Notices by Stoney Takes (stoneycase@heads.social), page 2

One big critique I have of the mastodon community. I think some folks just love to make themselves or their community a victim on this free website. If a person I don’t know or follow says they see something racist, sexist, ableist, etc and I reply “I believe you I’m just not seeing it”. That’s an opportunity to point me in that direction to learn. If their response is “you live in a bubble” or “oh so you’re saying ‘x’ doesn’t exist?!” Then you’re just a whiner and attention seeker. (1/2)

Period. That doesn’t help move the conversation forward at all. It makes them a gatekeeper of their own perception. Thanks for coming to my #StoneyTakes (2/2)

Interesting read regarding campus protests over the war in Gaza. I think it accurately summarizes the protests at Cal Poly Humboldt. Students rightfully want an end to these endless wars, and to halt excess civilian casualties. Doesn’t mean they’re being effective. https://www.americanpurpose.com/articles/caring-isnt-enough/ #ca #studentprotest #gaza

@FlashMobOfOne Can’t say I know what will work. Pretty straightforward to see what won’t. Remember those fake bricks when we were young for throwing at the TV? Might be time to run it back!

@FlashMobOfOne Yep. And this isn’t the Vietnam or Iraq protests. Which took place in the country of origin. The notion of divestment is as complicated and misunderstood as the history and politics of the Middle East. Declarations supporting a ceasefire sound good on paper, but coming from an American University? Come on. It’s a noble symbolic gesture. The ceasefire resolution from the UN didn’t do anything. (1/2)

But hey, they got a bunch of graduations cancelled #StudentProtests

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Why don’t police ignore these student protests like the government does? Makes no sense to engage with force. #StoneyTakes #campusprotests

@chargrille 😳 that is awful. Thanks for bringing this story to Masto. What I’ve read over the years about Haiti was so dismal and has apparently only gotten worse. This is abhorrent.

Tomorrow’s headline: Lions crap out on Campbell’s Gambles #nfl #lions #stoneyjinx

@Adam_Cadmon1 @DocScranton Doc is troll account. No followers. Not following anyone. No visible posts. Just causing problems and acting above it all.

@Jerm Bringing Lions’ fans some holiday joy.

The “alt text lecturers” can also #chill and #relax #mastodon

Binaural Beats 3000 #sleephop #flutemusic #Andre3000

@chargrille @Adam_Cadmon1 From what I understand, many of the hostages are generally peaceful leftist families or Bedouin that don’t really support Netanyahu. I.e. they are likely not a priority for Bibi and having them be collateral damage is….yeah 😩. I don’t know this for sure but been reading and asking questions. Also, a current Hamas member, Yahya Sinwar, co-architect of 10/7 was a prisoner released in prior hostage exchange for an IDF soldier. 🥴

Saints having Carr troubles. #nfl #stoneytakes #dadjokes #tnf

@Jerm Defender aiming for shoulder and chest. Receiver clearly lowered head into contact. Every play should be reviewable. You only get two per game anyway.

@Jerm Word, word. I’ve only caught a bit here and there. I’m off schedule already! I just miss Uncle Shannon! When does he start with First Take? As a NorCal resident and 49er fan, I’ve just heard enough of Sherm 😹. Def a me problem.

@Jerm BTW let’s get the sports toots poppin and crackin! Who’s your NFL team(s)? I’m Lions by birth, Pats by former marriage and 49ers via residency now. How do I have 3 teams they ask? When you’re born a Lion you adopt other teams or the post season sucks. #threeisthemagicnumber #nfl #sportstoot #lions #niners #pats

Undisputed had to replace Shannon Sharpe with Keyshawn Johnson and Richard Sherman?! 😭😭😭 Worst lateral move in modern sports talk? Or will the two negatives somehow become a positive like Broussard and Parker in Odd Couple? I give it less than a season #nfl #fox #sportstoot #undisputed