I consider myself a reader. I have a house full of books (too many of which are unread, but I'm saving them for my retirement) and my wrist is resting on a book from Ulysses Press as I type this. I ACTIVELY support my local library with fundraising, donations, and outreach. I see every day what an important function they serve, especially for seniors, teens, and young parents. I am also the local volunteer for a handful of Little Free Libraries and I delight in helping people read. I reject his premise that libraries are 'increasing market share' to the detriment of his own. A rising tide (more readers) raises all boats.
This "publishing house" redirects to Square. This makes sense given the likely volume of sales "Aiming for high-quality and broad appeal, it will publish 8 to 12 books a year, and each volume will be commissioned and edited by Mr. Whyte" but SERIOUSLY DUDE, do you really think libraries are eating your lunch @ 12 volumes a year? Also, does the Square fee come out of your cut or the authors?
You know what I don't see on your site, Mr. Whyte, even one mention of how you and your company help the community. What do you do with unsold inventory? I bet there are some homeless and abuse shelters who could use reading material or cash donations. I bet there are some veteran's homes who could use reading material or cash donations. I bet there are schools who could use reading material or cash donations. Instead of complaining about an institution that does good in this world how about taking a long hard look at yourself?
This critique is especially interesting given your (?, the article is unsigned) confession that you have stolen books from libraries. https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/how-to-steal/
"But I can’t honestly say I’ve paid all the fines for all the books I’ve failed to return."
Come back and talk to the adults when you start giving back to the world instead of taking up oxygen. And go pay your damn overdue fines, jerk. The rest of us shouldn't have to subsidize your criminal habits.
Coming late to the party. IANAL but sure sounds like using a horse tranq without consent and outside the prescription guidelines would be cause for action against the police officers, the department, the paramedics, and whatever godforsaken shit is happening over at Hennepin Healthcare. I hope every one of those people wins and takes every cent from these killers.
Re: Re: "Within their own silos" is still a problem
Please provide proof that shoplifting is the problem because I dispute your assertion. None of these sources support your position. In fact, transportion (or lack of it) seems to be the primary issue, coupled with lack of infrastructure to continually provision fresh foods.
Tim isn't talking about providing proof of payment when boarding the vehicle, but about identity verification when entering the 'secure' boarding area of the facility.
And of course, all of the 9/11 terrorists had valid IDs so none of this (post 9/11) would have deterred them in any way. I don't see how it will do so once biometric screening is implemented given their demonstrated willingness and ability to spend enough time in the country to lawfully obtain legitimate government documentation.
Who is claiming to own the copyright on an image taken before April 30, 1945? While that is only 73 years ago I do not believe that German copyright law (at the time) provided for such lengthy terms. Also, I seriously doubt that any photographer from that period would have signed up with this firm for protection (even setting aside the subject of the photograph). Therefore, how is this not outright fraud - either on the part of the person who registered the image or the "law firm"?
In many important ways ISDS could have moved the world towards a point where corporations held too much power over government (pretty much the plotline of most of the 80's & 90's dystopian movies).
People that attend an event at the festival grounds will remember this when they review the venue and rate it appropriately low, and continue to do so until such time as people no longer wish to support asshat thugs and find other places to spend their money.
I am reminded of this story from NPR yesterday. Some municipalities in California worked with a private law firm to rewrite their civil code to allow a 3rd party to collect massive fines for minor violations ($5,659.02 because a tennant kept chickens). Unfortunately, when talking to Silver & Wright's co-founder Curtis Wright, who stated "...then the public is entitled to get that money back. It's not intended to be punitive at all." the reporter did not ask what percentage of the $6k stayed with the law firm - a terrible oversight on the part of the reporter. (https://www.npr.org/2018/02/14/585122825/some-california-cities-criminalize-nuisance-code-violation s)
Isn't the Defendant Facebook? I did not realize Facebook promulgated anything in 1930 to the U.S. government for implementation. I guess ol' Zuckerberk is older than he looks.
I understand that protecting the First Amendment is a powerful and worthy goal and it is OK to champion the cases of those with whom we disagree, but one is also allowed to select clients from the 'not a Nazi' segment of society (short of court appointed representation). I think we can all agree that Andrew Anglin falls closer to the 'is probably a Nazi' side of things and a smart guy like Mr. Randazza Esq. ought to be able to find more worthy work.
Hugo S Cunningham - I understand the point of the joke, but I'm afraid that will just push the discussion off of the large platforms and further divide and isolate the conversation.
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Oh my
I consider myself a reader. I have a house full of books (too many of which are unread, but I'm saving them for my retirement) and my wrist is resting on a book from Ulysses Press as I type this. I ACTIVELY support my local library with fundraising, donations, and outreach. I see every day what an important function they serve, especially for seniors, teens, and young parents. I am also the local volunteer for a handful of Little Free Libraries and I delight in helping people read. I reject his premise that libraries are 'increasing market share' to the detriment of his own. A rising tide (more readers) raises all boats.
