[–] 84 points 9 months ago (8 children)

I don't think people realize what's going to quickly happen is that people making the models will start extorting brands to get a better ranking. You want our model to recommend your brand then pay us $X. Then any perceived utility about reading reviews vanishes kind of like with fake reviews today.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It's disappointing to see the article only mention the cost of such upgrades. The value is enormous as well. Upgrading the busiest rail line in the country would have a positive impact on many many people for decades to come.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    This is a terrible bill. It would mean that every citizen would need their birth certificate or passport to vote. It would be election workers could be bankrupted in civil court. It is illegal under current law for anyone thatis not a citizen to vote.

    This would disenfranchise many eligible voters.

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