[QUOTE=Alice3173;53043147]Opinions stop being opinions when they're factually wrong you know.[/QUOTE]
1) No, I don't.
opinion: "A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge."
[URL="https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/opinion"]oxforddictionaries.com[/URL]
2) False statements like yours are not facts.
:toot:
[QUOTE=aaa3;53043135]antivirus software is snake oil.[/QUOTE]
They are non-essential for people who know how to browse the internet safely. To call them snake oil is just dumb though, most people don't know how to avoid getting a virus from a shifty website or download.
[QUOTE=aaa3;53043185]2) False statements like yours are not facts.
:toot:[/QUOTE]
False statements how? Antiviruses have a measurable effect against malware. That is fact. Thus your opinion that they are snake oil is demonstrably wrong at its most basic level.
[QUOTE=Bertie;53043192]They are non-essential for people who know how to browse the internet safely. To call them snake oil is just dumb though, most people don't know how to avoid getting a virus from a shifty website or download.[/QUOTE]
They're not even non-essential for those who do know how to browse the internet safely anyways. There's always going to be times when your standard caution and such fails and it's important to have a fallback for those cases. No form of security is ever going to be 100% effective, that's why we make use of multiple layers of security. Each additional layer helps cover the weaknesses of the others.
[QUOTE=Alice3173;53043214]Antiviruses have a measurable effect against malware. That is fact.[/QUOTE]
Is it? Or do they just introduce new attack vectors?
[URL="https://www.techspot.com/news/71841-new-vulnerability-uses-antivirus-software-infect-systems-malware.html"]New vulnerability uses antivirus software to infect systems with malware[/URL]
[URL="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/antivirus-is-bad/"]It might be time to stop using antivirus[/URL]
[QUOTE=aaa3;53043259]Is it? Or do they just introduce new attack vectors?
[URL="https://www.techspot.com/news/71841-new-vulnerability-uses-antivirus-software-infect-systems-malware.html"]New vulnerability uses antivirus software to infect systems with malware[/URL][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]The most significant limitation of AVGater is that it requires attackers to have physical access to a machine[/QUOTE]
Aka a completely useless exploit to begin with since physical access to a machine is a serious security concern in the first place. (Plus it's the sort of exploit that would likely get patched regardless.)
[QUOTE][URL="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/antivirus-is-bad/"]It might be time to stop using antivirus[/URL][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]you should uninstall your antivirus software immediately—unless you use Microsoft's Windows Defender, which is apparently okay.[/QUOTE]
Strange thing to say since Windows Defender is less effective than many other AVs and if there were an exploit with it, the fact it's so much more closely tied with the operating system is a kinda serious concern.
[QUOTE]Nethercote was trying to reduce the memory footprint of Firefox, and found that gnarly browser add-ons like McAfee were consuming a huge amount of memory, amongst other things.[/QUOTE]
Well yeah, obviously using a shitty addon in addition to your antivirus is going to be imperfect at best.
[QUOTE]The problem, from the perspective of the browser makers, is that antivirus software is incredibly invasive. Antivirus, in an attempt to catch viruses before they can infect your system, forcibly hooks itself into other pieces of software on your computer, such as your browser, word processor, or even the OS kernel.[/QUOTE]
Admittedly a valid concern. Which is why you should carefully configure your antivirus to refrain from being too invasive.
[QUOTE]All this isn't to say that you (or your parents) shouldn't use antivirus software, but you should certainly be aware that using antivirus software doesn't necessarily make your computer any more secure. In some cases, AV might make your computer less secure, and cause a deleterious effect on system performance—and, if you believe the browser makers, the continuing popularity of AV software might have a gnarly knock-on effect on other developers, too.[/QUOTE]
So basically the same thing I've been saying anyways.
[QUOTE]When it comes to keeping your personal data safe, the problem is a little more complex: all of the sandboxing and antimalware software in the world won't save you from a well-executed phishing attack, or if a database that contains your details is breached.[/QUOTE]
Breaking news: Attacks that were never the focus of antiviruses aren't going to be something antiviruses protect you against! Who would've guessed?
In short:
[QUOTE]do they just introduce new attack vectors?[/QUOTE]
You're using [I]some[/I] issues (one of which is basically invalid anyways) to write off all the positives of using an antivirus. I never claimed an antivirus was perfect. I said it is important to use the best combination of security measures to keep your computer safe and secure and that an antivirus is definitely a valid security measure as a fallback for things that slip through.
