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[blackterrae]

Ideas for Black!Reader Fic

I am going to try my hand again at writing. And I wanted to share some people and fandoms that I love. If you don’t know these shows/actors/franchises/movies/streamers I’m putting you on! For the following:

Princess Bride

Alice In Borderland

Johnny Depp- All his characters

Napoleon Dynamite

Cameron Monaghan- I know that there are fics out there but it’s only always his Jerome/Jeremiah roles never just him or Cal Kestis

Anthony Carrigan- I loved Anothy as Victor Zsasz

Paul Dano- There are Riddler fics but not as many for his other roles

Damsel

The Entire Cast of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) - Don’t even get me started on how good this show is! And the cast looks amazing!

Chicago Med/Fire/PD- These shows have so much potential for fanfic storylines!

The Game (2006)- Has great potential for slow burns and fluffs.

Star Wars franchise (1977-present) - I know I said Cal Kestis but there are also other characters like Anakin, Luke, Obi Wan,Boba Fett (etc.)

NCIS franchise- I honestly love this franchise and it’s characters!

Hamilton

Any/All Sports Men- Jude Bellingham,Lewis Hamilton,LaMelo Ball,Allen Iverson(etc.)

Berleezy - He’s handsome and he’s funny!

Coryxkenshin- I literally love him and his videos!

Albert Aretz (Flamingo)- Look … he may be the epitome of mediocre white man but I like what I like!

AMP- Duke Dennis, Kai Cenat, Agent 00, ChrisNxtDoor,Davis, and Fanum ( all I gotta say is love a black man from infinity to infinity🗣️)

Beta Squad- A British YouTube/ streamer group!

SOMEBROS- Berleezy, Rico, ,PG, Joe (etc.)

WWE- come on now, do I even need to explain!!!

Four Brothers- All the cast but Garrett Hedland in particular!

Peacemaker - Don’t get me wrong I love Adrian Chase but I want to see just as much Peacemaker x black!reader fics because 2 words… JOHN CENA

MAWS- New animated Superman show! Love!

Smallville - The entire cast is hot! Tbh I fell hard for Tom Welling when I was younger when he was in Cheaper By The Dozen. Plus they literally whitewashed Vixen. COME ON! Vixen is a black female hero btw. She was also with Jon (Green Lantern) at one point.

Justice League/Justice League Unlimited (2001 and 2004)- I mean I literally can’t find any Jon Stewart x black!reader fics and he was with a BLACK WOMAN!

Warner Bros Franchise (minus the looney tunes & space jam)- There are lots of popular franchises that this company has from Fast & Furious to The Matrix!

Peaky Blinders- Saw a Tommy shelby x arms dealer black!female reader fic on my previous account but even then I couldn’t find it again on that account. So it’s gone with the wind. And the cast (i.e the actors and other characters they’ve portrayed). Example: Cillian Murphy as Johnathan Crane.

The Bear

FBI (All)

The good doctor

Tiktokers: Vinnie hacker

Blue Bloods

Will Poulter- I haven’t really seen any Adam Warlock fics

Slashers

Stranger Things

Cruel Intentions

Burnt

Dave Lizewski

Eddie Redmayne

Macgyver (2016)

Fresh Prince of Belair

Guardians of the galaxy- Explanation? Do I really need one?

On My Block

Descendants (characters will be the actors age in real life.duh)- Love Boo-boo Stewart & Mitchell Hope!

Matt Rife

Joey Bragg (Liv &Maddie) - What can I say I love dorks!

The Boys- Haven’t seen that many fics about the characters and a black reader

Once Upon A Time- I love dark fairytales sometimes because they remind me that not every story has a happy ending and you have to learn from them. But this series is good for any theme really.

Walker Texas Ranger (1993)

Top Gun

Nicolas Galitzine

Magcon: Whether you saw their vines on YouTube or vine, you know who they are

Dolan Twins

Mission Impossible

Euphoria- Entire show has great storylines with the potential of drama in fics

Shameless- Especially Carl Gallagher and Lip Gallagher

Creed- Michael B Jordan need I say more

Keanu Reeves- There are very few fics about Keanu but I’ve seen a few of his John Wick x black!reader fics (chef’s kiss) but never see any of The Matrix Fics!Also Ted (Bill & Ted)

River Phoenix

Batman Beyond

Rider Strong

Danny Gonzalez

Timothée Chalamet

Past-Present Singers & Rappers/ Groups -Bow Wow, Tupac, Lil Baby, Nelly, Omarion, Prince, Michael Jackson, Jon B,Usher, Central Cee, Måneskin, New Edition, BTS, James, PRETTYMUCH Bay, Daniel Caesar, October London, Steve Lacey, Artemas, YUNGBLUD, Andy Biersack,Eduardo Vega(etc.)

Anime(Any kind!)- Would love to see other shows, I know hunterxhunter,aot,one piece (etc.)

Bridgerton- There is very little Bridgerton stories catered around a black reader.

Marvel- Now that’s not to say that there aren’t any in fact there are many but I never see (Tobey Maguire Spider-Man stories and it seems like everyone tends to focus on the famous Marvel characters like The Avengers but not on other aspects like X-men or better yet, heroes that haven’t even gotten their own movie but are just as amazing like Squadron Supreme , it’s equivalent to DCU’s Justice League.

Secret Invasion- Not gonna lie , I’m feening for Gravik.😳

DCEU- Another franchise that pushes its other characters to the side. For example, Hush (Thomas Elliot) is literally the epitome of Bruce Wayne gone bad!

Ross Lynch- There are so many roles that Ross did so well in Like Teen Beach Movie or Sabrina.

Highschool Musical Franchise (2006- present ) I’m not just talking about HSMTS (2019), I mean even further back than that. I don’t see any Troy Bolton x black!reader and that’s crazy. I also can’t find any Zac Efron x black!reader

Interview with a Vampire (1994) and (2022)

Austin Butler- He did well in his role as Elvis!

Vikings - There are a good amount but still!

