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• On the post: Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores Precedent, Defies Logic

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 29 Aug, 2024 @ 10:51am

  If the precedent holds, it will be internet-breaking. But I doubt that TikTok would take this lying down. Best bet would be with an Appeals court or the Supreme Court, where TikTok has a better chance to challenge the law. But outside of that, there’s no sugarcoating it, this ruling is really bad.

• On the post: The Harris-Walz Tech Policy Platform… Is Still Bad

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 22 Aug, 2024 @ 10:15am

  Exactly.

• On the post: The Harris-Walz Tech Policy Platform… Is Still Bad

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 22 Aug, 2024 @ 09:51am

  Tech regulation has been pretty terrible, and it’s disappointing to see those positions continued for now. But when push comes to shove, I will still vote for Harris-Walz because, even then, it would feel irresponsible not to. I’d rather deal with bad tech policy, than batshit insane tech policy.

• On the post: Prince Harry Pines For Fictional, Pre-Social Media, Olden Days When Parents Had Full Control Over Their Children

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 14 Aug, 2024 @ 03:47pm

  Ok, Royal.

• On the post: UN Delegates Cheer As They Vote To Approve Increased Surveillance Via Russia-Backed Cybercrime Treaty

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 13 Aug, 2024 @ 08:53am

  Look. I want to agree with you, but you are acting extremely belligerent. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

• On the post: UN Delegates Cheer As They Vote To Approve Increased Surveillance Via Russia-Backed Cybercrime Treaty

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 12 Aug, 2024 @ 01:28pm

  So human rights around the would will be violated by this treaty and the UN’s reaction is… applause.

• On the post: Kamala, Coconuts & The Impossibility Of Content Moderation At Scale

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 31 Jul, 2024 @ 08:32pm

  And you immediately lose any sense of seriousness by referring us as “techdirtists.”

• On the post: Senate To Kids: We’ll Listen To You When You Agree With Us On KOSA

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 30 Jul, 2024 @ 03:11pm

  Yeah, about Point 3:* https://x.com/VP/status/1818379694405992479 Other than that, l agree wholeheartedly with the other three. *I’m cautious that Harris might not have the full context of KOSA right now and just have endorsed it on its surface. Might she change her mind if she heard the whole story? 🤷‍♂️

• On the post: KOSA Will Come To The Senate Floor On Tuesday, Senators Paul & Wyden Explain Why It’s Still Bad

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 29 Jul, 2024 @ 07:24pm

  I know that I’m poking the lion, but the reason why no one wants to listen to you is how belligerent and pompous you are acting. While I do agree that the global trajectory of the Earth and the Worldwide Web has shifted into uncharted territory, you really don’t offer a solution nor any suggestion to solving these issues. You just keep on saying that the world is shite, get offended when someone disagrees with you and throw a temper tantrum and claim that you’re reality. All you offer is pessimism… and that’s it. I agree in principle, but not in execution. You’re coming across as a petulant brat who just recently discovered nihilism and the f bomb.

• On the post: KOSA Will Come To The Senate Floor On Tuesday, Senators Paul & Wyden Explain Why It’s Still Bad

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 26 Jul, 2024 @ 05:15pm

  Sir this an Arby’s.

• On the post: KOSA Will Come To The Senate Floor On Tuesday, Senators Paul & Wyden Explain Why It’s Still Bad

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 26 Jul, 2024 @ 11:02am

  There’s nothing wrong with feeling the enormity of a bill like this; what isn’t is coming to the conclusion that it’s over and there’s nothing you can do about it. It isn’t. Far from it. Sure the senate is a lost cause at this point. But there are multiple opportunities to stop KOSA. The main problem that supporters of KOSA has to confront with is time. It’s not whether it has enough support to pass, it’s whether KOSA has the time to be passed. It has taken a year and two months to reach passage and it’s during election year no less. Plus, considering that the House and Senate might have different versions of KOSA, that brings in a worst-case scenario for the bill: an extra step that makes passage of KOSA even harder to pass because then it has to be debated by both chambers of Congress in a joint convention. Even if KOSA does make it to the President's desk, there is an 18-month gap between being signed and going into effect. That’s enough time for a bill to be brought forth before a judge. If you’re going to give up, you will lose. But if you try fighting, in spite of the odds, you’ll might lose.

• On the post: FTC Oversteps Authority, Demands Unconstitutional Age Verification & Moderation Rules

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 25 Jul, 2024 @ 09:34pm

  So far I heard concerns from Frank Pallone, outright opposition from Democrats Max Campbell, (recently) AOC, and a handful of Texas Republicans. Not a lot to go off tbh. But a lot better in the House than in the senate.

• On the post: FTC Oversteps Authority, Demands Unconstitutional Age Verification & Moderation Rules

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 25 Jul, 2024 @ 02:37pm

  Considering the movement of KOSA today, the silver lining of this awful decision is that it highlights how the FTC would hypothetically operate if KOSA were to become law… and a good showcase how the FTC will not work in good faith.

• On the post: Schumer Advances KOSA: Congress’s Latest ‘But Think Of The Children’ Crusade

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 25 Jul, 2024 @ 07:58am

  KOSA Supporters: “Some of you may die, but it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.”

• On the post: Schumer Advances KOSA: Congress’s Latest ‘But Think Of The Children’ Crusade

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 24 Jul, 2024 @ 06:10am

  “Adults ruin everything.” -Timmy Turner, the Fairy Odd Parents Schools Out Musical. (Never thought that I would use this quote unironically)

• On the post: Meta Tells Court Section 230 Shouldn’t Empower Users And Third Party Apps

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 17 Jul, 2024 @ 12:12pm

  I don’t think I have to tell you how stupid of a take Meta has other than:

  Bruh.

• On the post: Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 24 Jun, 2024 @ 11:09am

  Hi, I’m a liberal who is queer and neurodivergent. You do not represent me.

  You’re downright psychotic. And completely at odds with the goals of the left. The end goal is to ensuring equality amongst all. By saying that all white, straight, cis-gender, and/or republicans need to be oppressed, you’re retroactively invalidating their biases against minorities. MAGA is an ideology that needs to be defeated, but not in the way you’re professing, you Crypto-fascist. You seriously need help, I think you’re just one step from making a manifesto.

• On the post: ‘Max’ Again Hikes Streaming Prices As Customers Head For The Exits

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 07 Jun, 2024 @ 09:26am

  You know what’s the rate people are quiting Max? Max Speed.

• On the post: The Plan To Sunset Section 230 Is About A Rogue Congress Taking The Internet Hostage If It Doesn’t Get Its Way

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 22 May, 2024 @ 07:25am

  Try to have a law on the internet and NOT nuke Section 230 (Challenge IMPOSSIBLE)

• On the post: Bipartisan Bill To Repeal Section 230 Defended In Facts-Optional Op-Ed

  

  Cat_Daddy ( profile ), 15 May, 2024 @ 07:09pm

  So I have an update on the Sunset Bill: There will be a scheduled hearing on May 22nd, 2024. Now before anyone panics, I want to make this clear: this is not a mark-up. this is just simply that: a hearing. Likely a formal introduction of the bill to the committee. Think of it like the first step of a first step. Here is the link: https://republicans-energycommerce.house.gov/posts/bipartisan-energy-and-commerce-leaders-announce-legislative-hearing-on-sunsetting-section-230

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