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Haley says anonymous social media “national security threat”

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by mrhansduck, Nov 14, 2023.

  1. citygator

    citygator VIP Member

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    But her heels are lower.
     
  2. UFLawyer

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    are they though?

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  3. Gatoragman

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    What am I missing here? Shouldn't we actually want every social media name to be tied to an actual person? I don't know how to do it, but with the growth and influence of social media shouldn't we want the bots rooted out?
     
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  4. wgbgator

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    It's like that Seinfeld episode where Elaine thinks everyone should wear name tags in NYC.
     
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  5. mrhansduck

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    Well, a few questions to start with are whether it should be voluntary or mandatory, how it might be enforced if at all, whether enforcement would be constitutional, and whether it'd be a good idea for the government to essentially eliminate anonymous posting. I think bots are annoying and maybe even dangerous, but there's also a value with people being able to speak their mind without fear of being doxed.
     
  6. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    Do you really want the federal government enforcing that on Gator Country, for example?
     
  7. wgbgator

    wgbgator Premium Member

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    Maybe you just dont want some guy from the IRS taking your cushy moderator job
     
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  8. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    Hmmm, that's got me thinking that this job would be a lot better if I were armed and had permission to shoot violators. I'll check with Growl.
     
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  9. Gatoragman

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    I hear you and agree. But i also think with the influence that social media has and we have seen what fake posts can do, I think we need to do something. I like the anonymity but i also believe that is what has turned social media into such a dangerous place. I haven't been caught in it but if you look to try and purchase anything from like marketplace or any social media based auctions, they are getting filled with scams.
     
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  10. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Well, you had a good run.
    Terrible take.
     
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  12. mrhansduck

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    Fair points. I think actual scams constitute fraud and are not considered protected speech. I think (hope) that law enforcement and prosecutors have tools to address fraud committed online without risking the chilling of protected yet unpopular speech.
     
  13. UFLawyer

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    she is arrogant and a war hawk. The worst possible combination. She’s someone who would do well executing orders, such as secretary of state, but I don’t believe I would trust her to give orders.
     
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  14. sierragator

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    off topic before off topic ;)
     
  15. Orange_and_Bluke

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    The general idea makes some sense to me.
    I doubt she’ll get far with it.
    I don’t get caught up in all the things politicians say. My hope is she continues to act like an adult and leans moderately conservative.
    She has my vote locked up.
     
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  16. Orange_and_Bluke

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  17. l_boy

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    One of the things that gives me pause about her is some of her shrill foreign policy rhetoric.
     
  18. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Seems you’ve made up your mind. I’m not sure how you know so much about how she’ll lead.
     
  19. tigator2019

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    In my head--- UF
    As did Ben Franklin.

    NIMARATI Haley?
     
  20. tilly

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    I'm good with it. :)
     
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