Thank you all. I learned a lot from your comments -- mostly about the diversity of views out there.
Beer
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Re: Beer
#142Earlier quoted context omitted.
Of course they ignore it. If they took every counsel opinion to the bank, they'd almost never sign a contract.
I know criticizing attorneys is a fashionable pastime, but your comment is neither informed nor creative. I know it may come as a shock, but attorneys make a lot more money structuring, negotiating and drafting agreements than they do advising clients not to enter into them. This said, the type of advice that I was referring to pertains to legal compliance and best practices in the context of running a business. Exam…
I'm not criticizing attorneys. I like attorneys. I don't think you're reading my comments very carefully.
Re: Beer
#143The beer culture is very very weird to me, and something I just don't get. I don't understand why companies don't promote an ice cream culture. Have custom flavors available throughout the day, a stocked freezer, etc. Sit back and have a sundae while discussing code problems. Try new toppings/sauces now and then, etc. I don't drink beer. When I was younger, it was mostly a financial issue. As I'm older, I just don't…
I also don't like the taste of beer and have never had a glass of beer I've really enjoyed. If I'm not careful, the aftertaste can actually gag me a little bit. I've had one or two unpleasant encounters with people who truly can't accept that all beer tastes bad to me. One person went so far as to tell me that you can't dislike beer if you like bread because, you know, beer is just liquid bread. I've since learned to…
I learned early on that ingredients alone don't matter so much. My dad doesn't like tomato ketchup, but eats tomatoes - I had to reconcile that quandry when I was about 5 and it's stuck with me ever since.