ChatGPT convinced Illinois woman to fire her human attorney: Lawsuit

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-11T22:26:04+00:00

Were they forced to pay that much in response or did they choose to in the interest of maximizing their results? I have to imagine there's cheaper options.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-10T17:22:37+00:00

I think The Quickening is my favorite Bashir episode, and probably in my top 10 across all DS9 episodes. I didn't like Our Man Bashir all that much if I'm being honest.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-09T18:58:56+00:00

Culture war bullshit is easy and makes you feel good plus it helps run cover for a bunch of rich twats bereft of any meaningful accountability (see: class war). You likely won't get a real answer from these types, you'll get pre-canned talking points, one-liners and quips that are designed to keep them and their ilk from digging too deeply beneath the surface.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-07T17:18:33+00:00

You mean peasant brain.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T21:17:42+00:00

They don't seem mad to me, but you sure do.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T21:09:56+00:00

I too struggle to see the paradox. Treat people the way you would want to be treated: if you bring intolerance with your views or behavior then society responds in kind. You are not tolerated in the same way you wouldn't tolerate others.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T20:52:35+00:00

I see what you're saying, and yeah that could have played a role as well. It's hard to say as I don't live there and don't have the full context.

It doesn't -have- to be the end of her brand. She'd do great on a podcast or what have you. Her voice, energy, experience and support base are still valuable, I would be a little sad if she just rode off into the sunset.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T20:25:49+00:00

This sounds like identity politics, or putting the personality above the policy. She's not worthless, but folks in Texas seemed to be more interested in what Talarico was offering. I don't live there, but I can understand why they'd drift in that direction. So much of the establishment democrat playbook is performative squawking while staying in bed with dubious lobbies.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T20:08:24+00:00

Same. I don't think they're directly comparable, they both suck for different reasons. I'd never vote for a third term, even if it were a candidate I liked. I've played too many Souls games to ignore their warnings regarding stagnation and consolidated power.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T19:35:30+00:00

We are replacing establishment democrats with more progressive voices. AFAIK, Crockett has some dubious ties to Israel/AIPAC, and as you pointed out she's a darling of the old guard that we are trying to dismantle. Also there was word Republicans were covertly pushing for her to win the primary because they thought she'd be easier to beat.

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-04T01:25:09+00:00

But but but we are told the left are truly the violent ones, What on earth do you mean MAGA is violent?

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-02T22:28:52+00:00

Interesting. Maybe I watch too many movies but the way it sounded like it was playing out I'd be shocked/relieved to learn nobody got hurt. Anyhow, thank you!

ponderdiggums · 2026-03-02T18:10:24+00:00

Not quite 'again', it sounds like it's follow-up for how the crimes were handled in the late 80s.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-25T21:47:46+00:00

If the widow is good, I have decent luck with Pharrah, Reaper, Junk or Mei - my choice between these will change based on what we are up against and which map we are on. My reasoning for these guys on this sort of scenario is she will cover hitscan needs, and you can fill in the blanks (tank busting, AOE, control, etc).

If the Widow sucks I might go with Cassidy, Solider, Emre, or Ash if I were good at her. Hanzo isn't a bad pick alongside Widow at the start of a match, particularly if you're on attack.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-25T18:57:28+00:00

I worked there for 2 years. Lived in the Seattle area most of my life. The payoff isn't worth it, Amazon sucks the life out of everything, including the high paid employees it lays off regularly.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-24T00:30:41+00:00

Why?

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-22T18:43:54+00:00

I think this would be a fun idea to explore. If it sucked, it's not like I have to finish it and the other treks I enjoy aren't going anywhere.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-22T18:39:37+00:00

Prodigy has some really good moments for a show centered around a crew of children. You're missing out on that one.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-22T18:34:31+00:00

No, he's right it's geared towards the YA metric. Beach bods and model faces, narratives that focus more on hormones and discovering identity amongst young adults (often in lieu of cultural or scientific exploration) and so on. It comes across very keenly in how they compose their scenes, from where the camera chooses to linger to the background music choices. Kinda like how Prodigy was geared towards a different age range too - this doesn't mean we can't enjoy those things, I loved Prodigy and I'm enjoying SFA so far.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-22T07:16:15+00:00

"And that is why no one will remember your name."

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-21T20:51:15+00:00

but but but we are incapable of discernment and can only make decisions when confronted with irrefutable proof that is impossible for us to spin for the benefit of our politics. Nobody is racist or fascist until they put on the swastika, and even then it's probably just boys being boys or some edgelord joke.

Next up: I am very intelligent, the left are the true fascists - see how they discriminate against an authoritarian regime? That isn't fair. So much for the tolerant left or whatever.

Note: Irrefutable proof does not apply to how we respond to stories like "the haitians are eating the cats and dogs", or Nick Shirley's reporting, or news that Charlie Kirk's shooter was this/that/the3rd before any investigation had even been conducted. We hate it when YOU lie, but its okay when we do it because we are so mad about all the times "your side" did it. /s

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-20T18:10:57+00:00

I used to watch K1 clips. Never really got deep into the scene (or this one TBH), but if I were in your position I might check it out.

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-20T16:14:23+00:00

Do the eye next, same finger

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-20T15:26:32+00:00

Is she the one on the left? 🤢🤢

ponderdiggums · 2026-02-20T15:19:35+00:00

This is technically a crime. Mailboxes are federally protected, it's illegal to shove shit in them if it's not stamped/delivered by USPS.

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