Transformers

Suits

Saved By The Bell

The Goldbergs

Parks & Recreation

Leverage

The Outsiders

Heart of Stone

New York Undercover (1994)

Addams Family

Victorious

Matpat

ICarly

The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017)

Think Like A Man (2012)

One on One (2001)

Scorpion (2014)

The King of Queens (1998)

G.I. Joe Franchise

Terminator

Beware the Batman (2013)

Any and all Asian Idols/Actors

Seal Team

Mortal Combat

Bill and Ted

Barbie

Detroit: Become Human

Will Trent

Bones

Tokyo Vice

Growing Pains

Graceful Family (Kdrama)[Any Asian Drama shows or movies would be great as well]

The Regime

Batman: The animated series

The Sympathizer

The Invitation

Jawbreaker

Hunger Games

Saved By the Bell

Eve (2003)

Yellowstone

Superstore

Rodrick Heffley

Tracker

Girlfriends

Grown-ish

CSI

Kingsman

Jury Duty

Scoot Pilgrim vs the world

21 Jump Street (The Show and Movies)

Sky High

The Outsiders

Left

Midsomer Murders

Wayne (perhaps college AU characters will be the actors age in real life)

Carrington Bornstein

Yakuza

He’s Harmless I swear ( Webtoon comic)

Kaleidoscope ( formerly Webtoon turned Tapas comic)

Legends of Tomorrow

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If anyone needs ideas for these franchises/movies/shows/actors/webtoons , then holla at me! I got you!

Also add more to the list if anything that you would like to see comes to mind.

Also tag black writers who you want to see this!

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bellegraves couple bullshit

Anna likes to use Phillip's credit card. Not for the Gucci store, but to go to the Asian supermarket/Costco to buy groceries and stuff in bulk. He always insists on carrying the bags of rice in spite of his knee lmao. (Of course this doesn't mean she's above dragging him to Sephora)

Phillip likes old movies. They watched Roman Holiday and he swears that a young Audrey Hepburn resembled his mom when she was younger.

Phillip always complains about how he wished he would've recruited her before Laswell did when she was discharged for not acknowledging Farah Karim's ULF as a terrorist group, (thank God the CIA cleared her of that.) And how she would've thrived in the Shadow Company at the time. Anna argues she probably wouldn't be with him if she was working directly under him that way.

The two of them like to nap together. Alot. When they say they "sleep" together, they mean sleeping together. He's gotten so used to having her just lying ontop of him he struggles to sleep without some weight over him.

When Graves was trying to win her back while she was casually dating Tommy's father, he wrote her literal letters. Handwritten letters that were one way or another "Please take me back". She has them in a box.

Anna genuinely expected Graves to dip as soon as he learned she was pregnant with another man's baby. Him insisting on helping her was part of what convinced her to forgive him, and to eventually join the Shadow Company.

She will STILL annoy him with her random unfiltered questions and thoughts.

"How do you think dinosaurs have sex?"

"Let me finish my coffee before I even consider answering that, Annie."

Anna is amazing at karaoke but only sings when she's drunk. There's a video of her on his lap singing at a karaoke booth with friends where he's just smiling and watching her all smitten.

Anna has tried to explain "not too sweet" as an Asian compliment to Phillip thousands of times. He still doesn't get it.

Anna cannot wrap her mind around the amount of churches needed in one place in the entire state of Texas.

They had a legitimate argument over the Spurs or the Warriors (NBA Teams) being better. Graves was this close to banning blue and gold in the household.

There's an entire folder of photos in Anna's phone dedicated to Phillip's dog being cute. Her favorite is a clueless Graves using the dog as a pillow while he scrolls through his iPad.

They forget about the age gap sometimes. Well, she does. Sometimes he uses her "immaturity" as an excuse to take charge/be right.

Anna has taken Phillip to the Philippines before. She had to convince him not to adopt every street dog/feed every askal he saw on the road. He left a rose on the memorial of her grandmother Isabella.

[beardedmrbean]

The mother of an American influencer fears for her daughter who is facing jail time in Dubai after a public altercation that violated local morality laws.

Tierra Allen, who runs the “Sassy Trucker” brand of social media accounts was arrested after arguing with a car rental employee following a minor fender bender.

Ms Allen’s TikTok and YouTube channels showcase her life as a female truck driver. She was visiting Dubai on vacation at the end of May when the incident occurred.

Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is an extremely popular tourist destination known for luxury hotels and malls, skyscrapers, white sandy beaches and dramatic desert landscapes, making it extremely popular with social media influencers.

Ms Allen posted a YouTube video suggesting she was considering moving there from her current home in Houston, Texas.

Despite Dubai’s glittering image, many visitors do not realise that there are strict decency and morality laws and they can be arrested for swearing, making rude gestures, or being affectionate in public places.

Speaking to Fox 26 Houston, Ms Allen’s mom, Tina Baxter, said that after the fender bender, her daughter went to the car rental company to get her ID, credit card and some other personal items.

Ms Baxter said her daughter “found out she could only receive those items if she paid an undisclosed amount of money” and alleged that the employee dealing with her daughter was “very aggressive” and “screaming at her”.

Ms Allen allegedly screamed back at the employee who she claims then chased her out of the building. She called her mother when she got back to where she was staying and was “scared”, “afraid” and “very panicked”.

Worried that she might get Ms Allen in more trouble, Ms Baxter did not want to reveal the amount of money that was demanded. The car rental employee also allegedly doubled the amount owed to hand back the ID.

A police officer then allegedly showed up and arrested Ms Allen, though it is not known how soon after the altercation this occurred.

Ms Baxter has been in contact with Detained in Dubai, an organisation that offers legal consultation for clients who fall foul of the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

Radha Stirling, the CEO of Detained in Dubai, said they had reached out to Texas lawmakers — Senator Ted Cruz and Rep Sheila Jackson Lee — to work with the US consulate in Dubai to stop Ms Allen from being sent to prison.

“She’s being charged for shouting, which is actually a crime technically under the UAE laws,” Ms Stirling explained to Fox 26. “It’s offensive behaviour, and it can warrant up to two years in prison.”

“The agency actually said to her, they’d drop the police case if she paid money,” Ms Stirling continued. “So it’s a form of extortion and blackmail, and it’s extremely common with these rental car companies.”

Detained in Dubai has covered multiple cases where tourists are fleeced for sometimes tens of thousands of dollars by car rental agencies.

Senator Cruz’s office said in a statement: “We have spoken to the family of Tierra Young Allen and have contacted the Department of State about the case. Sen. Cruz will continue to gather details and engage on this case until Ms Allen is returned home to her family.”