Edit: To put it another way you're acting like antivaxxers are. They use the fact vaccinations aren't 100% perfect as justification for vaccinations being bad while ignoring the net positive effect they have overall.
[QUOTE=Clovis;53043382]God I didnt know people could be so opinionated about antiviruses lol either use one or dont[/QUOTE]
Actually, I didn't want to discuss the pros and cons of snake oil.
I just wanted to feel the hatred for an unpopular opinion.
So, thank you guys for playing the stubborn majority.
:vs:
[QUOTE=aaa3;53043412]Actually, I didn't want to discuss the pros and cons of snake oil.
I just wanted to feel the hatred for an unpopular opinion.
So, thank you guys for playing the stubborn majority.
:vs:[/QUOTE]
Do you really take a rebuke of your opinion as an act of hatred from a stubborn majority? Bit sensitive, isn't it?
I don't care for touchscreens in cars. I don't care how fancy and futuristic they look, 99% of the time they're utter garbage and besides, from an ergonomics point of view it's a bit of a fail - I shouldn't have to take my attention off the road to look at a screen when I can just grope around in the general area of a knob/button to switch something on and off. This seriously puts me off the idea of buying a Tesla and I hope a manufacturer out there still considers using analog buttons/dials.
[QUOTE=snookypookums;53043433]I don't care for touchscreens in cars. I don't care how fancy and futuristic they look, 99% of the time they're utter garbage and besides, from an ergonomics point of view it's a bit of a fail - I shouldn't have to take my attention off the road to look at a screen when I can just grope around in the general area of a knob/button to switch something on and off. This seriously puts me off the idea of buying a Tesla and I hope a manufacturer out there still considers using analog buttons/dials.[/QUOTE]
Isn't that what the steering wheel is for?
[QUOTE=thelurker1234;53043444]Isn't that what the steering wheel is for?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but I don't like the idea of an overtly complicated system that's more expensive to repair being put into a car (i.e. a long-ish term investment) while also being difficult to use based on memory alone. It seems sneaky, especially with so many cars these days doing everything they can to push drivers to dealerships because one nut can only be opened by a tool that the dealership has. I was looking at a few used cars a week or so ago and had nearly locked down one nice choice that was in good nick, until I realized what a monumental fuck-up the engineering is where small changes and maintenance (for example, timing belts) require you to take off the fucking [I][B]front end of the car[/B][/I] to get access too. :v:
[QUOTE=snookypookums;53043433]I don't care for touchscreens in cars. I don't care how fancy and futuristic they look, 99% of the time they're utter garbage and besides, from an ergonomics point of view it's a bit of a fail - I shouldn't have to take my attention off the road to look at a screen when I can just grope around in the general area of a knob/button to switch something on and off. This seriously puts me off the idea of buying a Tesla and I hope a manufacturer out there still considers using analog buttons/dials.[/QUOTE]
Companies need to stop making smart every fucking thing
[t]https://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bixby-Fridge-980x556.jpg[/t]
SAMSUNG'S NEW FRIDGE HAS FUCKING BIXBY
Like why the fuck do you need a smart fridge, I just want to get stuff out to eat/drink/cook
And it opens up to hacking.
Here is another
[t]https://www.electronicproducts.com/uploadedImages/Robotics/AI/Travelmate_Suitcase.jpg[/t]
[t]http://cdn-image.travelandleisure.com/sites/default/files/styles/1600x1000/public/1469116085/Riding-Modobag-NEWTECH0716.jpg?itok=DaTObVz7[/t]
They made a suitcase that follows you and another you can ride. Because airports are not inconvenient enough, let's add people zipping on fucking suitcases!
This new age where its kickstarter/silicon valley bullshit is annoying, some things are fine, you don't need to 'smart' every fucking thing.
Even worse now that my country embraces this idea of 'smart nation'
oh god fuck me
isn't there a thing now where people from silicon valley are drinking "raw" water but it's really just like untreated water that has bacteria in it or is that a rumor I can't remember.
they're creating problems to solve where there are no problems to begin with. like the fuckin juicero thing lol.
