I like you

I feared this was the case. I can sympathize.

The problem here starts with your elected officials. They set spending policy which affects your salary budget. There is, as far as I know, no direct legal action you can take to correct this. My state’s employees have been experiencing this for decades.

You can try raising money for lobbyists to represent government employees. You can run for office. You can try getting publicity about the problem in the media. I’m sure there are other things you can do.

But you know, consultations with lawyers are free. I am not a lawyer, so don’t let me stop you from talking to one.

Many government employees are unable to unionize, but otherwise I thoroughly agree

I subscribe to Ars, but Kyle is definitely not the reason why.

Indeed. I’ve had that happen too. Those are actual knockoffs since they’re copying another specific product. It’s a shame that is the reality of our manufacturing industry.

Okay guy, you can define words however you want if that helps you feel good about not knowing the definition of words.

Slight facial tick

It’s not a knockoff unless it’s intended as a copy of a different product. A cheap product in the same category is not a knockoff.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/knockoff

The only problem is that “knock off” brands are the only ones making products in at least some instances that used to be filled by the “brand names”.

This is the result of globalizing manufacturing. Eventually the brands that could pay for advertising stopped making things, and the void was filled by these “knock offs” (I don’t care for that term as it was applied in this article. These aren’t fake designer hand bags, they’re just products that don’t have a recognized brand name).

No he keeps it in the cabinet which is itself kept in the pattern buffer

Karen In…… SPAAAAACE

See, you’re still thinking when you ask questions

Focusing on Proton compatibility makes the most sense and benefits both users and game devs by reducing complexity.

Which, credit where due, is an impressive accomplishment

That works for me. I’ve come to appreciate games that keep it short but tight over long games full of filler.

Fair

Who would want to ruin the surprise of another’s annual iPhone release? These people hate joy

I think the current AAA system should die. It’s brutal for the people making games and it’s completely unsustainable in the long run.

It’s refreshing to see someone admit they were wrong. It shouldn’t be a big deal because we’ve all been there.