As a web developer, when designing some websites, you would have to actually add in extra bits of code that would specifically denote usage in Internet Explorer, that's one problem. Honestly though It's hatred at Microsoft in general for continually mucking up their development language requirements. Win32, COM, MFC,…

Except that'll end up being called HalOS-9000

I would agree with you, and it's all very logical, except the fact that the Colts' equipment was fine. Also, cold would've affected both teams not just the Pats. Obviously it didn't. Therefore one can make a larger assumption of something being amiss. No what I mean?

Exactly. Britain's prime minister has even requested that all of the G8 countries have "no ransom" policies. Even if they're a public facade - I really hate that other posts don't show up as I've detailed all that a few times now lol.

Um, I'm white, live in the south, and I enjoyed this article for the exact reasons that it was informative and was full of history which I enjoyed. However I'm also Scots-Irish and get annoyed when people don't look at the atrocities that were committed on my families for centuries, to the point they had to flee their…

Because having a white skin obviously is a shield against any form of racism and hatred ever correct? I'm not defending this guy, but why do people automatically play the "oh you're white, no way you'll ever understand racism," card when it's historically inaccurate?

Um, I'm white, live in the south, and I enjoyed this article for exactly the reasons you stated. However I'm also Scots-Irish and get annoyed when people don't look at the atrocities that were committed on my families for centuries, to the point they had to flee their birthplace for something better. Only to travel to…

First off, let me make this clear that ISIS is a threat and a danger. However, you are approaching this from the "good of the many" point of view. Which isn't wrong, but it's missing the point. If by paying a ransom you bring your loved one home, that is saving a life, and you should not feel threatened or afraid of…

Not a problem at all. I'd just finished responding to another post asking something similar. I'll simply copy-paste that response here as it has the links.

Not my actual intent, but I guess you could place some blame on the US Government for their deaths. If the family was being forcibly stopped by the threat of seizure and imprisonment under an act that wasn't voted on by the American People (The Patriot Act), that is a violation of humanitarian rights. It becomes a…

Uh, I guess I'll be that guy, but ISIS has actually returned every hostage who's ransom was paid. The only ones that have been killed were the ones that weren't. In fact, in the US it is a federal crime, punishable by treason, if you were to pay that ransom. Due to the fact that the ransom money is then used to fund…

I've always felt that a whining tone is often raised in pitch. When someone is doing genuine complaining that they need to get off their chest, the tone/timbre of their voice is often lower with a hint of anger/frustration. With whining it's a raised pitch, and while still still sounding frustrated, it comes across as…

Actually, Whedon's track record was pretty bad when the film was being proposed in 2005. People don't really remember that the feature films he worked prominently on, Buffy and ALIEN: Resurrection, didn't generate favorable reviews. In fact, in ALIEN's case, it effectively killed the franchise and his script was…

I appreciate that lol. And yes, very true about Fandoms in general. It seems there is very little middle ground in some cases. As completely evident by some of the other comments in this thread. Ouch.

Thanks! And no worries lol. Happens a lot. Sorry if I came off a tad confrontational. Point is, we both love Tolkien and his work. We both love the films. You seeing it differently is totally okay, I appreciate you saying so.

Yes there is. I was replying to BB-8 about just that when I saw your comment. That scene made me appreciate the second film a lot more. It literally saved it for my friends and I. We all watched it together and all of us were on our feet yelling at the screen "Why was this NOT in the theater!?"

She was a beautiful character. However, a funny note, she was mislead by Jackson and company when she was hired. She was told there wouldn't be a "love triangle." Yet when they did the additional shooting when they expanded the film, low and behold, that's what they added. She's been outspoken about it as well.

I'll grant you that parts of the Simarillion had been written, as early as 1917. Most are considered apart of the Lost Tales era. Yet there wasn't a dedicated name, book, or cohesiveness to it. That is why when his publishers asked about a sequel he sent them the early versions of it. He was hoping that it would be…

You didn't know? She was a consultant for Mr. Pace. He asked how she turned back time and her response caused this reaction...

The Swag-stag was the real star of the movie lol.