Anti-Corporate Movement
- Five Men Convicted of Operating Massive, Illegal Streaming Service That Allegedly Had More Content Than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Prime Video Combinedvariety.com Five Men Convicted of Operating Massive, Illegal Streaming Service That Allegedly Had More Content Than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and Prime Video Combined
Five men were convicted for their part in operating Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal streaming services in the U.S., officials said.
cross-posted from: https://ttrpg.network/post/7528051
> It's disappointing that copyright infringement could cause these people to spend time in prison, but the predatory practices of the companies they where competing with are punished with no more then fines. A "cost of doing business" for the corporate aristocrats. This is the threat the upper class uses on the rest of us, and all too often do not suffer themselves. > > "Rules for thee, but not for me" - Corporations
It's disappointing that copyright infringement could cause these people to spend time in prison, but the predatory practices of the companies they where competing with are punished with no more then fines. A "cost of doing business" for the corporate aristocrats. This is the threat the upper class uses on the rest of us, and all too often do not suffer themselves.
"Rules for thee, but not for me" - Corporations
- Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents showmashable.com Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show
Remember when Elon Musk said he wanted X to be more PayPal-like? New docs show this plan is still on.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/16896074
- Meta releases Threads API for developers to build “unique integrations”www.theverge.com Meta releases Threads API for developers to build “unique integrations”
The Threads API is finally here for all developers.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/16834299
> Meta releases Threads API for developers to build “unique integrations”
- Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers | WIREDwww.wired.com Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/17575132
- US sues Adobe for “deceiving” subscriptions that are too hard to cancelwww.theverge.com US sues Adobe for “deceiving” subscriptions that are too hard to cancel
The DOJ accuses Adobe of trapping users in subscriptions.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/17016346
- Apple punishes women for same behaviors that get men promoted, lawsuit saysarstechnica.com Apple punishes women for same behaviors that get men promoted, lawsuit says
Apple could owe thousands in back pay to 12,000 female employees.
> Jong, currently a customer/technical training instructor on Apple's global developer relations/app review team, said that she only became aware of a stark pay disparity by chance.
> "One day, I saw a W-2 left on the office printer," Jong said. "It belonged to my male colleague, who has the same job position. I noticed that he was being paid almost $10,000 more than me, even though we performed substantially similar work. This revelation made me feel terrible."
[...]
> According to the complaint, several of Apple's policies favoring men have further entrenched the alleged pay gap. That includes Apple's performance evaluation system, which women suing alleged rewarded men in categories such as teamwork and leadership but "penalized" women for excelling in those areas.
> Apple also seemingly has "a policy or practice of selecting individuals who have 'talent' and compensating those persons more highly than other employees." But neither Jong nor Salgado—although both have held various leadership roles—were ever designated as "talent" deserving of a pay increase, the lawsuit said. They've alleged that this Apple policy is biased against women, more often rewarding male "talent" while female talent goes unacknowledged.
> "More men are identified as having talent," the complaint said.
> Separately, Jong has also alleged that Apple subjected her to a hostile work environment after a senior member of her team, Blaine Weilert, sexually harassed her. After she complained, Apple investigated and Weilert reportedly admitted to touching her "in a sexually suggestive manner without her consent," the complaint said. Apple then disciplined Weilert but ultimately would not allow Jong to escape the hostile work environment, requiring that she work with Weilert on different projects. Apple later promoted Weilert.
> As a result of Weilert's promotion, the complaint said that Apple placed Weilert in a desk "sitting adjacent" to Jong's in Apple’s offices. Following a request to move her desk, a manager allegedly "questioned" Jong's "willingness to perform her job and collaborate" with Weilert, advising that she be “professional, respectful, and collaborative,” rather than honoring her request for a non-hostile workplace.
> As a result of Weilert's promotion, the complaint said that Apple placed Weilert in a desk "sitting adjacent" to Jong's in Apple’s offices. Following a request to move her desk, a manager allegedly "questioned" Jong's "willingness to perform her job and collaborate" with Weilert, advising that she be “professional, respectful, and collaborative,” rather than honoring her request for a non-hostile workplace.
