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Victory!Cricut , Design Space from CricutCricut to retract the new policy of paying to use the machine you have purchasedCricut has recently announced they will be charging those with their machines if they want to upload more then 20 images or patterns per month. This was not the policy when most bought their machines. they have done a bait and switch and we as consumers need to speak out. Cricut software is necessary to use the cutting machine. Now you are restricted to how much you can use it. This directly impacts small businesses, hobbyists during a time when these people need support not another fee! We need to let Cricut know with our $$ and this petition how wrong this is! here is their announcement: Here’s the announcement https://inspiration.cricut.com/new-features-and-updates-coming-to-design-space/?fbclid=IwAR3XZBuzykD7dbToztbaAZqoyaLPS2jKH1c-wewLLFt8Bu_M-ymkC_yEIvw
My Very Crafty Life51,9283/12/21
AmazonKindly request Amazon start accepting SHIBA INU as a form of paymentPlease join me in getting Amazon to start accepting SHIBA INU as a form of payment on their platform. We can do this if we all join in a collective effort. There’s power in numbers and we the people have that power. Thank you for your time & support and look forward in making this petition a success. Cheers
Alejandro Salas73,3476/15/21
Petition to Recognize and Honor Black Inventors Who Changed HistoryWe, the undersigned, call upon the United States Department of Education and all relevant educational authorities to take immediate action in recognizing and incorporating the achievements of Black inventors into our national and state educational curricula. Despite their groundbreaking contributions, many Black inventors have been overlooked in historical narratives. Their innovations have not only advanced technology and industry but have also shaped modern society in profound ways. Background:Throughout history, Black inventors have made significant contributions across various fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and everyday consumer products. Unfortunately, their achievements are often marginalized or omitted from mainstream historical accounts. This lack of recognition perpetuates a narrow and incomplete understanding of history and denies young students the opportunity to learn about the diverse figures who have shaped our world. Key Inventors and Their Contributions:1. Garrett Morgan - Invented the traffic signal and improved the gas mask.2. Granville T. Woods - Known as the "Black Edison," he developed the multiplex telegraph and numerous electrical devices.3. Madam C.J. Walker - Created a successful line of hair care products and became one of the first female self-made millionaires.4. Lewis Latimer - Played a crucial role in the development of the electric light bulb and telephone.5. Dr. Patricia Bath - Invented the Laserphaco Probe for cataract treatment, revolutionizing eye surgery. Petition Goals:1. Inclusion in Curricula: Ensure that the contributions of Black inventors are included in the K-12 and college-level history, science, and technology curricula.2. Educational Resources: Develop and distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, lesson plans, and multimedia resources, that highlight these inventors and their inventions.3. Teacher Training: Provide professional development for educators to effectively teach about the achievements of Black inventors.4. Public Awareness: Promote public awareness campaigns to celebrate and honor the contributions of Black inventors through museums, media, and community events. Why This Matters:- Representation: Recognizing Black inventors ensures that students of all backgrounds see themselves reflected in the history of innovation and progress.- Historical Accuracy: A complete and accurate portrayal of history enriches our understanding and appreciation of the diverse contributions to our society.- Inspiration: Highlighting these inventors can inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). By signing this petition, we affirm our commitment to an inclusive and accurate historical narrative that honors the legacy of Black inventors who have made indelible marks on our world. We urge the Department of Education and all relevant educational authorities to take immediate action in making these necessary changes. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Together, we can ensure that the history taught in our schools is inclusive, accurate, and inspiring for all students. Sincerely, John MackJohn Mack14,3105/27/24
Amazon.comSHIB4Amazon - Ask Amazon to add SHIB as a paymentSHIB4Amazon - Accept SHIB TOKEN as a payment methodThis will be huge, people all around the world is using Amazon every single day. Currently Amazon does not accept any crypto-currencies as a payment method and many people who do not have a traditional banking info. Amazon.com, being a leader in innovation, should accept SHIB TOKEN as a form of payment. SHIB TOKEN is fast, cheap, and stable. It is stable in value, has the lowest transaction fee of other major coins, has a huge supply of coins and has a very large, active community with on-going development. SHIB is one of the most searched coin according to coinmarketcap.com. It is time for Amazon.com to be one of the first major companies to see the power of SHIB TOKEN and with the huge momentum the SHIB TOKEN community is generating now is the time for Amazon to accept SHIB TOKEN as a payment method! For more information on SHIB TOKEN: Please visit https://shibatoken.com
Winson Alexander72,5495/28/21
CoinbaseKindly request of CoinBase to list Shiba Token and Leash Token!This petition is designed to kindly request of Coinbase and Coinbase Pro to please list Shiba Inu coin and Leash Token to trade. Dogecoin has been a huge success for Robinhood, and its investors. We have all enjoyed the ride. Shiba Inu is a similar meme coin with genuine potential, up 2000% in the last weeks! Gaining new ground by the day. Shiba has just been listed on Binance, and its momentum grows by the hour. Half the questions when we log into trading forums ask "How can I buy Shiba!??"Let's encourage Coinbase to be the first traditional brokerage to get on this train! Thank you.
