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Tested.com |OT| Lean Into It If It's Racist

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willsmith

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eznark said:
How has traffic been post acquisition? It kind of stinks that on their shows they never direct folks to Tested. I get it for Mythbusters as those are pre-existing contracts (and I think separate from the current B/B deal) but that Rube Goldberg show not having a presence on Tested seems odd.
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The Unchained Reaction stuff was shot well before the Tested deal was final. Adam's been great about plugging the site in all opportunities.
 
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eznark

Banned
willsmith said:
The Unchained Reaction stuff was shot well before the Tested deal was final. Adam's been great about plugging the site in all opportunities.
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Sure, but is it hard to reshoot the "check out more at our wbsite" bit at the end? Maybe it is, I literally have no idea. Just seemed strange considering it all happened around the same time. I don't even know if that show is still on anymore.

Either way, a more cohesive web presence would probably do wonders and would definitely add value (for me) beyond what I can get through other means. Again, not really within the scope of what you were asking for though I suppose.

Better forums? Last I checked they seemed broken and that is the only Tested content I can't really consumer better elsewhere.
 
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willsmith

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I doubt you'll see a cohesive Tested/Mythbusters site. The rights issues for something like that to happen are pretty terrifying.

As for the forums, they're mostly fixed now, and should be all the way back to original if not better shortly.
 
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Zaph

Member
eznark said:
Really though, and this is one of the reasons I liked just paying you guys, your content is just better consumed elsewhere. I don't listen to podcasts from a webpage and your videos are generally good enough that I watch them on the TV. I personally don't have a huge use for the website. I know that's how you generate revenue though and prove engagement to advertisers but there just isn't a ton there to compel me to keep coming back.

Sell me a Roku app or something!
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I don't either (prefer navigating their Youtube channel), but you should definitely visit every so often for some great articles by Wesley Fenlon.

Three of my recent favourites:
Thieves, Cobblers, and Fan Edits: The 50-Year Odyssey of an Animated Masterpiece
Precision Gear Porn: Why Mechanical Wrist Watches are so Cool (and Pricey)
Still Life, Still Death: Where Stop Motion Animation Models Go to Rest

Make sure you at least read the first one. It's fascinating.
 
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eznark

Banned
willsmith said:
I doubt you'll see a cohesive Tested/Mythbusters site. The rights issues for something like that to happen are pretty terrifying.

As for the forums, they're mostly fixed now, and should be all the way back to original if not better shortly.
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Yeah, I understand that and honestly, that is probably a bit too broad an audience.
Zaph said:
I don't either (prefer navigating their Youtube channel), but you should definitely visit every so often for some great articles by Wesley Fenlon.

Three of my recent favourites:
Thieves, Cobblers, and Fan Edits: The 50-Year Odyssey of an Animated Masterpiece
Precision Gear Porn: Why Mechanical Wrist Watches are so Cool (and Pricey)
Still Life, Still Death: Where Stop Motion Animation Models Go to Rest

Make sure you at least read the first one. It's fascinating.
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I definitely read most of the articles but that's RSS reader to Pocket. No idea if that registers are a site visit or not.
 
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Azar

Member
Zaph said:
I don't either (prefer navigating their Youtube channel), but you should definitely visit every so often for some great articles by Wesley Fenlon.

Three of my recent favourites:
Thieves, Cobblers, and Fan Edits: The 50-Year Odyssey of an Animated Masterpiece
Precision Gear Porn: Why Mechanical Wrist Watches are so Cool (and Pricey)
Still Life, Still Death: Where Stop Motion Animation Models Go to Rest

Make sure you at least read the first one. It's fascinating.
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Thanks :D I have stories lined up for the next few weeks that I'm excited about.
 
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Chuck

Still without luck
So I was listening to the patents episode of This American Life. They started talking about 'patent trolls' and someone brought up the company Intellectual Ventures and co-founder of the company Nathan Myhrvold. Then they started talking about his other ventures, one of them being a book, or series of books, he wrote called Modernist Cuisine.

So I haven't been keeping up with the Modernist Cuisine Lab videos at all and I might have missed Will talk about this on the podcast, but are they really doing videos promoting a company which is owned by someone who is also a co-founder of one of the largest patent troll companies in America? Like, WHAT!

Will talks about patent trolls all the time and how they're bad for the tech industry. I really might have completely missed them talk about this, but I found this revelation crazy.
 
