Also known as First Amendment zones, free speech cages, and protest zones. These were made common by Bush II during his campaign events, and were usually placed far away from the event and the cameras. Obama had them occasionally too.
I suspect that by the end of the Trump presidency Washington will have permanent free speech zones. Though probably outside the Capital Beltway.
Re: Re: IF innocent, then a fair trial will show it.
Schrodinger’s Journalist: One who is simultaneously both a journalist and rioter, a libertarian or a statist, a True American or a commie Marxist socialist... until an Alt-Right Anonymous Coward observes what issue is being reported.
In this case it was an anti-fascism protest, so Alt-Right Anonymous Coward sees a non-journalist rioter and "anti-Trump martyr."
Unlike the Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment which was based on probability and uncertainty, Alt-Right Anonymous Coward's results are entirely predictable.
I once read of a professor in the Soviet Union who got in trouble for wearing a button saying "Pray For Sex." It was the word "pray" that offended Soviet sensibilities.
It won't be long before a "Fuck Trump" sign like this one is considered offensive... for mentioning Trump. Regardless of political leanings.
Re: Re: Re: You innuendo but don't dare say that the allegations are true...
That might have applied to Franken - only one accuser so far - were it not for the photo.
As for Moore, Weinstein and Trump, each have multiple independent accusers many witnesses to their behavior, all giving a consistent story. In Trump's case - "grab her by the pussy" and walking in on teenage models while they were naked - proudly corroborated by Trump himself.
He's slow. The religious right has moved on to using biblical references to show that dating underage girls is peachy-keen.
There's an old joke about a politician who could only lose an election if caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy. With the alt-right it's become reality.
Re: Re: Is there ANY evidence against Moore besides allegations? LIKE THIS:
Oh, he's far sleazier than that.
The rape allegation he mentions wasn't against Weinstein, but against a member of the production crew.
He accuses Masnick of "ignoring Weinstein and Franken." This after Techdirt stories criticizing both. In the case of Franken, one just a couple hours earlier.
The allegations against Moore are as substantiated as the allegations against Weinstein. Multiple women, plus multiple others who saw what was going on. And yet he obviously believes those against Weinstein while dismissing those against Moore.
Decompilers exist for many languages. If it can be compiled into bytecode, then it can be decompiled back into something *somewhat* readable. Though never as readable as the original code.
Since code obfuscators exist for other environments to derail decompile efforts, I expect they'll quickly be created for WebAssembly.
We automatically remove encrypted PDF files from incoming and outgoing email, except for a VERY small whitelist of sources. This because Adobe added JavaScript support to PDF files, making them God's gift to ransomware criminals.
I expect someone is already looking at embedding JavaScript bitcoin miners in PDF files. Device and app manuals, pirated eBooks, electronic invoices, etc.
Or non-pirated eBooks. Add it to fanfic, put a cheap price on it and upload it to the eBook stores. A reader might have it open for hours, rather than a quick website visit.
I wonder if you could bypass the malware detection in the Apple or Android stores by uploading a perfectly clean app, with the bitcoin miner in the PDF manual.
It would depend on how many people visit the web site.
Imagine Netflix doing this. "Your ISP is limiting your video stream to Standard Definition. It would be a shame to waste all that GPU capability, so we'll just have the video codec also mine bitcoin while you're watching. Cheers!"
The problem of people discovering bitcoin miners in web sites should go away shortly.
Mostly because all the major browsers finally support WebAssembly. JavaScript (and C++ and other languages) can now be sent to your browser in compiled form, making it much harder to figure out what they're doing.
Bleeping Computer: Never mind that, my lad. I wish to complain about this anti-spyware software what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique.
Bleeping Computer: I'll tell you what's wrong with it, my lad. It's useless, that's what's wrong with it!
Enigma Software: No, no, that's uh,... that's defamation.
Bleeping Computer: Look, matey, a negative review is protected free speech, and this negative review is well earned.
Enigma Software: No no it's not free speech, it's defamation! Remarkable software, Spyhunter, idn'it, ay? Beautiful UI!
