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PointlessLogin commented on Tell HN: Locked out of Gmail account even after right password, recovery email · Posted by u/hargup

Roark66 · 4 years ago

It seems that in EU customer protection revolves around making sure one doesn't get scammed out of their money, warranties are honored in time, things delivered actually match what was described at time of purchase etc.

All of this falls apart if the goods/service is free... And one can't really argue Google is a monopoly with regards to email services (search and ads are quite separate).

So I doubt EU could do anything about it unless one uses paid services.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> I doubt EU could do anything about it unless one uses paid services

Just because a service is free does not mean consumer protection and data protection laws (including GDPR) no longer apply.

Why would you think otherwise?

PointlessLogin commented on Tell HN: Locked out of Gmail account even after right password, recovery email · Posted by u/hargup

YeBanKo · 4 years ago

Does EU have any regulation to prevent it? I hoped that the latest Digital Markets Act would have any provision against it, but afaik it didn’t.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> Does EU have any regulation to prevent it?

Yes

Article 22 of the GDPR. Essentially it sates that if automated decision making occurs, you must be able to appeal to a human.

https://www.gdpr-toolkit.co.uk/individuals-rights/the-rights...

This is aside from common law, which might give some protection in that entities managing your goods (and maybe your data?), even voluntarily, have a have a duty of care to keep them safe.

PointlessLogin commented on Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children nih.gov/news-events/news-... · Posted by u/lame-robot-hoax

ok_dad · 4 years ago

> 2ug / litre of THC in the blood is a drug-driving offence

So I can have up to 8ug of THC in my blood? If I took 0.1mg (100ug) of THC (and would be very NOT high in this case, as it is 1/100th of a "normal" dose) I would probably be over the limit in that case, so sure they may be able to test for THC in the blood, but the limit is so laughably low as to effectively ban cannabis users from driving.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

Read the bloody link I provided!

PointlessLogin commented on Please don't be spooky tiramisu.bearblog.dev/don... · Posted by u/memorable

scandox · 4 years ago

It's a sad state of affairs when people are so anxious that a simple inquiry can cause them distress.

I don't know if it's character, upbringing or just the modern work environment but it really ought not to cause anyone any concern if someone just wants to check if you're available.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

Seconded.

I'm rather curious as to whether those anxious about a simple inquiry register on the autism spectrum...... This is a tech news site after all.

EDIT: Down votes for asking a speculative question? This place is turning into another Reddit.

PointlessLogin commented on The UX of Porn Tube Sites Are Designed for the Ultimate Money Shot eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-... · Posted by u/chha

collegeburner · 4 years ago

Content ideally suited to a user may cause him to "finish his business" sooner and leave the site rather than continuing to click and browse.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> him

That's a sweeping assumption you have made there my friend :-)

PointlessLogin commented on The UX of Porn Tube Sites Are Designed for the Ultimate Money Shot eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-... · Posted by u/chha

sbf501 · 4 years ago

> but really took off over the last few years with "step sibling" porn.

Even one of the Mortys in R&M made a wish that "inc*st porn have more a mainstream appeal." My partner both winced at that and said to each other, "Did he just say what I think he said?" So maybe I'm just too old and traditional (despite being queer)?

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> inc*st

Why are you staring this out?

Isn't it bizarre to self censor your words in this way? Being overly sensitive to causing offence isn't healthy.

PointlessLogin commented on Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children nih.gov/news-events/news-... · Posted by u/lame-robot-hoax

tsol · 4 years ago

You think only Americans behave that way? Seems like a very binary way of thinking..

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> You think only Americans behave that way?

No I didn't type that. Your reading it that way is..... binary?

PointlessLogin commented on Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children nih.gov/news-events/news-... · Posted by u/lame-robot-hoax

dumpsterdiver · 4 years ago

So you're making a suggestion but you don't know why? Uh... thanks?

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

sigh

It is possible to observe behaviour without knowing what causes it.

"I suggest drinking heavily is a very British phenomenon; the cultural reasons for which I'm unable to suggest a reason for either."

PointlessLogin commented on Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children nih.gov/news-events/news-... · Posted by u/lame-robot-hoax

ok_dad · 4 years ago

Cannibis can be in your system for weeks or months, so take the authority reports that the accident was caused by cannabis intoxication with a grain of salt, and assume that absent other evidence it might be that the user in this case wasn’t high at the time.

I’m not saying this to say no accidents has been caused by cannibis, but that there’s currently no way to tell current level of cannabis intoxication. Authorities will use the lack of nuance in their favor.

PointlessLogin · 4 years ago

> Cannibis can be in your system for weeks or months

No.

You are confusing the tests for cannabis metabolites (that can tell if you smoked weeks ago) to tests for THC, the substance that gets you stoned and leaves the bloodstream as you sober up.

A driving impairment test will test for THC, not metabolites. Nobody cares if you smoked last week, only if you are under the influence when driving.

In the UK, having 2ug / litre of THC in the blood is a drug-driving offence. At a minimum you will loose your licence for 1 year.

https://www.majlaw.co.uk/offences/drug-driving/cannabis/