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In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by Retric »

twoodfin wrote: post #2

I’m sure this is great content, but the page is currently redirecting my iPhone to some scam virus warnings.

I have seen that same thing from several websites. I have seen some websites suggest it's a Safari issue (browser hijackers) and clearing Safari data gets rid of it. But, I have not really messed with it yet.

Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by LoSboccacc »

drivers99 wrote: post #3
twoodfin wrote: post #2

I’m sure this is great content, but the page is currently redirecting my iPhone to some scam virus warnings.

Not having that problem here. Safari on iOS 10.3.3.

those kind of advertisement only target a fraction of the viewers to reduce the chance of the noise to reach the publisher.

Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by rayiner »

The takeaway is great (and by "great" I mean "depressing but true"):

> Third, when I read the subpoena yesterday, I was suddenly gripped with exactly the sort of impulses that I urge clients to resist: the overpowering urge to do something and talk to someone to straighten it all out. I was tempted to email the AUSA and introduce myself, and to argue that it's ridiculous that he subpoenaed my identity, and ask what the hell he wants. That, of course, would be extremely stupid, even though I've done nothing wrong — perhaps especially because I've done nothing wrong. Fortunately, just as I plead with clients to resist this urge to reach out to the government, I resisted it myself. But I must admit it is powerful.

Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by LoSboccacc »

Retric wrote: post #5
twoodfin wrote: post #2

I’m sure this is great content, but the page is currently redirecting my iPhone to some scam virus warnings.

I have seen that same thing from several websites. I have seen some websites suggest it's a Safari issue (browser hijackers) and clearing Safari data gets rid of it. But, I have not really messed with it yet.

the mobile browser landscape has become a minefield of invisible popover, redirect and premium service subscription, only partially mitigated by adblockers (or none at all if using chrome on ios, because, reasons)

Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by Overtonwindow »

With all due respect, the justice department probably got the subpoena to cover all their bases. Regardless of why, I don't think there is any right of privacy through Twitter. It's a private company. If they want to hand over Ken White's identity, without a subpoena, they can.

Re: In Which My Identity Is Sought by Federal Grand Jury Subpoena

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Post by neom »

Here is the techdirt article: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20171023/18275838465/doj-s...

That also includes this gem:

"* As an aside, look closely at that criminal complaint against Shafer. I have no idea why but it appears that the FBI/DOJ is so clueless that rather than submitting the final complaint, they actually submitted the copy showing the "comments" on the Word doc they were using to prepare the complaint -- which shows two comments that both suggest the FBI is well aware that this complaint is weak sauce and probably doesn't meet the standard under the law... but this story is crazy enough without spending too much time on that."

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