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I just discovered this person on YouTube, member name is LegalEagle (real first name is Devin) who is a real life lawyer, and has been doing videos discussing the accuracies (or mistakes) TV shows or movies make when featuring real legal matters.

He already has many videos up, but this video is a good starting point, where he discusses the infamous series finale to Seinfeld.


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If a new episode goes back onto that subject (or any of the other banned topics) then you are not allowed to discuss it. You can discuss any video about anything else, just not related to US politics.

If this becomes a problem, posts will be thumped and there may be further consequences.

We've already had to lock this thread once. If we have to lock it again, it's likely to remain locked for a very long time — and may not get unlocked at all. We'd really like to avoid that.

Edited by kory on Sep 22nd 2024 at 9:15:19 AM

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#3051: Jan 18th 2025 at 7:58:54 PM

RedBook, named after Mao's writing.

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#3052: Jan 18th 2025 at 8:18:32 PM

Wait, are we allowed to talk about this or not? Because if we are, you may as well post the video. But if not, we need to drop it.

Writing a post-post apocalypse LitRPG on RR. Also fanfic stuff.
Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#3053: Jan 18th 2025 at 8:30:42 PM

[up][up][up] People were that obsessed with the short videos?

Wake me up at your own risk.
Ghilz Perpetually Confused from Yeeted at Relativistic Velocities Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Perpetually Confused
#3054: Jan 18th 2025 at 8:31:11 PM

It's definitely american politics related so drop the topic.

Silentedge89 Since: Apr, 2012
#3055: Jan 19th 2025 at 10:54:19 PM

Edit: Just direct messaging the person in lieu of topic continuing.

Edited by Silentedge89 on Jan 19th 2025 at 12:55:46 PM

OmegaRadiance Since: Jun, 2011
#3056: Jan 21st 2025 at 12:23:22 PM

Red Note is interesting in that the CCP is worried enough about Westerners interacting with Chinese citizens they are making plans to wall each part off from the other.

The other interesting tidbit is how using said app is allowing a lot of cultural exchange where people are able to humanize the other side. Also they really like Luigi Mangione. This naturally ties into the above since it allows people to learn the good and bad about the other nation in a way that isn’t filtered via media or the news.

It’s likely because Tik Tok is already shown to be working worse than before it was banned that the targeted audience will likely stay on Red Note.

Edited by OmegaRadiance on Jan 21st 2025 at 12:27:57 PM

Every accusation by the GOP is ALWAYS a confession.
Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#3057: Jan 21st 2025 at 4:26:09 PM

My feelings on the TikTok ban aside (or more specifically, my feelings on the government allowing the privacy violations of all the other social media platforms to slide), it is genuinely great to see that sort of thing happen, with disparate groups interacting without censorship.

Of course, as noted, China is likely going to respond to that problem by indeed censoring it, but it's nice while it lasts.

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Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#3058: Jan 21st 2025 at 4:46:01 PM

I continue to be amused that anyone would stand up for a giant corporation that is at the beck and call of a government that is decidedly anti free speech.

Edited by Fighteer on Jan 21st 2025 at 7:46:57 AM

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Silentedge89 Since: Apr, 2012
#3059: Jan 21st 2025 at 4:53:18 PM

Yes but also its less about that and more standing up for the content creators (whether you like them or not) who would stand to lose their source of income over the ban.

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#3060: Jan 21st 2025 at 5:22:16 PM

That can (and has) been used as an "everything proof shield" against any change to platforms whatsoever. It's a red herring argument.

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Warder of the damned
#3061: Jan 21st 2025 at 6:03:01 PM

Honestly, given that people earning money with Tik Tok are mostly influencers. I really couldn't care less over them losing money.

Inter arma enim silent leges
Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#3062: Jan 21st 2025 at 7:25:40 PM

I just don't like how the world has apparently gone all "personal privacy means nothing, who cares if all the social media apps are basically spyware." The only discussions of this situation I've heard are either "how dare the government interfere in free enterprise just because it's Chinese" or "it was literally a foreign spy program, though."

