I think a random lottery for office positions is the only system I've ever heard of which can't be abused by narcissists.
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Steamboat Willie is an example of Copyright. Twitter is an example of a Trademark. A Copyright is much much much easier to defend than a Trademark.
https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright
Most people can be convinced of something. I have a lot of debates, both in person and online, and I've gotten somewhat decent at it. I think the most important thing is setting a realistic goal.
Did I convince a group of young earth creationists that the theory of evolution by natural selection is the best explanation for the diversity of life? No I did not. Did I convince some of them that biologists aren't a part of a satanic conspiracy, and that they're just trying to come up with good explanations for the stuff they see? Yes, I think so.
Did I convince a "pro-life" friend that abortion should be exclusively the host's decision? No I did not. Did I make them recognize that drawing the line on when abortion should or should not be allowed is harder than they had assumed, and that IF the government is going to draw that line, they should at least consult some medical experts? Yes, I think so.
On some level it might feel like it's not enough... But there isn't anything better, so I'll take what I can get. Good luck out there.
It's stupid
Definitely.
they'll lose in court
I'm not sure they will, genuinely. They intentionally abandoned the domain name for the website... and they're no longer using the logo or name anywhere on their product, or corporate documentation.
The case that it's up for grabs is actually decently strong.
It's like the birthday problem, but goth-themed.
Because I would like you to be successful in debating this issue, I need to inform you:
That's not a very good response. It will convince literally no one. It won't be convincing to the person you're debating. It won't be convincing to people who are observing the argument. It changes absolutely nothing.
The only effective replies are the ones that force people to think deeply:
- What makes this wrong, specifically?
and then, ask them to explain even more deeply every time they respond. e.g., "killing an innocent person is wrong."
- What makes something innocent? What makes something a person?
If you can get them to at least admit that it's a gray area, you've won.
Why be condescending now?
You already fucked up the point you were making. By all means, insult people's intelligence at the start of the conversation, before you fuck up. Doing it at the same time as fucking up looks bad... but insults after you fuck up looks even worse.
There's nothing that you can explain with that fact. Inflation is a measure of dollar value in relation to goods... including goods that you don't actually need. Simply knowing that wages outpaced inflation tells you nothing about the economic conditions of individual people.
Here's a more detailed breakdown, which DOES emphasize the things that everyone needs:
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html
Windows XP predates Chrome by 7 years.
Similar: having characteristics in common.
Looking similar does mean that two things are similar. You could have tried to make your point in a variety of ways, but you chose the way that can be countered by simply understanding English.
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In California, the 2026 budget for homelessness programs is $1.7 billion. The homeless population is 181,000. This is an average of $9400 per person per year.
Note: some of these programs are for homelessness prevention meaning it helps far more people than just the 181 thousand, meaning the cost per person is actually much lower.