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  • On the post: Taamneh Case Gave Us A Glimpse Of The Horror Websites Would Face In A Post-Section 230 World

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 08 Mar, 2023 @ 05:51am

    Late to the game

    So I know I am late to the game on this article but i do want to point out that the argument “you don’t blame the tool, you blame the person who did the crime.” is the same argument the gun lobby makes. I don't think that 230 should go away and I don't know of anyway to regulate protected speech ( if that is not a contradiction in itself). What I am saying is that it is not the full logical stopping point it seems to me the article has it saying. Yes I understand false equivalency and what not, I am just pointing out an issue i see and would be interested in any comments anyone has on it.

  • On the post: The First Amendment Needs To Protect Everyone (Even Homophobic Web Designers) To Protect Anyone

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 08 Dec, 2022 @ 02:47pm

    Are we sure...

    It was my understanding that the Colorado law would force her to sell a web site she already made to anyone. Not force her to make a custom website for anyone.

  • On the post: How Price Tourism Propelled A Switch Game To Nintendo Switch Fame

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 03 Nov, 2022 @ 05:12am

    Healthcare

    Who decides what an appropriate price to pay and make is? For healthcare and medicine in the USA I believe it is generally acceptable to get cheaper drugs from Canada and Mexico. Paying the crazy us price for things like insulin and other drugs used to stay alive just makes no sense when it is available much cheaper elsewhere. Now video games and other non tangibles are not healthcare and medicine. But to say about Price Tourism "It’s a shitty thing to do, full stop." makes this seem less nuanced than the issue really is.

  • On the post: Washington Bikini Baristas Lose 1st Amendment Challenge To City Ban, But Win On Equal Protection Cause Claims

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 01 Nov, 2022 @ 06:46am

    SO Question(s)...

    So if staff members have male genitals, then even if they have breasts that look like there female counterparts, they can have them out and about? What if they had male genitals but don't now? What if it is a female that had a mastectomy and there breasts are now male looking? If staff is a hermaphrodite then just one breast exposed is ok? Right or left? I can bring a fainting couch to the discussion for those in need.

  • On the post: Silly, Pandering Politicians Introduce Silly, Pandering 'Cyber Grinch' Law That Would Ban Buying Bots

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 30 Nov, 2021 @ 02:29pm

    Same with stocks then right congressman?

    So this would stop "bots" from buying stocks and bonds thru algorithm modeling because the little guy can't afford to have a system like that and the buying and selling at speeds normal people can't inflates and deflates the prices only scalpers, aka banks, brokers and hedge funds, benefit from? Or would that hurt your corporate masters? It is all just pandering...

  • On the post: External Investigation Finds Small Number Of Aurora PD Officers Create The Most Problems (Plus 98 Other Reason To Improve)

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 08 Sep, 2021 @ 05:29am

    Policy vs Law

    If the city codifies the police procedures as law can the union contract supersede that law? Can a civil contract preempt a public law?

  • On the post: North Dakota Supreme Court: An Officer's Camera Is More Trustworthy Than His BS Testimony

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 25 Aug, 2021 @ 01:54pm

    So Perjury?

    So the officer lied to the court. Are perjury charges being brought up against them?

  • On the post: New York Court Reminds Native American Tribe That Suing For Libel Isn't An Option For Government Agencies

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 10 Mar, 2021 @ 11:29am

    QI

    So members of the tribe, acting in an official capacity for the tribe, would be granted Qualified Immunity if they say detained a member of the production crew because there is no case on record of that particular tribe detaining anyone for that particular reason?

  • On the post: NYPD Still Blowing The Public's Money To Keep The Public From Seeing The NYPD's Misconduct Records

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 28 Jan, 2021 @ 04:49am

    Quick Question

    Before the question, I want to state that transparency into the work records of public servants should be a right of the people.

    OK now the Question. If this is the police Union(s) suing, how is the NYPD wasting the public's money (in this situation)? Would the Unions funds to pay lawyers come from money already paid to the officers, that comes out of their check like other Union dues?

    Appreciate any edification.

  • On the post: BMG, Aggressive Champion Of Copyright Enforcement, Accused Of Copyright Infringement By Jehovah's Witnesses

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 26 Jan, 2021 @ 07:29am

    Re:

    Why would it not be the (up to)$250,000 per copy distributed? Does this mean that if i am a pirate and send an email demanding a license i am no longer a pirate a but a confused legal entity? I am not a lawyer and honestly would like edification if you would pass some along.

