Olives @olives@qoto.org

Went to boost a post, it didn't work, went to check the original instance, and it appears to be down.

Single user instance, so I guess it makes sense.

I used to get a pretty weird ghost notification bug on here.

Manually unchecking forty "legitimate interest" checkboxes which are pre-checked.

https://reason.com/2023/08/29/jaiden-colorado-gadsden-flag-dont-tread-on-me-school/

"On Monday, school officials removed Jaiden from class due to his Gadsden flag patch. His mother has fought back against this disciplinary action, explaining that the flag—a coiled snake above the phrase "Don't tread on me"—is not a pro-slavery image; it has its origins in the Revolutionary War and was intended as a symbol of resistance to British tyranny."

What do you think of this? It looks like a pretty clear cut case of protected expression to me.

How about not going back.

If he ever gets too old, he could probably arrange another reincarnation with another truck...? Lol.

I'm reading a take about "porn with taboo themes" reducing sex crimes. I don't think that is necessarily incorrect. However, by focusing entirely on crime reduction, it ignores what it *might do for someone*.

It makes it easier for someone to process some things without hurting themselves...? Also, it provides modes for someone to express and entertain themselves. People engage in things in entertainment they wouldn't do in real life all the time.

I don't have the time to go into this...

In any case, I suppose that is still a positive step.