The US embassy and consulate cannot comment on the case due to privacy laws.

[newengen]

To Ban, or Not to Ban: Our Take on How Marketers Should Be Thinking About TikTok

The Latest TikTok News

Tensions between TikTok and the U.S. government came to a head this month after the Biden administration threatened to ban the app should the company refuse to divest from its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance. The escalation comes amidst warnings from U.S. lawmakers that China’s investment in TikTok poses a threat to national security and opens the door for the Chinese government to influence content moderation on the platform.

To top it all off, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced Congress last Thursday and attempted to reassure U.S. lawmakers that the company has implemented measures to address their concerns. Central to Chew’s defense was TikTok’s plan to roll out what it calls “Project Texas” - a $1.5 billion project to migrate American user data to Texas-based Oracle. In another key moment, Chew rebutted accusations that TikTok’s algorithm has adverse effects on kids by pointing to steps the company has taken to protect its younger users.

A Marketing Perspective

Apart from the political drama, TikTok also made headlines this month after its announcement that 150 million American users are on the platform. The app’s popularity and influence are undeniable, and marketers are uniquely aware of this: there’s an appetite for short-form video that won’t be curbed by a TikTok ban. An eMarketer survey from November 2022 found that 63% of TikTok users would move to another platform, with Instagram being the favored alternative. And these platforms are already evolving their video capabilities to meet consumer demand - Instagram introduced 90-second videos last year, and Meta recently followed suit.

So, What Does TikTok Have to Say About All of This?

In response to last Thursday’s hearing, TikTok circulated a Myth vs. Fact Sheet, which counters what the company calls inaccuracies surrounding its ownership, content moderation, and data security. A few notable examples, transcribed directly from the document, include:

“Myth: TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance Ltd., is Chinese-owned.*

Fact: TikTok’s parent company ByteDance Ltd. was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs, but today, roughly sixty percent of the company is beneficially owned by global institutional investors such as Carlyle Group, General Atlantic, and Susquehanna International Group. An additional twenty percent of the company is owned by ByteDance employees around the world, including nearly seven thousand Americans. The remaining twenty percent is owned by the company's founder, who is a private individual and is not part of any state or government entity.”

*Despite TikTok’s attempt at myth-busting ByteDance’s association with the Chinese government, it has been reported that "golden shares" give the Chinese government the ability to appoint a seat on the company's board.

“Myth: TikTok manipulates content in a way that benefits the Chinese government or harms American interests.

Fact: TikTok is an entertainment app. The content on TikTok is generated by our community. TikTok does not permit any government to influence or change its recommendation model.

Myth: TikTok collects a significant amount of sensitive data on its users.

Fact: TikTok's privacy policy fully describes the data the company collects. There have been many inaccurate claims about our policies and practices that have gone unaddressed by the media. To be clear, the current versions of the TikTok app do NOT:

*Monitor keystrokes or content of what people type when they use our in-app browser on third-party websites;

Collect precise or approximate GPS location in the U.S.;

Use face or voice prints to identify individuals.

In line with industry practices and as explained in our privacy policy, we collect information to help the app function, operate securely, and improve the user experience. We constantly update our app and encourage users to download the most current version of TikTok.”

*This talking point conveniently omits what happens off the app via TikTok browser trackers, or “pixels.” But more on that in a minute.

Formalities aside, TikTok knows that the best way to reach an audience is, well, through TikTok. Ahead of his testimony on March 23rd, Chew appeared on TikTok’s verified account to address his upcoming congressional hearing and remind users of what’s at stake - that a ban could “take TikTok away” from 150 million users, 5 million business accounts, and 7,000 U.S.-based TikTok employees.

Creators Sounding the Alarm

TikTok has found support from its creators, who have taken to the platform to sound the alarm about what a ban, in the form of the S. 686 RESTRICT Act, would mean. One example comes from creator @sayheyjames, who recently published a video that generated 12.2 million video views and 2 million likes in the span of a week. In this video, he calls out elements of the bill that he says will “fundamentally change” how we use the internet, like the proposed legal consequences of using VPNs to access banned apps and the ban on hardware manufactured by “foreign adversaries” (including China, Russia, and Iran).

There are countless examples of this type of content, with trending hashtags like #tiktokban accumulating 2 billion views. Given how much creators have to lose in this debate, it’s no surprise that they’re leveraging the platform to create a sense of urgency around the issue.

Making Sense of it All

It’s near impossible to predict what happens next because there’s no playbook on how to best navigate the aftermath of a ban on a platform like TikTok. Kevin Goodwin, VP of Performance Marketing at New Engen, offers some perspective:

“Precedent matters. We have zero precedent for a nationwide ban of such a popular technology and entertainment platform. Since we’ve never seen it happen before, all marketers are skeptical that TikTok will be the first to pay the price. Take Meta and Google for example - they consistently face legislative pressure for specific products and ways of working (albeit on a smaller scale), yet have never been materially impacted in their ability to provide products to users and advertisers.”

On top of the legal and political complexities of a theoretical TikTok ban, the cultural and economic implications are massive. New Engen VP of Performance Marketing, Adam Telian, puts it plainly,

TikTok has done an amazing job of creating demand for a specific type of content which, it seems, a good portion of the world can’t get enough of. Our position is that, even if TikTok gets banned, the format and the attention it demands isn’t going anywhere.

Another key piece of the equation is TikTok creators, who help differentiate the platform from other major social media players. This is why New Engen leaders are asking, “what will happen with creators?” Many creators are already operating cross-platform, but those with an outsized presence on TikTok are at risk of losing potency in their existing brand partnerships. It will be incumbent on brands to diversify their influencer partnerships and plan accordingly for a creator migration to Reels, Shorts, and Triller (or maybe a resurrected Vine) in the wake of a TikTok ban.

“Once we figure out where the creators are moving,” Adam Telian says, “it will be up to the platform to prove they can retain user attention, and deliver the same results and consistent innovation we've seen from TikTok.”

Actions for Marketers (Whether You’re on TikTok Yet or Not)

For the time being, there are several actions marketers can take to leverage TikTok as it exists today.

