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by mallardtooxx

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I have been silent lately. I have held my tongue, tried not to steer anything in any direction. I have been a good boy. Then some idiot comes along (RiverFreight) and has to snap me back in. I am opening this topic thread up for this reason. The other day I was in the park with my wife and children when I overheard a discussion between a group of boys who could be no older than 9 years old. The gist of the conversation was "I am going to sue your grandma because my mom says I can." To which the other boy replies, "You're too young you can't sue grandma." I look at my wife and roll my eyes when all of a sudden the first boy's mother drags herself away from whatever bar she was in to level the same stupid charge and then reaffirms that she will sue dear old grandma.
IT IS PPL LIKE YOU RiverFreightTHAT GIVE HOOSIERS HEADACHES!
My question is this and it is international because it is happening all over the world. Why is it that the answer in these overly PC days is to sue someone when they have more, know more, do more than you ever could? Why not just work and get some for yourself? Why is it that some people rely on the graft and ability of some sleazy lawyer to get them their fair share? (to which they are not in theleast entitled?) Riverfreight you make me sick. Come out and defend your actions. The rest of us will discuss the impropriety of your postings while you file charges!
-duck

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by lordinfidel

It was his "Mysogomy" post that ticked me off also.

If you are going to spout off, at least be smart about it.

He replied to one of my posts about the new "Stealing the Network" book. I simply asked him not to reply to any of my posts.

Every once in a while we get some smart ass idiot who thinks it's cute to post pointless dribble on this site. Sometimes it is cute and funny, and other times, it is down right annoying.

Now, if he is mentally challenged and can not control what he writes. Then I would be the first to apologize. I use the term mentally challenged, because upon deeper thought, who publishes their social on the web? Hell, I don't even use my real name because of the potential security implications. Much less my social security #.

I highly doubt he is suing anyone. What lawyer in his right mind accept his case? I know lawyers can be scummy (my wife is in the legal profession [state and private]), but they go after $$$$. And I really don't see any cash here.

by lordinfidel

LordInfidel, The alias of the good security admin, would have to say that would be wrong.

But that's not to say that while I was researching his information, that his name, address, e-mail address, ss# etc did not make it onto some unknown irc channels that I may have accidentally stumbled across.

If river rat is reading,: Dude If nothing Else, Edit your Damn Profile and remove your personal Info from there.

Jesus H Christ, Don't you realize that this is a Public Tech site, and SOME ofus are actually proficent in what we do. While it is not a premier Hacking site, some senior admins do log onto TR to be "helpful" to others. It's not wise to piss them off.

by thechas

I don't believe that duck said anything about you suing anyone.

However, there is a thread that has your handle attacked to it where it is claimed that charges have been filed against a number of people.

http://tinyurl.com/ibem

If your handle has been hijacked, you should change your password and post appropriate comments so that we know that it wasn't you.

If it was you, please explain!!!

Chas

by thechas

We have reached a point where far too many people believe that they are entitled to a standard of living beyond what they can afford, or are willing to work for.

If they can't get what they desire from the government, the next course of action isto sue someone.

These people are responding to the regular stories in the US media of:
Lottery Millionaires
Large lawsuit awards
and shows like
"The Peoples Court"
"Jerry Springer"

These combine to bring out the mentality of waiting for their big break, because only a fool would work hard to get what they want.

What's the answer? Education!

In the US, the education system needs to change from the current goal of high scores on standardized tests, to teaching students how to think!

Standardized testing has fallen victim to the law of unintended consequences.
The school systems are NOT turning out better educated students, they are turning out students that can get a higher score on a specific test!

In Michigan, a number of things ride on the test score for our "MEAP" test. Parents are pressuring the schools to make sure that junior gets a good score on the test. They don't care how much junior actually knows, just that his score is high enough to qualify for theMEAP scholarship.

We need to prepare people to function in society. They MUST know:
Basic Math, including statistics.
Basic Economics, so they understand that a business needs to make a profit, and that personal debt must be limited.
Basic Physics, in particular the motion laws.

Chas

by oz_media

Agreed that the education system in the US (and Canada) needs improvement, sorry guys but the Canadian system is working well but does need improvement. We treat kids like kids for too long and then expect them to become adults overnight. When I was a kid, i did everything other kids did but I also had to accept many responsibilities that adults did, such as social skills and manners, responsibility for my actions etc. Parents seem to blame the schools, priests, police and anyone else they can point a finger at for their kids inability to fit into society or stay out of trouble, instead of disciplining them themselves. When thay turn 18, the parents say 'he/she is an adult now and can do as they please". When I was 18 I got into some trouble for being a s*&t disturber my mom (recently separated at the time) made sure I didn't do it again. She didn't blame the schools or police for their inability to watch over me.
I saw a kid in the mal over the weekend who was SCREAMING at his mother, calling her a bitch and saying that when he was 16 he was moving out and would come and kill her. I know that kids sometimes get out of hand this way but if I ever referred to my mum as 'She' instead of 'mum', my dad would bitch slao me untilI got some respect.
That was just a pronoun, not a death threat !!
People need to accept responsibility. Parents, students, workers, employers, losers and winners. Without responsibility, we all become useless leeches wating with our hands out.
Sorry Chas, a little off track but I just got going and could keep on but ran out of room.
DAMN 1930 !!

by admin

there wasn't a snowballs chance in hell this guy has an attorney...or even a chance to get much beyond a boot out the door at the courthouse if he tries to take it on himself.

:)

Still, such an outburst is well deserving of a little "Time-Out"if not a good spanking, don't ya think? hehehee......MuHAHAHA

by lordinfidel

Did you get the new hacking book yet?

Stealing the Network:
How to Own the Box

It's flippin great. Just read chapter 4 during lunch. Laughed my ass off

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