- The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power by Joel Bakan - Radical Revieweryt.artemislena.eu The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power by Joel Bakan - Radical Reviewer
#corporations #psychopath #capitalism Radical Reviewer taking a look at The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power by Joel Bakan. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RadicalReviewer Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalReviewer Twitter: @ReviewerRadical Tik Tok: https://www.t...
- Microsoft QA Contractors Say They Were Laid Off for Attempting to Unionizewww.404media.co Microsoft QA Contractors Say They Were Laid Off for Attempting to Unionize
Microsoft, which subcontracts the quality assurance provider, has a standing labor neutrality agreement with the Communications Workers of America.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16800913
> Microsoft QA Contractors Say They Were Laid Off for Attempting to Unionize
- You heard #Adobe. Deep down you knew this was coming. Now all your art are belong to them. Time to move on to better things...
cross-posted from: https://floss.social/users/kde/statuses/112575440720839810
> You heard #Adobe. Deep down you knew this was coming. Now all your art are belong to them. Time to move on to better things... > > You heard #Adobe. Deep down you knew this was coming. Now all your art are belong to them. Time to move on to better things... > > Kreative Suite > \* Krita is your new design/painting app > \* Kdenlive will give you video-editing powers > \* glaxnimate adds 2D vector animations to you videos > \* digiKam organises your collection images > > https://kde.org/for/creators/ > Also: > \* Inkscape - create sophisticated vector-graphic designs > \* Scribus - layout like a pro > \* GIMP - need we say more > \* Blender - ditto > > @kde@lemmy.kde.social
- The Star Fox-style roguelite whose dev refused to use AI voices to cut costs is adding an entire "anti-capitalist revenge" campaign about a cat-girl destroying AIwww.gamesradar.com The Star Fox-style roguelite whose dev refused to use AI voices to cut costs is adding an entire "anti-capitalist revenge" campaign about a cat-girl destroying AI
Whisker Squadron: Survivor "feels like a whole new game"
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/11719406
> The Star Fox-style roguelite whose dev refused to use AI voices to cut costs is adding an entire "anti-capitalist revenge" campaign about a cat-girl destroying AI
- What logo should we use?
This community does have quite a couple of subscribers but so far we have no favicon/logo. What do you think we should use?
Jeff? Bill? Elon? Some cursed „cousin“?
The most popular idea will be considered. Still needs to be legally doable and somewhat represent the community of course.
Happy hunting!
- Diamond industry 'in trouble' as lab-grown gemstones tank prices furtherwww.cnbc.com Diamond industry 'in trouble' as lab-grown gemstones tank prices further
"A diamond is forever," but perhaps not for the increasing number of consumers who are spurning the gemstone for its lab-grown counterparts and gold.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16504047
> Diamond industry 'in trouble' as lab-grown gemstones tank prices further
- Ultrakill dev says it's fine to pirate his game if you don't have money to spare: 'Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it'www.pcgamer.com Ultrakill dev says it's fine to pirate his game if you don't have money to spare: 'Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it'
Spreading the word about a game you pirated and enjoyed is "at worst an equal trade," Hakita says.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/21629568
> Ultrakill dev says it's fine to pirate his game if you don't have money to spare: 'Culture shouldn't exist only for those who can afford it' > > I actually bought ultrakill but now I have an even bigger respect for the chad that is Hakita
- Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that enabled local accountswww.pcworld.com Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that enabled local accounts
Many users use an e-mail trick to avoid creating a Microsoft account. This has now apparently been stopped by Microsoft.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16457773
> Microsoft blocks Windows 11 workaround that enabled local accounts
- Google can keep your phone if you send it in for repair with non-OEM partswww.androidauthority.com Google can keep a phone if you send for repair with non-OEM parts (Update: Changing policy)
In its terms and conditions, Google said it could keep devices sent in for repair if they have a non-OEM part. This will be changed now.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/16457822
> Google can keep your phone if you send it in for repair with non-OEM parts
- Just a reminder we are the future of social media.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16034006
> Just a reminder we are the future of social media.
- The Raiding of Red Lobsterprospect.org The Raiding of Red Lobster
The bankrupt casual restaurant chain didn’t fail because of Endless Shrimp. Its problems date back to monopolist seafood conglomerates and a private equity play.
