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[kalm]

Evidently Twitter doesn't get satire


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Likely true...

There are also people who didn’t find Bob Newhart funny.

[CID1990]

Evidently Twitter doesn't get satire


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Likely true...

There are also people who didn’t find Bob Newhart funny.

they seemed to recognize it when the Korean gal posted exactly the same things

odd


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[kalm]

Likely true...

There are also people who didn’t find Bob Newhart funny.

they seemed to recognize it when the Korean gal posted exactly the same things

odd


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If you're trying to argue that both sides suck, I have no disagreement. The Korean gal was obviously satire and taken out of context and when a rightie is treated the same we should all have problem with that too.

[CID1990]

they seemed to recognize it when the Korean gal posted exactly the same things

odd


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If you're trying to argue that both sides suck, I have no disagreement. The Korean gal was obviously satire and taken out of context and when a rightie is treated the same we should all have problem with that too.

I'm not arguing that both sides suck

I'm arguing that a lot of people strain reality to give a pass to racially antagonistic people as long as their politics are correct - and you jumped right in to prove my point that it is mostly a one way street

in fact, if there was any real irony or satire here it was on the part of Owens - she was actually mimicking someone to make a point and Tweeter behaved just as predicted (imagine that)

like I said before - its the broad swath of people apologizing for this gal who are the story. She's just a social media opinionator, which is like being a harmonica player on Wednesday open mic night - irrelevant

even Twitter admitted they had their heads up their ass and backtracked .... some hypocrisy is just impossible to "satire" away...


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[Skjellyfetti]

Who is the Owens gal?

This.

Evidently she’s someone that said something about someone else on Twitter.

[kalm]

If you're trying to argue that both sides suck, I have no disagreement. The Korean gal was obviously satire and taken out of context and when a rightie is treated the same we should all have problem with that too.

I'm not arguing that both sides suck

I'm arguing that a lot of people strain reality to give a pass to racially antagonistic people as long as their politics are correct - and you jumped right in to prove my point that it is mostly a one way street

in fact, if there was any real irony or satire here it was on the part of Owens - she was actually mimicking someone to make a point and Tweeter behaved just as predicted (imagine that)

like I said before - its the broad swath of people apologizing for this gal who are the story. She's just a social media opinionator, which is like being a harmonica player on Wednesday open mic night - irrelevant

even Twitter admitted they had their heads up their ass and backtracked .... some hypocrisy is just impossible to "satire" away...


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I'm not sure you understand exactly what satire means then...

[CID1990]

I'm not arguing that both sides suck

I'm arguing that a lot of people strain reality to give a pass to racially antagonistic people as long as their politics are correct - and you jumped right in to prove my point that it is mostly a one way street

in fact, if there was any real irony or satire here it was on the part of Owens - she was actually mimicking someone to make a point and Tweeter behaved just as predicted (imagine that)

like I said before - its the broad swath of people apologizing for this gal who are the story. She's just a social media opinionator, which is like being a harmonica player on Wednesday open mic night - irrelevant

even Twitter admitted they had their heads up their ass and backtracked .... some hypocrisy is just impossible to "satire" away...


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I'm not sure you understand exactly what satire means then...

Feel free to tap out any time, Mr Balanced


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[kalm]

I'm not sure you understand exactly what satire means then...

Feel free to tap out any time, Mr Balanced


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You’re cute when you’re caught.

[CID1990]

Feel free to tap out any time, Mr Balanced


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You’re cute when you’re caught.

Caught using logic?

If you want to debate the definition of satire, you go right ahead.

You're apologizing for someone who basically behaves like Trump on social media-

Trump has his apologists and apparently the Jung gal does too

[houndawg]

Why isn’t every network anchor rushing to Chicago, when 63 people were shot, 10 of them dead, since Friday...

Mass shootings, and nary a peep on the national networks...

http://abc7chicago.com/10-killed-53-wou ... s/3892234/

What do you expect with guns so cheap and easy to buy right next door? Hardly news. Lets talk about something more upbeat - like Paul Manaort spending the rest of his life in federal prison..

[houndawg]

If you're trying to argue that both sides suck, I have no disagreement. The Korean gal was obviously satire and taken out of context and when a rightie is treated the same we should all have problem with that too.

