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Reddit quarantines 25+ communities, more to come Right-wingers, communists, even the world's biggest IRL livestreamer. Within minutes of Reddit announcement, subreddits "redditors may find offensive" were crippled.
“On a platform as open and diverse as Reddit, there will sometimes be communities that, while not prohibited by the Content Policy, average redditors may nevertheless find highly offensive or upsetting,” reads the September 27 announcement by Reddit administrator landoflobsters. In it, he explains that policies on “quarantining” subreddits have been updated to reflect “learnings,” and it will now be easier for Reddit admins to apply the measure to a wider array of communities hosted by the social media giant. Within minutes, a long list of subreddits considered to upset average redditors were put into quarantine mode. The hit list even included FULLCOMMUNISM and Ice Poseidon, a popular gay livestreamer…
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The dark origins of our favorite Disney stories The fairytales Disney based their classics on certainly weren't PG-13.
We grew up singing their songs, we cosplayed their outfits, and we took pictures with them in “Happiest Place on Earth.” But, what if there is more than just a “happily ever after?” Fairytales were usually written with a hidden truth or a moral lesson and over the years it’s been candied and reduced to a Walt Disney feature. Behind the veil of smiles, prince charming, and being a princess, there’s a darker truth that lingers in a fairy tale and we can say this much: no one is laughing at the end. Don’t believe me? Read on… Snow White Walt Disney’s empire was built on the back of his…
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Linux developers threaten to pull “kill switch” UPDATE: ESR: "threat has teeth." Most of the internet could be affected as some Linux devs threaten to rescind code in response to CoC controversy.
Update (September 24): new response from Richard M. Stallman, and Eric S. Raymond (ESR) says the license revocation “threat has teeth.” Linux powers the internet, the Android in your pocket, and perhaps even some of your household appliances. A controversy over politics is now seeing some of its developers threatening to withdraw the license to all of their code, potentially destroying or making the whole Linux kernel unusable for a very long time. An open letter posted to the Linux Kernel Mailing List explains: Date Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:28:14 +0000 From [email protected] ... Subject Re: A Plea to Unfuck our Codes of Conduct Regarding those who are ejected from…
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Second victim comes forward: “Brett Kavanaugh fed on my breasts in 1965” Horrifying account casts shadow on Trump's pick for the Supreme Court.
A woman who wishes to remain anonymous after seeing the treatment of Christine Blasey Ford claims that Brett Kavanaugh licked, nibbled, and bit her breasts and nipples numerous times. The attacks started in February of 1965 and lasted almost the entire year. “It was almost daily, and it was as if he expected it, like it was his right,” she stated between tears and stifled sobs during a phone interview. “He’d strike when I wasn’t expecting it, pawing at my chest, groping my breasts. I didn’t even realize what he wanted, and when I did I froze,” the terrifying account continues. The woman says she “gave in” because respected male…
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The urban underground: Secrets under today’s modern cities Many cities have rich histories that date back millennia, and the source of that history lies right below the structures and streets that make their modern versions.
Modern cities have rich histories that can date back millennia, and the source of that history lies right beneath the structures and streets that make their modern versions. Abandoned subway tunnels, secret compartments, and rivers run underneath the worlds sprawling metropolis’s, and when unearthed reveal secrets to the past that have been long forgotten. Seedy members of society have used subterranean realms to their advantage, while others used them as shelters while enemy armies laid siege. Many have been forgotten over time only to be rediscovered, and each tells a story of the city that resides on top. Paris, France Paris is another city that was founded by the Romans,…
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Vampires have nothing on the sinister blood-drinking fairies who inspired them Long before Dracula ever hit the shelves, Scottish folklore painted the first image of a vampire-like creature and it was terrifying.
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Tariq Nasheed: hurricane rescue crews conspire to mass murder black people "rescue law enforcement units are completely infiltrated by dangerous white supremacist[s]."
Prominent liberal thought leader and filmmaker Tariq Nasheed has a unique take on Hurricane Florence: white rescue crews, triggered by a racist hand signal sent over the TV, are secretly rounding up and killing black people during disasters. Archive: http://archive.is/xmd6z The theory was laid out in a Sep 16 thread of tweets which also noted that reporting on looting is racist. ACSO SERT seems to be the main actor in the racist conspiracy. The public’s response to Tariq’s discovery was mixed. While many thanked Tariq for opening their eyes, less open-minded twitter critters accused him of wanting black people to be left without rescue. Tariq elaborated on the theory on…
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From rites of passage to hipsters: The evolution of tattoos Whether it's a classic “MOM” on your arm or distinctions of class and social hierarchy, tattoos have always been around—and probably always will be.
Sailor Jerries, tramp stamps, and cheesy tribal designs — tattoos have either been on the butt (literally) of every joke or renowned for their originality and incredible artwork. Since ancient history, tattoos have risen and fallen in the stigma of beauty and distaste. However, despite the negativity surrounding tattoos, many men and women have sat in the artist’s chair and have gotten their badges of honor. Whether it’s a classic “MOM” tattoo or twin swallows stamped on your collarbone, tattoos are here to stay, and it was thanks to the may varied cultures who keep the trend alive. The tatt assumption We often think of tattoos as a symbol of…
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Man brings ancient Greek music to life and the result is amazingly avant garde Discoveries and breakthroughs de-mystify the actual sound of ancient Greek music.
Music speaks to your soul. No matter what language you speak, you can enjoy “Kung Fu Fighting” as much as the next person. When it comes to ancient Greece, there has been a lot of mystery around what their music sounded like. In 1932, musicologist Wilfrid Perrett told an Royal Musical Association audience that “Nobody has ever made head or tail of ancient Greek music, and nobody ever will. That way madness lies.” Luckily, there have been some breakthroughs in that arena since that time. Kids won’t appreciate these tunes While they weren’t U2’s level, ancient Greece did have their own rockstars. Composers such as Athenaeus and Philotas delivered some popular jams…
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The most badass Latin phrases Latin's utility has long since faded, but there's still something inherently awesome about it.
There’s something delightfully pretentious about Latin. It is, despite what the classics majors will tell you, a very dead language. And yet its use alludes to an era that many in the West naturally revere — the Bronze Age. These days, Latin is, more often than not, relegated to legal terms or mottos. These have an air of permanence about them. And while Latin’s utility has long since faded, there’s still something inherently awesome about uttering a phrase in Latin. Here are some of our favorites. Ad astra per aspera “A rough road leads to the stars” Apollo 1 was the US first real disaster in the space program. Three…
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Hollywood blockbusters with glaring historical inaccuracies Hollywood has a knack for embellishing the truth, especially when the movie comes with the label "based on a true story."
“Based on a true story” can mean a variety of things, but in most cases, it translates to: “we promise a nugget of truth, somewhere.” What’s important is that it makes for a good story, right? You decide. Ridley Scott and Burt Reynolds’ Gladiator (2000) “Are you not entertained?” Clearly not if you’re a history buff. Though much of the public had no qualms over Russell Crowe’s portrayal of a tragic sword-wielding hero, there were many who noticed that the film had it’s share of inaccuracies. Don’t get us wrong — the film was great (not to mention the awesome soundtrack). But there were some scenes that didn’t quite match…
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