Look, I'll be happiest if Bush loses on November 2nd. But blocking people from countries who can't vote from accessing a website they have no need to view is not stifling free speech, it's saving the server for people who actually want to visit the website from America, which is where it would matter. If you're in another country and you really really really want to make an informed decision when you pretend to vote, you can visit one of a million other websites.
SpoogeThunderbolt missile in your cheeriosJoin Date: 2002-01-25Member: 67Members
I've decided that rather than push for the underdogs in this election, I'm going full blown Bush lover! That way I can watch all you uninformed whiners post consipacy theories and unfounded hyperbole for another 4 years.
Really people, this Boogeyman Syndrome you're suffering from is boderline psychosis. Here's a <img src='http://catalog.usmint.gov/images/small/STMI_small.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> - go buy a clue.
Marik_SteeleTo rule in hell...Join Date: 2002-11-20Member: 9466Members
I'm surprized this thread grew so quickly just because it's in off-topic, instead of discussions, where <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84104' target='_blank'>it was already being talked about</a>.
Anyone here see South Park last night? It summed up this year's election very well:
You have a choice between a giant douche or a turd sandwich. Either way it's gonna suck.
But, on topic, it is kind of weird to ban <i>all</i> countries from viewing the web site. Why ban Australia? Aren't they one of the USA's best allies right now? Seems like they overreacted a little bit to me. Why not just block the ones you don't want viewing your site? That's a better way to keep the leet NK haxors from defiling your bastion of democracy and freedom on the internet.
antifreezeThe guy with the goods!Join Date: 2003-05-12Member: 16232Members, Constellation
<!--QuoteBegin-Dr_133t+Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dr_133t @ Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I got in, look at my new awesome avatar <---------------------------- Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief
for those of you who wont visit Discussion forums:
<!--QuoteBegin-crypt+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (crypt)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Not the site, but the DNS-Entry is protected against non-Amarican visitors. If you open the homepage over its IP Adress everything will work fine.
<a href='https://georgewbush.com' target='_blank'>https://georgewbush.com</a> is also working fine
This type of internet-censorship reminds me to states like china or iran. gg US<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Marik_SteeleTo rule in hell...Join Date: 2002-11-20Member: 9466Members
edited October 2004
<!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 08:10 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 08:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Dr_133t+Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dr_133t @ Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I got in, look at my new awesome avatar <---------------------------- Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Jingoism, perhaps. But don't call it stupidity right off the bat.
I'm about to merge this thread into the one in Off-Topic, which seems to have grown much more quickly despite being started later.
I'll just repeat what I said in the discussion thread about this.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count.
<!--QuoteBegin-Marik_Steele+Oct 28 2004, 08:25 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Marik_Steele @ Oct 28 2004, 08:25 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm about to merge this thread into the one in Off-Topic, which seems to have grown much more quickly despite being started later. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> No doubt because in off-topic we can insult the other man's party without really thinking about it, while in discussions you have to come up with big words and stretch your paragraphs in order to do the same thing.
antifreezeThe guy with the goods!Join Date: 2003-05-12Member: 16232Members, Constellation
<!--QuoteBegin-Marik_Steele+Oct 28 2004, 02:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Marik_Steele @ Oct 28 2004, 02:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 08:10 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 08:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Dr_133t+Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dr_133t @ Oct 27 2004, 06:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I got in, look at my new awesome avatar <---------------------------- Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Jingoism, perhaps. But don't call it stupidity right off the bat.
I'm about to merge this thread into the one in Off-Topic, which seems to have grown much more quickly despite being started later. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I'll bow to that.
Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock"
Personally i would favour kerry to win, although it's no major disposition either way. Although it's does amuse me that the american people have to choose between someone who looks like frankensteins monster and a monkey man
antifreezeThe guy with the goods!Join Date: 2003-05-12Member: 16232Members, Constellation
edited October 2004
<!--QuoteBegin-Handman+Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Handman @ Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'll just repeat what I said in the discussion thread about this.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
<!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Handman+Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Handman @ Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'll just repeat what I said in the discussion thread about this.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think not. Microsoft don't black countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That's a pretty good point. Giant <span style='color:orange'>I'm certainly not our current president's biggest fan, but this was one word I don't think I've ever used to describe him</span> for President tbh.
<!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Handman+Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Handman @ Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'll just repeat what I said in the discussion thread about this.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
EDIT: Typo <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Speaking from experience?
Yes. Microsoft has a an interest in driving up visitors to its sites. More visitors correlates to more customers.
Government servers are set up to save money. The more people who visit those sites the more they cost. That eats away at your budget. Why run more server than you need?
antifreezeThe guy with the goods!Join Date: 2003-05-12Member: 16232Members, Constellation
<!--QuoteBegin-wizard@psu+Oct 28 2004, 04:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (wizard@psu @ Oct 28 2004, 04:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 09:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Handman+Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Handman @ Oct 28 2004, 02:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'll just repeat what I said in the discussion thread about this.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
EDIT: Typo <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Speaking from experience?