  • On the post: Mass Biometric Scanning Of Students Is COVID-19's Latest Dystopian Twist

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 28 Aug, 2020 @ 06:08am

    Re: Open Book Tests

    College***

  • On the post: Mass Biometric Scanning Of Students Is COVID-19's Latest Dystopian Twist

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 28 Aug, 2020 @ 06:05am

    Open Book Tests

    Sounds like unimaginative or lazy test makers unwilling to redesign tests to be open book. In a world where people have the Internet in there pocket, having a general understanding and the ability to look up information seems so much more important than memorizing exact dates, quotes, or facts. Teach good, scholarly research and make tests open book/open notes/ open internet (like many of my classes in collage) and you have prepared people for the real world where working together and bouncing ideas off each other is encouraged. Also good research skills might help our YouTube "research", conformation bias society.

  • On the post: Apple Opposes Trademark Application For Recipe App's Pear-Shaped Logo

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 12 Aug, 2020 @ 07:05am

    Not legal advice

    QQ for those of you in the know. Why does it cost so much to fight back? This seems like you would go before a judge and say, "Look these are not the same." and show the approval from the PTO and have the judge go, "Obviously, case dismissed!"

    Now as someone who has never been to court for civil matters, I have no idea and my world experience has indicated that I am naïve (extremely?). Even at hundreds of dollars an hour (without getting into worth is what people will pay debate hundreds an hour is insane to me) I don't understand the time/cost involved.

    Edification is appreciated.

  • On the post: DOJ And Florida Officials Announce Arrests Relating To Twitter Hack

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 03 Aug, 2020 @ 03:12pm

    Kids or Adults

    Why are we charging Children as adults for non violent crimes?

    Is there ever a reverse case where Children can choose to legally be Adults for there benefit?

  • On the post: Nintendo Cryptically Points Out That Selling 'Animal Crossing' Assets For Real Money Violates ToS

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 18 Jun, 2020 @ 06:17am

    Re: Re: Re:

    I remember in history class rioting be part of American history al la the Boston Tea Party. I also remember from American History that when authorities shoot into crowds we called it a massacre and it kicked off a revolution, e.g. the Boston Massacre. I remember from American history the part of the Declaration of Independence where it says "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it..." The ends being powers granted by the people; a group of people where all are considered equal and are supposed to have inalienable rights to life, liberty, and happiness. Something that is in question right now for a large part of the population. See, it isn't about YOUR America it is about OUR (including you) America. Until you recognize that, your are not really an American IMO.

  • On the post: Nintendo Cryptically Points Out That Selling 'Animal Crossing' Assets For Real Money Violates ToS

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 18 Jun, 2020 @ 05:56am

    Tax Implications

    While I am not an expert in the taxation of virtual currencies, I believe under IRS Notice 2014-21 this could be considered a “convertible” virtual currency as it has an equivalent value in real currency. In general, the sale or exchange of convertible virtual currency, or the use of convertible virtual currency to pay for goods or services in a real-world economy transaction, has tax consequences that may result in a tax liability. So selling the bells or whatever (sorry I don't play AC) could have real world tax implications.

    The notice was targeted at Bitcoin when written but you never know with the IRS.

    This may just all be posturing to ensure Nintendo does not get lumped in a broker of virtual currencies.

    Oh wait but it's Nintendo and there benefit of doubt has expired for me...

  • On the post: Cars, Guns, Cider, And Snapchat Don't Cause Crime

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 17 Jun, 2020 @ 06:30am

    Re: Narcissism

    Yeah those damn kids and there music; you should tell them to get off your lawn too while your at it. This young lady was endangering others; the activities you are speaking of hurt no one but the people. and most of them don't cry about it.

  • On the post: Cars, Guns, Cider, And Snapchat Don't Cause Crime

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 17 Jun, 2020 @ 06:26am

    Suing the car company

    If this is the case and they are suing for allowing a device or product that encourages speeding/unsafe activities why aren't all cars in the US governed to the maximum speed limit of 80 or 85?

    Why isn't the car manufacture being sued? Or flat out banned as there are a tremendous amount of deaths due to motor vehicles every day/year?

    Why aren't the politicians being sued for not saving us from ourselves and each other? Sen. Josh Hawley should be held liable for encouraging reckless behavior by not passing laws that ban cars and guns and fatty foods and tobacco and alcohol and kitchen knives and... I think this slope is slippery enough.

  • On the post: Peaceful Protests Around The Nation Are Being Greeted By Police Violence. Remind Me Again How Peaceful Protests Are Better?

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 09 Jun, 2020 @ 11:18am

    shooting into crowds

    While the first choice of oppressors, violence is a last resort of the desperate and oppressed.

    I believe we all learned what happened when shots were fired into a crowd of protestors in Boston. I believe we called it a massacre and it started this country. Riots; Boston tea party. Change occurs when the oppressed stomach no more and organize.

    I applaud those who call for peace, but I commend those willing to fight for it.

  • On the post: Senator Loeffler's COVID-Related Stock Trades Looking Even Worse, While Feds Start Investigating Senator Burr's

    Philosopherott ( profile ), 02 Apr, 2020 @ 12:50pm

    Re: 10B-5-1

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.10b5-1

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