New Engen Clients Operating on TikTok

These clients are embracing a business-as-usual approach to their TikTok strategy, but they’re also prepared to be agile and flexible as the situation unfolds. Kevin Goodwin explains, “We continue to recommend brands take a diversified channel strategy and approach to short-form video to hedge any extreme risk. We want to avoid the rare scenario where the government bans TikTok and one of our clients suddenly has 50%+ of their revenue at risk.”

In practice, this means incorporating Instagram Reels and Youtube Shorts into short-form video strategies, and, as mentioned above, ensuring that content creator programs aren’t over-dependent on the TikTok app and its toolset.

New Engen Clients Not Yet on TikTok

We are advising clients who are not yet on TikTok to move forward with their investment. “Even if TikTok does get banned,” Adam Telian explains, “clients can be using this time to refine their creative approach and learn how to unlock meaningful performance that should translate to whichever platform fills the vacuum created by a ban. And if it doesn’t get banned, then they’re ahead of where they would be if they chose to wait for the dust to settle."

New Engen Clients Concerned About Data Privacy

Anna Otieno, Head of Research & Insights at New Engen, reminds us, “Privacy and security are the top concerns right now, particularly for companies and government institutions. As we head into a world of cookie-less advertising and first-party data, control is key.” She notes that, regarding TikTok, “It’s been confirmed that the app - like Google and Meta - gathers information about people as they move around the internet. TikTok partners with companies that embed tiny website trackers “pixels” to better measure and target ads - usually without user notification.”

With this in mind, some New Engen clients have chosen to refrain from implementing TikTok’s tracking pixel. This allows brands to maintain their presence on the platform without compromising their first-party data.

It’s important to note, however, that creators tend to have a difference of opinion on this front. Anna Otieno tells us that, "While privacy and security are important to TikTok users, content creators are less concerned given the tradeoff. In fact, most social media users know that their data is tracked and shared to make sure ‘the algorithm is working.’ TikTok’s remixed creator fund, known as the Creativity Program Beta, aims to help creators “generate higher revenue potential.” What’s the price of opportunity and revenue? Data."

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"The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has confirmed that over 500 employees at Blizzard Entertainment have formed a wall-to-wall union at the Microsoft-owned studio.

The new unit is called World of Warcraft Game Makers Guild (WoWGG-CWA) and comprises the entire World of Warcraft development team, including designers, engineers, artists, quality assurance testers, and more. Another 60-person unit of Blizzard QA testers called Texas Blizzard QA United-CWA has formed simultaneously in Austin, Texas. 

Staff were able to organize without interference thanks to a seismic Labor Neutrality Agreement that was struck in 2022. That agreement was subsequently extended to other Microsoft employees within ZeniMax, paving the way for almost 250 workers at Bethesda Game Studios to unionize earlier this week [July 2024].

The CWA said Blizzard's latest union represents a "significant milestone" in a journey that began when employees walked out and rallied at Blizzard Entertainment HQ in California in 2021 to protest Activision Blizzard's response to a California DFEH sexual harassment lawsuit.

"This victory underscores the growing momentum of worker organizing in the video game industry and will hopefully continue to inspire other video game workers to form unions and raise industry-wide expectations for pay, benefits and respect for workers’ rights," added the CWA.

Unionized Blizzard devs want to ensure "every voice matters"

Speaking to Game Developer about their decision to unionize, Blizzard senior software engineer Kevin Vigue said the unit hopes to make good on the company mantra "every voice matters."

"By forming a cross-disciplinary union, we seek to enshrine that value and ensure that the developers of World of Warcraft, QA included, will always have a voice in our own workplace," they said...

Vigue explained the World of Warcraft team was inspired by the unionization efforts at ZeniMax, Sega, and other studios that have made a collective push for better working conditions. Their resolve, he added, was only strengthened by the wave of the mass layoffs and studio closures that have carved through the game industry.

"We organized not just for ourselves, but also our fellow employees who make the game with us. By ensuring we're all treated fairly in our own workplace, we can focus ourselves on our shared passion: making great video games," they continued.

"Our union effort predates the recent layoffs, but witnessing them firsthand only served to solidify how important this effort is for the entire gaming industry. With our union contract, we can have a voice to minimize the impact of future layoffs and ensure we retain talent and knowledge whenever possible."

WoWGG-CWA will now elect a representative bargaining committee from the World of Warcraft team and survey its members to understand which issues need prioritizing. "While the team's voice will determine what we bargain for, we've also had numerous conversations with each other in the past few months," added Vigue. "We suspect our top bargaining items will include layoff protections, improved work from home policies, transparency around performance and promotions, and pay adjustments to align with the expensive areas we live."

Game industry unions building momentum in the United States

Workers have formed a number of unions within Activision Blizzard and Microsoft in recent years.

Prior to the Call of Duty and World of Warcraft maker being acquired by Microsoft, QA staff at Raven Software and Blizzard Albany succeeded in their attempts to organize–despite reports of interference. More than 300 QA workers at Bethesda also voted to unionize in January 2023, becoming the first union to form within Microsoft.

Those efforts have continued post-merger. In March 2024, roughly 600 QA workers at Activision Blizzard formed the largest certified union in U.S. video game history when they established AQAU-CWA. Bethesda Game Studios Montreal employees are also attempting to unionize and filed for certification with the Quebec Labor Board in June 2024. Now, almost 750 employees have unionized across Blizzard Entertainment and Bethesda in the past two days.

To learn more about the surge in unionization across the game industry, we sat down with union workers and insiders to discuss the power of collective action during a tumultuous period for studios and developers. Read the full story here.""

-via Game Developer, July 24, 2024

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Social Media Ethics

The current state of social media ethics: what trends are happening in the industry? (5 pts)

What are two current cases related to social media ethics? (5 pts)

Outline the current code of ethics for social media by a professional organization you would be interesting in joining as part of their social media staff. (10 pts)

What brands are utilizing proper social media ethical practices? (5 pts)

Are there any professionals that you feel practice strong ethical behavior on social media? (5 pts)

What are some takeaways you can bring forth in your own practices? (10 pts)

What main concepts do you think are necessary to adhere to for your own personal conduct online? (20 pts)

What main concepts do you feel strongly against and want to make sure you avoid on social media? (20 pts)

List 5-10 core concepts that you will follow as a practicing social media professional. Include citations that you used (20 pts)

As social media continues to shape our world, understanding the ethical boundaries of these platforms is crucial for responsible engagement. The current state of social media ethics is tracked by ongoing challenges and practices. Some examples of these are data privacy, misinformation, and content moderation. Data privacy shows us how much personal data is collected, stored, and used by social media platforms. Misinformation is when fake news is rapidly spread across social media and users begin to question which information is truthful. Content moderation balances free speech and removes harmful content. Platforms are constantly changing their content moderation policies to address issues like hate speech, harassment, and misinformation.