Bleeping Computer: The UI don't enter into it. It's stone useless.
Enigma Software: It's a legitimate product! That's just your opinion, and it's defamation!
Bleeping Computer: All right then, let's see what others think about it! (Runs Malwarebytes) (Malwarebyes declares it a threat and removes it.)
Owner: That's tortious interference, that is!
Bleeping Computer: No, it's an accurate assessment based on its uselessness, not to mention your other business practices!
Enigma Software: It's felony interference with a business model!
Bleeping Computer: It isn't. Your product is useless! Ineffectual! Pointless! Hopeless! Fruitless! Incapable! Incompetant! Inept! Inadequate! If you weren't charging people for automatic renewals in perpetuity, you'd go under! This product protects users like Ajit Pai protects consumers!
Enigma Software: I never wanted to do this in the first place. I wanted to be... a DRM provider!
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Re: "Protest? What protest?"
Wikipedia: Free speech zone
Also known as First Amendment zones, free speech cages, and protest zones. These were made common by Bush II during his campaign events, and were usually placed far away from the event and the cameras. Obama had them occasionally too.
I suspect that by the end of the Trump presidency Washington will have permanent free speech zones. Though probably outside the Capital Beltway.
On the post: Trial Set To Start For Journalist Facing Decades In Prison For Covering Inauguration Day Protests
Re: Re: IF innocent, then a fair trial will show it.
Schrodinger’s Journalist: One who is simultaneously both a journalist and rioter, a libertarian or a statist, a True American or a commie Marxist socialist... until an Alt-Right Anonymous Coward observes what issue is being reported.
In this case it was an anti-fascism protest, so Alt-Right Anonymous Coward sees a non-journalist rioter and "anti-Trump martyr."
Unlike the Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment which was based on probability and uncertainty, Alt-Right Anonymous Coward's results are entirely predictable.
On the post: Judge Halts Copyright Troll's Lawsuit Against A Now-Deceased Elderly Man With Dementia And An IP Address
Re: OMFG! It's the end of not just "trolling" but ALL copyright!
On the post: Sheriff Thinks He Can Use Bogus Disorderly Conduct Charges To Shut Down Speech He Doesn't Like
It won't be long before a "Fuck Trump" sign like this one is considered offensive... for mentioning Trump. Regardless of political leanings.
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Re: Re: Re: You innuendo but don't dare say that the allegations are true...
As for Moore, Weinstein and Trump, each have multiple independent accusers many witnesses to their behavior, all giving a consistent story. In Trump's case - "grab her by the pussy" and walking in on teenage models while they were naked - proudly corroborated by Trump himself.
Grow up.
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Re: Not surprising that Facebook protects DisruptJ20.
Years ago when I was on Facebook, I set posts and other activity to be visible to friends only. I'm pretty sure that's still possible.
Those communications were NOT "voluntarily published to the entire world", which is why the DOJ needs to demand access.
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Re:
There's an old joke about a politician who could only lose an election if caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy. With the alt-right it's become reality.
On the post: Roy Moore's Threat Letter To Sue The Press Is An Artform In Bad Lawyering
Re: Re: Is there ANY evidence against Moore besides allegations? LIKE THIS:
Oh, he's far sleazier than that.
The rape allegation he mentions wasn't against Weinstein, but against a member of the production crew.
He accuses Masnick of "ignoring Weinstein and Franken." This after Techdirt stories criticizing both. In the case of Franken, one just a couple hours earlier.
On the post: Roy Moore's Threat Letter To Sue The Press Is An Artform In Bad Lawyering
Re: Mike, someone is spreading a rumor that you're an economist.
On the post: Roy Moore's Threat Letter To Sue The Press Is An Artform In Bad Lawyering
Consider:
On that basis, Trenton Garmon's opus seems firmly grounded in reality.
On the post: Why Are People Celebrating Al Franken's Incomprehensible Speech About The Internet?
Re: Typo or new verb?
Verb. Meaning "Take bold action which makes no sense."
