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namelessdread OP ,

Me and your cat have no idea what you’re talking about…

Taylor Swift launches legal broadside at a college student who tracks private jets via public data (www.seattletimes.com)

In late December, Swift’s camp hit Jack Sweeney, a junior studying information technology at the University of Central Florida, with a cease-and-desist letter that blamed his automated tracking of her private jet for tipping off stalkers as to her location. In the letter, attorneys from the law firm Venable accused Sweeney of...

namelessdread ,

It’s like meowschwitz in here

namelessdread ,

I love him

namelessdread ,

Federal, not state convictions.

namelessdread ,

And his wife?

… to shreds you say?

namelessdread OP ,

This is the one! I have three of them and the cats love them.

namelessdread ,

He was born in Canada

Police fatally shoot Black woman who called 911 for domestic violence (www.theguardian.com)

A Los Angeles county sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a 27-year-old woman who had called 911 to report that she was under attack by a former boyfriend, police officials and lawyers for the victim’s family said on Thursday. Records show the deputy had killed another person in similar circumstances three years ago....

namelessdread ,

You’re right, police have wrongly killed people of all races.

However, it’s important to note that recent studies have found that “Black Americans are 3.23 times more likely than white Americans to be killed by police, according to a new study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.”

hsph.harvard.edu/…/blacks-whites-police-deaths-di…

namelessdread ,

Disregarding all the other stuff, the reports say he was being treated with ketamine for anxiety and depression. He had decades of mental health struggles.

No matter who the person is, he was still a person.

namelessdread ,

I had Starlink too and it was definitely unreliable. It’s also absolutely atrocious in any kind of weather like heavy rain or snow.

It’s better than nothing for sure, but definitely look into it more, especially if you’ll be relying on it for work.

namelessdread ,

In my state, it’s $10 for a non-driver state issued ID card. However, the offices you need to visit in person have limited days and hours that they are open, meaning some people can’t afford to take the time off of work to do so.

If for some reason they don’t already have supporting identifying documents like a social security card, it could take multiple steps and visits.

namelessdread ,

"The cancellations have come through existing federal student loan forgiveness programs, which are limited to specific categories of borrowers, such as public-sector workers, people defrauded by for-profit colleges and borrowers who have paid for at least 20 years. " -CNN

These are not rich people.

These forgiveness programs weren’t even created by Biden.

You’re intentionally spreading false information.

namelessdread ,

So you think people who were defrauded or are working public service jobs like teachers are rich people and not working class?

namelessdread ,

Students who attended colleges or universities that lost their accreditation and were shut down, making those degrees they handed out worthless and literally illegitimate. Those people, who had loans for degrees they couldn’t use from defunct colleges were defrauded.

Six teenagers in court over beheading of French teacher (www.reuters.com)

PARIS, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Six teenagers go on trial behind closed doors on Monday, accused of involvement in the beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty by a suspected Islamist in 2020 in an attack that struck at the heart of the country’s secular values....

namelessdread ,

I’d love to discuss this more if you’d be interested. I teach mass communications and visual literacy courses at a university and have over a decade of experience. I’m always interested in discussing these things further, as media literacy is extremely important and we can only educate others and make improvements with our literacy skills through discussion, learning, and practice.

Could you tell me more about the authors you mention and where you got the information from?

One thing I like about Media Bias Fact Check is that their methodology is transparent and clear. Yes, there is a certain level of subjectivity, as there is with any analysis like this. They utilize fact checking best practices and have ethical funding. Even their competitors rate them to be accurate and credible.

They are considered reliable not because people use them, but because of their methodologies, transparency, and factuality. Nothing is 100%, but it’s a good resource in my opinion.

namelessdread ,

He looks so happy! My name suggestion is Rufus.

namelessdread ,

For Karl!

namelessdread ,

This article, and the source it links to, appears to be talking about the UK actually.

namelessdread , (edited )

The police were definitely corrupt, but that documentary is intentionally misleading.

While some evidence may be in question, it’s important to know that Teresa Halbach’s vehicle was found on the property, along with charred pieces of her human bones in a burn pit.

It was the last place she went, the last place she was seen, and Avery lured here there under false pretenses (Teresa was not even supposed to be meeting with Avery).

None of this excuses any bad behaviors by the police, and that department certainly appears to be corrupt, but probably not a good example for this instance.

namelessdread ,

Huh, I could’ve sworn I had read that the DNA was confirmed to be hers. After looking more thoroughly you’re absolutely correct. I did see a few articles that said it was matched via a partial tooth, but looking deeper into that it looks like the findings may have just been “consistent” with Halbach. Still compelling evidence, but not a direct DNA match.

I also think it’s more than likely he did it, but that’s an important clarification.

namelessdread ,

It’s certainly very complex. I definitely agree he didn’t get a fair treatment or trial and for that reason alone shouldn’t be incarcerated

I also think that the Netflix documentary really skewed the view and understanding of the evidence, though. And, as you note, there can be confusion over what level of certainty a jury needs to reach. Beyond a reasonable doubt, not beyond any doubt.

All this being said, it bothers me to some degree that people will go to great lengths to fight for Avery’s innocence, largely due to that documentary, when there are others whose cases are much more questionable and deserve attention too, such as Temujin Kensu.

