examples. I am reminded of the US experiment with "new math" -- which I never really investigated closely but apparently happened just after I got past the point of being taught basic arithmetic. Because I have friends who are just 3-5 years younger than me who have difficulty doing simple arithmetic in their heads because of the way they were taught basic arithmetic under this "new math" idea. This despite the fact I know these guys are smarter and more educated than I am. The "new math" thing only lasted a few years before being abandoned. I wonder if there is a new version of it trying to rise again...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: ItB: BS BS
Mar 14, 2024, 13:00
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Re: ItB: BS BS Mar 14, 2024, 13:00
Mar 14, 2024, 13:00
 
Fine, I didn't watch it. Now I have. I'll agree the MCAS was not specifically implemented to fix a flawed aircraft design. It was an attempt to adjust the handling characteristics to more closely match previous versions of the aircraft (in order to avoid a training requirement). This doesn't change the fact the aircraft design was molded by a desire for minimal training requirements and not from an engineering point of view. Would a design without those pressures have created an aircraft with similar maneuvering characteristics to the previous aircraft? Or at least one which would not have required MCAS? Possibly? Probably? I have no idea.

Also, I'm not sure he gave MCAS a complete evaluation of being "perfectly fine". Clearly the implementation was not fine. The Ethiopian pilots were knowledgeable enough to turn off the MCAS, but this meant the only way to adjust the trim was manually. Which by the time it was needed couldn't be done due to the forces on the trim. What they needed was to be able to disable MCAS logic without disabling to adjust the trim with power.

This comment was edited on Mar 14, 2024, 13:37.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: ItB: BS BS
Mar 14, 2024, 12:04
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Re: ItB: BS BS Mar 14, 2024, 12:04
Mar 14, 2024, 12:04
 
RedEye9 wrote on Mar 14, 2024, 12:00:
...he states that MCAS is perfectly fine, it was relying on only one angle of attack sensor that was the issue.[/url]
Possibly. Doesn't change the fact it is only needed because of the flawed design.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: ItB: BS BS
Mar 14, 2024, 11:11
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Re: ItB: BS BS Mar 14, 2024, 11:11
Mar 14, 2024, 11:11
 
John Oliver tells us about Boeing.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Over easy
Mar 14, 2024, 06:40
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Re: OotB: Over easy Mar 14, 2024, 06:40
Mar 14, 2024, 06:40
 
Jivaro wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 22:41:
The fact that you can choose a non-Boeing flight on travel sites now is just mindblowing.
Wow, really? That is a bit surprising. Do they guarantee it?
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Over easy
Mar 13, 2024, 20:15
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Re: OotB: Over easy Mar 13, 2024, 20:15
Mar 13, 2024, 20:15
 
jdreyer wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 18:39:
Mr. Tact wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 16:14:
jdreyer wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 16:08:
Has she done anything recently? Some romcom, IIRC.
In 2023 she did the trained killer role in "The Mother".
Huh, haven't heard of that. Ratings look pretty mediocre. Was it any good?
No idea, never saw it. I just recalled seeing the trailer when you asked, so I looked it up.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Over easy
Mar 13, 2024, 16:14
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Re: OotB: Over easy Mar 13, 2024, 16:14
Mar 13, 2024, 16:14
 
jdreyer wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 16:08:
Has she done anything recently? Some romcom, IIRC.
In 2023 she did the trained killer role in "The Mother".
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: Ice-T and ClffyB Join Wolves Den
Mar 13, 2024, 14:58
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Re: Ice-T and ClffyB Join Wolves Den Mar 13, 2024, 14:58
Mar 13, 2024, 14:58
 
Prez wrote on Mar 13, 2024, 14:33:
I didn't care for the show but his acting is better than some 'professional' actors I have seen.
I don't know about anyone else, but for me it was less about the show being good as it was it got tiring to see stories about people being sexually abused, especially when the abused were minors. On the "how emotional are you" scale I am pretty low down on the scale, and it even bothered me after a while.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: OotB: Over easy
Mar 13, 2024, 14:49
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Re: OotB: Over easy Mar 13, 2024, 14:49
Mar 13, 2024, 14:49
 
Well, in fairness to Lopez, you could have replaced her with anyone in that trailer and it still wouldn't be impressive. That said, it is not a role I would expect her to be able to portray well...
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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Re: ItB: BS BS
Mar 13, 2024, 11:12
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Re: ItB: BS BS Mar 13, 2024, 11:12
Mar 13, 2024, 11:12
 
The Frontline documentary is okay. Yes, MCAS was the main causality factor in the crashes. However, what they didn't focus enough on, IMHO, is MCAS was only necessary because the design of the aircraft. They did talk about Boeing's desire to keep required training to a minimum. What they glossed over was the desire to keep training minimal was a significant factor in how the aircraft was designed. Remove that pressure, and the plane would never have been designed as it was. It is a fundamentally flawed design. It is this flawed design which required the creation of the MCAS system.
“Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception.” -- Carl Sagan
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