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sixghost

Member
Chuck said:
So I was listening to the patents episode of This American Life. The started talking about 'patent trolls' and someone brought up the company Intellectual Ventures and co-founder of the company Nathan Myhrvold. Then they started talking about his other ventures, one of them being a book, or series of book, he wrote called Modernist Cuisine.

So I haven't been keeping up with the Modernist Cuisine Lab videos at all and I might have missed Will talk about this on the podcast, but are they really doing videos promoting a company which is owned by someone who is also a co-founder of one of the largest patent troll companies in America? Like, WHAT!

Will talks about patent trolls all the time and how they're bad for the tech industry. I really might have completely missed them talk about this, but I found this revelation crazy.
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I thought that was an amusing coincidence too. I understand why they wouldn't want to talk about it though.
 
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willsmith

Member
Chuck said:
So I was listening to the patents episode of This American Life. They started talking about 'patent trolls' and someone brought up the company Intellectual Ventures and co-founder of the company Nathan Myhrvold. Then they started talking about his other ventures, one of them being a book, or series of books, he wrote called Modernist Cuisine.

So I haven't been keeping up with the Modernist Cuisine Lab videos at all and I might have missed Will talk about this on the podcast, but are they really doing videos promoting a company which is owned by someone who is also a co-founder of one of the largest patent troll companies in America? Like, WHAT!

Will talks about patent trolls all the time and how they're bad for the tech industry. I really might have completely missed them talk about this, but I found this revelation crazy.
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I don't really have a position on IV. I'm not well-informed enough about it to discuss it. I've listened to the This American Life and Planet Money episodes, and read a bit about IV. The claims don't paint a particularly rosy picture about the company. You'll note we haven't run any stories about what a positive force for good IV is.

That said, the Modernist Cuisine team is doing innovative work with food science, which is worth covering. It is my understanding that MC is owned by Nathan, not IV. It's work that probably wouldn't happen if a wealthy patron weren't supporting it--even at $500/copy the cookbook can't be profitable. You can't cancel out a wrong with a right, but it would be unfair to judge MC because of a questionable affiliation of its owner.
 
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eznark

Banned
willsmith said:
I don't really have a position on IV. I'm not well-informed enough about it to discuss it. I've listened to the This American Life and Planet Money episodes, and read a bit about IV. The claims don't paint a particularly rosy picture about the company. You'll note we haven't run any stories about what a positive force for good IV is.

That said, the Modernist Cuisine team is doing innovative work with food science, which is worth covering. It is my understanding that MC is owned by Nathan, not IV. It's work that probably wouldn't happen if a wealthy patron weren't supporting it--even at $500/copy the cookbook can't be profitable. You can't cancel out a wrong with a right, but it would be unfair to judge MC because of a questionable affiliation of its owner.
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Chick Fil A? Pinkberry?

Not equating the social causes but people have no problem judging compnies and causes based on the individuals involved, what makes MC different?
 
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eznark

Banned
Megasoum said:
I still have to watch them but I'm kinda scared. I hate watching videos about stuff I know very well (I've been an aviation buff all my life).
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If you know more about aviation that this guy I will be absolutely floored. Plus, they don't really talk about aviation much. They are awesome videos.
 
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eznark

Banned
Yeah, they said a few months ago that they were now able to go back. I think the owner did something terrible, like beat the crap out of a homeless guy. But he is no longer there.
 
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slaughterking

Member
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EPISODE 135 - THE FILET O' FISH INCIDENT - 8/16/2012


On this week's show, Joey is curious about Windows 8, Will enjoys the heat, and Norm tells a horrifying story. All that, plus Windows 8 RTM impressions, a Mars Curiosity update, Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!
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Chuck

Still without luck
Good Podcast this week. Joey does a good job, but I definitely miss Gary.

Windows 8 sure sounds like a 'wait and see' kind of thing. Really looking forward to the Quick Look tomorrow.
 
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HamPster PamPster

Member
Something missing from the Windows upgrade debate is what Vista and XP users should do. I have a 4 year old desktop with Vista that's fine for my needs but I wouldn't mind getting Windows 8 for cheap. I don't have a .edu email address so I can't get 7 for ~$40 (as far as I'm aware). I can't see any reason not to upgrade unless there are going to be compatibility issues with Steam and my games. Will is down on Windows 8 but I imagine he thinks its better than XP or Vista but I'm not sure.