Overall, it really feels like people think the only way to get better and more useful technology is with less privacy and rights. As if the two are inextricably linked, and if you complain about privacy violations you're immediately saying all social media is evil.

Writing a post-post apocalypse LitRPG on RR. Also fanfic stuff.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#3063: Jan 21st 2025 at 7:32:43 PM

The only alternative is to not engage with such platforms. But I guess that's a bridge too far for those already used to using them.

It's not even advancing technology either. It's not like these apps actually push technical boundaries to a significant degree.

Edited by M84 on Jan 21st 2025 at 11:33:46 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#3064: Jan 21st 2025 at 10:19:47 PM
Thumped: Please see The Rules . This is a warning that this post is the sort of thing that will get you suspended.
Risa123 Since: Dec, 2021 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#3065: Jan 22nd 2025 at 2:15:47 AM

[up] I will just say that whataboutism.

Edited by Risa123 on Jan 22nd 2025 at 11:16:50 AM

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Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#3067: Jan 22nd 2025 at 5:56:23 AM

Also, it would be nice if we could discuss this subject in one place rather than a half-dozen different places. Makes it easier to post accurate information and have it seen by everyone. Let's merge into the Social Media thread if possible.

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Grahf Since: Jan, 2001
#3068: Feb 2nd 2025 at 7:45:16 PM

New video out on weird driving laws. It's lighter fare than a lot of the recent stuff. Weirdly the first story is about truck nuts and how a grandma was hauled in for public indecency after installing a pair on her truck. There's other stuff like that in some states you can't buy a vehicle on a Sunday. There's also a law banning shooting animals from vehicles in California, which, okay?

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#3069: Feb 2nd 2025 at 7:53:49 PM

The reason any law exists is because some idiot did something stupid and dangerous and someone else thought There Should Be a Law.

Hence, the reason the law against shooting animals from your vehicle exists in California is likely because idiots kept doing it. And they probably kept hitting things other than said animals. Like other vehicles and people.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Grahf Since: Jan, 2001
#3070: Feb 2nd 2025 at 8:22:35 PM

That makes sense, a lot of people apparently phrase it like they want to go out and shoot a whale from their Cadillac which is why it struck me as strange. But yeah "Hollywood Hunting" as I've sometimes heard it called around here at least is generally not a good idea.

Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#3071: Feb 2nd 2025 at 8:43:15 PM

Of course, the weird thing is that these laws get more specific than necessary. It's probably unsafe to fire a gun from your vehicle period, no matter what you're aiming at. I believe it's usually against police procedure to do such a thing, for example. So why pass a law specifically against shooting animals?

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terumokou Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object from In a bamboo forest full of bunnies, California Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Mu
Pitiable and Illegally Dumped Object
#3072: Feb 2nd 2025 at 9:01:50 PM

Like M84 said, enough people were stupid enough to do it that state lawmakers made it a law so the rest of the people stupid enough to shoot an animal from their vehicle won't do it.

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#3073: Feb 2nd 2025 at 10:32:56 PM

[up][up]The more specific a law, the harder it is to weasel your way out of being convicted. Different charges can also merit different ranges of punishments as well.

shoot a whale from their Cadillac

And now I'm wondering if said law also applies to people trying to shoot whales from a boat in California's coastal waters (that at least is a more plausible scenario than trying to snipe a whale from your Range Rover or something).

Edited by M84 on Feb 3rd 2025 at 2:35:02 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised
Ayasugi Since: Oct, 2010
#3074: Feb 2nd 2025 at 11:24:21 PM

Really, the weird thing would be if only California has laws against shooting animals (or firing a gun in general) from a moving vehicle. You'd think every state that allows hunting would have such a law.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#3075: Feb 2nd 2025 at 11:25:00 PM

I think it's just because people in Cali kept shooting at wild coyotes. We've got a lot of the damn things there.

Edited by M84 on Feb 3rd 2025 at 3:26:06 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised

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