Snarky Book Recommendation!
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Snarky Book Recommendation!

This book was quoted in the media studies book I'm reading...

Snark: It's Mean, It's Personal, and It's Ruining Our Conversation - by David Denby (2009).

How fitting!

Quoted description of the book:

A biting polemic on the cultural tone of today: Snark tells the story of that nasty combination of snide and sarcasm that goes beyond irony and satire to just plain ugliness. Snark erupts from the mouths of politicians and pundits, from bloggers and newscasters, and from comedians too lazy to be truly funny. It’s the cheap shot that hits below the belt. It’s everywhere, and according to Denby, it’s damaging to everyone it touches. .

u/AbundantAmethyst — 1 month ago

The Hunting of the Snark - Lewis Carroll

The poem begins:

"Just the place for a Snark!" the Bellman cried,

As he landed his crew with care;

Supporting each man on the top of the tide

By a finger entwined in his hair.

"Just the place for a Snark! I have said it twice:

That alone should encourage the crew.

Just the place for a Snark! I have said it thrice:

What I tell you three times is true."

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Source: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43909/the-hunting-of-the-snark

u/AbundantAmethyst — 4 months ago
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Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese dissident, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in the United States for scamming his supporters out of over $1 billion while espousing anti-communist views.

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u/AbundantAmethyst — 4 months ago
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In China, many restaurants have a sign outside that announce that free meals are available for people if they're going through financial hardships.

u/5upralapsarian — 4 months ago

FD Signifier laughs about BRG using the term Z-Slave

Bad Empanada does not miss.

https://x.com/parandeye_zard/status/2060124422254535155

This is what is said in the short video. Using Z-slave instead of the real term because I don't want to be against TOS. But I think it's totally fine to use that term.

FD Signifier: "Look, BGR, BRG, called him a z-slave. You know what I'm saying." (Casually)

Noah Samsen: "Z-slave" (Neutrally)

FD Signifier: "Yes" (smiling)

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u/AbundantAmethyst — 5 months ago

Litigation Abuse

I want to share some information on litigation abuse, also called vexatious or abusive litigation. Here are quotes from two websites, that offer insight into Ethan Klein's lawsuits-as-harassment.

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https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/general/litigation-abuse

What is litigation abuse?

When a victim ends an abusive relationship, the abuser may try to keep power and control by misusing the court system against the victim. For example, the abuser might:

• file repeated petitions or motions without a legal reason to do so;

• try to delay the process by asking to postpone one or many court dates  (adjournments);

• appeal the judge’s orders without a legal reason to do so;

• serve you with inappropriate demands; or

• take other actions that make you go to court again and again.

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https://ncvli.org/exposing-the-legal-bully-how-abusive-litigation-undermines-justice/

Abusive litigation entails the misuse of legal proceedings to harass, intimidate, or financially exhaust the other party. It manifests in various forms, including frivolous lawsuits, strategic delays, and excessive discovery requests. While litigation inherently involves conflict, abusive litigation takes it to an extreme, employing tactics that serve no legitimate legal purpose other than to inflict harm.

Abusive litigation is commonly seen in interpersonal cases, especially those involving domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or harassment. Individuals with limited resources are often the primary targets of abusive litigation, especially when faced with well-funded opponents. In cases involving intimate partner violence, victims are further disadvantaged due to factors such as emotional vulnerability, financial dependence, and social isolation. This power imbalance worsens the effects of abusive tactics, leaving victims with the difficult decision of either yielding to unjust demands or enduring a lengthy and financially crippling legal ordeal.

Frivolous lawsuits represent a particularly egregious form of abusive litigation. These meritless claims are filed with the sole intent of burdening the victim with legal expenses and exerting pressure to settle out of court or give up entirely. They are a form of pernicious, legal bullying. By clogging the judicial system with baseless cases and counter-claims, perpetrators undermine judicial efficiency and bar victims from the peace, safety, and protection they deserve.

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u/AbundantAmethyst — 5 months ago