Funny what you take away from an article. The only thing I found interesting wat that the author chose to use the word antediluvian, which implies that he is likely a creationist.
@tadghostal So what if he is a creationist, would that make him a less credible author for a technology blog? Does this man's beliefs have anything to do with the production, usage, research, or relevance of magnetic tapes? I mean, while the author may have used the word poorly, the debate about evolution vs. creationism is irrelevant here.
@tadghostal The word is used as meaning 'ridiculously oldfashioned too in normal use. I don't expect engadget has writers who are that daft that they are creationists, even though 80% of the US population is according to studies done, and even though darren is from north carolina (no offense)
@tadghostal There wasn't any debate about evolution vs. creation, my comment was about the fact that him being a creationist or evolutionist has nothing to do with magnetic tape.
Same goes for you, Wwhat, possible and/or perceived religious beliefs of the authors have nothing to do with a technology blog. As along as one doesn't actively proselytize about their beliefs (whether it be creation or evolution) on said tech blog, the credibility of the blog should not be in question because of it.
This may seem like a religion vs. evolution argument, but its not. All I'm saying is that this argument, and subtle jabs toward one group or another, do not belong here, (there is a proper time and place for everything).
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Funny what you take away from an article. The only thing I found interesting wat that the author chose to use the word antediluvian, which implies that he is likely a creationist.
@tadghostal my kingdom for an edit button...
@tadghostal
So what if he is a creationist, would that make him a less credible author for a technology blog? Does this man's beliefs have anything to do with the production, usage, research, or relevance of magnetic tapes? I mean, while the author may have used the word poorly, the debate about evolution vs. creationism is irrelevant here.
@joebob There is no debate about evolution vs creationism here. In fact, it wasn't mentioned until your post. I simply made an observation.
The point I was making was about how different things can be gleaned from an article - some relevant, and some (like mine) irrelevant.
@tadghostal
The word is used as meaning 'ridiculously oldfashioned too in normal use.
I don't expect engadget has writers who are that daft that they are creationists, even though 80% of the US population is according to studies done, and even though darren is from north carolina (no offense)
@tadghostal
There wasn't any debate about evolution vs. creation, my comment was about the fact that him being a creationist or evolutionist has nothing to do with magnetic tape.
Same goes for you, Wwhat, possible and/or perceived religious beliefs of the authors have nothing to do with a technology blog. As along as one doesn't actively proselytize about their beliefs (whether it be creation or evolution) on said tech blog, the credibility of the blog should not be in question because of it.
This may seem like a religion vs. evolution argument, but its not. All I'm saying is that this argument, and subtle jabs toward one group or another, do not belong here, (there is a proper time and place for everything).
Am I making sense?
@joebob
Basically I'm saying save the proselytizing for the apple-fan-boys.
If a person lacks sanity that will reflect in his writing I expect..