Im getting my copy today!!! I plan on being on Gilgamesh as well. there has to be a SW linkshell of some sort.

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maybe a DNA copyright isn't such a crazy idea

Yes, this is exactly why they should be copyrightable, or more specifically, that you're specific genome belongs to you and no one else can use it without your permission. Even more so, that DNA that exists in nature shouldn't be copyrightable by corporation. The good news though is that the Supreme Court is on our side.

Having the right to copyright DNA is important in a commercial sense. If a company can't copyright the unique genetic sequences they spend years or even decades researching and creating, then they won't be able to maintain control over it and eventually earn a return on all the invested capital. This would delay or completely stall genetic research as profit is still a large motivator in the medical industry.

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the moment genetic engineering is a viable and safe, im utilizing the fuck out of it and getting effective immortality and all the cool stuff. So i am not particularly attached to the DNA i have now. So I dont really understand how having your dna out there affect you. I mean it goes both ways doesnt it? if you can copy right genetic material, so can the evil corporations.

There's a whole host of different concerns to this including that someone could take your DNA and eventually create a clone or more realistically steal a skin cell and use part of its DNA to fertilize a cell to create a child without your permission or knowledge. Companies could take DNA samples without you even knowing during interviews to see if you're at high risk for any disease, denying you for a position if you're a high health risk, or, eventually, to determine if you have a trustworthy disposition. There's a whole host of doomsday scenarios.

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the moment genetic engineering is a viable and safe, im utilizing the fuck out of it and getting effective immortality and all the cool stuff. So i am not particularly attached to the DNA i have now. So I dont really understand how having your dna out there affect you. I mean it goes both ways doesnt it? if you can copy right genetic material, so can the evil corporations.

That would be Monsanto

maybe a DNA copyright isn't such a crazy idea

Very interesting. Seems like a lot of technology is involved to call it art, but I suppose there is a good amount of creativity involved for the aspects you can't easily decode from DNA. Though, it'd be great if it'd start a conversation on DNA rights and privacy. I think in some regards it's already happening, ie Henrietta Lacks, but with personal privacy slowly fading I think we should start working to protect our own DNA while access to the technology to decode it and utilize it is limits.

If you just need a copy of the official logo, I keep some stored on the server. Here are the images sizes and links.

I just thought this was neat and a little creepy at the same time.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/04/tech/innovation/dna-face-sculptures/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

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Honestly those pesky canadians are no fun at all swooping in to be all genial and nice and helpful.

Bah humbug :P

Don't you mean ahhhh BumHug?

Honestly those pesky canadians are no fun at all swooping in to be all genial and nice and helpful.

Bah humbug :P

Cheers me dears :D

Hi Darkcinder,

Luckily, I have my iPhone to tether from while my Internet disaster is fixed!

The Fleet Resources Department currently offers forum signature services through our Forum Signature Store. Follow the link to view some examples, choices and testimony of satisfied customers (the last few pages of the thread show our most recent and best work).

If you'd prefer to do the work yourself, contact me privately through the site and provide me with an email address, and I can send over the Stonewall and House of Nagh Red fleet logos for you to play with.

Cheers!

What can I say, it is a gift that I was burdened with :D

Yes that is it "overwhelmingly charming" hit it right on the nose :P

:o are you insinuating that I am someone to be avoided at all costs... Not my fault my charming personality is just so overwhelming for some people is it :p

I think voleron is the man to ask but i think he is having internet problems that will likely last the next few days.

Some might call it an unfortunate coincidence that voleron lost his internet due to a fibre optic cable being cut just as you are asking questions that mean he would have to speak to you, i say a bit toooo convenient just look at the lengths people will go to avoid you :P

Where can I get my grubby lil mits on the Stonewall fleet logogs Etc. For making Signiatures and stuff?

Ta

Me :cheer:

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I am or you are?

Me, rather I feel like a bounty hunter at times

Bounty hunter or stalker? Very fine line.

Not that I would know or anything......

lol, they both can capture people.

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I am or you are?

Me, rather I feel like a bounty hunter at times

Bounty hunter or stalker? Very fine line.

Not that I would know or anything......

Sounds interesting but I'm guessing the health and life insurance premiums are insane.

lol really? sounds like an interesting job?