There are also a few major trends happening in the industry currently such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Short-Form Videos, and Influencer Marketing. Artificial Intelligence is now being used for many things in the world of social media like creating content, improving performance, and enhancing user experiences. There are also AI-driven tools that social media platforms use to help detect and mitigate the spread of harmful content. Ever since TikTok launched in America in August 2018, the usage of Short-Form videos has increased substantially. This type of content now dominates social media as its now used by other platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. Lately, some companies have turned to influencers to help promote their products and brand. Brands started collaborating with influencers to reach a wider audience. An example of this is some videos on TikTok will contain an influencer marketing an unfamiliar product as they explain throughout their video of what the product and company is and why you should buy from them. The video also tells the viewer its sponsored because it says underneath the video description that the creator earns commission if you buy the product from the link in their video.

Two current cases that are related to social media ethics are the Supreme Court Cases on Social Media Regulation and the Elonis v. U.S case. The Supreme Court Cases on Social Media Regulation involves laws from Florida and Texas that aim to restrict social media companies from moderating content. These cases address whether these laws violate the First Amendment rights of social media companies by limiting their editorial discretion. Elonis v. U.S involves prosecuting potential threats made on social media. This case highlights the challenges of balancing free speech rights with the need to protect individuals from harassment and threats online.

These are the current code of ethics for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Honesty: Be truthful and transparent in all communications. Avoid misleading information and ensure that all content is accurate and verifiable.

Advocacy: Serve the public interest by acting as responsible advocates for those you represent. Provide a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts, and viewpoints to aid informed public debate.

Expertise: Acquire and responsibly use specialized knowledge and experience. Continue professional development, research, and education to build understanding and credibility.

Independence: Provide objective counsel to those you represent. Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts to relevant parties.

Loyalty: Be faithful to those you represent while honoring your obligation to serve the public interest.

Fairness: Deal fairly with clients, employers, competitors, peers, vendors, the media, and the general public. Respect all opinions and support the right of free expression.

https://www.prsa.org/docs/default-source/about/ethics/eas/ethical-standards-advisory-ethics-and-social-media.pdf?sfvrsn=be47b4cb_2

These four brands Dove, The Body Shop, LEGO, and Ben & Jerry's have been known for utilizing proper social media ethical practices. Dove's social media campaigns promote body positivity and self-esteem and focus on representation and inclusivity. The Body Shop advocates for social and environmental causes such as animal rights and fair trade. LEGO focuses on promoting creativity and education through its social media channels and are committed to sustainability. Ben & Jerry's is very vocal about social justice and uses its social media presence to advocate for causes such as climate change, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights. I believe Dr. Ashley Elliot who is a psychologist who uses her platform to combine psychoeducation, humor, and relatability to reduce stigma around mental health. She ensures her content is backed by scientific knowledge and she maintains professional ethics by keeping patient information confidential and by being transparent about her credentials.

I can takeaway a few things I've learned from this in order to be better on social media. I will always be honest and clear about my affiliations, sponsorships, and endorsements. I'll verify information that I share to ensure that it's both accurate and reliable. I will respect the privacy of individuals and their confidential information. Lastly, I will take responsibility for the content I share and the impact it may have. To adhere to my own personal conduct, it's very important that I do everything I mentioned and also treat others with respect and kindness, uphold strong moral principles and to be consistent with my ethical behavior, and to consider the impact of my words and action on others and to always think before I post something online.

There are a lot of things that I'm strongly against on social media and I do my very best to avoid them. I don't agree with spreading misinformation as it can cause harm and spread confusion and can also lead to arguments over something that never happened. I don't share my information with anybody I don't know, and I make sure to protect my personal information. Lastly, I strongly avoid interacting with controversial content online as they have been meant to cause conflict and debate which creates a toxic environment.

These are some of the core concepts I will follow as a practicing social media professional. I will be accountable and take responsibility for the content I post. I will create content that adheres to ethical guidelines. I will show empathy for others and think before I post something. I will be compliant and adhere to all relevant laws and regulations which include copyright and intellectual laws. I won't spread misinformation online and ensure that everything I post is verified and accurate. I won't compromise personal data of myself or someone else. I will be truthful in everything I say in order to build trust. Lastly, I will ensure that I'm always staying informed about the latest trends and best practices in social media ethics.

https://www.theknowledgeacademy.com/blog/social-media-ethics/#:~:text=Social%20Media%20Ethics%20encompass%20a%20set%20of%20moral,involves%20avoiding%20misinformation%2C%20respecting%20confidentiality%2C%20and%20maintaining%20transparency.

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4406610

https://www.bi.edu/research/business-review/articles/2020/07/ethical-dilemmas-of-social-media--and-how-to-navigate-them/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-social-media-cases-facebook-twitter-x-first-amendment/

https://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/elonis-v-us

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/04/ethical-social-media-content

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I'm not actually defending the QR menus, I'm criticizing the made up narrative that says they must be because of some evil plot, instead of just plan stupidity.

And I do think the idea is stupid.

I don't like it when people make invalid criticisms of things I dislike. Partially because it makes valid criticism look worse by association.

Like "so you want people to use their data plan to look up your menu?"

I went to a local place once that just used a chalkboard. That's more practical than QR codes. Even hipsters would like it, probably.

Also, if you have the technical capability to rig up this QR code nonsense, you can probably also just use a video/JPG menu. Find a cheap 32", hook it up to a cheap Android box/media center, and you're in business.

>If their business requires them cutting the cost of printing menus, the company deserves to die, and to take the runners of the operation with it.

There's a scene in Hell or High Water where a waitress explains why the place doesn't actually need menus.

Also, restauraunts are generally run on thin margins, and using QR codes might be a general money saving measure, not because it's actually needed.

Which would fall under 'stupidity'.

