Individual piracy of intellectual property (bad)
Corporate piracy of intellectual property (good)

the logic is clearly irrefutable

Originally posted by Swarmfly:

Individual piracy of intellectual property (bad)
Corporate piracy of intellectual property (good)

the logic is clearly irrefutable

"yar har fiddle dee dee"
-some corpo suit

Data-scraping isn't illegal in most places, although these companies should have been more subtle about it years ago, in the first place.

In some ways, the bigger issue is that people probably shouldn't be posting things publicly that they don't want LITERALLY ANYONE to have access to and to be using, including mega-corps.

However, there are a few niche exceptions to that which I think should be protected from scraping (although, enforcing this is infeasible) but still be posted publicly with an expectation that they won't get used in this manner, such as portfolios for resumes, and product examples in graphic design.


Anyways... it's Facebook you're talking about. They spy on their users, they spy on anyone they can who isn't a user to the full extent they can and then have full dossiers on them in the code which start recommending highly specific people from their community as friends the moment they register. They experiment on their users and sell their data. ...among other things.

Facebook was born in crime.

Remember, that he hacked the university to get his first database.

That is a federal felony.

Originally posted by Apollo702:

Facebook was born in crime.

Remember, that he hacked the university to get his first database.

That is a federal felony.

The writing was on the wall from the very beginning.

Originally posted by Apollo702:

Facebook was born in crime.

Remember, that he hacked the university to get his first database.

That is a federal felony.

And they've aided multiple genocides.

Genocides.
Multiple.

Originally posted by Swarmfly:

Originally posted by Apollo702:

Facebook was born in crime.

Remember, that he hacked the university to get his first database.

That is a federal felony.

The writing was on the wall from the very beginning.

He was the guy who had no problem screwing over his only friend.

The problem is the tech industry keeps attracting these types over and over again.

And now we are all supposed to surrender to AI.

Originally posted by Moacir Santos:

And they've aided multiple genocides.

Genocides.
Multiple.

Social media is a wonderful tool for governments and dictators to monitor, track and abuse people.

Your saying they invented words?
Preferential treatment goes outta style.
AI is searching for it's replacement.

All social media should be scraped. It causes nothing but problems and everyone who uses it becomes more dumber by the day.

Social media since day 1 has been based on theft on a mass scale.

Imagine what would happen if one of us went into a bookstore with a Xerox machine.

That's effectively what social media does.

update... seems if you use listing and not click on google you get something different...

google ai is still scraping steam......

this is what i get from the google question - steam user ( ( < < <2🤖1> > > ) )


google
AI Overview
The user tag "( ( < < <2🤖1> > > ) )" does not correspond to a standard Steam user ID or a known feature within the Steam platform. Steam user IDs are typically alphanumeric strings, not a numerical sequence with angled brackets. Additionally, the presence of "<< <" and ">>>" suggests a potential formatting error or an attempt to represent something else.
Here's a breakdown of why it's likely not a standard Steam user ID:
Format: Standard Steam user IDs (and profile URLs) don't include "<< <" or ">>>".
Numeric IDs: While Steam has a unique numeric ID for each user, it's not displayed this way. The user's profile will show a custom URL or their profile name, not a number with those characters.
Possible Interpretations: The sequence might be:
A mistake in typing a user ID or profile name.
Part of a nickname or custom display name, but not the actual Steam ID.
A placeholder or code within a specific context that isn't directly related to a Steam account.
How to find a Steam user's ID or profile:
Go to their profile: On the Steam platform, navigate to the user's profile page.
Check the URL: The URL will likely contain the user's profile name or custom ID.
Use SteamID Finder (if needed): Tools like SteamDB or other SteamID finders can help if you have the user's profile name but not the numeric ID.

this has all changed... this is not what i got last time...
it actually had posts i was connected too...

but if you put in - what can you tell be about steam forums

the ai will tell you
Steam Forums are an integrated part of the Steam platform, allowing users to discuss games, the platform itself, and related topics. They are accessible to anyone with a Steam account, and each game typically has its own dedicated discussion board. While offering a space for community interaction, particularly for technical support, the forums are known for issues like lack of moderation, toxicity, and low-quality discussions, according to some Reddit users.
Here's a more detailed look:
Structure:
Steam Forums are organized into various subforums, primarily by game, but also for the platform itself and other related issues.
User-generated content:
The forums primarily consist of user-created threads with subject lines and user responses.
Moderation:
While developers can moderate their game's forums, moderation is often inconsistent and relies heavily on user reports.
Issues:
The forums are criticized for:
Lack of moderation: Many users feel there is a lack of active moderation to address toxicity, off-topic discussions, and trolling.
Toxicity: Steam forums have a reputation for attracting a high volume of toxic and abusive comments.
Low-quality discussions: Some users feel that many discussions are derailed, repetitive, or lack substance.
Developer involvement:
Developers may not actively engage with the forums, sometimes leaving them to be primarily user-driven.
Awards system:
The introduction of awards has been criticized for potentially encouraging trolling and low-effort content.
Community Groups:
Steam also supports community groups, which can have their own discussion hubs, announcement systems, and chatrooms.
Accessibility:
The forums are open to anyone with a Steam account, which can include younger users and those new to online communities.

and this which i didnt realise seems to be scraped from reddit

Facebook also pirated over 80 terabytes of books to train their AI.

Regulations are for the poors.

Meanwhile Elon`s Grok is creating deepfake nudes of Taylor Swift and distributing them to users, without even asked to do so btw.
Hope Elon has lot of moolah set aside for law suits.