I just hope that people, upon seeing documentaries (or really any information that drives them to a certain decision or thought, particularly based on an emotional response), would do further research.

namelessdread ,

They look so warm and happy together!

namelessdread ,

Completely agree. Not only is it disturbing how little people care, but there’s a far bigger picture.

Right now it’s celebrities shilling products. What happens when it’s political figures? What happens when the messages spread misinformation or violence?

It doesn’t matter whether or not you fall for it as an individual. It will impact society. Full stop.

People need to be more understanding and compassionate. If you know so much and are so great at identifying these things and so technologically savvy, help educate those around you. Vote in every election, including local elections, to vote into power people who understand these issues and will act on the best interest of the people.

namelessdread ,

I get what you’re saying, but I’m not sure you realize just how much that would hurt people. Europe is much more densely concentrated and has far better public transit options. Many parts of the US are extremely rural. My nearest grocery store is a 30 minute drive away. There are no stores in walking distance at all. There are no sidewalks. There are no busses, trains, or cabs in my area, and that is not wildly uncommon.

If costs of gas doubled, at least without viable alternatives, it would absolutely bankrupt people. And it would disproportionately impact poor people in rural areas where it’s very common to commute to work 30-60 minutes of driving is a common commute. While it varies by state, US federal minimum wage in the US is $7.25/hour. Many people commute for work, and an hour drive one way is also not uncommon.

Let’s take 7.25 an hour x 40 hours = $290 before taxes.

We’ll keep it simple and say a person uses only 1 gallon of gas per day to get to and from work which, at $8 a gallon x 5 days a week = $40. Just that travel to and from work and no other travel at all (or maintenance on the vehicle) would be 14% of pre-tax income.

So many things need to change so I understand the perspective, but I think it’s really important to consider the widespread impact. Obviously the US has a lot of issues contributing to this situation.

namelessdread ,

That’s a fair counter, and I definitely agree there are many things that could be changed to improve the situation.I also think the US needs to move away from large vehicles, and it’s a huge problem that so many people are purchasing vehicles that get poor mileage and are ultimately bad for the environment.

I would argue though that there are some issues with the motorcycle suggestion. First, in many areas of the country it’s only feasible to ride a motorcycle about half the year due to weather. In the New England area, it’s only feasible in the summer. Otherwise, the snow and ice make it far too dangerous. Plus, if you have a family/children, then you also need some kind of car, so now you have to buy, register, inspect, and maintain two vehicles. There are also costs for getting a motorcycle endorsement on your license and an additional fee each time you renew your license to maintain that motorcycle endorsement on your license.

The problem with the “pay per mpg” would be older cars. I used to drive a very old car with very bad gas mileage. I also lived in that car. There’s risk of disproportionately impacting people with low income. Of course, that could be countered based off the the year of the car, or income, or some other thing – but I’m sure there would be loopholes and other issues there.

Anyways, really interesting topic to consider. Thanks for the respectful discourse!

namelessdread OP ,

Nah we’ve had the cube thing for like 2 years, longer than that cat lol

namelessdread ,

Honestly I’m advocating for genocide…

gasp

namelessdread ,

Did I hear a rock and stone?

namelessdread ,

yes hello cat lawyer here

you’re slandering my client!! no evidence

boris is a good boy

namelessdread ,

That looks so good and fluffy!

namelessdread ,

The data referenced in that quote is linked in the article. When following the link, it specifies “Americans under the age of 18”

Full info: The Gun Violence Archive

Americans under the age of 18 killed or injured by gunfire since 2014:

2014: 2,861

2015: 3,378

2016: 3,820

2017: 3,982

2018: 3,543

2019: 3,825

2020: 5,159

2021: 5,705

2022: 6,170

2023: 4,319 [in 235 days]

namelessdread ,

yes hello cat lawyer here, baby cat is innocent

Elon Musk’s X is throttling traffic to news and websites he dislikes | The site formerly known as Twitter has added a five-second delay when a user clicks on a shortened link to the New York Times,... (www.washingtonpost.com)

Elon Musk’s X is throttling traffic to news and websites he dislikes | The site formerly known as Twitter has added a five-second delay when a user clicks on a shortened link to the New York Times,…::undefined

namelessdread ,

Honestly, I’m constantly asking this question regarding most social media platforms. What will it take for people to stop using platforms they don’t like? It’s not just the support, it’s the actual monetary value of their interactions with those platforms – you’re handing those companies money by utilizing their “free” platforms. I teach online undergrad courses in mass communication, visual literacy, etc. Students talk about their use of social media platforms and many complain that they don’t even like them or don’t like their policies. When I ask them why they continue to use these platforms they don’t like, they say it’s easier to keep in contact with grandma, or military member, or someone overseas (or similar response).

Is call, text, and email not covering those individual communications? Are there not other formats that could be used instead of platforms that you don’t like? It’s much deeper than just that “simple” question. For many, it questions their idea of how culture and society. Especially younger people, who grew up with social media all of their lives, it’s difficult to picture an existence without it, to live with the “FOMO” (fear of missing out), etc.

It’s honestly a really interesting topic, and it will be necessary to question our idea of culture and what’s “normal” when it comes to social media usage.

namelessdread ,

Don’t you even dare reply to this comment with any more pictures of this cat. I won’t stand for it!!!

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namelessdread ,

I used Boost for Reddit and they’re creating a Lemmy app. So here I am.

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