Or "being fiscally responsible".

Or both.

> walk into a pizza place > there's no visible menu > "how do you get the menu?" > "you have to scan the QR code" > "is that the only way?" > "yes" > walk out of the pizza place

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Austin's Ghost Town: The Eerie Silence of Abandoned Dreams

In the heart of Texas, a viral video has unveiled a haunting spectacle: rows upon rows of deserted homes in an Austin neighborhood, now dubbed the 'Zombie Neighborhood.' This unsettling scene marks a stark contrast to the city's once-thriving pulse during the pandemic era.

The Abandonment of Aspirations

Local real estate expert, Jeremy Knight, paints a grim picture in his YouTube exposé. "We stand amidst the remnants of what was once a burgeoning community in South Austin," he narrates. "Where 200 homes should have stood proudly, we find only desolation. The structures that began with promise now crumble in neglect, a ghostly echo of the neighborhood that could have been."

Knight's camera captures the poignant decay: homes left unfinished, windows shattered, and the very foundations succumbing to rot. The video, with over 9,500 views, serves as a stark reminder of the volatility of the housing market.

A Market in Turmoil

The tale of Austin's market woes begins in the heady days of 2020/2021, when the city was a magnet for new residents, and the housing market was ablaze with activity. However, the city's bureaucratic labyrinth proved too complex for many projects, causing years-long delays. The pandemic only exacerbated these issues, leading to a workforce shortage and a backlog of developments.

As Knight explains, "Developers were eager to capitalize on Austin's boom, but the market's sudden downturn left their projects financially unviable." With interest rates soaring, these developers now face daunting challenges.

The Rise and Fall of Austin's Housing Market

At its zenith in May 2022, Austin's median home sale price reached a staggering $669,000. Moody's Analytics later assessed the market as being 61 percent overvalued. The correction was inevitable: by January 2023, the median price had plummeted to $525,000—a 6.3 percent drop year-over-year.

The Aftermath of a Pandemic Paradise

Austin's allure was undeniable: warm weather, a vibrant cultural scene, and no state income tax drew thousands from states like California and New York. But as the pandemic waned, the remote work opportunities that fueled this migration evaporated, and tech companies scaled back their Austin operations.

Cody Horvat, a realtor with The Scott Group, observes, "The end of the pandemic has reversed the exodus. Offices are reopening, beckoning their workforce home, and the streets of Austin whisper the stories of those who left and those who stayed behind."

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday is considering for the first time on the topical question of whether tech companies are always immune from legal liability in disputes arising from problematic content posted by users.

The justices are hearing oral arguments in a case alleging that by recommending videos that spread violent Islamist ideology, YouTube bears some responsibility for the killing of Nohemi Gonzalez, an American college student, in the 2015 Paris attacks carried out by the Islamic State terrorist group.

At issue is whether there are limits to the liability shield for internet companies that Congress enacted in 1996 as part of the Communications Decency Act. The Supreme Court has never addressed the issue before, even as the power and influence of the internet have exploded.

The case, which tech companies warn could upend the internet as it currently operates, concerns whether Section 230 can be applied to situations in which platforms actively recommend content to users using algorithms.

The novel legal issue has given rise to some unusual cross-ideological alliances, with the Biden administration and some high-profile Republican lawmakers, including Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri, having filed briefs backing at least some of the Gonzalez family’s legal arguments.

Liberal and conservative justices on Tuesday expressed skepticism and some confusion about the arguments being put forth by Gonzalez’s attorney, Eric Schnapper. Schnapper contended that some of what YouTube publishes in its recommendations, including thumbnails it creates, doesn't amount to third-party content protected under Section 230.

“I don’t understand how a neutral suggestion about something that you’ve expressed an interest in is aiding and abetting,” said Justice Clarence Thomas, who has criticized the statute's protections. "I just don't, I don't understand it. And I'm trying to get you to explain to us how something that is standard on YouTube for virtually anything that you have an interest in suddenly amounts to aiding and abetting because you're in the ISIS category."

Fellow conservative Justice Samuel Alito also expressed doubt about Schnapper's argument. "I'm afraid I'm completely confused by whatever argument you're making at the present time," he said.

Potential reform of Section 230 is one area in which President Joe Biden and some of his most ardent critics are in agreement, although they disagree on why and how it should be done.

Conservatives generally claim that companies are inappropriately censoring content, while liberals say social media companies are spreading dangerous right-wing rhetoric and not doing enough to stop it. Although the Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, it is not clear how it will approach the issue.

Gonzalez, 23, was studying in France when she was killed while dining at a restaurant during the wave of terrorist attacks carried out by ISIS.

Her family alleges that Google-owned YouTube helped ISIS spread its message. The lawsuit targets YouTube’s use of algorithms to suggest videos for users based on content they have previously viewed. YouTube’s active role goes beyond the kind of conduct Congress intended to protect with Section 230, the family’s lawyers allege. 

The family filed the lawsuit in 2016 in federal court in Northern California and hopes to pursue claims that YouTube violated the Anti-Terrorism Act, which allows people to sue individuals or entities who “aid and abet” terrorist acts.

Citing Section 230, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit. That decision was upheld by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a June 2021 decision that also resolved similar cases families of other terrorist attack victims had brought against tech companies.

The Supreme Court's eventual ruling could have broad ramifications because recommendations are now the norm for online services, not just YouTube. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter long ago began to rely on recommendation engines or algorithms to decide what people see most of the time, rather than emphasize chronological feeds.

Tuesday's argument is the first part of a social media company double-header at the high court. On Wednesday, the justices will hear a related appeal brought by Twitter about whether the company can be held liable under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

The same appeals court that handled the Gonzalez case revived claims brought by relatives of Nawras Alassaf, a Jordanian citizen killed in a terrorist attack in Istanbul in 2017. The family accused Twitter, Google and Facebook of aiding and abetting the spread of militant Islamist ideology, which the companies deny. The question of Section 230 immunity has not yet been addressed in that case.

The Supreme Court has previously declined to take up cases about Section 230. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas has criticized it, citing tech giants’ market power and influence.

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CJ current events 4apr24

Who knew homeless, mentally ill drug addicts were a little unstable?

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Was his screen name a 4th Amendment waiver?

