Scared Old Lady
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Scared Old Lady
@dementedvoluptu.bsky.social
Failed out of clown college twice.
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Here's a hidden secret of doorbell cameras, as revealed by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping. They're recording even when you don't know it, and sending video to company servers even when you don't pay
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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NEW: CBP signs a new deal with Clearview AI to access its scraped image database for "tactical targeting," including efforts to “disrupt, degrade, and dismantle” networks of people labeled security threats.
CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”

There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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THE FIRST EPISODE OF MY SECTION 230 MINI SERIES IS HERE!!!!! Learn about what the law does, what it actually says, how it works, and who it REALLY protects
They Are Trying To Kill The Internet
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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These age verification initiatives is a privacy nightmare. Terrible policies hastily put out without a second thought to wider implications is endangering safety while offering no real protection in the way it is intended. This will drive people deeper into the darker pits of the net.
Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform | TechCrunch
All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.
techcrunch.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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i hate it
i wrote about the pup-opticon
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Less than 6 months ago @discord.com had a data breach exposing ID’s of 70,000 + of its users but …apparently hasn’t learned anything?

ID checks don’t make the internet safer, they make us all more vulnerable.

www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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“Democrats in Congress can’t claim they’re standing against ICE abuses if they’re calling for more ICE-controlled cameras, which will inevitably be hooked into ICE’s facial recognition and other surveillance tools.”- @evangreer.bsky.social to @politico.com

www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
ICE surveillance concerns shift Democrats’ demands for body cameras
Critics fear the cameras could be used to feed video of protesters into facial recognition tools.
www.politico.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.

If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Someone told me, "Get rid of this sick son of yours and find relief from this pain," as if he wanted me to end his life. I swear to God, I am poor and do not have the money to save his life. I am helpless; if I had the money, I wouldn't have asked for donations from anyone.🙏🏼👇🏼

gofund.me/b84b4abcc

🍉
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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I've relied on others' help for so long without paying it back / forward.

This is a small offering - request a digital graphic or printable flyer (or both!) for a fundraiser. ❤️ I'll take up to 15 requests to start.

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February 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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please help Dr. Abed 💜

"Please don't ignore me. I want to rebuild my business after it was completely destroyed. I need $15,000. Every donation makes a difference in equipping my dental clinic."

Molly Shah&Gaza Verified✅ chuffed.org/project/162499-help-abdel-and-eman-protect-their-little-children
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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From Saeed:

I am Saeed, a Palestinian citizen, trying to survive with my family amidst the genocide.

I lost everything in this war, and now I am struggling to provide for my family. If you care about us, please Donate 😔💔

chuffed.org/project/1635...

Verified by Molly Shah
Help Saed and his family in Gaza
Dear comrade,
chuffed.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt went to the Senate claiming to "hold big tech accountable" while promoting The Heritage Foundation's tech policy agenda and boosting groups like Morality in Media (aka NCOSE), which has sought to criminalize LGBTQ sex, w board members that support conversion therapy
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Concentration camps:

“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
lataco.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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His GoFundMe is here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-le... - I donated a few days ago.
February 8, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Never enough characters to explain why Spark workspace is so vital to their community. Simply, remote jobs mean that families can feed themselves while aid entry remains cruelly low—with dignity. So internet & electricity? A lifeline.

Keep it open. 71/340 by Monday: chuffed.org/project/spar...
🇵🇸 Gaza Needs Your Support: Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers!
In Gaza, war has destroyed homes, blocked roads, and left countless people without work. Yet, amidst the rubble, hope remains. Students and remote workers face daily struggles—power outages, broken…
chuffed.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Help family of late Palestinian footballer Sulaiman Al Obaid. His wife, Doaa, wants to fulfill her husband’s dream: to give their children a better life and ensure they receive a proper education. Please donate and share widely.
chuffed.org/project/1452...
Help family of late Palestinian footballer Sulaiman Al Obaid
My name is Leyla Hamed, I am a sports journalist. I am organizing this fundraiser for the family of Palestinian football legend Suleiman Al Obaid, who was killed by an Israeli drone strike on August 6...
chuffed.org
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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URGENT, $120 NEEDED! Every contribution helps Esraa keep her sister's family from facing eviction. Please, continue donating and giving them the support they need.
chuffed.org/project/1325...
Help Isra Survive the War and Feed Her Family
Here is a little about Isra in her own words (translated by me for transparency): “I am a 27 year-old Palestinian woman from Gaza, who was studying Basic Education to help my poor family. That is unti...
chuffed.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Never enough characters to explain why Spark workspace is so vital to their community. Simply, remote jobs mean that families can feed themselves while aid entry remains cruelly low—with dignity. So internet & electricity? A lifeline.

Keep it open. 71/340 by Monday: chuffed.org/project/spar...
🇵🇸 Gaza Needs Your Support: Help Build a Lifeline for Students and Remote Workers!
In Gaza, war has destroyed homes, blocked roads, and left countless people without work. Yet, amidst the rubble, hope remains. Students and remote workers face daily struggles—power outages, broken…
chuffed.org
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM