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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Nothing is stopping them from doing it, which is why when the cops get a report of someone pointing a gun at people they have no choice but to assume it's real (unless it's obviously shaped like a super soaker). If the person training their gun-shaped object on passersby points the gun at the cops they usually get shot because the cops aren't willing to bet their life that it's not some asshole who put orange acrylic paint on the tip of a real gun.

There are some hobbyists that paint their guns to look like a Nerf gun or a Nintendo gun controller. The general consensus is "it would be stupid to take this out anywhere other than the range". This is much less common than the opposite: toy or pellet guns that look very realistic.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I heard about her video on fucking NPR. Seriously.

All Things Considered did a little piece talking about how long form video essays are becoming more popular, but they concluded by saying that she did a bang-up job and had some good insights.

It's not a standing ovation, but having NPR run a story on your video and compliment your coverage is pretty damn skippy.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

So post non-US centric content.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago

It's technically possible to do that after committing any crime, but under super specific circumstances and it's a far cry from a "get out of jail free" card.

If you're legitimately, actually insane when you commit a crime you'll get sent to a mental hospital instead of prison. The catch is that the hospital will only release you if you're mentally healthy. That can mean that a person who uses the insanity plea may spend more time in the hospital than they would have in prison.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Also speaks to their average reading comprehension and ability to follow basic instructions.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

ITT: I'm not a part of the two generations you specifically asked for, but here's my life story anyway.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Hot on the heels of this one, I'd imagine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Patents expire. In the long run your inventions would be used for evil.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Holy shit, is that the guy from the ice cream episode of Modern Marvels?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Doomerism. Not even once.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Of course the only reasonable answer is all the way at the bottom.

I tell you, the worst part of Lemmy is the users.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Wait until you hear about media contagion!

This shit is par for the course.

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