monksy's comments

On: Federal civil rights watchdog sounds alarm over Fe...

[monksy]

Theres an implied threat when flying. It's that you won't be able to take the flight you purchased because they feel vindictive.

On: Federal civil rights watchdog sounds alarm over Fe...

[monksy]

I've had the same experience with the opt out in the pre-check line.

On: How We Found Bin Laden: The Basics of Foreign Sign...

[monksy]

Given the drug policy and clearance ordeal.. doubtful

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I hope they modernize and come to terms with the reality of the 21st century workforce… definitely needs a fed level revamp on the former part. The clearance part sounds like a good thing though…

On: FTC: Vast Surveillance of Users by Social Media an...

[monksy]

The concern about organizations and the governments feelings that it needs to track you is a very valid concern. Why does the government need to make sure your "hand job from a friend" venmo payment to your friend is "legally legit"? (You can get transactions flagged for this and the moderator will shame you)

Are you correct in what's going on? Yes. Are we placed in this with no option to resist? For the most part yes.

On: CrowdStrike ex-employees: 'Quality control was not...

[monksy]

No shit.

On: F3 – Fight Flash Fraud

[monksy]

All while pocketing the listing fee.

On: IT tycoon Mike Lynch, daughter Hannah found dead

[monksy]

What's the chance this was an independent event?

On: Room inspections at Resorts World confuse, annoy D...

[monksy]

The Mccormick center is also hosting the DNC. (Alongside the United Center)

It's very capable to handle large conferences and does throughout the year.

On: Parody site ClownStrike refused to bow to CrowdStr...

[monksy]

Crowdstrike yet again attempts to use the legal system to avoid responsiblity for their actions (theres talk right now if they'll be held financially responsible for the damage caused), fix thier PR (the Delta v Crowdstrike), and demonstrate that they will bully people engaging in fair use parody (clownstrike).

On: Twitter kills its San Francisco headquarters, will...

[monksy]

Employees will reportedly be transferred to offices in San Jose, and/or to a new engineering-focused office in Palo Alto that will be shared with xAI.

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Honestly, I think this is the main reason. They'll do some financial shenanigans and xAI is going to benefit.