Rolando Polanco92,1175/21/21
Victory!InstagramRevive Rachel Cheng's Instagram accountRachel Cheng is the victim of racial slurs and harsh criticism because she used her platform at her high school’s graduation to speak out and inform her audience about the discrimination and violence minorities face in this country. At her graduation ceremony, she got the opportunity to write a 6-minute speech to her peers and she took advantage of the platform she had to deliver a speech about racial discrimination. Within her speech, she listed off a group of minorities that she supports, including Latinos, Asians/pacific islanders, and those in the middle east. Within the speech, she said, "militant governments in the middle east" which gained traction from people stating that she was "uninformed about Palestine and Israel." Obviously this is not true as Rachel did not mention any names during her speech, demonstrating that calling out said countries was not her motive. Seconds after she continued her speech, select members of the audience booed her speech while the crowd cheered and praised her for her eye-opening oratory. Since then, many people have mass reported her Instagram account to the point where it got suspended and possibly deleted. Not to mention before the suspension of her account, she was being scolded and profiled under harsh racial profiling and racial name-calling all over Facebook and Instagram by her own fellow peers and the people they are connected to. Rachel Cheng did not deserve any of this. The goal of this petition is to gain enough traction for Instagram themselves to restore Rachel Cheng's Instagram as her account was taken down due to the mass reporting from several racists and bullies. Her freedom of speech was violated by suspending her Instagram account, which was a horrendous move on Instagram's part for not verifying the situation but rather listening to the mass reporting of Rachel's Instagram. Please spread the hashtag #ReviveRachelChenggg to spread more awareness and spread the link to this petition as well. Together, we can gain Instagram's attention and recover her account, no matter what it takes. A high school graduate should not be subject to this level of harassment and injustice not even 24 hours after her official graduation. #ReviveRachelChenggg
Mateo-Daniel Congote10,9526/11/21
RUN GUYSKindly request of Webull to list Shiba Inu coin!This petition is designed to kindly request of Webull to please list Shiba Inu coin to trade. Dogecoin has been a huge success for Webull & Robinhood, and its investors. We have all enjoyed the ride. Shiba Inu is a similar meme coin with genuine potential, up 2000% in the last few months! The community is gaining new ground by the day. Shiba has just been listed on Binance, and its momentum grows by the day. Half the questions when we log into trading forums ask "How can I buy Shiba!?" Together let's encourage Webull to be the first traditional brokerage to get Shiba Inu listed! Thank you.
RUN GUYS70,6176/7/21
Elon MuskKindly request TESLA to accept SHIBA INU Coin as payment!This request is designed to kindly ask Tesla ((Elon Musk)) to accept Shiba Inu’s currency as payment, it will be a great success for Tesla and its investors. We've all enjoyed the trip. Shiba Inu is a similar meme coin, with great futures and great Project, Shiva has power and tesla will do the rest in our community, thank you.
