Dave T-W @davoloid@qoto.org

The left jumped on Assange's case but weren't aware or interested in these tensions. And at the same time have embraced the surveillance Googloligarchy.
https://cryptome.org/2014/08/google-wikileaks-note.htm

That for me is the disappointing part - whatever else has happened in the last decade or so, whatever happened on that couch in Sweden, that's the shot that Assange missed.
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(way out of my swim lane here but these are narratives that I'm not seeing here much)

One element that stood out for me was the safety and security of individuals like Chelsea Manning, who were acting in good conscience.

From the above conversation:
"WikiLeaks reveals, but it is not primarily a tool of
revelation. There are many avenues on the internet for revelation. What does not exist is a social movement to that makes acting ethically by leaking a virtue. What does not exist is a comfortable way for everyone to leak safely and easily."
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Thinking back to discussions from 15 or more years ago, when Assange was just becoming a celebrity and Wikileaks was being courted by news organisations, targeted by security services.

Even back to 2006, Others in the infosec / privacy sphere were highly concerned about how WL operated:
1) the concept of priveleged paid access to "spicy leaks" vs publicly available information
2) the intent of the anonymous leakers
3) transparency of the organisation, especially who was funding it and who was benefiting from the priveleged access

https://cryptome.org/wikileaks/wikileaks-leak.htm
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Gorgeous fun videos too Chapel Roan's "Casual":
https://youtu.be/AfSjnsYiY_A?si=hXhLRGJGmbTkq-nZ

Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather":
https://youtu.be/kLbn61Z4LDI

Playlist is chocka with Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter at the moment. https://youtu.be/io0UQ74sXfw
Accidentally crept in recently via other artists, as there's a musical heritage that goes back to the 80s and beyond. Feels like there two alternative versions spawned from the obviously huge artist of the moment. Not Walmart friendly and I prefer that.

Everyone involved in education warned that this would be the outcome. Just another example of the carpetbagging.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/jun/22/flagship-free-school-that-cost-35m-closes-due-to-lack-of-pupils

Thoroughly enjoying this show from a few years back about the Feud between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. A host of the finest current actresses "of a certain age" chewing up the scenery and lots of digs at Hollywood's misogyny, then and now.
https://youtu.be/nZpANeIWWXI

Speaking of trust, would it be possible to
1) Something like Snopes, have an "unconfirmed / incorrect / confirmed" icon, and allow a candidate / constituency staffer to confirm via a form?
2) Subscribe to updates, or maybe RSS for the page (either site)
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(and thanks to all the volunteers and supporters, you peeps are fabulous!)

I'm sure most of you getting hyped for the upcoming #GEUK are familiar with your localcandidates and their current majority, and know how you would personally vote. But for those who are unsure, or for any friends/family, here's a handy website that shows which parties are targeting each seat and some significant local stats.

https://www.getvoting.org/