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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #59 from previous page: March 29, 2012, 01:37:16 AM »
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Couldn't have put it better myself. Well done.

You *DO* realize that my comments were directed towards Bloodline and JJ, two people I've known for years and consider friends?
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #60 on: March 29, 2012, 01:40:22 AM »
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It is, but it's obviously pretty easy to avoid, or so I've been told by my uncle who has never paid it, despite having lived his entire life in England.


Yeah, there's a few state taxations, here, that just make no sense and people don't pay them, but I guess I just assumed that since we have public broadcasting here, which is free, they have it there, free.

Then again, I almost never watch TV or listen to the radio anymore, so if I were taxed, I probably wouldn't pay it either....
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #61 on: March 29, 2012, 03:55:49 AM »
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Thought I made it perfectly clear that I'm not a consumer of BBC tripe. Seems those wonderful BBC edumakation broadcasts have neglected to include a series on comprehension.

Sparky: Not even going to consider the clearly ill-conceived opinion of a foreigner on the issue of English taxation - old chap.

Runequester: See above.


Hmmm ... sorry to be the bringer of bad news but I'm english!  Well "British" anyway, and I get the feeling I've been British longer than yourself as well .. you are 12 years old yes ?

It just so happens I moved .. hard to believe I know, after all who would possible want to leave dear old blight when it's populated by delightful souls such as yourself ?

So how about you stop being a cretin and tootle off back to your mums basement and don't come out again till you've gone through puberty - old chap!
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #62 on: March 29, 2012, 04:55:49 AM »
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You *DO* realize that my comments were directed towards Bloodline and JJ, two people I've known for years and consider friends, not some imbecile ....

No, due to the fact that your comment was unaddressed and posted in a public forum, I didn't realise that at all. However, what I *DO* now realise, and almost find unbelievable, is that you're attempting to have a private conversation in a public internet forum. I *DO* also realise that this forum provides you and your "friends" with a free and easy to use private PM service. Question is: *DO* you realise this?

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who seems to think he's superior, since he's a "Briton", yet he's got an American as his avatar. Wow. You're just *SO* "above" me, aren't you? I love getting into a battle of wits with the mentally challenged. Then again, you're probably not worth the time I've spent typing this, but I digress.

Yes, I think I may very well be above you and that fact has nothing to do with your ingrained inferiority complex at me being British and you being an American - it's simply because you're not very bright.

You might like to consider the fact that, in this thread, I've expressed nothing but my dislike of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Notice the word British in that title? The BBC, for many, is a worshipped British institution. In many cases, adulation of the BBC simply boils down to the fact that it's an internationally recognised "British" brand and so some people get a sick jingoistic pride from its existence. They don't seem to consider the fact that the BBC is virtually a private enterprise that makes 100s of milions in pure profit every year, yet still demands people pay them an unjustified government enforced tax. The BBC don't ask for this money in a nice "democratic" way either, there is no public debate as to whether the people want it. No, they do it in a typically socialist/communist gangster-like fashion, full of threats towards supposedly "free" adult individuals.

I'm clearly not a blind patriot (unlike your average American) but I'm also not going to listen to the illinformed _opinion_ of a foreigner who doesn't live in this country and so isn't subject to the BBC's tax. He's not expected to pay the tax - I am. Clear?

And yes, imo, Jack Nicholson is one of the greatest actors to have ever existed. Far better than any of the popular lilly-livered British actors - with their "polite and gentlemanly" characterisations of British people. So bang goes your theory that I'm some kind of bigoted Brit.

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Don't worry, Kiddo, there's nothing you could ever say that would ever hurt my feelings. Everyone here knows I sh!t bigger than you.....

Agree, if they have a functioning braincell, they'll easily recognise the colossal magnitude of your bull-sh!t. I certainly appretiate it - it's impressive. I must say.

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Of course, you must live a miserable existence, if you have nothing better to do, than to troll.

I've been a member of this forum since 2006 with a total of 56 posts. I spend my life trolling dimwits like yourself - clearly.
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #63 on: March 29, 2012, 05:05:05 AM »
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Hmmm ... sorry to be the bringer of bad news but I'm english!  Well "British" anyway, and I get the feeling I've been British longer than yourself as well .. you are 12 years old yes ?

It just so happens I moved .. hard to believe I know, after all who would possible want to leave dear old blight when it's populated by delightful souls such as yourself ?

So how about you stop being a cretin and tootle off back to your mums basement and don't come out again till you've gone through puberty - old chap!


You're not here, don't pay English taxes, so the same applies: no interest in your half-baked opinion whatsoever. So button it.
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #64 on: March 29, 2012, 05:42:20 AM »
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You're not here, don't pay English taxes, so the same applies: no interest in your half-baked opinion whatsoever. So button it.