Daniel Hidalgo71,4196/12/21
Victory!NetflixStop Netflix Autoplay AdvertisementsOn Netflix browsers with up-to-date software, it is now impossible to stop scrolling without seeing a preview. Pause on any video tile for more than a second, and Netflix immediately begins playing trailers and clips from the show. It doesn't matter if you're queueing up the 20th episode of the 4th season- you're going to see a preview, and there's nothing you can do about it. On some platforms, you don't even have to start scrolling. The moment you log into the application, Netflix begins playing their latest-and-greatest trailer. But as Netflix continues to release more and more hard-hitting shows, their unstoppable previews have gone from annoying to triggering. '13 Reasons Why' was at least fictional. Netflix's new shows, 'Making a Murderer' and 'Don't F**k with Cats' include content that is graphic, sickening, and real. It plays unprompted for people who have no interest- and it can't be turned off. Netflix should make all auto-play previews optional. But at the very least, there needs to be user-selected options to disable advertisements for frequently-triggering content like murder, sexual assault, animal cruelty, and suicide. This is especially important if this content is real.
MELISSA BRYANT124,29112/20/19
Victory!City of HoustonKeep Robot Brothels Out Of HoustonKinkySdollS is a business in Toronto where you can rent a sex robot by the hour, and they announced they are opening a robot brothel in Houston. As a nonprofit whose mission is to end sex trafficking we have seen the progression as sex buyers go from pornography to strip clubs to purchasing sex—robot brothels will ultimately harm men, their understanding of healthy sexuality, and increase the demand for the prostitution and sexual exploitation of women and children. Studies have found "that the introduction of new technology supports and contributes to the expansion of the sex industry. ... Prostitution and pornography production also rises with the growth of the internet. In 1990, 5.6 percent of men reported paying for sex in their lifetime, by 2000, this had increased to 8.8 percent... The arguments that sex robots will provide artificial sexual substitutes and reduce the purchase of sex by buyers is not borne out by evidence. There are numerous sexual artificial substitutes already available, RealDolls, vibrators, blow-up dolls etc., If an artificial substitute reduced the need to buy sex, there would be a reduction in prostitution but no such correlation is found. "1 - Dr. Kathleen Richardson is a Senior Research Fellow in Ethics of Robotics Robot brothels will just create an expansion of the already dehumanized act of sex buying. Sex robots will not decrease sex trafficking in Houston, it will only encourage more men to become sex buyers. There is no evidence that sex robots could help reduce sexual exploitation and violence towards prostituted persons, evidence shows how technology and the sex trade coexist and reinforce each other creating more demand for human bodies. Sex robots sexually objectify women and children. Multiple robot brothels around the world have been shut down because of the public health risk posed by the serial rental of sex robots. There is no proven safe way to handle the disinfection of the humanoids. For more information, read the article at elijahrising.org Source 1. Kathleen Richardson, The Asymmetrical ‘Relationship’: Parallels Between Prostitution and the Development of Sex Robots, (Leicaster, ACM Digital Library, 2015)
Elijah Rising13,5729/18/18
Reject the Dangerous AT&T Monopole Cell Site (USPT23-00186) Threatening Our CommunityTo: Folsom City CouncilMeeting Date: July 24, 2024Address: 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 From: Concerned Residents of Folsom Ranch Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Reject the Dangerous AT&T Monopole Cell Site (USPT23-00186) Threatening Our Children's Health and Our Community's Safety! Dear Council Members, We, the undersigned residents of Folsom Ranch, are writing to express our outrage and deep concern regarding the proposed AT&T Monopole Cell Site (USPT23-00186) planned near the intersection of Savannah Parkway and Grand Prairie Road. This monstrosity is not just an eyesore; it poses a direct threat to the health and safety of our most vulnerable – our children! This location sits alarmingly close to homes, a purposed community park, and a local school. Are we willing to gamble with our children's future? The Science Warns Us! Independent scientific organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) have classified radiofrequency radiation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." The BioInitiative Report, a comprehensive review of over 1,800 studies on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and health, raises serious concerns about the potential health effects, especially on developing children. