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The features were the deciding factor in my most recent purchase of a portable media player. After being a Palm user for more than 10 years, I decided to migrate to iPhone. Palm is good for contacts and calendar, but for everything else it sucks.
Chrome is the best web browser. Don't have much experience with many of the others listed in this issue, but I am definitely happy with Chrome (definitely better than explorer). Will try the others and if I find a better one, will change my stand on this issue.
Google is the best search engine. among the ones I have used
Wikipedia is more reliable than a traditional encyclopedia. Of course there are articles that are subject to vandalism (George Bush's geography for example) but overall, I think its quite good. Its also updated constantly including events happening today. Also love the links to other relevant pages on the subjects.
I would read books on a portable electronic device. I love the feeling of holding and reading from a paper book, but the advantage of carrying a large number of book in a single device is appealing. I guess its just a matter of getting used to it.
I'm a PC. Unfortunately (or fortunately) have not used a MAC yet to compare
Websites should not maintain legal rights over a member's content after the account is deleted. All my digital information belongs to me and only to me, and it should be my irrevocable right to fully erase it from any website if I wish so.
whereIstand is an effective forum for influencing people's opinions. Its definitely a great space to see all the angles on the issues, decide on where to stand on them, and either confirm or change previous judgements. Very influential !
Social media will not replace traditional news sites as the primary source of news on the internet. No, but they will be an excelent complement and a very good way to keep traditional news site honest
The rise of portable media does contribute to social isolation. It reduces the casual encounter, the serendipity in our daily lives, the eye to eye connection with others
Computer literacy is not an important qualification for the presidency.
Digital technology has had a positive effect on the quality of filmmaking.
The Internet has had a positive impact on the film industry.
Violent video games contribute to violent behavior.
Technological advancements tend to improve human life.
Google is the best search engine. among the ones I have used
The features were the deciding factor in my most recent purchase of a portable media player. After being a Palm user for more than 10 years, I decided to migrate to iPhone. Palm is good for contacts and calendar, but for everything else it sucks.
UNKNOWN: Would you prefer a laptop with a touchscreen interface?
UNKNOWN: Are exclusive sales agreements between service providers and handset makers anti-competitive?
whereIstand is an effective forum for influencing people's opinions. Its definitely a great space to see all the angles on the issues, decide on where to stand on them, and either confirm or change previous judgements. Very influential !
Websites should not maintain legal rights over a member's content after the account is deleted. All my digital information belongs to me and only to me, and it should be my irrevocable right to fully erase it from any website if I wish so.
UNKNOWN: Is it more interesting to read opinions of members or public figures on whereIstand.com?
UNKNOWN: Should Mark Zuckerberg be replaced as CEO of Facebook?
UNKNOWN: Which 16-bit video game console was better?
UNKNOWN: Will the Kindle DX help reverse the newspaper industry's decline?
UNKNOWN: Should there be a permanent moratorium on state and local taxes on Internet access?
UNKNOWN: If a nuclear weapons program is discovered in Iran, would you support a preemptive military strike?
UNKNOWN: Should cell phones be banned in public schools?
UNKNOWN: Should the US convert to the metric system?
UNKNOWN: Should Samuel Alito be confirmed for the Supreme Court?
UNKNOWN: Should news agencies limit the content bloggers can excerpt from their articles?
UNKNOWN: Should U.S. Customs agents be allowed to search laptops without reasonable suspicion?
UNKNOWN: Will Artificial Intelligence eventually become a danger to humanity?
UNKNOWN: Should Nintendo Wii be considered a form of exercise?
UNKNOWN: Should the FCC allow companies to provide free, ad-supported, national wireless Internet access?
UNKNOWN: Is God infallible?
UNKNOWN: Which is the best e-mail service provider?
UNKNOWN: Which is the best operating system for the average computer user?
UNKNOWN: Should employers have the right to fire workers for content posted on social networking sites?
UNKNOWN: Should high-speed Internet access be free?