> The bankrupt casual restaurant chain didn’t fail because of Endless Shrimp. Its problems date back to monopolist seafood conglomerates and a private equity play.
> The company abruptly shuttered roughly 50 of its locations across the country last week without informing employees, who showed up to work only to find signs announcing the closures, which may be a potential labor law violation. According to staff complaints, they only later received notice that they’d be laid off or transferred to the remaining stores, in some cases many miles away.
A good read for anyone who wants the truth about the fail upward brunch lords who play with the lives of their workers for high fives and walk away with billions while the companies they put on their resumes get stacked with debt and crumble under the weight.
- Thank you, our future 🌐
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/19653721
> Thank you, our future 🌐 > > Source - @TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world
- open doors transaction
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15496345
> open doors transaction
- Slack is now using all content, including DMs, to train LLMsmastodon.sdf.org Mark Newton (@NewtonMark@eigenmagic.net)
Attached: 1 image Slack is now using all content, including DMs, to train LLMs. They offer a thing they're calling an "opt-out." The opt-out (a) is only available to companies who are slack customers, not end users, and (b) doesn't actually opt-out. When a company account holder tries to opt-out...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/15741608
> Slack is now using all content, including DMs, to train LLMs > > > They offer a thing they're calling an "opt-out." > > > > The opt-out (a) is only available to companies who are slack customers, not end users, and (b) doesn't actually opt-out. > > > > When a company account holder tries to opt-out, Slack says their data will still be used to train LLMs, but the results won't be shared with other companies. > > > > LOL no. That's not an opt-out. The way to opt-out is to stop using Slack. > > https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/trust/data-management/privacy-principles
- The market will for sure solve this
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/9614559
> The market will for sure solve this
- EU Commission opens formal proceedings against Meta under the Digital Services Act related to the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/15741954
> EU Commission opens formal proceedings against Meta under the Digital Services Act related to the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram > > The Commission is concerned that the systems of both Facebook and Instagram, including their algorithms, may stimulate behavioural addictions in children, as well as create so-called 'rabbit-hole effects'. In addition, the Commission is also concerned about age-assurance and verification methods put in place by Meta. > > Today's opening of proceedings is based on a preliminary analysis of the risk assessment report sent by Meta in September 2023, Meta's replies to the Commission's formal requests for information (on the protection of minors and the methodology of the risk assessment), publicly available reports as well as the Commission's own analysis. > > The current proceedings address the following areas: > * Meta's compliance with DSA obligations on assessment and mitigation of risks caused by the design of Facebook's and Instagram's online interfaces, which may exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors and cause addictive behaviour, and/or reinforce so-called ‘rabbit hole' effect. Such an assessment is required to counter potential risks for the exercise of the fundamental right to the physical and mental well-being of children as well as to the respect of their rights. > * Meta's compliance with DSA requirements in relation to the mitigation measures to prevent access by minors to inappropriate content, notably age-verification tools used by Meta, which may not be reasonable, proportionate and effective. > * Meta's compliance with DSA obligations to put in place appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure a high level of privacy, safety and security for minors, particularly with regard to default privacy settings for minors as part of the design and functioning of their recommender systems. >
- 400 Doctors in Delaware file for a union election with over 65% supportwhyy.org Citing ‘burnout,’ doctors with ChristianaCare file papers to form labor union
Two-thirds of the more than 400 doctors on staff at the health system’s major Delaware operations, including Christiana and Wilmington hospitals, would be covered.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15450579
> 400 Doctors in Delaware file for a union election with over 65% support
- Stop Killing Games Canadian Petition - Now Open For Signature
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/20896275
> Stop Killing Games Canadian Petition - Now Open For Signature > > Petition E-4965 is the one that is posted to stopkillinggames.com, Ross Scott (Accursed Farms)'s campaign to end the practice of bricking games people have purchased, whenever the publisher doesn't want to support it anymore. > > It is open for signing by Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, until September 5th 2024. > > Please spread the word to your Canadian friends and family who take interest in games, and please add your name to it to support this campaign to help preserve games in some form in perpetuity. > > Thank you!
