This is getting out of hand.

  • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The only way to stop or reverse this is to get conservative capitalists out of our government.

    I mean aside from literal bloody revolution, which some people say is the only way. And, as much as this may be true, it will take a lot more than what has been happening so far to incite that sort of action, so the next actionable step is to vote for and support socialists to push back against the filthy rich and their corrupt cronies that infest our government at every level.

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      On the one hand, yes, fully enforcing these things would be gross overpolicing.

      On the other hand, the selective enforcement is, by design, a way to manufacture an excuse to harass and persecute minorities/undesirables.

      The correct solution is to relax or abolish the laws themselves until they diminish to the point that fully enforcing them is reasonable.

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      4 months ago

      It is like work monitoring that can monitor every keystroke and trip to the bathroom. If you expect people to be 100% rule abiding, perfect and predictable I’ve got news for you. The people putting these systems into place would never stand for them being applied to them.

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      4 months ago

      The problem with these, and all, automated systems that detect EVERYTHING is that current code enforcement hardly detects 0.1% of existing violations, by design.

      True, but once it’s automated, it can easily be archived for future reference. Then it’s in your file for who knows what future use.

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    4 months ago

    Our garbage trucks already have been for years… I learned that when I got an “overloaded bin” fine, with a video of my neighbor’s bin being dumped as “evidence.” I had to do a dispute and make them reverse it, not because I care about a dollar or whatever insignificant fine amount, but because, like… fuck off with that shit, you know?

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      4 months ago

      That’s enraging.

      I’d consider organizing a campaign to leave bricks/debris on the sides of roads on pickup days and throw their garbage on the front door step of whichever gov’t body made that decision.

      Where I am there is considerable legal precedent preventing surveillance like that.

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    4 months ago

    Of all places, the fucked up red run Florida Oblast. I thought the MAGA nutters were all about “freedom.”

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      4 months ago

      Freedom (like free market, etc) means the freedom for corps to do whatever they want. The exact opposite of what Adam Smith meant.

      Classic Murica: redefine a specific term and claim it’s in line with the original definition. If you can’t beat the facts, play with the terms behind those facts. Win!

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    4 months ago

    I guess they won’t be satisfied until we are all wearing mechanical suits that will prevent us from doing anything “illegal!”

  • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.world
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    My car doesn’t even shift for me and has no cameras or cellular radios, nor any software that can make internet connections.

    If she’s spying on me she’s being quite clever about it.

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    4 months ago

    Not to be that smug guy who drives old cars, but I can fairly safely gaurenteed my vehicles, from '84, '85, '93, '06, and '07 are not spying on me.

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      I’ve said this in other threads, but you are gonna see the value of old shitboxes skyrocket as they will be the last haven of privacy on the road… Until they make it illegal to drive any vehicle that doesnt record you constantly via audio/video, require a breathalyzer to start, plus 2 blood samples, a piss sample, and a Semen sample/Cervical scraping before allowing you to turn the key and enter the roadway/

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        Because I’m a gearhead and I like them.

        I would’ve hoped that was obvious… So, to be more specific, if that’s what you were asking:

        • '84 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
          • This was my grandpa’s, so it has sentimental value.
          • No one preserved these, so it’s also super unique.
          • I’ve always loved the old land yachts, there’s nothing like driving a couch down the freeway.
        • '85 Honda Shadow VT500C
          • It’s a good little motorcycle. Reliable, cute, and slow enough that I’m less likely to kill myself on it.
        • '93 Subaru Loyale 4x4
          • This is probably the least rational, considering I own another station wagon, but I really like it. It’s easy to work on, super practical, fuel efficient, and comically slow. I take it offroading and camping often. It also isn’t worth much and doesn’t cost much to keep going.
        • '06 BMW Z4 3.0i
          • It’s a sports car. It’s fun, and probably one of the better deals in the category these days.
        • '07 Volvo XC70
          • I’ve converted this into an RV with an office, bed, and kitchen. I go on multi-week-long trips in it without needing to take time off of work.
          • It’s also been heavily modified by myself to be quite offroad capable.
          • My small community of viewers on YouTube also love this thing, so I can’t really sell it haha.

        I’ll also mention that all of these vehicles combined are worth like 10-15k, which is signifigantly less than if I owned a single “nice” vehicle, and I haven’t had to go into debt to own any of them.

        I’ll also also mention that, even as a gearhead, I generally agree with the fuck cars movement and whatnot. I want better public transit and such to get those that’d rather not be driving off the roads. Plus, driving in cities suck, I’m relieved to leave my car at home or a park ‘n’ ride and take transit into town. For how “free” America supposedly is, people sure don’t have the freedom to not own a car.

        That ended up being rather lengthy, but what’d you expect asking someone about their hobby…

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    Not my garbage truck

    My garbage truck can’t handle anything but regular trash, can’t afford the trucks with the arm and often can’t even show up on trash day - they’re late a day ~30% of the time.

    Perks of living in a poor area, I guess.

    Our code enforcement are two guy who are supposed to cover 1,400 miles…

  • No_Ones_Slick_Like_Gaston@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    LLM Alliteration detected :

    “That’s the announcement. It isn’t the story.”

    Why can’t you all MFs just write a piece without these, like typed by your own hands. Also is about an Ai surveillance piece.

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    4 months ago

    be nice if someone sued kws for the same shit. there is no real reason they need your name, address,ph no, and ss# just to watch risque videos or play mature-rated games online