Recent content by Valanthe

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    #102: Ordered Retreat

    This is technically correct, which, as we all know, is the best kind of correct!
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    Major Tech Companies Back Apple Ahead of Controversial Encryption Hearing

    Thank you, I was having a surprisingly hard time finding that. Having read the order though, I can say with confidence that Apple is not in the wrong here (There's something I never thought I'd see myself say). The order does in fact say that this proposed software would be "coded by Apple...
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    Major Tech Companies Back Apple Ahead of Controversial Encryption Hearing

    I'm interested to know where you found that information, as it occurred to me when I read your post that I had not actually seen the original court order for myself. After a brief stint of searching, the closest thing I could find was the open letter Tim Cook posted on Apple's website, which has...
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    Capt. James Kirk Takes Command of New USS Zumwalt for Sea Trials

    Careful now, you wouldn't want to offend us, we might be forced to write a strongly worded letter. And then we'd be sorry, you wouldn't like us when we're sorry. On topic though, interesting ship, I have to ask, who exactly are they hiding from? seems like a waste of money... but then...
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    #064 - The Maiden

    You... I see what you did there... On Topic: I have no idea where this is going, and I like that feeling... keep it coming!
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    Software Engineer Forced to Sell Home After Comcast Lies About Service

    Sadly, there's an incredibly simple answer to that. Comcast, for a large part of their service area, are a monopoly. Your choices are to either eat their shit with a forced smile and say you love it, or not have internet. I'll admit I haven't read his blog post, as frankly, I've hit my internet...
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    StarCraft 2 Tournament Boots Player for Rape Comment

    For once I'm glad someone beat me to what I wanted to say, restores a few faith points in the humanity bar. I agree with the decision to disqualify Kas, but doing it, 'because she's a girl,' shows that they aren't addressing the problem, merely pandering to public opinion. At the same time...
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    Battlecry Beta Launches Exclusively in Aus And NZ Next Year

    What, us North Americans won't get treated like we're the most important market in the world?! This is blasphemy, this is an outrage, heads will roll! Seriously though, I think it's about time somebody remembered that there are gamers down under too, in today's age, the practice of region...
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    Watch The Jaw-Dropping Furious 7 Trailer Here

    I can't wait for this movie. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Fast and Furious series. They're very similar to the fantasies I used to make believe when I was playing with my Hot Wheels as a kid.
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    Escapist Podcast - Science and Tech: 022: Gmail Vs. Hotmail and the Great iPhone 6 Disaster

    Ah, some nostalgia in this episode, I actually use the little 'uh-oh' from ICQ as my notification ringtone on my phone. On that note, I also did a little google-fu during this episode and found out that ICQ is actually still around. I might be strange, but finding that out made me happy for some...
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    Could a Character Based On Yourself Survive The End of the World?

    This looks a lot like the All Things Zombies wargame I played for a while earlier this year. That one was fun for a bit, but got a little monotonous as it was just a miniatures wargame with some interesting plot elements, and by taking advantage of a few rules, my party and I quickly made...
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    Starbuck Joins EVE Valkyrie

    Excellent, I've been looking for a game to help me find the right size pet for my apartment! On a serious note, I can't wait for this game. My one complaint about the Core EVE game was that combat was too impersonal. It could get exciting at times, but all too often it was a case of selecting...
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    8 Vampire Movies for Vlad's Coronation

    I did not actually know this, to be honest, only reason I know about Let Me In is because it's on Netflix. I guess I have a new book/movie to look for.
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    Jimquisition: Fun Pay Wall

    Speaking of Downloadable Content... When can I buy this on iTunes? (And before anyone asks, yes, I -would- pay real money for this, I found it hilarious!)
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    8 Vampire Movies for Vlad's Coronation

    I am disappointed by the exclusion of Leslie Nielson and Dracula: Dead and Loving It [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112896/] from this list. While we're at it, Chloë Grace Moretz, absolutely killed (haha, get it) in 2010's Let Me In [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228987/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1]. Though...