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  • I think the intent is baby steps for those who aren’t already privacy invested. Getting parents or tech illiterate to switch to Signal is a win. They weren’t hiding their number anyway.

    I currently have a Signal account tied to a sim not in my name. Getting a burner with cash is an option then park it. Or, if you’re lucky enough to live near a payphone and can gain access to the number, you can activate a signal with a phone call.






  • Sparkega@sh.itjust.workstoPrivacy@lemmy.mlCar Privacy is Shit
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    4 months ago

    I don’t recall what kind of car it was, but there was one that saved the phone number associated with any phone that connected via Bluetooth.

    While I don’t think it’s likely as a way to trick people to connecting to get their phone number, it was a rental car which opened them up to impersonation scams. Knowing they just rented from the company and where in the city provides quite a bit of information on you.


  • Probably comes from a combination of belief in American exceptionalism, tradition, and either popular opinion remains with reciting the pledge or a lack desire to change.

    States are managed individually for the most part and only 47/50 still require reciting the pledge (with some exceptions). Without a call for change from the people, it would be political suicide for any lawmaker to come out for a change like this. Opponents could use this decision as a claim of lack of patriotism.












  • Sparkega@sh.itjust.worksto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneDad rule
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    8 months ago

    I’ve already sunk 74 hours into it and is my new nighttime treat.

    Rougelike with poker hands (flush, straight, pair, etc.). Joker cards modify rules (extra chips or multipliers for certain cards) and tarot cards modify the deck (ie. remove, copy, modify cards).

    Score requirement goes up each round trying to beat at least 8 rounds to “win”. Playing a couple rounds goes quick and it’s easy to pause when you need to step away.

    Progression with new decks unlocked, new joker cards, and challenges.