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6 days agoHaving other moderators moderate this, as I’m now a part of this.
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It’s not opinion. It’s a fluff piece on how someone made money for their employer.
It’s advertising. For tick-tock or however your spell it, and for Staples, as well as for the content creator.
Either you are willfully ignorant, or your directly tied to this piece.
Calling what I’m saying an opinion is misinformation.
Oh god, this. DEI doesn’t mean they can’t advertise.
You’re in the wrong. I figured I’d let the community show you. This won’t happen again.
Yeah. It’s gray. I agree, but they are a real user (read: not a spam account), plus I was tired of them DMing me constant insults, as I never block a user. Rather than keeping it removed, I figured the users would show them what the community felt.
Advertising:
The activity of attracting public attention to a product or business, as by paid announcements in the print, broadcast, or electronic media.
Oblivion “teaches/informs people about services at Staples”, according to the article.
Her engaging videos showcase little-known Staples services, boosting customer interest and store traffic.
How wouldn’t this be advertising?
It’s soft reporting on someone advertising for their company.
Hell, directly in the article:
Katie Omstead—the President at Lo & Sons, who also makes PR and marketing analysis content on TikTok under the handle @ktomstead—made a video on Feb. 12 that called Oblivion a “content and marketing genius,” and shared what Staples should do going forward.
This is why it was reported so much.
Before you go “it wasn’t paid” I’m damn sure she didn’t do the work or wear the outfit for free. Anything you do for a company on company time is paid.
They fought the removal.
It’s news, just not what the community says is news, according to the down votes and reports.
Keeping it up, but feel free to vote it how you like
7·5 months agoI know you’re a troll. I’m done feeding you.
You seem to have time to spare, but maybe searching is hard for you.
Fuck, that made me laugh
Oh, look! A big, ugly sea lion.
Are…Are you new to the internet?
I gave you the exact quote. You DO realize that me posting a link wouldn’t be any different, right?
That’s because you can SEARCH the quote to get the source. I know, revolutionary idea.
Did you not see the source I cited?
Here, let me help:
As Jason Stanley said to define fascism at its core
Who is Jason Stanley?
Jason Stanley (born 1969) is the Bissell-Heyd Chair in American Studies in the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and also has an appointment in the Department of Philosophy. In addition to his position at the Munk School, he is a Distinguished Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics. Before coming to the University of Toronto in 2025, he held positions as a Professor of Philosophy at Yale University (2013-2025), Rutgers University (2004-2013), The University of Michigan (2000-4), and Cornell University (1995-2000). He accepted the appointment at the University of Toronto in 2025, fleeing the U.S. because of what he describes as the deteriorating political situation.
I’m guessing his bona fides are better than yours.
He actually posted this after I told him I wouldn’t be unbanning him.
I responded because we now have it here, plain as day, what Trump actually is.
Yeah, I know they are rage baiting.
sigh
The Nazis were not the first fascists. Italy was. There’s been many since. Being fascists doesn’t mean being a Nazi. Being a Nazi DOES mean you are a fascist. Not all hot tubs are Jacuzzi, but all Jacuzzis are hot tubs.
It’s been said (paraphrasing) “Trying to define a fascist is like trying to nail jelly to a wall”. This is because there are many distinct forms of fascism, but they do share some similarities.
As Jason Stanley said to define fascism at its core:
A cult of the leader who promises national restoration in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists, Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation … The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors.
Sound familiar?
Let’s break down that definition:
- A cult of the leader - MAGA, anybody?
- …who promises national restoration… - Literally what the letters in MAGA represent: “Make America Great Again”
- …in the face of humiliation brought on by supposed communists, Marxists and minorities and immigrants who are supposedly posing a threat to the character and the history of a nation … - His attack on China. His attack on the idea of anti fascism. His attack on immigrants and RAMP UP on ICE and use of the military in democrat-led states
- The leader proposes that only he can solve it and all of his political opponents are enemies or traitors. - This is literally his talking points every day.
I challenge you to prove otherwise.
This is why you were banned from politicalmemes.
Because there’s not one definitive definition, and proving without a doubt someone shares ideals is almost impossible, you want to point at a vague idea and say “see, there’s no way he’s fascist!”
Now, it’s time for me to be an adult and do my actual job. This is just volunteer work.
Wrong instance. There’s no such rule on this instance
That’s not a rule on Lemmy.world
With that said, you called them full of shit at the same time you told them to disengage.
You made your bed. Lie in it.
This comment was reported for encouraging violence.
What I think the OP meant was
If they are planning violence on us, we need to be ready to defend and return the same energy back on them
Leaving up.
(the person who reported this comment had the best of intentions, and even apologized if they were wrong – Thanks for that!)
Yeah. I’d think so, but moderation is now going to be done by a different mod or admin, because I let myself get involved. I don’t moderate threads/posts if I get involved.