I'm not arguing that both sides suck

I'm arguing that a lot of people strain reality to give a pass to racially antagonistic people as long as their politics are correct - and you jumped right in to prove my point that it is mostly a one way street

in fact, if there was any real irony or satire here it was on the part of Owens - she was actually mimicking someone to make a point and Tweeter behaved just as predicted (imagine that)

like I said before - its the broad swath of people apologizing for this gal who are the story. She's just a social media opinionator, which is like being a harmonica player on Wednesday open mic night - irrelevant

even Twitter admitted they had their heads up their ass and backtracked .... some hypocrisy is just impossible to "satire" away...


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Don't tell my mom I'm a harmonica player, she thinks I play accordion in a whorehouse.

[kalm]

You’re cute when you’re caught.

Caught using logic?

If you want to debate the definition of satire, you go right ahead.

You're apologizing for someone who basically behaves like Trump on social media-

Trump has his apologists and apparently the Jung gal does too

So you were antagonized by her...racially?

I didn't apologize. I really don't care. I was just pointing out the moral indignation of her getting away with racism. I literally said those on the right should be defended as well and I've mentioned that in the past when it comes to people like Milo and Shapiro.

Your obsession of proving me a liberal gets you into trouble sometimes. Especially when I freely admit that I'm a...wait for it...liberal.

But keep swinging, Champ!

[Ivytalk]

Caught using logic?

If you want to debate the definition of satire, you go right ahead.

You're apologizing for someone who basically behaves like Trump on social media-

Trump has his apologists and apparently the Jung gal does too

So you were antagonized by her...racially?

I didn't apologize. I really don't care. I was just pointing out the moral indignation of her getting away with racism. I literally said those on the right should be defended as well and I've mentioned that in the past when it comes to people like Milo and Shapiro.

Your obsession of proving me a liberal gets you into trouble sometimes. Especially when I freely admit that I'm a...wait for it...liberal.

But keep swinging, Champ!

You guys!

Room 328 at the Marriott is available...

[Ibanez]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/ ... 71595.html

Wells Fargo is facing fresh outrage over its latest revelation of harm to customers, after the bank admitted last week that its error contributed to hundreds of people losing their homes to foreclosure.

In the disclosure, made in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Wells said its error caused more than 600 people in foreclosure to be incorrectly denied, or not offered, modifications to make home loans more affordable. Of that group, about 400 ultimately lost their homes, according to the bank, which apologized for the mistake.

There may be more victims. In its filing, Wells did not rule out uncovering additional problems, noting, “This effort to identify other instances in which customers may have experienced harm is ongoing, and it is possible that we may identify other areas of potential concern.”

So how much is Wells Fargo going to give these people for kicking them out of their homes, ruining their credit and lives: $12,800.

[89Hen]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/ ... 71595.html

Wells Fargo is facing fresh outrage over its latest revelation of harm to customers, after the bank admitted last week that its error contributed to hundreds of people losing their homes to foreclosure.

In the disclosure, made in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Wells said its error caused more than 600 people in foreclosure to be incorrectly denied, or not offered, modifications to make home loans more affordable. Of that group, about 400 ultimately lost their homes, according to the bank, which apologized for the mistake.

There may be more victims. In its filing, Wells did not rule out uncovering additional problems, noting, “This effort to identify other instances in which customers may have experienced harm is ongoing, and it is possible that we may identify other areas of potential concern.”

So how much is Wells Fargo going to give these people for kicking them out of their homes, ruining their credit and lives: $12,800.

FWIW, if you're already down the path of foreclosure, you fucked up your credit.

[Ibanez]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/ ... 71595.html



So how much is Wells Fargo going to give these people for kicking them out of their homes, ruining their credit and lives: $12,800.

FWIW, if you're already down the path of foreclosure, you fucked up your credit.

Good point. But still - they had an error that didn't allow people seeking help to get help. That's shitty.


Honestly - i'm amazed WF is still in business. A friend of mine is an AML/Fraud exec and the stuff he tells me about WF blows my mind. There are some serious lapses in management.

[kalm]

FWIW, if you're already down the path of foreclosure, you fucked up your credit.

Good point. But still - they had an error that didn't allow people seeking help to get help. That's shitty.


Honestly - i'm amazed WF is still in business. A friend of mine is an AML/Fraud exec and the stuff he tells me about WF blows my mind. There are some serious lapses in management.

