To save you some time, it’s Google’s Ad Center, which the article doesn’t even link to, as far as I can tell.
I’m not creeped out by any of the info I found in mine, but I am annoyed. “Yes, Google, I searched for [random thing] twice because I needed to know a little more information. That time has passed because I bought it or the event has passed or whatever. Reminding me about it just makes it weird.”
If you haven’t gotten one in a bit
I wish guidance on when to get a booster shot was more prevalent. I remember them pushing the first 3 rounds at various intervals, but it wasn’t too difficult to follow if you were paying attention. Now it’s just “get your COVID shot”, but little-to-no mention of how often.
I know it’s complicated, depending on if you’ve been vaccinated before, and which version(s) you got. It seems that, assuming you’re an adult who has been vaccinated up to this point, it’s now just an annual shot like the flu, but the CDC page mentions “the updated shot” with a long list of notes about when various versions were updated. It would be nice if it was just “if your last vaccination was more than X months ago, it’s time for another”.
I guess, if you have questions, the general advice of “talk to your doctor” applies.
Unfortunately, DMCA abuse rarely has consequences for those behind it.
Oh look! The actual problem is buried at the end of the article.
It’s my understanding that filing a DMCA request requires that you certify that you have reviewed the content, and confirm that you believe the content to be infringing.
Here’s an excerpt from a sample takedown notice, provided by Georgetown University:
I am providing this notice in good faith and with the reasonable belief that my rights as the exclusive rights holder are being infringed.
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that the information contained in this notification is both true and accurate
I know that “reasonable belief” gives a lot of wiggle room from a legal standpoint, but c’mon. If no one pushes back on that, of course it will be abused!
He was fired because “he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.”
Has that suddenly changed, or are they just super eager to look like idiots as publicly as possible?
Maybe the AI told them to do it. /s
Don’t take the abrasiveness of their post personally. They were quoting from the movie Office Space.
The fundamental relationship between smart-home companies and their customers is founded on trust.
Man… I’d like to be able to live in their world. In reality, it seems the fundamental relationship is based on “this is convenient and cheap enough that I’m willing to give up some privacy in that aspect of my life.”, but I’d never classify it as “trust”. I’ve had internet connected cameras. I would only ever place them outside my house. My garage door also had a camera watching it, just in case my smart garage door opener decided to act up unexpectedly.
Of course, I still have a smart phone in my pocket. I guess I’ve essentially given up on that front.
I assume “slapformer” is a portmanteau of “slap stick” and “platformer”. I’m intrigued, and I can’t wait to check out Barnsworth.
Midas touch in reverse
Also known as “the Mierdas touch”.
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