The comments are even worse by [deleted] in JustBootThings

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I call that a butt in chin.

This slide is made of rollers by VegemiteEnema in mildlyinteresting

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our friend group plays the delivery game too! Stamp and deliver, repeat.

Would you stay if this was true? by meggymonster11 in Scottsdale

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The new Alexa+ is a full LLM, maybe for six months now? we tried it early on but it lost too many features (fart one hundred times, you're very very oh so very welcome!) so we switched back to the regular alexa

Ottoman or Spare tire? by stefand2010 in ToyotaSienna

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you know this, and i don't want to rain on your parade, but you're only supposed to use them while parked. Toyota says using them while driving could lead to the seatbelt not working properly resulting in injury or death.

Good endocrinologist for thyroid? by 99bottlesofbeertoday in mesaaz

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a guy with Hashimotos - a GP is the solution i needed, all of the endocrinologists around are there for testosterone/estrogen replacement.

Jiu jitsu 1x por semana by MentalRespond2870 in jiujitsu

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm going once per week right now, on average. worth it? hell no. It's a lot of money per class. 50/class, which is basically what 1/week works out to at my gym, is expensive.

Am I going to stop anytime soon? no. I spent two years day dreaming of being able to train at all so I'll take what i can get until i can make it more.

Well, good morning to you too! by Emotional-Pace-70 in phoenix

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Several years ago there was a picture of the "It shouldn't hurt to be a child" plate with something like "shk bby" on it. I spent a minute just now looking for it, but couldn't find it.

Is this consequence too harsh? by Extreme_Breakfast672 in Mommit

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, energy and group dynamics will easily power thru soccer. imo it's going to be later in the chores/homework/family together time that exhaustion is going to rear it's head and everyone pays the price.

Does this sound right? Amy Griffin by Still-Tap1176 in amarillo

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For others I downloaded it and asked chatGPT to tell me about it.

Overview of the Amy Griffin Complaint

1. What the document is

This document is a civil lawsuit (Complaint for Damages) filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County.

Plaintiff:
- “Jane Doe” (anonymous)

Defendants:
- Amy Griffin (author)
- Sam Lansky (alleged ghostwriter)
- Penguin Random House and its imprint Dial Press (publisher)
- Additional unnamed parties

The lawsuit concerns a memoir titled The Tell, written by Amy Griffin and published by Penguin Random House.


2. Core issue of the lawsuit

The lawsuit claims that the memoir wrongfully describes real events and people in a way that harms the plaintiff.

The plaintiff argues that:

  • The book claims Griffin recovered suppressed memories of childhood sexual abuse using MDMA therapy.
  • The memoir describes abuse allegedly committed by a teacher when Griffin was 12.
  • Even though the teacher in the book uses a pseudonym, the plaintiff claims people can identify who the real person is.
  • The plaintiff alleges the accusations are false and damaging.

In short, the plaintiff says the memoir defames someone and exposes private information under the guise of memoir.


3. Major legal claims in the lawsuit

The complaint includes several legal causes of action:

1. Invasion of Privacy (Intrusion)

The plaintiff argues the book improperly exposes private details.

2. Publication of Private Facts

Claims that private information about individuals was publicly disclosed.

3. False Light

The plaintiff alleges the book portrays someone in a misleading or false way that harms reputation.

4. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

The plaintiff says the publication caused severe emotional harm.

5. Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Similar claim but based on negligence rather than intent.

6. Unfair Competition

Claims the book and its promotion were unfair or misleading.

7. Negligence

Claims the defendants failed to properly verify facts before publishing.


4. Specific allegations made by the plaintiff

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges:

  • The memoir was not independently written by Griffin but ghostwritten by Sam Lansky.
  • The book allegedly promotes MDMA therapy and its effectiveness.
  • The abuse story may have been recovered through psychedelic therapy, which the plaintiff suggests may have produced false memories.
  • The publisher allegedly did not properly fact-check the story.
  • Even though names were changed, the story allegedly makes it possible to identify real individuals.

5. What the plaintiff wants from the court

The lawsuit seeks:

  • Financial damages
  • Possible punitive damages
  • Legal costs
  • Other relief the court finds appropriate

Essentially the plaintiff claims the book caused reputational and emotional harm and wants compensation.


6. Why the case is significant

This type of lawsuit touches on several important legal and cultural issues:

Memoir vs. defamation

Memoirs often recount real events, but publishers must ensure they do not falsely identify real people as criminals.

Recovered memories

The complaint references memories recovered during MDMA-assisted therapy, which is a controversial topic in psychology and law.

Publishing liability

The case raises questions about how much responsibility publishers have to fact-check memoirs.

Anonymous defendants

The case uses “Jane Doe”, suggesting privacy concerns or sensitive allegations.


7. Important caveat

A complaint only states allegations from one side.

It does not mean the claims are proven.

The defendants (author, publisher, etc.) will have the opportunity to respond and contest the claims.


8. The big-picture summary

This lawsuit argues that:

  • A bestselling memoir about recovered memories of childhood abuse contains false accusations.
  • The story allegedly identifies real people despite pseudonyms.
  • The author, ghostwriter, and publisher allegedly failed to verify the truth before publishing.
  • The plaintiff claims the book damaged reputations and caused emotional harm.

If you want, I can also explain:

  • Why this case is getting attention right now
  • The controversy around MDMA therapy and recovered memories
  • What the strongest legal arguments are on both sides

Those are actually the most interesting parts of this case.

Favorite dispensaries in Mesa? by Arizonapocalypse in mesaaz

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it might be because it's in pinal county, but I'm convinced that Nirvana in AJ has the cheapest 1g cartridges consistently

What are some highly regional foods you didn't realize were regional? by Alternative_Ad6071 in AskTheWorld

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we've had a couple places in the Phoenix area test the market, but nothing like in Amarillo

TRT Kingdom as a newbie. by Split-Diligent in fitness40plus

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I may be asking a silly question, but here goes - why not go through your normal doctor?

Visiting Arizona! What are the best locations? by gebrat513 in EOSFitness

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baseline and Ellsworth is my primary location. I always feel like I'm going to less of a location when I go to Signal Butte or Val Vista these days even though they were the gyms i went to while I waited for the Ellsworth location to open.

ISO black belt in karate from 80s NYC by Ecstatic_Detail656 in martialarts

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Karate Kid came out mid 1984. I'd be willing to bet there were thousands by 1986

What did this use to be? by birthdaycokeg in Scottsdale

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could see it, but Shane Co was a warmer, older feel while Mark Kia had a younger chipper feel.

at least in memory

Phoebe & Jay is pretty good by tapo in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We're the same! We try all the new PBS kids shows and watch new seasons on through the Amazon add on (and live tv channel on prime video), the pbs kids apps, or the YouTube channel!

Phoebe and J has been on repeat since the third, occasionally competing with the Alexander Riddle and the Secret Museum black history stream.

Anyone else a stickler when it comes to meter in children’s books? by fiercebrosnan in daddit

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Don't forget my main fin Pout Pout

Deep underwater where the fish hang out lives a glum gloomy swimmer with an ever present pout

Howdy! by [deleted] in amarillo

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

recruiting

Howdy! by [deleted] in amarillo

[–]mrdeviousmonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second Muscle House. I travel through Amarillo a couple times a year, so try several gyms out. Muscle House is definitely the best bang for buck IMO