Posts by crecente@games.ngo
(DIR) Post #ATXsVjtzEpqjph60dk by crecente@games.ngo
2023-03-12T16:03:39Z
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While "stranger danger" is a valid concern, undue focus on it shifts attention away from the reality that most abuse of young people is by people they know.But we know that "stranger danger" sells, in part because it is easier to accept that strangers would do terrible things. The idea that family, friends, & neighbors are more likely to engage in abuse is understandably unpalatable. @jeff @publichealth
(DIR) Post #AaCcmzSlzQvUaMhc7k by crecente@games.ngo
2023-09-27T19:48:38Z
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@clive I'm American. I watch a lot of Scandinavian & Korean TV but turn on captions / subtitles for everything. Thank you to Downton Abbey for helping me realize how much I was missing ... even if the language is English.
(DIR) Post #AaR8JrJf7OKBfO263U by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T18:53:38Z
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@SamCrawley @TEG @tiago @academicchatter Although I prefer a chronological timeline myself here is what "Mammoth" is testing w/r/t personalized timelines: https://mammoth.writeas.com/introducing-personalized-for-you
(DIR) Post #AaR8Js5AGmK22iG264 by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T19:43:53Z
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@SamCrawley @TEG @tiago @academicchatter A list of 41 studies with data about quote-tweets: 🌐https://absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2023/01/12/quote-tweeting-over-30-studies-dispel-some-myths/#list⭐ If quote-tweets become available on Mastodon I will add them to our instance but only if they are offered on an opt-in basis.[Edit: crediting the author of the linked-to blog post:@hildabast ]
(DIR) Post #AaR8P82yLCGv0JjswK by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T19:49:45Z
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@tiago @SamCrawley @TEG @academicchatter Feel free to read those articles and let us know!
(DIR) Post #AaR9b4mWPIRKJ2IzM8 by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T20:03:06Z
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@tiago @SamCrawley @TEG @academicchatter 😞 You have misunderstood.I have not said that quotes are, per se, bad. ⭐ What I have said is that some people absolutely do not want them. And I said I think we should request for their consent before forcing them to use them.🎓 Don't believe everything you read.🎮 On a related topic: later this month the NGO I work with is publishing the first of a series of free video games that teach and encourage the use of critical thinking.❤️ Follow @CriticalThinkingGames for updates!#CriticalThinking #VideoGames #ProSocial #PublicHealth #Consent
(DIR) Post #AaRBjFp1RWlWlvVCVM by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T20:26:59Z
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@tiago @SamCrawley @TEG @academicchatter @CriticalThinkingGames You seem to agree that I have not said quotes are, per se, bad.But it seems you disagree with my support for those who don't want their content to be used without their explicit consent.Although what you say about reasonableness and speech in a public forum is true, that does not mean we should simply ignore others' wishes.Because:1️⃣ By making such a feature opt-in we are more likely to see this feature offered because fewer users will object.2️⃣ If the feature is mandatory on everybody's account some people will stop posting publicly or just abandon the platform.3️⃣ Acting with consent is good policy.#Consent
(DIR) Post #AaRIPLS1VJPU7MCM6K by crecente@games.ngo
2023-10-04T21:41:49Z
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@tiago @SamCrawley @TEG @academicchatter @CriticalThinkingGames Life is nuance & compromise. We do not have to adhere to an "everything or nothing" worldview.The pragmatic solution for quote tweets is to offer it as opt-in.Looking at this pragmatically allows us to avoid the thorny social / cultural issues. There is no downside to offering the feature as an option rather than making it mandatory. - - -We are unlikely to make any headway if we shift to laws and social norms.The work I do involves the impact of social norms on public health and designing solutions to overcome / change those that are unhealthy. It also involves issues around law, technology, privacy rights, public policy, and consent.Philosophical conversations about these will be frustrating.Similarly, I should not be presenting you with data structure arguments based on my business school courses. We aren't starting from the same baseline. I will get so much wrong you won't know how best to respond.