- UK Government Response to the Stop Killing Games Petitionpetition.parliament.uk Petition: Require videogame publishers to keep games they have sold in a working state
Require publishers to leave videogames (and related game assets / features) they have sold to customers in a reasonably working state when support ends, so that no further intervention whatsoever is necessary for the game to function, as a statutory consumer right.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14980892
> UK Government Response to the Stop Killing Games Petition > > >The Government recognises recent concerns raised by video games users regarding the long-term operability of purchased products. > > > >Consumers should be aware that there is no requirement in UK law compelling software companies and providers to support older versions of their operating systems, software or connected products. There may be occasions where companies make commercial decisions based on the high running costs of maintaining older servers for video games that have declining user bases. However, video games sellers must comply with existing consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). > > > >The CPRs require information to consumers to be clear and correct, and prohibit commercial practices which through false information or misleading omissions cause the average consumer to make a different choice, for example, to purchase goods or services they would not otherwise have purchased. The regulations prohibit commercial practices which omit or hide information which the average consumer needs to make an informed choice, and prohibits traders from providing material information in an unclear, unintelligible, ambiguous or untimely manner. If consumers are led to believe that a game will remain playable indefinitely for certain systems, despite the end of physical support, the CPRs may require that the game remains technically feasible (for example, available offline) to play under those circumstances. > > > >The CPRs are enforced by Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority. If consumers believe that there has been a breach of these regulations, they should report the matter in the first instance to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133 (www.citizensadvice.org.uk). People living in Scotland should contact Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 (www.consumeradvice.scot). Both helplines offer a free service advising consumers on their rights and how best to take their case forward. The helplines will refer complaints to Trading Standards services where appropriate. Consumers can also pursue private redress through the courts where a trader has provided misleading information on a product. > > > >The CRA gives consumers important rights when they make a contract with a trader for the supply of digital content. This includes requiring digital content to be of satisfactory quality, fit for a particular purpose and as described by the seller. It can be difficult and expensive for businesses to maintain dedicated support for old software, particularly if it needs to interact with modern hardware, apps and websites, but if software is being offered for sale that is not supported by the provider, then this should be made clear. > > > >If the digital content does not meet these quality rights, the consumer has the right to a repair or replacement of the digital content. If a repair or replacement is not possible, or does not fix the problem, then the consumer will be entitled to some money back or a price reduction which can be up to 100% of the cost of the digital content. These rights apply to intangible digital content like computer software or a PC game, as well as digital content in a tangible form like a physical copy of a video game. The CRA has a time limit of up to six years after a breach of contract during which a consumer can take legal action. > > > >The standards outlined above apply to digital content where there is a contractual right of the trader or a third party to modify or update the digital content. In practice, this means that a trader or third party can upgrade, fix, enhance and improve the features of digital content so long as it continues to match any description given by the trader and continues to conform with any pre-contract information including main characteristics, functionality and compatibility provided by the trader, unless varied by express agreement. > > > >Consumers should also be aware that while there is a statutory right for goods (including intangible digital content) to be of a satisfactory quality, that will only be breached if they are not of the standard which a reasonable person would consider to be satisfactory, taking into account circumstances including the price and any description given. For example, a manufacturer’s support for a mobile phone is likely to be withdrawn as they launch new models. It will remain usable but without, for example, security updates, and over time some app developers may decide to withdraw support. > > > >Department Culture, Media & Sport
- Ross: April updates on campaign to stop game destruction
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14896651
> Ross: April updates on campaign to stop game destruction > > Lots of updates on the campaign! UK petition open! Australia petition probably open soon! Research help wanted! Australian law firm hired! Talking to EU members of Parliament! > > Link to UK Petition: > > https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071/ > > Link to Australia Petition: > > https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080 > > Link to outdated list of game shutdowns: > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vaNfqOv3rStBQ4_lR-dwGb8DGPhCJpRDF-q7gqtdhGA/edit > > Stop Killing Games campaign site: > > https://stopkillinggames.com >
- FTC bans non-compete agreements, making it easier for workers to quitwww.cbsnews.com FTC bans noncompete agreements, making it easier for workers to quit. Here's what to know.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/18297918
> FTC bans non-compete agreements, making it easier for workers to quit
- The UAW celebrates their huge win at Volkswagen with 73% of 4000 voting in favor!apnews.com Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
The United Auto Workers union is celebrating a huge win at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee, where workers will now be represented by the union.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14589497
> The UAW celebrates their huge win at Volkswagen with 73% of 4000 voting in favor!
