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imtyler

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    Electromagnetic locks are better suited for gateways that are open by default. I can't imagine why someone would create a vault dependent on electricity. That being said, I'm sure …

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    >"The only way to attempt to improve the situation is show respect and hope it's eventually reciprocated." With who? I don't have a neighbor, I have an endless string of rotating s…

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    Comment #34220018

    My nextdoor neighbor sold their house last year and now it's an Airbnb. Despite the fact that I live in a house in a normal residential neighborhood, I'm now forced to live next to…

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    Comment #34167805

    I understand what's you're saying, that any digital scarcity is by design and therefore artificial. But damn I wish my Steam library had a resale value.

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    Comment #34167644

    >"They're yours..." Yes and no. There's an important distinction between _having_ something and _owning_ something. You can have possession of figures carved from contraband elepha…

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    In this scenario I think the biggest issue with losing an account is the ability to aquire future purchases. But like I said, it's more a matter of principle for some. You own a bo…

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    I assume this violates the EULA of most retailers and subjects your account to possible deletion. Not saying that it's likely, but DRM restrictions seem like a matter of principle …

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    The quote is right there: "Radio (and TV) are uniquely obnoxious" Ads are obnoxious. That's not unique to radio.

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    What? Are you implying I don't deserve my job or I shouldn't exist?

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    It's funny but my original post started with: "I know a lot of people are going to see this and react with an 'oh well'." I'm an actual person, you know. I'm alive. I exit. My exis…

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    Comment #33994088

    But that's not a product of the medium, to be fair.

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    Aw. I want to like this, but I work in radio. If you remove ads then there's no reason for the broadcaster to keep going. I'm not trying to be controversial, but if you remove prof…

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    And we're discussing it because it affects us (the public,) what's your point?