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) conducted a study which found clear evidence of carcinogenic activity of radiofrequency radiation in laboratory animals. This study reported increased incidences of malignant schwannomas of the heart and other tumors in rats exposed to high levels of radiofrequency radiation. A study published in the International Journal of Oncology found that long-term exposure to low-intensity electromagnetic fields can lead to increased oxidative stress and DNA damage, which are key mechanisms in the development of cancer and other health issues. Our Health is Not Negotiable! The City Council has a duty to protect its residents, especially our children. This cell tower is an unacceptable risk. We urge you to reject this proposal in the strongest possible terms. Impact on Schools and Community The close proximity of this cell site to Alder Creek Elementary School raises grave concerns. Children are far more susceptible to the harmful effects of radiation than adults, and the long-term health consequences of such exposure are still unknown. Alder Creek Elementary already contends with a nearby gas station, a fire station (for which we just received an environmental impact notice), and a power station. Adding a cell tower to this already burdened area is simply too much! Moreover, the presence of a large, industrial-looking cell tower will severely impact property values in the surrounding area. Many residents have invested significant premiums for view lots, and this tower will be a visually intrusive blight, detracting from the beauty of our neighborhoods. This enormous tower, even if covered with imitation foliage, will stand much taller than anything around it and will be an unavoidable eyesore for all residents of Wildland Ct. The aesthetically pleasing welcome view at the entrance of Russel Ranch will be devastated. This towering 74-foot structure will be glaringly out of place as you drive into the Grand Prairie/Savannah Parkway entrance to Russell Ranch. Positioned closer to the entrance and significantly taller than the neighboring substation, it will create a glaring and unwelcome visual intrusion. In addition to health concerns, residents are worried about the potential negative impact on property values. Studies have shown that properties near cell towers can experience a decrease in value, ranging from 2.4% to 9.7%, depending on visibility and proximity. The perception of health risks and the aesthetic impact of cell towers can make properties less desirable to potential buyers, leading to lower market values. For instance, a 2011 study published in the Journal of Property Investment & Finance found that the presence of a cell tower could reduce property values by approximately 5%, while a 2015 study in the Urban Studies Journal reported a range from 2.4% to 9.7% based on various factors including the tower's visibility. Potential Environmental Impact The construction and operation of the cell tower could have negative impacts on local wildlife and ecosystems. Birds and other wildlife that inhabit our community could be adversely affected by the radiation and physical presence of the tower. Safer Alternatives Exist! Let's explore solutions that achieve strong telecommunications coverage without sacrificing the well-being of our community. While the undeveloped parcel owned by the city of Folsom, located approximately 0.75 miles southwest of the proposed facility, has been deemed not viable due to lack of usable ground space and the City of Folsom's advisement against it, other alternatives still exist. Consider co-locating equipment on existing structures or placing the tower in locations far from homes and schools, such as the empty lands over White Rock Road or the planned commercial areas on the either side of East Bidwell, closer to the freeway. Our Voices Matter! We, the residents of Folsom, will not stand idly by while our children's health is put at risk. We will be at the City Council meeting on July 24, 2024, to demand you reject this proposal! Join Us! Let's send a clear message: The health of our children, the safety of our neighborhoods, and the enjoyment of our planned community park are NOT UP FOR NEGOTIATION! Together, we can protect our future! Please Sign This Petition and Stand with Us! Sincerely,Concerned Residents of Folsom RanchLisa Mccabe477/19/24
Clark County School District's "safety" initiativesClark County School District, CCSD, located primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada, has recently posted their new "Safety initiatives" for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year on popular social media platform, Instagram. The safety initiative that stood out to many was the new policy on students smartphones. The post read as follows: "Have you heard of the new safety initiatives the District is implementing to improve classroom learning and safety? Starting on the first day of school, middle and high school students will be required to wear an ID badge while on campus and will be placing their electronic devices in a signal-blocking pouch during instructional time. Watch out for communications from your child's school about procedures specific to their campus." The ID badge has been required on most, if not all CCSD campuses for around 3 years or more. What has sparked tension is the "Signal blocking pouch" for the students smartphones. Many students and parents responded to this post on Instagram showing very clear displeasure with the policy. One person commenting "This school district is focused on completely different issues than what's ACTUALLY becoming a problem in the schools. How about more lunch funding?Maybe improve your chrome books from breaking down every 2-3 business days?How about better internet FOR said chrome books you insist on giving out? These are issues that ACTUALLY NEED YOUR ATTENTION. Let's let the phone policy be implemented by your teachers in their classrooms. Speaking of, how about we pay them more??? Phones should be taken away from students using them in non appropriate ways but for students with a 504 plan or IEP, they are REQUIRED to have them on hand BY LAW. Signal