(DIR) Post #Ahp3dkHnlJ9nuTAoWu by crecente@games.ngo
2024-04-03T21:19:27Z
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❤️ The FCC plans to vote to restore net neutrality April 25th.The Open Internet Order, repealed in 2017, had previously "classified broadband as a Title II service and allowed the FCC full regulatory authority over the internet. "The rule had also required internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization. The ACLU applauds the advancement of reinstating these regulatory powers."https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-commends-fcc-efforts-to-restore-net-neutrality-rules#NetNeutrality #Technology #Consumer #FCC #ISP
(DIR) Post #Ahvnis6lruyMSQ9j84 by crecente@games.ngo
2024-03-22T20:27:37Z
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😞 When I first began the process for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) the servicer would not allow me to apply. I gave up.❤️ Encouraged by Biden Administration's work to repair the system, I decided to try again.⭐ My loans are now forgiven: $123,327.30I'm interested in hearing other success stories!#StudentLoan #PSLF #Biden #education
(DIR) Post #Ahyzd9sIgKUKkKJEG0 by crecente@games.ngo
2024-03-26T19:51:57Z
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🎉 Summer internships!#Mastodon #Discord #Unity #Godot #RPGMaker #Canva ☯️ Unpaid... but remote!❤️ Nonprofit.🎓 Students preferred. Must be 18+.⭐ Scan the QR code for info and to apply.#Intern #Internship #Nonprofit #ViolencePrevention #Games #Students #Design
(DIR) Post #AhziMrSTsjOqvsprQu by crecente@games.ngo
2024-04-03T13:57:29Z
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"Not only that, [sex ed] can actually be fun — an idea that would shock most US school boards and cause all the Karens to start freaking out."🌐 https://dutchreview.com/expat/education/sex-education-in-the-netherlands/#education #consent @edutooters
(DIR) Post #Ai6R87zvlej0lracdc by crecente@games.ngo
2024-03-20T21:04:12Z
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Really great ideas for this year's contest about the importance of connectedness for teens and their communities. Can't wait to see - and share the games!We're thrilled to have a wonderful group representing Asia, Europe, and North America as Finalists.#connectedness #belonging #SEL #indiegame #GameDev #GDC2024 #community @edutooters
(DIR) Post #Ai6lrH3ouwhgzdDJQ0 by crecente@games.ngo
2024-04-04T14:43:02Z
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A new report from CFPB (US) examines consumer risk in the videogame industry:▪️ Game products & services resemble financial products▪️ Game companies offer little support for scammed consumers ▪️ Game companies collect surveillance data about players of their games🌐 https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/issue-spotlight-video-games/#consumer #CFPB #protection #videogames #privacy #IAP #microtransactions #ads #NFT #fraud #FTC
(DIR) Post #AnEj5bjMSWRJ9iPkwa by crecente@games.ngo
2024-10-21T16:23:54Z
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⭐ Foreseeable harms and BigTech services.▪️ Why don't well-funded technology companies prevent these harms from occurring?🌐 https://futurism.com/character-ai-murdered-woman-crecente#technology #law #techlaw #AI #trauma @legaltech @stopTDV @communicationscholars
(DIR) Post #AnEjngQ2OBsoRDOPlA by crecente@games.ngo
2024-10-21T16:30:38Z
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@verita84_automata @stopTDV Not at all. Just low-hanging-fruit prevention of obvious harms. It appears they are not bothering to do the basics while claiming to do so.
(DIR) Post #AnEkRBZyTBz6NDsQkq by crecente@games.ngo
2024-10-21T16:40:49Z
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@verita84_automata @stopTDV Yes, but some are obvious and uncontroversial. When a company has the resources to prevent obvious harms but doesn't, either their tech or their ethics are broken.
(DIR) Post #At1UjANuUGZlzpi6Ma by crecente@games.ngo
2025-04-12T18:27:17Z
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@Nonilex "Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security? You can submit a report online at oig.ssa.gov or contact SSA's OIG fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271."
(DIR) Post #Aw8JK03Y8z5IaYsbUu by crecente@games.ngo
2025-07-14T18:58:42Z
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@Nonilex @Npars01An important aspect of the Rule of Law - which I'm hopeful will help guide us through this mess - is the role of the various state Bars to enforce ethical guidelines for practicing lawyers. This year, DOJ lawyers have arguably violated ethics rules of various states, based on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (ABA), and have seemingly done so at the behest of AG Bondi.[1] Pam Bondi has had several ethics complaints filed with the Florida Bar for, among other things, allegedly coercing DOJ lawyers to engage in unethical conduct to avoid termination.[2][3][4]State Bars have significant power and it appears some DOJ attorneys are at least aware of the potential impacts to them personally.Hopefully we will see more action here.[1] ABA's MRPC 🌐 https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/model_rules_of_professional_conduct_table_of_contents/[2] Newsweek article about Bondi complaint: 🌐 https://www.newsweek.com/pam-bondi-accused-serious-misconduct-florida-bar-complaint-2081798[3] Complaint about Bondi: 🌐 https://ldad.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pamela-Bondi-Ethics-Complaint-6.5.25-1.pdf [4] Inartful opinion piece by The Miami Herald Editorial Board defending Florida Bar's dismissal of ethics complaint against Bondi: 🌐 https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article308052090.html#RuleOfLaw #Law #DOJ #Bondi #ABA #ethics #lawyers @law
(DIR) Post #AwLzdTsNjDvwEVm8Xo by crecente@games.ngo
2025-07-20T14:10:24Z
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@pezmico🚀Future:Be a critical thinker:- be curious- be questioning- be openStay a step ahead of the next bad idea. #criticalthinking