Many people who spread misinfo are fully aware that what they’re sharing isn’t true, but they continue to do so b/c it supports their beliefs, reinforces their worldview, or helps push a particular narrative. In other words, accuracy often takes a back seat to persuasion or emotional satisfaction.

The judge finds that because "defendants' conduct likely violates the First Amendnent," factors weigh in favor of entering a restraining order against them.

She will not limit the order to the Broadview facility, but will limit it to the northern (court) district of Illinois.

Ellis finds the plaintiffs have demonstrated a likelihood of success on allegations that feds' "expression of force... is unreasonable and excessive" in response to peaceful protests.

Low stakes conspiracy theory: the “protect are kids” groups pushing for age verification and anti-encryption etc are really the identity thieves’ guild in disguise

“limited billing information” was also taken—including payment type, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and purchase histories. Customer IP addresses and messages with support agents were also exposed.

he helped develop this store.steampowered.com/app/1603300/... - that it is still available on steam is kind of wild

what's wild is this is basically what Leary was saying here, at the ten minute mark, back in the late 1980s:

archive.org/details/Timo...

i mean, Gary Lachmann said it started in 2014 so we had nothing to do with it... he would know, right?

The word "systemic" is on the banned list, so if I study systemic inflammation & health, flagged. If I study political science, flagged. If I study trauma, flagged. Keep in mind that the largest mental health provider in the country is the Veteran's Administration, but we can't study trauma now?