blocking pouches should not be permitted as the reason phones are allowed on a students hand in the first place is for emergency situations. Focus on the wellbeing of the children and teens in your district before trying to issue a district wide ban on devices that could be helpful." Many other students asked for this funding to be put towards school lunches, which seem to be a very underfunded section in schools across the district. Another student commented this: "How about we focus on things more important, rather than taking away something that can be used to better the educational environment for people in CCSD. Sure, kids could use the phones for something that may be distracting or non-productive, but do us all a favor and cross that bridge when you get to it. Allow the teachers to take care of that. Some kids, like myself, find listening to music for example, an extremely good way to help me focus on my work, rather than disrupting the class by talking aloud. Teachers should take away phones if they are used in inappropriate ways, but not if they are on the kids person. Worry about more valuable things." I make this petition for two reasons. One of them is to ban and stop these signal blocking pouches from being used in CCSD schools. My other reason for this is to urge CCSD to fund the more important issues in their schools, such as the highlighted school lunches, chrome books, and internet issues, as well as security for the alleged bullying and harassment happening in these schools as one commenter highlighted. The comment stated: "You're worried about keeping the phones away for safety!? How about worrying about weapons on campus, bullying, fighting. That is where your concern should be! Where's the safety implementation for that?" I urge you to share this petition on any and all platforms and I hope for a change in this system before the start of school begins. Updates will be posted as they come. View CCSD's original Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9njQ7HvC-r/?igsh=b2V5eHN6dDhwa2p1Charlie Leary1657/19/24
Victory!Save The Media Garage's YouTube ChannelWe have bad news for today! The Media Garage's YouTube channel has been completely terminated forever after three copyright strikes. The channel was started a year or so, and it was mostly dedicated to uploading unaired pilots, director's cuts of aired shows, and a number of obscure feature films. The channel's link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSB1Y7ExcpVUgTYzS2UzOWA We have received copyright infringement from the user with multiple claims. It gained three strikes. We posted motion pictures, and television pilots, as well as episodes of the television show "Under Suspicion", an obscure television show that aired from 1994-1995 on CBS, as well as director's cuts of many television pilots with sometimes different casting before going to standards for edits. We explain a lot of memories from the YouTube channel which was started a year or so ago, and the channel was originally known as "M K", which posts pilots repeatedly. Their channel also has a Patreon account, which is still working and it is shown here: https://www.patreon.com/TheMediaGarage But their YouTube channel should be reinstated and saved. Hoping to get more film uploads and television pilot uploads/episodes on the way! When we get the channel back, we can upload more pilots, including original director's cuts of various television pilot episodes, as well as director's cuts of original television episodes and a series of many obscure feature films, so they were cautious of their copyright issues. We are heading for more fun in order to get back so we are ready to save the YouTube channel.
Duc Nguyen226/29/24
Get Pimax to add Almalence's Digital lens to PimaxPlayAlmalence showed off their Digital Lens technology for VR headsets they've been working on, they released a public demo to incredibly positive feedback. Almalence has taken pictures through the lenses of several headsets and it has shown significant improvements to the image quality of the headsets they've tested it on. They showed their images in articles like this they've made. Pimax claimed that they didn't add it because Almalence couldn't provide a demo for Digital Lens. Almalence claims Pimax turned it down because the Pimax Crystal's quality is "good enough" and it doesn't need to be better. I feel that is incorrect. Not just because people like me want to get the best image possible from our VR headsets. Some people online have complained about distortion like chromatic aberration on the Crystal, some people are more sensitive to it than others. This is a factor some people choose their VR headsets based on, it's a dealbreaker to some. Even those who aren't super sensitive to it could notice the removal of the distortion and would like the improvements. Some people who have used Digital Lens have said there's no going back to not using it. I feel like we'd be missing out on something big if we aren't able to use Digital Lens, Especially if we aren't able to use it on the (at the time of writing this) upcoming Pimax Crystal Super, which has a pixel density of 50ppd. Digital Lens would allow it to be used at its fullest potential. If the reason Pimax doesn't want to add Digital Lens to PimaxPlay is money, it's not a waste at all. Giving fans what they want is never a waste of time and money. I believe it would make them more money in fact, people would see the ability to use Digital Lens as an advantage to using a Pimax Crystal, and may be more inclined to buy one. The purpose of this petition is to show Pimax how many people want them to add Digital Lens to PimaxPlay. I've messaged both Pimax and Almalence to try to get it supported by Pimax and commercially released, I decided to make this petition because it would visualize how many people want Digital Lens if it gets enough signatures. I really want to use Digital Lens on the Pimax Crystal Super, which I'm very interested in.William Dahl327/12/24