Also, I wish they spent more time on the new note. I had no idea it has pressure sensitivity. Did the note phone have it? I played around with it in a store once and found the writing to be terrible. If its improved on the tablet then I'm much more interested.
 
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Deleted member 17706

Unconfirmed Member
Technosteve said:
My desktop PC doesn't need windows 8 can't they just give me windows 7.5 all the speed improvements and none of metro
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Yeah, listening to Will talk about Windows 8 on the recent podcast really soured me on the hole thing. I was planning on giving it a try, but it sounds like a big clusterfuck.

Maybe it will be great if I ever pick up a Surface, but it sounds maddening on a desktop PC with only a standard mouse and keyboard for input.
 
Fox Mulder

Fox Mulder

Member
Zefah said:
Yeah, listening to Will talk about Windows 8 on the recent podcast really soured me on the hole thing. I was planning on giving it a try, but it sounds like a big clusterfuck.

Maybe it will be great if I ever pick up a Surface, but it sounds maddening on a desktop PC with only a standard mouse and keyboard for input.
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I am considering getting a surface tablet if they are done right. I love my iPad, but tablet use has already taken over a lot of what I use my pc for. I'm ready for more freedom with a tablet, so I'm mostly interested in how windows 8 works on that.

I can leave windows 7 on my pc for years.
 
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No_Style

Member
The Metro stuff was a nonissue for me after installing Release Preview. It was jarring during Customer Preview but now I don't mind it. The difference was I started using the OS and stopped critiquing it. I treat the Start Screen like gadgets and classic Start Menu combined.

Under the hood improvements and the new theme is more than enough reason for me to plop down $40.

Also, I feel Will's gripes are blown out of proportion but that's just me.
 
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Chuck

Still without luck
lol, it's amazing how many times Will says "Metro" after he corrects himself at the start of the Quick Look.
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Anyway, the 'Modern Style UI' looks like crap and seems to have barely any functionality. No thanks, unless they fix it. Still considering the upgrade for the performance improvements though. I'm curious of what Norm thinks of his prediction from last year when he said "Windows 8 will fail utterly on Desktop".
 
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chickdigger802

Banned
is it really impossible to capture multi monitor setups?

Really curious how the charms stuff works. Would i need to go to top right corner of the most right monitor?
 
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Deleted member 17706

Unconfirmed Member
The metro interface is just stupid as hell. Nothing in those live updating tiles looks interesting. Oh fuck, random information about a Twitter response I got! Hey, it's 80 degree outside! Oh my god, the DOW is down today! Oh, hey! A random photograph! My dog sure is funny!

None of this is useful unless I'm specifically looking for it. Why would I want multiple huge blocks feeding me random information? I guess it could be cool once heavily customized, but I really don't like the Metro stuff.
 
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big_z

Member
I'll upgrade to win 8 when someone figures out how to bring back the classic start menu and disable metro via registry tweaks.
 
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Deleted member 17706

Unconfirmed Member
big_z said:
I'll upgrade to win 8 when someone figures out how to bring back the classic start menu and disable metro via registry tweaks.
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Yeah, all of the desktop improvements seem neat, although I think I prefer the Aero aesthetic of Windows 7.

If MS ever releases a desktop version without all the Metro, I'd be all over the OS.
 
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panda21

Member
i quite like W8 because if you just ignore metro it feels like a leaner windows.

launching stuff by pressing windows and then typing its name works just fine, and then you really don't need to use metro at all.
 
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Ghost

Chili Con Carnage!
panda21 said:
i quite like W8 because if you just ignore metro it feels like a leaner windows.

launching stuff by pressing windows and then typing its name works just fine, and then you really don't need to use metro at all.
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This is my experience so far as well, if you want the performance improvements (you should, they are great) there's really no reason metro should put you off. Just think of it as an 'All Programs' menu you can organise
 
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eznark

Banned
panda21 said:
i quite like W8 because if you just ignore metro it feels like a leaner windows.

launching stuff by pressing windows and then typing its name works just fine, and then you really don't need to use metro at all.
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Yeah, I'm looking forward to watching the video because for the past few weeks it seems like Will has overall liked Windows 8 and just completely ignored the Start screen.

Gary must have gotten to him.
 
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