Notices by A. Rivera (bloodravenlib@mas.to)

@ErosBlog Part of why I say, as a librarian (and an old school one at that), I will have job security when all that tech goes go hellfire.

> The Reading Struggle Meets AI https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-reading-struggle-meets-ai

The #AISlop just making reading worse, atrophying brains and skills, but hey, this is the future baby, and plenty of #HigherEd admins and #librarians, who should know better, are embracing it.

Side note, and dating myself a bit, but hearing echoes of Library 2.0 and the "you either get on board or GTFO, you dinosaur loser."

#academia #books #reading #AI #tech #libraries #education

> SpaceX supervisors ‘tracked and monitored’ bathroom breaks of employee with Crohn’s disease, threatened to punish him if more than 10 minutes passed: Suit https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/spacex-supervisors-tracked-and-monitored-bathroom-breaks-of-employee-with-crohns-disease-threatened-to-punish-him-if-more-than-10-minutes-passed-suit/

Still need reason to #BoycottTesla and #boycott the rest of Eli Cologne's companies? Here's some #fuckery to help you decide.

#legal #jobs #lawsuit #BoycottSpaceX

> Why a ruling against the Internet Archive threatens the future of America’s libraries
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/09/11/1103838/why-a-ruling-against-the-internet-archive-threatens-the-future-of-americas-libraries/

I know some authors are jumping for joy but long term, this will not be good for them (not that they care about others). Sure as heck not good for libraries.

#books #reading #InternetArchive (c)

In #stupid TikTok stunts. And while this is terrible, where was the parent when the kid was hanging themselves?

>TikTok lawsuit over 10-year-old girl who died after ‘Blackout Challenge’ reignited after appeals court ruling https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/tiktok-lawsuit-over-10-year-old-girl-who-died-after-blackout-challenge-reignited-after-appeals-court-ruling/

#SocialMedia

The man is going for the #librarians vote.

>This veep likes books! Governor Tim Walz put a Little Free Library in the Minnesota capitol. https://lithub.com/this-veep-likes-books-governor-tim-walz-put-a-little-free-library-in-the-minnesota-capitol/

#FreeLittleLibrary #libraries #books #reading #literacy

Before picking on the guy, do consider if they can do it to him, they can do it to you on Grindr or any other app selling your info for a few bucks. This may be a lawsuit to watch.

>Catholic Priest Sues Grindr After He Gets Caught Using It https://futurism.com/the-byte/catholic-priest-sues-grindr

#Internet #privacy #security #SocialMedia #tech

@FlashMobOfOne The athletes are in great shape and paragons of fitness. The audience. . . oy.

#BarelySatire, and it will be the exact same situation here in the USA.

>Proud patriot ready to vicariously celebrate achievements of British athletes he’s never heard of in sports he didn’t know existed https://newsthump.com/2024/07/26/proud-patriot-ready-to-vicariously-celebrate-achievements-of-british-athletes-hes-never-heard-of-in-sports-he-didnt-know-existed/

#Sportsball #sports #Olympics #jingoism

I would not call it "Blue MAGA," but cultish, heck yea. The "our leader or GTFO" crowd are not doing their cause any favors. But YMMV.

(And I am not arguing this with the next hypersensitive Dem. Reminder #MyBlockIsQuick)

>Blue Maga: We need to talk about the cult-like turn of the Democratic party | Mehdi Hasan https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/15/democrats-joe-biden-maga

#RepublicanLite #USPolitics

Once you read "youth pastor" (or just "pastor"), all you need to know. This PoS was setting up cameras to spy on women in a changing room prepping for a wedding.

>Former Upstate youth pastor now faces almost 60 charges, warrants say

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/07/11/former-upstate-youth-pastor-now-faces-almost-60-charges-warrants-say/

#crime #Christians

>Pornocalypse Comes For Etsy https://www.erosblog.com/2024/07/05/pornocalypse-comes-for-etsy/ by @ErosBlog

This is another example of when I say the signs are there. . . if you are paying attention. On a side note, I remember the situation with Ebay they describe.

#pornocalypse #BadEconomy #Internet #erotica #Christofascists #business

Find the cartoon transcript and more details at author's Patreon; he wrote it up better and longer than the alt text may do here.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/106648528

"Honest Miranda Warnings" by Barry Deutsch.

#AndJusticeForSome

#ThisIsAmerica

In reasons to avoid the #FlyingCattleCars. Burned bird odor in the cabin.

>Pilots warned smoke could penetrate cabin if Boeing 737 Max planes have a bird strike
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/business/smoke-cabin-boeing-737-max-bird-strike/index.html

In other news. I get the impression some of the fuss over these smaller trucks from states, etc. is more being lobbying by "Big Truck". But again, I am not a pundit nor do I play one on TV.

>Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/kei-trucks-are-gaining-popularity-us-small-size-low-prices-rcna156653

#trucks #automotive #business #Japan #BadEconomy

#Watching 'Patient Seven' via #TubiTv.

https://tubitv.com/movies/491723/patient-seven

Michael Ironside as the renowned psychiatrist sorting out the tales of seven very extreme psych patients.

#horror #mystery #movies #films 🎥

I will be honest. I was not even sure he was still alive. He is, 70 as of this article.

>'Son of Sam' killer Berkowitz denied parole in 12th attempt https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/son-sam-killer-berkowitz-denied-parole-12th-attempt-110611095

#crime #SerialKillers #history #PopCulture

@GrimmReality As someone commented elsewhere, I can't wait for those development officers to start calling those new alumni for fundraising. . . .

@tchambers @fediversenews

I've been saying my campus should do this but all I get from campus IT and other admins is them covering their ears and saying "la la la."

@killyourfm @thelinuxEXP

Feedly, mostly because it was available after Google shut down theirs. I honestly do not get why more people do not use RSS. For me, keeps everything in one place.