Hehehe ... I love it when people act all hard on internet forums!

Want a fight behind the bike sheds ?  Oh wait I can't do that .. you're only 10 years old after all!
But when you grow up and mummy gives you enough pocket money, pop on down here and I'll introduce your head to your prostate :-)

Enjoy your sad sad life, I'm off to see if there is a block button around here so I don't have to bother accidentally reading your self centered drivel anymore.

And people wonder why the Amiga community is dysfunctional.....
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #65 on: March 29, 2012, 05:44:53 AM »
Bugger!  There's no "block ignorant tit" button ?? :-(
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #66 on: March 29, 2012, 05:52:51 AM »
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No, they do it in a typically socialist/communist gangster-like fashion, full of threats towards supposedly "free" adult individuals.


So wait, are they privately owned or are they communists?

You're not making any f'ing sense.
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #67 on: March 29, 2012, 05:56:23 AM »
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No, due to the fact that your comment was unaddressed and posted in a public forum, I didn't realise that at all. However, what I *DO* now realise, and almost find unbelievable, is that you're attempting to have a private conversation in a public internet forum. I *DO* also realise that this forum provides you and your "friends" with a free and easy to use private PM service. Question is: *DO* you realise this?

Oooooh, I got your penis swelling, didn't I? See, I removed my post, 'cos I thought it was in poor taste, but now I realize it's a moot point. You'll never learn. You're too uneducated to know better. If you notice in my post, I put at the very top, "@ Matt & JJ". Last I checked, this was an *OPEN* forum and I asked a question of two people, whom I know, openly. I don't remember directing it towards you, nor do I remember asking your opinion on this open forum, but you chose to give it to me anyways, whine whine. 8D

You *DO* know what open means, right?  


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Yes, I think I may very well be above you and that fact has nothing to do with your ingrained inferiority complex at me being British and you being an American - it's simply because you're not very bright.
I could care less you're British. My Mum's from Enniskillen, so I'm already one up on you. ;)

And you're right, I'm not very bright. My skin tone is rather dark, due to my father being Native American. Trust me, I hardly have an inferiority complex over the mentally challenged.

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You might like to consider the fact that, in this thread, I've expressed nothing but my dislike of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Notice the word British in that title? The BBC, for many, is a worshipped British institution. In many cases, adulation of the BBC simply boils down to the fact that it's an internationally recognised "British" brand and so some people get a sick jingoistic pride from its existence. They don't seem to consider the fact that the BBC is virtually a private enterprise that makes 100s of milions in pure profit every year, yet still demands people pay them an unjustified government enforced tax. The BBC don't ask for this money in a nice "democratic" way either, there is no public debate as to whether the people want it. No, they do it in a typically socialist/communist gangster-like fashion, full of threats towards supposedly "free" adult individuals.
And once again, my response was *NEGATIVE*, in that I couldn't believe you pay a tax on broadcasting services. Again, this wasn't directed at you, nor once did I even say anything about you, until you got hostile. Your tone, from the get-go, was atrocious, but this is an open forum, hence why I removed the majority of my post.

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I'm clearly not a blind patriot (unlike your average American) but I'm also not going to listen to the illinformed _opinion_ of a foreigner who doesn't live in this country and so isn't subject to the BBC's tax. He's not expected to pay the tax - I am. Clear?
No, but you're what we, who have served in the military, refer to as "Whiskey Tango". Since you're so intelligent, compared to me, I'll let you figure this one out on your own. ;)

Yes, I'm not expected to pay the tax, that correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm not, 'cos I actually pay attention, you *DON'T* pay and in fact, *REFUSE* to, yet when I agree and say it's "F*CKED UP" (I keep quoting myself, as I'm a bit confused if you're actually able to read or not!), you keep saying my opinion doesn't matter, but my opinion is IT'S "F*CKED UP" THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY THAT??!??

LULZ!

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And yes, imo, Jack Nicholson is one of the greatest actors to have ever existed. Far better than any of the popular lilly-livered British actors - with their "polite and gentlemanly" characterisations of British people. So bang goes your theory that I'm some kind of bigoted Brit.
Brother, I can guarantee you that you're a "bigoted Brit". You probably hate people, for the sake of hating. Daddy must have touched you in all those private, special places when Mummy wasn't looking to have such a bitter attitude. I'm going to quote you verbatim in toto:

"I'm clearly not a blind patriot (unlike your average American) but I'm  also not going to listen to the illinformed _opinion_ of a foreigner who  doesn't live in this country and so isn't subject to the BBC's tax."

