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any tips on "pimping" an arcade cabinet? (now with a new and improved flame war)

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Layer01:

--- Quote from: BrokenBones1 on December 22, 2004, 09:39:36 pm ---

I say leave it open.

It's all about knowledge.

 

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oh i agree, i would like to leave it open too, but maybe a little "cleaning" is in order, you know get back onto the topic, which is how to get your (LEGAL) arcade machine into a public place and earning some income.
those of you who have done this please share your stories, and any tips you may have :)

subzero23:

--- Quote from: jarrett on December 22, 2004, 08:52:07 pm ---
--- Quote from: subzero23 ---How can opinions be wrong?
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I can probably find an example of an opinion that is based on misinformation, therefore it might be called wrong.


--- Quote from: subzero23 ---They want to ban stem cell research which is just stupid, for example.
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Okay, that's your opinion.
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subzero23:

--- Quote from: MameJunkie on December 22, 2004, 09:17:51 pm ---
--- Quote from: subzero23 on December 22, 2004, 04:29:01 pm ---I don't care about dictionary or law interpretations of "to steal"
there is only one definition for me, to take something away from someone else so that person no longer has it

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So by your definition, copying any software is okay since you never take it away from another person.
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RayB:
"How can opinions be wrong?" he asked...

Let's say Mr. X says "It's ok to kill anyone I choose to so long as I think they deserved it." How's that for an opinion? And by your logic, that opinion can't be wrong.

Man... since you ARE in college I suggest you take "Moral Philosophy 101". You'll learn actually than many moral rights/wrongs are inherently right or wrong and not subjective. (Look up "Inherent"). There are fundamental truths that have been debated through the ages and the conclusions are always the same. Such as for example the taking of another's life. When discussing moral philosophy beyond the core "truths", one basic thing in determining what is moral or immoral is intent and consequence. That's why our laws are built with varying degrees of penalties. (ie: A lighter sentence of taking a person's life accidentally vs taking their life intentionally).

What it boils down to is that everything has consequences. And everybody's actions ripple far beyond their immediate interactions and surroundings. For example, the popularity of MAME and MAME cabinet building has already had a negative effect on the value of classic arcade machines. That affects real people out there who thought they could refurb and sell these machines. Individually our actions seem insignificant (we don't intend to cause harm), but collectively we've all had an effect (the consequences to our actions). Just remember that. That's all I'm saying in this.

~Ray B.

subzero23:
heh how funny
I DID take moral philosophy in college
that's where I basically learned to form these opinions
morals are completely subjective

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