Yes. Microsoft has a an interest in driving up visitors to its sites. More visitors correlates to more customers.
Government servers are set up to save money. The more people who visit those sites the more they cost. That eats away at your budget. Why run more server than you need? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Forgot about that… Bush’s deficit is big enough as it is.
<!--QuoteBegin-Dr_133t+Oct 28 2004, 08:39 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dr_133t @ Oct 28 2004, 08:39 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And we thought that picture was scary? <img src='http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-9/836665/kerry_munster_separated.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Trick or treat? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Why does the president have to be good looking?
Better to have one that does the right decisions, isn´t it?
antifreezeThe guy with the goods!Join Date: 2003-05-12Member: 16232Members, Constellation
Good point, they don't need to be.
Don't understand why they blocked the UK.... I mean Tony Blair never ever does what the americans want him to do. Oh wait he does! so that rules out british H4><0RS
antifreeze, that is one interesting link! I've always wanted to see the legal side of things explained clearly, and there's a wealth of information in there.
<!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 02:03 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 02:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock" <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> God help us if we have any national pride. The fact is we do rock. You might not think so but since you're not american well gee. Maybe there's a reason you don't think we rock.
<!--QuoteBegin-Chem+Oct 28 2004, 09:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chem @ Oct 28 2004, 09:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-antifreeze+Oct 28 2004, 02:03 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (antifreeze @ Oct 28 2004, 02:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock" <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> God help us if we have any national pride. The fact is we do rock. You might not think so but since you're not american well gee. Maybe there's a reason you don't think we rock. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> <b>Restricted Member</b> eh? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
C.S. Lewis described patriotism beautifully, in that there's nothing wrong with believing that your country is the best in the world, as long as you fully understand that people from other nations are also going to share such nationalism. I love my country, I respect your right to love yours, but that won't stop me from showing my support for my nation.
<!--QuoteBegin-UZi+Oct 28 2004, 02:51 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (UZi @ Oct 28 2004, 02:51 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> IF your against Bush, your only in bed with michael moore if you cite him as source or promote ideas.or actually think his movies make anything close to a point.
Personally, I look at Bush as the modern day Winston Churchill, and I expect insults over this.
But look at history. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Modern-day Winston Churchill? Why? Because he sends thousands to their deaths, yet still has support of the people?
EpidemicDark Force GorgeJoin Date: 2003-06-29Member: 17781Members
<!--QuoteBegin-wizard@psu+Oct 27 2004, 06:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (wizard@psu @ Oct 27 2004, 06:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-(e)kent+Oct 27 2004, 03:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> ((e)kent @ Oct 27 2004, 03:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-wizard@psu+Oct 27 2004, 08:04 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (wizard@psu @ Oct 27 2004, 08:04 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Seems like a good way to try to prevent last minute hacking attempts. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> All hackers come from outside the US <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Nice way to try to discredit my statement by making an outrageous claim. However most hacking attempts DO originate from outside of the US. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Yeah, any hackers in USA aint gonna use a foreign, proxy, never!
<!--QuoteBegin-eediot+Oct 28 2004, 07:07 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (eediot @ Oct 28 2004, 07:07 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-UZi+Oct 28 2004, 05:03 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (UZi @ Oct 28 2004, 05:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> From my understanding entire nations (Like North Korea) are deticating servers to bring down the Bush website. <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> From your understanding..? Where'd you read/make up this? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Never underestimate a person who would kill someone for $22.50 or handles firearms and alcohol at the same time. They find cunning new ways to surprise you with inane statements each and every day.
EDIT: For anyone wondering, Restricted Members is the group that doesn't have access to the discussions forum as they've proven themselves to be unable to discuss without flamebaiting, posting inane crap or being generally immature.
UZiEight inches of C4 between the legs.Join Date: 2003-02-20Member: 13767Members
edited October 2004
I said id kill someone if they tried to rob my company. To give you an idea, I know people killed for the money in their pocket, you think I trust the police to defend me from the world's problems? If anything the police here will side with me.
I handle firearms and alcohol (unless im cleaning) seperately.
The reason im "restricted" was of an entirely different matter then this, like it matters anyway that forum allows much harder extremists then me to post their banther but I get edited.
Comments
Game, set and match.
Besides this topic is about the banning of foreign computer users access to a website so stay on topic and kill some of the flames.
Really people, this Boogeyman Syndrome you're suffering from is boderline psychosis.
Here's a <img src='http://catalog.usmint.gov/images/small/STMI_small.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> - go buy a clue.
Should I merge them into Discussions or OT?
