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Re: I documented every surveillance camera on my way to work in New York City

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Post by homonculus1 » Fri, Dec 06, 2019, 2:51 PM UTC

jamespetercook wrote: post #30

paganel wrote: post #15

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Looks too dystopian to not be true in this day and age. I'm not a native English speaker though and I'm left wondering what that "Sorted" statement at the end of it all really means. "Sort" what out? Why would you need to "sort" a person who's taking photos of video-surveillance cameras? In what way are they going to "sort" those persons out?

It means "Your task is now complete, docile citizen. You may continue with your day."

PICK UP THAT CAN.

SORTED.

Re: I documented every surveillance camera on my way to work in New York City

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Post by esotericn » Fri, Dec 06, 2019, 4:15 PM UTC

paganel wrote: post #15

rbinv wrote: post #11

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I honestly can't tell if this is real or not. If it is: what the fuck.

Looks too dystopian to not be true in this day and age. I'm not a native English speaker though and I'm left wondering what that "Sorted" statement at the end of it all really means. "Sort" what out? Why would you need to "sort" a person who's taking photos of video-surveillance cameras? In what way are they going to "sort" those persons out?

It's a slang term.

Others have mentioned some meanings, but you could also say something like 'yeah, she's sorted' (meaning, she's a good friend).

Or generically something like "That's sorted, that is", meaning good.

Well sorted, innit m8.

Re: I documented every surveillance camera on my way to work in New York City

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Post by konschubert » Fri, Dec 06, 2019, 4:40 PM UTC

esotericn wrote: post #33

rbinv wrote: post #11

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I honestly can't tell if this is real or not. If it is: what the fuck.

Oh, it's real alright. That's probably the worst one. There are some that are less ridiculous, but they're all quite 'nanny state'. http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S... Trains are the best. Imagine an announcement. If you see something that doesn't look right, SEE IT, SAY IT, SORTED. If you see something that doesn't look right, SEE IT, SAY IT, SORTED. If you see something that doesn't look…

Hmmm, great way to get more people into the subway

Re: I documented every surveillance camera on my way to work in New York City

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Post by esotericn » Fri, Dec 06, 2019, 5:21 PM UTC

konschubert wrote: post #53

esotericn wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Oh, it's real alright. That's probably the worst one. There are some that are less ridiculous, but they're all quite 'nanny state'. http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S... Trains are the best. Imagine an announcement. If you see something that doesn't look right, SEE IT, SAY IT, SORTED. If you see something that doesn't look right, SEE IT, SAY IT, SORTED. If you see something that doesn't look…

Hmmm, great way to get more people into the subway

Oh yeah.

I used to cycle or drive quite a lot because the public transport system is full of shit like advertising, silly announcements, etc.

Just announce relevant information like departures and stop acting like you're my Mum.