Request Harvard to Keep its Promise on Post.Harvard.Edu and Alumni.Harvard.EduUpdate Oct 27, 2022 We want to thank Harvard for hearing and listening to the call to continue alumni email from all the Harvard alumni who have spoken both from self-interest and from concern for the University. Though we have heard that many alums felt wounded by this plan we know we can come together and restore trust. We appreciate Harvard recognizing our importance as alumni in the life of our University and our desire to remain connected to one another and to our alma mater. As we move forward, and as Harvard reviews solutions, we collectively request two things: 1. We ask that permanent, full alumni inbox email accounts be made available to Harvard alumni, as they are at almost all of the other top 35 US universities. Again, attached is a list of links to each of these institutions’ alumni email information for reference as Harvard searches for solutions. Alumni Email Services Link2. We ask that alumni email accounts be offered to all alumni of Harvard University, past, present, and future, whether their email is active or inactive, to include the Harvard graduates of 2021, 2022 and beyond. A number of alumni from the high tech, legal, educational and other relevant sectors have expressed interest in collaborating with HAA to find a solution to alumni email services – we request HAA let us know if we may provide HAA with a list of volunteers. We look forward to hearing the results of discussions about alumni email at the HAA Directors meetings this week and hope we can come to a more complete resolution to this problem quickly. ---------------------------------------------------- Petition as of Oct 26, 2022 We, the undersigned, request that Harvard University and the Harvard Alumni Association cease deactivating post.harvard.edu and alumni.harvard.edu email addresses and continue to provide alumni email forwarding. Many alumni have recently learned that Harvard plans to delete our post.harvard.edu and alumni.harvard.edu email addresses, with the first wave of addresses to disappear in December 2022. Tens of thousands of us – potentially hundreds of thousands – have been using these as our primary email addresses and account logins for 25+ years. The time and expense of changing our accounts on hundreds of sites and our email addresses with thousands of professional and personal contacts should not be underestimated. Inevitably, many will be missed, resulting in lost business, lost friends, and lost access to accounts. All because our “lifetime” accounts are being revoked. When the alumni email forwarding program began, we were promised that we would be able to use our @post.harvard.edu email addresses for the rest of our lives. Many of us saw early dot com email providers come and go, and while it was difficult to trust any company for decades, we believed we could trust Harvard, so we adopted the forwarding service to minimize changes to our email addresses. In addition, a harvard.edu email address provided a connection with our alma mater that kept it in the forefront of our minds, surely germane when donation appeals arrived. On October 11, the Harvard Crimson highlighted the problem and alumni frustration in one of the most widely read articles that week. (https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2022/10/11/alumni-email-forwarding-canceled/) The article quoted Adam S. Hickey ’99, “I liked the idea of having an address that was going to follow me forever, so that if I change from one provider to another in the future, that address would always be good. And so I used my post.harvard address for almost everything, virtually everything that asked me for an email address. Over the last 20-some years, hundreds of accounts.” We believe Harvard should continue to maintain this email forwarding service as promised or give us an alternative that allows us to maintain our Harvard addresses. While the university has cited liability and technical concerns, Harvard could surely overcome those to keep the alumni email addresses active, as all seven of the rest of the Ivy League universities have, MIT, Stanford, and the other top 35 US News & World Report universities. On behalf of the numerous alumni signers below, we plead with Harvard University, Harvard College and the Harvard Alumni Association to hear our call for action and change course on this misguided, detrimental decision that will undermine the connections of thousands of alumni to the university and to one another. Members of the Harvard College Classes of 1991 and 1997 Helen Fairman, David Huang, Chris Nicholson, Clay West, Sally WolfDavid Huang3,33910/14/22