Now, you *DO* know what "verbatim in toto" means, right? I mean, since you're clearly smarter than I, I'd hate to use phrases that only stupid people understand.

And since *YOU* claim that you're not paying the tax, 'cos you don't feel the need to do so and it's unnecessary, doesn't *MY* agreeing with you, stating that it's "F*CKED UP!* kinda make you an oxymoron? So the "illinformed _opinion_ of a foreigner" that pretty much sides with you, is as eloquently as you put it, stupid???

:roflmao:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Wow. You're a few short of a sixer, huh? You might want to go elsewhere. Them thar "foreigners" are all over the place at Amiga.org!

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Agree, if they have a functioning braincell, they'll easily recognise the colossal magnitude of your bull-sh!t. I certainly appretiate it - it's impressive. I must say.
Nah, most of them have known me long enough to know that I'd find more satisfaction in correction of your English grammatical and spelling errors. They'd also snicker, considering that I pretty much agreed with everything you said, in 3 words mind you, yet you're arguing with me over it.

I believe the correct term here, is LULZ! :crazy:

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I've been a member of this forum since 2006 with a total of 56 posts. I spend my life trolling dimwits like yourself - clearly.
Nope. It just tells the majority of the people on here, that most of your words hold little merit around here, 'cos most of us are a bit more than a community. We've been around here for a long time and stay, 'cos we love the Amiga and the people that reside on the site.

Here, though, I don't want to bruise your ego, so to make you feel better:

:cry: :cry: :cry:

One for me, Bloodline and JJ....

Did I miss anyone else who got butthurt? :lol:



You can fill that out and send it to "igotbutthurtbyamiga4ever@gmail.com" to lodge a complaint.
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #68 on: March 29, 2012, 06:11:58 AM »
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So wait, are they privately owned or are they communists?

You're not making any f'ing sense.


He must believe in that Fox News Staple, the "Communist Fascist"
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #69 on: March 29, 2012, 06:15:13 AM »
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He must believe in that Fox News Staple, the "Communist Fascist"


:roflmao:


I thought Fox were the Communists and CNN the Fascists?

That's what I get for not paying attention to the news!
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #70 on: March 29, 2012, 07:16:52 AM »
hmmmm, each and every post, a unique pearl of glimmering wisdom.

We've got one fellow, who's completely lost his rag due to his own inept ability to communicate effectively and, through the haze of rage, he somehow sees every word I write as an invitation to have a physical fight. I guarantee you, he'll be posting his address soon ranting: "come on then mate, you've got me address...come on then...let's have it out!!! I'll do ya!!! I swear!!" LOL, hilarious.

Another, who's so dense that the implied irony of a socialist/communist tax being levied by government on behalf of a profiteeing business has completely passed him by. He's also resorted to the classic response of an ignoramus: swearing. (but not quite fully formed swearing - 'cause it's naughty and he might get banned! and that would be the end of his pathetic sad life.)

One whose posts clearly reveal his split peronality disorder and an acute inability to follow the logical sequence of events which led to our initial altercation. I've no idea what planet this guy's from, but I'm looking at his profile pic and, hmmmm....

and finally, one who you can clearly tell vaguely grasps the odious concept of Fascism (true definition: union of state and companies) But it's all so very vague in his mind, like the mist of dew shimmering in the crisp morning air. He can't quite get a grip on the subject, so he's taken the typical idiot's route and quoted a derisory one liner he heard somewhere, once before, the last time he remembers comprehending the topic being discussed. Oh, it's all so complex. Better just try to act smart and pull out a clichéd one-liner.

Wow, I almost forgot why I rarely post in this forum, full of "special people". Thanks for reminding me. Bye.
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #71 on: March 29, 2012, 07:56:05 AM »
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:roflmao:


I thought Fox were the Communists and CNN the Fascists?

That's what I get for not paying attention to the news!


Its the new Fox thing - tie two completely opposite things and then apply them to a third unrelated thing.  It takes practice to deliver it properly, for example:
"Those Communist fascist volvo-volkswagen-prius drivers"
 

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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #72 on: March 29, 2012, 10:15:26 AM »
Quick couple of points.   A lot of our television is free but is full of advertising.  The BBC provides advertising free broadcasts.
 
The also provvide a wealth of extra service and are the reason in the 80s that so mnay schools had a computer education broadcast.
 
Another point is that the BBC is respected around the world for un-biased, factual news reporting.  Have you ever watched Fox news, I couldn't tell the differencce to that and the onion.
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Re: Opinion: Why TV fears the Apple iBroadcast 'revolution'
« Reply #73 on: March 29, 2012, 10:39:14 AM »
@Amiga4ever. Your view of the world is strange...
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