The classic case: Apple buys Beats headphones for $3 billion. Then they immediately remove the headphone jack from the iPhone.
Usage: "Americans wanted to "drain the swamp" so they appled Trump and his Wall Street and oil industry friends into the White House."
On the post: Offering Good Legal Options Works: Interest In Netflix Outpaces Pirate Options In Brazil
Re: Great "business model"! Netflix is twenty billion in debt!
Techdirt has never suggested this. It's simply pointed out that some responses to piracy are more effective than others.
One response, actually making that content available at a reasonable price, has a very good track record of effectiveness.
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Re: Re:
Since code obfuscators exist for other environments to derail decompile efforts, I expect they'll quickly be created for WebAssembly.
On the post: Covert Cryptocurrency Miners Quickly Become A Major Problem
Re:
On the post: Covert Cryptocurrency Miners Quickly Become A Major Problem
Re: Re:
I expect someone is already looking at embedding JavaScript bitcoin miners in PDF files. Device and app manuals, pirated eBooks, electronic invoices, etc.
Or non-pirated eBooks. Add it to fanfic, put a cheap price on it and upload it to the eBook stores. A reader might have it open for hours, rather than a quick website visit.
I wonder if you could bypass the malware detection in the Apple or Android stores by uploading a perfectly clean app, with the bitcoin miner in the PDF manual.
On the post: Covert Cryptocurrency Miners Quickly Become A Major Problem
Re: Re:
Imagine Netflix doing this. "Your ISP is limiting your video stream to Standard Definition. It would be a shame to waste all that GPU capability, so we'll just have the video codec also mine bitcoin while you're watching. Cheers!"
On the post: Covert Cryptocurrency Miners Quickly Become A Major Problem
The problem of people discovering bitcoin miners in web sites should go away shortly.
Mostly because all the major browsers finally support WebAssembly. JavaScript (and C++ and other languages) can now be sent to your browser in compiled form, making it much harder to figure out what they're doing.
So, yay?
On the post: Shady Anti-Spyware Developer Loses Lawsuit Against Competitor Who Flagged Its Software As Malicious
Dead Parrot Sketch, Enigma Software Edition
Bleeping Computer: I wish to make a complaint!
Enigma Software: We're closin' for lunch.
Bleeping Computer: Never mind that, my lad. I wish to complain about this anti-spyware software what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique.
Enigma Software: Oh yes, uh, Spyhunter...What's, uh... What's wrong with it?
Bleeping Computer: I'll tell you what's wrong with it, my lad. It's useless, that's what's wrong with it!
Enigma Software: No, no, that's uh,... that's defamation.
Bleeping Computer: Look, matey, a negative review is protected free speech, and this negative review is well earned.
Enigma Software: No no it's not free speech, it's defamation! Remarkable software, Spyhunter, idn'it, ay? Beautiful UI!
Bleeping Computer: The UI don't enter into it. It's stone useless.
Enigma Software: It's a legitimate product! That's just your opinion, and it's defamation!
Bleeping Computer: All right then, let's see what others think about it! (Runs Malwarebytes) (Malwarebyes declares it a threat and removes it.)
Owner: That's tortious interference, that is!
Bleeping Computer: No, it's an accurate assessment based on its uselessness, not to mention your other business practices!
Enigma Software: It's felony interference with a business model!
Bleeping Computer: It isn't. Your product is useless! Ineffectual! Pointless! Hopeless! Fruitless! Incapable! Incompetant! Inept! Inadequate! If you weren't charging people for automatic renewals in perpetuity, you'd go under! This product protects users like Ajit Pai protects consumers!
Enigma Software: I never wanted to do this in the first place. I wanted to be... a DRM provider!
On the post: Latest DOJ WTFness: Encryption Is Like A Locked House That Won't Let Its Owners Back Inside
YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR
So you shouldn't reliably secure your data.
On the post: Monkey Selfie Photographer Says He's Now Going To Sue Wikipedia
"There was no collaboration. Fake news from the failing Wikipedia. Sad."
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