St. Louis firefighter charged with possessing child sex abuse material after IP address tracked to firehouse

Prosecutors charged Jarret Morton, 50, with two counts of possessing child sex abuse material.

***According to a probable cause statement, investigators received a tip on Jan. 30 referring to two files constituting child sexual abuse material.  The files were stored on Dropbox, and were accessed twice on Jan. 11. The screen name used with the Dropbox was Jarret Morton, and his email address contained "stlfd," the acronym for St. Louis Fire Department. Police identified Morton as the owner of the Dropbox account, and the IP address used to access the files was traced to Engine House No. 5 in the St. Louis Place neighborhood. Police said the files were accessed during times Morton was working at the firehouse and that he had access to the station's secured WiFi. Police executed a search warrant on Morton's phone and found 221 video files of child sex abuse, court documents said.*** https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/st-louis-firefighter-accused-possessing-child-sex-abuse-material/63-a1a67008-c9b2-4efc-b4ab-eb2aedf71977

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Breaking the law by computer is still breaking the law

The Justice Department joined by the Federal Trade Commission (collectively the “Agencies”), filed a statement of interest with the District of New Jersey in the case of Cornish-Adebiyi v. Caesars Entertainment, which explains that hotels cannot collude on room pricing and cannot use an algorithm to engage in practices that would be illegal if done by a real person. Companies across the economy are increasingly using algorithms to determine their prices. When a small group of algorithm providers can influence a major segment of a market, competitors are better able to use the algorithm provider to facilitate collusion. This risk is even greater as markets have become more concentrated across a wide range of industries. Algorithms that recommend prices to numerous competing hotels make it harder for travelers to comparison-shop for the best rate. In their statement, the Agencies highlight two key aspects of competition law. First, plaintiffs do not need to identify direct communications between competitors to allege an agreement under Section 1 of the Sherman Act, particularly when they allege that an algorithm provider that works with the competitors is acting in concert with them. Competitors cannot lawfully cooperate to set their prices, whether via their staff or an algorithm, even if the competitors never communicate with each other directly. Second, an agreement to use shared pricing recommendations, list prices or pricing algorithms is still unlawful even when co-conspirators retain some pricing discretion. Setting or recommending initial starting prices can still violate the antitrust laws even if those are not the prices that consumers ultimately pay.*** https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-and-federal-trade-commission-file-statement-interest-hotel-room

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Impersonating FBI is asking for serious trouble. Odd that FBI would send three people to interview a woman about social media.

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It's 7/11's fault? Really?

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Tell us how you really feel.

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In real Texas, there would be a smoking hole where he once stood.

PASTOR PLEA DEAL: Pastor who sexually abused child for nearly 7 years receives probation

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — William C. Robinson, a pastor working for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Corpus Christi, received 10 years probation after sexually abusing an underage family member. According to his indictment, Robinson sexually abused an underage family member between July 11, 2015 and June 27, 2022. The arrest affidavit states the sexual contact with the child began when she was nine.*** On March 22, Robinson appeared in the 319th District Court where he accepted a plea deal that would avoid any jail time. He pleaded guilty to one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, one count of sexual assault of a child, and three counts of indecency with a child. In exchange for his plea, Robinson received 10 years deferred adjudication. If he complies with the terms of his probation, once he serves his sentence, Robinson can have the charges removed from his record. The judge also ordered Robinson to serve 120 hours of community service, stay away from the victim, and take parenting classes. He will have a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Plus, his internet access will be monitored. https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/pastor-plea-deal-pastor-who-sexually-abused-child-for-nearly-7-years-receives-probation

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Middle of No-freakin'-where

A Chinese national was arrested after driving onto the Marine base in Twentynine Palms and then ignoring orders to leave, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed to News Channel 3. The arrest happened on March 27. According to CBP, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents were called out to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Agents determined that the man was a Chinese national illegally present in the U.S. Agents took the man into custody. He was transported to a nearby station for further processing.*** https://kesq.com/news/2024/03/29/chinese-national-arrested-after-driving-onto-twentynine-palms-marine-base/

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All the cops and all the tech in the world won't keep you safe if you don't lock up criminals

New York City mayor Eric Adams (D.) on Thursday announced the city will start using gun scanners in its subway stations amid a surge in violent crime in recent months. Adams [said] that the weapon detection system would not record any commuter’s face or identification.  Adams noted the new technology would allow NYPD officers to monitor on a screen as commuters walk through the scanners. A weapon’s location would show up as orange on the screen, enabling officers to conduct an immediate search.  The gun detectors, however, will not be put into use until late June due to the city’s Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act passed in 2020, which requires the NYPD to wait at least 90 days before rolling out a surveillance system at a new location. The same scanners have already been installed at some venues in the Big Apple, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, CitiField stadium, and One Vanderbilt.*** https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/nyc-mayor-unveils-gun-scanners-in-subway-amid-violent-crime-surge

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Exhibit 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The manhunt continues Monday morning for an alleged gunman who entered a Nashville restaurant during Sunday brunch on Easter and opened fire, killing a man and injuring four others. The Metro Nashville Police Department says 46-year-old felon Anton Rucker remains on the run after the shooting that terrified customers inside Roasted on Garfield Street in Salemtown, a neighborhood located northwest of downtown Nashville. Rucker is wanted for homicide in connection to the deadly shooting, in which 33-year-old Allen Beachem was killed and four others were shot. Police pointed out in social media posts that Rucker has a lengthy criminal record. Police said he was arrested in Murfreesboro on felony drug charges in October and aggravated assault charges last August. Court records show Rucker was convicted of the lesser charge of assault in November 2014, after pleading no contest to a charge of aggravated assault on an officer. In 2009, Rucker faced more than a dozen counts of aggravated assault but was convicted on three counts, according to court records. A year earlier, Rucker was convicted on two felony counts of aggravated assault in October 2008, court records show. While keeping violent offenders off the street has been a purported priority for Nashville lawmakers and authorities, substantial legislation to combat this has only been directed at those who have been deemed incompetent to stand trial. That legislation came after the shooting and killing of Belmont student Jillian Ludwig. Months before the 18-year-old was killed, her suspected killer was released from custody after three doctors deemed him incompetent to stand trial.*** https://www.wsmv.com/2024/04/01/gunman-who-allegedly-opened-fire-inside-nashville-restaurant-easter-has-criminal-past/

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Ever watch a youtube video?

