Grumpy old IT guy. I like to give people a hard time, don't take it personally. Unless I tell you to.
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Disce Pati retweeted
“We call on Governor-elect Phil Weiser and the Democrat majority to respect our Republic, respect the Constitution, and respect the Colorado voters. If the Democrats truly believe there should be ‘No Kings’ in America, it is time they take their own advice.”
Disce Pati retweeted
Exactly. He will make posts calling out swaths of people but when you try to engage he ignores or is just rude. The hero we thought we had.
Disce Pati retweeted
If someone doesn't hold a press conference because of your behavior at some point are you even really alive?
Disce Pati retweeted
Different "crisis." New "experts."
Same appeal to authority. Same logical fallacy.
Disce Pati retweeted
Tell you what, buddy, I'll play your little game. Let's break out the ol' history book:
Historically speaking, Communism has produced massive famines that resulted in millions of deaths, so by your logic the purpose of Communism is to starve people to death.
Historically, Socialism has resulted in stagnant economies and rely on rationing, so the purpose of Socialism is to destroy economies and force people to beg the government for assistance.
Capitalism has, historically, raised more people on Earth out of poverty than any other economic system, so the purpose of Capitalism is to lift people out of poverty.
Did I do that right?
Disce Pati retweeted
Yesss! We are excited to announce Scavlands! We have a video game coming out and with some of the most amazing people working on it behind the scenes. It comes out sept 4th but you can wishlist it now. Cant wait to see what yall think of it!
It’s finally here.
6 years in the making. A year ago, the guys at @UnsubscribeCast took a chance on Scavland, and since then our team has grown from 3 to 15.
This is our love letter to the games that shaped us - Tibia, Ultima Online, Tarkov, Darkwood, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Metro and more.
SCAVLAND enters Early Access on September 4th.
It’s been one hell of a journey. We hope you enjoy what we’ve built. ☢️
Wishlist on Steam!
Disce Pati retweeted
8 Ways To Take Down Flock Without A Sawzall:
1. Demand An Audit
Most cities never independently audit whether Flock cameras in town actually reduce crime. Ask your city council to show evidence that these cameras reduced violent crime. Make them prove it. They usually can't.
2. Find Out When the Contract Expires
Every Flock camera program has a contract renewal date. Use FOIAs to request the original contract, all amendments, renewal dates, and termination clauses.
This one is SO important because we must organize BEFORE renewal, not AFTER the cameras go up.
3. Demand the Privacy Impact Assessment
Before deploying any type of surveillance devices with public funds, many city governments are supposed to evaluate the privacy risks.
Ask for privacy Impact Assessment, civil liberties review, and constitutional analysis. If they never conducted one... Ask why not (they hate that.)
4. Show Up Before They Vote
Flock cameras aren't installed overnight. They usually require budget approval, council approval, contract approval. Use tools like "Citizen Portal" to setup automatic notifications for upcoming city council meetings. Speak before, not after installation.
5. Follow the Money
Want to know why your city suddenly wants Flock cameras? It's usually always grants or cronyism.
Ask for grant applications: DHS grants, DOJ grants, Homeland Security funding, ect. Surveillance programs begin because outside money make them "free."
6. Ask About Data Sharing
Every city should have to answer this question: "Exactly which agencies can search our city's license plate database?"
Ask for sharing agreements, MOUs, list of agencies with approval, and search logs. Most people think it's just local police. It rarely is, usually the feds too.
7. Audit Every Search
Public records requests aren't just for the contracts. You can publicly request every audit log showing who searched the Flock system and why.
Ask for date, user, reason for search and any case numbers. Abuse often shows up in the logs before it makes the news or a viral social media post.
8. Compare Crime Before & After
Download your city's crime data. Compare property and violent crime before and after Flock was installed.
If there's no meaningful change... Ask why taxpayers are still paying for it. If officials claim the cameras are effective, ask them to produce the evidence supporting continued funding.