You have a choice between a giant douche or a turd sandwich. Either way it's gonna suck.
But, on topic, it is kind of weird to ban <i>all</i> countries from viewing the web site. Why ban Australia? Aren't they one of the USA's best allies right now? Seems like they overreacted a little bit to me. Why not just block the ones you don't want viewing your site? That's a better way to keep the leet NK haxors from defiling your bastion of democracy and freedom on the internet.
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Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief
<!--QuoteBegin-crypt+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (crypt)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Not the site, but the DNS-Entry is protected against non-Amarican visitors.
If you open the homepage over its IP Adress everything will work fine.
<a href='http://65.172.163.222/' target='_blank'>http://65.172.163.222/</a>
<a href='https://georgewbush.com' target='_blank'>https://georgewbush.com</a> is also working fine
This type of internet-censorship reminds me to states like china or iran. gg US<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Jingoism, perhaps. But don't call it stupidity right off the bat.
I'm about to merge this thread into the one in Off-Topic, which seems to have grown much more quickly despite being started later.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count.
No doubt because in off-topic we can insult the other man's party without really thinking about it, while in discussions you have to come up with big words and stretch your paragraphs in order to do the same thing.
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Good thing i live in the US, WE RULE <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That one simple statement defines stupidity beyond belief <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Jingoism, perhaps. But don't call it stupidity right off the bat.
I'm about to merge this thread into the one in Off-Topic, which seems to have grown much more quickly despite being started later. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'll bow to that.
Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock"
Personally i would favour kerry to win, although it's no major disposition either way. Although it's does amuse me that the american people have to choose between someone who looks like frankensteins monster and a monkey man
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
EDIT: Typo
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think not. Microsoft don't black countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's a pretty good point.
Giant <span style='color:orange'>I'm certainly not our current president's biggest fan, but this was one word I don't think I've ever used to describe him</span> for President tbh.
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
EDIT: Typo <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Speaking from experience?
Yes. Microsoft has a an interest in driving up visitors to its sites. More visitors correlates to more customers.
Government servers are set up to save money. The more people who visit those sites the more they cost. That eats away at your budget. Why run more server than you need?
They are probably blocking out of country IPs to save on bandwidth. With less than a week to the election, potential voters need the information more than those in other countries. Kerry would be wise to do the same with his site. Long load times because of heavy bandwidth will cause a lot of people not to bother. Its all about getting your information to those who count. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think not. Microsoft don't block countries and their bandwidth holds up just fine and dandy. Are you trying to say microsoft has more resources than the american govenment?
EDIT: Typo <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Speaking from experience?
Yes. Microsoft has a an interest in driving up visitors to its sites. More visitors correlates to more customers.
Government servers are set up to save money. The more people who visit those sites the more they cost. That eats away at your budget. Why run more server than you need? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Forgot about that… Bush’s deficit is big enough as it is.
<img src='http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-9/836665/kerry_munster_separated.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Trick or treat? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why does the president have to be good looking?
Better to have one that does the right decisions, isn´t it?
Don't understand why they blocked the UK.... I mean Tony Blair never ever does what the americans want him to do. Oh wait he does! so that rules out british H4><0RS
found this a min ago while setting things up on my webserver. seems interesting...
Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock" <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
God help us if we have any national pride. The fact is we do rock. You might not think so but since you're not american well gee. Maybe there's a reason you don't think we rock.
Just the thought of "Were american therfor we rock" is just bizzare and wrong. Nothing wrong with being american, however being american doesn't in anyway make you "Rock" <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
God help us if we have any national pride. The fact is we do rock. You might not think so but since you're not american well gee. Maybe there's a reason you don't think we rock. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
<b>Restricted Member</b> eh? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
.Lewis put it perfectly indeed.
Personally, I look at Bush as the modern day Winston Churchill, and I expect insults over this.
But look at history. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Modern-day Winston Churchill? Why? Because he sends thousands to their deaths, yet still has support of the people?
All hackers come from outside the US <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Nice way to try to discredit my statement by making an outrageous claim. However most hacking attempts DO originate from outside of the US. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah, any hackers in USA aint gonna use a foreign, proxy, never!
From your understanding..? Where'd you read/make up this? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Never underestimate a person who would kill someone for $22.50 or handles firearms and alcohol at the same time. They find cunning new ways to surprise you with inane statements each and every day.
EDIT: For anyone wondering, Restricted Members is the group that doesn't have access to the discussions forum as they've proven themselves to be unable to discuss without flamebaiting, posting inane crap or being generally immature.
I handle firearms and alcohol (unless im cleaning) seperately.
The reason im "restricted" was of an entirely different matter then this, like it matters anyway that forum allows much harder extremists then me to post their banther but I get edited.
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Watch this thread will be edited for your safety!