Ok, so if you consider this the technology they're introducing, then I think they're precisely following your prescription. It doesn't inconvenience the daily routine for most American drivers (or minimally so), and it adds huge value with economy. This economy can't be achieved with 17" flat panels, seating 7.

While…

Great point! 'glad you shared this...

Reading this brings a smile to even these cold lips.

And pirating increases sales, that is is known at least.

Pix or purchase never happened.

Why don't you cite a single, unbiased reference for the idea that piracy "increases sales." I'm certain you can't.

Of course it would be great to know your experience will be completely satisfied before purchasing anything, but that's just not how the world works. You don't see anyone arguing that someone who eats a meal and doesn't like it should be refunded.

Riiiight.

Hey Germany, how many goals can you score? ...about a Brazillion.

My immediate reaction the first time I saw it:

What if you're not an athlete? What if you're just a thirsty dude. Can you still have some Gatorade, or does that lightning bolt mean no?

No joke, one time I was buying something with a credit card and they asked for my ID and I waved my hand like a Jedi and said "you don't need to see my identification" and the person just looked at me like I was crazy. They said "yes I do" so I did it again, again more strange stares and awkward silence. I started…

Always be willing to walk away. This is a transaction of goods or services, not life or death.

"that is not the rate I am looking for, you can go about your way and bring me another one"

How about saying "you *will* do better than that" while waving your hand around like a Jedi?

It's not prejudice, it is the glacial pace of the American Governmental system and particularly the FDA. The FDA has more or less acknowledged that a lifetime ban is not optimal as was presented to them by the BCA, ABC, Red Cross, UBS. They are dragging their feet because changing the regulations involves literally…

Thank you. I hate having to defend a "status quo" that I don't actually agree with, but you've done a fantastic job.

Matt, you are using a BS argument to foment outrage where there should be none. Your notion of rapidly detecting blood borne pathogens like HIV has no relevance to the world of Blood Banking. Blood Banks use screening tests, not diagnostic tests (if you don't immediately understand the difference you should recuse…

I have no reason to hate these shoes or the people wearing them; but I really hate these shoes and anyone who wears them.

If your call is that important, why not finish it before you do something else that needs attention? Also, I think the author is referring to people who aren't merging multi-billion dollar corporations at the same time as they check into their hotel room. Hotels have a lobby with comfy chairs and couches. Use one…