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Ejaculating

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I’m going to assume this judge hasn’t been unduly influenced.

This looks like a classic case of following the letter of the law, while ignoring the spirit of the law. The law seems like it’s intended to punish harmful violations of privacy. No reasonable person can conclude that the sale of tens (or hundreds) of thousands of people’s private data is entirely harmless, but that’s what this judge did.

US courts often take “reasonable” assumptions into account when making judgments or issuing sentences. Just because the plaintiffs couldn’t actually prove specific damage is no reason to assume it didn’t/won’t happen.

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Yeah. What the hell were the plaintiffs supposed to do? How do you get proof of something like this? Break into an exec’s office? Hack an auto manufacturer’s network?

Oh, wait a sec. Evidence that’s acquired illegally generally isn’t admissible. So even those ridiculous plans wouldn’t work. I guess the best we can do is wait until the harm is done, and then hope there’s a sloppy enough paper trail to unequivocally prove exactly who did it.

Apparently, that’s MUCH better than using some common sense.

An auto manufacturer, who has no business snooping on your texts in the first place, should not have permission to keep copies of them. Ever. It’s an absurdly obvious question. The plaintiffs shouldn’t have to prove they’ve been harmed. The auto manufacturers should have to prove that their intentions benefit all customers, AND that those benefits outweigh the risks.

And no, advertising that’s specifically targeted at my perceived needs and interests doesn’t count as a “benefit”. Sorry not sorry.

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I honestly don’t know. True or not, though, it’s an interesting idea!

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Something as simple and obvious as this makes me wonder what other hidden biases are just waiting to be discovered.

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To me, it should only “matter” for technical reasons - to help find the root of the problem and fix it at the source. If your roof is leaking, then fix the roof. Don’t become an expert on where to place the buckets.

You’re right, though. It doesn’t matter in terms of excusing or justifying anything. It shouldn’t have been allowed to happen in the first place.

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“Hey, baby, Elon Musk says we should fuck.”

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I have no idea who those two guys in the background are, but I feel sorry for them anyway just because they’re there.

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The Founder Pounder series could be interesting. With horny shape shifters, the depravity is limited only by your imagination!

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Lmao it is now my goal to use the phrase “language salty enough to cure pork”.

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I’m the last person who would leap to Meta’s defense, but I gotta ask: how, exactly, does one draw the line between a service being addictive and one that’s just well designed and pleasant to use?

I wouldn’t want this lawsuit to discourage quality web design.

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Okay, I have no problem admitting I’m naïve on the subject. If I guessed wrong, though, what is addiction about? It’s hard for me to imagine getting addicted to something you aren’t likely to use and don’t like.

Sure, I can see people changing their mind about something once they’re already addicted, but that’s not the same thing.

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I don’t have an account on any of their stuff, but even I recognize that this is a nice burn.

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Did you mean to reply to me? You’re kind of asking what I’m asking. I wouldn’t imagine there’s a “first dose” if the website is shitty and annoying to use. Instead of dopamine, wouldn’t there be bad memories and unpleasant associations?

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Thank you! I was starting to wonder if I simply expressed myself poorly, but you explained what I was trying to ask about. Now I get it!

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Interesting (and disturbing) contrast. I haven’t done any programming, so I appreciate the perspective!

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A friend of mine somehow said “rad” in a way that was ironic, gently mocking, and sincerely complimentary at the same time. It was perfect. I don’t think I’ll ever meet someone else who manages to say any word in quite that way.

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I didn’t realize a B-52 had never landed in South Korea before. I would have assumed it had already happened enough times to be completely unremarkable.

How do you feel about financing a genocide?

I didn’t want to direct this question to Americans specifically because, at this point, other countries have shown support to Israel in one or the other way. If my country was financing this, I would be taking the streets. Shit, I’m right now in the hospital but all I can think about is protesting anyway just to feel I did...

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I don’t like it one bit.

The government sees it as a strategic need to have a strong ally in the region. That view will not change, at least not anytime soon. The Pentagon considers it a national security issue, which puts it beyond politics. Unfortunately, I have to live with that.

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No. I never tried to say it. I just plain said it…

I’d like to point out to folks that whatever your stance on the issue may be, this statement (taken by itself) is pretty funny.

Please excuse the interruption and continue.

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Either you replied to the wrong comment, or I’m misunderstanding yours

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Careful, France, this sounds like something a Trump supporter would come up with.

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I understand your point. The authoritarianism and lack of respect for freedom of speech was what I had in mind, not international relations.

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My hatred of throw pillows is so extreme that it borders on psychotic.

“They don’t serve any purpose besides getting in your way! What if you want so sit on the couch, but there’s already someone else on it? You can’t just put the throw pillow in their lap. You can’t toss it on the floor, either. That’s rude. I HATE THEM SO MUCH.” 🔪 🪶🪶🪶

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I have. Sometimes, if I’m forced to attend an event at the house of someone I don’t like, I’ll wash my hands with it out of spite.

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The “Bored!” panel alone made me laugh!

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Good. I hope people and organizations keep leaving.

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I’m bewildered, too. The only thing keeping me from flying into a confused, indignant rage is the thought that a lab is kind of like a kitchen.

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It works for me because Mulgrew really didn’t like Jeri Ryan at first, so throwing someone out the window for even suggesting a sexy new character makes sense.

(For anyone who hadn’t heard this before, it turned out fine. Mulgrew and Ryan were friends by the time the show ended.)

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While my tastes are different, yours is an opinion I can respect, because you recognize Mulgrew’s awesomeness.

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I must object to the libel of the Miranda class. That is one of my favorite starship designs of all time, Star Trek or otherwise.

I have no problem dumping on the Oberth class, though. Those things are crap.

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Well, now I kinda do want to try and tell you that, just to see what your response will be.

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At a glance I thought that was Steven Universe

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No need for the text at the top. The pic itself is great!

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According to government data, about 245,000 illegal entries have been recorded in this region during the current fiscal year.

This is an extremely complex issue, but let’s just consider that number for a minute.

That’s about 671 people every day. About 28 each hour. Damn.

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I’m just gonna leave it as a quote from the article. If the wording is messed up, it’s their problem. Good point, though!

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Those bastards can’t speak American, and they’re taking all those jobs away that I’d never even consider doing!

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People are allowed to make jokes, especially about things they can’t control directly. Read the room.

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Whoops! Sorry.

Text can be tricky sometimes. Without tone of voice or body language, sometimes I don’t catch stuff.

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Reread the last sentence of the comment you’re replying to.

No candidate will ever be ideal, and apathy just makes things easier for the worst ones. Get off your ass and vote.

HappyMeatbag ,
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I misunderstood. If you’re participating in the process and doing what you believe in, that’s cool.

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Tiny text. If you’re designing something for people beyond their mid twenties, don’t use anything less than a 12pt font.

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But they should be used sparingly

Good. You get it.

I’m thinking about specific web pages that use very small text for the body of an article. Then, once I’ve adjusted my browser so it’s legible, the text on other websites is ridiculously big.

Sadists. Or perhaps I’m giving them too much credit. Maybe they’re just morons.

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I wouldn’t so much as think of attending even if it was right in the next town, so okay. Do it. I’ll enjoy reading about what a disaster it was.

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I recognize this scene, but can’t remember what it’s from. Help!

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Thanks! 😂

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My brain insists that this is terrible, but, I’m laughing, so…

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Is your username a reference to The Good Place? If so, I approve! 👍

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