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In the absence of law, there is only power.
Same is true in the presence of law; there's just more bureaucracy.
More to the point: what constitutes power is different.
Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
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Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
#342Earlier quoted context omitted.
similarly, a few days ago I was working on a project with a couple of people and I had our meeting notes in a Google Doc. I went to share the doc with the people and was told that it wouldn't be possible due to "inappropriate content". after a quick scan of the text I realised that it was because the notes contained the word "imagery" - in relation to a logo. once removed, the problem went away, but it's disgusting t…
One time a few years back I searched google for the title of a thread on /r/boardgames about a board game called Ethnos. I was instantly unable to use any google services on either of my google accounts that were both signed in. I signed out of my accounts to try again and I got 1 google search to go through before I started receiving the same cryptic message, using anonymous mode didn't help either. I switched over…
I have no idea what ethnos has to do with human trafficking, but could see searching for it to learn what it is. Having a single keyword disable all related accounts for a week could be devastating. I have so much account recovery that goes through Gmail that it would take months to unwind.
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
#343Summary: The YouTuber had his Amazon affiliate account canceled after 7 years without warning or evidence of wrongdoing. The reason given was that purchases made through his links were for personal use or made by friends and family, which he denies. He finds the timing suspicious as it came a week after he made a video criticizing Amazon for canceling a customer's account for a racist doorbell claim. He argues that t…
> He believes Amazon is becoming less accountable as it grows in power and treats customers worse. He's right. I have recent first-hand experience of them deleting reviews of counterfeit products. The emails say: "We investigated your concerns about product authenticity, and the information we have indicates that the product you received was authentic." I've tried posting a review a further 4 times, each time only me…
My mom had been throwing out dozens of electronic candles because "they would break after only a few hours use" (normally they last weeks).
Turns out what was actually happening was the energizer batteries she was getting from amazon were counterfeits. Of course amazon takes no responsibility...
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
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But instagram is not a bank. I understand not wanting yet another company to have my photo (which nowadays is pretty much knowing who you are) + phone number. Plus it shouldn't require personal identification to post a photo online, especially given how easy it has became to filter out illegal content automatically.
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Then please explain my wrongness levels. Apart from data grab, what is the issue? Could company be accountable if somebody logged in with correct username and password and posted legal pictures? Because if it doesn't matter if it's bank or not, my bank clearly states that it is not accountable in such scenario.
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You could also say you're working for pension funds as well. This is a silly line of reasoning.
You work for both but only one is good. And it's not silly just reality.
> only one is good
Er ... which one?
The one where fund managers who get bonuses for quarterly performance decide stuff?
Seriously, we're getting into "banality of evil" territory ...
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
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Yep. I got a counterfeit product, reviewed it with photos showing it alongside the authentic version and the very obvious differences (like lack of branding). Rejected as "the information we have indicates that the product you received was authentic." This along with receiving so many low quality products that have glowing 4-5 star reviews has destroyed a lot of my trust in Amazon. I now order direct from manufacture…
This is going to be a huge problem in the medical/health vertical. It's one thing to get a BommyTahama pair of sunglasses, it's quite another to get counterfeit supplements that could cause injury.
The US government has long had zero interest in verifying supplements (and vitamins) are what they claim they are. The best you can do is look for a USP logo.
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> not only has Google given themselves the right to scan your documents You agreed to it: "We may review content to determine whether it is illegal or violates our Program Policies, and we may remove or refuse to display content that we reasonably believe violates our policies or the law." https://www.google.com/drive/terms-of-service/?hl=en Their list of policy violations is quite long: https://support.google.com/do…
>> not only has Google given themselves the right to scan your documents > You agreed to it: I highly doubt that: "clicking agree" and "agreeing" are two entirely separate things . Literally no one has the time or ability to read, let alone agree, with the things they're forced to click through* in order to live in the modern world. Therefore, Google gave themselves the right as the GP claimed. * either literally by…
I’m surprised that in 2023 click through agreements are still valid.
It’s amusing to start a new console game and have to agree to a 30 page wall of text. Wait, let me have my lawyer review this before I sit down to play single-player CoD (choose your own game from a mega-studio).
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
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Isn't it just retaliation for sake of retaliation? The company won't be financially affected either way. I wouldn't be surprised at all if some fragile ego called this in.
> The company won't be financially affected either way. Until the FTC or his Representative start to cost them real money.
Exactly, Louis Rossmann has gotten heavily into lobbying for right to repair recently, and this could tilt him towards other targets on that level as well.
For example, if companies want to have anything more than a simple (unmoderated) review system there might be certain safe harbours they lose.
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
#349Earlier quoted context omitted.
I unironically have no issue with racists being locked out of their homes. Perhaps with the doorbell robot giving them sarcastic responses to their pleas.
You're the best person in this thread. Of course you have to clarify that you mean white racists, because you'd be the most racist person in this thread if you meant the 33% of blacks who want miscegenation to be banned again: https://i.redd.it/fwgz4oyty85b1.png I guess we should burn your house down just in case.
Interesting. Is there equivalent data on the question "should two people of different races be allowed to marry?". Seems more relevant than the question asked, which is arguably about states rights.
Re: Amazon cancels my account after exposing account lockout for “racist doorbell” [video]
#350Earlier quoted context omitted.
similarly, a few days ago I was working on a project with a couple of people and I had our meeting notes in a Google Doc. I went to share the doc with the people and was told that it wouldn't be possible due to "inappropriate content". after a quick scan of the text I realised that it was because the notes contained the word "imagery" - in relation to a logo. once removed, the problem went away, but it's disgusting t…
One time a few years back I searched google for the title of a thread on /r/boardgames about a board game called Ethnos. I was instantly unable to use any google services on either of my google accounts that were both signed in. I signed out of my accounts to try again and I got 1 google search to go through before I started receiving the same cryptic message, using anonymous mode didn't help either. I switched over…
I've been moving away from Google services since the Snowden leaks. I've seldom used Google search in the past 10 years, and switched my primary email provider away from Gmail. I'm experimenting with LineageOS instead of Android with Google Play.
Sounds like you should do likewise.