IIRC you aren't you now in fraud?

[Ibanez]

Good point. But still - they had an error that didn't allow people seeking help to get help. That's shitty.


Honestly - i'm amazed WF is still in business. A friend of mine is an AML/Fraud exec and the stuff he tells me about WF blows my mind. There are some serious lapses in management.

IIRC you aren't you now in fraud?

Insider Cyber Security threats

[89Hen]

FWIW, if you're already down the path of foreclosure, you fucked up your credit.

Good point. But still - they had an error that didn't allow people seeking help to get help. That's shitty.


Honestly - i'm amazed WF is still in business. A friend of mine is an AML/Fraud exec and the stuff he tells me about WF blows my mind. There are some serious lapses in management.

I don't disagree, but also keep in mind that WF is a behemoth and probably why they have some of these issues. We used to work very closely with them and I will tell you they were SO much more conservative than anyone else we dealt with. I don't have the numbers, but I'd imagine WF has mortgage holders in the millions, considering they originate 300-400k a year. 625 people caught in a "glitch" seems like a small number, but I'm sure I'd not be happy if I were one of the 625.

[Ibanez]

Good point. But still - they had an error that didn't allow people seeking help to get help. That's shitty.


Honestly - i'm amazed WF is still in business. A friend of mine is an AML/Fraud exec and the stuff he tells me about WF blows my mind. There are some serious lapses in management.

I don't disagree, but also keep in mind that WF is a behemoth and probably why they have some of these issues. We used to work very closely with them and I will tell you they were SO much more conservative than anyone else we dealt with. I don't have the numbers, but I'd imagine WF has mortgage holders in the millions, considering they originate 300-400k a year. 625 people caught in a "glitch" seems like a small number, but I'm sure I'd not be happy if I were one of the 625.[/quote]

I get the issue with having their volume - I work a bank larger than WF. Many of their issues are avoidable. I'm not sure you all are aware, but 2 weeks ago, their credit scoring for all transactions was down for 48 hours b/c of a glitch - a glitch was known about and thought to have been fixed. Last I heard, about $4M in suspicious charges and at least 200k debit/credit cards have been compromised.

Btw, i'm under no illusions that there aren't problems at my employer. From what i've seen and participated in, we handle vulnerabilities at Zero Hour instead of waiting months until there is a breach (like Equifax.) But I know we screw up.

[CID1990]

IIRC you aren't you now in fraud?

Insider Cyber Security threats

Yeah we have dudes who surf porn for a living too


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[Ibanez]

Insider Cyber Security threats

Yeah we have dudes who surf porn for a living too


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I bet. I’ve learned the US Govt has some of the most lax internet browsing guidelines than private sector companies. I guess all those dried up officers waiting for their retirement to come in need something to do to bide their time. They sure aren’t putting in the effort at work- at least not in the 9 yrs I worked alongside them. THE laziest people I ever worked alongside were former/retired officers. Hands down. It was the former/retired NCOs that maintained a sense of work ethic.


In my experience, Army was the worst.


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[CID1990]

Yeah we have dudes who surf porn for a living too


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I bet. I’ve learned the US Govt has some of the most lax internet browsing guidelines than private sector companies. I guess all those dried up officers waiting for their retirement to come in need something to do to bide their time. They sure aren’t putting in the effort at work- at least not in the 9 yrs I worked alongside them. THE laziest people I ever worked alongside were former/retired officers. Hands down. It was the former/retired NCOs that maintained a sense of work ethic.


In my experience, Army was the worst.


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I was talking about the Insider Cyber Security Threats dudes

[kalm]

Worth all the effort?

Where’s Richard Harris when you need him?

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/a ... g-endange/

[Ibanez]

I bet. I’ve learned the US Govt has some of the most lax internet browsing guidelines than private sector companies. I guess all those dried up officers waiting for their retirement to come in need something to do to bide their time. They sure aren’t putting in the effort at work- at least not in the 9 yrs I worked alongside them. THE laziest people I ever worked alongside were former/retired officers. Hands down. It was the former/retired NCOs that maintained a sense of work ethic.


In my experience, Army was the worst.


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I was talking about the Insider Cyber Security Threats dudes

We surf Buzzfeed, Cracked and TheChive.