Prohibit Released Murderers and Criminals from Utilizing Social MediaAs a parent, my heart aches at the thought of my preteen son and his friends being influenced by the disturbing trend of murderers capitalizing on their infamy on social media platforms, gaining fame and wealth upon release from prison. One notable figure exploiting this distressing trend is Gypsy Rose Blanchard, an influential content creator and influencer. Her interactions with 'fans' on social media, including platforms like TikTok and YouTube, and the substantial income she earns from these sites are problematic and deeply concerning. One of my son's friends even admired her for serving minimal time in prison, 'getting rid of her mom', and emerging as a celebrity and millionaire.Such instances highlight a dangerous loophole in our system. We call upon social media giants and policy makers to address this by implementing stricter rules restricting criminals, particularly those who pursued or plotted their crimes via these networks, from exploiting these platforms post-release. Social media should be a platform promoting positive influences and growth, not a stage for criminals to relish in their past actions or potentially reoffend.Studies suggest that children's behavior can be easily influenced by what they view on social media (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016). The presence of criminals on these platforms threatens our youths' development, potentially planting dangerous ideas into impressionable minds. It's time to curb such destructive influences and ensure a safer digital space for our young ones.Please support this petition to restrict released murderers and other criminals from accessing and utilizing social media platforms. Your signature could save potential victims and protect our children from being influenced by wrong, twisted ideals. Let's work together to ensure a positive, safe, and healthy digital environment for all.Charlene Smith1017/16/24
Help Davis Students and Teachers: Remove Phones from SchoolsA decade of research now confirms that “smart” phones have failed to make our children any smarter or healthier. Indeed, the opposite is true. In the words of Assembly Bill 3216 – unanimously voted for by California State Assemblymembers on May 23 – “use of smartphones by pupils at elementary and secondary schools during the school day interferes with the educational mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low-achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide.” Law enforcement officials recommend against using phones during rare, worst-case lockdown emergencies, because doing so actually increases the danger to students. So it is not surprising that UNESCO recently called for a global ban on smartphones not only during class, but during the school day. It is not surprising that the U.S. Surgeon General wants warning labels attached to social media the way they are attached to tobacco, or that the Los Angeles Unified School District has banned phones, or that around 3,000 schools in the United States are already using a simple magnetic locking pouch to store students’ phones while they are at school. What is surprising, however, is that Davis Joint Unified School District has not yet joined them, and that as a community we might wait another year for the State Legislature to act on our behalf. Waiting another year for action means another year of learning loss, another year of distracted, stressed students struggling to fulfill their potential, another year of teachers whose jobs are made harder by technology that was supposed to make life easier. Therefore, we parents and teachers of students in Davis Schools call on district administrators to act immediately: to follow the best advice of education and health professionals and ban phones during school hours. Teachers cannot and should not bear the additional burden of enforcing this commonsense change, so the district should adopt the same simple, affordable, and effective tools (like magnetic security pouches) that schools around the country and world already have. Our children, our students, our teachers, our schools deserve nothing less.Matthew Stratton2897/11/24
Ban William Robert Nolan from all social media platformsI am starting this petition to get William Robert Nolan banned from social media. It is such a shame that a handful of miserable human beings could take a great idea like Facebook and turn it into a hellscape. William Robert Nolan, a retired NYPD Detective, and a malcontent troublemaker, is a cyberstalking bully. For me, he has doxed me and family members, showing pictures, email addresses, IP addresses, and phone numbers. From what I understand there are over one hundred victims that he has done the same to. Nolan has been arrested twice, that I know about, once in 2018 for having an enemies list & a stockpile of weapons in his home. Then in 2020 for Stalking, harassment, and false 311 reports; Nolan was charged with aggravated harassment, fourth-degree stalking, and second-degree menacing. I have attached two newspaper articles concerning Nolan's arrests. The third article states the charges were dismissed, not because he is innocent but because the search warrant was written incorrectly. He got off on a technicality. I have repeatedly stated on my Facebook page that Nolan does not have permission to contact me in any way shape or form. He has many accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Gab, Parler, Truth Social, TikTok, and The Rant. As soon as I block this 64-year-old man, who has impulse control problems, he defiantly creates a new account and starts his cyberbullying all over again. At one point Nolan called seven times within 8 seconds on my Facebook message feature. I do not know this man. He has no right to call me. I finally had to block him. To my shock, Nolan created another Facebook account and posted ON MY PAGE again with juvenile nonsense. I have tagged. on my Facebook page; the 121 precinct, Facebook, Staten