2017-03-29 at 1:28 AM UTC
aldra
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LOL
the end is pretty close now
2017-03-29 at 1:39 AM UTC
How is there an argument that killing diabetics is free speech? How the fuck have we arrived at this point?
2017-03-29 at 1:43 AM UTC
aldra
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Originally posted by Rhymin Hymen
How is there an argument that killing diabetics is free speech? How the fuck have we arrived at this point?
the argument is that deeming an animated GIF as a weapon opens the floodgates for censorship of images that could 'do harm' with zero constraint on what comprises 'harm'.
the (nonsensical) comparison to hacking insulin pumps is an attempt to stop people from considering the long-term ramifications of the ruling and instead simply focus on the supposed harm caused in this instance
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2017-03-29 at 2:49 AM UTC
Originally posted by -SpectraL
"A Texas grand jury has decided that a GIF can be just as deadly as a gun or knife."
Experts in tech and cyberharassment law said it is likely the first time that a GIF has been deemed a deadly weapon used in a physical assault.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kurt-eichenwald-case-texas-grand-jury-says-gif-deadly-weapon-n736316
Are you scared yet?
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2017-03-29 at 2:50 AM UTC
aldra
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Originally posted by Darth Beaver
Are you scared yet?
that was assault with a deadly weapon
I'm lucky to be alive
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2017-03-29 at 2:52 AM UTC
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I can faintly see spectral's outline when I close my eyes
2017-03-29 at 2:59 AM UTC
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