[QUOTE=Pascall;53043685]isn't there a thing now where people from silicon valley are drinking "raw" water but it's really just like untreated water that has bacteria in it or is that a rumor I can't remember.
they're creating problems to solve where there are no problems to begin with. like the fuckin juicero thing lol.[/QUOTE]
Probiotic water, except minus the Pro :v:
Shit, I should get on that - package some water from Mexico, sell it in Silicon Valley. Call it Aquila or something. :v:
mmm I love raw e.coli
[QUOTE=snookypookums;53043690]Probiotic water, except minus the Pro :v:
Shit, I should get on that - package some water from Mexico, sell it in Silicon Valley. Call it Aquila or something. :v:[/QUOTE]
H2o
[QUOTE=Clovis;53043775]It's not the only thing that should put you off buying a tesla[/QUOTE]
There's a very petty side of me that doesn't want to buy a Tesla out of spite because of the massive shitty cult of personality that Elon Musk has, too. :v:
I love the idea of EV's, but I don't want myself to be giving in to that bullshit by buying a Tesla, either. It's silly, but IDGAF.
[QUOTE=Clovis;53043817]So youre telling me you dont want to buy a tesla because theres no appeal to them? Sounds reasonable to me lol[/QUOTE]
What? Where did you get that from - what I meant was that I don't want to buy a Tesla because of how aggressive the fanbase is for the guy that runs the company. Kind of like how I don't want to buy a SleepCountry mattress because of how annoying and pervasive the advertising is for it.
I think Elon Musk is a hack who runs on hype and not actual business practices. Plus if you’re pro union and support Elon Musk you are a massive hypocrite
Well on musk I hardly new him but I raised an eyebrow when he talked about really liking deus ex, the original game i really like and would commend his taste for, but he's part of the big business that was the problem of the game.
Then he talked about how he liked Fallout New vegas, another game that suggests good taste, but the way he described how he likes the story? the way he said dichotomy? Now, i've written essays with this wank, but I'd not utter it to a living person (reminder-professors aren't people) He just seems like a shit dude.
-snip actually no it wasn't pretending-
Looking at the posts about Elon Musk here, I'm gonna guess my opinion will be slightly unpopular:
I don't have a personal opinion on Elon Musk as a person, but I think he's doing the world (or my dreams, at least?) a lot of good because I have an immense longing to "go cyborg" and I think that colonizing Mars is an important step towards making cyborgs a possible reality for non-super rich people.
I genuinely dislike how so many DnD inspired games seem to just build their difficulty around the same design philosophy where virtually [I]everything[/I] is stronger than you, giving you a false sense of freedom because aggressive options are rarely, if ever, an actually viable pick.
They just encourage slimy metagaming and do not feel satisfying to go through if you want to earnestly roleplay and only engage in content the character you devise would actually be interested in.
Somebody brought this up on Twitter and I thought I would share their possibly unpopular opinion here...
I think that looking at reviews for video games before buying them makes them less fun, especially if it is something at the shelf of a store. Maybe not even just video games, but also books and movies. Just buy it if it seems appealing. Things like video games can be subjective, and looking at reviews beforehand results in the negative parts being emphasized, and you are not enjoying what YOU really think is enjoyable.
[QUOTE=daigennki;53046266]Somebody brought this up on Twitter and I thought I would share their possibly unpopular opinion here...
Fuck looking at reviews for video games before buying them, especially if it is something at the shelf of a store. Maybe not even just video games, but also books and movies. Just buy it if it seems appealing. Things like video games can be subjective, and looking at reviews beforehand results in the negative parts being emphasized, and you are not enjoying what YOU really think is enjoyable.[/QUOTE]
Not everyone has money to just throw at disappointments.
It depends on the reviewer
I just go off of what seems personally appealing to me and word of mouth. Hasn't steered me wrong yet.
[QUOTE=Ganerumo;53045946]I genuinely dislike how so many DnD inspired games seem to just build their difficulty around the same design philosophy where virtually [I]everything[/I] is stronger than you, giving you a false sense of freedom because aggressive options are rarely, if ever, an actually viable pick.
They just encourage slimy metagaming and do not feel satisfying to go through if you want to earnestly roleplay and only engage in content the character you devise would actually be interested in.[/QUOTE]
Try WoD (Vampire: the masquerade, Werewolf the apocalypse etc)
There are great monsters that you'll not have much of a hope in fighting, but for the most part if you build a character for combat and gear yourself right you'll be really good at combat and can wholesale slaughter your many enemies.
The problem is that combat can be really slow at times, especially with durable enemies that can take a hit, be a social character and hire a platoon to fight for you. Less rolling that way.
[QUOTE]Enemy is asleep
Your opponent has evaded the attack[/QUOTE]
pokemon, please stop
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