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This is a prime example how people can be manipulated by algorithms and subtle nudging.

https://9gag.com/gag/aoyAb1n

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Interesting - Video

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9GAG
Man trump is a #BADactor 🤦🏻 😅😂🤣
1. If you're going to #report somebody you need to give #examples of what #activity you're reporting. Just #reporting a #profile and telling an #instance #admin that an #account is being "#spammy" doesn't cut it. Not when we can clearly see the user is not.

2. Again, not a very helpful report. You report a user and say they're a
#SCAM account but offer up absolutely no #evidence to support your #claim.

3. Every account was new once, including the person that reported this one. As long as
#NSFW #content is properly #flagged, there's no issue. Suspecting an account to be a "scam account or worse" is not a valid #reason for reporting an account.

4. Another report without any basis or
#justification.

5. Again, another baseless report about somebody with absolutely ZERO evidence to back up their claim.

So here's what's going to happen....

The instances that forwarded these
#bogus #reports to me, and wasted my time, each have a strike against them.

Strike three and we tell
#Sharkey to #ignore any and all reports coming from the #instance in the future.

No
#admin wants #BadActors on their instances, and no admin wants a #BadActor to make someone else feel unwelcome.

But you can't just flag and report an account for any bullshit reason either.

You have to give us proof and evidence.

This is not high school and this is not middle school. If somebody is being disruptive or causing problems, let us know.

But if you just suspect someone
might cause problems or they might be disruptive... wait until you have proof and evidence and then let us know!

#FediAdmin #AdminStuff #administrivia #UserReports #FediReports #InstanceAdmins #MastoAdmin
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#Apple releases a firmware patch for their #AirPods. Apparently a #BadActor could spoof the connection of the pods are searching for a paired device, allowing the #Hacker to eavesdrop. Better update.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/apple-patches-airpods-bluetooth.html

Apple Patches AirPods Bluetooth Vulnerability That Could Allow Eavesdropping

Apple releases critical security updates for AirPods and visionOS, addressing Bluetooth vulnerabilities and potential exploits in spatial computing.

The Hacker News

MF’ers were back at 1:16am from yet another location

You get a /22 block!
And you get a /22 block!
And you…

#whackAMole
#badActor #hackers

Hey, heck off ya damn Stark Industries asshat scan hackers, it is 5:45pm on Friday and I am trying enjoy this beer!

Go poke someone else’s perimeter…

#badActor #hackers

How ‘Bad Actor’ Documentary Unpacked a Notorious Hollywood Ponzi Scheme While Pulling Off Its Own Deception
#Variety #Features #BadActor #Neon #TribecaFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/features/bad-actor-hollywood-ponzi-scheme-documentary-twist-ending-1236024937/

How 'Bad Actor' Documentary Unpacked Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

The director of "Bad Actor," a documentary premiering at Tribeca, wanted to dupe audiences as he detailed Hollywood's biggest Ponzi scheme.

Variety