- Stop Killing Games | Cold Take | Second Wind (11:24)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14596314
> Stop Killing Games | Cold Take | Second Wind (11:24)
- The "Stop Killing Games" Australian Petition is Live
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14570366
> The "Stop Killing Games" Australian Petition is Live > > Just like the UK variant, this is an official government petition to look into the issue. Unlike the UK variant, the only signature threshold is 50 signatures - that said, more is better in this case. > > Deadline: 20 May 2024 > > Here’s the Stop Killing Games campaign site for those unaware or not from Australia.
- A zero-commission crowdfunding platform to support content creators in the Fediverse
cross-posted from: https://communick.news/post/1013860
> A zero-commission crowdfunding platform to support content creators in the Fediverse > > About two months ago I was talking about this model for funding artists in the Fediverse where backers would set a monthly "pledge" and then they would be able to define how to split their contribution among their favorite preferred people. > > This week I am launching the MVP of this idea. It's not specific to musicians or artists, but instead can be used by any content creator that wants to get any support from their audience. > >
- EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacywww.theregister.com EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacy
Platforms should not confront users with 'binary choice' over personal data use
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14439247
> EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacy > > >The EU's Data Protection Board (EDPB) has told large online platforms they should not offer users a binary choice between paying for a service and consenting to their personal data being used to provide targeted advertising. > > >In October last year, the social media giant said it would be possible to pay Meta to stop Instagram or Facebook feeds of personalized ads and prevent it from using personal data for marketing for users in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. Meta then announced a subscription model of €9.99/month on the web or €12.99/month on iOS and Android for users who did not want their personal data used for targeted advertising. > > >At the time, Felix Mikolasch, data protection lawyer at noyb, said: "EU law requires that consent is the genuine free will of the user. Contrary to this law, Meta charges a 'privacy fee' of up to €250 per year if anyone dares to exercise their fundamental right to data protection."
- Only a very small percentage of peeps really cant ditch windows atm.www.xda-developers.com Microsoft will now urge you to ditch local accounts on Windows 10
Microsoft is now nagging Windows 10 customers to switch to a Microsoft account instead of using a local account.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/13967961
> Microsoft will now urge you to ditch local accounts on Windows 10
- Canada to start taxing tech giants in 2024 despite U.S. complaintswww.bnnbloomberg.ca Canada to start taxing tech giants in 2024 despite U.S. complaints - BNN Bloomberg
Canada will start applying a proposed tax on the world’s biggest technology companies this year, despite threats from American lawmakers to carry out trade reprisals against a levy that will primarily hit U.S. firms.
cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/14370937
> Canada to start taxing tech giants in 2024 despite U.S. complaints
- Disgusting...www.dw.com X blocks posts in India after election commission order – DW – 04/17/2024
The posts, which will be hidden from Indian audiences during the election period, included unverified claims about political opponents. Despite complying, X expressed disagreement with the blocking of political speech.
cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/13892163
> X blocks posts in India after election commission order
- matrix is calling youwww.theregister.com Site claims to have harvested 4B+ Discord chats, all on sale
Of course there's an enterprise plan for the Feds and AI trainers
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14399569
> Discord Users Are Being Tracked Through Data-Scraping Site > > >Internet-scraping outfit Spy.pet claims to have harvested more than four billion public messages made by nearly 620 million users on more than 14,000 Discord chat servers – and is selling access to this trove. > > >The website presents the data it's collected in several ways. Each known user has a profile, which contains all known aliases, pronouns, connected accounts to other platforms such as Steam and GitHub, Discord servers joined, and public messages. If you wanted to quite literally spy on a Discord user or users, Spy.pet lets you do that, for a fee.
- Over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionisedweb.archive.org Over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised
Agreement will take effect from this time next year.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/29632065
> Over 100 staff at Just Cause developers Avalanche have unionised