Island Newspapers and Borrelli & Associates, PLLC, Nolan's attorneys. I have never received a tag back. Nolan refuses to comply. He is a bully who has a terrible case of selfishness with an intense sense of entitlement. I have emailed @facebookabuse many times, but never got a reply. I encourage all of Nolan's victims to sign this petition and tell your story. Tell us how Nolan is making your life miserable. I for one am concerned that he might use force to hurt the people he perceives crossed him. He needs help. He has a live-in girlfriend who has called the police for domestic violence. She refused to press charges. We have a right to live our lives without the fear of being murdered. I was unable to link the newspaper articles to this petition. You can google them: 2018 arrest: Ex-detective with hit list caught with weapon cache in home (nypost.com) 2020 arrest: New charges for ex-NYPD detective: Stalking, harassment, false 311 reports - silive.com 2022 charges dropped: All charges dropped against ex-NYPD detective from S.I. accused of filing false 311 reports, illegal weapon possession - silive.comBrian Ippoliotto387/14/24
Restore Internet Access in Bangladesh: Stop Government Censorship and ViolenceIn recent days, the people of Bangladesh have been subjected to severe internet disruptions and an intentional shutdown by the government. This action coincides with widespread protests driven by demands for jobs and better living conditions. The situation has escalated, resulting in at least 100 or more fatalities due to violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement [Why Deadly Protests are Roiling Bangladesh | The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/article/bangladesh-student-protests.html The deliberate internet shutdown by the Bangladeshi government appears to be a tactic to conceal their violent response to the protests. By cutting off access to the internet, the government aims to prevent the flow of information, thereby hiding their actions from both domestic and international scrutiny. This not only infringes on the citizens' right to information and communication but also exacerbates the already critical situation by isolating those in need of help. Call to Action: We urge the international community, human rights organizations, and influential figures, who have been strong advocates for global internet access, to take a stand against this blatant act of censorship. We request immediate action to: 1. Restore full internet access in Bangladesh to ensure that citizens can communicate freely and access essential services. 2. Hold the Bangladeshi government accountable for their actions and demand transparency in their handling of the protests. 3. Support initiatives to provide uninterrupted internet access to prevent future shutdowns that endanger public safety and freedom of information.Sharon Alam227/19/24
Petition to Improve Course Offerings and Faculty Quality in the CISE Department - UFWe, the graduate students of the Computer Science Department at the University of Florida, are writing to express our concerns regarding the current state of our academic experience. We believe that the quality of education we are receiving does not meet the standards we expected when we enrolled in this institution. Specifically, we are concerned about the following issues: Limited and Unsatisfactory Course Offerings:1. The courses offered by the CISE department are limited and often do not align with the needs and interests of graduate students.2. Many students are compelled to take courses that do not meaningfully contribute to their academic and professional development due to the lack of available options.Faculty Quality and Availability:1. The same courses offered to undergraduate students are taught by more experienced and highly rated professors, leading to a disparity in the quality of education between undergraduate and graduate students.2. The quality of teaching by some professors in the CISE department for graduate students is below expectations (Professor for Graduate Students), especially when compared to undergraduate students, as evidenced by low ratings on platforms such as RateMyProfessors.Course Registration and Flexibility:The add/drop process is chaotic and often results in students not getting the courses they need. Graduate students are restricted to taking only two out-of-department courses, limiting our ability to tailor our education to our interests and career goals.We propose the following solutions to address these issues:1. Increase the number and variety of courses offered by the CISE department to better meet the needs of graduate students.2. Hire more experienced and highly-rated professors to improve the quality of education.3. Allow graduate students more flexibility in choosing courses from other departments to enhance their academic experience and career prospects.4. Increase the seat capacity for high-demand courses (In Spring 2024, Machine Learning had 200 unfilled seats, whereas other highly demanded courses like MLE couldn't accommodate all interested students).5. For Fall 2024, ensure more seats are available for courses like CAP5510 - Bioinformatics, CEN4722 User Experience Design , as students show high interest in these areas (similar to what was done for DOSP, ADS online in Fall 2023)We believe that these changes will significantly improve the quality of education and overall student satisfaction in the Computer Science department.Shashank Jagannatham147/19/24
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