YouTube ordered to reveal the identities of video viewers

Posted: March 26, 2024 by Pieter Arntz Federal US authorities have asked Google for the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and user activity of accounts that watched certain YouTube videos, according to unsealed court documents Forbes has seen. Of those users that weren’t logged in when they watched those videos between January 1 and 8, 2023, the authorities asked for the IP addresses.*** https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/03/youtube-ordered-to-reveal-the-identities-of-video-viewers

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U of Maryland thinks writing on a sidewalk is violent terrorism

***Created by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, or START, the project purportedly tracks “ideologically motivated criminal activity” and known “extremists” through 2021. The Fix previously reported how two Students for Life of America members who were arrested for writing “black pre-born lives matter” on a sidewalk in 2020 are recorded in PIRUS. This puts them among white supremacists, jihadist groups, and other threats. Moreover, SFLA appears under a “Terrorist_Group” label in the raw dataset. When asked if START’s labeling was appropriate, national security expert Elizabeth Neumann flatly replied, “No.” “They made an error and they should correct it,” Neumann said in a phone interview with The Fix.*** https://www.thecollegefix.com/former-terrorism-officials-question-radicalization-study-that-lists-peaceful-pro-lifers/

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Videotaping crimes, not just for rappers anymore

The 32-year-old YouTuber who filmed himself driving from Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes while reaching speeds over 150 mph on Interstate 25 pleaded guilty to speed exhibition in a deal with the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Rendon Dietzmann, who posts on YouTube under the username Gixxer Brah, was arrested in Texas on Feb. 7 on a Colorado State Patrol warrant from December. Dietzmann was charged with seven misdemeanor and traffic crimes, including menacing and reckless endangerment, after he posted a since-deleted video driving over 150 mph on I-25 starting at Garden of the Gods Road, squeezing through small gaps between vehicles and weaving between lanes and the highway shoulder. Dietzmann pleaded guilty to speed exhibition and will pay a fine of up to $300, the $1,996 cost of his extradition to Colorado and court costs under the plea deal, according to the district attorney’s office.*** https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/01/rendon-dietzmann-gixxer-brah-colorado-texas-motorcycle-speed/

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Lot of time on their hands

NEW YORK (AP) — Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department over the decision to lock down prisons during next Monday’s total solar eclipse. The suit filed Friday in federal court in upstate New York argues that the April 8 lockdown violates inmates’ constitutional rights to practice their faiths by preventing them from taking part in a religiously significant event. The plaintiffs are six men with varying religious backgrounds who are incarcerated at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Woodbourne. They include a Baptist, a Muslim, a Seventh-Day Adventist and two practitioners of Santeria, as well as an atheist. “A solar eclipse is a rare, natural phenomenon with great religious significance to many,” the complaint reads, noting that Bible passages describe an eclipse-like phenomenon during Jesus’ crucifixion while sacred Islamic works describes a similar event when the Prophet Muhammad’s son died.*** https://apnews.com/article/solar-eclipse-prison-lawsuit-new-york-3b6af5a2f1f8f320a1ed4918a560b525

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When you don't have effective law enforcement

A Fairfax County, Virginia, female police officer was recently surrounded in her vehicle and attacked by a street takeover gang. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis shared the details of the attack that took place early Easter Sunday morning on the officer’s vehicle as she called in for help. The unidentified officer spotted the group doing donuts in an industrial area parking lot in Springfield, Virginia. When she approached the crowd in her vehicle, the large crowd surrounded her, shaking the police cruiser and attempting to break into the doors. “A huge crowd is hitting my car. I need units to expedite,” the police officer is heard saying in a video recording played at a Fairfax County police press conference on Wednesday.

One of the videos showed an individual waving a gun in the air. When more officers arrived, the crowd fled the scene. “The police exist to address crime and disorder. This is both crime and disorder. I don’t know anyone who has an appetite for this to continue,” Davis said Wednesday. The police chief shared several arrests of suspects they believe may be connected to Sunday’s incident. Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano was called out on social media following the street takeover. “You see what @FairfaxCountyCA policies have created in Fairfax County?” social media influencer Marky Mark posted on X. He added in another post, “But will @SteveDescano @FairfaxCountyCA charge them to the fullest extent of the law or plea them out?”

**** https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/2952252/dc-street-takeover-gang-attempts-break-into-police-car-officer-inside/

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702 should be reauthorized, but violating FISA should be punished

The FBI is attempting to rehabilitate the public image of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as Congress has until April 19 to reauthorize it. The bureau recently posted a video to X that features FBI Director Christopher Wray attempting to put a gloss on Section 702 as part of this monthslong campaign. The bureau's timely propaganda did not escape the attention of critics on X, where the post received a community note that read, "The FBI violated American citizens' 4A rights 278,000 times with illegal, unauthorized FISA 702 searches." Among the critics was Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who wrote, "FBI just got called out in a community note on X. Congress — take note. FISA 702 has been used for warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of times. Yet FBI demands 702 be reauthorized by April 19 WITHOUT a warrant requirement for searches of U.S. citizens." "Many in Congress will want to reauthorize FISA 702 — which is set to expire April 19th — either without modification or (more likely) with fake reforms that fail to impose a warrant requirement for searches directed at Americans," added the senator.*** https://www.theblaze.com/news/fbi-blasted-over-attempt-to-put-gloss-on-section-702

Recall that the Obama administration released a white paper that admitted it routinely violated FISA and spied on you but told everyone it's ok b/c they had the very best people violate your rights.

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The difference is that Utah will probably fight effectively

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it is suing Utah for allegedly discriminating against an incarcerated transgender woman on the basis of her gender dysphoria. The suit was filed in the United States District Court, District of Utah and names the state of Utah, the Utah Department of Corrections and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The Utah Department of Corrections referred back to an earlier statement from March made by Executive Director Brian Redd, which said they were working to “address this complex issue.” “We have also taken steps on our own, and as a state, to address the needs of inmates while maintaining the highest safety standards. We fundamentally disagree with the DOJ on key issues, and are disappointed with their approach,” Redd said.*** https://www.deseret.com/utah/2024/04/02/justice-department-sues-utah-prisons/

DoJ has sued other states. California litigated like a possum or a fainting goat.

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