This "publishing house" redirects to Square. This makes sense given the likely volume of sales "Aiming for high-quality and broad appeal, it will publish 8 to 12 books a year, and each volume will be commissioned and edited by Mr. Whyte" but SERIOUSLY DUDE, do you really think libraries are eating your lunch @ 12 volumes a year? Also, does the Square fee come out of your cut or the authors?
You know what I don't see on your site, Mr. Whyte, even one mention of how you and your company help the community. What do you do with unsold inventory? I bet there are some homeless and abuse shelters who could use reading material or cash donations. I bet there are some veteran's homes who could use reading material or cash donations. I bet there are schools who could use reading material or cash donations. Instead of complaining about an institution that does good in this world how about taking a long hard look at yourself?
This critique is especially interesting given your (?, the article is unsigned) confession that you have stolen books from libraries. https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/how-to-steal/
"But I can’t honestly say I’ve paid all the fines for all the books I’ve failed to return."
Come back and talk to the adults when you start giving back to the world instead of taking up oxygen. And go pay your damn overdue fines, jerk. The rest of us shouldn't have to subsidize your criminal habits.
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Just, no
Coming late to the party. IANAL but sure sounds like using a horse tranq without consent and outside the prescription guidelines would be cause for action against the police officers, the department, the paramedics, and whatever godforsaken shit is happening over at Hennepin Healthcare. I hope every one of those people wins and takes every cent from these killers.
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@Stephen T. Stone
d'accord!
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TechDirt should consider hiring Molly Conger
Her response is right on-point, and demonstrates both courage and conviction. Seriously, Molly Conger would be an asset.
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Re: Re: "Within their own silos" is still a problem
Please provide proof that shoplifting is the problem because I dispute your assertion. None of these sources support your position. In fact, transportion (or lack of it) seems to be the primary issue, coupled with lack of infrastructure to continually provision fresh foods.
https://www.conservationfund.org/projects/tackling-food-deserts-in-michigan
https://www.cdc.g ov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/FoodDesert.html
http://americannutritiona ssociation.org/newsletter/usda-defines-food-deserts
https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/features/artic le_ea5c3c08-46fd-11e8-b44a-bb0dd1413b54.html
https://socialwork.tulane.edu/blog/food-deserts-in-amer ica
https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/documentation/
https://www.ncb i.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208016
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Re: Papers please?
And of course, all of the 9/11 terrorists had valid IDs so none of this (post 9/11) would have deterred them in any way. I don't see how it will do so once biometric screening is implemented given their demonstrated willingness and ability to spend enough time in the country to lawfully obtain legitimate government documentation.
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Also... Hitler
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Always nice to see good news
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Why can't the BPA just provide the documents?
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Sometimes the good guys win
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Just commenting
Who's to say if the devices know Brian or not?
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Hopefully
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Re: Once again pop culture has the answer!
(And Justice League quotes are always cool)
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Re: Re: Red Boots!
Nice reference to The Good Place! If anything, my esteem for their leader will go up if they wear this pair of red boots.
https://tenor.com/view/red-boots-were-going-to-crash-panic-nervous-william-jackson-harper-gif -10610369
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Re: Unamerican activities
I am reminded of this story from NPR yesterday. Some municipalities in California worked with a private law firm to rewrite their civil code to allow a 3rd party to collect massive fines for minor violations ($5,659.02 because a tennant kept chickens). Unfortunately, when talking to Silver & Wright's co-founder Curtis Wright, who stated "...then the public is entitled to get that money back. It's not intended to be punitive at all." the reporter did not ask what percentage of the $6k stayed with the law firm - a terrible oversight on the part of the reporter. (https://www.npr.org/2018/02/14/585122825/some-california-cities-criminalize-nuisance-code-violation s)
Lest someone say 'hey, you break the law you pay the fine' allow me to remind everyone that there are so many requirements in municipal civil codes that it is difficult to keep track, let alone comply. Some cities say you cannot place your garbage can at the curb too early the night before trash day (https://consumerist.com/2012/08/28/how-early-should-you-be-able-to-put-out-your-garbage-without-get ting-fined/), or that it cannot stay at the curb past midnight (https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/ ). Some might have grass height laws (https://dcra.dc.gov/grassseason ), or regulations on the number of cars in your driveway (https://jalopnik.com/stupid-minneapolis-will-fine-you-for-having-more-than-t-1822669000 ).
As T.A.C. said, one day you might be under their thumb.
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I'm confused
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Now I can legitimately reuse my Prenda popcorn
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Conflicted about Marc Randazza
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/12/28/breaking-news/judge-wont-tolerate-game-playing-by-neo- nazi-site-founder/
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Re: PaulT & Hugo S Cunningham
Hugo S Cunningham - I understand the point of the joke, but I'm afraid that will just push the discussion off of the large platforms and further divide and isolate the conversation.
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Gibraltar is a country?
I always thought it is a British Overseas Territory, located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
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