Classic example on using "facts" to sell a narrative.
First, the study clearly focused only on certain topics, which is not in any way unbiased. The bulk of the linked "study" covers the type of people who spread or believe in conspiracies instead of how they spread.
And when did we start counting tabloids as news orgs? This article was an answer in search of a problem. Very disappointed to see something so obviously biased here.
One of the main reasons I no longer watch the Olympics. That and the absolute devastation left by Olympic villages in local communities after the Olympics is over.
I can understand the intent of the article, even if I disagree. For years now the FBI and other federal agencies have sounded the alarm on domestic terrorist groups growing rapidly in the US. These aren't partisan hacks spewing fear campaigns. Thru misinformation and propaganda, we now have citizenry ok with foreign powers tampering in our elections as long as their side wins. After 1.6.21, it has reached the tipping point. These groups will now be emboldened to escalate the violence if stronger measures aren't taken.
Do we need a vast new federal department? No, but assigning/creating a division within Homeland Security would certainly be a good move. It would mean resources, money, and logistics could be focused where/when it is needed. This division could help cities/states better manage local incidents as well.
If anything, we should pressure the incoming administration for strong oversight rules with language to punish abuse of said oversight as well.
Maybe they could divert resources from the soon to be demolished "Space Force". lol
It was a gloriously stupid comment and hysterical watching the fallout.
I routinely look for videos of folks playing games before I decide to purchase. Sometimes that is streams and other it's videos uploaded after the fact.
I so hate MS excel. Sadly, my job only allows us to use it with the "SAS" solution thru 365. I could go on a 10-page rant about the never ending ribbon changes.
I go to far less movies due to ridiculous prices not only for movies but snacks as well. Even worse, more and more people seem to think it's ok to text or use your cell phone during a movie. No thanks. I can wait and watch it at home.
Overlooking the author's snobby overgeneralization of all police, methods that produce accurate results are better for everyone, including the officers. Approaching from the perspective of protecting officers from false accusations would likely result in a better selling point to get them to support it.
This would explain why I tend not to trust reviews like this anymore. I like negative reviews because it provides perspective. Some times features I personally liked) vs the reviewer didn't) are criticized in a negative review. I now know it has a feature I like. The fact the overall review was negative doesn't necessarily matter to me in that regard.
I just don't read Forbes anymore. I don't have an ad blocker and frankly I don't need one. If I encounter a site with super aggressive ads, I just don't visit them anymore. Plenty of other non intrusive places to read the same news.
I tried their ad-light version. You still get hit pretty hard with ads. And the player crashes or glitches a lot so you get hit with ads again after it 'refreshes'.
I already avoid Forbes due to their invasive ads. This just makes it easier. I don't mind small unobtrusive ads but Forbes has some of the most invasive and persistent ads I've ever seen. I never visit GQ so no reason to start now I guess.
Honestly, I don't see this catching on in a big way. Even for companies like Zipcar that depend partly on an honor system, user integrity is a problem. I don't have faith that enough car owners would maintain their vehicles to a standard most us are accustomed to while renting a vehicle.
I can just imagine the nightmare once a vehicle breaks down thru no fault of the driver and the owner freaks out. That is one scenario of many I see plaguing such an idea.
The old distribution models are dying. Sadly, instead of adapting many companies, including newspapers, are holding onto the old method for dear life. They inaccurately blame pirating and pursue ridiculous copyright restrictions in a desperate attempt to stop the inevitable.
Taser's are considered non-lethal / less-lethal weapons...Borrowing from Wikipedia, "It is often understood that accidental, incidental, and correlative casualties are risked wherever force is applied, but non-lethal weapons try to minimize the risk as much as possible." In laymen's terms, while using a taser can sometimes result in a negative outcome, it is preferred over shooting someone, which guarantees a negative outcome. This is a primary reason many law-enforcement agencies resort to tasers.
Contrary to some of the statements here, you are not allowed to walk-away or refuse to be questioned by a sworn officer. It is true an officer should have probable cause to detain you. However, just because you disagree with his reasoning or feel otherwise, you cannot refuse to comply. Under the law, you are required to comply. If you feel the officer unfairly targeted you or behaved inappropriately there are legal and civil avenues you can pursue at a variety of levels.
Refusing to comply when stopped or questioned and attempting to flee; however peaceful, is an invitation in the use of increased force to detain you. Not to mention, suspicion was heightened when the person lied and gave a fake name.
I am not condoning the officer's or the citizen's actions as the story is vague at best. Making judgments w/so little info is an exercise in futility.
I avoid all UbiSoft titles, have for awhile. A shame because I like many of their games. The headache and BS associated with DRM just isnt worth it to me. I can find other games to enjoy w/o feeling like a criminal just because I reinstall it or upgrade hardware.
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Utterly Flawed
Classic example on using "facts" to sell a narrative.
First, the study clearly focused only on certain topics, which is not in any way unbiased. The bulk of the linked "study" covers the type of people who spread or believe in conspiracies instead of how they spread.
And when did we start counting tabloids as news orgs? This article was an answer in search of a problem. Very disappointed to see something so obviously biased here.
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One of the main reasons I no longer watch the Olympics. That and the absolute devastation left by Olympic villages in local communities after the Olympics is over.
Agree to disagree
I can understand the intent of the article, even if I disagree. For years now the FBI and other federal agencies have sounded the alarm on domestic terrorist groups growing rapidly in the US. These aren't partisan hacks spewing fear campaigns. Thru misinformation and propaganda, we now have citizenry ok with foreign powers tampering in our elections as long as their side wins. After 1.6.21, it has reached the tipping point. These groups will now be emboldened to escalate the violence if stronger measures aren't taken.
Do we need a vast new federal department? No, but assigning/creating a division within Homeland Security would certainly be a good move. It would mean resources, money, and logistics could be focused where/when it is needed. This division could help cities/states better manage local incidents as well.
If anything, we should pressure the incoming administration for strong oversight rules with language to punish abuse of said oversight as well.
Maybe they could divert resources from the soon to be demolished "Space Force". lol
(untitled comment)
It was a gloriously stupid comment and hysterical watching the fallout.
I routinely look for videos of folks playing games before I decide to purchase. Sometimes that is streams and other it's videos uploaded after the fact.
Found out the hard way
I so hate MS excel. Sadly, my job only allows us to use it with the "SAS" solution thru 365. I could go on a 10-page rant about the never ending ribbon changes.
Pricing and inconsiderate jerks
Bias mucg
Not surprised
Idiots
(untitled comment)
Crap and bloat
I canceled and won't be going back.
Just ignore it
Nexr
Yup
Next.....
Ditched
Huh?
I can just imagine the nightmare once a vehicle breaks down thru no fault of the driver and the owner freaks out. That is one scenario of many I see plaguing such an idea.
Change or die
not enough info
Contrary to some of the statements here, you are not allowed to walk-away or refuse to be questioned by a sworn officer. It is true an officer should have probable cause to detain you. However, just because you disagree with his reasoning or feel otherwise, you cannot refuse to comply. Under the law, you are required to comply. If you feel the officer unfairly targeted you or behaved inappropriately there are legal and civil avenues you can pursue at a variety of levels.
Refusing to comply when stopped or questioned and attempting to flee; however peaceful, is an invitation in the use of increased force to detain you. Not to mention, suspicion was heightened when the person lied and gave a fake name.
I am not condoning the officer's or the citizen's actions as the story is vague at best. Making judgments w/so little info is an exercise in futility.
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