[–] 57 points 2 years ago (4 children)

It does make sense that they are bragging about converting their Moms into supporting totalitarian authoritarian regimes. After all, Mom is the only one visiting them in the basement.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    Saturn's rings regularly "disappear". Even Galileo noticed, although he had no idea what was happening.

    In 1612 the Earth passed through the plane of the rings and they became invisible. Mystified, Galileo remarked "I do not know what to say in a case so surprising, so unlooked for and so novel." He mused, "Has Saturn swallowed his children?" — referring to the myth of the Titan Saturn devouring his offspring to forestall the prophecy of them overthrowing him. He was further confused when the rings again became visible in 1613. (From Wikipedia).

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Everyone has a camera in their pockets these days. Yet no compelling recorded evidence exists. I guess it's fun to tell spooky stories around the camp fire though. Hope they made s'mores.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Yep. Universities are in on it too. You can't work in academia without constantly publishing. These publishers don't pay you for your work. But publishing improves your "reputation" and "scholarly activity" which the university requires in order to boost its own "reputation". It's a big scam.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago

    I've worked many jobs that don't let you leave to get coffee or food. Maybe these cops should have to pack their lunches and carry them in their vehicles for the day. Y'know, since it's critical that they are always close to their vehicles. It's so critical that they need to break the law to get food. They may as well bring their own food to stop their illegal behaviour and ensure they get to those "shots fired" calls quicker!

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    Everything is turning into disgusting subscription services. Most recently I saw home printers that required a monthly subscription service in order to print.

    So, how long before Windows is a subscription? They have already brought ads into Windows.

    Yes, I think I'll sign up for the...hm, the "Casual Gamer" tier, which allows 2 hours per week of gaming. Although I could always watch an ad to unlock 30 more minutes.

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